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“Bookreporter Talks To” is a podcast from The Book Report Network where we host in-depth conversations with authors about the books that we love. We know authors cannot travel everywhere, so we want to bring them to you, wherever YOU may be.
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Drunk Book Report

Drunk Book Report

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Two women, Jess and Angela, that both love a good book and a strong drink. Listen as we drunkenly, and likely inaccurately, review some of our favorite and not so favorite books.
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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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Not Your Average Book Report

Not Your Average Book Report

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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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BDR is, Finally, an honest Comic Book podcast with edge and FUN! The Sole reason I started the show was that I didn't like any Comic podcast out there! "This comic is awesome! Oh, I didn't tell you I'm paid to say that?" UGH! I give you my Top 5 comics every week along with my pick of the week (nobody is paying me to say SHIT!) Plus I keep you caught up with all the cool and RELEVANT comic book news. I LOVE comics. Give my show a listen and I'll prove it, AND you'll probably gonna have a lau ...
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Welcome to Roxy Podcast! Read a whole book without reading it! Easily do your book report without spending an hour reading one! Knowing all the facts and things that happened without all that reading! Roxy podcast is: Gather information with no reading.
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In this series, the Founder of the book review platform, The Book Reporter, Upasana Luthra, reviews two books in each podcast. Upasana dissects the rich literary heritage of the world, with a no-holds-barred review of books she has consciously chosen. She brings to you the best books you can read, while you stay home. An adherent reader, she reviews books of all genres while giving out a message of reading more and more. Podcast produced by Podsters.
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Join Travis Maus, seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, on a transformative journey of leadership exploration. In this thought-provoking podcast, Travis shares his invaluable insights and experiences gained from two decades of managing diverse businesses, including small family enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, and his own successful startups. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of renowned leadership expert John Maxwell, Travis emphasizes the pivotal role of personal growth and embra ...
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What Page Are You On?

What Page Are You On?

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Prolific readers Alice Slater and Bethany Rutter take a literary theme, from ghost stories to crime to fat women, and chat about it for the next 40 minutes. Follow us on Twitter @WhatPagePod (https://twitter.com/WhatPagePod)
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Blazing Defender Report

Blazing Defender Report

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I am the Blazing Defender and this is my Comic book Review show! I breakdown the comics I buy each week, and hit the high points for you. I'll tell you what I think is worth your hard earned dough! This way your awesome dollar is protected from a horrible experience. Come get some energy and humor while finding out what works for you in this great world of comic books!
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Follow me as I read through the Rory Gilmore Book List one episode at a time! I'll dive into what importance or relevance the book carries in the show as well as give an honest review of the book itself. Then, if you're looking for some help with your reading assignment, I'll give you a quick outline for a 5 paragraph essay as well as essay prompts for my teacher friends out there. Let's fall in love with reading, Stars Hollow, and maybe even Rory again!
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All Things Cryptid is the ultimate scary story podcast. Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest VA I've had more than my fair share of things that go bump in the night. As a child every book report was on ghost stories and my natural obsession of the unexplained quickly grew with me to other crypids as well. I look forward to diving deeper into the unexplained with you and hosting different friends along the way.
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The Novel Queers is a bi-weekly queer novel read-along meets book club podcast. Think of us as your two queer, excitable friends who want to tell you all about that book we just read. First, we'll give you our book report. Then, we'll take you to book club for a deep dive. Each episode will cover a short story or chapters in a novel. This is not a spoiler-free podcast! Find us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram as The Novel Queers. Drop us a line at thenovelqueers@gmail.com
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Join author, Ryan M. Oliver as he hosts, The "Mighty Books” Podcast, where he chats with mighty authors about their books’ message, writing successes, struggles, and other relevant authorship topics. Stay mighty! Keep reading!
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Reporting As Eligible

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Paul, Matt, and JR take you on a trip through the NFL, NFC North, and all things Green Bay Packers. No other football podcast blends film study, analytics, and goofy nonsense quite like this. These Packer Fans are locked in to everything going on in Titletown.
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Kingdom of Thirst

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History, hot takes, author interviews, and deep dives into romance novels every Wednesday. 100% NSFW. Each week writer and bookseller Abigail Kelly sits down with a guest to break down a book or romance trope of her choice in an adult-flavored book report. It’s mostly a hilarious celebration of the much-maligned genre, but there’s facts, figures, and history in there, too. We super-duper promise it’s not all willies! Really!
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In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appea ...
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Amber and Colby are here to discuss their lives, books, pop culture, and everything in between! These two New Orleans friends are ready to hang out with yall. Their friendship and passion for reading and talking sh!t has brought them to sharing their perspectives and experiences here on The Open Books Podcast! Tune in to get involved in deep dives of interesting books and so many other fun topics. Interact with the girls on social media to have your own thoughts and perspectives shared on th ...
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This month we're reporting on a series that had every 90's church lady in a choke hold! Yes, we're diving into the world of Chicken Soup for the Soul, specifically the Horse Lover's Soul II. Get ready for an episode brimming with horse girl energy as we share touching stories and nostalgic moments from this beloved collection. And of course, we're …
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When science reporter Sadie Dingfelder mistakes a complete stranger in the supermarket for her own husband, she realizes something's up. The tests and research that follow result in a face blindness diagnosis and her new book, Do I Know You?. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about the different experiences of consciousness ev…
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WHATSUP YALL! Amber & Colby are back with a weekly report and we have sooo much to say. We give life updates, pregnancy talk, pop culture Random’s, and we recap sooo much TV! We talk about Perfect Match, Love Island USA & UK, Severance season 2, House of the Dragon, and sooo much more. We go over things we are currently obsessing with and give a bu…
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Today's episode is about two emblematic musicians who take us to very different parts of the globe, from the London punk scene to the Laurel Canyon utopia of the 1960s and 70s. First, Stewart Copeland speaks to NPR's Leila Fadel about his memoir, Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries, which chronicles his time as a drummer for the legendary band. Then,…
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HEY YALL. Join us for another fun mini episode, where Amber and Colby catch up on some recent life updates. We talk about Love Island UK (love island USA recap coming soon), a touching story about an Applebees employee, funny baby names, getting severe sunburn, and so much more! Remember to read our next on the shelf: Middle of the Night by Riley S…
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Foreign correspondent Peter Hessler taught in China during the country's economic boom in the 1990s, which he wrote about in his book River Town. Now, in Other Rivers, Hessler breaks down what it was like to teach there again more than two decades later. In today's episode, he and NPR international correspondent Emily Feng talk about what changed —…
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Today Chris Pettit is the Vice President of Accounting at Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc., but he’s been an accounting leader for years. In this episode, recorded in front of the New York Stock Exchange, he shares how networking, trust, and listening have each played a role in his career—plus suggestions on all of the above. He also tells Off the Books co-h…
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Text me! Takeaways Building something out of nothing requires vision, courage, and relentless pursuit. Entrepreneurs have the ability to create products or services that change the world. Building something from scratch often involves sacrifices and determination. Having a clear vision and the willingness to rebuild from the ground up are key to bu…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a new memoir out – it's about the people and experiences that shaped her version of leadership. Whitmer has led her state through a pandemic, natural disasters and the battle over reproductive rights, among many other issues. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about True Gretch: What I've Lear…
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Text me! Takeaways Separating facts from perception is crucial in leadership and management. Leaders should dig deeper and gather more information before making decisions. Perception should not be allowed to become reality; focus on facts instead. Effective leadership requires the use of systems, processes, education, training, and alignment of val…
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Marjan Kamali joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. We are told the genesis of the story and how Marjan built on it from there. She delves into her personal history coming to the US as a child and what it means to be a “lion woman.” We learn about how class and cu…
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Matt Forde returns this week and we clash in a reasonably good-natured manner about the incoming Labour govt. Will David Lammy go six months without a gaffe? Will Starmer ever sort his weird voice out? Does anyone care what the Tories have to say anymore. We also discuss how comedy will operate now Labour are the target. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION…
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Devil Is Fine, the new novel by John Vercher, follows an unnamed protagonist banging out a book pitch in a fugue state that mirrors what's happening in his own life: after the death of his son, a biracial writer inherits a plantation from the white side of his family, which has the remains of both his slave-owning ancestors and the people they ensl…
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Text me! Takeaways Two core skills for running a company: strategy and efficiency Too much strategy leads to chaos, while too much efficiency hinders decision-making Build a management team that considers strategy and efficiency Strategy requires project management and the ability to see around walls Efficiency requires a balance between following …
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Greg and I talk about how irresponsibly people communicate with one another -- because they can: through social media, unashamed politics and the ability to write harsh words through electronic media. We are all guilty of this, and in our discussion, we bring awareness to this. "Gaslighting, "a form of Conversational Terrorism, was Merriam Webster'…
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HEY YALL! We are back this week with a full recap and analysis of Freida McFadden's new novel, The Housemaid is Watching. You know we LOVE our thriller novels, and we were so excited to read the new installment of The Housemaid series. We have loved all of her previous thriller novels, so our thoughts on this one may be considered a little controve…
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The central character of New York Times correspondent Ed Wong's memoir, At the Edge of Empire, is not Wong himself — it's his father, who studied in Beijing in the 1950s and staunchly supported the Chinese Communist Revolution. Wong's book traces his father's disillusionment with Mao's government and eventual move to the U.S. In today's episode, he…
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Text me! Takeaways The ability to achieve the vision requires competence and trust in leadership. Leaders should inspire and lead their teams to success. Having a clear vision and purpose in the workplace is more important than monetary rewards. Making sacrifices for a fulfilling career can lead to personal and professional growth. 📖 Buy "The Hard …
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So Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. A new yawn has broken, but there were so many sub-plots on a mad night. Tories down but not entirely out? Lib Dems needing a coach rather than people carrier for all their MPs. Reform beating expectations and the SNP doing a 'Scotland in the group stage'. The election is over but the debate is only just beginning.…
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In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about cleaning a mess, a letter from a mother dedicated to her daughter now dedicated to her granddaughter, poems of love, the answer to the question "who is your favorite woman in the bible?", getting the point across, toastmasters, and much more.…
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Today's episode features two interviews with Kevin Kwan, author of the Crazy Rich Asians series. First, former NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro spoke to the writer in 2020 about Sex and Vanity, exploring identity through the lens of a biracial character and setting a new trilogy between Europe and the U.S. Then, Here & Now's Robin Young asks Kwan about…
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Text me! Takeaways Big investors believe in leadership and invest in courage and determination. Competency with numbers is important for attracting investors. A strong vision and ambition are crucial for gaining investor trust. Authenticity, passion, and fearlessness are key qualities of effective leaders. Backing up these qualities with action is …
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Welcome back, listeners! Nicole and Gayle catch up on their recent reads in this episode and share their summer reading picks. Join them for an engaging discussion filled with literary insights and exciting book recommendations for the sunny season ahead. Shark Heart by Emily Habeck | Amazon | Bookshop Summer Fridays by Suzanne Rindell | Amazon | B…
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Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, is somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon thanks to a hit musical about his life. But a new book called The Hamilton Scheme dives into a less-known part of Hamilton's legacy — his vision for public debt. In today's interview, author and historian William Hogeland speaks with NPR's Steve In…
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Text me! Takeaways Leaders need to be able to articulate their vision even when things are falling apart. Accountability and transparency are crucial in maintaining trust and keeping people on board. Leaders should be present and actively involved in addressing issues and preventing silos. Building trust within the organization is essential for eff…
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Text me! Takeaways A leader should be able to articulate a clear vision and inspire others to buy into it. Developing people and creating future leaders is a crucial responsibility of a leader. The right kind of ambition is focused on making a positive impact rather than personal gain. Transparency and genuineness in one's intentions are important …
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It's a bumper episode this week as Mark Steel joins me to chew over the lows and also the lows of this campaign. We then move on to predicting everything from the size of the Labour majority and whether the Tory campaign is the worst thing that's ever happened anywhere to what kind of lectern ole slippery Starmer will go for once he's PM. Order the…
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Yangsze Choo says she doesn't thoroughly plan out her novels – her newest, The Fox Wife, blossomed from that core idea behind the title, of a woman who also happens to be a fox. But beyond that, it's a story about a mother avenging her child, about a murder investigation in early 20th century China, and about family curses. As the author tells NPR'…
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Text me! Takeaways Every problem belongs to the CEO or leader, regardless of who is at fault. Blaming others and making excuses erodes trust and credibility. Leaders should take ownership of problems and work towards finding solutions. Leaders need to balance dealing with current issues and investing in the future of the organization. 📖 Buy "The Ha…
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Ken Murray, United Church of God pastor for Clermont, Central Queensland, Australia, and I discuss THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Both Ken and I became acquainted with and became believers in what that Kingdom is from the entirety of the Bible. We both saw that it was not what is popularly taught as heaven, a feeling, a church. Then, what is it? Find our by l…
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Journalist Kara Swisher, who's been covering the internet and the tech industry for decades, says she's not surprised when people like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk lie to her — but what she says they sometimes don't realize is how much they lie to themselves. Her new memoir, Burn Book, recounts what she's learned in conversation with some of the brighte…
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Text me! Takeaways Finding a balance between taking things too personally and not taking them personally enough is crucial in leadership. Creating urgency without causing chaos requires skill development and effective communication. Making aggressive and decisive decisions without being overly emotional is a key aspect of effective leadership. Skil…
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We wrapped up our early 2024 “Bookaccino Live” Book Group programming with William Kent Krueger as our guest. He discussed his New York Times bestseller and Edgar Award-nominated book, THE RIVER WE REMEMBER. Readers joined to ask questions, which covered a myriad of topics. Kent also gave us a preview of his new Cork O’Connor mystery, SPIRIT CROSSI…
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Two big debates to respond to in the this episode. In the first caffeine Rishi had probably his best outing while slippery Starmer looked like he'd over-slept. In the US debate Joe Biden looked like he'd had a nap which started in the late Seventies. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-e…
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Today's episode features two interviews with author Morgan Talty. First, a conversation with NPR's Melissa Block about his 2022 collection of short stories, Night of the Living Rez, and how he navigates the weight of representation for the Penobscot Nation. Then, NPR's Andrew Limbong asks Talty about his new novel, Fire Exit, which takes place in t…
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Text me! Takeaways Leaders need to be confident in their decisions, even when others doubt them The CEO plays a crucial role in driving the team in the right direction Trust and transparency are essential in leadership Building a strong body of work helps establish credibility and confidence 📖 Buy "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" -https://www.ama…
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WASSUUPP YALL. Amber & Colby are back this week with a fun mini episode! We chat about the concept of cell phone addictions and what we can do to combat it. But dont get it twisted, we will never leave the iphone behind. We each present 3 books that we want to read next, and we need your help choosing what one sounds the most interesting! After the…
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The Hershey Co. North America Controller Jonathan Gregory is back to talk about the many flavors of transformation, from finance transformation to career growth and the evolution of technology. Hit that little “subscribe” button to watch all of our upcoming episodes from outside the NYSE.By finance transformaation, Catherine Tsai, Mike Gravagno, Steve Soter, Jonathan Gregory
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In the 1840s, a Scottish minister named John Ferguson accepts the task of traveling to a remote island to evict Ivar, the only man who lives there. When Reverend Ferguson falls off a cliff, Ivar brings him back to life — and the two find a common understanding even as they realize they don't speak the same language. That's the basis of Carys Davies…
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Text me! Takeaways Being a CEO means making difficult decisions with catastrophic or horrible consequences. Empathy is crucial in delivering these decisions and minimizing the emotional impact on employees. Reflecting on past decisions and striving for continuous improvement is essential for growth as a leader. CEOs bear the responsibility of the c…
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Kurt Hoyer is passionate about the connection between archeology and the Bible. He received a Master's degree in this field from Hebrew University in Israel. He and his wife Jennifer have served in the Foreign Service and is now retired. He has lived in diverse places around the world, including Afghanistan, Kenya, the Philippines, and several othe…
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This month we’re headed back to the complicated world of middle school girls in Dear Diary #1: The Party by Carrie Randall first published in 1989. Join us as we follow Lizzie’s trials and tribulations from the first day of sixth grade to a questionable room makeover to the pinnacle middle school social experience… throwing a slumber party; all whi…
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Charlie Rott is an American author whose novels blend elements of reality with fictional narratives. Through various combinations of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy she explores themes ranging from mental health and addiction to prejudice and despotism. Rott aims to provide her readers with compelling stories and memorable characters while also taking …
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Eight translators from eight countries travel to a Polish forest to begin adapting famed author Irena Rey's newest book into their respective languages. But when Irena Rey disappears, a competitive, ego-fueled search unravels in the surrounding woods and within each person. In today's episode, author Jennifer Croft speaks with NPR's Scott Simon abo…
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Text me! Takeaways Stay focused on your goals and purpose, rather than getting distracted by obstacles and challenges. Discipline is key in staying on track and overcoming obstacles. Don't let fear hold you back from taking chances and embracing uncertainty. Don't be afraid to rock the boat and let things happen in both personal and professional li…
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Leo Kearse returns to WMPT in characteristically uncompromising form. We talk about Gamblegate dragging on and Starmer facing no tougher question than why he went to watch Taylor Swift. Meanwhile naughty Nigel Farage is on the back foot after being accused of apologism for Putin. I also somehow manage to tease out Leo's softer side when we talk abo…
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Memory Piece, the latest novel from National Book Award finalist Lisa Ko, kicks off in the 1980s with three teenage girls who find a deep connection to one another. Into the1990s and eventually the 2040s, the book delves into their growth as individuals and friends. In today's episode, Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes speaks with Ko about how art, gent…
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Text me! Takeaways Being a leader and building a business is hard, and failures are inevitable. Handling failures and moving forward is crucial for success. Resilience and belief in oneself and the vision are key. Perseverance through tough times is necessary for long-term success. 📖 Buy "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" -https://www.amazon.com/dp…
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