Best Janet Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing... The Lost Boys Of Wineville 1:55

2d ago1:55

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From the creators of the award-winning podcast They Walk Among Us comes The Lost Boys of Wineville—an extended limited series spanning 30 in-depth episodes. This gripping true-crime saga unravels a chilling story that began nearly a century ago, in the shadow of the recently erected Hollywoodland sign, and reached its harrowing conclusion on a remo…

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Status Anxiety, the Attention Economy, and the Appeal of Trump (w/ Alan Elrod) 46:50

4d ago46:50

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The rise of Trump is, in many ways, a story about status. Plenty of Americans feel like their relative status has fallen in recent decades, and they believe Trump, both as an embodiment of their identity and values and as a wielder of vast power, can give them that status back. That's the argument my guest made in a recent essay at the Bulwark call…

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From the Theater to Dementia Advocacy 50:41

6d ago50:41

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There’s an old quote about how thinking about death is like staring at the sun — you can’t really do it for too long without becoming overwhelmed. The same can be said for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: The idea of a parent, spouse, or other loved one no longer recognizing you is far too distressing for most people to consider. But Marily…

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Cell Therapy, Sex Counselling & A Contract Killing 1:09:45

6d ago1:09:45

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The informant's microphone picked up the din of the busy beachfront restaurant. Sheriff’s deputies were stationed in a covert van nearby. They had a camera trained on one of the large windows, focusing on the target's hands passing an envelope of money to the informant. Still clear enough over the customer's chatter, the informant asked when he wan…

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Messages of Love | Patrick Kearon | February 2012 31:44

8d ago31:44

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In this Valentine’s Day address, Elder Kearon delivers messages of love as he encourages students to assess the state of their hearts. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Navigating the Chaos of Trump's Second Term (w/ Anthony L. Fisher) 52:02

11d ago52:02

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In this conversation, Aaron Ross Powell and Anthony L. Fisher (Senior Editor at MSNBC Daily) discuss the political landscape following Trump's second inauguration, focusing on the rapid changes in governance, the Democratic response, and the fractured media environment. They explore the implications of these dynamics on public opinion and the impor…

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Building Villages to Support Aging in Place 49:15

13d ago49:15

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It’s no secret that most people want to age in place, but without a strong support system, getting older in your longtime home can lead to unwanted challenges and isolation. The Village to Village Network works to create durable webs of support in communities all across the country, organizing volunteers to provide the kind of nuts-and-bolts assist…

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Secret Desires Of A Drowned Man / Cecil & Ann Cornock 54:37

13d ago54:37

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Bertie James Blackley was working with St John’s Ambulance service in Bristol when he received a message just after 1 am. Calling from a telephone kiosk, a woman said, “I have found my husband in the bath. I believe he is dead. I have done all I can to help him, but I am afraid it is too late”... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was…

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REPLAY - Unsolved / Shelley Morgan 25:49

16d ago25:49

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After school, Shelley’s children got onto the bus, but unusually, their mother was not waiting for them at the end of the journey. The children were independent enough to make their way home from the bus stop, although when they arrived, they realised their mother was not there, and the front door was locked… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** Thi…

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A Mandate for Canada: Prioritizing Small House Care Homes 45:45

20d ago45:45

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The COVID-19 pandemic awakened the nation – and the world – to the fact that small-house eldercare homes were substantially safer places to deliver long-term care compared with traditional nursing homes. And while it’s now been almost five years since the onset of the pandemic, Canadian health policy makers such as Samir Sinha, MD, continue to rais…

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A Deadly Blaze in Newark 37:14

20d ago37:14

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The crew manager was the first to get through the door of the burning bungalow. Other firefighters were gearing up on the quiet street outside. Christopher Barber led the way to the bedroom—thick smoke billowed and visibility was low. He dropped to the ground, and after dousing some of the flames with water, he began searching the area with an outs…

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Power from Abrahamic Tests | Truman G. Madsen | October 1971 34:10

22d ago34:10

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It is during our Abrahamic tests and trials that we prove to ourselves how strong our conviction really is and receive our rewards. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Using Robots to Facilitate Human Connection 52:10

27d ago52:10

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For more than a decade now, tech companies have promised robotic assistants that could one day help solve workforce shortages in eldercare settings. Concerns over safety and the loss of the personal touch aside, these worker bots remain science fiction — but what if robots could bridge, and not expand, the isolation that so many older adults face? …

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The Sandbach Shooting 23:38

27d ago23:38

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Emergency responders had been directed to a two-car collision on Abbey Road in Sandbach. When they saw that the injuries sustained by the victims were clearly not caused by a crash, the paramedics soon realised it was far from a standard traffic accident. Not long after the incident, on that cold January morning, a man approached an officer from th…

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The Stockwell Strangler / Kenneth Erskine - Part 2 47:07

1M ago47:07

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His crimes were becoming more frequent and even more brazen—four people had been killed in a four-week period. Investigators finally got a break when palm prints discovered at the scene of two murders were found to match a petty criminal in the system… (Part 2 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eil…

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Data as an Engine for Change in Eldercare 53:12

1M ago53:12

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By Susan Ryan

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The Stockwell Strangler / Kenneth Erskine - Part 1 48:16

1M ago48:16

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Staff decided to make a routine check on the bedrooms closest to where the prowler had been seen, and it was then they were confronted with something truly terrifying. Two of the residents were dead, evidently murdered, confirming the investigators' fears: a serial killer was targeting the elderly… (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***…

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Borne upon Eagles’ Wings | Jeffrey R. Holland | June 1974 50:59

1M ago50:59

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Through repentance, we can escape the bondage of sin and be borne on eagles' wings to eternal freedom and gain mercy from the Lord. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Illiberalism is a Story of Gender (w/ Samantha Hancox-Li) 48:15

1M ago48:15

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We've talked a lot about gender on this show, in the context of transgender rights, the way declining relative status drives men to the political right, and the broader role gender plays in the political environment. The results of the presidential election in November proved just how central gender is to story of rising illiberalism, with men shif…

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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde / A Knife Attack In Wraysbury 28:37

1M ago28:37

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Nisha woke up to the sound of screams. It took her a moment to realise where they were coming from. She thought her mother must have been having a nightmare, so she rushed into her bedroom. As Nisha entered the room, her husband ran past her, and she suddenly thought he must have been chasing someone. She then saw her mother lying on the floor, cov…

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The Servant And Her Mistress / The Mysterious Death of Jane Roberts Humphreys 37:59

2M ago37:59

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The landau driver stood outside Prestatyn railway station, watching the early morning commuters. His attention was drawn to a young woman darting down the high street. She stopped beside his carriage and asked him to take her to a nearby farm. Her behaviour was erratic, and William wasn’t sure he wanted to drive her anywhere until she told him, “My…

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After the “Y”— What Then? | Noel L. Owen | June 1990 30:40

2M ago30:40

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Building a sure spiritual foundation will help us bravely and faithfully travel the right path throughout our lives. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Rethinking Technology’s Role in Eldercare and Senior Living 43:49

2M ago43:49

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This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Amber Bardon Across all industries, it can be difficult to separate promising, us…

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Violent Intentions / The Uninvited Guest 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Following a call to the emergency services just before 5 PM on February 22nd, 2023, the police, and paramedics from the East Midlands Ambulance Service, were dispatched to a property on Queens Park Way in Leicester. They found an elderly man lying on the kitchen floor, bleeding profusely from a deep wound to his chest. His ex-wife had witnessed the…

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Double Murder In Lockdown 24:35

2M ago24:35

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The house finally fell silent. A few minutes later, Maria hesitantly opened her bedroom door and looked out onto the landing. Daniel, who also shared the property, was standing outside holding a mobile phone in a white-gloved hand. He locked eyes with Maria and told her: "Go back into your room and lock the door. I'm calling the police"... *** LIST…

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Learning from Household Models Around the World 49:44

2M ago49:44

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This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Martin Rix. While the Green House model is the most widely implemented small-home…

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The Assassination Of The Bedsit Barron 26:23

2M ago26:23

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The sound of his neighbour’s gates opening piqued Graham’s curiosity. He got out of bed and went to the window to see the Raggetts’ blue Jaguar reversing into the drive. The house on Chester Close was bordered by high walls and had enough space to park several vehicles. As soon as Lew Raggett stepped out of the car, two figures emerged from the sha…

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Deliverance | Michael S. Drake | October 2022 31:00

2M ago31:00

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We are part of the greatest deliverance story ever told. Our Savior is the protagonist, and His promises can fill us with hope. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II 57:44

2M ago57:44

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This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Joe Velderman.The topic of responsibly integrating technology into eldercare comm…

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The World's End Part 3 / Angus Sinclair & The Murders of Christine Eadie and Helen Scott 53:03

2M ago53:03

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PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 9 - EPISODES 48 & 49’ FOR PARTS ONE AND TWO OF THIS THREE-PART CASE. Investigators wanted to get justice for the World’s End victims, but they would need the law to be changed in order for that to happen (Part 3 of 3)… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited b…

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The World's End Part 2 / Angus Sinclair & The Murder of Mary Gallacher 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 9 - EPISODE 48’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS THREE-PART CASE. The murders of several women in Scotland in the 1970s went unsolved. During a case review into the 1978 murder of 17-year-old Mary Gallacher in 2000, a suspect was identified through DNA comparison. He was arrested and brought to trial (Part 2 of 3)… *** LISTENER CAUTION…

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What Do We Do Now? An Election Postmortem (w/ Walter Olson) 49:26

3M ago49:26

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For this first episode to be recorded after the results of the presidential election, I've brought on my friend and former colleague ⁠Walter Olson⁠. Walter is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, a staunch defender of democracy and liberal institutions, and an expert in the processes and law of American elections.We talk about why the election we…

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Gathering Around the Gratitude Table 2024: Sarah Neuman 52:53

3M ago52:53

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It’s an “Elevate Eldercare” tradition: Each Thanksgiving, we set up a virtual gratitude table for the people who live the values of culture change every day. This year, we welcome a team from The New Jewish Home’s Sarah Neuman campus in Westchester County, N.Y. — assistant administrator Miriam Levi, nurse Wendy McDonald, and CNA Joycelyn Scott-Adir…

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The World's End Part 1 / Unsolved Glasgow Murders 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Over the course of two years, several young women in Glasgow disappeared after nights out, echoing a terrifying period for women in the city a decade earlier when Bible John roamed the streets. After some of the missing women were found brutally murdered, investigators noticed glaring similarities, which led many to suspect that another serial kill…

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Safely on the Lord’s Side | Brian Santiago | June 2013 21:14

3M ago21:14

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To be on the Lord's side, we must live with integrity, follow promptings of the Spirit, and persevere through rough waters. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion 54:44

3M ago54:44

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Upholding civil liberties, addressing fear, and creating flexible systems to support individuals who are living with dementia are passionate goals for the three guests on this episode of Elevate Eldercare. Susan Ryan sits down with Jennifer Carson, PhD, director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) program at the Univ. of Neva…

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The Makeshift Mausoleum / Virginia McCullough 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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John McCullough had missed yet another doctor's appointment, which raised concerns for the receptionist at the GP practice in Chelmsford. Thinking back, she couldn’t recall the last time she had seen John or his wife Lois… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane. Edited by Joel Porter at Dot …

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Unsolved / RAF Servicewoman Rita Ellis 43:38

3M ago43:38

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The dog seemed determined to get to something in the undergrowth, and much to his owner’s annoyance, he pulled relentlessly against the lead. Curiosity got the better of his handler. What was his pet so interested in? As he entered the copse, the officer almost stumbled over the partially naked body of a young woman… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED…

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Balancing the Personal and Professional in Dementia Care 50:49

3M ago50:49

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For Michala Gibson, creating empowering environments for people living with dementia is both a professional and personal mission. As the co-founder of Prairie Elder Care in Overland Park, Kan., Gibson has built a unique farmhouse setting for elders living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — complete with a garden and farm animals. She al…

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A Tragic Pact / The Unbelievable Crimes Of Linsey Cotton 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

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Passing through the hotel's hallway, one guest noticed something strange — a figure slumped against the wall outside room 25. As they got closer, the guest saw, to their horror, that the young woman was covered in blood, and a trail led back to her room. Staff members were quickly alerted and ran down the corridor. When they entered room 25, they f…

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"Liberal" Socialism? (w/ Matthew McManus) 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Today's episode was recorded a few weeks before the results of the November presidential election, and before an unrelated change I've made to this podcast. So before we jump into my conversation with Matthew McManus, I wanted to take a moment to give some context and talk about ReImagining Liberty going forward. First, for all of its life, ReImagi…

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Seasons of War | Dennis A. Wright | March 2005 26:25

3M ago26:25

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The examples of faithful servicemen can help us be prepared in these last days. God will establish His Church by our hands. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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A Virginia Satir-Inspired Meditation for Finding Peace and Connection 18:01

3M ago18:01

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Welcome to this special episode, A Virginia Satir-Inspired Meditation for Finding Peace and Connection. This meditation was created for a live gathering of the Satir Global community, crafted specifically to offer a sense of calm and grounding during the heightened anxiety of the united states election season. But whether or not you're facing a mom…

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Top Eldercare Policy Priorities for 2024 and Beyond 41:33

3M ago41:33

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As everyone listening knows, there was an election last night — but while another contentious political season comes to a close, the real work of policymaking in Washington and state legislatures is just beginning. To discuss the policy work that will have the most impact on the eldercare reform space, we invited two of our favorite experts on the …

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Obsessed, Jealous and Bitter / The Murder of Janet Newton 1:13:50

3M ago1:13:50

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A young woman lay motionless on the ground, curled up—her body halfway under a car. Steve asked her if she was okay, but she didn’t answer. Motorists, suddenly stuck behind Steve’s taxi, got out of their vehicles to see what was going on. In a team effort, one person called for an ambulance, while others rushed to get blankets or jumpers to help ke…

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The Devil In Ossett / Christine & Michael Taylor - Part 2 54:19

3M ago54:19

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This episode is sponsored by Audible – The Home of True Crime Podcasts. PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 9 - EPISODE 42’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Sparse details of an alleged exorcism emerged at Leeds Crown Court when Michael Taylor was found not guilty by reason of insanity for killing his wife, Christine. In an almost unprecedented move, the c…

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The Devil In Ossett / Christine & Michael Taylor - Part 1 59:11

3M ago59:11

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This episode is sponsored by Audible – The Home of True Crime Podcasts. Not a usual sight when minding your own business, a man appeared in the doorway, completely naked apart from socks on his feet. It took a few seconds for Thomas to realise that the man’s face, hands, and body were drenched in blood. Before Thomas could react, the man looked dir…

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Eliminating the Barriers Between Care Levels — and People 1:03:14

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Even the best communities that serve elders with varying levels of care needs often face a logistical problem: moving residents from one physical area to another as their care demands increase. The Towers at Tower Lane, an innovative community in New Haven, Conn., eliminated that problem by creating services that come directly to residents’ apartme…

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How Much Politics is Enough? (w/ Kevin J. Elliot) 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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Unless you're an early access supporter of the show, this is the last episode you'll hear before the presidential election, which will profoundly shape the state, or looming absence, of American democracy. The critical importance of the choice between Harris and Trump has much of the country thinking about getting more people involved in politics—a…

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Be Still, and Know God | Erin D. Maughan | August 2009 23:32

4M ago23:32

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Instead of stressing or blaming, sometimes it is best to “be still,” become humble, and put your trust in God, believing that all is well. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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