Best Brian Craven Podcasts (2024)

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WTS 310: Mero & Danny 1:08:42

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Subscribe to hear all of our new episodes free and first and head over to Instagram and X (Twitter) where you'll find us - @WTSpod This week the lads catch up on life and what's going on with Bruce Springsteen, The Dublin Portal and why we can't have nice things, the urge to procrastinate, and lots more besides.…

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The Art Box - Episode 188 - Blessings of Nature - Best in Show - Meet Lynn Craven 9:58

4h ago9:58

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May 2024 Blessing of Nature exhibition Best in Show award winner Lynn Craven. You get magic when you have two well respected award winning artists sit down for a chat at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center. In the second of our series of exhibition Best in Show interviews our host Floyd Johnson grabbed Award winner Lynn Craven to talk about his unique ar…

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The Art Box - Episode 186 - Reaping Colors, Patterns, and Shapes - Meet Jeannie Hua 42:48

21h ago42:48

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After meeting Jeannie at her exhibition, "Invisible Memories," at Core Contemporary co-curated by Mylène Lachance-Paquin and Nancy Good we just knew she was our next guest. Her exhibition is described as dynamic, multi-layered paintings and collages fearlessly travel through concepts of cultural migration, historical and contemporary racism, fraugh…

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The Art Box - Episode 182 - Celebrating Life - Meet Bobbie Ann Howell and Robin Stark 1:02:56

1d ago1:02:56

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We had the delightful opportunity to attend the "Celebrating Life! Masters' Exhibition 2024" held at the Charleston Heights Art Center Gallery in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. Amidst the breathtaking artwork, we had the pleasure of sitting down with artists Bobbie Ann Howell and Robin Stark to delve into their creative processes and inspirations. …

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The Art Box - Episode 183 - Shaped by Wilderness and Wildness - Meet Michael Engelhard 44:07

3d ago44:07

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Boom, this hit our wheelhouse of nature, public lands, native culture and creativity, Linda and Steve thought they were in heaven interviewing Fairbanks based naturalist, wilderness guide and writer Michael Engelhard. Come join us for an interview touching on how Michaels western adventures shapes his writing. Click here for Micheals website. Click…

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The Art Box - Episode 185 - Dreaming of Junipers - Meet Cody Chamberlin 45:52

1d ago45:52

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This is a marvelous episode that artists will appreciate from beginning to end. Linda Harris masterful job of asking questions displays the breadth of her guest research and profound understanding of the creative process. Besides being a great artist, Cody is very much a conservationist, lover of all thing’s nature and a full-time ranger with the U…

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The Art Box - Episode 184 - It's a Small "art" World - Meet Sean Russell 1:17:46

3h ago1:17:46

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A Saturday Art Box road trip to Las Vegas found us at the Blue Ox Tavern on Sahara meeting up with artist and College of Southern Nevada (CSN) professor Sean Russell for a wide-ranging and fun chat about creativity and art. Slip on the headphones, sit back, maybe grab a glass of good red wine, or an IPA and enjoy this lovely conversation. No extra …

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Life After Doom With Brian McLaren 1:09:25

1h ago1:09:25

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It's possible to lean into hope to such a degree that responsibility for action can seem either unneeded or futile. That's just one of the important observations this week's guest, Brian McLaren, makes to host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio program and podcast. Brian's latest book is Life A…

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WTS 309: Susan Dennehy 1:04:21

2h ago1:04:21

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This week we're joined by Susan Dennehy – an award-winning documentary maker and radio producer. Her latest radio documentary Last One on the Train is a 6-part series (airing on RTÉ Radio One and available online) that brings a personal perspective to life for physically disabled people in Ireland. Episode five of the series features our very own G…

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The Art Box - Episode 189 - Coyotes are Among Us, Relax - Don Molde 16:40

2h ago16:40

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In our efforts to publish community based content, today we will talk about coyotes. As Mesquite pushes boundaries deeper into coyote habitats, rapid development, driven by population growth and economic expansion, encroaches upon the once-remote territories where coyotes roam. As Mesquite expands, it brings infrastructure, residential areas, and c…

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The Art Box - Episode 181 - Off the Rails 42:56

1d ago42:56

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Linda and Steve welcome Suzie White as our "From the Theatre" host. Suzie will be focusing on performing arts in the Virgin Valley and beyond. Today Suzie welcomes Al Vysinka and Jim Blanco from the musical trio "Off the Rails" to our STEAM Center studio to chat about their upcoming performance at the Mesquite Community Theatre on Saturday May 18. …

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The Art Box - Episode 180 - Muskegon, Trappers and Writing - Meet Brian Cornett 49:19

8d ago49:19

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What a pleasure it was to sit down with Brian Cornett in our Do It Best Hardware recording studio in the Mesquite Works STEAM Center. Brian is just a nice guy, with a heart for volunteering and writing. We hope you enjoy this episode with a true Mesquite upstanding citizen and artist.By vvarts

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Democracy & Religious Freedom: The Next Generation 57:56

1d ago57:56

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"You can't wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time." With that powerful quote from former US Rep. Pat Schroeder, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush teed up an in-depth look at strategies for protecting the vote and religious freedom for all, as well as an introduction to a series of inclusive conversations around LGBTQI+ lives i…

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WTS 308: Richy Craven 51:48

2d ago51:48

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This week we're joined by author Richy Craven who recently released his first book – Spirit Level. Spirit Level tells the story of a directionless 20-something-year-old named Danny Hook who, after his best friend dies in a drunk driving accident, discovers he can see ghosts... but only when pissed. We chat with Richy about the book, how it came tog…

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Jim Wallis: False White Gospel 52:40

8d ago52:40

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The U.S. is now barely six months away from the 2024 election, and division and extremism seem to be at an all-time high. Race and religion play roles in much of the rhetoric surrounding the coming vote, and whether it’s imposing religion into public schools, dismantling reproductive freedom, or rolling back voting rights, Christian nationalists ar…

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The Art Box - Episode 179 - The Great Gallery - Meet National Park Service VolunteersTeresa and Dave 34:23

13d ago34:23

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You might recognize Teresa Skye and Dave Ward from their appearance in Episode 76 - Deep Space, Volunteering and Nature Journaling - from March 10, 2023. We recorded at their campsite in Gold Butte National Monument. The Art Box has not been recorded outside since then until now. Steve drove 323 miles to Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Par…

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The Art Box - Episode 177 - Imagine Nature - Meet Liana Morales 44:56

14d ago44:56

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Steve was honored in early 2023 to attend Torrey House Press Voices for the West Writers Workshop in Sprindale, Utah just outside of Zion National Park. Our fiction group was led by amazing author Kase Johnstun and included Morgan Sjogren (Path of Light), Stacie Shannon Denetosie (The Missing Morningstar), the talented Liana Morales, many others an…

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Reproductive Rights on Trial with Skye Perryman 55:49

15d ago55:49

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In the coming days, the United States Supreme Court will hear a case on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) – a federal law that guarantees all people treatment for emergency medical conditions. However, anti-abortion extremists are trying to exclude pregnant people from EMTALA’s long-standing protections. This has the potential …

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The Art Box - Episode 178 - Mesquite Public Arts Comission 19:43

16d ago19:43

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The Art Box was pleased to welcome Mesquite Public Arts Commission (MPAC) Chair Karen Miskimins to our Do It Best Hardware Studio at the Mesquite Works STEAM Center to chat about promoting public art in Mesquite. Our wide-ranging conversation ran from MPAC inauguration by the city council, to initiatives such as First Fridays, fundraising, pollinat…

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Melynda Gallagher, Co-Owner of Lost Shoe Brewery and Roasting Company 45:51

27d ago45:51

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Melynda Gallagher, co-owner of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company, recounts her transition from corporate accounting to entrepreneurship. She discusses the challenges of starting the business, the balance between coffee and beer offerings, and the creation of a community-focused space. The conversation touches on the operational aspects of the …

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The Art Box - Episode 176 - A Little Bit Country - Meet DJ Van Dyke 28:48

22d ago28:48

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We were graced at our Do It Best Hardware studio in the Mesquite STEAM Center with local entertainer DJ Van Dyke. Listen in as DJ recounts her journey of creativity and song that she will be sharing this May in Mesquite. DJ Van Dyke is an Iowa farm girl who made her way to Nevada by way of a short stop in Colorado that lasted 42 years. DJ headlined…

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Faith and LGBT Politics with R. G. Cravens 52:08

23d ago52:08

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While some traditions and congregations may be more inclusive than others, LGBTQ+ people have always had a presence in faith communities. When faith communities are affirming of LGBTQ+ people, it creates opportunities for more welcoming spaces, challenges forces of division, and fosters a society that embraces pluralism and intersectionality. This …

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WTS 307: Brian Lloyd 56:06

23d ago56:06

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This week we're all about movies and TV as Movies Editor with Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins us for a chat. We chat about big-screen and small-screen favourites, cast a critical eye toward the Oscars, and ask why do they reboot movies that were never any good in the first place?By WTSpod with Danny & Mero

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The Art Box - Episode 175 - "Treat Life Like Art" Meet Lydia Wolfe 51:00

30d ago51:00

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It was our pleasure to host Lydia Wolfe as a guest on the Art Box Podcast. Lydia is full of energy in her work at Get Outdoors Nevada and her many other heartfelt commitments to our local community. Those who know Steve, know that he loves quotes and Lydia gave him two "Every artist breathes life into the piece they are making" and one so amazing i…

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Words On Fire With Fred Garcia 54:46

30d ago54:46

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Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding and solidarity among diverse communities. However, when wielded maliciously, they can also serve as a dangerous tool for sowing discord and causing division. This week on The State of Belief, the weekly radio show and…

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WTS 306: Kerrie Leonard 58:43

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This week we're joined by Irish Paralympian Kerrie Leonard. Kerrie represented Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics which, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, were held in 2021. Kerrie tells us about her experience in those historic, pandemic games and what it was like for athletes at the events. Kerrie tells us what brought her to Archery and how it he…

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The Art Box - Episode 173 - Pop Up Produce Stands - Southern Nevada Health District 13:40

1M ago13:40

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As part of our humanities programming The Virgin Valley Artists' Association and The Art Box are proud to present a podcast with Southern Nevada Health Districts health educator Pitchaya Pattasema. Pitchaya oversees the Pop-Up Produce Stands program. The Pop-Up Produce Stands program is part of CDC’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health…

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The Art Box - Episode 169 - Never too late to start exercising - Meet Donna and Ann 44:16

1M ago44:16

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If you hang out at the Mesquite Rec Center chances are you will catch a glimpse of our two whirlwind friends Donna and Ann buzzing about, teaching classes and being happy. Linda has been working for some time to schedule a podcast and poof a week ago our Art Box studio in the STEAM Center came alive with these two dynamos. Here is a little bit abou…

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The Art Box - Episode 174 - Best of Show March 2024 - Linda Harris 9:19

1M ago9:19

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We are going to start a new short podcast idea by interviewing artists whose works have received Best of Show awards. Not just at our local gallery but from anywhere. We will start with the Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery March exhibition "Through Our Eyes" and the Best of Show "Leaping Lizards Southwest Style" by Linda Harris. Linda is interviewed by F…

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Worth Fighting For: John Pavlovitz 56:21

1M ago56:21

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As many faith traditions across the globe celebrate important Holy Days this weekend, it provides an opportunity for introspection and diving deeper into our personal relationships with faith. At a time in our history when an extremist religious minority seeks to weaponize faith in the service of an authoritarian political agenda, it’s important to…

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The Art Box - Episode 171 - Enjoying Mother Nature Through Vintage Lens - Meet Lori Rowland 56:57

1M ago56:57

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Steve looks forward to Spring every year when Lori and Dan Rowland visit Gold Butte National Monument giving him friends to go out and play. This year JT and Anastasiya came along with Dan, Lori, Ruby and myself on a good hike in Garden Canyon. The next day Lori and Dan visited our STEAM Center studio for a much anticipated podcast. Lori was her al…

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Surviving God with Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw 56:21

1M ago56:21

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Over the past several years, the global church has been grappling with sex abuse scandals and how to address and lift up the needs of survivors. In their new book, Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors, theologians Rev. Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Rev. Susan M. Shaw work to dismantle traditional theological construc…

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WTS 305: Paul Micheau 1:17:22

2M ago1:17:22

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This week Paul Micheau joins us from the Is it Worth It channel on social media. Paul talks about creating videos and reviewing food as an ordinary Joe. He has travelled around Ireland giving honest reviews of everything from the humble but iconic breakfast roll to Michelin Star restaurants. Paul's "Is it worth it" review is based on price, taste, …

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The Art Box - Episode 170 - Sounds of the Blue Spaces - Meet Fred Bell 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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The Art Box was privileged to host director Fred Bell at our STEAM Center studio. Fred recently captured the Best Nevada Filmmaker award at the Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City, Nevada for “Sounds of Blue Spaces.” Fred Bell is very comfortable sitting in the desert, miles from anywhere, listening to (and recording) the spirit of the land. A …

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Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement: AnneMarie Mingo 56:51

2M ago56:51

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The outsized, but often forgotten, role of women in the Civil Rights Movement has come up several times recently on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio program and podcast. Now, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes an expert on the subject, Dr. AnneMarie Mingo. Her new book, out on March 26th, 2024, is titled Have You Go…

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The Art Box - Episode 172 - Almost Maine, Director Bob Craig 12:22

2M ago12:22

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Our friend Bob Craig zoomed into our STEAM Center studio to chat about the Virgin Valley Theatre Groups coming production of Almost Maine. As Director, Bob provides us a unique look at this popular play, its stories, it's almost-ish, and it's magic. Gwen and I have our tickets for opening night, this is going to be our spring MUST SEE in the Virgin…

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Luiz DaCosta, Owner of Modular Concepts 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Luiz DaCosta shares his journey from Brazil to the US, detailing his transition from early work in healthcare to launching a successful cleaning business amidst economic adversity. He emphasizes the importance of valuing employees, building customer relationships, and the role of family in business. Luiz also discusses the challenges of labor short…

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Racism and the American Church with Jemar Tisby 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Since long before the MAGA movement and the January 6 insurrection, white Christian nationalists have been pushing an agenda that marginalizes and discriminates against communities of color. We have seen how right-wing extremists have hidden behind Christianity as a cover for white supremacy, antithetical to Christian values of acceptance and justi…

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The Art Box - Episode 167 - Too Much Talent is Trapped in Poverty - Meet Denzy Dark 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Linda and Tyler sat down with Pennsylvania based artist Denzy Dark recently for a wide ranging discussion of poetry, creativity, visual arts and life in general. This will go down as one of our best podcasts. Denzy Dark, artistic alias for Dustin Nispel, is an international award-winning poet and visual artist. His works dive into dark surrealism w…

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The Art Box - Episode 168 - From Lullabies to Band Camp - Meet Natalie Harris 16:17

2M ago16:17

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Linda and her granddaughter Natalie sat down during the summer to discuss music in the schools, and the physical and intellectual challenges of playing an instrument in a marching band. Natalie has advanced in her music since this discussion, and recently won Gold for her saxophone solo in her District Competition. She now advances to the state com…

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The Art Box - Episode 165 - Path of Light - Meet Morgan Sjogren 38:55

2M ago38:55

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Morgan Sjogren is an author, explorer, and defender of wild places. Her books and writing focus on human-powered adventure, public lands, conservation, history, travel, and food. Sjogren devotes much of her writing and time to advocate, educate, and inspire others to help protect endangered landscapes and the environment. Sjogren is the author of P…

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The Art Box - Episode 164 - Science, Art, and Waterfowl We Love Duck Stamps 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Our good friends from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Jennifer Heroux and Rob Vinson drove to Mesquite to enlighten our listeners about the history of US wildlife refuges and how the Federal Duck Stamp Program has positively impacted wildlife through land preservation. Jennifer oversees the Nevada Junior Duck Stamp program and she takes time to e…

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Building trust in divisive times: Najeeba Syeed and Manu Meel 57:39

2M ago57:39

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On March 7, 2024, interfaith leaders from across the country will gather in Minneapolis for an Interfaith Symposium at Augsburg University. The symposium offers an opportunity for people to build community, collaboration, and trust by participating in vital interfaith dialogue. During a time when religiously motivated hate crimes are on the rise an…

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The Art Box - Episode 161 - 39th Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering - Wrap Up 0:50

2M ago0:50

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We wrapped up our visit to Elko, enjoying our old friends and making many new ones. Not much sleep, long ride up and back but our time was precious. We hope you can enjoy the myraid of talented guests that graced our mic. Many thanks to the worldwide fans of The Art Box and to our sponsors the Virgin Valley Artists' Association.…

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