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Rachel Louise Fleckring works for the elderly Mrs Maldon, and although with the woman for only a short time, she is taken into the heart of the family. She falls in love with one of Mrs Maldon’s descendents, but along the way, she has to come to terms with the fact that he isn’t, perhaps, the perfectly honest man she thought he was.
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An informative and sometimes irreverent podcast for those interested in eminent domain, right of way land acquisition, or infrastructure development. Topics for discussion frequently include condemnation of real property for public use, just compensation, the Uniform Relocation Act, as well as your hosts‘ hot takes on popular culture.
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In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. They sent Aaron, Joe, and Chris to reshape the Future by watching the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies of the Past. The plan required something that felt no pity. No pain. No fear. Something unstoppable. They created ”See You At The Poddy, Richter!” Hosts Aaron Frescas, Joseph Beck Castro, and Chris Chapman dive into each of Arnold‘s movies to discuss plot points, production notes, promotional interviews, and rub ...
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Mental Efficiency and Other Hints to Men and Women is one of the many self help books that Bennett wrote, the most famous of these being How to Live 24 Hours a Day. It is highly readable, amusing and offers wisdom in an extremely palatable form. Bennett's gift for analysis and his knowledge of philosophy and psychology make this book a valuable treasure trove of handy hints to improve our lives. Though it was first published in 1911, it remains as relevant, wise and useful as it did more tha ...
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This book is a classic piece on self improvement teaching you to live to the fullest. Judging from the title of the book, the reader might expect that the book is a manual on how to manage your time better. Nothing could be further from the truth, this book is a flowery and witty self help book aimed at helping readers improve the quality of their lives, in fact it is one of the firsts of its kind in the world. Bennett describes the twenty four hours in a day as a miracle and that it should ...
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Weekly long-form conversations with fascinating people at the creative edges of national security. Unscripted. Informal. Always fresh. Chatter guests roll with the punches to describe artistic endeavors related to national security and jump into cutting-edge thinking at the frontiers where defense and foreign policy overlap with technology, intelligence, climate change, history, sports, culture, and beyond. Each week, listeners get a no-holds-barred dialogue at an intersection between Lawfar ...
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A christian podcast used to uplift, encourage, and guide women in being what God has created them to be. We share and introduce the purpose of God via discussion, scripture, and entertainment. Every topic, including personal views, does not have limits. We ensure that women of all kind, and men, receive a better understanding and wisdom of the female perspective. Our prayer and mission allow us to share the light and promises of Christ, encourage you, enlighten and guide you to your promised ...
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For more than 40 years, Peter Clement has studied Russian political culture and leaders--serving for most of that time as an analyst, manager, and executive at the CIA before his retirement in 2018. He has PhD in Russian history, teaches at Columbia University, and has thought long and hard about what makes Vladimir Putin tick. He joined David Prie…
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Aaron, Chris, & Joe hit the road in a race against time vs. Arnold's 2003 sci-fi blockbuster, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys continue their coverage by discussing Arnold’s gigantic contract for the film, potential directors, and the many stories about why Linda Hamilton didn't return! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on App…
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It’s January 6, 2025. Congress has convened to certify electoral votes in the presidential election. But members of the U.S. military are in revolt, throwing their support behind the losing candidate. The legitimate president huddles in the Situation Room with his top advisers and Cabinet. They have six hours to prevent violent protests from explod…
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Gina Bennett had a remarkable intelligence career of more than three decades, focusing on counterterrorism even before the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and continuing to apply that expertise long after 9/11. She has written a book about how national security and parenting lessons reinforce each other, taught students at Georgetown Unive…
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On this week’s show, Lawfare’s Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with longtime Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer to discuss his mémoire of political lawyering, “The Unraveling Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.” Bauer, a longtime Lawfare contributing editor, discusses his career as a litigating street fighter on behal…
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At the start of every presidential administration, the nominees for more than 1,000 civilian positions require Senate confirmation. A large number of those are in the Department of Defense, with confirmation responsibility going to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). And whether it's a new administration or not, the committee processes doze…
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Aaron, Chris, & Joe finally return to fight against Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys break down the details of the T3's original script after getting sidetracked once again while discussing the unmade films of both Arnold and James Cameron, which included I Am Legend, Jurassic Park & X-Men! Don't forget to S…
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This week, we’re at the Aspen Security Forum, the annual gathering of national security and foreign policy heavyweights. The conference regularly draws senior government and military officials from the United States and around the world to chew over the big issues of the day, and this time we had a full plate. It’s not exactly hardship duty escapin…
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The Star Wars universe gets a lot of attention for its lightsabers, space battles, and witty droids. But over the decades, a rich lore has developed around its history and politics. Dr. Chris Kempshall researches and writes at the intersection of real-world history, with a focus on the First World War, and the Star Wars universe. His books include …
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Joseph Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist and the co-founder of 404 Media. He is also the world’s leading reporter on the FBI's Anom sting operation, a topic he has written about in the new book, Dark Wire: The Incredbile True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever. Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode wa…
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As the Second World War started, an unsung cadre of US librarians and other information management professionals was making its way to Europe to acquire printed material that could help American analysts understand international threats. As the war went on, the mission of these experts expanded to also include an unprecedented effort to locate, pre…
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Libertarianism doesn’t fit easily on the traditional left-right spectrum of American politics. The philosophy upholds personal liberty as a core value. What does it have to say about matters of foreign policy and national security, which encompass ideas about self-defense but also protection of the state? Katherine Mangu-Ward sat down with Shane Ha…
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Chris, Aaron, & Joe are finally back! But before tackling the production of Terminator 3, they must first travel back in time and attempt to sort out the mess that is the Terminator franchise! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and we may just read your review during an episode! And follow us on Instagram & Face…
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Renée DiResta is the author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality. Until the other day, she was one of the brains behind the Stanford Internet Observatory, where she did pioneering work studying Internet information streams how they generate. The day before this podcast was recorded, news broke that Stanford was shutting down—o…
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How do you get to know the newest leader of the premier right of way trade association? An interview with Infrastructure Junkies, of course! In this episode, Dave and Kristen interview Denise Skinner, the incoming International Right of Way Association (IRWA) president. They discuss Denise's motivation for assuming such a significant leadership rol…
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Paul Sparrow, who served as Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum from 2015 to 2022, has written the book Awakening the Spirit of America about the war of words between FDR and Charles Lindbergh in 1940-41. He joined host David Priess to discuss his path to the FDR Library, the history of presidential libraries, how …
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In the wake of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union set off on the great space race, competing to see which super power could put the first human in space and eventually land them on the Moon. As historian John Strausbaugh writes, that race should have been over before it even started. Strausbaugh’s new book, The Wrong Stuff: How th…
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In this episode of Infrastructure Junkies, your hosts are joined by guests Matt Harris and Ray Mehler to discuss various topics related to right-of-way professionals and pop culture. The first theme discussed is relocation, with the hosts and guests sharing their experiences and insights on becoming relocation experts. The second theme revolves aro…
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Aaron, Chris, & Joe continue their journey to escape Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys finish off the movie summary while discussing why HK's are the worst, Xenadrine is the best, & Joe's new theory on how Skynet actually took over that might just improve the film! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us …
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Raised in Mā’ohi Nui (French Polynesia), Dr. Anaïs Maurer is assistant professor of literature at Rutgers University and author of The Ocean on Fire. Her research and writing, including this book, have explored the intersection of the legacy of colonial powers' massive nuclear detonations in Oceania, critical threats from climate change, and the st…
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Aaron, Chris, & Joe decide there's no fate but what they make as they face off against Arnold's 2003 sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys kick off the movie summary with way too many early 2000's era jokes while discussing talking to dogs, sexy naked Austrians, and some of the films cringey dialogue! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate …
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Joe, Aaron, & Chris are back to save humanity against the uprising of Arnold's 2003 sci-fi sequel, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines! The boys start things off by checking out a few teaser trailers while discussing their memories of T3 before they watch the movie! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify and we may j…
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Tim Alberta is an American journalist and author, and son of an evangelical pastor. Following his father’s death in 2019, Alberta began a four year journey, talking to American evangelicals ranging from megachurch pastors who preach to thousands to pastors at churches with a few dozen congregants to understand the schism occurring in the American e…
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The best way to understand why we have our standard eminent domain laws and procedures may be to learn through a good story. Houston attorney Bobby Debelak of the law firm McDowell Hetherington joins Infrastructure Junkies to tell the story of Robert Moses, who amassed incredible power despite never being elected to a public office. Morris utilized…
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In preparation for next weeks release of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, join the boys on a trip through time as they experience(via Youtube) the action packed Universal Studios attraction, T2-3D: Battle Across Time! The original video we watched has been deleted from Youtube, but make sure to check out the second video, which showcases the who…
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Migration has always been a part of humanity's story. It will continue to be so long after any of us now living are gone. Population shifts in the coming century, spurred by climate change, are on track to become more extreme than at any point in our history--with hundreds of millions, probably billions, of people on the move. For this episode, Dav…
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David Ignatius has worked at the Washington Post for more than 35 years in various roles and won many awards. He has written a column on foreign affairs for 25 years and reported some of the most significant national security stories over the last couple of decades. And he has done it while pumping out best-selling spy thrillers. Lawfare Research f…
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A right of way professional cannot overlook the importance of a good title search. Keri Dupey from HDR, Inc. joins Infrastructure Junkies to explain and review the significance of title searches, title reports and title examinations of property subject to condemnation or eminent domain. This episode was generously sponsored by Pendulum Land Service…
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Aaron, Joe, & Chris hijack a bus & play a game of chicken against Arnold's 1988 action comedy, Red Heat (also available to watch for free on the Internet Archive)! The boys have a surprise visit from a special guest as they finish off the movie summary while discussing the Rocky movies before finally facing off against...The Spreadator! Don't forge…
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Aaron, Joe, & Chris head to the Windy City to hunt down Arnold's 1988 action comedy, Red Heat (also available to watch for free on the Internet Archive)! The boys begin the movie summary & discuss their hatred for one of the characters while making way too many 80's era jokes! Don't forget to Subscribe, Rate & Review us on Apple Podcasts & Spotify …
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For a period of time in the 1960s, the Central Intelligence Agency was one of the biggest, if not the biggest, employer in the city of Miami. The CIA had set up a base of operations there, aimed primarily at undermining the regime of Cuban leader Fidel Castro. From those early days, writes historian Vince Houghton, the Cold War battle against commu…
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