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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A weekly exploration of sweet treats and afternoon snacks on OCR FM. Each week Jof and Max explore the history of our favourite lollies, debate the best flavours, share recipes and more.
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WE ARE NOT JOURNALISTS is a weekly podcast starring popular social media pranksters Walter Masterson and Maximillian Clark, who take delight in asking laugh-out-loud, nonsensical questions of today’s newsmakers, many of whom remain relentlessly and utterly clueless. Being somewhat socially responsible, there’s also experts, comedians and politicians analyzing how crazy everything is, and maybe collectively, we can figure out how to save the world?
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Join columnist and garden designer Mary Stone in sharing dilemmas, delights, & discoveries in the garden of life.
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I am on a journey to becoming Christ like. This podcast contains and will contain my experiences, reflection and life lessons learned along the way rooted in the word of God. I hope that by sharing, God will encourage whoever hears this.
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Far beyond the frontier of civilized space, sails the starship the CSS Cavalier, manned by her strange and daring crew. Their destination? Adventure. Their cargo? Your dang ears. Their mission? Episodic science fiction comedy at the intersection of Star Trek, Douglas Adams, and the Marquis DeSade. From the same people who birthed unto you the blockbuster true-crime podcast Rude Tales of Magic comes a new and improvised sci-fi (science fiction) delight that has already been banned in most pub ...
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Money goes where it's treated best. That simple truth is a big reason why more and more money—trillions, in fact—flows into a powerful, low-cost tool that's quietly transformed investing in recent years. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, let you invest in everything from the stock market to gold like never before. This biweekly podcast will demystify them—and delight you in the process.
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Welcome to the Delight in the Lord Podcast! If you are a ministry leader, a group leader, or someone looking to grow and develop as a follower of Jesus this podcast is for you. We will discuss scripture, ministry, discipleship, the Christian life - all through the lens of delighting in the Lord. "Take Delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 Follow along @libertyparkwomen
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We exist to delight in God, display His grace, and declare His gospel all through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Outward, Slate's queer podcast, is a whip-smart monthly salon in which hosts and guests deepen the audience’s understanding of queer culture and politics, delight them with unexpected perspectives, and invite listeners into a colorful conversation about the issues animating LGBTQ communities.
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Annyeonghaseyo! We’re three best selling American novelists who explore the wonderfully wacky world of K-Romance through a writer’s lens. We fangirl over our favorite characters, debate our favorite tropes, and nerd out through K-drama deep dives. Expect a few K-pop and K-skincare recs for good measure, because why not ride the Hallyu wave all the way to shore? So grab some Tteokbokki and listen to your new favorite unnis. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AfterNoonaDelightPodcast Love BTS? V ...
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CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine is a lively, wide-ranging mix of topical long-form conversations, engaging ideas and more. Each week, host Piya Chattopadhyay takes time for deep exploration, but also makes space for surprise, delight and fun.
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Simon Calder, travel correspondent of The Independent and former BBC producer, Mick Webb, discuss the world of travel and delight in travellers' tales.
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The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society Podcast revisits the great horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio, including tales from Suspense, Lights Out Everybody, The Witch’s Tale, The Shadow, and more. Each episode features a classic, or maybe-not-so classic story from the scary old-time radio vault, complete with historical notes and nerdy trivia. At the end of each podcast, your hosts, Tim, Joshua and Eric discuss the merits of the story and decide whether or not it stands ...
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Little Stories for Tiny People features original stories the whole family will love. Filled with endearing characters and inventive story lines, LSFTP is sure to spark your child’s imagination and to delight the entire family. Lovingly crafted to appeal to all ages, LSFTP is perfect for car rides, bedtime, or any time! Little Stories Premium offers even more stories, an ad-free listening experience, and access to Little Stories for Sleep, an exclusive bedtime podcast. Visit www.littlestories ...
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Helping you delight in the Bible and apply it to everyday life.
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Purposed it's about finding our path to righteousness and leading a life of purpose...when you delight yourself in the Lord he will give you the desires of your heart.
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Welcome to Delighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves—brought to you by Union. This podcast brings you teaching and preaching from our archives. You can find more resources at UnionPublishing.org.
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Husbands and wives were designed to be different. You want different things in marriage and intimacy on every level (emotional, spiritual, and physical). Whether you're a wife or a husband, whether you're suffering or pretty good... and you're looking for Bible-based insights and scriptural practical guidance on how to transform your marriage, you've found the right podcast! We have "transformation stories" that will inspire hope that putting into practice these principles, by God's grace, c ...
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To equip God's people to delight in His glory and declare that glory to the nations.
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Two fun girls from different backgrounds discuss horror movies, books and media.
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Welcome to Bite-Sized - Brought to you by Priestley's Gourmet Delights. With each episode, we look to bring you ideas and insight into the Foodservice industry. Whether you're a distributor, a chain, or an individual venue owner, these episodes are designed to break down things happening in the industry and give you a bite-sized summary of it. hosted by Xanny Christophersen
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Facts Machine is a podcast by and for people who are curious about everything — but especially the things that make them laugh. Scientists by day and pub trivia hosts by night, Emily, Noah, and Rob leverage their scientific curiosity and delight in obscure minutiae to bring you a podcast that explores life’s silliest, most unexpected, and outright awe-inspiring stories. And puns. So many puns.
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Expanding Horizons! Positive Mental Attitude
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Veteran musicians Steve Witschel and Tony Bienert are here to inform, entertain, and delight you with all topics related to playing music in a cover band...and everything that comes with it!
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Lets talk and share ideas on bellas delight not your regular podcast😊
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Helping new Christians and encouraging old ones to live for Jesus, with Adam Curtis and Leah Sax plus a new guest each episode
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Welcome to the Delighted Customers Podcast, your go-to resource for practical insights and thought leadership in enhancing customer experiences. Recently ranked in the top 20 on Apple’s Management charts in the US, we bring you discussions with top experts aimed at empowering leaders to elevate customer experience.
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A DND podcast about necromancers, psychic wastoids, and the civil servants who take them down. When ghosts, necromancers, and magical monstrosities raise a ruckus in the land of the living, the Skulltenders will answer! Join a cat-lady rogue, an owl with human legs, and their inflexible Gooman chaperone in a hilarious and horrifying tabletop adventure that mixes the thrilling pacing of monster-of-the-week play with the addictive intrigue of a long-term campaign. Professional game-writer Cohe ...
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A delectable delight of true crime and the macabre every Friday!
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Thoughts on wrestling, wrestling podcasts, and wrestling adjacent podcasts.
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In Stereo Radio Show is Dj Chus' weekly radio show where he presents his uniques and global vision of Electronic Music. Every week you can delight your hears with the best music played by Dj Chus in sets for the best clubs all around the world.
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Join children's book author/illustrator Angela Ferrari for a Spectacular weekly children's podcast with original stories and classic retellings. Stories come alive through colorful music, lively sound, and fun characters. Listeners will recognize familiar faces like Humpty Dumpty and discover new friends like Digger the Dog. These spectacular stories are sure to delight listeners of all ages and ignite the imagination within.
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Shine in Delight is a Podcast of Young Adults, by Young Adults & for Young Adults. Reach us on any platform @ShineInDelight
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The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.
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Tales from the chaotic musings of your hosts: two love-struck creatives. Paperback Podcasts unveils bi-monthly stories from an eclectic array of genres. We come out of our shell on the odd weeks of each month, hopefully to your delight and probably to gods’ scorn.
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We are a church in the Tampa Bay area that exists to delight in, display, and declare the good news of Jesus where we live, work, and play. Learn more about us by visiting baycitiesfl.com
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Herbal Medicine is People's Medicine: simple, safe, effective. Bring your curiosity and health questions. Susun will enlighten, surprise, and delight you..
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10-minute overviews on prevalent Halachic topics. Experience the delight of Halacha!! Email me with comments and suggestions at TMHalacha@gmail.com Check out From The Rabbi's Desk for more in-depth discussions of Halachic questions from Rabbi Lebowitz!
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Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.
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A podcast that delves into depravity with such an utter delight and curiosity. Take a weekly trip into the gutter with a couple of chuckleheads and you‘ll be rewarded with giggles.
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Your hosts Amit ”I Got The” Pawa and Jeff “Tha Notorious JCG” Gadsden discuss current issues in regional anesthesia & acute pain medicine and drop some tips on how to make your regional anesthesia workflow a blocker’s delight.
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INDIAN WORKERS LIFE Cover art photo provided by Trinity Treft on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@tphocus
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Clarity is a Christian's speciality. Amidst a confused culture, a clear understanding of God's word is what we need. If you're a husband, I invite you to consider how Jesus led and what the Bible says about a husband's leadership in the family. If you're a wife, I invite you to hear what a man can be (really) so you are happy to be led. My story st…
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Ezra & Nehemiah: God Changes Hearts and Moves Us to Action
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Follow along with Week Two of Ezra & Nehemiah! We take a close look at how Nehemiah's heart broke for the people of Jerusalem. What does the Bible say about our heart? A changed, broken heart… H: Hears (Neh 1:4) E: Exclaims (Neh 1:5-10) A: (Is) Available (Neh 1:11) R: Responds (Neh 2:3-4) T: (Does the) Task (Neh 2:5-6) Who is your heart broken for?…
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#89: Salesforce’s Approach to Customer Success, AI, & CX
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Salesforce.com is THE leader among their peers (11 straight years) in Customer Relationship Management solutions. Phil Nanus leads Salesforce’s Customer Success organization, a team of over 2000 employees. He shared invaluable insights into how Salesforce is revolutionizing customer success through innovation, trust, and technology. Here are my 3 k…
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Psalm 119:20By Lance Lefler
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The Significance of Soju: How This Famous Spirit Lubricates K-Drama Plots
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In the world of Korean dramas, you'll often spot a green-tinted bottle making frequent appearances - that's Soju, Korea's beloved spirit. Traditionally distilled from rice, Soju boasts a flavor profile reminiscent of vodka. These days, it comes in a variety of tantalizing flavors like strawberry and peach. Even celebrities are getting in on the act…
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The following message by Michael Reeves was given at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Chapel. Used with kind permission. Delighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves is brought to you by Union. For more free resources visit www.unionpublishing.org/free To support or become a friend of Union, visit www.uniontheol…
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This week Max and Jof take a look at Turkish Delight (which just happens to be near the top of both their favourite treats lists). They also try the new Honeycomb Buzz Kit Kat and call for the return of Dunkaroos.
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In this episode, we start with an update on the Song Sparrow meets Robin, thanks to Blaine Rothauser, an expert on all things in nature, leading to Lessons from Braiding Sweetgrass. Sweetgrass, Hierochloe (meaning "holy grass") odorata (meaning "fragrant"), is a grass native to North America and is included in Native American rituals and healing. I…
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Episode 3 of The Witch Hunters is an urban horror story. There are consequences to mercy, and Mortimer's coven is about to discover them.By Paperback Podcast
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Episode 109: Community as a Source of Inspiration, or The "Scenius"
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In this episode, Sasha talks about the inspiring effects of community. Mentioned in this episode: Scenius: why creatives are stronger together Wired.com, Scenius, or Communal Genius You can find the transcript for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spin…
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ERAN HERSH Stereo Productions Podcast 564
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ERAN HERSH is back on the Stereo Podcast, a DJ and producer synonymous with success. Having reached the number one spot on all charts with remixes of popular songs, Eran has just released the track "RELAX" along with Dmitry KO, a summer bomb! Listen nowBy Stereo Productions
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Adidas v Puma: A Battle of Boots and Brothers
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Adi and Rudi Dassler made sports shoes together - until a feud erupted between them. They set up competing companies, Adidas and Puma, and their bitter rivalry divided the sporting world, their family and even the inhabitants of their home town. The Dassler clan turned bickering into an art form - even drawing the likes of soccer legend Pele into t…
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CLICK HERE for promotions and discounts from today’s sponsor: http://storyspectacular.com/partners The Sandman lives in on a beautiful beach way up in the night's sky. He wants everyone to come to visit this magnificent place. So he built a sandcastle that you can visit in your dreams! - - - - Listen to Story Spectacular Songs on Spotify! Story Spe…
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A Ger Eating Food He Had Cooked Before Converting
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A Ger Eating Food He Had Cooked Before Converting Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ten-minute-halacha/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz
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Episode 108: What to look for in a healthy spinning community
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In this episode, Sasha talks about what to look for in a healthy spinning community. You can find the transcript for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.…
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Psalms Episode 22 Monotony...It's Way Underrated!
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Psalm 119:33-48By Lance Lefler
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So far, this has been a banner year for ETFs. The S&P 500 is at record highs. Inflows keep soaring. And investors are taking more risk. BlackRock's Bitcoin offering, IBIT, even became the most successful ETF launch ever. On this episode, Eric and Joel discuss the most noteworthy themes and trends with Todd Rosenbluth and Cinthia Murphy of VettaFi. …
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In a special interview episode we talk to Charles McBryde (@CharlesMcBryde), frequent humanitarian volunteer in Eastern Ukraine about his experiences on the ground in a war zone.By Walter Masterson and Maximillian Clark
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We hosted a summer gathering with the women of our church. After learning all about planting flowers from the amazing Birmingham Flower Girls, we tied it all together with words from the Apostle Paul: I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. - 1 Cor. 3:6 We have a Task We have A Friend We have God Using the acronym T…
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Natalie & Megan host this interactive podcast for our Summer VBS, Proof Pirates. Your kiddo can enjoy this podcast on their own, with friends, or with the whole family!
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The Skulltenders are back at it again at Certified Public Anthony’s First National Bank of Pizza! Teens make the scene, complaints are registered, and Felicity grabs a slice. Vote for Skulltenders for Best Upcoming Podcast in the CRIT Awards! Voting Closes July 7th! Certified Public Anthony’s First National Bank of Pizza shirts are available for a …
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Let’s get it off our chests: Our relationship with breasts is complicated
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Sarah Thornton had never thought much about her breasts. But after undergoing a double mastectomy, the sociologist found herself thinking deeply about what she'd lost as a woman – and the complicated relationship our society has with breasts. Thornton's experience inspired her to speak with scores of people, from plastic surgeons, to bra designers …
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While the Outward team makes the most of Pride Month, we have a special treat for you, the first episode of Slow Burn: Gays Against Briggs. — In the 1970s, San Francisco became a welcoming home for tens of thousands of new gay residents—and a modern-day Sodom for the American right. With a moral panic sweeping across the United States, a Florida or…
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Listen to interviews with the Indianapolis vocalist Bayem, and keyboardist Simon Marvin of Hiatus Kaiyote. Bayem’s music blends elements of R&B, with ’80s pop, and electronic music. His 2022 EP “Afterglow” accrued millions of streams online. Bayme’s most recent EP “OASIS” is inspired by the futurism of internet vaporwave music. Simon Marvin is keyb…
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Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed with guest Loretta Breuning
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Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Author Loretta Breuning. Loretta Breuning, PhD, is Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. She is the author of many personal development books, including Habits of a Happy Brain…
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PODCAST 192 DOWN UNDER WITH THE CROCS AND THE QUOKKAS
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We discuss the merits of visiting Australia in the wake of Mick's trip to the less fashionable West and North of this vast country. On the agenda: strange pronunciations, marvellous marsupials, loud and lovely birds and the very important distinction between Salties and Freshies, just in case you meet a crocodile.…
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Psalm 119:75By Lance Lefler
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Limitarianism — could a cap on wealth reduce inequality?
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When a company CEO can be paid 1,000 times the average employee's salary it's probably time to take a long hard look at wealth inequality. And those calling for the rich to pay more aren't always the ones you'd expect – Patriotic Millionaires is a group of mega rich individuals demanding greater, not lesser taxation. Then there's the Dutch philosop…
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Double Feature: Lawrence the Lighthouse/Dive In
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CLICK HERE for promotions and discounts from today’s sponsor: http://storyspectacular.com/partners We have two Sea-Worthy tales for you today inspired by my home state of Maine. First, we will hear the silly sea saga about a Lighthouse named Lawrence who's afraid of the OCEAN!!! Then we will tag along with Scamp the Lobster and explore the Undersea…
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215 - Inflation Has Impacted The B-Hole
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Hello panty sniffers and toenail inspectors! Welcome to this week's episode of Shut Up Cincinnati. As always, the guys answer all of life's important questions and update you on the world's events. Chris is angry because the price to get his butthole waxed has increased over 50 percent. Jason gets his life saved by a curse word. The fellas wonder w…
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Hebrews 4:14-16 Joshua York
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A Bris With COVID-19 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ten-minute-halacha/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz
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Dennis FowlerBy Grace Covenant
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The Riches of the King's KindnessBy Grace Covenant
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Immigration attitudes, Global supply chain, Ukraine's draft measures, Breast politics
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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung and University of Toronto political science associate professor Phil Triadafilopoulos about changing attitudes towards immigration in Canada and beyond, The New York Times global economy reporter Peter S. Goodman outlines the risks facing the global supply chain, o…
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This week, we’re taking our place once again in the Weird Circle! This episode, “The Old Nurse’s Story” features an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s short story of the same name. In this tale, a daughter’s ill-conceived marriage drives a wedge between her and her father, leading to a bitter grudge and a promise of revenge. […]…
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Episode 109: Savage Cravings: True Stories of Cannibalism
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In this episode of Horror House, hosts we delve into two chilling historic cases of cannibalism. First, we discuss James Sligo Jameson, the heir to the Jameson whiskey fortune, who facilitated the cannibalism of a slave girl in the Congo. Following that, we explore the grizzly exploits of Levi Boone Helm, a notorious criminal who turned to chowing …
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I.C.U. Baby, Blocking is Class: Blocks for Intensivists
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Amit & Jeff are joined by special guest star Jonny Wilkinson from Northampton as we discuss the role of nerve blocks in the intensive care unit: Which blocks? Who does them? Which patients benefit? How do we best teach these? Laughs were had, sound effects were shared, but no possums were injured in the making of this episode. The Northampton Criti…
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STEPHANE K & DJ KOUTAROU.A Stereo Productions Podcast 563
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This week, we have our Japanese brothers Stephane K & DJ Koutarou.A. Broadcasting directly from Tokyo, this podcast brings you cutting-edge House, Techno, and global beats reflecting the unique energy and diversity of Tokyo's nightlife that invites you to explore the sounds of one of the world's most dynamic cities.…
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The Cover Band Central Podcast #217 - All about A.I.
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Steve and Tony get deep discussing the rapid growth of A.I. and how it's affecting the music business and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steve Witschel
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CLICK HERE for promotions and discounts from today’s sponsor: http://storyspectacular.com/partners Join me and special guest Chanel Tsang from "Peace Out" for a relaxing beachside getaway. We will go for a walk along the beach, ride our bicycles down the "Beach Rose Bike Path" and then lounge by the big willow tree while we hear a relaxing story fr…
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Join us as we journey through the books of Ezra & Nehemiah this summer! Week One covers the context and significance of these two books. We discuss: How to do the study (PDF linked below) The big picture of Ezra & Nehemiah (author, genre, important people, timeline) Significance of the Second Exodus (God keeps His promises) Download and follow alon…
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Sucking CO2 from the air — a "Mammoth task"
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They've just unveiled the world's largest air purifier in Iceland. Christened "Mammoth" the machine can filter up to 36,000 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere every year. It's the biggest carbon capture device ever built – but is it mammoth enough? And do the economics stack up? Other scientists are using microbes to speed the process of mineralisatio…
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