Best Ellie Shoja Podcasts (2024)

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THE WILL TO SURVIVE - with Dyana Carmella - Part II 1:01:19

2+ y ago1:01:19

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She evaded Wolves, stayed clear of Grizzly Bears, endured the most extreme of weather and landscape conditions. Dyana Carmella joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to complete her emotional and inspirational journey through 1200 miles and 71 days solo on the Pacific Northwest Trail. Though she doesn't want her mother to hear this, she now admit…

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WALKING with the GRIZZLY - with Dyana Carmella - Part I 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

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Have you ever camped in the woods? Not in an RV or hotel, but down and dirty in a tent? Most people would have trouble for one night. Dyana Carmella did it alone, for 71 days and 1200 miles, through uncharted wilderness. She shares her emotional and inspirational story with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. Living with Grizzly Bears, Wolves, Snake…

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NUMB - with Rafael Davila - Part II 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

Rafael Davila was found in the gutters of a back alley street in Washington D.C., by his two young children. He had hit rock bottom, didn't have the balls to take his own life, didn't want to feel anymore, hoping for an accidental overdose. He had lost his father years prior, and now his mother was dying of cancer. Rafael lays it all out for Americ…

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SURVIVING ADDICTION - with Rafael Davila - Part I 33:30

2+ y ago33:30

33:30

Rafael Davila and his twin brother grew up in a middle class suburb of Detroit, raised by a single mother. They didn't grow up in poverty or lacking love, their mother was a school teacher who provided all they needed. However, Rafael shares with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, how drug addiction can hit anyone, regardless of color, financial st…

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WHO ARE YOU? - with Ellie Shoja - Part II 36:52

3y ago36:52

36:52

Ellie Shoja makes us think about our own consciousness and discusses with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, our decreasing inability to communicate with one another and be comfortable in our own skin. We are becoming to reliant on our devices to be our representative and we feel safer using a cartoon avatar as our spokesperson instead of being who…

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"MY FATHER was an INTERNATIONAL CON MAN" - with Ellie Shoja - Part I 40:23

3y ago40:23

40:23

He was charismatic, highly intelligent and extremely resourceful. But he also had a dark side. Ellie Shoja joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share her journey as a young girl living under the reign of a certified International Con Man. Her and family were always on the run, from city to city, country to country, hideout to hideout. Changi…

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THE ESCAPE - with Jeremy Gilbreath - Part II 44:36

3y ago44:36

44:36

Prison and being behind bars can mean much more than a physical incarceration in a jail cell. Jeremy Gilbreath takes us through the series of life events that helped him create his own prison, in his mind. After decades experiencing abuse as a child, he shares with Kurt Caceres, for the very first time, how it effected him decades later as an adult…

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IN THE SHADOW OF A TYRANT - with Jeremy Gilbreath - Part I 50:54

3y ago50:54

50:54

He tried to take his own life, drank away most of the prime years of his youth, and caused unintentional heartbreak to so many around him. But was it his fault? Jeremy Gilbreath sits for the first time and shares his gut wrenching life story, exclusively with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. Growing up watching his parents fight daily, not with w…

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FAST & FURIOUS NEIN! - The Never Ending Saga 46:34

3y ago46:34

46:34

With the long awaited release of Fast & Furious 9, America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, brings on one of the franchise biggest fans, to debate it's place in cinema history, and if it even deserves a mention. With names like Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell and Charli…

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RED FLAGS - Proceed with Caution 48:03

3y ago48:03

48:03

If people came with a warning sign, what would be yours? America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, tackles the modern day question about Red Flags and it's effect on romantic, friend and work relationships. We have all been hurt, let down or backstabbed by someone close to us at least once. But could we have avoided that pain ahead of time? As we get olde…

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HAND JOB - The Art of Communication 45:17

3y ago45:17

45:17

All humans use their hands to communicate, whether they are aware or not. No one ever talks with their arms hanging stiff at their sides with no movement, it just doesn't happen. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, helps us understand the true meaning of communication through our hands and our ability without the use of words and language. Have you …

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LANGUAGE to ACRONYMS - WTF Happened? 37:44

3y ago37:44

37:44

Rewind It!!! SMH! Dial the Number! LMFAO! These are all mainstream terms, but one is a sentence and the other a jumble of letters called an acronym. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes us way back to where many old sayings originated that are still used today. The millennial culture uses these terms without knowing from where they derived, all…

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VAN LIFE - Nomad or Journeyman - with Kevin Burke 38:15

3y ago38:15

38:15

The film Nomadland won a total of 5 Oscars at the Academy Awards in 2021. Best Picture, Actress, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography and Editing. However, America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, had already talked about "Van Life" with Journeyman, Kevin Burke, a year before the record setting night Chloe Zhao won the historic award. Kevin lives by the …

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EMBARRASSED AS F*CK - Everyone is Looking at Me! 43:02

3y ago43:02

43:02

We all get embarrassed, no one is immune to humiliation and self-doubt, that is part of being human. However, many things that make us blush are unnecessary and the only one laughing at us, is ourselves. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes us down a comical path to figure out the most embarrassing things one must purchase as consumers in a com…

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RELATIONSHIPS & COLOR THERAPY - with Michele Harper - Part II 48:37

3y ago48:37

48:37

Michele Harper sits one last time with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to delve deep into helping us traverse relationships and the method behind color therapy. But first she gives us tools to help those that battle daily with anxiety and depression. She says that "the key to helping a person is to be a friend, non judgemental, if they are going…

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BREATH. FOCUS. HYPNOSIS - with Michele Harper - Part I 55:49

3y ago55:49

55:49

Michele Harper is a Hypnotherapist, Holistic Aesthetician and Spiritual Coach who sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to help us discover and understand our own personal powers, on our way to ultimate transcendence. Most have only heard this word in relation to the 2014 Johnny Depp film of the same name. However, when she starts talking ab…

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QUORA - Should You Believe Everything on the Internet? 43:22

3y ago43:22

43:22

What has over 300 million users and is worth over $2 Billion dollars? If you haven't yet heard of it, America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, introduces us to the world of Quora. What is Quora you may ask? Well, it's just that, a question and answer universe where anything goes. The most obscure, abstract and outlandish questions are asked and users ans…

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HOT DOGS or LEGS - Social Media Validation 53:41

3y ago53:41

53:41

TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. The standard from which all things are measured, including validating ones purpose in this world. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, attacks with force, the toxicity surrounding our obsession with social media and it's dangerous and utterly annoying habits. You ever posted your legs on the beach? The plate …

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THE ONE NIGHT STAND - Proper Etiquette 1:14:43

3y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Everyone has heard the term, "One Night Stand". Not everyone has experienced one, and most don't know the proper etiquette involved. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, brings in a panel of female and male experts to talk about terms like "walk of shame", "beer goggles", "hookup" and "ghosting". Now with modern day dating apps, it is easier than eve…

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WHAT'S YOUR WHY? - with Jozanne Marie - Part II 31:17

3y ago31:17

31:17

Jamaican born, Jozanne Marie, returns again with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. She was a prisoner of child abuse from the age of 10 to 16, until she escaped to live homeless on the streets. At the time of this recording she said that Child abuse is reported every 10 seconds. 5 to 6 children die each day as a result of child abuse or neglect. I…

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UNASHAMED and UNAFRAID - with Jozanne Marie - Part I 49:09

3y ago49:09

49:09

When people hear the word Jamaica, the first thing that comes to mind is Reggae and Bob Marley. However, the true story behind the country, is a visceral will to survive the often harsh lifestyle and seek salvation elsewhere. Jozanne Marie shares her immigrant story with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, moving to New York City at only 10 years ol…

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VAMPIRE FACIAL - with Dr. Nigma Talib - Part II 48:40

3y ago48:40

48:40

Dr. Nigma Talib joins America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to divulge her secret alter ego, a Vampress, who performs Vampire Facials on her clients, taking their own blood and rubbing it all over their face. Just Kidding! Though it has taken on the moniker of "Vampire Facial", she calls it "IPL Skin Resurfacing", and it is the rave of all the celebri…

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GUT FACE - with Dr. Nigma Talib - Part I 40:33

3y ago40:33

40:33

Celebrity Naturopathic Doctor, Nigma Talib, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to talk about helping each individual according to their genetic expression, and not a "one size fits all" model. She says that diagnosing the root and core of the problem is essential for peoples survival and living a happy comfortable life. Instead of just te…

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VALENTINE'S DAY - "He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" 1:15:46

3+ y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, gathers the gang for a special Valentines edition, filled with interesting history, trivia, jokes and limericks. But it's not all love and romance, because they breakdown the truth behind the foundation of the most romantic day of the year. Thousands of years ago it was started with a dark past, filled with scanda…

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DUNGEONS & DOMINATRIX - "I'm a Little Slut" - with Lady Lila Stern - Part II 44:17

3+ y ago44:17

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LIVE and interactive from the DTLA Pink Dungeon, America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, observes as Mistress Lady Lila Stern locks Tony Frost in a cage and ties Jason "Folding Chair" Galindo to a device called a "St. Andrew's Cross". "Little Dick Shaming" is a real fetish shared by many men who are willing to pay a lot of money for this service, especi…

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DUNGEONS & DOMINATRIX - with Mistress Lady Lila Stern - Part I 49:04

3+ y ago49:04

49:04

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes the show on location for the first time, to the Pink Dungeon of Mistress Lady Lila Stern. Like most things shadowed in mystery, people fear the unknown. It is not Porn. The life of BDSM, Bondage & Discipline, Dominance & Submission, is surrounded in negative stigmas. It has been taboo in most cultures and so…

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ANONYMOUS - "Hi my name is ________, and I'm an Alcoholic" 1:19:36

3+ y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, delves into the timeless struggle of Alcoholism. He is joined by three cohosts who may or may not teeter on the boundary between a possible problem or self salvation. They are joined by special guest, Stacy. She has been five years sober and is an active participant in "the program", that being Alcoholics Anonymou…

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SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX - First World Problems 52:14

3+ y ago52:14

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The Social Progress Index (SPI) measures the extent to which countries provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens. Fifty-four indicators in the areas of basic human needs, foundations of well-being, and opportunity to progress show the relative performance of nations. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, talks about these global…

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HOMETOWN - Friday Night Lights 1:01:30

3+ y ago1:01:30

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At a time more than ever, we need to find connection to our roots and the foundation of our lives. That is Home. Not the home you currently live, but where you came from and where it all started. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes us on a journey of nostalgia and down the back country roads of our memories to help us reconnect with a more sim…

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CHRISTMAS - The Island of Misfit Toys 1:24:05

3+ y ago1:24:05

1:24:05

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes us on a journey through Christmas past and present, with a group of festive and comedic friends as his little elves. They talk about the top rated films, songs and traditions of all time, as well as holiday memories from childhood to adulthood. It's a ride through nostalgia as well as trivia, jokes and inter…

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RELIGION - A Tradition of Hypocrisy - Part II 50:04

3+ y ago50:04

50:04

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, poses the questions we have avoided for 2,000 years. Do we need religion? Church?The very things Church and Religion preach, are the exact opposite of what they try and represent. The Bible is a book of teaching and needs not religion or a building from which to learn, for transcendence starts from within. In the …

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RELIGION - Ancient Curriculum - Part I 56:05

3+ y ago56:05

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Kurt Caceres discusses how religion is rooted in tradition thousands of years old, but it may be time we took another look at the ancient curriculum and rewrite it's overall goals for humanity. When it comes to technology and other styles or trends, we adapt to the times and adjust our way of life. Why not update the core mindset of Religious progr…

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SWINGERS - A Life of Hedonism - with Cyndi Wideman - Part II 1:07:58

3+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Once the Queen of the underground swingers lifestyle, Cyndi Wideman breaks all the negative stigmas of this subculture and debunks the myths revolving around this misunderstood life of hedonism. "Yes, it's not for everyone" she says, "but those who choose to indulge, do so with respect for others and practicing safe sex". The way to success and hea…

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SWINGERS - Unicorn and the Lifestyle - with Cyndi Wideman - Part I 58:37

3+ y ago58:37

58:37

Cyndi Wideman once was one of the Queen's of the swinger lifestyle in Southern California. She would dress in lingerie high atop her throne at her club in downtown Los Angeles and address her hoard. She owned and operated a 30,000 square foot space with themed rooms for everyone's pleasure. This is a world that most never experience, but America's …

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THANKSGIVING - Black Friday 1:14:09

3+ y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Thanksgiving has been a national holiday for a few hundred years, but one side of the truth was told whilst the other side who participated, had no voice. The people are waking up to the stark reality behind it's true history. It is not a pleasant past, but one from which we can all learn. In the end, it should be a day of giving thanks for family,…

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FAST FOOD - Hot and Ready 1:16:11

3+ y ago1:16:11

1:16:11

Fast Food is American. It is the staple of the culture and everything revolves around its branding, logo's and competition for best patty and fries. Or is it burrito? Weiner? Milkshake? America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, sits with a group of comedic masterminds to talk about this phenomenon that has gone global to every corner of every country on t…

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RENT-A-FRIEND - Can Money Buy Friends? 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

40:08

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, tackles the age old question: "Can Money Buy Friends?" Psychologists, Scientists and other medical professionals have argued this point for decades, but now one place has found the solution. In 2009 the company Rent-a-Friend was introduced, and changed the way people engaged. It is available worldwide and offers e…

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HALLOWEEN - (Bonus Holiday Special) 1:18:07

3+ y ago1:18:07

1:18:07

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres and his merry band of thieves and villains, gather together for one special evening of debauchery. Of course they teach about the pagan history behind Halloween, dating back over 2000 years. Trivia. Jokes. Billboard Top Halloween songs of all time. Top Candy. Top Costumes of 2020. And no Halloween is complete witho…

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EXODUS - Leaving the Metropolis 1:24:22

3+ y ago1:24:22

1:24:22

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, was born and raised in the state of California. He sits with a group of current residents to pose the question "how much will it cost you to move out and leave California?" Bob Marley wrote the famous song, Exodus, which ties together the Biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to to be led to …

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REPRESENTATIVE - Sending in your Eddie Haskell 55:50

3+ y ago55:50

55:50

Chris Rock said it right, "when we meet someone for the first time, we are meeting their representative". Now America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, brings on a think tank of female scholars, business executives and artists, to explain their take on the representative and possible reasons for why we all perform instead of being ourselves. What would ha…

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CONDOM(s) - Reshaped, Reused and Recycled 29:15

3+ y ago29:15

29:15

Durex, Trojan, Lifestyles, Astroglide and Beyond Seven we thought were always trusted brands we could rely on. However, a factory in Vietnam was exposed for purchasing used condoms, then reshaping and repackaging for resale to hotels and markets. America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, is joined by Greg, Jason and Intern Wuhan to discuss the ghastly rea…

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ONLYFANS - $1 Million Dollars in 24 Hours 53:31

3+ y ago53:31

53:31

America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, takes on a topic that once was a productive outlet for personal trainers, chefs and other entrepreneurs to showcase their products. Now it's turned into the porn version of Instagram. Fans pay monthly subscriptions to have VIP and private access to their favorite celebrities who can post anything from nudes to sex…

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BioBUTTON - We Know What You Did Last Night 52:13

3+ y ago52:13

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Imagine connecting a micro-chip the size of a quarter, to the skin on your chest. BioIntelliSense, Inc., claims it's a "single-use BioButton device, in combination with BioMobile applications and enterprise triage dashboards". It monitors your vitals and uploads data to the "cloud" for analysis. They claim it's being used to forecast symptoms of th…

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FIRENADO- This ain't no Sharknado 50:09

3+ y ago50:09

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In a year when you would think things could get no worse, thousands of residents are losing their homes and have already died from flame and smoke inhalation. The first ever Fire Tornado warning was released in the history of California, and 5 of the most deadliest fires in history are burning simultaneous. Mother Nature is Queen, we have poisoned …

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PELOSI - "The Setup" - Manifesto of Mistruths 49:19

3+ y ago49:19

49:19

If Nancy Pelosi sat with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, would she wear her mask? After months of preaching the health and awareness of citizens wearing masks, she got caught without hers, at of all places, a hair salon. She decided it was okay to sneak inside the spot to get her hair done for the daily media frenzy. But didn't she support the c…

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USPS - Vote by Mail 41:40

3+ y ago41:40

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The Pony Express sent its fastest letter across the country in 7 days back in 1860. Now in 2020, citizens are complaining that the USPS takes the same time to deliver a letter. Kurt Caceres discusses the current financial state of the USPS and its integral place in the 2020 Election. Democrats claim fraud and counter intuitive budget policies. The …

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AMPUTEE - You Don't Know Me - with Cyndi Wideman - Part II 49:44

4y ago49:44

49:44

Motorcycle accident survivor and amputee, Cyndi Wideman, sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to expose the truth to the world. Not only are victims effected, but it goes beyond to family, friends, coworkers and event pets. She admits suicide was on her mind after the accident, and now wants to share her story with the world to help other v…

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KAISER - Swindled Like Soze - with Cyndi Wideman - Part I 59:26

4y ago59:26

59:26

Cyndi Wideman has had a few accidents like all Harley Davidson riders, but this fateful night would change her life forever. She sits with America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, to share the story about her becoming an amputee. From the distracted driver, to the car insurance and all the way up to Kaiser Permanente. She says no Attorney will take on a …

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HOMELESS - It's Not My Problem 1:19:19

4y ago1:19:19

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America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres, compiles a "think tank" to discuss the true pandemic of homelessness, and it's place into our future of America. We are so preoccupied with masks and our daily grind, that few of us stopped to look at the crisis right beneath our nose. Whilst the Democrats and Republicans fight over partisan politics in the halls …

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LEADERSHIP - Kindness, Compassion, Basic Human Decency - with Dr. Charles Levy 59:10

4y ago59:10

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Dr. Charles Levy arrives for his encore performance with Travis Aaron Wade and America's Podcaster, Kurt Caceres. Based on a paper he wrote, "The Errosion of Competence", he breaks down the implosion of the corporate structure and the many reasons for it's failure to society. No longer is it about quality and customer satisfaction, everything now i…

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