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You're growing up so fast, Columbus. The city is now the 14th largest in the country. New restaurants open all the time. Apartment buildings seem to pop up out of nowhere. Fashion designers and entrepreneurs grab national headlines for their work. We wanted to look at what all this means. What will Columbus look like in 20 years? Where will people live, work, shop and play? Will cars drive themselves?
News and Interviews from The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Lubbock, Texas
From the people who bring you the Beaver County Times, Allegheny Times, and Timesonline.com, comes the Timesonline.com Podcast, a weekly podcast looking at news and events in Beaver County and greater western Pennsylvania.
Residual Culture is a podcast out of the Reynolds School of Journalism produced and edited by Joey Lovato and Ben Birkinbine. Joey is a student at the Reynolds School and Ben is an assistant professor of Media Studies. Together their knowledge spans a wide range of media artifacts, from movies and TV to video games and music. This podcast is them exploring, arguing, and hopefully better understanding those topics.
News and Interviews from the Times News, Burlington, NC
This show connects people to the work and innovation in the fields science, technology, and health that is occurring in Massachusetts communities. Host Laura Lovett, a multimedia journalist with Wicked Local, will talk with scientists, health care professionals, community advocates and business leaders about their jobs, their accomplishments and what is next. Episodes will be released on the 15th and 30th of each month. Subscribe now through iTunes, Sticher and Google Play. And connect with ...
The Ledger is your indispensable source of news, information and entertainment for and about Polk County, Florida. This is a playlist of audio clips from The Ledger's newsroom.
This is the 911 call that led to authorities to the murder scene of Jaquan Brooks on Oct. 30 in Shallotte.By GateHouse Media
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Kimberly Miller Game Day FLA GA Weather Forcast with Gatehouse Florida Weather Reporter
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Kimberly Miller gives a weather forecast for Jacksonville, FL for Sat. Nov 2nd, leading up to the Florida Georgia Rivalry Football GameBy GateHouse Media
Yamilet Padilla describes Family Abuse Services and their resources as a "blessing" after she survived an abusive marriage.By GateHouse Media
Yamilet Padilla tells her story of domestic violence before she found Family Abuse Services.By GateHouse Media
Sure, we may have done an episode on card games, but we’re narrowing our focus to collectible card games in this episode. We welcome our friend Tim Lenard into the studio, and he gives us his hot take on Netrunner. We also talk about some of the different mechanics behind collectible card games and discuss some of our favorites. And, yes, we talk a…
This week we’re talking about the return of Good Eats. We discuss the show’s influence on the broader ecosystem of food shows, and we also talk a bit about food’s connection to culture. Get into it!By Residual Culture
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Reporter Jessica Williams talks about the science, fears around vaccines
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It's back-to-school time, which for many families means trips to the doctors office for vaccinations. Kindergarteners need a list of vaccines before they can enter public schools in North Carolina. Williams looked into trends around vaccinations as fears of disorders believed to be linked to vaccines has spread. Those fears aren't warranted, and no…
We’re back from summer vacation with another Emergent Culture episode. In this one, we’re talking about a large merger in the newspaper industry, which will combine GateHouse Media and Gannett. We talk about the implications of the merger, why it is happening, and whether this is good or bad for democracy. Our discussion is based on this article: h…
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LISTEN: 911 call from shooting at Burlington's Brittany apartments
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Just after 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, a resident of the Brittany apartments off of Huffman Mill Road in Burlington called 911 to report shots fired into her apartment. The shots came in through a back window and shattered it, she said. Burlington police continue to investigate.By GateHouse Media
Ben and Roberta are expecting a baby girl in October, which means Ben has been thinking about children’s programming again. In this episode, we talk about our early memories of watching television as kids, some of the dominant themes across the generations of children’s programming, and some of the more current trends. Get into it!…
In this installment of emergent culture, we talk about the fire at the Universal Music Group studio that burned hundreds of master tapes from famous musicians. We talk about why master recordings are important, the extent of the damage, and the cover up by UMG. The fire happened nearly ten years ago, but we’re only now finding out about the true ex…
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LISTEN: Mother's frantic 911 call reporting SUV stolen with children inside; joy at being reunited with them
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"Y'all are safe. That is all that matters. I don't care about the car." The good news: The thief dropped off the children near Holly Hill Mall. A passerby picked them up and took them back to their parents at Academy Sports. The SUV was later found on Trail One near Trail Eight in Burlington. Burlington police redacted this call to omit the victims…
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LISTEN: 911 call of stolen SUV with children inside from Burlington Academy Sports
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A caller reported Wednesday night that a man stole a SUV from the parking lot at Burlington's Academy Sports on Huffman Mill Road. Two children were inside. The 2015 Ford Explorer was stolen while items were being loaded into the vehicle.By GateHouse Media
Just a warning that this episode has some curse words in it. We’re talking comedy again! This time we welcome in our friend Rachel Katz to talk about her experience with writing and performing comedy. Rachel founded the Wolf Pack Comedy Club at the University of Nevada, which is still going strong today. We talk broadly about the craft of comedy, b…
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[Warning: Graphic Content] 911 calls from Burlington triple homicide, June 30
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Burlington police released Monday, July 1, partial audio from two 911 calls received from the scene of a triple homicide. Due to the nature of these calls, some will find it disturbing. Discretion is advised. The Times-News has attempted to edit out expletives in the recordings, but some may still be audible.…
On this weeks episode of Emergent Culture Ben and Joey talk about the news that Apple is doing away with their longtime software iTunes. In its place will be several services including Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. While it’s the end of an era Joey and Ben feel like iTunes will not be missed. Get into it.…
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Glass recycling is becoming scarce as the market shrinks. How is that affecting Alamance County?
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You can still recycle glass in Alamance County, at least for a while. But our neighbors in Greensboro no longer can. Reporter Isaac Groves looked into why that is, and how Alamance County is handling glass recyclables.By GateHouse Media
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Alamance County trial of attempted murder of Child Protective Services worker wraps up
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Christopher Lee Neal and his former girlfriend are accused of attempted murder after a Rockingham County DSS worker was shot at in summer 2017. The bullets barely missed her. Neal defended himself in the trial, which has spanned the course of several weeks in Alamance County Superior Court due to scheduling conflicts. The jury was expected to hear …
Pretty, pretty, pretty good episode here. We’re talking about Curb Your Enthusiasm, primarily, but we also talk about Seinfeld and Larry David too. We comment on the nature of the comedy in the shows, why some people love it and others…well…don’t. We also talk about some of our favorite moments from the shows. Get into it!…
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Sarah Yaghy, leasing and marketing specialist at Deerfield Place, discusses the luxury market demand in Oneida County
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Sarah Yaghy, leasing and marketing specialist at Deerfield Place, discusses the luxury market demand in Oneida County (Part 2 of 2).By GateHouse Media
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Sarah Yaghy, leasing and marketing specialist at Deerfield Place, discusses the luxury market demand in Oneida County
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Sarah Yaghy, leasing and marketing specialist at Deerfield Place, discusses the luxury market demand in Oneida County (part 1 of 2).By GateHouse Media
For this Emergent Culture episode, we discuss recent reports that former President Bill Clinton will be starting a podcast with his daughter, Chelsea Clinton, called “Why Am I Telling You This?” The podcast is aimed at being a promotional tool for The Clinton Foundation. We discuss this story in light of the fact that each of us recently listened t…
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Alamance-Burlington school board cancels public meeting June 4
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Audio from the discussion about adjourning the meeting early -- after a prolonged closed-session discussion about personnel -- without addressing the public meeting's agenda.By GateHouse Media
In this episode, we welcome Prince Nesta, aka The Reggae General, into the studio to talk about reggae, ska, dancehall, and other related music. Prince Nesta worked as a reggae DJ in Nairobi, Kenya, and we talk about his love for the music as well as the broader cultural significance of roots, rock, rebel music. We’re super excited about this episo…
In this Emergent Culture episode, we discuss the proliferation of streaming platforms, especially in light of Disney’s upcoming Disney+ streaming platform. We discuss various services and also comment on the historical push to have “a la carte” choices for television. However, we’re not quite sure the emerging pattern of multiple streaming services…
We’re back with another full-length episode of Residual Culture. This week, we welcome Isaac Morrison, who recently watched ALL the James Bond films. We begin with some general discussion of Bond as a cultural figure, and how he has changed over time. Isaac gives us a rundown of some of the characters, plot lines, and problematic relationships with…
We’re back with another Emergent Culture episode where we discuss a news story related to the media and/or cultural production. In this episode, we talk about Facebook’s recent decision to ban extreme views on its platform, including people like Alex Jones, Infowars, and Louis Farrakhan. We talk about this specific decision, but we also talk about …
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Reports of child abuse and neglect are up in Alamance County. Here's why that's a good thing.
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Under state law, we're all required to report child abuse to the authorities. Reporter Isaac Groves explains why officials think an increase in reported cases is a good sign for the health of our children and families.By GateHouse Media
This week Joey and Ben are joined by Jacob Solis, a friend of theirs who has seen a little bit more of Game of Thrones than Joey. They get into why it’s so popular, what makes it good (and bad) and how to end a show with such a huge fan base behind it. Get into it.By Residual Culture
The Walt Disney Company has acquired most of the media properties of 21st Century Fox. We discuss the implications of this merger, as well as how this positions Disney to dominate culture. We also talk about the history of Disney a bit, including the ways it helped export American culture during the Cold War. For more on the recent acquisition, see…
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A tour of new construction at Marquee Cinema-Orchard 14
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Marquee Cinemas Operations Manager Bill Favorite talks about the new construction projects at the New Hartford Marquee Cinema-Orchard 14 movie theater.By GateHouse Media
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School attendance in Alamance County: What are the numbers? How can we improve?
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Some students and even some teachers are chronically absent from school. Reporter Jessica Williams looks at how large that problem is and how Alamance-Burlington School System is addressing it. Sometimes the solution is as simple as letting a student's family or teacher know that their absences are noticed.…
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Highlights from the town hall meeting in New Hartford
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Here are highlights from the town hall meeting in New Hartford on Wednesday, April 10.By GateHouse Media
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Call 2: Three naked women lead police on a high-speed chase
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CALL AUDIO: 3 naked women spotted at a rest stop lead Florida police on a high-speed chase
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"All three of them, standing in the nude. Putting on sun tan lotion."By GateHouse Media
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The Big Nerd Podcast with Ray Beasock: Wrestlemania weekend is upon us
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Wrestlemania weekend is upon us and Ray reunites his Wrestling Nerds "The Matador" and "JD" for a look at some of the key aspects of Sunday's Showcase of the Immortals. Come get down and nerdy with the Big Nerd.By GateHouse Media
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Barneveld Fire Chief Kevin Kalk discusses a fatal fire in Trenton on Wednesday
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Barneveld Fire Chief Kevin Kalk discusses a fatal fire in Trenton on Wednesday.By GateHouse Media
We’re trying something new! We’ve turned our Emergent Culture segments into shorter episodes where we provide brief commentary on how emerging issues will affect some of the cultural products we consume. In this first episode, we discuss the ongoing race to dominate the podcasting market. Our discussion is based on the following article: “Podcastin…
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(Caution: Graphic Content) Rape kits, sexual assault prosecutions in NC, Alamance County
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Reporter Kate Croxton spent months learning about the process of collecting rape kits and what goes into prosecuting sexual assaults. Why are so many kits in N.C. untested? What's been done to change that? And why is so much of the responsibility of prosecution placed on victims?By GateHouse Media
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The Big Nerd w/Ray Beasock: So, why the heck is he called Slinky?
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The Big Nerd Podcast hits the hard-court as Ray interviews Florida Southern College senior Slinky Jones. Why’s he called Slinky? Of course I asked!By GateHouse Media
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April Oswald, museum education director, talks about the MWPAI's new audio guide, “Patron, Artist, Muse: Women of MWP.”
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April Oswald, museum education director, talks about the MWPAI's new audio guide, “Patron, Artist, Muse: Women of MWP.”By GateHouse Media
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Bold plans for downtown Burlington: Main St., police HQ, development and more
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Burlington Economic Development Director Peter Bishop sheds light on Burlington's long-range plans for downtown Burlington and attracting business to other areas from the city council's recent Goal-Setting Workshop. 3:50 - An overview of city priorities outlined at the meeting 6:20 - Economic development priorities 7:00 - What goes into site develo…
It was a busy weekend for law enforcement. Here's brief information about: - a road rage incident and arrest; - an undercover prostitution sting; - a couple arrested on drug and child abuse charges at a Burlington hotel; - a business owner accused of taking money but never performing construction; - and a woman crashing into the Burlington Dunkin' …
All-righty, then! In this episode, we welcome special guest Daniel Rothberg onto the podcast to discuss the career of Jim Carrey. From his early movies to his zany comedies and eventually his serious dramatic roles, we reflect on the actor’s career. We talk about some of our favorites and what they meant for us. For emergent culture, we watch a tra…
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School construction, elementary redistricting, academic coaches & more at ABSS meeting
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It was a packed agenda at Tuesday's Alamance-Burlington Board of Education work session. Jessica Williams has been writing about it all week. Here's what she's covered and what we tackle in this clip: Proposed redistricting at crowded Hillcrest Elementary to undercapacity E.M. Holt Elementary; Rising school construction costs and the bond; Changes …
John Ferguson, 38, of Yorkville was found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Oneida County Court. Here, the jury delivers its verdict after returning from deliberations.By GateHouse Media
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Noise complaints around National Agents Alliance event centers
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The National Agents Alliance does big business out of Burlington, and its event centers in central Burlington get heavy use. Some neighbors say the noise is too loud and have lodged complaints with the City and police. Reporter Kate Croxton talks about the ongoing issue, what the City's options are, and what NAA's response has been so far. The comp…
The Deep Cuts series continues! In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite movies, whether they are lesser-known movies from well-known directors or simply obscure films that we think you should see. Do you have a favorite? Have you seen the movies we recommend? Let us know! Get into it!By Residual Culture
We’re starting a new mini-series on “deep cuts,” which highlights some of our favorite obscure elements of culture. In this first episode, we talk about obscure music. Deep cuts can be either relatively unknown or under-appreciated songs from famous artists or just really obscure artists. We each give approximately ten examples in this episode and …
