Best Jim Altman Podcasts (2024)

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Rick Wiles Reveals Portions of Insights Received During Week of Prayer 1:43:51

17m ago1:43:51

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Rick Wiles shares the spiritual insights he received during a week of personal prayer and reflection. Rick discusses the importance of taking time to rest and seek God's guidance, offering a glimpse into the revelations he believes were shown to him regarding global events, future conflicts, and the path ahead for his ministry. He encourages viewer…

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Free Speech 70: Michael S. Roth on the Rise of Student Protests, the Fall of Some College Presidents, and Why Liberal Education Matters 1:16:04

13m ago1:16:04

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The campus protests over conflict in Israel and Gaza have engulfed universities, and led to the resignation of several university presidents. In this podcast, recorded live at the New York Institute of the Humanities, Michael S. Roth, the long-time President of Wesleyan College, explains how he navigates sharp disagreements on campus, what he means…

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Bibi’s Show & Tell: UN Delegates Shun Netanyahu in General Assembly Address 2:00:01

1h ago2:00:01

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On today’s TruNews, we explore the dramatic scenes at the United Nations General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the stage. The event was marked by tension and controversy, with numerous UN delegates staging a walkout in protest. As Netanyahu presented his vision using visual props and maps, he described a divided regi…

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Vladimir Putin: Russia Updates Nuclear Doctrine as Warning to the West 2:00:01

20m ago2:00:01

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Today, we will discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's significant statement that could have serious global ramifications. In a recent meeting with his version of Russia's national security council, President Putin called for an update to Russia's nuclear doctrine. What does this mean? It includes a much clearer definition of the scenarios that …

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Crisis on the Horizon: Congress Races to Plan for a ‘Mass Casualty Event’ 2:00:01

15m ago2:00:01

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Today, we will dive into a bold prediction by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who believes that artificial 'superintelligence'—a machine far smarter than humans—could be with us in just a few thousand days. Recently, Altman reflected on the transformative power of AI, claiming that its development will usher in an era of 'massive prosperity.' He envisio…

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Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning, "Conducting Original Research for Your Library" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) 47:10

2h ago47:10

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Conducting Original Research for Your Library (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) is a concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, bu…

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Sam Altman: AI Superintelligence Could Surpass Humanity in a Few Thousand Days 2:00:01

23m ago2:00:01

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Today, we will dive into a bold prediction by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, who believes that artificial 'superintelligence'—a machine far smarter than humans—could be with us in just a few thousand days. Recently, Altman reflected on the transformative power of AI, claiming that its development will usher in an era of 'massive prosperity.' He envisio…

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William H. F. Altman, "Plato the Teacher: The Crisis of the Republic" (Lexington, 2012) 1:39:30

40m ago1:39:30

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In Plato the Teacher: The Crisis of the Republic (Lexington, 2012), William Altman shines a light on the pedagogical technique of the playful Plato, especially his ability to create living discourses that directly address the student. Reviving an ancient concern with reconstructing the order in which Plato intended his dialogues to be taught as opp…

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Coach Dave: The Fight for Faith in American Schools and Society 33:06

17m ago33:06

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Rick Wiles first talked to today’s guest a long time ago. Perhaps late 1999 or early 2000. Rick read a newspaper article about an Ohio high school football coach who was sued by the ACLU for praying with his high school football team before and after games. He battled the ACLU in court for two years, but finally obtained an out of court settlement.…

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Artificial Intelligence: The Force Behind Tomorrow’s World 2:00:01

13m ago2:00:01

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Rick Wiles is away for a few days, and we kindly ask for your prayers as he and his wife, Susan, are traveling. On today’s TruNews, we’ll dive deep into the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and explore how these advances will reshape the world of tomorrow. Next Tech News Links: CHAT GPT LINK #1 Reasoning Explained https://chatgpt.com…

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Wayne A. Wiegand, "In Silence or Indifference: Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries" (UP of Mississippi, 2024) 29:26

1h ago29:26

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Librarians around the country are currently on a battleground, defending their right to purchase and circulate books dealing with issues of race and systemic racism. Despite this work, the library community has often overlooked—even ignored—its own history of White supremacy and deliberate inaction on the part of White librarians and library leader…

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Hot Cold War? U.S. Deploys "Arctic Angels" to Alaska to Counter Russian & Chinese Troops 2:00:01

27m ago2:00:01

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CBS News reported that the US Department of Defense has moved about 130 soldiers along with mobile rocket launchers to a desolate island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska amid a recent increase in Russian military planes and vessels approaching American territory. The CBS News report said that eight Russian military planes and four navy vesse…

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3 Big Questions as the 2025 Offseason Approaches 30:56

4d ago30:56

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As the 2025 MLB offseason approaches, the Chicago Cubs face crucial decisions after being eliminated from playoff contention. In this week’s episode of Bricks Behind the Ivy, we break down the 3 big questions the Cubs must answer this offseason: What’s next for the roster, how should they approach free agency, and what’s the future of the coaching …

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Trump Demands Harris Resign Over Iranian Hacking of His Campaign 2:00:01

7d ago2:00:01

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Former President Donald Trump is demanding the resignation of Vice President Kamala Harris after the FBI confirmed reports that Iran hacked his campaign and offered stolen documents to President Joe Biden’s campaign advisors. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 09/19/2024 Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandVal…

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Israel Unleashes New Wave of Remote-Controlled Murders 2:00:01

24m ago2:00:01

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Reports are pouring in today that thousands of communication devices have exploded in Lebanon and Syria. We will have more on this story later in today’s TruNews. We will begin, however, with a report of a massive explosion inside Russia. London’s Telegraph reported that a Ukrainian drone blew up a Russian ammunition depot and the blast was so powe…

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Mossad Detonates Batteries in 1000+ Pagers in Lebanon 2:00:01

2h ago2:00:01

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An estimated 1200 people were seriously wounded today in Lebanon after each person’s paging device exploded. It is believed that Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency or the IDF coordinated the stunning cyber-attack that resulted in bloodshed, carnage, and chaos throughout Lebanon today. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 09/17/2024 Join the leading c…

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Sandbagger: Who Gave President Trump’s Golf Schedule to Assassin? 2:00:01

10d ago2:00:01

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Former President Donald Trump survived a second attempted assassination on Sunday in Florida. There is only one question that must be answered immediately: Who gave Mr. Trump’s golf game schedule to the assassin? Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 09/16/2024 Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.com You c…

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Sivan Zakai and Matt Reingold, "Teaching Israel: Studies of Pedagogy from the Field" (Brandeis UP, 2023) 41:38

10d ago41:38

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Today I talked to Sivan Zakai and Matt Reingold's their book Teaching Israel: Studies of Pedagogy from the Field (Brandeis UP, 2023). In this discussion we discuss best teaching practices for Israel Incorporating Israel educators from inner-city nontraditional college classrooms, the US marine core university, Jewish day school high schools and pre…

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Ehaab D. Abdou, "Education, Civics, and Citizenship in Egypt: Towards More Inclusive Curricular Representations and Teaching" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) 53:17

21m ago53:17

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Ehaab D. Abdou's book Education, Civics, and Citizenship in Egypt: Towards More Inclusive Curricular Representations and Teaching (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) explores how to render curricular representations more inclusive and how individuals' interactions with competing historical narratives and discourses shape their civic attitudes and intergroup…

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JJ Carrell: Tens of Millions More Illegals in USA than Government Admits 37:25

3d ago37:25

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Rick Wiles has hosted this news commentary program for 25 years. For a quarter of a century, illegal immigration into the USA has been a recurring topic. Politicians, news media reporters, talk show hosts, and political activists often talk about the so-called border crisis. Rick concluded many years ago there is no crisis. It is a planned policy. …

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Putin Warns West: Missile Strikes Means War with NATO 2:00:01

23m ago2:00:01

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Nobody in their right mind would continue to taunt an angry and paranoid neighbor who fears a home invasion and is standing behind his front door holding a loaded shotgun. You would be insane to open the door to see if he is willing to back up his threats to shoot anybody who enters his house. Yet, that is precisely what American and European leade…

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Anthony Rizzo: All Time Cub Great? 43:11

4h ago43:11

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Anthony Rizzo Returns to Wrigley for the first time since his trade in the 2021 season and Bricks Behind the Ivy returns to answer the important question. After the Anthony Rizzo Highlights left our heads and we calmed from an emotional return, we ask: Is Anthony Rizzo to be remembered as an all-time great Chicago Cub? After missing a week due to r…

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Pentagon Preps for Destruction of Global Food Supply 2:00:01

4d ago2:00:01

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The United States Department of Defense intends to study the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons for the agricultural sector of Eastern Europe, including Russia. We will have more on this story later in today’s TruNews. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 09/12/2024 You can partner with us by visiting https://www.TruNews.com/donate, calling 1-…

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President Biden Reportedly Ready to Give Ukraine Permission to Attack Russia 2:00:01

6d ago2:00:01

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America’s news channels, talk radio shows, and news websites are abuzz today with chatter about last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, few Americans know how fast the USA is racing toward a nuclear nightmare with Russia. Big things are underway. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. A…

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Melissa Osborne, "Polished: College, Class, and the Burdens of Social Mobility" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 47:40

2d ago47:40

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Why do people go to college? In Polished: College, Class, and the Burdens of Social Mobility (U Chicago Press, 2024), Melissa Osborne, an associate professor at Western Washington University, explores the experiences of students from low income and first-generation backgrounds who attend elite universities in the USA. The book offers a vital interv…

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Celebrating Constitution Day Pt. 1: A Conversation with Cass R. Sunstein 49:33

16d ago49:33

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of Professor Cass Sunstein's latest work, Campus Free Speech (Harvard University Press, September 2024). Together, we'll examine the book’s intriguing take on free speech in academic spaces and the broader implications for constitutional interpretation. Professor Sunstein also delves into the exercise of administ…

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Melania Trump Bombshell Video: Former First Lady Questions Feds’ Role in Attempted Assassination 2:00:01

3d ago2:00:01

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will debate each other tonight on live television beginning at 9 PM Eastern. On the morning of the debate, former First Lady Melania Trump dropped a truth bomb on the deep state and news media. She questioned the role of federal agents in the attempted assassination of her husband. Rick…

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Josh Cowen, "The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers" (Harvard Education Press, 2024) 41:46

3d ago41:46

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School vouchers are often framed as a way to help students and families by providing choice, but evidence shows that vouchers have a negative impact on educational outcomes. In The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press, 2024), Josh Cowen describes voucher programs as the product of deca…

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World Order Tensions Coming Apart in Ukraine and Israel 2:00:01

17d ago2:00:01

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US Senator Lindsey Graham has openly said Washington needs Ukraine’s natural resources and that, therefore, military aid to the country must continue until Kiev is able to “win” its conflict with Russia. Most of today’s discussion will be focused on the growing international tensions regarding who controls the world order. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart.…

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Putin Warns “Europe Will Burn” if Ukraine Attacks Kursk Nuclear Plant 2:00:01

7d ago2:00:01

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Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West today if Ukraine dares to attack a nuclear power plant in Kursk, the Russian territory seized by Ukraine last month. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 09/06/2024 You can partner with us by visiting https://www.TruNews.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Ver…

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Jinhyun Cho, "English Language Ideologies in Korea: Interpreting the Past and Present" (Springer, 2017) 49:05

21d ago49:05

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Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Jinhyun Cho, Senior Lecturer in the Translation and Interpreting Program of the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Her research interests are primarily in the field of sociolinguistics and sociolinguistics of translation & interpreting. Jinhyun's research focuses on intersections betw…

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DOJ Alleges Top U.S. Conservative Podcasters Funded by Moscow 2:00:14

7d ago2:00:14

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We took another leap into the Twilight Zone yesterday when the U.S. Department of Justice announced it was taking strong actions against a Tennessee media company that federal prosecutors claim was secretly funded by the Russian government to finance some conservative podcasters in America. I’m Rick Wiles. This is TruNews for Thursday September 5, …

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Matt Grossmann and David A. Hopkins, "Polarized by Degrees: How the Diploma Divide and the Culture War Transformed American Politics" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 30:48

8d ago30:48

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Over the past several decades, American society has experienced fundamental changes - from shifting relations between social groups and evolving language and behavior norms to the increasing value of a college degree. These transformations have polarized the nation's political climate and ignited a perpetual culture war. In a sequel to their award-…

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Lavrov: U.S. Already Crossed Red Line 2:00:01

9d ago2:00:01

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Russia’s Foreign Minister had some advice for American politicians and war planners: Don’t make jokes about Russia’s red lines. There’s nothing funny about it. Meanwhile, Donald Trump promised to declassify and release to the public government files on Jeffrey Epstein, including the Epstein’s black book of customers. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airda…

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U.S. Ready to Give Ukraine Permission to Strike Targets Deep Inside Russia 2:00:01

10d ago2:00:01

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Reuters reported today that the Biden Administration is inching closer to an agreement to allow Ukraine to use American-made long-range missiles to hit military and critical infrastructure targets deep inside Russia. Meanwhile, a senior Russian diplomat reiterated that the Kremlin is fast-tracking a revision of Russia’s policy to use its vast nucle…

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Javier Muñoz-Díaz et al., "Indigenous Materials in Libraries and the Curriculum: Latin American and Latinx Sources" (Routledge, 2024) 1:33:34

16d ago1:33:34

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In Indigenous Materials in Libraries and the Curriculum: Latin American and Latinx Sources (Routledge, 2024), Javier Muñoz-Díaz, Kathia Ibacache, and Leila Gómez argue for a decolonial engagement with Indigenous peoples’ creative work to build awareness of divergent epistemologies and foster healing in the learning community. This interview discuss…

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Tadashi Dozono, "Discipline Problems: How Students of Color Trouble Whiteness in Schools" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) 31:55

13d ago31:55

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Angel, a Black tenth-grader at a New York City public school, self-identifies as a nerd and likes to learn. But she’s troubled that her history classes leave out events like the genocide and dispossession of Indigenous people in the Americas, presenting a sugar-coated image of the United States that is at odds with her everyday experience. “The his…

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Trump Threatens Zuck with Life in Prison if Meta Meddles in 2024 2:00:01

14d ago2:00:01

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Former President Donald Trump threatened to imprison Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg if the billionaire meddles in the 2024 presidential election. Data geek Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed this week he didn’t realize $400 million he spent on “getting out the vote” in the 2020 election benefitted one party over the other.  Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate …

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What Should the Cubs do with Kyle Hendricks? 37:27

19d ago37:27

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ Kyle Hendricks was not able to hold onto a lead vs the Pittsburgh Pirates on wednesday, but the suddenly hot Chicago Cubs offense came back from a 10-3 deficit to secure the sweep. The question needs to be asked: Is Kyle Hendricks good as a starter. Is his shoulder healthy? Is the game passing him by? We discuss that on …

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PLA General Warns Jake Sullivan: Stop Colluding with Taiwan 2:00:01

17d ago2:00:01

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It is increasingly clear that Western powers are gambling that Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid to use his country’s vast arsenal of nuclear weapons. Therefore, the West pushes deeper inside Russian territory on a steady march toward Moscow. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/29/2024 Join the leading community for Conservative Christian…

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Game of Chicken: West Gambles That Putin is Afraid to Use Nuclear Weapons 17:49

16d ago17:49

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It is increasingly clear that Western powers are gambling that Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid to use his country’s vast arsenal of nuclear weapons. Therefore, the West pushes deeper inside Russian territory on a steady march toward Moscow. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/28/2024 Listen to this FULL show: https://www.trunews.com/vid…

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Matt Brim, "Poor Queer Studies: Confronting Elitism in the University" (Duke UP, 2020) 1:08:59

29d ago1:08:59

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In Poor Queer Studies: Confronting Elitism in the University (Duke UP, 2020), Matt Brim shifts queer studies away from its familiar sites of elite education toward poor and working-class people, places, and pedagogies. Brim shows how queer studies also takes place beyond the halls of flagship institutions: in night school; after a three-hour commut…

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Elizabeth A. Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, "Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:00:23

16d ago1:00:23

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Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to add…

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Russia’s FM Lavrov: USA is Asking for Trouble by Playing with Fire 18:25

17d ago18:25

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The Western ruling class sent a chilling warning to the world’s population: Free speech is now considered to be criminal behavior. The message was sent via a Telegram…. as in Telegram, the messenger app owned by Russian-born billionaire Pavel Durov. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/27/2024 Listen to this FULL show: https://www.trunews.com/video…

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Western Elite Send Telegram to World’s Population: Free Speech is Criminal Behavior 19:02

18d ago19:02

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The Western ruling class sent a chilling warning to the world’s population: Free speech is now considered to be criminal behavior. The message was sent via a Telegram…. as in Telegram, the messenger app owned by Russian-born billionaire Pavel Durov. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/26/2024 Listen to this FULL show: https://www.trunews.com/video…

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James Barrera, "'We Want Better Education!': The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts, and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas" (Texas A&M UP, 2023) 55:47

19d ago55:47

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In 'We Want Better Education!': The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts, and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas (Texas A&M UP, 2023), James B. Barrera offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the educational, cultural, and political issues of the Chicano Movement in Texas, which remains one of the lesser-known social…

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Russian Diplomat: Putin Made Decision to Punish Everybody 18:43

21d ago18:43

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Russian President Putin has made the decision to punish every nation that is involved in Ukraine’s invasion of Russia. That’s the warning from Russia’s ambassador to the United States. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/23/2024 Listen to this FULL show: https://www.trunews.com/video-article/russian-diplomat-putin-made-decision-to-punish-everybody…

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Why is Seiya Suzuki's Strike Zone Different? 37:04

21d ago37:04

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⚾️On this Week's Episode:⚾️ The Chicago Cubs maintained their winning ways with some decent home cooking versus the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers at the beautiful and historic Wrigley Field. If the Cubs keeping wining, maybe tickets to Wrigley Field will become harder to get again! Harry Caray toasts one of the all time 2016 World Series tea…

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Trump Assassin Had Multiple Encrypted Accounts on Foreign Messaging Apps 18:25

22d ago18:25

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Trump assassin used foreign encrypted messaging accounts according to Congressman Mike Waltz. The Florida Republican told reporters at a news event at the Trump Hotel in Chicago that Thomas Crooks’ overseas account immediately raised questions about his motives for carrying out the shooting. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08/22/2024 Listen to th…

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Nicole Shanahan: RFK Campaign Has Been Infiltrated and Sabotaged 19:49

23d ago19:49

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The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago. Tuesday night belonged to the Obamas. President Barack Obama received a thunderous welcome last night from the Democratic delegates. Also, in today's TruNews, Nicole Shanahan goes into detail about how the RFK Campaign has been infiltrated and sabotaged. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 08…

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