Best Face Connecticut Podcasts (2024)

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Immigration policies that have shaped the U.S. from 1924 to 2024 49:00

37m ago49:00

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Both Democrats and Republicans are hoping immigration policy will win them votes in 2024. This hour, we take a look at immigration laws from the past and present. Atlantic Staff Writer and 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winner Caitlin Dickerson talks about Biden and Trump's records on immigration and tells us who is immigrating to the U.S. today. We also hear…

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Love in Action 23:16

9h ago23:16

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At Black Rock Church, we are committed to caring for people. In fact, Black Rock Cares is the name for a cluster of service areas that help people find God’s love and purposes during the hard times of life. As we care well for people, they are freed to grow as followers of Jesus during the joyful and joyless seasons of life.…

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 6: Can Smart Homes Make You Dumb? 31:20

6d ago31:20

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This week's buyer, Dana, and her husband pursue a home in Chicago's tony Northern Shore suburbs. What didn't they count on? The cost of their home's smart technology. We unpack their experience with master AV installer Michael Stellmann of Stellmann Electronics). What should you pay to maintain your home systems? What should you look out for? How d…

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BIPOC voters face difficult questions and barriers to access in 2024 49:00

2h ago49:00

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As election day steadily approaches, we hear two conversations about voting. Back in March, Khalilah hosted a live event with MSNBC Legal Analyst Charles Coleman Jr. We take a listen to that event and learn how Black voters can make a difference in their communities. The discussion was part of The Legacy Foundation of Hartford's Black Excellence Sp…

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S3E16 - Professionalizing the Election Field One OREO at a Time with Ohio’s Aaron Ockerman 27:16

1h ago27:16

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The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Aaron Ockerman, the Exec…

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Giving Him Worship 29:56

10d ago29:56

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This message is focused on worshiping God and how we can give Him the worship He deserves. We look at two passages in scripture and how the worship of the Lord on earth can reflect the worship in heaven. What can we bring to the Lord as we respond to all He has given for us.By Kevin Butterfield

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Education inequities still exist 70 years after Brown v. Board 49:00

7h ago49:00

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Seventy years ago, Brown v. Board of Education outlawed racial segregation in public schools. This hour, we look at the historic Supreme Court decision — and some of the inequities that still exist in education today. We speak with the Executive Director of a youth development organization in Hartford working to close education opportunity gaps. An…

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Made New 15:57

10d ago15:57

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It is easy where we live for anyone to call themselves a Christian. But is there more to it than simply a label to go by? Let’s see what the Bible says about what it means to be called a Christian and why that motivates us to be baptized.By Caleb Hodson

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 5: The Push and Pull of The Practical in Your Home Search 38:25

22d ago38:25

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Do you buy a home for all the practical reasons, or do you go with your gut? Is buying based on your feelings a luxury reserved for only some? Or is all the discussion of the practical and rational just giving yourself ammunition to make the emotional decision you are going to make anyway? Let's put it another way. How do you figure out what you wa…

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S3E15 – Investment, Representation and Reflection in North Carolina with Derek Bowens in Durham County, NC 27:13

1d ago27:13

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Derek Bowens, the Elections Director in Durham County, North Carolina. They spoke about crafting narratives to help election administrators share and showcase the need for local investment in elections and about the importance of having election administrators that represent and reflect …

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Libraries are building community through identity and cultural change 49:00

7d ago49:00

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Many people think of libraries as quiet places to study, work or read a book. But the quiet rooms of libraries have also been centers of social change. This hour, we look at how libraries help people build community and explore their identities. First, we talk about a recent drag story hour in Enfield, CT that was successfully rescheduled after it …

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The Baton 30:08

18h ago30:08

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Scripture tells us that the Christ-following life is a race--but not one we run solo. The church of Jesus is a relay-race with faithful runners handing the baton to more faithful runners. Join us as Pastor Steve supplies details regarding the future leadership plan for Black Rock--and our individual and corporate roles in the faithful passing of th…

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Debates over the 1st Amendment on college campuses 43:00

5d ago43:00

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This hour on Disrupted, we’re looking at the First Amendment and its impact on colleges and universities. Students are demanding their schools divest from Israel over its war in Gaza. Some colleges have allowed protests with police presence, while others have forcibly removed demonstrators. There have been allegations of antisemitic, anti-Muslim, a…

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Blessing 29:35

8d ago29:35

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The Bible’s story of Jacob conveys the encouraging truth that God loves blessing ordinary people as part of His extraordinary plan to use us to bless others. Join us as Pastor Steve reflects on how he’s seen this wonderful blessing-cycle in operation over his 40 years at Black Rock.By Steve Treash

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 4: Do You Have The Rocket Fuel to Buy? 22:12

22d ago22:12

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What does it take to start your home buying journey? Is it money? It courage? Or are you going to take a different path? Our buyer today opens his heart and mind for you. Listen in to the mindset of a long-time renter in New York City. We unpack this mentality with business coach and founder of i2 Leadership Laura Schwarz. Is there anything that mi…

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S3E14 - A behind-the-scenes look of the private election industry with Matthew Fitch 27:56

1M ago27:56

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Matthew Fitch. He’s the owner of Merriman River Group, a private election firm that works with organizations such as labor unions and, recently, the Missouri Democratic Party for the presidential preference primary.They spoke about how one manages a private election, including preparatio…

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Black Americans are reclaiming their relationship with nature 48:00

12d ago48:00

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This hour, we are taking a look at how race has impacted agriculture and the environmental movement. Leah Penniman, Co-Executive Director and Farm Director at Soul Fire Farm, talks about her book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists. The discussion touches on everything from Leah's childhood to how the creation of …

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Positive Tipping Points: Opportunities to Address Climate Change 30:35

1M ago30:35

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Positive climate tipping points often spark rapid transformation. This TOMRA Talks Circular podcast discusses how super-leverage points and technology adoption can cut emissions in one key sector and support faster changes in other parts of the economy. Our guests, Ben Dixon and Maaike Witteveen from SYSTEMIQ, share their expertise and insights on …

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Facing Challenges 24:45

29d ago24:45

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Everyone experiences challenges in life but those who follow Jesus are empowered to face them in ways that lead to personal growth and surprising spiritual victories. This is the message of Paul’s often overlooked letter to Philemon. Join us and learn how everything changes when we go from enduring challenges to facing them.…

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Rethinking how we approach leadership with Eddie S. Glaude Jr. 40:00

1M ago40:00

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Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. returns to the show to talk about his new book, 'We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For.' The book reevaluates our understanding of leadership and argues that ordinary people need to become leaders. He also explains his views on the 2024 election and how reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X changed his life. GUEST: Dr…

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Stories Jesus Told: The Story of the Two Debtors 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Jesus tells a story at a dinner party that changes the whole mood of the night. This story highlights our view of God’s love and forgiveness in a way that changes the whole perspective of our lives.By Kevin Butterfield

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 3: What Rebuilding Your Home Looks Like 25:00

2M ago25:00

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The home search doesn’t always happen because you want it to, or when you want it to. And even when the news is great—wedding bells, positive pregnancy tests, empty nests—it isn’t any less scary. But today’s episode takes scary to the extreme. You'll meet Christina, who not only lost her house to a fire, but then had to go through a divorce on top …

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Songwriter Alice Randall is part of a long tradition of Black country music 41:00

2M ago41:00

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With the release of Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter, the long and often-ignored history of Black country music is back in the spotlight. This hour, we talk to a woman who has made a career in country music, even though the industry hasn't always been welcoming. Alice Randall is a chart-topping country songwriter and author of the new book 'My Bl…

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S3E13 - Exploring a Victorian Election System with the UK Association of Electoral Administrators’ Peter Stanyon 28:49

1M ago28:49

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Peter Stanyon. He’s the Chief Executive for the Association of Election Administrators, or AEA, in the United Kingdom. They spoke about the complexities of the UK's election system with its limited time frame for some elections, changes in voter ID law, and the challenges of adding moder…

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Stories Jesus Told: The Persistent Widow 27:39

2M ago27:39

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Jesus tells a story of a widow that was seeking help from a judge that was indifferent to God and others. Why does Jesus share this story and what was his main point? Let’s look into this parable to see how Jesus wants to give us a more accurate view of His Father and how that affects our relationship with Him.…

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The way Americans are practicing religion is changing 49:01

2M ago49:01

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This hour, we hear from people who think a lot about religion - both their own experiences and how it impacts society. NPR National Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon grew up in Kansas City as an Evangelical. Her new book, The Exvangelicals - Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church tells her story and the story of others who fe…

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ALIVE! 25:38

2M ago25:38

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The two most important questions that can be asked about the resurrection of Jesus are, "Is Easter True?" and "Does Easter Matter?" Join us this weekend as we celebrate the dual truths that Jesus is ALIVE and that His resurrection matters for your life both now and forever!By Steve Treash

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 2: It's Not Fun Feeling Like An Alien with John Khosravi 23:38

2M ago23:38

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You might feel like an outsider when it's time to buy. But in this episode of The Pursuit of Home, Host Scott Harris discusses the experience of an actual immigrant to the United States and the challenges buying a home here vs Europe—and what you might learn from her. Scott also brings on immigration attorney and host of "The Immigration Lawyers" p…

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Why mothering is 'Essential Labor' with Angela Garbes 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

This hour on Disrupted, we're challenging long-held assumptions about parents and caregivers. First, Angela Garbes, author of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change, explains how care workers are undervalued. She touches on the way the early days of the pandemic spotlighted issues in caregiving and why the legacy of American colonialism in the…

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The Week Before 25:11

2M ago25:11

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What if you were one-week away from an experience that would completely change your life? Join us this Palm Sunday as we meet 3 people who are one week away from God changing them forever. Who knows? Maybe like them, God has new life in store for you.By Steve Treash

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The women who shaped the Civil Rights Movement haven't always been recognized 49:01

2M ago49:01

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This week on Disrupted, we learn about two women who played important roles in the Civil Rights Movement. Historian Tanisha C. Ford wrote about Mollie Moon, a fundraiser in the 1940s in her new book 'Our Secret Society: Mollie Moon and the Glamour, Money, and Power Behind the Civil Rights Movement,'. Later in the show, we’ll listen back to our conv…

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S3E12 - Putting the Face in… Personalizing the Need for Congressional Elections Funding with Issue One’s Gideon Cohn-Postar 26:06

2M ago26:06

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Gideon Cohn-Postar. He’s the Legislative Director from Issue One, an organization that advocates for cross partisan political reform at the Congressional level – on issues such as social media reform, protecting the safety of election officials and consistent federal funding for election…

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Harassed and helpless…will you go? 24:50

3M ago24:50

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My message is to help the audience to understand the great need for the lost around us, and that the harvest is plentiful. People are lost, harassed and helpless. Jesus has compassion towards the lost and we need to understand the heart of the Shepherd toward his lost sheep: Caring, passionate, looking for them until he finds them. Will we do the s…

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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris - Episode 1: Decluttering: Fear & Loathing VS Having Fun & Loving it 26:56

3M ago26:56

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In the premiere episode of The Pursuit of Home, Host Scott Harris discusses the topic that every seller dreads: decluttering. How can you look at this all-too-imporant task in a different way? His guest who tried a new path to letting go of stuff is none other than his mother, Lois. His featured expert to give you more tips is Instagram influencer …

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The forgotten and the powerful: A look at First Ladies and their influence 48:00

3M ago48:00

48:00

The First Lady of the United States is not an elected position. But even so, the office plays an important role in our government. This week on Disrupted, an Art Historian talks about the powerful First Ladies of American history who don't get the recognition they deserve. Also, how gender quotas are changing politics in Latin America. GUESTS: Gwen…

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Textile Recycling: What it Takes and How to Create Circular Textiles 28:21

3M ago28:21

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Is textile recycling the missing link for creating circular fashion? This TOMRA Talks Circular podcast explores what it takes to establish systems that collect and sort textiles for reuse and fiber-to-fiber recycling. Our guest, Vibeke Kroh, Head of TOMRA Textiles, shares her insights and key beliefs to enable textile circularity. From textile poli…

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All Nations International 33:54

3M ago33:54

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Acts 20:16-21; 1-7; 10-16, ESV; Acts 9:15-16, ESV - Jesus calls us to go to the least reached with his love and hope. In 2018, All Nations sent a young worker, John Chau, to a remote uncontacted people group, the North Sentinelese. Upon arrival, John was reportedly killed by bow and arrow. The cost to go is real. The cost for audacious churches to …

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What we've learned and what we haven't since the start of the pandemic 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. It continues to impact our lives to this day. This hour, we’re looking back at the four years since the pandemic started to understand what we’ve learned. Health policy expert Scott L. Greer analyzes the U.S. government's response to COVID-19. And critical care and infectious disease ph…

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S3E11 - Laying it on the electionline: covering local election news with Mindy Moretti 27:21

2M ago27:21

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mindy Moretti, the editor-in-chief of electionline, a news source and aggregator for local election administrators that sends out a daily newsletter on all things election news. They spoke about how electionline has evolved over time, what it takes for Moretti to curate it each morning, …

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Black Rock 2199 24:38

3M ago24:38

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Jesus commands His Church to BE His witnesses to our neighbors and the nations UNTIL He comes back. This means that if Jesus has not yet returned 175 years from now, then our Black Rock descendants must BE as faithful witnesses for Jesus in 2199 as we are today. Join us as we discover what issues demand our vigilance and dedication in order for us …

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Black creators disrupting the arts and building community 49:00

3M ago49:00

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This hour, we talk to Black creators who are making their marks in the arts. Andre Rochester is a fine artist based in greater Hartford. He discusses self-expression and social consciousness in art. We'll hear from Andre's mentor, Stanwyck Cromwell about how he and Andre have both taught each other. And Busayo Olupona, who spoke with us amidst the …

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Jesus is the Way to JOY 31:26

3M ago31:26

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For 175 years Black Rock Church has proclaimed the truth that Jesus is the only way to the JOY everybody craves in life. The joyful life in Jesus is not found in promises of material wealth or in legalistic rule-following, but it is the result of a daily relationship with the author and creator of joy itself. Join us as we discover the way to true …

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S3E10 - Brewing up Election Security with Scott McDonell in Dane County, Wisconsin 24:31

3M ago24:31

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Scott McDonell in Dade County, Wisconsin. After a number of threats and attempted break-ins, McDonell decided that election officials needed a safer and larger space for election processes.So, after traveling around the country to look at other election offices, McDonell chose the new sp…

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Representation on television from 'Julia' to 'City of Ghosts' 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

This hour, we are talking about the stories we see represented on the small screen. Elizabeth Ito is the creator of 'City of Ghosts' and also worked on Adventure Time. She'll discuss using people's real voices in her work and covering topics like gentrification on a series that children watch. Bethonie Butler, author of 'Black TV: Five Decades of G…

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It's All About Souls 27:12

3M ago27:12

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For Starbucks, it's all about coffee; for Campbell's it's all about soup; and as Jesus defines Black Rock's mission--it's all about SOULS. Our mission is to be about helping people near and far receive eternal life for their eternal souls through faith in what Jesus did on the cross. But this is not just a mission for churches like Black Rock--this…

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Friendships that challenge norms: Intergenerational friends and platonic life partners 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

This hour, for Valentine's Day, we are taking a look at friendship. While friends seem ubiquitous in our culture, they aren't often prioritized in the same way that romantic partners are. Rhaina Cohen discusses that topic in her new book 'The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.' Then, we turn to the idea of hav…

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Generational Perspectives on Climate Change 19:39

4M ago19:39

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Wealthier nations are responsible for much of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. How can residents in these countries proactively reduce their environmental footprint? In this TOMRA Talks Circular podcast, we interview a mother and son duo from Denmark to talk about generational differences and how they approach sustainability. Together with Hel…

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Made to Make a Difference 25:47

4M ago25:47

25:47

Have you ever wondered if your life has purpose and why you exist? This week we look at how everyone who has received Jesus as their savior is gifted by God to serve others. When we understand how God sees us, we understand the timeless truth that we were "Made to Make a Difference"; and it gives us incredible confidence and purpose every day of ou…

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S3E9 - A Legacy of Election Communication, Collaboration and Martial Arts with Tommy Gong in Contra Costa County, California 29:14

3M ago29:14

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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tommy Gong from Contra Costa County, California. They spoke about Tommy’s long history working in California elections, about his work with Bay Area Votes – and how they’re trying to educate and connect with voters – and a little about his unique connection to Bruce Lee. https://www.face…

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Debates over the 1st Amendment on college campuses 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

This hour on Disrupted, we discuss the First Amendment and its impact on higher education. College campuses are in the spotlight as students have continued to hold protests since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. There have been allegations of antisemitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Palestinian speech at some protests — and that’s left many wondering h…

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