America, we gotta get back to doing what's expected of us as free citizens in this democracy. That means being tolerant, being respectful, staying informed, and being engaged. I'm former Congressman Joe Walsh. Follow me here and join the millions of Americans who are renewing their social contract with each other. The social contract. It's on us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian’s side door, telling stories that can’t be heard anywhere else. Check out si.edu/sidedoor and follow @SidedoorPod for more info.
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The Bravery Project
Greg Faxon interviews Seth Godin, Pamela Slim, and other successful entrepreneurs
In a world where it’s easier than ever to start a business, what stops most entrepreneurs from performing at their full potential? Join business coach Greg Faxon as he interviews Seth Godin, Pamela Slim, and other brave entrepreneurs on what it really takes to make a great living while serving others. Make sure to visit www.gregfaxon.com for free articles, tools, and resources that will help you grow your business without shrinking your life.
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Through captivating narratives and personal experiences, conservationist t. addison brown, together with youth activist Marley Alabanza, engage in enlightening conversations with an array of guests that include activists, artists, educators, scientists, conservationists, and humanitarians from around the world. Throughout their journey, tales of bravery, compassion, and dedication to our natural world unfold. Each one of us has the power to instigate change by making simple yet impactful cho ...
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The Courageous Scientists Podcast is a short-term passion project by Kate Clancy, anthropology professor, trouble-maker, and host of Period Podcast. Hear interviews with inspiring scientists who stand in their values, serve as role models, and do hard things. Remember that while some of us can do work right now, others of us are having to put it down or change direction for a time, or focus on the care of others. This is all good and important work. Music selection by Janice Collins (Ambient ...
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The Live Story Podcast is a project focused on collecting and sharing stories of faith, risk, uncertainty and at times counter cultural decisions as they are happening. These stories are marked by their honesty, vulnerability, bravery and immediacy. We believe that sharing our stories is powerful, that asking questions is necessary and being completely present is essential. Join us as we explore real live stories of where life and faith intersect. To support the making of this podcast become ...
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Times Change But Courage Never Does. One of the most experienced Coaches in the UK of 35 years, discusses the importance of aiming at courage as the primary aim of life to reveal a life of bravery, clarity & purpose. A no fluff, reality based guidance of overcoming challenges and hardships using courage as a guide for meaning and success. The mission is to reignite the minds of men towards courage and let their lives unfold from there. The Courage Project Book - https://amzn.eu/d/8PU0nhX htt ...
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Embark on a journey with Ruth, creator of the wildly popular ConseCrate subscription box for ministers, and Dawn, veteran life coach to leaders to churches and non-profits through her business Big Picture Big Purpose, as they navigate the labyrinth of creativity on "Created Creative." Together, these creative entrepreneurs delve into the universal aspects of the creative life. From the restlessness within that compels us to build something new, whether it's a Lego castle or a life-altering v ...
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Have ever wanted to say things to your mother, or a loved one, but didn’t have the courage to do so? Well, you're not alone. Hey there, I'm Susan Gibson, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to my podcast, "Finding Forgiveness - A Family Fairy Tale." In this deeply personal podcast, I invite you to join me on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and healing. Over the span of five decades, I walked the path of finding forgiveness with my mother, a journey that led me to profound insights abo ...
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A recent study out show that at least 50 of the Venezuelans who were grabbed, put on airplanes, and disappeared into an El Salvador jail were in this country LEGALLY. They were here legally. Also, Trump pays off the family of one of his insurrectionists, and the issue is transparency. Transparency is so damn important. And team Biden really failed …
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Can You Put Yourself In Your Political Opponent’s Shoes?
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37:46Our “face to face conversations with Americans” continues this week with a group of folks sitting around a kitchen table in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. How divided are we? I asked Harris voters why people voted for Trump. I asked Trump voters why people voted for Harris. I asked them all to put the best reasons forward. They all struggled with …
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Ep 79 - Creativity in Small-Town Governance with Mayor Latham Hetland
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31:43In this episode of 'Creative', hosts Dawn and Ruth explore a spectrum of engaging topics surrounding everyday creativity and community impact. They delve into personal routines and the joys and challenges of balancing professional and personal life, including anecdotes from the hosts' daily experiences. Mayor Latham Hetland of New York Mills, Minne…
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Trump Whines, Outrage Sells, And The Cruelty Is The Point
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35:08Final look today at my conversation with former FBI/DHS intel expert Brian Murphy. How foreign adversaries influence our elections. Also, James Comey does something stupid, Trump world whines about it, way too many of us are way too easily offended, and Kristi Noem is pushing something utterly cruel & despicable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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Why It Matters That Democrats Acknowledge The Truth About Biden
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35:49My former political party, the Republican Party, is a cult. To stay in the party, you must pledge fealty to Trump. If you speak the truth about Trump or criticize Trump, you’re banished from the party. Democrats should be different. Voters would appreciate Democrats being different. Which is why Democrats should acknowledge the truth about Biden. A…
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Conversations With Americans: Why We’re So Easily Triggered By Events These Days
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41:05Continuing my conversation in Northern Virginia with former FBI and Homeland Security analyst Brian Murphy. Today we talk about misinformation & disinformation. Who’s responsible for the spread of both? What’s the result of both? What does it mean to be radicalized? Fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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The Curious Case of the Dizzy Kudu. Rhinos with an unexplained skin disease. A lion that could barely chew. Who do you call when there's a mystery at the zoo? The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's anatomical pathologists. These highly-skilled vets search for clues to investigate animal disease and death — sometimes encou…
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They fought alongside American troops for years. They risked their lives siding with and helping American troops in Afghanistan. And because of that, they were promised refuge here in America. Yesterday, Trump broke that promise and is sending them back to suffer under the Taliban. Shameful. Also, the plane from Qatar isn’t the Statue of Liberty, a…
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BONUS EPISODE - Enhance Your Creative Journey!
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3:19Join Our Patreon and Enhance Your Creative Journey In this episode of Created Creative, Dawn encourages listeners to join their Patreon by Thursday. She details the benefits of supporting the podcast at various levels, including participation in the 'Created Creative Container,' an interactive creative coworking session with fellow supporters and f…
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Polarization Is Our Biggest Internal Threat
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38:52This week, in my weekly face to face conversations with Americans, I sat down in Northern Virginia with regular guy/expert Brian Murphy, former Marine,FBI, and Homeland Security, to discuss the threats America faces at home and from abroad. Today, we dig into the threat of polarization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep 77 - Navigating Masculine Identity and Christian Nationalism with Angela Denker
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41:48In this episode of Created Creative, hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss the rise of gendered Christian nationalism and the challenges white men and boys face with guest Rev. Angela Denker from Minneapolis, author of 'Red State Christians' and 'Disciples of White Jesus.' The conversation explores radicalization, the influence of Christian masculinity, and …
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Do Most Americans Today Support Basic Decency?
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34:37A final clip today from my face to face conversation with folks from Lancaster, PA. Today they discuss whether a political party that ran on a “decency” platform could win. And this group of Republicans, former Republicans, and Democrats isn’t convinced it would win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A Respectful Disagreement On The Assault Weapons Ban
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1:12:01Nick Wilson at the Center for American Progress supports a ban on assault weapons. I don’t. We disagree. But we didn’t have a fight about the issue, we didn’t argue, we didn’t debate. We sat down and had a conversation. We listened to each other. We tried to gain understanding. We need to do more of this Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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Is There Room In The Democratic Party For Center-Right Former Republicans?
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33:04Our conversation with Democrats, Republicans, & former Republicans in Lancaster, PA continues today, and the focus is on the best way forward for the opposition party, the Democratic Party. The good folks in Lancaster wrestle with the age old question of how big of a tent should the Democratic Party be. And they’re not quite sure. Hosted on Acast. …
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I spent way too much of my day yesterday explaining to Trump voters that that image of Trump as the next pope wasn’t “fake news.” Time well spent. Stephen Miller thinks the American people are cruel. He’s wrong. Republicans are growing “antsy” with Trump and his tariffs. Cowards. And, American support for Ukraine and for free trade is growing. Good…
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Why The Divide In America? A Conversation With Folks In Lancaster, PA
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34:58I sat down with a group of twenty Republicans, former Republicans, and Democrats in Lancaster, PA. We talked about the political divide in America. Why all the hate politically these days? Why won’t Republicans stand up against Trump? Why are people afraid to engage with those they disagree with politically. Fascinating conversation. Hosted on Acas…
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Ep 76 - Creative Journeys: Road Trips and Side Hustles
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32:45In this episode of 'Creative Creative,' hosts Dawn and Ruth discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal road trip adventures to the intricacies of side hustles and the unique challenges faced by women in ministry. Dawn shares her experiences with her subscription box service 'Consecrate,' detailing its impactful support for ministers, particu…
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How Big Of A Tent Do Democrats Want To Be? Democrats Discuss
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40:18Final clip from my conversation with a group of Los Angeles progressives. Today, their party. Should they go left, go center, embrace them all, do they want to big a big tent? Do they want to win? Is the party big enough for AOC and Joe Walsh? A conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We Disagree On What Gretchen Whitmer Did. So We Talked About It
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52:17For the second time in a month, Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, found herself palling around with Donald Trump. I think this is wrong for her to do, writer/producer Andy Ostroy applauds her for doing what’s right by the people of her state. We disagree with each other. So we sat down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Whole Pronoun Thing. Did The Left Screw It Up? A Conversation
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39:06Continuing our conversation with a group of Los Angeles progressives. They know the whole fight over pronouns hurt Democrats in the election. But they’re all over the map as to why. The left still doesn’t seem to know how to navigate the culture war battles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From the time we’re old enough to hold a crayon, it feels instinctive to draw on the wall. But for MISS CHELOVE – also known as Cita Sadeli – this instinct became a calling. Through bold color and layered symbolism, she transforms everyday public spaces into deeply personal statements, inspiring some passers-by to wonder: what is the role of the pu…
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Trump & The People Who Work For Trump Are The World’s Biggest Crybabies
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34:13Tariffs. Tax increases on Americans, plain and simple. And Trump’s tariffs are going to devastate the lives of working class Americans. And when people bring up these facts, what do Trump and his people do? They whine, and they’re cry, and they play the victim. Pathetic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why Does The Left Think People Voted For Trump: A Conversation with Americans
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37:16Every week, I’m siting down with and having conversations with Americans. Of ALL political stripes. Recently, I sat down with a group of Los Angeles progressives. We talked about understanding the other side. They weighed in on why they think people are drawn to Trump. Interesting stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ep 75 - Creativity & Photography with Chris Stevens-Yu
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36:29Dawn and Ruth engage in a detailed conversation with Chris Stevens-Yu, a professional photographer and speech-language pathologist. Chris discusses his journey in photography, from childhood fascination with photos to developing his craft through community education and practice. He shares insights on street photography, the challenge of finding un…
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If Obama Sold ‘Get Rid Of The 2nd Amendment’ Ball Caps, Would MAGA Laugh
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38:42Trump is selling ball caps that read “Trump 2028,” and MAGA thinks it’s hilarious. No. It’s wrong, and it’s dangerous. Also, most of America isn’t MAGA and most of America isn’t the Bernie/AOC left. Most of America is in the big middle. So why do the extremes dominate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A Fascinating & Troubling Inside Look At The 2024 Presidential Campaign
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36:12A conversation with Jonathan Allen, who wrote an amazing inside look at the craziness of the 2024 presidential campaign with Amie Parnes - “Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House.” What was really going on behind the scenes, most especially with Biden and Harris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Too Many Americans See A ‘Deep State’ Everywhere
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36:11Way too many Americans have lost faith in way too many of our institutions. And when that happens, it’s fertile ground for demagogues to come along and spread lies & conspiracies, dangerously furthering that distrust. Awhile back, I went to central PA and found out most folks I spoke with there believe it is possible to steal an election in America…
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Democrats, It’s Never Wrong Politically To Do The Right Thing
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32:04California governor Gavin Newsom said the other day that talking about due process for Abrego Garcia is a “distraction.” A distraction that team Trump wants. No. Fighting to defend due process, to defend civil liberties is never a distraction. And Democrats, if you won’t fight to defend due process, then don’t bother fighting to defend anything. Ho…
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Fears Of Tyranny, Fears Of Division. Listening to Los Angeles Progressives
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35:26Every week I’m out on the road having conversations with Americans, with regular folks, of all political viewpoints. Listening to their take on America. Today a clip from a conversation with 6 left of center Americans in Los Angeles. Their biggest worries and their biggest fears for this country they love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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