Best Jon Meacham Podcasts (2024)

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Inspiring young conservation leaders | Becky Park 46:07

40m ago46:07

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Today’s guest is Becky Park, the Programme Manager for the Osprey Leadership Foundation. They work to inspire young people about the natural world and to help them to develop into conservation leaders who can make a real difference, at both a grassroots and international level. We discuss the foundation's origins, its mission in conservation and le…

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Episode 11 - Washington National Cathedral and First Lady Edith Wilson 28:22

8d ago28:22

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Tune in for a conversation with award-winning educator, author, and speaker Rebecca Roberts and Our Chief Public Affairs Officer, Kevin Eckstrom, on the complex legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson and her and President Wilson’s ties to the Cathedral. Additional Resources: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696995/untold-power-by-rebecca-boggs-r…

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David Arquette - "Scream," "Friends," "The Good Half" 19:53

18h ago19:53

19:53

David is hilarious in this really fun conversation about his newest project, "The Good Half." David gives us a cool look into his famous, creative family - hear about how his eclectic mother (a former burlesque dancer who David named his nightclub named) and artistic family (sisters Roasanna and Patricia) inspired him to be an actor and hear how fu…

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The Global Battle for Chips 41:46

20d ago41:46

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Two seismic forces that are shaping our world--deglobalization and digitization--are colliding over a single inflection point: semiconductor chips. Chips are the building blocks of the global economy, an irreplaceable enabler of tens of trillions of dollars of annual economic activity. Geopolitically, the stakes could not be higher. In this convers…

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Episode 10 - A Special Conversation with World-Renowned Conductor Marin Alsop 16:21

17d ago16:21

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Tune in as our Dean, the Very Rev. Randy Hollerith, interviews one of the leading conductors of our time, Marin Alsop, on her first performance at the Cathedral, exploring the power of music and the timely message of Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony. Learn More: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Articles/2020/12/08/An-Interview-with-Tracy-K-Smith…

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Exploring the human side of conservation practice | Dr Laura Thomas-Walters 45:53

8d ago45:53

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Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love of animals, only to discover that it’s all about people? And why if you’re interested in working as a social scientist particularly, should you focus on improving on your softer skills, especially if you want to get ahead in your career? We discuss these questions and many more with toda…

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Mika Brzezinski - Co-Host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and Founder of "Know Your Value," a global initiative. 17:18

11d ago17:18

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A fun, fascinating conversation with Mika about her "Know Your Value" initiative that empowers women to grow their careers and form healthy habits. Hear who some of the amazing women from business, entertainment and more who are on the newest "Know Your Value Forbes 50 over 50 list." Mika also has great insight into the Kamala Harris campaign, the …

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From Navy to conservation diversity leader | Taurean Meacham 55:00

1M ago55:00

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Today we explore the world of conservation and diversity with digital storyteller Taurean Meacham. Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Taurean is the Program Coordinator for the Diversity Joint Venture for Careers in Conservation. In this episode we delve into Taurean's work to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in conservat…

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Episode 9 - 50 Years of Women’s Ordination 27:08

1M ago27:08

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In this episode, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of women’s ordination in the Episcopal Church. Joining The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens is The Rev. Rose Logan Duncan, Canon for Worship and The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Canon Theologian and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. They reflect on the challenges th…

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Sal Paolantonio - ESPN NFL Correspondent, NFL Countdown, Host "NFL Matchup" 21:16

21d ago21:16

21:16

A view of football that you've never heard before. Sal talks in depth about his new book, "How Football Explains America," and explains how football originated in America, how football in America was influenced by African American culture, military history and cultural shifts across generations and why the Quarter-Back Position is the most revered …

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Episode 8 - Seeking True Faith to Re-Found Democracy 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Tune in for our latest episode featuring highlights from an in-person conversation with Jim Wallis, founding Director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice, and our Dean, the Very Rev. Randy Hollerith, on Wallis’s bestselling book, The False White Gospel.By Washington National Cathedral

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The power of words in wildlife conservation | Jon Monsoon 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

Why do so many people get into conservation because of a love for animals, only to discover that it's all about people? And why, if you’re interested in making an impact in conservation, should you focus on improving your communication skills to advance your career? We explore these questions with today’s guest, Jon Monsoon. Jon brings over 20 year…

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A New World Order: China and the Geopolitical Landscape 43:49

2M ago43:49

43:49

Global world order is shifting. The last four decades have seen a marked rise in the economic power of China and a simultaneous weakening in the stability of liberal democracies the world over. The outlook for the 2020s appears rife with uncertainty. We kicked off our NOW conference in San Francisco with two China experts in conversation about the …

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Jane Clauss - Emmy Winning Host, CBS Anchor, "The Today Show," Host "Creative Living" 43:31

1M ago43:31

43:31

A really fun conversation with Jane about her amazing career as a host, CBS news anchor and nationally known DIY expert on such shows as NBC’s The TODAY Show, FOX Good Day, and HSN to name a few. Jane explains why being a radio host for 4 hours a day early on in her career was so instrumental to her success on TV. Hear what makes Jane such a GREAT …

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Episode 7 - Christian Ethics for Today’s Digital Revolution 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Joining the Cathedral's Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, and Rev. Leonard Hamlin, Canon Missioner, is Dr. Kate Ott, Professor of Christian Social Ethics at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL, for a rich conversation on today's digital revolution and the role of Christian ethics in AI, social media, and all th…

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From bartender to Gorilla guardian | Greg Cummings 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

How Passionate Individuals Can Transform Their Careers and Save Wildlife, With Our Guest Greg Cummings. How can someone transition from being a bartender in London to leading an organisation helping to protect Gorillas - one of the most charismatic species on the planet? And how can they raise millions of dollars in the process - meeting influentia…

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John Ratzenberger - "Cheers," "Cars," "Inside Out 2" 19:30

2M ago19:30

19:30

John created one of the most iconic characters in television history - Cliff Clavin of "Cheers." Hear the fascinating story how that character was created, how John's 10 years touring Europe as a performer led to him landing the role of cheers, what his huge comedy influences are and much more.By Paul Mecurio

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Switching careers from IT to conservation | Clare Roberts 47:36

3M ago47:36

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How do you switch careers from working in IT and Quality Management for 20 years to making a real impact in conservation? That’s exactly what today’s guest - Clare Roberts - has achieved in the past few years, and she’s here today to share her story. We start by exploring her pre-conservation career in the corporate world of IT consultancy, where s…

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Episode 6 - An Interview with Jon Meacham on US Presidents and the Cathedral 17:31

3M ago17:31

17:31

Please join the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a fascinating interview with the Cathedral's Canon Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, on what it means to be canon historian, insights on U.S. presidents at the intersection of sacred and civic, and the public life of the Cathedral.By Washington National Cathedral

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Connecting to conservation from the corporate sector | Raoul Bollen 44:48

3M ago44:48

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How corporate professionals can contribute to conservation efforts, with our guest Raoul Bollen. How can corporate professionals contribute to conservation efforts? What skills can they bring from the boardrooms of the private sector to help wildlife charities specifically to develop and grow? These are some of the topics we discuss with today’s gu…

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Fault Lines and Frontiers: A New Cold War? 38:28

3M ago38:28

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Global world order is shifting. The last four decades have seen a marked rise in the economic power of China, and a simultaneous weakening in the stability of liberal democracies the world over. As investors, how should we be thinking about the geopolitical outlook—and what might be on the horizon? In the lead-up to Brown Advisory's "Navigating Our…

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Episode 5 - The Ecumenical and Interfaith Life of the Cathedral 23:12

3M ago23:12

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In Crossroads’ latest episode, join the Rev. Leonard Hamlin, Canon Missioner, the Rev. Jan Naylor Cope, Provost, and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry for a fascinating conversation on how the Cathedral lives out its mission to be a house of prayer for all people by nurturing meaningful relationships across faith traditions. Our…

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Energy Transition—Or Energy Expansion? 37:25

3M ago37:25

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About 10% of the world’s population lacks access to reliable energy. A third of the world lacks access to clean cooking fuels—a major health risk. At some point, renewable energy sources will likely fill these gaps—but until then, Steve Riney, President and CFO of Apache, argues, the focus needs to be on empowering people to connect to the global e…

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Introducing: Black History Year Season 8 1:47

4M ago1:47

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Black History Year is back with a new season, a new host, and a new look. On Black History Year Season 8, now available in video on https://www.youtube.com/@PushBlack, host Darren sits down with 12 new guests, including the James Beard award-winning culinary historian Michael Twitty and birthing doula and community activist Linda Jones, to break do…

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Episode 4 - Proximity and Everything On-Demand in the AI Age 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

With the advent of AI and other incredible technological advances, we are ever closer to a world where we can have whatever we want right when and where we want it. But what are the ethical implications? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robert Wolcott, Chair of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global), the Rev. Jo Nygard Owen…

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Navigating Conservation Challenges in Africa | Ademola Ajagbe 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

How The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Africa use partnerships, science, and sustainable finance to tackle the biodiversity crisis, with our guest Ademola Ajagbe. Today we’re speaking with an old friend and colleague Ademola Ajagbe, the Regional Managing Director atThe Nature Conservancy (TNC) for Africa. Ademola discusses the urgent challenges of cli…

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Special Episode: Highlights from a Conversation with Canon Historian Jon Meacham and Congresswoman Liz Cheney 17:35

4M ago17:35

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Tune in for a special episode featuring highlights from a conversation between Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Canon Historian Jon Meacham, hosted by Washington National Cathedral. Our guests discuss how America’s leaders can put principles first, and how all Americans can find a better way to be in relationship with one another. Watch full eve…

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Tim Blake Nelson - "O Father Where Art Thou," "Minority Report," "Dune Part 2" 21:16

4M ago21:16

21:16

Tim is one of Hollywood's most versatile and brilliant actors who gives us an insider's look into his great new movie, "Asleep in my Palm," tells the story of a father and his daughter living off the grid on the outskirts of an elite liberal arts college in northeastern Ohio. Tim reveals why he took on the part, how he chose the incredibly unique c…

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Episode 2 - AI and Ethics 27:07

5M ago27:07

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Tune in for the Cathedral's first conversation on AI and ethics. Whether you are enthusiastically embracing it, reluctantly trying it out, or anxious about its consequences, AI has taken our world by storm and according to the experts, it is here to stay. Dr. Joseph Yun, CEO of Bluefoxlabs.ai and AI architect for the University of Pittsburgh, the R…

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Dr Carrie Goucher | How to stop wasting precious time in mediocre meetings! 51:51

5M ago51:51

51:51

Meetings are a core part of our working lives, and yet studies have found that 50% of time spent in meetings is often wasted. When viewed as a whole that's often billions, if not trillions, of dollars wasted annually, which could be put to much better use. But why do we spend so much of our precious lives clogged up in a confetti of mediocre meetin…

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Joy Reid- "The Reid Out" - MSNBC 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

Joy gives a new perspective to the civil rights movement through this fascinating look into the lives of Medgar and Myrlie Evers who were married and considered 2 of the greatest civil rights leaders of the civil rights movement. Joy talks about her new book in which she chronicles this beautiful love story between Medgar and Myrlie. She describes …

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Episode 1 - Where Sacred and Civic Meet 19:31

5M ago19:31

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The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens is joined by the Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith, to discuss the theme of the Cathedral's new podcast - the intersection of sacred and civic.By Washington National Cathedral

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Dr Stephen Green | Course Leader MSc Conservation Project Management 49:37

5M ago49:37

49:37

Have you considered going back to university and doing a Master's Degree in order to become more employable within the sector? Perhaps you’ve looked at many programmes and wondered if they are tooling you up with the right skills employers value. In today’s podcast, we’re speaking with Dr Stephen Green who’s the course leader for an exciting new Ma…

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Cristianne Close | Deputy Global Conservation Director WWF International 46:08

6M ago46:08

46:08

In this episode we’re speaking with the Deputy Global Conservation Director at WWF International, Cristianne Close. Cris describes herself as ‘passionate about creating positive change in the world, especially aiming to make the impossible, possible’. In this episode, we discuss how she gave up a fast-paced corporate career to follow her purpose an…

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Kyle MacLachlan - Dune, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Varnamtown Podcast 23:14

5M ago23:14

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Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people called Varnamtown in North Carolina. In exchange for vast wealth and limitless cocaine, Escobar would be allowed to land planes and ships in the area. Over the last 24 months, Kyle and Emmy winning director, Joshua Davis, inves…

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How to plan for a gap year or career break? Julia Rogers | EnRoute Consulting 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

Have you ever felt like escaping the rat race and travelling the world? Seeking impact, adventure and new experiences? Perhaps volunteering for nature conservation organisations, and setting yourself for a career change or education when you return? But with the world as your playground … where do you start? How do you plan such a trip to ensure yo…

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Biodiversify-ing businesses and beyond with Michael Burgass (Director of Biodiversify) 48:46

7M ago48:46

48:46

Increasingly, the private sector is taking a growing interest in their impact on wildlife, and this could lead to a much-needed step change in conservation efforts. But why do companies care about nature? How can they assess and minimise their impacts? And what sort of jobs are opening up for conservationists seeking to work in this exciting area o…

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Jeff Benedict & Matt Hamachek - Writer & Director "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" Doc Series - Apple TV+ 52:32

6M ago52:32

52:32

An absolutely enthralling conversation with Jeff and Matt about this 10-part brilliant documentary about the rise and fall of the New England Patriot dynasty. Hear how the writer and director discovered magical New England Patriot footage that told them there was a doc to be made, why Tom Brady, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick were able to build th…

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Lise Aangeenbrug | Chief Program Officer at the National Park Foundation 42:29

7M ago42:29

42:29

How do you raise nearly $100,000,000 per year to protect and conserve America’s 420+ National Park Sites? Sites important for recreation, education, and the conservation of endangered landscapes, natural communities and species. We discuss this, amongst many other things, with Lise Aangeenbrug. Lise is the Chief Program Officer at America’s Nationa…

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Burnout in conservation 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

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Have you ever felt like you’re energetically exhausted, mentally distant from your job, or less able to produce results at work? There’s a chance that these symptoms could be related to burnout. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), burnout is a syndrome “…resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” …

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Patience Thody | Deputy Chief Executive The Wildlife Trusts 47:12

8M ago47:12

47:12

If you’ve spent time in the UK and visited a local nature reserve, then chances are you’ve been to a site managed by one of the 46 individual Wildlife Trusts that collectively represent 2,000 staff, 35,000 volunteers and nearly 1 million members. Helping to coordinate this huge force for nature is the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts of which today…

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Marlo Thomas - Emmy & Golden Globe Winner, "That Girl," " Oceans 8," St Jude's Hospital 15:27

8M ago15:27

15:27

Marlo is a trailblazer, her show "That Girl" was the first to portray a single career woman and paved the way for actresses to follow like Mary Tyler Moore, Murphy Brown and Moore. Hear how Marlo landed the role of "That Girl" and how she parlayed that into an amazing 45 year-career in TV, film and on Broadway. Marlo is incredibly passionate and el…

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How important are volunteers in conservation? Rhoda Ludford - Volunteering Development Consultant with the RSPB 34:36

9M ago34:36

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How important are volunteers in conservation? What are the different types of work you can do as a volunteer, and how can it benefit your career? We answer these and many more questions in discussion with today’s guest Rhoda Ludford. Rhoda is the Volunteering Development Consultant with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Europe’s large…

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Michael Gelman - Executive Producer "Live with Kelly and Mark" - #1 Morning Talk Show in America 18:55

9M ago18:55

18:55

Michael has been the Executive Producer of "Live" for more than 20 years. Michael holds the world record the most morning talk show episodes produced by the same producer.He shares the secrets to it's long-term success and dominance in the morning talk show landscape. Hear how Michael navigated changing co-hosts over the years, why Kelly Ripa is th…

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The Energy Transition: the Essential Role of Lithium 38:47

9M ago38:47

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Lithium is the lightest metal, so soft that you can cut it with a knife. Its structure gives it the ability to store large amounts of energy, making it ideal for manufacturing batteries. As the world moves to create a lower-carbon economy, the energy transition may well hinge on lithium. To learn more about lithium and its role in electrification a…

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Charu Mishra | The world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation 1:04:02

9M ago1:04:02

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We ran a live event in partnership with Conservation Optimism, to explore and celebrate the work of Dr Charu Mishra - the world’s foremost expert on snow leopard conservation, and double Whitley Gold Award Winner. Conservation Optimism is a global community dedicated to inspiring people to make a positive difference for nature, and co-hosting the l…

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John O'Hurley - Host "National Dog Show," J. Peterman - "Seinfeld" 11:56

9M ago11:56

11:56

John gives us a very fun, cool and surprising behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show. Hear how judges make their decisions, all that goes on in breeding and showing a champion canine, what has surprised John over the years about the dog show and the world of dogs and much more.By Paul Mecurio

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Dr Rebecca Jefferson | The power of social science for conservation 49:22

10M ago49:22

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Why should more conservationists learn to study people? To better understand them as individuals, communities and societies, alongside their complex behaviours and interactions. This is what today’s podcast is all about, and it’s something termed social science. Here to discuss the power of social science for conservation is today’s guest Dr Rebecc…

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Introducing The Stolen Girls of Americus 1:33

10M ago1:33

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On a seemingly ordinary summer day in Americus, Georgia, 15 Black girls eagerly joined a protest, only to mysteriously vanish into thin air. For 45 days, they went missing without a trace, leaving a terrified community asking: what happened to our girls? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr…

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How to raise more funding for wildlife conservation 46:03

10M ago46:03

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What can Coca-Cola teach us about how to better save wildlife, in Australia and beyond? And why should more governments set up charitable foundations to protect their national parks and threatened wildlife? We discuss these and many other issues with today’s inspiring guest - David Goldman. David is the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at the Fo…

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