Best Harriet Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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S5 Ep. 3 - Jewish Texts and Ideas in the Medieval World: The Time Before Print (feat. Dr. Micha Perry) 55:03

5M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Micha Perry from the University of Haifa in Israel to discuss the Medieval world and the impact of literacy and writing on religious communities. Covering topics like Eldad the Danite, the Babylonian Talmud and the Book of Eli film, this episode is a nice teaser for the newly initiated int…

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S5 Ep. 2 - The Imprisoned Black Radical Tradition (feat. Dr. Rachel McMillian) 46:33

6M ago46:33

46:33

In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Rachel McMillian to discuss her work in Black education and critical prison studies. In this dialogue they discuss their personal experiences with those in prison and address a broken criminal system of punishment that leads to recidivism and not progressive change. It is important to reme…

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S5 Ep. 1 - The Sarah Rector Story w/ Dr. Lauren Henley 41:09

7M ago41:09

41:09

In this first episode of the season, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lauren Henley at the University of Richmond to discuss the little known but highly interesting story of Sarah Rector. Dubbed "The Richest Black Girl in America", Rector's story is one of blessing, fear, courage and resilience. Rector was the daughter of Black farmers wh…

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S4 Ep. 12 - The Lost White Tribe: The Religious Foundations of Imperialism (Feat. Dr. Michael Robinson) 1:10:17

1y ago1:10:17

1:10:17

In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Michael Robison to discuss his book, "The Lost White Tribe". In his text, Robinson traces the rise and fall of "the Hamitic Hypothesis." In addition to recounting Stanley's "discovery," Robinson shows how it influenced encounters with the Ainu in Japan; Vilhjalmur Stefansson's tribe of "bl…

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S4 Ep. 11 - Fearless: Mental Health, Suicide and the Struggle for Viable Support (Feat. Andrea Williams) 1:00:26

1y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

In this episode of Leading By History Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a talk with author and mental health advocate Andrea "Drea" Williams in order to discuss suicide prevention. Drea is a survivor of multiple suicide attempts and has dedicated herself to the mission of helping and supporting those struggling with ideas of death and suicidal idea…

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S4 Ep. 10 - Harriet's and Ida's: A Philadelphia Sister's Journey to Books and Community Building (Feat. Jeannine Cook) 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Ms. Jeannine Cook to discuss her journey from street vendor to brick n' mortar business woman and the power of literacy to transform a city. The conversation is engaging, insightful and inspiring. The Philadelphia Citizen rated Jeannine as one of the city’s most dynamic c…

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S4 Ep. 9 - Influences of the American Founding: How Lincoln's Love for the Founding Documents Shaped His Thoughts and Actions (Feat. Dr. Lucas Morel) 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

59:35

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lucas Morel to discuss his persuasive work of intellectual history. Morel argues that the most important influence on Abraham Lincoln’s political thought and practice was what he learned from the leading figures of and documents from the birth of the United States. In this discussion Morel and…

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Reducing Business Waste with Sofi Cinque 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Did you know UK businesses create more than 41 million tonnes of waste every year? And who would’ve known New Zealand, considered by many as a green country, is actually one of the most wasteful.. Sofi Cinque, founder of Earthic, is an environmental consultant originally from Argentina, now based in Queenstown, New Zealand. She speaks to Harriet Ro…

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S4 Ep.8 - Birth of a White Nation: The roots of racial hierarchies at Bacon's Rebellion (Feat. Dr. Jacqueline Battalora) 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Battalora to discuss her research on the origins of racially-based hierarchies in America, starting with the first Virginia Colony. This is a DEEP DIVE into the origin of race in the American colonies and how "catch-all" terms were invented in order to separate…

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S4 Ep. 7 - Archipelago of Resettlement: Decolonization, Guam and Israel-Palestine (Feat. Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi) 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

In this long awaited episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a chat with Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi. In this dialogue there is a discussion of Dr. Gandhi's book (read free here-> Archipelago of Resettlement Vietnamese Refugee Settlers and Decolonization across Guam and Israel-Palestine - PROMO 13W0801 in discount coupon wh…

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How To Buy Less with Jen Gale AKA Sustainable(ish) 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

Could you do a whole year of buying nothing new? Environmentalist, author, blogger and podcaster Jen Gale, known for her Sustainable(ish) project, speaks to Harriet Robinson about her second ‘make do and mend’ year and what she’s learned from the experience. She also shares her passion for imperfect sustainable living and how she manages to get her…

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Making Music Greener with Ross Patel & Pauline Bourdon 51:51

1+ y ago51:51

51:51

The live music industry generates billions of pounds for the UK economy, but it racks up a lot of carbon emissions too. According to Clean Scene, the average touring DJ emits 35 tonnes of C02 per year, 17 times higher than is recommended per person. Pauline Bourdon is the founder of Soliphilia, which provides sustainability consultancy and green to…

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S4 Ep. 6 - The 52 Blocks C52G System (Feat. Farisi Daniel Marks) 1:06:54

2y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks by phone with 52 Blocks Farisi (instructor) Daniel Marks. This is a rare interview as Farisi Marks does not regularly communicate with outside media about this art. Having its roots centuries old Africa, this indigenous warrior art was adapted for inner-city survival. Making its mode…

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S4 Ep. 6A Intro - Indigenous Warrior Arts w/ Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul 11:18

2y ago11:18

11:18

This is a brief introduction to our series on Indigenous Warrior Arts. In this series we will speak with three teachers and masters of their specific art and hear about how they started, their personal philosophies and how we, as the audience, can draw knowledge and understanding from their respective practices. You don't have to be a Bruce Lee fan…

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S4 Ep. 5 - Looking East - Ancient African Inspirations for a Modern African American Christian Worldview (Feat. Dr. Vince Bantu) 55:53

2y ago55:53

55:53

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Vince Bantu to discuss his research into ancient African Christian liturgical languages and his perspectives on Christianity for African Americans today. While LBH is not a religious podcast, this show seeks to transcend dogmatic religious views in favor of discovering a …

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S4 Ep. 4 - The Unsung Founding: African People and Freedom in the New World (Feat. Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles) 59:09

2y ago59:09

59:09

In this discussion, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles to discuss the process and products of history and the development and defense of New World settlements by Black people who "undermined slavery, and championed freedom throughout the hemisphere". While conventional history tends to reduce the roles of African America…

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S4 Ep. 3 - Beyond the Stars: Science and Life in the Modern World (Feat. Dr. Gibor Basri) 1:37:49

2y ago1:37:49

1:37:49

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Gibor Basri to discuss AstroPhysics, Religion and the Universe. The discussion is candid, intriguing and notable. From discussing the beginning of the universe and the creation of the moon to the Nation of Islam and the Dogon of Mali, this conversation is chock-full of interesti…

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S4 Ep. 2 - Walking Through the Weeds: The Truth about Hemp (Feat. Bill Pickett) 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

54:36

In this episode of Leading By History, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Hemp farmer and co-owner of Virginia Hemp Commodities. Bill speaks with Ma'asehyahu about his work with Hemp and explains the difference between this plant and the often confused Cannabis Sativa. From daily uses of Hemp fibers to medicinal properties in the plant, this conv…

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S4 Ep. 1 - #WhatWeWatch: A Beginners Guide to Movie Review and Reflection (Feat. Monique "Mo" Peach) 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

In this long anticipated new season of LBH, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul kicks off the new season with Mo Peach from #WhatWeWatch to discuss the purpose and power of movie review and reflection. In the first half of the show they tackle heavy content like ethnocentrism and marginalization in film. In the second half of the show they show clips from their To…

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S3 Ep. 14 - The Long Awaited Season Wrap UP 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

26:39

In this final episode of Season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul retraces the steps of season 3 and prepares the listener for SEASON 4! There has been a lot going on this year and we have been able to make history with some of our most recent episodes. Be sure to go back and listen to any episodes you missed by listening to the episode numbers and descriptio…

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55: Twenty Questions 39:22

2+ y ago39:22

39:22

Well, friends, this is it. After much discussion, we’ve decided to step away from the podcast for the foreseeable future. But instead of just podfading, we thought we’d put out one last episode answering some of the most commonly googled agricuture-related questions. Thank you so much for everything over the past few years. Enjoy! Connect with us! …

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S3 Ep. 13 - It's More than Just an Act: Living History and Reenactments in the K-12 Classroom (Feat. Christy Coleman) 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

48:02

In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with public historian and Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation - Christy Coleman. The discussion is centered in Living History and the complicated role that historical reenactments play in historical education. Should classroom simulations address …

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54: Glyphosate 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

We talk about the controversial weed killer! One more episode left! Connect with us! twitter.com/onetogrowonpod instagram.com/onetogrowonpod onetogrowonpod@gmail.com Tweet with #AskOnetoGrowOn About us One to Grow On is a podcast that digs into the questions you have about agriculture and tries to understand the impacts of food production on us and…

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S3 Episode 12 - Sons of the Ancient Ones: African American Judaism in Chicago and Abroad (Feat. Rabbi Capers Funnye) 56:49

2+ y ago56:49

56:49

In this new episode, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a conversation with an intriguing and important man - Rabbi Capers Funnye. Not only is he First Lady Michelle Obama's first cousin but also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Chicago's oldest extant synagogue (Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation). The history of African Am…

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S3 Ep. 11 - The Deijha Check in - Egypt and Tanzania 32:51

3y ago32:51

32:51

In this brief episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul does a "Check in" with Deijha Gordon who was with us on Season 3 Ep. 5. If you want to find out what Deijha has been doing since she set up shop in Ghana, this episode will bring you up to speed. From Egypt to Tanzania, Deijha recounts her visits, her challenges and h…

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S3 Ep. 10 - Geography and the Ancient World (Geography as the 'Tattle Tale' of History) 1:04:46

3y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Professor Cyndi Parker about the power and purpose of geography for unravelling historical mysteries and disputes. Were the Egyptians white Europeans? Is Egypt in Africa or the Middle East? How can we know the location of ancient events? Is religion …

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S3 Ep. 9 - Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World (feat. Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson 49:08

3y ago49:08

49:08

In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul delves deep into the work of Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson to discuss enslavement era constructs of race and beauty in the Atlantic world. We can't say enough about this discussion. The host made a decision to forgo a commercial break in this episode in order to ma…

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S3 Ep. 8 - Transatlantic Threads: Textile entrepreneurship and Strategies to Freedom 47:42

3y ago47:42

47:42

In this episode we speak with Latin Americanist and transatlantic slavery scholar Dr. Mary Hicks about the history of free and enslaved people of African descent in Brazil. This discussion dives deeply into the perceived reality of African people in Brazil and their unique journey to preserve their Africanness and their identities while carving out…

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S3 Ep. 7 - What the data show about teacher bias in the K-12 classroom (Feat. Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report ) 34:05

3y ago34:05

34:05

In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with educational journalist Jill Barshay to dig into some of her recent articles and the state of bias in K-12 classrooms. This discussion is one that will show the importance of anti-racist and anti-bias education and how even our most vulnerable students (those in K-2 education) can…

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Maya interviews Georgia on Misty Copeland 10:15

3y ago10:15

10:15

Maya and Georgia are 5th grades at lake Harriet elementary school. xoxo ❤️ Maya and Georgia ❤️

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Georgia interviews Mari on Ruth Bader Ginsburg 4:24

3y ago4:24

4:24

Mari and Georgia are 5th graders who are doing a podcast for school. we hope you like it, Mari and Georgia

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About J.K. Rowling 6:42

3y ago6:42

6:42

Listen to Amelia, Nell, Greta, and Arianna talk all about the life of Jo Kathleen Rowling.

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S3 Ep. 6 - Mobilizing Black Germany: A discussion about Afro-German Liberative Action (Feat. Dr. Tiffany Florvil) 56:01

3y ago56:01

56:01

In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Dr. Tiffany Florvil about the work of Black women in the cause of Black liberation in Germany. Many may not be familiar with the history of the Black struggle in Germany and this discussion will surely center this history in this episode. You can read more about Dr. F…

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Our Litter Picking Heroes with Anna Lund 53:51

3+ y ago53:51

53:51

Clearing up Britain’s litter and fly tipping costs taxpayers over £1 billion per year. Plastic-free blogger and Keep Britain Tidy ambassador Anna Lund, known for her blog No More Plastic Fantastic, talks to Harriet about her passion for litter picking, including the benefits it brings, not just to the local community and wildlife, but also for ment…

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S3 Ep. 5 - Ghana and Repatriation (w/ Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views) 40:49

3+ y ago40:49

40:49

In this episode Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks via Google Meet with Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views about her journey of repatriation to Ghana. From leaving the United States before covid-19, to opening a food business in Ghana and then having to return during the surge, Deijha details her successes and challenges with her attempt to repatriate to Ghan…

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How to Inspire Sustainability with Manuel Bergmann 44:36

3+ y ago44:36

44:36

How can you get others around you to care about sustainability as much as you do? Environmentalist and founder of sustainability coaching platform, Coaching for Cause, Manuel Bergmann, believes the best way is to lead by example. A German now living in Bali, Manuel talks to Harriet about the misconceptions we have of how different cultures treat th…

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tucker answers questions from jonas about Jackie Robinson and Alexander Graham Bell and three special guests 9:54

3+ y ago9:54

9:54

about Jackie Robinson and Alexander Graham Bell

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Period Plastic & Homegrown Activism with Ella Daish 48:30

3+ y ago48:30

48:30

The award-winning period plastic campaigner Ella Daish talks to Harriet about her inspirational journey from Royal Mail postal worker to full time environmental campaigner. She details the worrying extent of the problem of period plastic, which is the fifth most common item washed up on Europe's beaches. As well as explaining what needs to change &…

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S3 Ep. 4 - When Sunday Comes: An Exploration of the Feeling, Impact and Power of Gospel Music (Feat. Dr. Claudrena Harold, UVA) 48:36

3+ y ago48:36

48:36

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul taps back in with season 2 guest - Dr. Claudrena Harold, Chair of UVA's Corcoran Department of History to discuss her new book When Sunday Comes. Harold's book details the creative shifts, sonic innovations, theological tensions, and political assertions that transformed gospel music. This episode is inspiring a…

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The Apartment Gardener with Joyce van Dam 40:05

3+ y ago40:05

40:05

An urban gardener, blogger and founder of The Farm In My Flat, Joyce van Dam believes everyone can grow their own food, even inside a small apartment like her own. Joyce talks to Harriet about how to get started with your indoor farm, the many benefits it brings and her top tips for keeping your home thriving with edible plants. By growing your own…

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S3 Ep. 3 - Joining the Cult....of Pedagogy! (Feat. Jennifer Gonzalez of Cult of Pedagogy) 38:04

3+ y ago38:04

38:04

In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with the founder of Cult of Pedagogy - Jennifer Gonzalez about the current state of K-12 teaching practice and how recent events have made it evident that there needs to be a major focus on critical thinking instead of rote memorization. Tasks rooted in Project-based learning provide opportunities for stu…

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