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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
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Choice Hacking

Jennifer L. Clinehens

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Customer and user behaviors can seem irrational. Shaped by mental shortcuts and psychological biases, their actions often appear random and unpredictable. So what’s a marketer or entrepreneur to do? In the Choice Hacking podcast, we uncover the psychology behind the world’s best marketing, using examples (and cautionary tales) to help us figure out what makes buyers tick.
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Every law enforcement officer has a story to tell! Whether cautionary tales or stories that inspire and encourage…they are all based on real experiences! Get ready to hear from the men and women who put their lives on the line every day for their communities and their country! This is the LEO First Podcast with Michael Laidler!
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The Cassandra Voices podcast is an Irish home for independent journalism with a global perspective. The prophetess Cassandra advised her fellow Trojans to reject the horse the Greeks had seemingly left behind as a gift, but was ignored. This podcast provides cautionary tales and inspiring narratives to illuminate our own troubled times. Host: Cassandra Voices Music: Loafing Heroes Produced by Massimiliano Galli
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The Dream

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From Little Everywhere and Pushkin Industries, and hosted by Jane Marie, comes the third season of The Dream. Past seasons of this award-winning investigative podcast looked at pyramid schemes and the world of wellness. This season we're getting to know the gurus and life coaches who claim they know the secret to living our best lives. Is it all in our mindset? Or our privilege? Or are we all under a spell? Find out this September.
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The tech media loves a splashy funding announcement - millions of dollars injected into a hot startup primed to become a unicorn. But what about the work behind those headlines? Host Jason Yeh, a former VC and venture-backed startup founder, talks with entrepreneurs about how they raised the capital to launch world-changing startups. Their conversations uncover incredible stories including cautionary tales, inspirational memories, and even some insightful tips. Keep up with us on social @fun ...
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Before we became agents, we always felt in the dark with the real estate process. It is our goal to demystify all the moving parts of real estate by bringing our 40 years of collective experience with stories, guests, and real market data to the home buying, selling, and investing process.
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Auto Off Topic is a weekly podcast where we talk cars, adventures with cars or anything that might be related to cars. We’ll even have the occasional guest.We’ll share the highs and lows of old car/project car ownership. We’ll tell cautionary tales about rusty bolts, blown head gaskets, snapped timing belts, spun bearings, janky wiring and how we fixed them. When not wrenching, we enjoy back road driving and our local Cars and Coffee. The hosts Brad DeSantis and Andrew Pascarella are two car ...
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Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four year ...
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Cybersecurity guru Steve Gibson joins Leo Laporte every Tuesday. Steve and Leo break down the latest cybercrime and hacking stories, offering a deep understanding of what's happening and how to protect yourself and your business. Security Now is a must listen for security professionals every week. Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 20:30 UTC.
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Norco 80

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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and neve ...
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The DC area known as the DMV has had some wildly creative people born or developed their creativity in the area. From Emmylou Harris to Fugazi or from Link Wray to Logic and Wale. Eduardo Sanchez developing and changing the horror genre with The Blair Witch Project. The birthplace of comedy legend Dave Chappelle and many others that have contributed to a constant legacy of creative people coming out of the DMV. You will hear interviews with artists and creative people from the area and about ...
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Just B Divorced is the deconstruction of a decade long divorce. Ten years after her divorce nightmare began, Bethenny Frankel is ready to tell her story. Bethenny is an unintentional expert on divorce. The time has finally come for her to share her story, her wisdom (heartache and pain) about this topic that most of us know all too well. The only thing that got her through the worst time of her life was the thought of helping people to never have to endure what she has. This series is a caut ...
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From aspirational plans on a napkin sketch to a full fledged studio, Emerging will illuminate your path to entrepreneurial success in architecture. Join Jeffrey, Lexi, and Chris as they share the unfiltered story and firsthand account of starting their own architecture firm. Topics include business structure, finance, branding, and more, offering insights and cautionary tales for aspiring firm founders.
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Cautionary Tales With Harper

Cautionary Tales With Harper

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Our whole lives, we are told “Cautionary Tales” to keep us safe from trouble. But how many cautionary tales do you live by? Are there other things in this world we should be aware of beyond the obvious? This is the podcast where Harper and Tony Brueski explores true cautionary tales and what happens to those who did not heed the warning and learned the hard way. Please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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The Innerventions podcast, hosted by Hawa Bond, inspires listeners to succeed and achieve personal mastery through divine confrontations with their perceived obstacles. Sometimes, you just have to sit across the table from yourself to face the root of your challenges (sometimes known as your BS) whether it’s your man, your money, or your manifestations. “Many don’t realize how their inner thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and deep conditioning block the happiness, peace, joy, and success they se ...
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Who is Lolita? The Nabokov literary classic has sparked infinite discussion in the 65 years since its release, but the cultural memory the book has left behind lives more in romance and fashion aesthetics than a cautionary tale about a deceptive predator and his young prey. Jamie Loftus wants to know how we got here, and this series traces Lolita -- the person, Dolores Haze -- from her literary origin to current status as a doomed icon.
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TODDtalks

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Todd Avila recalls events leading him toward both success and failure. A cautionary tale of Love, Laughs, and Excess Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tedwho/support
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I'm in my mid 20s realizing that I might have some half decent advice for women younger than me, and eventually my future daughter. Join me and select guests on a whirl wind of stories, topics and anecdotes that will be either cautionary tales or funny tales that led me and my friends to some sort of realization about life.
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Minnesota Now

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.
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Imagine Air Theater is an anthology series of short audio plays created by Terry Phillips. They are presented in the style of old-time radio programs, but with contemporary themes. These are stories about the world as it might have been, the world as it could be. Some are inspiring tales, some are cautionary tales. Our troupe of actors and writers work together remotely to overcome the constraints of the pandemic.
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Strap yourself in for lots of kinky and open dialogue from a Woman who has experience with Pro-Domming and the BDSM Lifestyle. Her live-in chaste sissy sub joins in on some of the open discussions involving kink, chastity, BDSM and what it means to be a good Domme and sub. Are you are drawn to BDSM & wondered why? Do the dynamics in a D/s relationship, intrigue you? Do you feel the submissive cravings, but cannot express that in your current relationship, or as a single person? Or, are you a ...
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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Spokelore

Annie Wylde & Nikki Van De Car

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Spokelore chronicles the misadventures of two far flung best friends, Annie and Nikki, who find themselves embroiled in spectral discord and cryptid confusion as they strive to reunite. Though spooky shenanigans will inevitably unfold, remember: this is a cautionary tale.
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An insightful and relatable advice podcast that’s equally about tangents as it is about tips. Megan and rotating guests tell stories and act as cautionary tales so you don’t make the same mistakes they did. DM your questions to @justatippodcast on instagram
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Vets Talk

Kevin Horgan

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Vets-Talk is an opportunity for you to showcase your best qualities: •Teach others your expertise, •Show the side not found on four corners of a resume, •Tell a life lesson, •Give the world that funny anecdote that kills at parties, •Share the leadership success or failure, you experienced as that leader or subordinate, •Tell the cautionary tale… Put yourself out there… What would others, especially veterans or those aspiring to serve, want to know about YOUR experience?
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Radioactive

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Before CNN and Fox News, before shock jocks and powerful pundits, there was Father Charles Coughlin, an ambitious priest who invented political talk radio as we know it, brought down one president and crowned another, and was at one point considered the most powerful man in America. He was also a rabid antisemite who wrote fan mail to Mussolini and cheered on Hitler, and who used his enormous platform to spread hate. In this 8-part podcast, Detroit journalist Andrew Lapin weaves together arc ...
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Homeroom University

Menace Material Entertainment

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Homeroom University is a podcast about podcasts, covering every genre of podcasting! 🎙️Listen Now On Spotify, Apple Podcast, and MORE!🎙️ https://homeroomuniversity.podbean.com/ Host: Tone Groove, J Noblez & AJ The Menace Produced by: Menace Material Ent. & LAY Ent.
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Viktor Orbán has become an icon to far-right Christian nationalists around the world. How did this onetime radical firebrand become one of Vladimir Putin's staunchest allies -- referred to by some as a "Trojan horse for Russia?" Do Orbán and his majority Fidesz party serve the best interests and desires of the people? Or is he the godfather of a criminal organization built on conspiracy theories about the European Union, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, George Soros and others? Is Viktor Or ...
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Dee Digest

Divine Umeh

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A storytelling-advice podcast that shares personal life experiences and challenges to help you navigate life in your 20s or life in general. Divine Umeh and rotating guests tell stories, give advice and act as cautionary tales so you don’t make the same mistakes they did.
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Life Paranormal with V offers chills and thrills for those who are fascinated by supernatural phenomenon. The show's mystifying ambiance propels listeners into spine-chilling stories recounted by V and her guests. Partake in haunting conversation of ghostly legends, cautionary tales, UFOs, and cryptids! It is a safe space for paranormal witnesses to speak of their encounters, and encourages those who feel different to embrace their spookiness!
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The Scorched Earth A serialized Science Fiction Radio Drama in nine parts By Bruce R. Coleman Cast of Characters Ridge Prothro: Rick Espiallat Pete Hertwig: Max Swarner Luanne Bellman: Lisa Anne Haram Ray Purcell: Blake Blair Doc Martinez: Adrian Godinez Alice Tisdale: Arianna Movassagh Micah: Heath Billups Lydia Vossburgh: Lee Jamison Frank Lassiter: Daylon Walton THE SCORCHED EARTH focuses on the lives of a small group of ordinary people living in the Texas town of Makepeace ( 40 miles wes ...
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The Turn Around Podcast

Vanguard Podcast Network

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Every week an episode of “The Turn Around Podcast” is released, each one documenting the hoop journey of Bull City's own Stewart “Squirt” Holley. Squirt's raw storytelling is both a cautionary tale and a hero's journey, starting from worn park courts to polished hardwood floors where only professionals are allowed to play. The Turn Around Podcast is a true life basketball story of how a tall, skinny, Black boy from rural North Carolina became a prison yard baller, international basketball st ...
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Oliver Gray and Rich Williams are sent to their rooms to have a good think about what they’ve done. With numerous references to accidental drinking, missed opportunities and Birgit’s potato salad, this cautionary tale is the story behind the stories – the perfect audio companion to Oliver’s never-ending series of books about things people don't usually write books about.
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Designer smack-talk about the good, the bad & the ugly brands in your life... Ever wonder WTF is up with some of these companies? Join designers John & Jesse as they riff on the packaging used by some of the world's greatest (and not-so-greatest) brands. Not just for designers -- this is real talk about the products & services we all use. Featuring brutally honest critiques, cautionary tales, sidebars & scandalous real-life hijinks. Meet us on aisle 9!
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Cybersecurity guru Steve Gibson joins Leo Laporte every Tuesday. Steve and Leo break down the latest cybercrime and hacking stories, offering a deep understanding of what's happening and how to protect yourself and your business. Security Now is a must listen for security professionals every week. Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 20:30 UTC.
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Basement Now

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Four years later, the impact of a series of tornadoes in North Mississippi is still visible, and still deeply felt. In this podcast, from WTVA Creative Content, the stories of emergency workers, Meteorologists, survivors and those who lost their lives are all told. "Basement Now" serves as a cautionary tale, and a memorial to victims. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor - Don Anderson Voice - Alan Matthew
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Kamote Cues

Katrina Dumanjug

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Kamote Cues include flash memoirs that give you a subtle slice of insight from relatable human experiences. These stories, which are mainly products of bad decisions, impulsive actions, unlucky moments, may serve as cautionary tales of what may happen to you when you encounter the same scenarios. Bonus topics are commentaries on career, finances, literature, and more. Send me a voice message for comments: https://anchor.fm/katdumanjug Create your podcasts here: https://anchor.fm/how-to-start ...
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What’s the Big Idea? is an integrated marketing podcast from Adams & Knight that digs into today’s boldest trends, brightest work, and biggest ideas. In each episode we dissect a fresh topic, debate our takes (sometimes hot, sometimes not), share cautionary tales – and strategies to course correct. Tune in for a dose of inspiration, actionable advice, and healthy conversation to stay ahead of the curve, up your marketing game, and spark your own big idea thinking.
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A theology and apologetics podcast born out of a love of God‘s word, a hope to find common ground with those who study it, and a desire to outline truth as the Bible tells it.
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If you've ever wanted to know more about the creative process of a full-length album, you're in luck. Tales From the Homestead is a podcast series that takes you behind the scenes of Tallsome Tales, the sixth release from The Carnivaleros. The Tucson-based band describes their music as Desert Bayou, which includes a mix of Eastern European, Zydeco, and Tex-Mex influences. Every episode, we deconstruct a new song before playing it, giving you the inside scoop on every cut off the album. You'l ...
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We are entering that time of year when adventurous Minnesotans start answering the call of the Boundary Waters, the pristine and isolated land and water we love so much in this state. The Boundary Waters has seen an increase in visitors over the past few years, likely due to the pandemic. Regional journalist and paddle enthusiast Joe Friedrichs wan…
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Cautionary Tales will be LIVE on stage in London this May. Tickets are on sale now: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/cautionary-tales/ Sam Israel had a problem. The investors in his hedge fund, Bayou Capital, were expecting spectacular returns. Sam himself had spent years proclaiming the fund's brilliant results. But in reality, Sam had been markin…
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Sam Israel had a problem. The investors in his hedge fund, Bayou Capital, were expecting spectacular returns. Sam himself had spent years proclaiming the fund's brilliant results. In reality, Sam had been marking his own homework, publishing fraudulent accounts and using these to lure in new investors. What to do? Well, the logical thing of course:…
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*NOTE: throughout this episode I refer to Moses as a "murderer." I'd like it to be clear that I, personally, view Moses' action of killing the Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave as a justified act not worthy of the title of murder. Modern Torah readers, and even first century Christians (see Stephen's statement on this event) seem to view Mose…
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A near-Universal (Local) Linux Elevation of Privilege vulnerability TechCrunch informed AT&T of a 5 year old data breach Signal to get very useful cloud backups Telegram to allow restricted incoming HP exits Russia ahead of schedule Advertisers are heavier users of Ad Blockers than average Americans! The Google Incognito Mode Lawsuit Canonical figh…
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In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier looks at the process of gaining American Citizenship, and what it means to become truly American. Why over the last decade did over seven million non-Americans choose to become American? And what does this process look like? David talks to a New Zealander who chose to Naturalise before looking at some A…
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Each month, Dr. Jon Hallberg joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about topics that are important to your health and take a deep dive into medical news. Hallberg is a family medicine physician at Mill City Clinic and a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. In this installment of Vital Signs, he weighs in on whether higher cig…
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College protestors across the nation — including in Minnesota — woke up in tents this morning. A growing number of students have joined rallies and campouts to protest the Israel-Hamas war and demand their schools cut financial ties to Israel. Student journalists from Hamline University in St. Paul and the University of Minnesota Twin Cities joined…
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Students at Hamline University are setting up an encampment, protesting the Israel-Hamas war, and University of Minnesota students will be re-starting protests on campus today. We spoke with two student journalists — one from each university — about free speech on campus. Dr. Jon Hallberg drew connections between art and medicine, plus he addressed…
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In late 2021, Matt Ridley and Alina Chan published the hardback edition of ‘Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19’. Well received by many and loathed by some, it remains the most comprehensive book on the origin of the pandemic that leans in the direction of the lab. In a debate that has neither gone away nor gotten more polite over time, th…
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Chris Pine (Poolman, Star Trek, Wonder Woman) is an actor, producer, and director. Chris joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the thrills of a catastrophe, falling in love with nicotine toothpicks, and what growing up in old Hollywood was like. Chris and Dax talk about how hard it is to expose your emotions, how much they love saunas, and the exper…
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Welcome to the latest episode where we try to make sense of the current campus protests springing up all over the country. Is it Pro Palestinian, Pro Hamas or Anti-Israel? Are these protests another form of chaos control funded by Soros and his minions? Later we explain "ZOG" (Zionist Occupied Government) and ask why our government is occupied by a…
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The market is still in an interesting place and why we are discussing current market dynamics, pricing trends, and what buyers and sellers need to know in this evolving landscape. In today’s episode, we unpack the intricacies of the current housing market including days on market, median sales prices, and strategies for negotiating property prices.…
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A youth violence prevention initiative is being piloted in Hennepin County. We talked to Mary Moriarty about how she hopes to keep young people out of trouble, amid several high profile cases involving teens. Women's Advocates in St. Paul was believed to be the first women's domestic violence shelter in the U.S., and this year it is celebrating 50 …
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The things that run rampant in the culture of the world inevitably filter into the Church though, hopefully, to a lesser degree. One of these unfortunate things is the seeming desire to make division out of differences. Even in local church congregations where people, generally, have a lot in common, we find ways to divide ourselves contrary to Chr…
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Saturday marks one year since Minnesota became a refuge state for transgender people. The state’s status has reached far beyond its borders, leading a Russian couple to seek safety here in Minnesota. Erik Beda’s mere existence is practically a death sentence in Russia. He’s transgender, which is illegal and considered an act of terror in the countr…
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Mostly some project car updates and and a round of Craig Craig Don't tell me. Brad ruined his childhood memories apparently by reading some old car magazines and Andrew's volvo will soon be on the way. Please Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Comments, Questions, complaints; email us at autoofftopic@gmai…
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Dave Klepaida was one of the good Samaritans who came to the rescue of Sam Orbovich after his car started on fire during an accident on I-94 in St. Paul. MPR News Minnesota Now producer Ellen Finn spoke with him for our “Thank You, Stranger” segment, a featured dedicated to those we do not know who make our day. Klepaida was driving his truck on it…
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Now for the question on the mind of every Timberwolves fan this week: Wolves in four? The team has won two games so far in a seven game series against the Phoenix Suns. It’s an exciting comeback after Minnesota lost to Phoenix every time they were matched in the regular season. Two more wins and the Wolves secure their spot in round two of the NBA …
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St. Paul is home to what’s considered the first shelter for survivors of domestic violence in the nation. It started when a group of volunteers in a legal office were taking calls from women seeking advice about divorce and changing their names. Shelley Cline worked with the founders of the organization back in the 1980s. Holly Henning is the curre…
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A program to prevent youth violence could reach more young people in Hennepin County. County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in a press conference on Wednesday that her office and the county are each spending $250,000 to expand the effort. A pilot program that was already in place connected youth on supervised probation with outreach workers. Unde…
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Phil Heath (Breaking Olympia) is a 7x Mr. Olympia winner and professional bodybuilder. Phil joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what his diet is like, how he lost his innocence at an early age, and his journey into bodybuilding. Phil and Dax talk about their admiration for Arnold Schwarzenegger, how they learned to control their aggression, and th…
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In this episode of the Back Channel, we explore the importance of addressing competition during investor meetings. Drawing on an analogy from the hosts undergrad economics class, he emphasizes the significance of positioning oneself confidently alongside competitors and calmly articulating one's unique value proposition. Rather than avoiding the co…
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The largest school district in the state broke through an impasse over diversity efforts in its budget. We talked with Anoka-Hennepin’s superintendent about what happened in a meeting that stretched for more than five hours last night. A suite of newspapers serving the southwest suburbs and nearby communities will shut down in the coming days, leav…
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The local news landscape is shrinking. On Thursday, the Chaska Herald, Chanhassen Villager and Jordan Independent will print final editions. On Saturday, Shakopee Valley News, Prior Lake American, Savage Pacer and Southwest will shutter. The group of papers encompasses Southwest News Media. And their sister publications in Hutchinson and Litchfield…
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Anoka-Hennepin school board members reached an agreement early Wednesday to avoid a budget showdown over objections raised by one board member about district equity initiatives. “The budget needed approval so we can keep the basic, fundamental core operations happening,” said Cory McIntyre, the district superintendent. He said the board agreed to c…
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Gardeners—and their parched yards—are looking forward to the rain this weekend. We brought in our resident gardening expert Meg Cowden to share some wisdom, like when to reseed your patchy lawn and how to maximize a small garden space. Cowden is the author of the book “Plant Grow Harvest Repeat " and founder of the website Seed to Fork and the gard…
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At the end of May, a Minneapolis kayaker will embark on a journey from the source of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. Devin Brown would be the first Black woman to solo the length of the river. She’ll be talking about the journey in a panel discussion on Thursday alongside Eddy Harris, an author and adventurer who has pad…
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In Episode 47 of the LEO First Podcast, we bring you the inspiring story of Lindsay McCall Long. Born in the Bay Area to parents deeply entrenched in the music industry, Lindsay's life took an unexpected turn after her father's passing at the age of 17. Retiring from Tempe PD three years ago, Lindsay shares her unique journey, having initially dive…
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She Has A Name is set against the backdrop of the drug epidemic in 1980s Detroit. The new podcast hosted by NPR's Tonya Mosley blends elements of investigative journalism and memoir to tell a story about loss and redemption, mending broken family ties, and the trauma experienced by countless individuals who've lost loved ones to violence. Listen to…
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In this episode of Synced, Monica and Liz recap their time in NYC, Liz shares her married-man event, and Monica agrees to go on a double date with Liz. They answer listener questions on communication while dating someone neurodivergent, having a differing parenting style from a best friend, and how to confront a fitness instructor with a robust air…
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What do you call "Stuxnet on steroids"?? Voyager 1 update Android 15 to quarantine apps Thunderbird & Microsoft Exchange China bans Western encrypted messaging apps Gentoo says "no" to AI Cars collecting diving data Freezing your credit Investopedia Computer Science Abstractions Lazy People vs. Secure Systems Actalis issues free S/MIME certificates…
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What do you call "Stuxnet on steroids"?? Voyager 1 update Android 15 to quarantine apps Thunderbird & Microsoft Exchange China bans Western encrypted messaging apps Gentoo says "no" to AI Cars collecting diving data Freezing your credit Investopedia Computer Science Abstractions Lazy People vs. Secure Systems Actalis issues free S/MIME certificates…
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Situated right in downtown Mumbai, India is an area of about 55 acres of dense, overgrown forest. In one of the most populous cities in the world, this is a place where peacocks roam freely -- a space out of time. This forest is protected by a religious community. It has survived in a relatively undeveloped state in the middle of this gargantuan ci…
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The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs. The Wolves won convincingly on Saturday as Alex Rodriguez sat courtside for Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Rodriguez, the former baseball star, and his business partner Marc Lore, the former CEO of Walmart, are fighting to gain majority control of …
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Show Notes ? Show Notes — In this insightful episode of Agency Launch, Matt recounts a story that delves into the nuances of handling referrals and the art of providing value, even when you don’t win the business. He walks us through a promising referral from a commercial broker, involving a high-premium client with complex insurance needs. As Matt…
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Student protests have erupted at the University of Minnesota over the Israel-Hamas war. MPR News talked to an expert about student free speech. The multigenerational home is gaining traction. We learned about one Winona facility that has the elderly and students living together. Saturday is national Independent Bookstore Day. Listen for how you can…
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This Saturday is National Independent Bookstore Day, and small bookstores in the Twin Cities are celebrating in a special way this week. Rain Taxi, a local literary magazine, is putting on their annual Independent Bookstore Passport. Starting on Wednesday, you can pick up the passport at one of the 28 participating stores. Each visit earns a stamp,…
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The multigenerational home — several generations living together — is increasingly popular. So are residential communities designed to bring multiple generations together. These intergenerational communities largely exist on the tributaries of the housing market. Yet they are gaining traction. We’re continuing our conversation on intergenerational …
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Students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus are being urged to walk out of class Tuesday afternoon. An encampment set up was quickly torn down by police on the University mall Tuesday morning. It mirrors encampments at college campuses across the country. Encampment organizers want the university to sever financial ties with companie…
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In this week's Flightless Bird, David Farrier looks at how America surveils its own citizens and asks why America is a “spying superpower.” In 2022 alone, 145,000 Facebook users and 100,000 Gmail accounts were rifled through by the US government’s spy agencies. How come? Farrier delves into America’s Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and “Secti…
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There's a quote from Abraham Lincoln that always really speaks to me: "Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening my axe." It's become a mantra of sorts for me, especially when it comes to fundraising. I share it with all of the founders I work with because it encapsulates a fundamental truth: the preparation before…
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Bonus: When Spanish conquistadors arrived in Peru in 1526, it was the beginning of the end for the Inca. Their bloody pursuit of gold, fame and fortune was rife with treachery and deceit. Within a few short years, the once-thriving Inca empire had been decimated. Tim Harford is joined by Dan Snow for a special crossover episode of Cautionary Tales …
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