Home Design Chat with Nancy Hugo, certified kitchen designer, covers all aspects of every room in the home. Kitchens, baths and whole-house remodeling, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring & countertop materials, and lighting are some of our topics. In addition, we cover aging-in-place, security systems, smart homes, backyard kitchens, window coverings, water treatment units & even wine pairing. Some of the favored topics are trends in kitchens, baths & interior designs, colors of the yea ...
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Welcome to Let’s Build with Armada, the podcast where Washington homeowners learn how to remodel with clarity, strategy, and confidence—on a schedule that follows real projects, not a rigid calendar. I’m Charlie Carter from Armada Design & Build. After years of working across the greater Seattle area, I’ve learned that successful remodeling isn’t about luck. It’s about planning, transparent conversations, and understanding how every decision—from windows to insurance to material selections—a ...
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Welcome to THE SCIENCE OF CREATIVITY, your home for insights and inspiration about art, design, and invention. Your host is Dr. Keith Sawyer, one of the world's leading experts on creativity, art, and design. Dr. Sawyer is a tenured university professor who has published 20 books about the science of creativity, including his new book LEARNING TO SEE: INSIDE THE WORLD'S LEADING ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS. Our goal is to inspire you with stories of brilliant creators and world-changing inventions ...
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Our radio show explores all aspects of real estate—from buying and selling to home design and maintenance, featuring expert tips and insights on a variety of related topics. After our show airs you can then catch it on your favorite podcast app. Our podcast is available Sunday afternoons.
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"The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." Each week Edwin and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago to be part of the conversation. About Edwin Edwin Eisendrath served two terms in Chicago’s City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bill Clinto ...
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What makes me and this podcast stand out from the crowd? Read below, listen to the show, and leave a rating and review!With over 20 years of experience, Allyson is one of the top Realtors in South Florida. She credits her success to understanding the importance of solid relationships and is extremely well respected by her clients and peers. Allyson has worked hard building her reputation as one of the pre-eminent “OG” Realtors in Palm Beach County and one of Delray Beach’s top-selling agents ...
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She's The B.O.S.S. Radio connects women in home, business or entrepreneurship interested in empowering and improving themselves as well as their community through personal and professional development. Sharing information and discussing ideas on strategies of how to move forward in a better way of life. We are more than just talk radio. The show features buzz sessions with its listeners about current news, political, spiritual, health, business, and family issues that are likely to evoke cre ...
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A podcast that provides inspiration and gives information about interior design in addition to decoration/ interior design services from the interior design specialist/ journalist Nadia Nabih under the umbrella of her platform "Maison De Nadia". Find the latest trends in the world of home decor, a variety of design styles. Get tips and ideas about the way to style your home with furniture items, pieces of art, decorations. Find out about artists and designers and their works of art through t ...
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Sometimes, a hot new story will cross our desks that we need to talk about right away. That's where Upzoned comes in. Join Multistudio's Abby Newsham, Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn, and other guests to talk in depth about one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
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For nearly a decade, this podcast has explored how people, organizations, and technology shape the future of work. Now, as The Adaptive Futures Podcast, the journey continues with deeper conversations about what it means to adapt and thrive in an age of Ai and constant disruption. Each week, host Al Adamsen sits down with executives, innovators, and change-makers to hear their personal stories—how they got to where they are, what they’re working on today, and what they believe the future of ...
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Welcome to Home Renovation 101, your go-to podcast for expert advice on all things home improvement. Brought to you by Durajoin, a leading construction and window and door company in London and Hertfordshire, this podcast is your one-stop shop for practical tips, industry insights, and inspiration. Whether you're planning a small-scale renovation or a full-scale home extension, our experts will guide you through every step of the process. From choosing the right materials to hiring the right ...
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Wednesdays at 1:00PM EST The theme song for After the Jump is "Bell" by Screaming Females Design blogger Grace Bonney of Design\*Sponge takes her love art and design from the web to radio. Through a series of interviews with designers, store owners and up-and-coming members of the creative community, Grace will delve deeper into the world of independent artists. From exploring the day-to-day lives of contemporary makers to discussing the challenges they face, After the Jump will take the con ...
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The Building Performance Podcast is an interview series drawing on the experience and ideas of a wide array of professionals in the high performance building industry. The intersection of advances in building technologies, the energy crisis, green building trends, and the environmental crisis has made it hard to pursue business-as-usual. The general climate is forcing those of us in the building industry to take a more integrated, systematic approach to building. We talk with engineers, poli ...
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If you've ever wanted to know more about the creative process of a full-length album, you're in luck. Tales From the Homestead is a podcast series that takes you behind the scenes of Tallsome Tales, the sixth release from The Carnivaleros. The Tucson-based band describes their music as Desert Bayou, which includes a mix of Eastern European, Zydeco, and Tex-Mex influences. Every episode, we deconstruct a new song before playing it, giving you the inside scoop on every cut off the album. You'l ...
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Sixty-three essays on a variety of topics as wide apart as Family Life in America, Opera Synopses, Bigamy, International Finance and many more, Love Conquers All by Robert Benchley strangely enough does not touch upon romance at all! However, these delightful notes provide hours of browsing pleasure for young and old readers alike. Robert Benchley was a well-known humorist and newspaper columnist, radio and television presenter, actor, scriptwriter and broadcaster. He is also credited with c ...
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Remodel or Sell in 2026? Home Renovation ROI Explained!
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46:09In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Elsos, Senior Project Consultant at Armada Design & Build and a licensed real estate agent with Armada Homes, to talk honestly about remodeling ROI — without the hype. We break down what actually drives value when you’re investing serious money into your home, why kitchens and bathrooms still matter most, and t…
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Holiday Best Of Home Design Chat with Nancy
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31:54Happy holidays and welcome to a special Best Of edition of Home Design Chat with Nancy. While I’m taking a short holiday break, I wanted to leave you with some of my favorite moments from the podcast that I did with Laura Clark of Sherwin-Williams. Laurie shared so much interesting information about the beautiful colors for 2026. Whether you’re dec…
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Think 1031s Are Complicated? Think Again.
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29:55Our guest on this episode of the REAL ESTATE roundtable promises 1031 exchanges are simple and easy. There are timelines that must be strictly adhered to or someone can not defer the taxes on their games. There are many misconceptions about 1031 exchanges and they aren’t as complex as many people think. We will clear up confusion during this show.…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Dec. 20, 2025
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2:45:15On this week's show – Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic and author of five books, including his latest, “The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity” – Adam Klasfeld, editor-in-chief of All Rise News – Dan Froomkin, editor of Press Watch – Norman Eisen, executive chair and co-founder of Democracy De…
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Why a Legal Home Addition Sparked Outrage in Fairfax County
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50:14A multigenerational home addition sparked national attention and local outrage in Fairfax County, Virginia. Chief Technical Advisor Edward Erfurt sits down with guest host Norm Van Eeden Petersman to explore why legally allowed housing can still feel deeply disruptive — and what this reveals about zoning, design, and incremental change. ADDITIONAL …
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Inventing the iPhone: Myths, Mistakes, and Group Genius
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18:27You've heard about Steve Jobs, the Wizard of Cupertino. They say he invented the iPhone. Some people called him the iGod. But the iPhone was not created by a single genius, not Jobs and not anyone else. The real story is more surprising, and more interesting, than a myth about a single man. In this episode, Dr. Keith Sawyer reveals the true history…
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Season’s Greetings from Nancy: A Holiday Hello & Thank You
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5:56Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. As we get close to Christmas and the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for listening to my podcasts. This year marks the end of 10 years of Home Design Chat with Nancy, When I started this podcast, I was worried about having enough information to share with you but I…
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Swap ‘Til You Drop: How to Multiply Wealth with a 1031 Exchange
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29:55What is a 1031 exchange in simple terms? How does it help grow wealth tax deferred? Who can use a 1031 exchange? What do the terms like kind and trade up mean in the 1031 exchange world? Why should some property owners consider doing one? That & more on this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable.By Jackie Ruddy
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Dec. 13, 2025
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2:34:49On this week's show: – Will Bunch, Philadelphia Inquirer national opinion columnist – Chris Geidner, author of The Law Dork newsletter on Substack – Margaret Donovan, attorney at Koskoff Koskoff and Bieder, visiting clinical lecturer in law at Yale Law School, former assistant United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, Army veteran and…
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Zoning Reform Is Only Step 1 in Fighting the Housing Crisis
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56:16Utah wants to override local zoning to boost housing supply, but allowed by right doesn't mean possible in practice. Abby and Edward dig into the hidden barriers — complicated permits, scarce financing, and broken systems — that stop housing from actually getting built. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Utah’s Governor Suggests Overriding Local Zoning. Could …
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How to Finance Your Remodel: HELOCs, ARVs & Real Costs Explained!
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49:55In this episode, I sit down with renovation-financing expert Megan Safara from RenoFi to finally break down how homeowners can really fund their remodels. Most families want to upgrade their space — but very few understand how renovation loans, HELOCs, ARVs, and ADU/DADU financing actually work in 2025. We talk about the biggest mistakes people mak…
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Where Did Santa Claus Come From? The Secret History of Christmas
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29:50This is a special Christmas episode of The Science of Creativity. The creation of Christmas is an example of social innovation, a kind of collective creativity where everyone plays a role. Five hundred years ago, Christmas was a wild party, where young men got drunk and roamed in packs around town. Children didn't start getting gifts until about 20…
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Is the New Cooktop Concept Worth It? My Honest Opinion
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17:47Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are going to be here before you know it. Whatever you celebrate, I am sure you have a lot to do before the big day or big week.. Decorating, gift shopping, planning the menu for family holiday dinners, and added to this, enough stress for 10 people. I thin…
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Zoning codes decide what you can build, where you can live and how you can use your land. We will dive into the invisible rules that can make or break your property dreams. Want to convert your garage into a rental or rent out your second home as a short term rental- also known as an Airbnb- zoning laws could stop you cold. Catch this episode of th…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Dec. 6, 2025
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2:31:20On this week's show: – Lavora Barnes, political director of Democracy Defenders Fund and former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party – Melissa Sanchez, investigative reporter at ProPublica, covering immigration – Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress – Rachel Leingang, Midwest political correspo…
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What Happens When Official Decisions Clash With Community Traditions?
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43:32Who decides when community traditions change? Lafayette, Louisiana, recently rerouted its Mardi Gras parade. The goal was to improve public safety, but the change left neighborhoods, businesses, and long-standing customs in the lurch. Guest host Norm Van Eeden Petersman sits down with Lafayette resident and former city staffer Carlee Alm-LaBar to e…
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Christmas 2025: Top Decorating Trends and Must-Know Safety Tips
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17:23Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy! I hope this is not the first time you are listening to my podcasts but if it is you will learn all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. my passion is about design and to educate….that’s my reason for doing this podcast every week. Today’s episode is…
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Co-Ownership/Boundary Line Disputes/Encroachments
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29:55Who owns what, where and why? When it comes to property lines, co-ownership and access rights. The answers aren’t always clear and that’s where the legal drama begins. If you’re thinking about entering a partnership and co-owning real estate get ready to agree on everything or pay for court. Join this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable to learn …
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, with guest host Turi Ryder, Nov. 29, 2025
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2:34:51On this week's show Turi Ryder fills in for Edwin and her guests are: – Danielle Perry of the Greater Chicago Food Depository – Greg Hinz of Crain’s Chicago Business – Rami Gabriel and Karim Nagi of the music duo The Arab Blues – Monica Shapiro, one of the real-life inspirations for Seinfeld’s Elaine Benes – Mike Triggs, LGBQT memoirist; he is the …
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How To Fix Washington DC's New Rules for Outdoor Dining
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51:42Last week, we heard how DC's outdoor dining regulations threaten local businesses. Today, urban designers Abby Newsham and Edward Erfurt explore how DC could course-correct. They share creative ways that cities can maintain safety while supporting local businesses and even improving the design of their streets. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "After five yea…
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Dark Creativity: How People Get Good Ideas to Do Bad Things
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44:45In this episode of The Science of Creativity, Keith Sawyer talks with Dr. Hansika Kapoor about the psychology of dark creativity — how the same cognitive processes that generate brilliant ideas can also lead to deception, manipulation, or harm. Kapoor explains that creativity itself is amoral: it can be directed toward good or bad outcomes dependin…
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Ep. 43 - Real Estate Truths Every Buyer and Seller Should Know with Nicole Stanbra
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30:56In part two of our conversation with top South Florida realtor Nicole Stanbra, we get into the real estate questions consumers are constantly asking but rarely get clear answers on. Host Allyson Sullivan and Nicole break down the truth about timing the market, when to list your home, and how to use real data to make smarter decisions. We talk about…
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Kitchen Tile Trends 2026: What’s New in Colors, Textures & Materials
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35:02Hi everyone, welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. My podcasts are all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. As everyone who knows me will attest, my passion is design and educate….that’s my reason for doing this podcast every week. One of the most common questions homeowners ask is what are the new tile tren…
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Your real estate contract is ready to close… And then your attorney says there’s a cloud on the title. On this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable we’re breaking down what that actually means and how to fix it before your deal crashes. Your deal is only as clean as your title.By Jackie Ruddy
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Nov. 22, 2025 with guest host Rick Smith
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2:45:18On this week's show Rick Smith fills in for Edwin Eisendrath and his guests are: – Matias Vernengo, professor of economics at Bucknell University – Paul Wende, Business Manager FS/T of Ironworkers Local 63 – Richard Chew, host of "Chew's Views" on WCPT Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsig…
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DC Is Charging Thousands for Outdoor Dining. Is This a Good Idea?
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30:04Washington DC is charging restaurants thousands of dollars to keep their streateries — outdoor dining areas built during Covid-19. Are these fees fair compensation for public space, or will they kill the local businesses they were meant to save? Guest host Norm Van Eeden Petersman dives into this question with Carlee Alm-LaBar, a former city offici…
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Free-standing Tubs vs Showers: Pros, Cons & Safety Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
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26:24Hi everyone, welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. My podcasts are all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. When we talk about bathroom design, two themes always seem to show up: safety and luxury. Homeowners want a space that feels spa-worthy, but they also want it to function comfortably and safely for eve…
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Whether you’re a buyer or seller, real estate deals can unravel in a heartbeat. From broken appliances to broken promises, real estate deals go sideways more often than you think. When a deal falls apart the damage isn’t just emotional—-It’s financial. A handshake won’t save you from a lawsuit. Be sure to tune into this episode of the Real Estate R…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid, Nov. 15, 2025
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2:45:05On this week's show: – Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of COURIER Newsroom – Chris Gaba, health care data analyst, blogger and founder of ACASignups.net – Nissa Rhee, co-founder and executive director of Borderless Magazine, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet covering immigration and immigrant communities in Chicago – Michael Mann, climatolog…
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5 Ways Ordinary People Are Making Their Places Stronger
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56:07Abby is joined by Carlee Alm-LaBar, the chief of staff for Strong Towns, and John Reuter, advisory board member for Strong Towns. They discuss several stories of people across the country taking action to make their communities better, from building houses to painting curbs. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES It's Member Week at Strong Towns! Join the movement …
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The Art of Motion: Capturing Life on Paper an Interview with Carol Fabricatore
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49:45Based in New York City, Carol prefers to leave the studio and seek out the immediacy of city life, whether sidewalks, parks, boxing studios, or Coney Island. In this conversation, Carol Fabricatore shares her extensive experience as a professional illustrator and how she teaches advanced MFA students to advance on their creative journey. She talks …
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The Colors of 2026: Sherwin-Williams’ Top Palettes and How to Use Them
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31:36Hi everyone, I’m Nancy Hugo, and you’re listening to Home Design Chat with Nancy., I am a certified kitchen designer and love remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Home Design Chat with Nancy is all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. The most common question everyone has when they are planning a remodel is "wha…
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Ep. 42 - From Army to Real Estate: How Nicole Stanbra Built a Thriving Business Through Grit, Coaching, and Consistency
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33:14In this episode of Go Ask Allyson, host Allyson Sullivan sits down with powerhouse realtor and veteran Nicole Stanbra of Real Broker to talk about her inspiring path from military life to real estate success. Nicole shares how her discipline, perseverance, and “speed to implementation” mindset helped her build a thriving business, lead a strong tea…
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Disclosure or Discretion? What Sellers Must Reveal About a Home’s Past
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29:55Perfect kitchen, dream backyard, and a past that makes buyers pause. Some homes have a backstory. They’re in great condition but… On this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable, we find out from our guest what counts as a stigmatized property what sellers must disclose and when. Be sure to give it a listen.…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid: Nov. 8, 2025
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2:43:09On this week's show: –Jill Wine-Banks, legal analyst, former general counsel of the U.S. Army, author of The Watergate Girl, co-host of#SistersInLaw and host ofJust The Facts with Jill Wine-Banks – Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune investigative reporter and author of the Lori Lightfoot biography “The City is Up for Grabs” – David Nir, publisher…
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Will Elon Musk's Data Centers Actually Help Memphis?
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50:26Elon Musk's company xAI is building massive data centers in Memphis, promising economic transformation. But at what cost? Abby is joined by Strong Towns Blog Editor and podcast host Asia Mieleszko to dissect the billion-dollar AI infrastructure boom and explore why cities keep falling for "shiny object urbanism." ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Hear more fro…
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It's the Democracy, Stupid: Nov. 1, 2025
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2:47:57On this week's show: – Jaime Harrison, former chair of the Democratic Party – David DeWitt, Ohio Capital Journal editor-in-chief and opinion columnist – Tim Dickinson, senior writer and editor for The Contrarian – Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCP…
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Avoid Design Regrets: How to Hire the Right Interior Designer.
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32:08Welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy where all the conversations are about your home - how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. Hiring the right designer can make or break your remodeling project and that’s our subject for today. Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramic in Scottsdale is back. Before we start this podcast, I need to a…
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Our guest this weekend takes us to a bit of a decorating therapy session. He helps us visualize incorporating unusual metals, finishes, textures, and prints that we may ordinarily avoid or shun. Will expand our decorating horizons. This show to learn more. Be sure to tune into this episode of the Real Estate Roundtable.…
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Edwin Eisendrath talks about changing the name of "The Big Picture" to "It's the Democracy, Stupid." Catch “It’s the Democracy, Stupid” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/edwin). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WCPT 820
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Historic Bridge Battle: Will 1 Town Profit While the Other Pays?
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23:30Two towns, two states, and two historic bridges that nobody wants to pay for. Brattleboro, Vermont, wants to reactivate two historic bridges with a pedestrian greenway. Hinsdale, New Hampshire, worries about increased crime and being saddled with the majority of maintenance costs while getting fewer returns. Abby and Norm discuss this dilemma, comp…
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How AI Hinders Creativity in Education: Matt Worwood on The Convenience Trap
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50:57Matthew Worwood is a full-time Digital Media Design faculty member at the University of Connecticut. He has research interests in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Co-Creativity using Generative AI tools and Digital Media. Outside of his research, Matthew is an experienced learning experience designer who works closely with K-12 educators on profess…
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