Best Columbia Room Podcasts (2024)

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Lady Robin and MWB Steve Martin Grand Master of Washington Part 2 TWT S6 E25 30:35

3d ago30:35

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/AcEnNxIb8NI Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth, VWB Matthew Appel and Br Craig Graham as we talk with Lady Robin and MWB Steve Martin Grand Master of Washington Part 1 TWT S6 E24 https://freemason-wa.org/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthly donation…

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Primary preview plus a potential mask ban for straphangers 33:51

5d ago33:51

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Next Tuesday is primary day here in New York City. There are three Congressional primaries and several primaries for State Senate and the Assembly. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and Statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan look at some of the more high-profile races including NY-16 in parts of the Bronx and We…

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Lady Robin and MWB Steve Martin Grand Master of Washington Part 1 TWT S6 E24 27:09

10d ago27:09

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/WDZMOwYimzY Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth, VWB Matthew Appel and Br Craig Graham as we talk with Lady Robin and MWB Steve Martin Grand Master of Washington Part 1 TWT S6 E24 https://freemason-wa.org/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthly donation…

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Bowman and Latimer clash in NY-16 debate live on NY1 33:55

12d ago33:55

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In a televised debate on NY1, Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his Democratic primary challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, traded policy positions and sharp words just two days before the start of early voting. The Democratic primary in the 16th Congressional District is one of the more hotly contested primary races in our area. NY1 inves…

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Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 4 TWT S6 E23 34:12

17d ago34:12

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/e2xr8umQklY Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 4 TWT S6 E23 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthl…

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Congestion pricing: Why did Gov. Hochul hit the brakes? 34:40

19d ago34:40

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Almost 50 years in the making, congestion pricing in New York City was dealt a shocking blow this week when Gov. Kathy Hochul “indefinitely” paused the plan to toll people driving into Midtown and lower Manhattan. Hochul’s decision — just weeks before the plan was going into effect — has New Yorkers scratching their heads as to what led to her deci…

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Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 3 TWT S6 E22 27:28

24d ago27:28

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/5VzUSUALyzA Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 3 TWT S6 E22 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthl…

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Trump is guilty: What's next? 32:05

26d ago32:05

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After 11 hours of deliberation, 12 men and women found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in his New York City criminal hush-money trial. This is the first time a former president has been convicted of a crime. Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, only four days before the Republican Nationa…

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Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 2 TWT S6 E21 23:25

29d ago23:25

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/yY54z4mGCug Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 2 TWT S6 E21 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthl…

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A call for help: When a mental health crisis turns deadly 33:17

1M ago33:17

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At the end of March, NYPD officers shot and killed a 19-year-old in Queens who was apparently facing a mental health crisis. The death of Win Rozario once again put scrutiny on how the NYPD handles mental health calls and whether the city’s non-police response program is working. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby C…

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Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 1 TWT S6 E20 27:02

1M ago27:02

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/dEM0JedWnN8 Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Cathedrals to Lodge Rooms, A History of Freemasons Ch 2 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 1 TWT S6 E20 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthl…

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The Columbia Encampment 46:21

1M ago46:21

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On Tuesday April 30th, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik called the New York Police Department to clear the campus of students who had erected an encampment in solidarity with Palestine. Columbia's encampment was one of hundreds of similar campus demonstrations across the United States, many of which were also removed by the police. Uns…

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Up and away: Hochul and Adams head overseas 31:35

1M ago31:35

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This week, both Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul broke out their passports. The mayor went to Rome to attend a conference, and the governor went to both Italy and Ireland to speak at conferences. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss Adams’ and Hochul’s intern…

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COGMNA Day 3 MW Jim Mendoza PGM of Washington TWT S6 E19 19:18

2M ago19:18

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/BPyroxtDZC0 Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ Most Worshipful Brother Jim Mendoza was Grand Master of Masons in Washington from 2016-201…

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Mayor Adams faces potential new primary challenger 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Mayor Eric Adams may be facing a new challenger in next year’s mayoral primary, this time from his home borough of Brooklyn. This week, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie announced he is exploring a bid for mayor in 2025. Myrie is the second potential Democratic challenger Mayor Adams could face, as former city comptroller Scott Stringer also launched an exp…

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COGMNA Day 3 Ill. Jim Cole Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council SJ TWT S6 E18 27:33

2M ago27:33

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/eYZ2JCBBBBY Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ Ill. James D. Cole, 33° Sovereign Grand Commander & SGIG at Large https://scottishrite.org…

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Chaos on campus: The NYPD responds to pro-Palestinian protests 38:01

2M ago38:01

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This week, the NYPD descended upon Columbia University, the City College of New York and Fordham University, arresting hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters. The department has faced scrutiny over the move, as the Adams administration points to “outside agitators” being key to organizing the protests. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and …

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COGMNA Day 3 RW Fred Kitko and RW Omar Martinez TWT S6 E17 33:32

2M ago33:32

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/5lpwxZ2sPbY Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ R.W. Fred Kitko-Senior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of North Dakota, member of Ma…

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Protests persist at Columbia University, Adams touts city executive budget 31:35

2M ago31:35

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This week, tensions have risen at Columbia University as students continue protesting the Israel-Hamas War. Negotiations between students and faculty to dismantle the encampment that students have set up on campus have been ongoing. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, House Republicans joined Speaker Mike Johnson on campus to call for the resignation of Colum…

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COGMNA Day 3 MW Akram Elias, PGM of Washington DC and 2023 Prestonian Lecturer TWT S6 E16 24:38

2M ago24:38

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/ZOMl1FCiDYg Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ MW Akram Elias, PGM of Washington DC and 2023 Prestonian Lecturer There are too many links…

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Gov. Hochul announces a state budget deal — what made the cut? 32:07

2M ago32:07

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This week Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she finally “had the parameters of a conceptual agreement” for the $237 billion state budget, claiming that only minor details need to be negotiated. Some lawmakers said they were caught off guard by the announcement. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan and political …

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COGMNA Day 3 Grand Chancellor, VW Bro Lt Cdr Paul Engeham, UGLE Foreign Secretary TWT S6 E15 23:59

2M ago23:59

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/r-dvmOuvws0 Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ Grand Chancellor, VW Bro Lt Cdr Paul Engeham, UGLE 'Foreign Secretary' https://www.ugle.or…

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It’s go time for Trump’s criminal trial as Adams’ legal woes continue 28:34

3M ago28:34

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For the first time in history, a former president will be sitting in a courtroom next week as a criminal defendant. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Ayana Harry and Kelly Mena weigh in on the upcoming trial of Donald Trump and what we should expect in a Manhattan courtroom in the weeks ahead. They also discuss how t…

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COGMNA Day 3 RW Arda Cilinger ACGL of Germany TWT S6 E14 24:28

3M ago24:28

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/aYQNRlo8wiU Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ RW Arda Cilingir is the Senior Grand Warden of the American Canadian Grand Lodge of AF&AM …

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The NYPD sparks a not-so-social media fight with a journalist 31:57

3M ago31:57

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This week, Mayor Eric Adams defended top police officials who went on social media repeatedly to attack Daily News columnist Harry Siegel for an op-ed he wrote about subway safety. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena weigh in on the NYPD’s fiery online attacks and the mayor’s defense of their …

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COGMNA Day 3 RW Omar Morris and MW Bill Berman TWT S6 E13 27:25

3M ago27:25

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/9gG8Q5zEz1M Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ RW Omar Morris is the sitting Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey https:/…

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Close to the edge: A violent week in NYC 31:43

3M ago31:43

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This week, a series of shocking acts of violence occurred in the city, including the fatal shooting of a police officer in Queens. Mayor Eric Adams, who ran his 2021 campaign on a public safety message, continues to say crime is down, but as headline-grabbing incidents persist, New Yorkers understandably feel less safe. NY1 investigative reporter C…

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COGMNA Day 3 Linda Patch and MW Steve Martin Grand Master of Washington TWT S6 E12 33:15

3M ago33:15

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/9wp-tNIuxa0 Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ Linda Patch is the Senior Director, Marketing & Communications, Scottish Rite Supreme Coun…

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Survey says: New Yorkers are not happy! 31:57

3M ago31:57

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This week, new details emerged from a sexual assault allegation against New York City Mayor Eric Adams by a former NYPD aide. The woman claims that Adams in 1993 demanded sexual acts in exchange for helping her with her career in the department. The mayor vehemently denied the allegations, saying he doesn’t even recall ever meeting the woman who fi…

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COGMNA Day 3 Chris Ruli TWT S6 E11 25:07

3M ago25:07

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/nhq6MD5KXMc Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Grand Masters of North America (COGMNA) http://www.cogmna.info/ Chris Ruli is a Historian & Author on Freemasonry His most recent work is The White House …

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Santos returns while Adams and Hochul are partners in (fighting) crime 30:34

3M ago30:34

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Saying he wants to return to Congress, George Santos sat down with NY1’s Ayana Harry for his first TV interview. The disgraced former lawmaker is targeting a different Long Island district for his comeback, even as he faces a 23-count federal indictment on corruption charges. Ayana is joined by NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza and NY1 statehouse r…

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COGMNA Day 2 RWB Clint Brown VWB Zane McCune TWT S6 E10 18:17

4M ago18:17

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NOTE: Apologies for the echo, we discovered this at the end of Day 1. The recordings for Day 2 are better and Day 3 is even better! Please stay tuned. The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/8M2NWOG8c7E Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Gra…

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Hochul deploys the National Guard underground 33:32

4M ago33:32

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This week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she will deploy the National Guard and New York State Police into the subway system to increase security and conduct bag checks following a spate of violent crimes in transit. The surprise announcement has been met with a mixed response by New Yorkers. The deployment is just one part of what the gover…

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COGMNA Day 2 WB Maynard Edwards The Tyler's Place Podcast TWT S6 E09 30:10

4M ago30:10

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NOTE: Apologies for the echo, we discovered this at the end of Day 1. The recordings for Day 2 are better and Day 3 is even better! Please stay tuned. The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/gTQ2yv5d_Fs Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Gra…

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Mayor Adams challenges NYC's sanctuary city laws (again) 32:20

4M ago32:20

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This week, Mayor Eric Adams made headlines when he announced that he thinks changes need to be made to New York’s sanctuary city laws. This time, the mayor called for expanded cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities, attacking the current city policies that limit such communication and calling them detrimental to public…

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COGMNA Day 1 Part 3 Adam Kendall of The Philalethes Society TWT S6 E08 34:13

4M ago34:13

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NOTE: Apologies for the echo, we discovered this at the end of Day 1. The recordings for Day 2 are better and Day 3 is even better! Please stay tuned. The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/vHgyVcoAGpk Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Gra…

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COGMNA Day 1 Part 2 MWB Christian Campbell GM of Honduras TWT S6 E07 12:32

4M ago12:32

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NOTE: Apologies for the echo, we discovered this at the end of Day 1. The recordings for Day 2 are better and Day 3 is even better! Please stay tuned. The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/EFKax-5ebas Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Gra…

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Hochul gets tough on shoplifting, City Council gets tough on Adams 35:22

4M ago35:22

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The City Council filed a motion this week to intervene in a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams' administration over the city's housing voucher program, known as CityFHEPS. The Adams administration has been against implementing the new rules citing high costs, as officials believe “the law goes beyond the City Council's authority, and that it's actual…

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'Ayeka': a new song from Aly Halpert 20:36

4M ago20:36

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For this episode of Unsettled, we’re doing something we’ve never done before: premiering a new song. Aly Halpert makes music used in synagogues and Jewish song circles. If you listened to our last episode featuring Rabbi Miriam Grossman, you heard Aly’s tune for the prayer 'Ashrei' as part of a service led by Rabbis for Ceasefire. Today, Aly is rel…

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COGMNA Conference of Grand Masters of North America Day 1 Part 1 TWT S6 E06 25:47

4M ago25:47

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NOTE: Apologies for the echo, we discovered this at the end of Day 1. The recordings for Day 2 are better and Day 3 is even better! Please stay tuned. The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/eVD8Tl7LuJE Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we interview attendees at the Conference of Gra…

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Democrats flip a New York seat. What does it mean for them nationally? 32:58

4M ago32:58

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Democrat Tom Suozzi emerged victorious against Republican newcomer Mazi Pillip in a special election to replace disgraced Congressman George Santos. Is there a national significance for Suozzi’s win or is his victory more of a lesson in local politics? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kevin Frey weigh…

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Rabbi Miriam Grossman: “We act and we do not wait for hope” 30:26

4M ago30:26

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Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, grief and rage have brought thousands of people to the streets to demand a ceasefire. One of the many groups that have mobilized in the U.S. is Rabbis for Ceasefire. One of these rabbis is Miriam Grossman, who led until recently the congregation Kolot Chayeinu in Brooklyn, New York. Unsettled producer Ilana …

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Lodges, Aprons & Funny Handshakes - Freemasonry 101 Ch 1 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 2 TWT S6 E05 31:56

5M ago31:56

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/D0CHF6773io Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Lodges, Aprons & Funny Handshakes - Freemasonry 101 Ch 1 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 2 TWT S6 E05 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small month…

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Suozzi vs Pilip: Down to the wire in NY-3 32:22

5M ago32:22

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The special house election in New York House District 3 is upon us. The race to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos is a tight one between Tom Suozzi, the veteran former Democratic congressman, and Mazi Pilip, the Nassau County lawmaker running for the Republicans. Winning this seat would be an important step toward Democrats regaining cont…

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Lodges, Aprons & Funny Handshakes - Freemasonry 101 Ch 1 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 1 TWT S6 E04 28:54

5M ago28:54

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/RbQ13wooVBg Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we review Lodges, Aprons & Funny Handshakes - Freemasonry 101 Ch 1 - Freemasons for Dummies Part 1 TWT S6 E04 https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small month…

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The City Council vs. Mayor Adams: debate over public safety 36:57

5M ago36:57

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This week, Mayor Adams and the City Council faced off in what has been a months-long battle over two criminal justice bills. The City Council ultimately voted to override two mayoral vetoes, but Mayor Adams is still hoping members will revise the ‘How Many Stops Act.’ NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Dan Rivoli and …

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Introduction - Freemasons for Dummies TWT S6 E03 22:23

5M ago22:23

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The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/XuT1bxHV_0k Join the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth and VWB Matthew Appel as we jump into Freemasons for Dummies. https://freemasonsfordummies.com/ Please consider supporting the show with a small monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/theworkingtoolspodcast/support Follow us o…

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