The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath... Our immersive audio is best with he ...
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We could tell you about our show, but in the words of LeVar Burton, "don't take our word for it!" Here is an actual listener's description of the show: "Think Cher Horowitz meets Dolly Parton... create a love child. Then THAT person meets Bill Kurtis.... and two random girls are the product of that.... that's Tyrella and Tori (sisters and hosts). Smart, weird, pretty, blonde, hilarious, southern, and just really okay with being themselves.... even when it is weird. It made me realize [they] ...
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For 26 years, this award-winning show encouraged children to develop a love of reading. Now "Reading Rainbow" is back as a reading adventure app designed for iPad.
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Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they’re not. They’re just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stacey Abrams. Stacey knows better than anyone that societal shifts happen when a group of ordinary people decide that a problem is solvable, and are w ...
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Welcome to the home of Chill Rose Radio Hosted by DJ Darko, aka The Levar Burton of music. Bringing you new music every Friday @6PM (pst) on 101.7fm CIVL. !Earshot20 is the show where we countdown the top 20 albums in Canada according to the national top 50. Every Friday at Noon(pst) on 101.7fm. You can view the complete list at earshot-online.com The Block w/ Bryson Worden, an in-depth look at music airs Mondays @3pm(pst) on 101.7fm The Tea Grannies is a podcast for new and veteran writers ...
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Deadly Manners is a 10 episode, dark comedy murder-mystery series set in the winter of 1954. It follows the events during the night of the affluent Billings family annual dinner party with their distinguished, eccentric guests. However, all is not fun and games as shortly after the party starts, a snowstorm begins to rage outside, trapping all the partygoers inside their host’s mansion. When a murderer starts killing off those in attendance, the guests must figure out who is responsible, or ...
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Need advice? Comedian Tig Notaro doesn’t have all the answers, but that won't stop her from fielding your questions on life's many challenges. With the help of her friends and the occasional expert, Tig gives her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with toddler scissors. We're warning you now: Don't Ask Tig.
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Awaken, discover and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you with Oprah's Super Soul. Hear Oprah’s personal selection of her interviews with thought-leaders, best-selling authors, spiritual luminaries, as well as health and wellness experts. All designed to light you up, guide you through life’s big questions and help bring you one step closer to your best self.
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The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
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Practical fundraising advise in bite size segments. We are committed to helping you get the most money from your list without ruining relationships with your current donors.
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Every Thursday on The Assignment, host Audie Cornish explores the animating forces of this extraordinary American political moment. It’s not about the horse race, it’s about the larger cultural ideas driving the conversation: the role of online influencers on the electorate, the intersection of pop culture and politics, and discussions with primary voices and thinkers who are shaping the political conversation.
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The first audio drama from Tor Labs and Gideon Media, Steal the Stars is a gripping noir science fiction thriller in 14 episodes: Forbidden love, a crashed UFO, an alien body, and an impossible heist unlike any ever attempted - scripted by Mac Rogers, the award-winning playwright and writer of the multi-million download The Message and LifeAfter.
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Bill Nye is on a mission to change the world — one voicemail at a time. Bill and science writer Corey S. Powell take your burning questions and put them to the world's leading experts on just about every topic in the universe. Should you stop eating cheeseburgers to combat climate change? Could alien life be swimming inside the moons of Jupiter and Saturn? Does your pet parakeet learn to sing the way that you learned to speak? Bill, Corey, and their special guests will answer those questions ...
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Rory Scovel is an actor, comedian, and writer — but he’s picked up a new title over these last few years: DAD. Each week he and co-host Ruthie Wyatt are joined by their hilarious celebrity friends to unpack the mysteries of fatherhood, parenting and the weirdos who raised us. Full of funny stories from your favorite performers, this is a show for dads and non-dads.
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MultiVu, a PR Newswire company, provides unsurpassed broadcast and multimedia production and global distribution services to companies worldwide who seek to reach the media, financial community and general public with their visual messages.
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The Webby Podcast is a weekly program celebrating the people and phenomena that make the Internet awesome. Hosted by Webby Awards CEO David-Michel Davies, the show features conversations with Internet innovators and experts, tips from The Webbys team, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Josie Long & Jonny Donahoe are two comedians who are having a baby! As new parents, Josie and Jonny bring their humor and genuine curiosity into each conversation to get actual answers to questions they’re completely clueless about. Each episode features creators of all types talking candidly about what it means to raise a baby into a full on adult human.
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Join Lisa France, Sandra Gonzalez and Kristen Meinzer in conversation with award-winning actors, directors, screenwriters, costume designers and more. Hear them discuss their work, and share their favorite movies and movie moments from throughout the decades! Then be sure to visit www.cnn.com/themovies for more memorable moments in film, and check out CNN's new TV series "The Movies" -- from Executive Producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog. Airing Sunday nights at 9 PM Eastern an ...
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The Right to Read and Fighting Book Bans with LeVar Burton
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In honor of Banned Books Week, Stacey is joined by two guests: Her mom and former librarian, Reverend Carolyn Abrams, and actor, director, and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton. The trio discuss the transformative power of story and strategies to combat book banning. Learn More: Banned Books Week: https://bannedbooksweek.org/events/ https://twitter.c…
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Dr. Amy Acton and LeVar Burton discuss ethics in public health for Cleveland symposium
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The two will participate in a panel for Case Western Reserve University's Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence on Thursday.By Ideastream Public Media
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This episode originally aired August 04, 2021. Don’t know how to deal with romantic feelings for a coworker who is already in a relationship? Still feeling guilty from that illegal left turn you made decades ago that potentially caused a multi-vehicle pileup? Well, actor and television host LeVar Burton drops by Don’t Ask Tig to help you out. LeVar…
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LeVar Burton on Optimism During Hard Times
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Audie talks with actor and producer LeVar Burton about the political events that shaped his life and informed the way he guided younger generations, especially as they grappled with the political and cultural events of their own time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Super Soul Special: Jimmy Kimmel: What Do You Stand For?
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Original Air Date: March 14, 2018 Oprah speaks to Jimmy Kimmel about the watershed year that changed his personal life and public image. Jimmy reflects on hosting the Oscars, losing his mentor Don Rickles, turning 50 and speaking out on gun control. He also discusses his emotional, tear-filled monologue about his son Billy’s rare congenital heart d…
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Northeast Ohio voting groups work to engage Gen Z in presidential election
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Nonpartisan voting groups in Ohio discuss efforts to get high school and college students civically engaged and registered to vote before the deadline on Oct. 7.By Ideastream Public Media
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341: Missing: Molly Miller and Colt Haynes (Unsolved)
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In the early morning hours of July 8th, 2013, 17-year-old Molly Miller and 22-year-old Colt Haynes seemingly disappeared into thin air. The two were involved in a high-speed police chase that ended with the county sheriff telling the officers to stop the chase. The driver of the vehicle fled, leaving Molly and Colt int the backwoods of Oklahoma in …
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Ohio 'mompreneurs' discuss challenges and rewards to starting a business as a parent
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A recent survey said 18% of women entrepreneurs have to leave their business due to family commitments compared to 12% of men.By Ideastream Public Media
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Toronto duo GB Jones and Bruce LaBruce felt a cultural gap in their city for queer punks who didn't fit into the mainstream LGBTQ+ community and club crowd, but they didn't fit into the mainstream punk crowd either. By starting up zines which called for punk music by and for queer folks, their influence spread notably to Chicago, LA, and Seattle wh…
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Why Nevada’s Economic Woes Make It an Election Wildcard
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Nevada — especially Clark County, home to Vegas and almost 75 percent of the state’s population — is a political bellwether in a very specific way. The pandemic gutted the tourism-based economy, and the recovery has been slow. John King speaks with two voters in Las Vegas with centrist political views who show us why Nevada is very much up for grab…
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Judge signs off on class-action settlement in East Palestine derailment | Reporters Roundtable
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A federal judge has approved a $600 million class-action settlement in the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals last year in East Palestine. The Norfolk-Southern train went off the rails in the Columbiana County village in February of 2023. Chemicals that leaked from the train and that were burned off in a pre-emptive move that was de…
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Historian discusses growing politicization of teaching history in K-12, college classrooms
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The head of the American Historical Association, James Grossman, will speak at CWRU Thursday, Sept. 26 about the growing number of states, including Ohio, introducing legislation that limits teaching of the past.By Ideastream Public Media
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“I vividly remember Donald Trump winning the election and waking up shocked the next day because I was told by everyone...this was impossible.” For Lakshya Jain, 2016 was a major wake-up call, and he decided to use his skills to address the gaps in understanding left by traditional political media. Together with a group of fellow Gen Z engineers an…
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The Tea Grannies S4 E10|| Where Writers Go Wrong: Indie Author Edition
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This is our last episode of Season 4! Today we’re going to chat about where writers and indie authors go wrong with self publishing, so pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started! Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow us @theteagranniespodcast on Instagram and Threads. We can wait for you to join u…
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How community activists and city leaders worked to keep a bank in the Buckeye neighborhood
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Last month, Huntington Bank announced it would reinstate its branch on Buckeye Road in Cleveland. The bank's decision came after a concerted effort on the part of the community, elected leaders and the city. Later, a legend of the Northeast Ohio blues scene has returned to the stage after a health scare last year. We'll hear the story on the latest…
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Super Soul Special: Geneen Roth: Conscious Eating
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Original Air Date: January 1, 2018 New York Times bestselling author and weight loss pioneer Geneen Roth was one of the first people to link compulsive eating and perpetual dieting with deeply personal and spiritual issues that go far beyond food, weight and body image. Geneen believes that our relationship to food reveals everything about our live…
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340: The Murder of Becky Bliefnick (The Family Feud Murder)
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In February of 2023, 41 year old Becky Bliefnick hadn’t been heard from when it was time for her to pick up her children from school. Her ex-husband, Tim, was notified about the boys not being picked up, and he called Becky’s father, Bill, to check on her because he had sent text messages that went unanswered. Bill arrived at Becky’s house and trag…
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A look at the federal program granting Haitians temporary legal status in Ohio
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The protected status program is eligible for some countries including Ukraine and Afghanistan. It was created by Congress in 1990 to prevent deportations to countries experiencing civil strife or natural disaster.By Ideastream Public Media
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The Block w/ Bryson Worden Sept. 23, 2024
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TRACKLIST: Rapallo - Daryll's On the News Magdalena Bay - Money Lover Velavox - Anxiety Connor Nelson - Out of a Dream Nilufer Yanya - Faith's Late Yune Pinku - Half Alive Illangelo - All In FKA Twigs - Eusexua almost monday - can't slow down Foster the People - See You in the Afterlife Ethel Cain - American Teenager --- Support this podcast: https…
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New studies illustrate Cleveland's appetite to close Burke Lakefront Airport
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The city recently released studies showing the economic impact of both closing the airport and developing it for other use.By Ideastream Public Media
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!Earshot20 for the Wk ending Sept. 17th, 2024
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Counting down the Top 20 albums from the national Top 50 chart found on www.earshot-online.com for the week ending September 17th, 2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillroseradio/support
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Portage County sheriff criticized for post on Kamala Harris supporters, immigrants | Reporters Roundtable
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The Portage County sheriff on Facebook this week called undocumented immigrants "illegal human locusts" and encouraged collecting addresses of Kamala Harris supporters. The local NAACP and others say it's voter intimidation. The sheriff says it's his First Amendment right. The story begins our discussion of the week's headlines on the Reporters Rou…
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Chill Rose Radio #290|| I'm vibin, so why he tweakin?
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Top tier tweaker story time this week and whole bunch of great music. I love you. TRACKLIST: Reuben Aziz - find u Francesca Wexler - I Remember, I Remember JJ Adrian - BRND BRDGS Patrik Kabongo, 808Vybz - VULTURES Kid Filthy - TOP. Terell Safadi - Black Red Yellow Sam Lynch - All the Life girly., Vot - New Hobby Toro y Moi - Reseda BIZZY - Default …
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Why Black Sororities Matter in Georgia’s Close Race
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The historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the Divine 9 have a long legacy of political activism, though it’s traditionally been nonpartisan. Now that Vice President Kamala Harris — a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest Black sorority — is at the top of the Democratic ticket, the organizations are mobilizing in a whol…
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The Rent is Too Damn High, But Renters Are Even More Powerful
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If there’s power in numbers, then there are arguably few groups as powerful American tenants. Stacey is joined by founding director of the KC Tenants Union, Tara Raghuveer, to highlight the vast political potential they’re building through their organization in Kansas City and beyond. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For …
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The Tea Grannies S4 E9|| Where Writers Go Wrong: Social Media Edition
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Today we’re going to chat about where writers go wrong with social media, so pour yourself a cup of tea and let’s get started! FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE @theteagranniespodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillroseradio/support
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Do you have a voting plan this election? Ohio voting advocate answers your questions
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00:00 Jen Miller, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Ohio, answers questions about registering to vote, absentee voting, ballot drop-off boxes and more. Early voting will begin on Oct. 8 in Ohio. That means if you want to vote, there is still time to make sure you are registered and take care of any issues that may cause you issues…
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Super Soul Special: Gretchen Rubin: 8 Rules to Happiness
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Original Air Date: January 3, 2018 A graduate of Yale Law School, Gretchen Rubin spent a year doing scientific research and practical projects in an attempt to discover how to lead a happier life. This experiment of self-discovery led to her New York Times bestselling book and phenomenon “The Happiness Project.” The book recounts what Gretchen lear…
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Charles Joseph Whitman, known infamously as the "Texas Tower Sniper," shocked the world on August 1, 1966, when he climbed to the top of the University of Texas Tower in Austin and opened fire on the public below. By the time his rampage was stopped, 16 people were dead and 31 others wounded. While his final act of violence and its aftermath are we…
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Cleveland Clinic experts examine why men avoid going to the doctor
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The Cleveland Clinic's "MENtion It" report reveals generational divides in how men access healthcare services. Generally, men are not speaking up about their physical and mental health needs.By Ideastream Public Media
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The Block w/ Bryson Worden Sept. 16th, 2024
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TRACKLIST; Nilufer Yanya - Ready for Sun (Touch) TOPS - Sunday Morning Charli XCX - Talk talk ft. Troye Sivan Joey Valence & Brae - 365 Allie X, Empress Of - Galina Rory Tallion - Hatchet Samas - A Deal with Two Devils Jerumi - Some Nights City & Colour - Sleeping Sickness Magdalena Bay - Angel on a Satellite --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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Lorain County’s new microtransit program aims to address mobility gaps by providing on-demand rides
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The cities of Lorain and Elyria are undertaking a pilot program that customizes rides for citizens, similar to private ride share services like Uber and Lyft.By Ideastream Public Media
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In a presidential race destined to come down to a handful of swing states, Arizona is a political puzzle: a Sun Belt state that’s historically gone red, but went for Biden in 2020. Do the changing demographics prime it for Harris, or will it turn back to Trump? John King talks with two swing voters who exemplify how Arizona defies stereotypes — and…
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