Best Mary Kemper Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 76: The Incredible Survival of Mary Vincent 1:04:03

2d ago1:04:03

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In September 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking to Corona, California after running away from home. She graciously accepted a ride from 51 year old Lawrence Singleton. When Mary realized that Lawrence was headed in the wrong direction, she got nervous and felt that she was in danger. Nothing could have prepared Mary for what happened ne…

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Episode 75: The Kidnapping and Attempted Murder of Alison Botha 1:07:08

16d ago1:07:08

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On December 18, 1994, 27 year old Alison Botha was kidnapped outside her flat in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The horrors she endured at the hands of 2 men are unfathomable, but miraculously, she lived to tell the tale.

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Episode 74: Ed Kemper - Part 3 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

In the third (and final!) part of the Edmund Kemper saga, Laura details how Ed’s necrophiliac rampage finally came to an end.

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Episode 73: Ed Kemper - Part 2 55:08

1M ago55:08

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In part two, Laura tells us about the depraved and escalating acts by Ed Kemper as he gained confidence and experience in picking up, killing, and assaulting hitchhikers across the Californian coast.

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Episode 72: Ed Kemper - Part 1 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Edmund Kemper is one of the most infamous names in the serial killer era of the 70s. Tune in to listen to Laura tell us all about what shaped Ed into the monster we know today.

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Episode 71: The Beast of Jersey 49:21

2M ago49:21

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In November of 1957, the Beast of Jersey began his reign of terror on the small island in the English Channel. After 10 long years of attacks, Ed John Louis Paisnel was finally caught in July of 1972, but his disguise will forever haunt the dreams of all those who were unlucky enough to meet him.

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Episode 70: Casey White 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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Casey White was a violent man whose past was riddled with crime, ultimately landing him in prison, facing a life sentence. But the wild ride was just beginning; tune in to find out what happened after the cell doors shut.

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How the Pediatric Boards Are Made with Dr. Andrew Dwyer 16:30

3M ago16:30

16:30

In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Andrew Dwyer, Director of Psychometrics at the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), joins Mridula Nadamuni, former editorial fellow, to discuss the process of creating and administering pediatric board examinations. Andy Dwyer holds a PhD in educational psychology and an MS in statistics from the University …

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Episode 69: Denise Amber Lee 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Denise Amber Lee was a loving mother to two young boys, living happily as a family with her high school sweetheart. When she was attacked, she (and many others) managed to call 911 - but was it enough to save her?

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Episode 68: Death Row Granny - Part 2 1:19:09

4M ago1:19:09

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In part 2 of the story of Velma Barfield, Laura takes us through the trial and sentencing as well as Velma’s new lease on life in prison… and its end.

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Episode 67: Death Row Granny - Part 1 59:33

4M ago59:33

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We just can’t help ourselves with multi-parters! Tune in to listen to Laura share Part 1 of “Death Row Granny” aka Velma Barfield. Before finding herself on death row, Velma had a difficult and troubled life, dealing with debt, a prescription pill addiction, and an inability to keep a relationship (in so many words…).…

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Episode 66: The Kidnapping of Colleen Stan, "The Girl in the Box" - Part 3 1:34:09

5M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

In the final episode of this 3 part series, Marina covers the arrest and trial of Cameron Hooker.

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Episode 65: The Kidnapping of Colleen Stan, "The Girl in the Box" - Part 2 1:06:41

5M ago1:06:41

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In part 2 of this 3 part series, Marina details the 7 years of Colleen Stan’s life spent under the control of Cameron Hooker. Only the truth could set Colleen free.

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Episode 64: The Kidnapping of Colleen Stan, "The Girl in the Box" - Part 1 54:35

6M ago54:35

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On May 19, 1977, Colleen Stan was hitchhiking to California when she got into the wrong vehicle, a vehicle driven by Cameron Hooker. The horrors he dreamed up for Colleen, his sex slave, are straight out of a nightmare.

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Baby Break Episode 5: Diane Downs - Part 3 1:08:05

7M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In the final part to the Diane Downs saga, Marina’s sister, Lisa, explains the details of Diane’s trial.

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Global Health, GLocal Health, and the Indian Health Service with Dr. Adriann Begay 25:04

7M ago25:04

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In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Adriann Begay, member of the Navajo Nation, shares her journey into medicine. Dr. Begay is Tábaahi (Edge of the Water clan) and born for Bít’ahnii (Folded Arms People clan). Her maternal grandparents are Ta’néészahnii (Badlands People clan) and paternal grandparents are Tl’aashchí’í (Red Cheek People clan).…

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NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Talks STEM Ed (Joseph Pelfrey) 35:09

7M ago35:09

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Joseph Pelfrey, Deputy Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, discusses his experiences in the thrilling world of space exploration and its impact on STEM education. Joseph delves into the Artemis Generation that aims to return humans to the moon and pave the way for Mars exploration. He reflects on the lessons learned from historic space…

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Baby Break Episode 4: Diane Downs - Part 2 1:33:49

8M ago1:33:49

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In this Baby Break episode of GRIMM, Marina’s sister, Lisa, tells us more about the bizarre background of Diane Downs that led up to the tragic attack of her children.

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset for Engineering Students (Dr. Joshua Gargac, Ohio Northern University) 28:40

8M ago28:40

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Dr. Joshua Gargac, a mechanical engineering professor at Ohio Northern University, shares his approach to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering education, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, connections, and creating value. He delves into his innovative teaching strategies, including mastery-based learning, competency-based asses…

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Integrative STEM Education: Leading Experiential Learning (Dr. Mary Annette Rose, Ball State) 23:58

8M ago23:58

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Dr. Mary Annette Rose, Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Ball State University, delves into the critical need for integrating STEM education across various disciplines. Dr. Rose shares her insights on the challenges facing STEM education in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of breaking down subject silos and fostering a culture of co…

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Student Success in the Virtual STEM Classroom: Individuals Matter (Kristal Martinez, GSSM) 15:09

8M ago15:09

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How do we help students succeed in the virtual STEM classroom? Kristal Martinez says that it takes individual attention and knowing who the students are. Kristal has years of experience working with high school students enrolled in the virtual-synchronous advanced engineering certificate program at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science a…

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Baby Break Episode 3: Diane Downs - Part 1 1:37:38

8M ago1:37:38

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In this Baby Break episode of GRIMM, Marina’s sister, Lisa, tells us about the tragic attack of Diane Downs and her children when they stopped to help a stranded driver. But her story doesn’t quite add up and the police begin to question what really happened on that fateful evening.

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Rural STEM Education and Workforce Development (Dr. Matt Irvin, University of South Carolina) 19:02

8M ago19:02

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Dr. Matt Irvin, Professor of Educational Psychology and Research at the University of South Carolina, discusses rural STEM education and its alignment with burgeoning industry sectors like AI and advanced manufacturing. Dr. Irvin underscores the need for meaningful experiences that tether rural students to local job markets, and he describes how vi…

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Pickles, Puzzles, and Board Games in Elementary School Math (Dr. Gordon Hamilton, MathPickle.com) 25:24

8M ago25:24

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Dr. Gordon Hamilton, Director of MathPickle.com, wants to revolutionize elementary school math education. This episode spotlights the Canadian mathematician’s unique puzzle-based teaching method. Discover how board games and scalable 'infinite pickle' puzzles entice young minds into complex problem-solving, fostering an inquiry-driven classroom whe…

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The Secret Sauce: Physics, AI, STEM Ed, and Swing Dancing (Dr. Kemper Talley, Raytheon BBN) 32:01

9M ago32:01

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Dr. Kemper Talley, Senior Scientist at Raytheon BBN with a Ph.D. in energy science engineering and expertise in synthetic biology, biodefense, and bioethics, shares his passion for physics-based education, emphasizing the importance of strong mathematics and critical thinking. He calls for a shift towards experiential learning in physics, incorpora…

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Integrity, Trust, Caring and Real-World Research in STEM Ed (Dean Matt Martin, GSSM) 21:01

9M ago21:01

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What are the keys to excellence in STEM Education? Dr. Matt Martin, the academic dean at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, says that the most important factors in education success are integrity, trust, and caring. Drawing on his experience as a Rhodes Scholar and his time as a Full Professor and Dean of Faculty at W…

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Baby Break Episode 2: Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 2 1:25:12

9M ago1:25:12

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When we left off, it was February 1, 1959 and the nine young hikers were camping on the treeless, frozen face of Holatchal Mountain. They had set up camp for the night after a difficult day of poor weather and slow progress and were in the process of making their dinner. They would never be seen alive again. Tune in to part 2 to hear the GRIMM conc…

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Game-Based Programs and Virtual Learning Platforms in STEM Ed (Dr. Eric Wiebe, NC State) 19:03

9M ago19:03

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Technology is rapidly affecting the way students learn and transforming the classroom for educators. How is this impacting student learning outcomes? Dr. Eric Wiebe, Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University and Senior Research Fellow at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, discusses the current use of technology, its effect…

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Integrating Art into the STEM Curriculum: Art is Science (Joyce Symoniak, IMSA) 24:17

9M ago24:17

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How does art inform science? What role does science have in art? What is the importance of art in science education? Joyce Symoniak, visual arts teacher at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, answers these questions and talks about the fact that science students need art skills. She provides specific classroom examples of how she has enha…

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AI Teaching Assistants and Virtual Labs: Using Discovery in STEM Ed (Dr. Alex Feltus, Clemson University) 21:04

10M ago21:04

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What does the future STEM classroom look like? What will be the role of the human instructor? Dr. Alex Feltus, Professor of Genetics and Biochemistry at Clemson University, addresses these questions and discusses his passion for integrating discovery and real research into his own courses. As a specialist in biomedical data science and informatics,…

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Baby Break Episode 1: Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 1 44:01

10M ago44:01

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In this baby break episode, guest host Kate details the backgrounds of the hikers who dared to traverse the slopes of Dead Mountain, led by leader Igor Dyatlov. By February 2nd, the lifeless bodies of the entire group were scattered across the unforgiving terrain.

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Episode 63: The Gilgo Beach Four / Long Island Serial Killer - Part 2 1:16:48

10M ago1:16:48

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In part 2, Marina details how the police found more than they expected while looking for Shannan Gilbert and how their years of investigation into the victims found on Long Island led them to the arrest of Rex Heuermann in July of 2023.

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Episode 62: The Gilgo Beach Four / Long Island Serial Killer - Part 1 1:16:11

11M ago1:16:11

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First Maureen Brainard-Barnes went missing.. then Megan Waterman, then Melissa Barthelemy, then Amber Costello, then Shannan Gilbert. The search for Shannan would lead to a discovery that would ignite the investigation into the Long Island Serial Killer.

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Episode 61: Night Stalker - Part 3 1:07:14

11M ago1:07:14

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In the final part of the Night Stalker saga, Laura tells us how Richard Ramirez was eventually captured and finally held accountable for his atrocious crimes.

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Episode 60: Night Stalker - Part 2 50:51

12M ago50:51

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In the second part of the Night Stalker horror, Laura describes the seemingly endless attacks that were beginning to expand beyond Southern California. Detectives were desperate to stop him, but what would it take? Tune in to find out.

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Episode 59: Night Stalker - Part 1 55:37

1y ago55:37

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In June of 1984, the Night Stalker began his reign of terror in Los Angeles, CA, sneaking into homes and bringing your worst nightmares to life. In Part 1 of this series, Laura begins to lay out the life stories and gruesome deaths of his first victims.

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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors with Dr. Kerry Reynolds 29:56

1y ago29:56

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On this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss current approaches, adverse effects, and management of complications associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). We are joined by Dr. Kerry Reynolds, Clinical Director of Inpatient Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Severe Immunotherapy Complications Service.…

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Episode 58: Murder at Yale / Murder on the High Seas 1:10:52

1y ago1:10:52

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On September 13th, 2009, the lifeless body of Annie Le was found carelessly shoved in a wall in the basement of a Yale research building. In the first part of this split episode, Laura tells us about Annie’s incredible but short life, the events that ended it, and how investigators tracked down the man responsible. Tragedy seemed to follow Nathan C…

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Episode 57: The Hunt for Peter Manfredonia 57:18

1y ago57:18

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“We saw what happened when Adam snapped.” “We saw what happened when Thanos snapped.” “Now they see what happens when I snap.” Haunting words scrawled on a college apartment wall by a student with a history of mental health struggles, but no history of violence. All of that would change with the swing of a sword. In this week’s episode, Marina deta…

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Episode 56: The Tragic Love Story of Addie Hall and Zack Bowen 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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On October 17, 2006, New Orleans police were called to the scene of a suicide. A man had jumped from the rooftop bar of the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel onto a parking garage 5 stories below. When police arrived, they searched the man for identification. In one of his pockets, they found a Ziploc bag containing the man’s army dog tags and a folded shee…

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Episode 55: The Disappearance of Skylar Neese 1:06:43

1y ago1:06:43

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In the early morning hours of July 6th, 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese snuck out of her family’s apartment to meet her two best friends for a joyride. Only Rachel and Shelia would return. Skylar’s loved ones waited for answers for months, but no one could have imagined the sinister truth.

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Episode 54: The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare 49:51

1y ago49:51

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Abraham Shakespeare grew up poor and lived paycheck to paycheck for most of his young adult life. His luck would change when, in 2006, he purchased a winning lottery ticket. Although Abraham had noble plans for his money, his luck ran out when those he trusted most took advantage of his generosity, ultimately costing him his life.…

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Tori McNoe - Keeping Space and Giving Voice 41:37

1y ago41:37

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In this discussion with Tori McNoe we talk about how she is weaving knowledge systems together to the benefit of all but also how she's navigating the world of supporting rangtahi Māori (young Māori) and working to give them a voice in our society.By Prof. Ekant Veer

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Episode 53: Murdaugh Mayhem - Part 3 1:16:31

1y ago1:16:31

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On January 25, 2023, in a courthouse in South Carolina where the Murdaugh name had garnered respect and deference for so many decades, the trial of the disgraced Alex Murdaugh began, and Marina has all the details. The trial lasted 28 days with more than 70 witnesses, including Alec Murdaugh, who had to testify in order to explain to the jury why h…

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Marketing Manipulation - An Accompanying Kōrero to James Oram’s Exhibition ”By Spectral Hands” 56:35

1y ago56:35

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This is something a bit different - I get asked to do a lot of public speaking and I gave a kōrero at the Christchurch Art Gallery on "Marketing Manipulation" as an accompanying talk to the art exhibition by James Oram. There are slides associated with this discussion but hopefully you can make out what is happening - if not, sing out and I'll send…

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Episode 52: Murdaugh Mayhem - Part 2 55:43

1+ y ago55:43

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On June 7, 2021, Alec Murdaugh returned home to find his son Paul and his wife Maggie had been brutally murdered. A distraught Alec told police that he had just arrived home and suspected that they had been killed in retaliation for his son’s involvement in the death of Mallory Beach. In part 2, Marina details how the police investigation into the …

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Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Older Adults with Dr. Abdulla Damluji 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the 2022 scientific statement from the American Heart Association on the management of acute coronary syndrome in the older adult population. We are joined by Dr. Abdulla Damluji, the lead author on the scientific statement. Dr. Damluji is an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular In…

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Episode 51: Murdaugh Mayhem - Part 1 1:11:11

1+ y ago1:11:11

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In this episode, Marina explains how the Murdaugh family name was synonymous with money, power and law and order in South Carolina lowcountry. Paul Murdaugh, the youngest son of Attorney Richard Alexander Murdaugh, had a reputation for using his family’s clout to consistently avoid the consequences of his own actions. But when Paul Murdaugh crashed…

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Episode 50: The Acid Bath Murderer 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

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On February 19th, 1949, Olive Durand-Deacon disappeared. She was last seen in the company of a polished young man who also lived at the swanky hotel. The investigation into Olive’s whereabouts would uncover a nearly unbelievable series of crimes. John Haigh was responsible, but what exactly did he do? Listen to this episode to find out!…

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Culinary Medicine with Dr. Jaclyn Albin and Milette Siler, RD 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

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In this episode of Curbside Consults, Jaclyn Albin, MD and Milette Siler, RD share their passion for food as medicine and talk about their experiences at The Culinary Medicine Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Jaclyn believes food as medicine delivers a unique opportunity to integrate the clinical, educational, research, and public health …

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