Best Marissa Roberts Podcasts (2024)

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Rep. James Clyburn on Democrats' enthusiasm around the Harris-Walz presidential campaign 22:25

6m ago22:25

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign strategy, the prospects for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives and why he feels Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign "surpasses" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign run.Conversation …

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Reckless by Lauren Roberts was a HUGE disappointment >.> 1:29:16

1h ago1:29:16

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into "Reckless" by Lauren Roberts, a gripping follow-up to "Powerless" that focuses on Paedyn, an Ordinary on the run while Kai, her loce interest is hunting her down. As the enforcer for his brother, King Kit, Kai is tasked with hunting down Paedyn after she kills their father. Yajaira and Ch…

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Books You've Been Avoiding On Your TBR (To-Be Read) Shelf | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 54:34

3h ago54:34

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This one is dedicated to all the book stacks on all those book shelves just waiting to be read. In this episode, Marissa and Megan uncover their most shameful -- or most interesting -- books on their TBRs that they've been avoiding. From books they didn't even know they owned to books they've been waiting for the perfect moment to pick up, join the…

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Robert McCorquodale, "Business and Human Rights" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:20:01

34m ago1:20:01

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Business and Human Rights Law is a rapidly growing area of law, which has dramatically transformed many parts of international law. In this new volume in the Elements series, Robert McCorquodale explores how the responsibility for human rights abuses has transitioned from a purely state obligation to also being the responsibility of businesses. Bus…

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Breaking Into Compositing & Animation // Episode 7241 - Sam Pagan 47:38

5h ago47:38

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Original Recording Date: 7/2/24 This episode features Sam Pagan, an accomplished artist in the animation industry who brings blockbuster worlds to life through lighting and compositing. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Sam's deep connection to nature and love for adventure have shaped his creative approach, infusing his work with dynamic, action-pac…

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Gettin' to Know Tim Walker and Tim Morris | Pastors from Restored Church in Wilkes Barre 1:37:37

8h ago1:37:37

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Join us in this episode of 'Getting to Know the 570' as we engage in a conversation with Pastors Tim Walker and Tim Morris from Restored Church in Wilkes Barre. Founded in 2012, Restored Church is committed to serving the most at-risk individuals in their community, addressing both material and relational poverty. Discover their diverse initiatives…

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Prequel: The Whole Novel | New Spring by Robert Jordan 2:34:23

3h ago2:34:23

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Let's see where this all began! The Queens join Morraine, Siuan, and Lan nearly twenty years before The Eye of the World takes place. Morraine and Siuan are baby Accepted students in the tower, and Lan is fighting the good fight everywhere he can. We follow as our two favourite Sedais learn about the Dragon's birth, gain the shawl, prank anyone and…

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Oliver Volckart, "The Silver Empire: How Germany Created Its First Common Currency" (Oxford UP, 2024) 53:02

3h ago53:02

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The problems that gave rise to the widespread desire to introduce a common currency were myriad. While trade was able to cope with-and even to benefit from-the parallel circulation of many different types of coin, it nevertheless harmed both the common people and the political authorities. The authorities in particular suffered from neighbours who …

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Powerful by Lauren Roberts | A Grumpy-Sunshine Duo in a Dim Storyline 52:59

2d ago52:59

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli review "Powerful" by Lauren Roberts, which is the 1.5 to the popular book, "Powerless". This is a story centered on Adena, a young woman surviving in the slums, and Makoto, a gruff and mysterious figure who shows up in her shop with a proposition for her. Adena’s best friend, Paedyn, is called to c…

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Laura S. Lieber, "Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:04:36

18m ago1:04:36

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Staging the Sacred: Performance in Late Ancient Liturgical Poetry (Oxford UP, 2023) examines the importance of Christian, Jewish, and Samaritan liturgical poetry from Late Antiquity through the lenses of performance, entertainment, and spectacle. Laura Lieber proposes an account of hymnody as a performative and theatrical genre, combining religious…

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Myths & Legends, A Wheel of Time book club - The Great Hunt Ch 8-17 3:54:29

1h ago3:54:29

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This is a Wheel of Time book club for new & old readers alike! Each episode will begin with a spoiler free section safe for new readers, discussing only what's transpired in our read through thus far. After a clear indication of the change, each episode with conclude with a spoiler filled section discussing what we've read most recently with the fu…

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What Did I Miss E19 - Time Bandits (1981) 1:48:57

43m ago1:48:57

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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Best Of: The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy 24:51

7d ago24:51

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On the heels of the historic prisoner swap that led to the release of detained journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, we revisit a conversation from Post Live's World Press Freedom Day May 3 event. Jonathan Capehart speaks with Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg, RSF USA executive director Clayton Weimers and Radio Free …

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts | Warning: Chaotic Drunk Review 1:44:58

6d ago1:44:58

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In this episode of "The Book Fix," hosts Yajaira and Cheli drink a litttttttle bit too much while discussing the YA romantasy, "Powerless" by Lauren Roberts. The story follows our main character Paedyn who is trying to survive in a world full of people with powers that want to get rid of those powerless (aka the ordinaries) like her. To survive, sh…

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Gettin' to Know Robert Heed | Owner of Outdoor Insiders in New Milford, PA 2:04:05

6h ago2:04:05

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In this episode of 'Getting to Know the 570,' we sit down with Robert Heed, the owner of Outdoor Insiders in New Milford. Robert takes us through his journey of building a thriving business featuring a premier pro shop, archery ranges, and a vast array of hunting gear. He shares thrilling hunting adventures from African safaris to Alaskan moose hun…

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100,000 Downloads; Season 3 Announcement 2:22

18h ago2:22

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The Day Everything Changed has hit 100,000 downloads! This episode is a thank you to everyone who has ever given this audio drama a chance. Season three should be here by the end of the year! Visit our Instagram page for the video version of this announcement featuring many cats (this audio was pulled from those videos). The Day Everything Changed …

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Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Abacus Life 25:02

7d ago25:02

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Jay Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Abacus Life (NASDAQ: ABL) joined ATLalts today to discuss life settlements. Jay has deep expertise in alternative assets and leads a company that has purchased over $4.6 billion in life insurance policies and helped thousands of policy holders maximize their value. Jay is a life settlements industry trailblazer as Aba…

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Cursed by Marissa Meyer | romantasy inspired by Rumpelstiltskin but THAT ENDING T^T 1:05:13

8d ago1:05:13

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In this episode of "The Book Fix," hosts Yajaira and Cheli continue the gilded duology by revieing Marissa Meyer's enchanting sequel, "Cursed." This book continues to follow our main character Serilda who is trying to survive the ghostly mansion and the Erlking. Tune in to hear their final thoughts, ratings, and whether they think "Cursed" lives up…

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Teresa Morgan, "The New Testament and the Theology of Trust" (Oxford UP, 2022) 35:15

8d ago35:15

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The New Testament and the Theology of Trust (Oxford UP, 2022) argues for the recovery of trust as a central theme in Christian theology, and offers the first theology of trust in the New Testament. 'Trust' is the root meaning of Christian 'faith' (pistis, fides), and trusting in God and Christ is still fundamental to Christians. But unlike faith, a…

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It Ends with Us FILM vs BOOK by Colleen Hoover | Book Flix #1 54:22

9d ago54:22

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In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli introduce an exciting new segment, appropriately titled, Book Flix where they discuss book adaptations, comparing and contrasting the original works with their on-screen counterparts. Mostly for funsies so don't expect an in-depth analysis, please! For the first Book Flix episode, they take on Coll…

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Book Ten, Part Two: Chapter 16 to the End of the Novel | Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan 3:53:57

11d ago3:53:57

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Ten books down, only four (well, five) more to go! The Queens join the characters as they make good, bad, and terrible decisions. Queen Marissa argues that Egwene makes a terrible choice, while both Queens Alix and Tay worry over their favourite Amyrlin Seat. Every wonders why Perrin left a perfectly viable axe to rust in the forest, and the Queens…

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Iris Berent, "The Blind Storyteller: How We Reason about Human Nature" (Oxford UP, 2020) 56:28

2d ago56:28

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Do newborns think-do they know that 'three' is greater than 'two'? Do they prefer 'right' to 'wrong'? What about emotions--do newborns recognize happiness or anger? If they do, then how are our inborn thoughts and feelings encoded in our bodies? Could they persist after we die? Going all the way back to ancient Greece, human nature and the mind-bod…

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Marissa Nicosia, "Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660" (Oxford UP, 2023) 46:09

2d ago46:09

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Imagining Time in the English Chronicle Play: Historical Futures, 1590-1660 (Oxford University Press, 2023) argues that dramatic narratives about monarchy and succession codified speculative futures in the early modern English cultural imaginary. This book considers chronicle plays—plays written for the public stage and play pamphlets composed when…

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Arif Hasan, "The Search for Shelter: Writings on Land and Housing" (Oxford UP, 2022) 52:33

3d ago52:33

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The Search for Shelter: Writings on Land and Housing (Oxford UP, 2022) sheds light on the global population living in slums, which has increased from 1 billion in 2014 to 1.6 billion in 2018. The book also looks at the impact of neoliberalism on urban planning, the manner of organization and the struggles of the communities affected by these proces…

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the humanitarian and displacement crisis in war-ravaged Sudan 17:52

6d ago17:52

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U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the response from the international community.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.…

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Gilded by Marissa Meyer | spinning straw into gold for survival 1:28:58

13d ago1:28:58

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In this week's Thursday episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive back into another world created by Marissa Meyer. Gilded is a reimagining of the classic Rumpelstiltskin tale (which one of us didn't even know it was a retelling of it) but this version brings a fresh and darkly magical twist that captivates the hosts. The story follows our FM…

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Biggest Bookish Pet Peeves | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 57:14

5d ago57:14

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All the things that make us cringe, gag, and recoil away from a book within an instant. From abhorrent stickers on book covers to the worst plot devices we've ever read, this week Megan and Marissa discuss their biggest book pet peeves. Marissa also shares an embarrassing reader faux pas she committed and Megan pretends she's very much over it. As …

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Nora Stone, "How Documentaries Went Mainstream: A History, 1960-2022" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:08:59

5d ago1:08:59

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How Documentaries Went Mainstream: A History, 1960-2022 (Oxford University Press, 2023) provides a more comprehensive and meaningful periodization of the commercialization of documentary film. Although the commercial ascension of documentary films might seem meteoric, it is the culmination of decades-long efforts that have developed and fortified t…

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Katharine Sykes, "Symbolic Reproduction in Early Medieval England" (Oxford UP, 2024) 42:33

5d ago42:33

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Katharine Sykes joins Jana Byars to talk about her new book, Symbolic Representation in Early Medieval England (Oxford University Press, 2024). In the early Middle Ages, the conversion of the early English kingdoms acted as a catalyst for significant social and cultural change. One of the most visible of these changes was the introduction of a new …

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Gettin' to Know Katie Reilly | Co-Owner of Skinny Dippers Sweets & Treats 1:16:53

15d ago1:16:53

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In this episode of Gettin' to Know the 570, we explore the delicious journey of Skinny Dippers Sweets & Treats with co-owner Katie Reilly. Learn about their roots from a humble farmers market to a thriving business offering chocolate-dipped delights like Oreos and pretzels. Katie discusses their best-selling items, product expansion, and the unique…

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Samuel Ely Bagg, "The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:21:53

6d ago1:21:53

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This year, many countries around the world, including most of the world's most populous democracies, have consequential nation-wide elections. In many of these elections, democracy itself is at stake. The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023) is an urgent call to rethink centuries of conventional wisdom about…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E8 "The Queen Who Ever Was" 2:00:49

6d ago2:00:49

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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Angels and Man by Rafael Nicolas | queer angels and the wrath of god 2:12:51

15d ago2:12:51

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In this week's Tuesday episode, your hosts, Yajaira and Cheli, dive into the thought-provoking world of "Angels and Man" by Rafael Nicolas which is the sequel to "Angels Before Man". This sequel is split into three different parts, following the aftermath on the war in Heaven and what resulted in it. Join Yajaira and Cheli as they reflect on religi…

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Katherine Hempstead, "Uncovered: The Story of Insurance in America" (Oxford UP, 2023) 44:37

8d ago44:37

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Historically, the insurance industry in America has been fragmented. As a result, there have been debates and conflicts over the proper roles of federal and state governments, business, and the responsibilities of individuals. Who should cover the risks of loss? And to what extent should risk be shared and by whom? In Uncovered: The Story of Insura…

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Petra Goedde, "The Politics of Peace: A Global Cold War History" (Oxford UP, 2019) 57:04

12d ago57:04

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Earlier histories of the Cold War haven’t exactly been charitable toward the peace activists and pacifists who led peace initiatives. Pacifists in the United States were either simplistic and naïve, or they were fellow travelers of the Soviet Union. Peace proposals coming from the Soviet Union were nothing more than propaganda. Activists in Europe,…

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Kate Hext, "Wilde in the Dream Factory: Decadence and the American Movies" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:10:06

10d ago1:10:06

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Hollywood is haunted by the ghost of playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde. Wilde in the Dream Factory: Decadence and the American Movies (Oxford University Press, 2024) by Dr. Kate Hext is the story of his haunting, told for the first time. Set within the rich evolving context of how the American entertainment industry became cinema, and how cinema …

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Best Of: In conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris 1:02:29

12d ago1:02:29

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As she sets the stage for her presidential campaign in the upcoming 2024 election, we revisit this conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris from 2019 as she sat down with Jonathan Capehart to discuss her memoir, upbringing and career in front of a live audience on the campus of George Washington University. Conversation recorded on Jan. 9, 20…

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Twisted Hate by Ana Huang | an intense enemies with benefits 1:23:18

20d ago1:23:18

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In this week's Thursday episode, Yajaira and Cheli delve into the steamy and intense world of Ana Huang's "Twisted Hate" which is the third book of her Twisted series. Also this book was requested by a listener! The hosts discuss the fiery chemistry between the protagonists, Josh and Jules, whose love-hate relationship keeps readers on their toes. …

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Book Ten, Part One: Prologue to the End of Chapter 15 | Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan 2:54:53

12d ago2:54:53

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Welcome to the tenth book of the Wheel of Time series! We check in with all our characters to see what they were up to during the final events of book nine. Characters get dressed, shoot down viable rescue stratagies and attempt to calculate the consequences of their actions. The Queens lament over the romance between characters that are not togeth…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E7 "The Red Sowing" 1:24:48

12d ago1:24:48

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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Gettin' to Know Jim and Izzy Warren, and Marissa Warden | Owners of Izzy's Pizzeria in Scranton, PA 1:13:15

13d ago1:13:15

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Join us in this episode of 'Getting to Know the 570' as we dive into the heartwarming story of Izzy's Pizzeria with Jim Warren, Izzy Warren, and Marissa Warden. Learn about their unique build-your-own pizza concept, the lively pizzeria atmosphere filled with murals, board games, and a soda bar, and their journey from making pizzas at home to openin…

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Blood of My Monster by Rina Kent | RANT we need a monster to save this book 1:10:55

22d ago1:10:55

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In this episode of 'The Book Fix,' Yajaira and Cheli dive into their first introduction to author Rina Kent by discussing, "Blood of my Monster" which was requested by one of their listeners! The story follows our main character who is posing as a man in the military in hopes to find the person responsible for the deaths in her family, but she beco…

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David Pozen, "The Constitution of the War on Drugs" (Oxford UP, 2024) 44:22

15d ago44:22

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The U.S. government's decades-long "war on drugs" is increasingly recognized as a moral travesty as well as a policy failure. The criminalization of substances such as marijuana and magic mushrooms offends core tenets of liberalism, from the right to self-rule to protection of privacy to freedom of religion. It contributes to mass incarceration and…

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Breaking Into Storyboard Development // Episode 6248 - Marc Sánchez 47:06

16d ago47:06

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Marc Andrew Sánchez hails from Yuma, Arizona, where growing up on the border profoundly influenced his perspective, straddling the cultural divide as a Mexican-American. He graduated from UCLA with a Masters in Fine Arts focus Animation production (2022). Under the mentorship of animation luminaries like Charles Sheetz, Mark Kirkland, Aaron Ehasz, …

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Robin Darling Young et al, "Evagrius of Pontus: The Gnostic Trilogy" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:35:18

16d ago1:35:18

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The Gnostic Trilogy is the best-known and most important work by the ascetic philosopher and teacher Evagrius of Pontus. Among the writers of his age, Evagrius stands out for his short, perplexing, and absorbing aphorisms, which provide sharp insight into philosophy, Scripture, human nature, and the natural world. The first part of the trilogy, the…

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Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez, "The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973: The USSR's Military Intervention in the Egyptian-Israeli Conflict" (Oxford UP, 2017) 1:19:05

16d ago1:19:05

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Russia's forceful re-entry into the Middle Eastern arena, and the accentuated continuity of Soviet policy and methods of the 1960s and '70s, highlight the topicality of this groundbreaking study, which confirms the USSR's role in shaping Middle Eastern and global history. The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973: The USSR's Military Intervention in the Eg…

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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart 1:28:18

18d ago1:28:18

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In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…

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Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels, "Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:14:05

19d ago1:14:05

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War in the 21st century will remain a chameleon that takes on different forms and guises. Beyond Ukraine: Debating the Future of War (Oxford University Press, 2024) edited by Tim Sweijs and Jeffrey H. Michaels offers the first comprehensive update and revision of ideas about the future of war since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It argues that …

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Gettin' to Know Chris Krisandra and Justin Andrew | Co-Owners of Syndicate Self Defense 1:17:56

20d ago1:17:56

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Join us for an exciting episode, as we chat with Chris Krisandra and Justin Andrew, co-owners of Syndicate Self-Defense in Plains, PA. Frank reconnects with his old friend Chris to explore the unique and realistic self-defense training offered by Syndicate. Discover their diverse martial arts backgrounds, including jiu-jitsu and sambo, and learn ab…

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What Did I Miss E18 -The Black Cauldron 1:41:05

1M ago1:41:05

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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