Best Coronavirous Podcasts (2024)

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6: What a conspiracy theory cure looks like 23:11

3y ago23:11

23:11

When the pandemic first started back in early 2020, few people imagined we’d have an effective vaccine against the disease. Now we have several, and countries that are reaching high vaccination levels are seeing the disease decline. If only there was a similar treatment for COVID conspiracy theories, which continue to circulate even as the pandemic…

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5: The very real cost of COVID conspiracy theories 19:03

3y ago19:03

19:03

There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed an enormous cost on, well, everyone. Lost lives, lost jobs, delayed schooling, stress and anxiety. Some people think there’s another cost too — the cost of COVID conspiracy theories. It’s almost like a second virus, infecting peoples’ minds instead of their bodies. And the cost to humanity …

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4: How Christian pastors have pushed back against COVID conspiracy theories 15:04

3y ago15:04

15:04

Over the course of the pandemic, we’ve heard about some of the people who refused to follow public health rules. There are the anti-maskers, the people who can’t seem to stay two meters apart from others and those that set up illegal gyms for their workouts. And then there are the religious institutions. Public-health officials in Canada and the Un…

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3: Why people believe outlandish conspiracy theories 18:02

3y ago18:02

18:02

Back at the end of 2019, if someone had told you that a global pandemic was going to sweep the world in 2020, would you have believed them? Could you have imagined that people all around the world would get sick and that nearly four million would die of a disease no one had heard of? That planes would be grounded, restaurants closed and even haircu…

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2: Where conspiracy theories come from 19:47

3y ago19:47

19:47

As the coronavirus spread around the world over the past year, something else spread along with it — conspiracy theories. You’d see them on Facebook. Or maybe your family or friends shared them with you. Even political leaders sometimes spread them. There’s a long history of conspiracy theories flourishing in human society. It’s part of the way we …

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1: How anti-vaxxers set the stage for pandemic conspiracies 20:10

3y ago20:10

20:10

When the pandemic began more than a year ago, there wasn’t much hope of a vaccine against a disease that had just emerged in humans. Now, though, millions of people around the world are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 every day. But not everyone will get the shot. While the vast majority of Canadians say they’ll get vaccinated, there are still …

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Coming soon: COVID Conspiracies 2:28

3y ago2:28

2:28

In this six-part series, Postmedia journalists from across the country will dive deep into why conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers have flourished during the pandemic, how their false claims hurt us, and what we can do about it. Hosted by Monique Beaudin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep:5- coronavires/tiktok 5:43

4+ y ago5:43

5:43

I WANA PLAY ANIMAL CROSSING WITH SOMEWON

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Week 10 Coronaviral-How serious is it? 34:21

4+ y ago34:21

34:21

Discussing the recent outbreak's of Coronavirus around the world and how it impacts you! If you enjoy this podcast and want to support more content like it, subscribe to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urfavoriteauthor/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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EP:4. TOILET PAPER/SCHOOL FIGHTS 7:45

4+ y ago7:45

7:45

I’m not listing my @ I don’t want ppl finding out who I am

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Week 8 R.U.Connected?- The Power of social media 41:25

4+ y ago41:25

41:25

In this week we deep dive into Social Media and the impact that it has on us as a society? Do you control it? Or does it Control you? If you enjoyed this podcast and want to support more content like it, please go to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor and support! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urfavoriteauthor/messa…

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Ep:3/my thoughts on anime-(excuse that loud sound in the beginning) 5:11

4+ y ago5:11

5:11

I’m not putting my @

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Ep:2/ my thoughts on asmr/my dumb disision 3:32

4+ y ago3:32

3:32

I’m not putting my @

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EP:1 lunchroom table habits/ seating chart 2:30

4+ y ago2:30

2:30

I’m not putting my @

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Creativity, AI, and the Innovation Landscape of the 2020s 26:24

4+ y ago26:24

26:24

By Palmer Media

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Week 7 Coco Butta Love-Black Love lives 34:18

4+ y ago34:18

34:18

A quick conversation on the importance of Black love in today's society and why it is imperative that we protect it! If you like this podcast and want to support more content like it please subscribe to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urfavoriteauthor/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

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Lemememe introduce my podcast 0:59

4+ y ago0:59

0:59

Hello hello.

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Neuroscience Meets Social Emotional Learning with Andrea Samadi 35:16

4+ y ago35:16

35:16

Mike connects with Andrea Samadi, the host of the Neuroscience Meets Social Emotional Learning podcast and the two talk about the brain, how it connects to social and emotional aspects of human behavior, learning, and cognition. Andrea recounts her background as an educator who formed a consultancy, AchieveIT360.com, and has recently launched a pod…

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Week 6-Love story-What your story says about you! 14:49

4+ y ago14:49

14:49

Taking a concept from the movie "The Photograph" and giving a mini-episode on how to better understand yourself and your lover. If you like this podcast and want to support more content like it, go to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor today and sign up! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urfavoriteauthor/messageSupport …

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Week 5 Bonus- Looking to the future. Black America and STEM 40:27

4+ y ago40:27

40:27

Giving some insight into the STEM field (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math) and why it’s important for everyone (but especially Black Americans) to begin to shift their focus in careers towards these types of jobs. If you like this podcast and want to support more content like it, please go to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor and subscribe!--- Send …

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The Coronavirus Goes Coronaviral 16:56

4+ y ago16:56

16:56

By Palmer Media

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The Futures of Higher Education with Bryan Alexander, Author of Academia Next 41:13

4+ y ago41:13

41:13

This week Mike engages with noted author, speaker, and futurist, Bryan Alexander to discuss the challenges and potential futures emerging for higher education focusing on the US. Bryan has recently authored a book called Academia Next in which he explores trends and describes multiple possible futures for the higher ed ecosystem. What are the threa…

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Week 5-When Loving you is wrong...! Love shouldn't hurt 30:25

4+ y ago30:25

30:25

This week in StoryTime, we take a look at the abuse allegations between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp and break down how relationships like this can even form and why they seem to stay together for much longer than they really should. As always, if you like this episode and want to support this podcast and other content like it, please support by goi…

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Kobe, the Impeachment Trial, and Everything - Living in Interesting Times Edition 29:54

4+ y ago29:54

29:54

Dan and Mike regroup to reflect on the relentless media barrage that is life in 2020. We take time to talk about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others in a helicopter crash. Despite the tragic nature of the story, was it somehow a wake up call for the importance of family? Our leading #girldad weighs in. At the same time, …

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Does Implicit Bias Training Really Work? 34:48

4+ y ago34:48

34:48

By Palmer Media

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The 2020 Learning Research Landscape with Youki Terada from Edutopia 36:38

4+ y ago36:38

36:38

Following up on our recent show covering the educational research highlights of 2019, Mike sits down with Youki Terada from Edutopia who authored the article. Youki is the Research and Standards editor for Edutopia which means he reviews and edits contributions from Edutopia's writing staff to ensure it's evidence-based, well-designed, and relevant…

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Five Predictions for the Future of Work with Frank Britt, CEO Penn Foster 43:42

4+ y ago43:42

43:42

By Palmer Media

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Week 4.2020 Did Tyler Perry "Fall from Grace?" The Art of Story Telling 37:53

4+ y ago37:53

37:53

A critique of the movie "Fall from Grace" By Netflix and Tyler Perry as well as an in depth look at his story telling model. Have people grown weary of his repetitive tropes? Or are people being too hard on Tyler Perry. As always, if you enjoy this podcast and the other content that I make, please support by going to Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor. P…

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Consumer Electronics Show 2020 - Trending in Education Episode 185 29:26

4+ y ago29:26

29:26

By Palmer Media

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Week 3.2020 Cheaters Never Prosper. Why do people cheat? 44:49

4+ y ago44:49

44:49

Do you ever catch yourself wondering WHY people cheat? Have you ever been cheated on? Have you ever cheated on someone? There are a lot of things that can lead you down that path. In this episode, I discuss different types of cheaters, the formula behind cheating, and possible solutions to keep yourself out of trouble. If you enjoy this podcast and…

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Cybersecurity and the Skills Gap with Simone Petrella, Jung Lee, and Sam Meisenberg from CyberVista - Trending in Education Extra 43:21

4+ y ago43:21

43:21

In this cybersecurity extra, Mike dives into a fascinating conversation about the skills gap and workforce development with Simone Petrella, Jung Lee, and Sam Meisenberg from the cybersecurity training company, CyberVista. How does the field of cybersecurity understand the skills needed to be an effective professional? Are there basic competencies …

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Week 2.2020 Midweek Break-An NFL summary of Each team's final days NFC 47:41

4+ y ago47:41

47:41

Part two of the previous podcast and covering all the teams in the NFC, Discussing the players, the coaches, the divisions and what each team has to look forward to in the coming season. Hear my Super Bowl prediction as well as which division I said was the worst in football. To support this Podcast and more content from N.M. Porterfield. Please go…

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Week.2.2020 Midweek Break-An NFL summary of Each team's final days of 2019(AFC) 41:50

4+ y ago41:50

41:50

I went through each team in the AFC and broke down some of their good and bad points as well as if they have anything to look forward to in the coming season. IT was an exciting year with more to come. Super Bowl a few weeks away...who will be victorious at the end? To support this podcast and more content from N.M. Porterfield, please subscribe to…

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Week 2-Netflix's You: Is Joe sane or are we crazy? 46:11

4+ y ago46:11

46:11

Breaking down the various themes, characters, and the overall story of You, the Netflix show based off the Novel's written by Caroline Kepnes. Is Joe more sane that we realized? Or are we crazier than we'd like to admit. Checkout another edition of story time. Please like, share, comment and be sure to subscribe to my patreon (Patreon.com/urfavorit…

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Non-Obvious Megatrends with Rohit Bhargava - Trending in Education Episode 184 33:59

4+ y ago33:59

33:59

This week, Mike sits down with best-selling author Rohit Bhargava to talk about Rohit's new book Non-Obvious Megatrends which launches this week. We discuss what it's been like to put together a trendspotting book each year for the past ten years and how shifting the focus to Megatrends this year has provided new perspective heading into the 2020s.…

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What Can We Learn from Fandom with David Meermam Scott, Author of Fanocracy - Trending in Education Episode 183 41:26

4+ y ago41:26

41:26

By Palmer Media

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Week 1-Queen and Slim: The Black Love Dilemma 24:29

4+ y ago24:29

24:29

Getting into the story of why the film Queen and Slim had such mixed reviews, breaking down concepts of race relations in America, Black love, and character development. To support this podcast and more like it sign up for my patreon at Patreon.com/urfavoriteauthor. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urfavoriteauth…

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Welcome to 2020 Prediction Season with Brandon Jones - Trending in Education Episode 182 31:37

4+ y ago31:37

31:37

Mike and Dan welcome Brandon Jones back to Trending in Education to get his quick takes on trends to be on the lookout for in 2020. Mike and Dan gear up for prediction season which will cover both 2020 Vision and 2030 Farsight! Welcome to the conversation. Here’s to an amazing year and an even better decade! Let the prognostication commence!!…

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The Year in Learning Research - Trending in Education Episode 181 32:26

4+ y ago32:26

32:26

Dan and Mike dig into an Edutopia article by Youki Terada outlining the key findings in educational research in 2019. What sorts of findings jump out and which stories did we cover on Trending in Education? We take some time to look back as we gear up to peer forward into 2020 and the decade to come on this week’s episode. We hope you enjoy!…

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Holiday Gift Show - Trending in Education Extra 29:10

4+ y ago29:10

29:10

Dan and Mike welcome Brandon Jones back to the show to talk through the best gifts for kids and lifelong learners this holiday season. What toys and games make sense for kids and what sorts of gifts might work for adults who want to stay sharp and fresh in this modern day and age? We also take some time to step back from the commercialism of the sh…

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How Do We Teach Digital Literacies? - Trending in Education Episode 180 37:00

4+ y ago37:00

37:00

Mike, Dan, and Melissa discuss the work of Dr Douglas Belshaw on “digital literacies” based on a recent talk Mike attended at the Ithaka The Next Wave Conference on the future of Higher Education in New York Is “digital literacy” a monolithic, binary thing or is it a set of mindsets and skillsets that are best understood on continua? How does this …

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Robots, Science Fiction, and the Anthropological Imagination with Dr Adam Gamwell, Host of This Anthro Life - Trending in Education Extra 43:45

4+ y ago43:45

43:45

For this week’s extra, Mike is joined by Design Anthropologist and Podcaster, Dr Adam Gamwell, to explore how robots, science fiction, and anthropology are interrelated. In a free flowing and imaginative conversation, we explore how the narratives and secular myths of pop culture and our collective consciousness provide insights into how we underst…

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The Neuroscience of English Language Learning with Sarah Daniels, CEO of Blue Canoe - Trending in Education Episode 179 40:23

4+ y ago40:23

40:23

Mike sits down with Sarah Daniels, the CEO of Blue Canoe, an English Language Learning (ELL) company specializing in professional spoken English. Sarah walks through the brain science behind the techniques they’ve incorporated into the Blue Canoe App to ensure their learners can master the nuances, vagaries, and seeming inconsistencies of spoken En…

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Ok Boomer and the Generational Zeitgeist with Tarlin Ray - Trending in Education Extra 40:43

4+ y ago40:43

40:43

By Palmer Media

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Entrepreneurial Education with Sergei and Vadim Revzin, hosts of The Mentors Podcast - Trending in Education Episode 178 45:45

4+ y ago45:45

45:45

This week Mike dives into a conversation about entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education with Sergei and Vadim Revzin, the hosts of The Mentors podcast. We begin by exploring each brother’s origin story of how they got involved in entrepreneurship and mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs. How do storytelling, asking for help, and having drive…

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Don’t Be A Turkey - Learn to Be Grateful - A Trending in Education Thanksgiving Extra 33:42

4+ y ago33:42

33:42

Mike and Dan explore the concept of gratitude from a few different angles as we gear up for Thanksgiving in the US. How can we learn to be more grateful and what kinds of gratitude work best? Can we be more other-pleasing with our gratefulness and can we learn to be grateful even for the hard times and the challenges of desirable difficulty. We’re …

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Behavioral Health in Your Pocket with Ginger CEO, Russell Glass - Trending in Education Episode 177 49:08

4+ y ago49:08

49:08

Mike sits down with Russell Glass, the CEO of Ginger, the behavioral health app. We dig into the importance of coaching and proactive, preventative mental health as ways to address the growing mental health crisis in the US. Can an app help address the emerging epidemic of social isolation? Does digital help open up access to help in new and surpri…

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The Future of Learning and Talent from the Holon IQ Global Summit - Trending in Education Extra 28:30

4+ y ago28:30

28:30

Mike shares his experiences with Dan after attending the HolonIQ Global Summit on the Future of Learning and Talent which was recently held in New York City as part of a Global tour. We dive into where the world of education is heading from a venture capital and investment lens based on Mike's impressions from the summit. In particular, we explore …

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Leadership in a VUCA World with Colonel Chris Mayer - Trending in Education Episode 176 44:27

4+ y ago44:27

44:27

By Palmer Media

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The NAEP and Concern About Our National Report Card - Trending in Education Episode 175 34:39

4+ y ago34:39

34:39

We give ourselves an overall grade of "It's Complicated" as Mike and Dan dig into the results of the 2019 NAEP exams, aka our "National Report Card." The news isn't great on the Reading front with 2019 US Reading Scores dropping 1 point on 4th Grade Reading and 3 points on 8th Grade Reading versus 2017 scores. US Mathematics Scores for 2019 were fl…

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