Best Liberation Spring® Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 18: Spring 2024 Commencement Coverage Part Two 37:13

12d ago37:13

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The second installment of the RCBC Spring 2024 Commencement coverage catches up with President's Award winner Taiwo Adekunle and Keynote Speaker and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.By RCBC

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Why do you give a s**t? 9:59

17d ago9:59

9:59

Something that's bugging me for a few years. Had to let this one loose. Get full access to Ayoto’s Substack at ayoto.substack.com/subscribeBy Ayoto

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Episode 18: Spring 2024 Commencement Coverage Part One 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

The first of our three-part Spring 2024 commencement coverage kicks off with a conversation highlighting President's Award Winner Aislynn Fait and takes you inside the Liberal Arts ceremony with clips featuring President Dr. Michael Cioce and Keynote Speaker Gregg Murphy of the Philadelphia Phillies.…

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Episode 17: 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - Liberal Arts 31:22

4M ago31:22

31:22

The third and final part of our commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC Liberal Arts Winter Commencement. We'll speak with President's Award winner Pamela Zahn, catch up with Liberal Arts graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth and hear a few clips from this memorable event.…

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The Fractional Imperialist 15:28

5M ago15:28

15:28

My family immigrated to colonial Australia, just as the English, the Irish, the Scotts, the Welsch, Italians, Germans, Dutch, and the Polish decades earlier, eating up the exported Western myth of modernity and progress. We were swiftly inducted into the lore of the loyal ANZACs, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and their sacrifices for He…

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A Spring of Bittersweet Melodies 40:55

6M ago40:55

40:55

Photography and words by 鄭博榕 aka Ayoto Ataraxia, published in Far Near, Vol. 5, Divergence. Special thanks to Lulu Yao Gioiello, Justine Liv and Ariana King for the edits and encouragement. Foreward Between the inception of this assignment and its publishing, my understanding of the world has changed drastically, particularly since October 7. What …

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34 - Andrew does Improv - Liberalism 1:15:20

6M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

A show called "Philosophy v. Improv" graciously had me on as a guest. This is actually my second appearance! I'll post the other one soon. In this one, appropo of recent episodes, we talk about political liberalism! Episode Link to Share https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/33-andrew-does-improv-liberalism Link to PvI page https://philosophyimprov.…

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Episode 16 - 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - STEM 29:02

5M ago29:02

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The second of our three-part commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC STEM Winter Commencement. We'll speak with President's Award winner Adam Jones, catch up with STEM graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth, and hear a few clips from this memorable event.By RCBC

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So long, white supremacy 6:25

6M ago6:25

6:25

on dimming the lights Get full access to Ayoto’s Substack at ayoto.substack.com/subscribeBy Ayoto

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33 - Are Animals Food? 1:27:11

6M ago1:27:11

1:27:11

A conversation with Robert Jones of CSU, Dominguez Hills about animal welfare/rights and the ethics of food. We also touch on experimentation and captivity and the legal status of animals. WARNING: has unbleeped curses and plenty of uncomfortable topics not appropriate for kids. Robert references John Sanbonmatsu, this is his personal webpage. With…

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On fear 8:30

6M ago8:30

8:30

A news headline reposted gained much response, “Woman slams selfish paragliders who 'made her think Hamas was invading Doncaster’—A woman panicked her village near Doncaster was under attack when she spotted a number of paragliders flying over her home and thought they were from Hamas.” The photo: a group of paragliders above the green rolling hill…

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A Psychoanalytic Biography of Ye 1:16:23

6M ago1:16:23

1:16:23

I speak with Robert K. Beshara روبرت بشارة, Ph.D., a scholar, psychoanalyst, musician, actor, director and artist; he has authored Decolonial Psychoanalysis: Towards Critical Islamophobia Studies (Routledge, 2019), Freud & Said (2021), but I discovered his work through his book, A Psychoanalytic Biography of Ye (2023). In this conversation, Robert …

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Liberal White Supremacy 5:17

6M ago5:17

5:17

Over the last few years, new divisions have formed amongst people in how they express themselves, online and offline. There is the positive-no-matter-what type of people who will not be afraid to cut you off should you bring an iota of negativity since, after all, “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” said some moti…

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Innocent Born Guilty 48:51

7M ago48:51

48:51

I speak to Leon Benson, aka El Bently 448, who I first heard his story on Josh Rivers’ podcast, Busy Being Black. Leon’s story moved me so much; today, I still forget how interconnected we can all be. We connected on social media, and we started to talk. Leon Benson spent two and half decades in Prison, ten of which were in solitary confinement, fo…

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32 - Idealism part two 52:22

7M ago52:22

52:22

Note: this is part two. Listen to part one first! A Conversation with Michael Fitzpatrick on Idealism in Political Theory A.K.A Ideal Theory. It has come under attack in recent years and for good reason, but perhaps the target of these criticisms shouldn't be idealism, but should instead be people who aren't doing idealism well. Episode Link to Sha…

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31 - Idealism part one 2:08:44

7M ago2:08:44

2:08:44

A Conversation with Michael Fitzpatrick on Idealism in Political Theory A.K.A Ideal Theory. It has come under attack in recent years and for good reason, but perhaps the target of these criticisms shouldn't be idealism, but should instead be people who aren't doing idealism well. Episode Link to Share https://shows.acast.com/reductio/31-idealism-pa…

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Episode 15: 2023 Winter Commencement Coverage - Health Sciences 21:16

7M ago21:16

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The first of our three-part commencement series special checks out the inaugural RCBC Winter Commencement, which kicked off with Health Sciences. We'll speak with President's Award winner Rahaf Alsharif, catch up with Health Sciences graduates interviewed by RCBC Marketing Intern Eli Booth, and hear a few clips from this memorable event.…

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A Call-In to Paul 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

As a good millennial, I take our mantra seriously: to share and to connect. Of the people I shared my previous post regarding, “So you think you're not allowed to speak about Palestine?” was Paul. He wrote back, "Wow! This is amazing. Thank you. It’s very touchy here as it is everywhere, but in the Bay Area, I can say that it is definitely anti-Zio…

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Day 2 of #StrikeForGaza 12:29

7M ago12:29

12:29

Today is day 2 of the global strike for Gaza. As two unemployed artists, I called my friend yesterday about how we strike against our usual behavior patterns. I thought about my enjoyment of the same ongoing resistance against the usual weight of normalcy. If anything, it felt like a relief. Was the call for strike an oppressive superego injunction…

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So you think you're not allowed to speak about Palestine? 31:49

7M ago31:49

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Edward Said’s daughter Najla directed the above rules at the blatant misinformation from mainstream news outlets. Someone wrote in response: So I figured today, Monday December 11, 2023, as part of the global #strikeforgaza we are asked to: * Don’t buy anything, cash or online. * Don’t use your bank account, and don’t make any transaction * Don’t l…

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Episode 14: You’ve Been Hacked! 41:42

9M ago41:42

41:42

An estimated 53.35 million US citizens were affected by cybercrime in the first half of 2022. How can you protect yourself and make a career by helping protect others? Join us for a conversation with RCBC Computing and Informatics Instructor Nabeel Baig, RCBC 3+1 Computing and Informatics major Roy Kramer, and RCBC cybersecurity major Allison Warre…

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Psychoanalysis Under Occupation with Lara Sheehi, PsyD and Stephen Sheehi, MA, PhD 1:49:18

9M ago1:49:18

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Professor Lara Sheehi is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at George Washington University’s Professional Psychology Program, where she is the founding faculty director of the Psychoanalysis and the Arab World Lab. Lara’s work takes up decolonial and anti-oppressive approaches to psychoanalysis, with a focus on liberation struggles in t…

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30 - The Veil of Ignorance 1:22:05

9M ago1:22:05

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In which Andrew talks with Chris Freiman (of William and Mary) and Michael Fitzpatrick (of Stanford, De Anza College, and Menlo College) about one of the most famous political philosophers of the 20th Century: John Rawls. We also discuss a number of critiques one might bring against Rawls' system of thinking about justice. Episode Link to Share: ht…

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Episode 13: Investigating a Career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections 49:29

11M ago49:29

49:29

Ever consider a career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections? There are so many unbelievable opportunities for advancement with the largest law enforcement agency in the state. Find out what those options are along with inside perspectives on how to get you there through RCBC's Law and Justice Program. We'll hear from NJDOC Acting Deputy Co…

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Scaling a Farm with NFTs and NFTrees with Germ Dee 1:22:46

12M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Marc and Germ discuss the potential of NFTs to revolutionize the farming industry, investing in Lamborghinis, sequestering carbon, owning trees, and paying farmers. They also discuss carbon credits, garlic futures, planting trees, and agritourism. Fun stuff.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Journey of the Entrepreneur with Garrett Adkins 1:08:56

12M ago1:08:56

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In this episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, Marc and Garrett explore the power of manual skills, the importance of cultural connection, the challenges of growing garlic, pushing the boundaries of the ordinary and more.

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Spring Update 2023 - Valhalla Movement Podcast S9 Ep 05 45:34

12M ago45:34

45:34

Solar Panels, pond digging, animals, pizza on tap (?!)... All kinds of big things going on Valhalla Farms this spring.. Marc and Leo bring you the updates and essentials

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Episode 12: 2023 STEM Commencement Coverage 23:44

12M ago23:44

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We wrap up our three-part 2023 RCBC Commencement coverage special with a focus on the 2023 STEM ceremony. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC President's Award winner Sarah Heil and her inspirational success story, catch up with STEM graduates and hear highlights from this memorable event.By RCBC

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The Liberated Mind: Jason Silva's Insights on Creativity 1:00:41

1y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

In this captivating episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, Marc welcomes Jason Silva, renowned philosopher and public intellectual. Together, they traverse wide-ranging discussions from the intricacies of the entrepreneurial and creative mind, to the nature of human consciousness. Their conversation illuminates the blending of biological and tec…

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Sexuality Beyond Consent with Avgi Saketopoulou, Psy.D. 41:14

1y ago41:14

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I attended a talk by Avgi Saketopoulou with Leon S. Brenner regarding her book, Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia (NYU Press, 2023) and was struck immediately by her courage and daringness to take on the much-needed discussion within the field of psychoanalysis. Continuing the psychoanalytic theory of Jean Laplanche to analyze th…

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Sadness of Pleasure: Zen and the Art of Squirt book discussion with abcde 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

I speak to abcde Flash as she has just finished reading my book, Sadness of Pleasure: Zen and the Art of Squirt. We recorded on the day Deborah Sundahl passed away, the author and pioneer in female ejaculation. Sundahl wrote the seminal work Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot: Not Your Mother’s Orgasm Book! abcde Flash is a Basel-based sexploratory,…

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Master Planning: The Architect Behind Valhalla Farms' Vision 1:21:25

1y ago1:21:25

1:21:25

In this episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast, join Marc as he converses with Pierre-Olivier Bouchard, the master architect and design genius behind Valhalla Farms. They dive into the innovative techniques employed to maximize space, budget, and efficiency, while prioritizing sustainability and flow. They also offer an exciting sneak peek at a f…

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The Struggles of Small Scale Farming with the Market Gardener Jean-Martin Fortier - Ep.02 1:01:46

1y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Embark on a riveting journey into the heart of Quebec's micro-farming scene in the second episode of the Valhalla Movement Podcast. We're thrilled to welcome renowned Quebec farmer, Jean-Martin Fortier - The Market Gardener himself, as he sheds light on the unique struggles and triumphs of small-scale farming in our region. From navigating the nuan…

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Rebranding Valhalla - The Return of the Valhalla Movement Podcast - S9 Ep.01 57:42

1y ago57:42

57:42

Welcome to the first episode of the renewed Valhalla Movement Podcast. Join Marc and Leo as they dive into the rebranding journey, unveil the latest technologies reshaping farming, and share updates from the growing Valhalla community. We're also casting a glance towards the future, hinting at where our story is headed next.Join us for this engagin…

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Episode 11: 2023 Health Sciences Commencement Coverage 21:30

1y ago21:30

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Part two our three-part commencement series special checks out the 2023 Health Sciences commencement on May 18, 2023. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC President's Award winner Taylor Fritz, catch up with Health Sciences graduates and hear a few clips from this memorable event.By RCBC

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Genocide, Shame and the Power of the Collective Imagination 57:35

1y ago57:35

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In January 1904, Samuel Maharero of the Herero people and Hendrik Witbooi of the Nama rebelled against German colonial rule. In the following four years, more than 100,000 Namibians died from the genocide. Those who survived the genocide were imprisoned in concentration camps, where most died of diseases, abuse, and exhaustion. It has been describe…

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Episode 10: 2023 Liberal Arts Commencement Coverage 30:01

1y ago30:01

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The first of our three-part commencement series special checks out the 2023 Liberal Arts commencement on May 17, 2023. We'll speak with the 2023 RCBC Valedictorian Madeleine Armstrong, catch up with Liberal Arts graduates and hear a few clips from this memorable event.By RCBC

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29 - City Living 1:12:16

1y ago1:12:16

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Photo Credit Andrew Lavin Quill Kukla's book City Living: How Urban Spaces and Urban Dwellers Make One Another Reductio on Patreon Throw us a buck! Link for Sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28 - Climate Protests 1:07:12

1y ago1:07:12

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Note about episode numbering: I've decided to start numbering each episode sequentially not including AudioSophia episodes. This is the 28th overall episode. Here is The Philosopher and the News. Check them out! They have some really insightful discussions on timely topics. Here is our Patreon if you want to drop us a buck a month to help keep the …

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Episode 9: Sketch Your Future with a Fashion and Design Degree 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

What are today's current fashion trends? How is the industry changing through lens of social media? Hear from Makenzie Phillips (RCBC Fashion Design Student), Lisa Steinberg (Program Coordinator for Fashion Design and the new Fashion Media and Merchandising) and Lisa Wolstromer (Senior Marketing Director for Cherry Hill Mall) as they discuss the RC…

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Episode 8: Broadcast Your Career to the Masses with an Entertainment Technologies Degree at RCBC 50:50

1+ y ago50:50

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Wonder what it's like to cover one the NFL's premiere teams? RCBC alumni Connor Hughes (SNY) and Dave Zangaro (NBC Sports Philadelphia) share their stories of climbing the sports journalism ranks leading them to their dream jobs of NFL reporting and provide advice for the next wave of aspiring sports reporters. We're also joined by Dr. Brooke Mailh…

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Spring 2023 Update 4:52

1+ y ago4:52

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A little update on my life and the branching possible futures for Reductio. Thank you for your continued support and listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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