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Hansel and Gretel may seem like a simple fairy tale, but the real meaning hidden between its lines has nothing to do with any simplistic "moral of the story"... like a real-life Da Vinci Code — Hansel and Gretel is a literary and cultural treasure map filled with secret clues meant only for people like us to follow... clues that will lead us to a meaningful, real-life treasure that's been lost for over 200 years... along the way, we'll discover that the real villains of the story are still w ...
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River City Sounds

River City Sounds

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Based in Richmond, VA, River City Sounds is a DIY podcast with the goal of bringing local bands to a wider listening audience. This will be a place of growth for our musical community where listeners can discover Richmond based musical acts. Each episode includes intimate performance and conversation with the artists about the behind the scenes of preforming in Richmond city. River City Sounds is proud to present to you, our listening audience, all of the best local performers Richmond has t ...
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A strategic podcast where Amy Ledin talks about the main F’s that have influenced her life and have helped her in creating her best self. She covers areas in faith, family, forgiveness, food, fitness, and formula. She will deep dive into how placing her baby for adoption at 18, losing almost 100 pounds, facing her marriage-ending affair, and battling stage 4 cancer for almost 7 years, has only made her stronger. Join Amy as she takes you through her story, her life-changing struggles, and sh ...
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Do you like to talk to tomatoes? You probably don't, because that's not a common interest! But maybe, just maybe, you'd like to hear us talk ABOUT tomatoes. Not to mention cucumbers, asparagus, grapes, and also the lord and savior Jesus Christ!... that last one seems like an odd fit. Check out the world's first ever podcast about the Christian children's animated sensation, Veggietales, as we put far too much effort into figuring out the internal logic of this dumb cartoon for babies, as wel ...
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National Weather Service warns Summer 2024 will be hotter than usual; Power outages have surged in the U.S. along with extreme weather, study finds; Poll finds most Americans support climate action but few have heard about Biden's sweeping climate policies; PLUS: California hits renewable energy milestone... All that and more in today's Green News …
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This time on Code WACK! How would single-payer, Medicare for All affect the experience of getting care? Would it make it easier to find and see a primary care doctor? And just as importantly, how much money could individuals and families save under a state or national single-payer system?See how much you would save with the new, national Medicare f…
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is first joi…
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In this enlightening episode, Amy Ledin welcomes back Isaac Ho for a deep dive into understanding the intricate relationship between our emotions, physical health, and overall well-being. Isaac, with 20 years of experience as a trainer and therapist, shares his journey and insights into how our bodies respond to stress and the significance of tunin…
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NO HELP FOR YOU! 911 dies; Rotterdam Woman stuck; Carry On Battles Karel Cast 24-47Wednesday in four states 911 went out for over two hours. That means those who needed the police, fire or rescue the most, couldn't reach the operators to help them. Would you know what to do if you couldn't get through to 911 in an emergency? And why are these syste…
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This time on Code WACK! What the heck is going on with Medicare for All in California? Can single-payer advocates overcome their differences and finally win health care for all in the Golden State? What’s the significance of two recent bills, Senate Bill 770, and Assembly Bill 2200, in achieving Medicare for All in California? To find out, we spoke…
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TRUMP SLEEPS, No jurors; Coachella Isn't Cool; Are the Arts over? Karel Cast 24-46The first former President on trial for a felony and he…sleeps. Meanwhile they can't find impartial jurors, and how could they? The media has kept him in every part of our lives for eight years…you'd have to get Martians to be on the jury, or people from other countri…
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Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall.The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity.President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR)…
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Host Amy Ledin delves into the transformative power of emotional maturity with Dr. Nicole LePera, the Holistic Psychologist. This insightful episode explores the impact of childhood experiences, the significance of self-care in managing triggers, the effectiveness of future self-journaling for rewiring habits, and the profound benefits of community…
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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET.Brad is first joi…
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It’s a strange world we inhabit. The most sane person I knew is now the one least tethered to reality. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a stalwart of our initial progressive talk effort, Air America. Bobby was smart and savvy. As a law professor, he could explain the economically and morally unsustainable nature of slavery, or as a leader of the Natural R…
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Next time on The State of Belief: R. G. Cravens, author of the new book Yes Gawd!: How Faith Shapes LGBT Identity and Politics in the United States. We’ll talk about the ways religious affiliation – or no affiliation – informs the way members of this community see themselves, as well as the nation in which we all live. Dr. Cravens is Senior Researc…
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Why does our society produce more poverty than other wealthy countries? Why don’t we - or why can’t we - change our incentives? Questions like this drive MARK RANK, in his books, POORLY UNDERSTOOD: What America Gets Wrong About Poverty, and THE POVERTY PARADOX:Understanding Economic Hardship Amid American Prosperity, and in his latest, THE RANDOM F…
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Another day in the United States of Serfs and Lords. Without a hint of irony, Traitor Trump and collaborator Mike Johnson propose "election integrity" policy that already exists.Republicans usher us from one fake crisis to another.Comedian Poppy Champlin calls to discuss the madness.By Progressive Voices
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This time on Code WACK! Will California’s new single payer bill, CalCare, be a tough sell for the state’s legislature, even if most of the state’s residents want Medicare for All? What political hurdles must be cleared before such a bill would pass? And what would it mean for single payer efforts if Donald Trump is re-elected president this year?To…
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ANSWER ME! I’ve Got Questions For You; Plus OJ Dies And Dr. Influencer? Karel Cast 24-44OJ Simpson, who was found civilly liable for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, has died of prostate cancer. How should the media treat it? Sports star? Famous football player? Acquitted murderer? Felon? How should we publicly treat the deat…
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March 2024 was the hottest March ever recorded, continuing a 10-month record hot streak; European court rules Switzerland's climate inaction violates human rights; Norfolk Southern settles East Palestine lawsuits for $600 million; PLUS: EPA cracks down on airborne pollution from chemical plants and toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water... All…
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The Student Debt Crisis Center takes over the airwaves of 'the Leslie Marshall Show,' where they detail the President's latest announcement on student debt cancellation, the important deadline at the end of the month, and the latest Senate hearing focused on Mohela.They'll cover updates and, as always, talk about what actions folks should take and …
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OK BOOMER! Is 21 too young for 65? Arizona Goes Medieval Karel Cast 24-43Arizona is going to enforce an abortion law from…1864…and that speaks volumes for who these people are; they are medieval leftovers, religious zealots, misogynist, subservients…Handmaid Tale much? OK BOOMER is the battle cry of GenX, Y, Z, Alpha and Millenials, but why do they…
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Leslie is joined by Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), a partnership established by some of America’s leading manufacturers and the United Steelworkers union.First, Scott explains how high interest rates and trade deficits are stifling U.S. factory jobs growth.Second, Leslie and Scott move across the globe to di…
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Despite what I may say during the interview, this IS the 99th Episode, featuring Richmond up-and-comers: Tinted Rose. This episode we head out to the VCU music hall to record with this talented Jazz group as they showcase their material. Afterward, we catch up with our usual questions, and the band helps us out with a new video interview series tha…
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REPENT! The End is Neigh! NYC Shakes, Eclipse; 911 Triggers Karel Cast 24-42The eclipse today has brought out the wack jobs including MTG. Have we gone that far back in time that we now accept thinking from the Middle Ages? Well, in a word, yes. Plus, NYC shakes and you would think the Empire State Bldg was in rubble…why doesn’t anyone understand t…
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NEXT PANDEMIC? Malls Dying; $430k Is Your Worth; Karel Cast 24-41Bird Flu is raising its ugly head again…as a vegan I could care less, but is it the next pandemic waiting to happen? And why did we learn NOTHING from Covid? Are we ready for the next virus?Malls are dead, so what is to become of them? And why did they die?10 Longevity experts all agr…
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U.N. officials warn of looming hunger crisis across Southern Africa amid deepening drought; Biden Administration invests billions to innovate and decarbonize manufacturing; Melting polar ice is changing Earth's rotation; PLUS: America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is now operational... All that and more in today's Green News Report!…
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This time on Code WACK! Once again, a new single-payer bill, AB 2200 or CalCare, sponsored by the California Nurses Association, has been introduced in the California state legislature. How will it help save lives? Will it break the bank, or will it save us money? What’s different about this version of the bill and what kind of support does it have…
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YOU CAN'T AFFORD A HOUSE; Don't Worry, It's Pointless; GAZA Fail Karel Cast 24-40It now takes an income of $100k a year, $200k in some states, to afford a home. But the problem? The median income in the USA is $75k . Is there relief in sight? Does anybody care? Or is it a renter's world now? And what could make housing more affordable?GAZA attack l…
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President Biden vows to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, Republicans say 'maybe'; New study confirms economic toll of man-made climate change; Heavy storms collapse a portion of California's iconic Highway 1 near Big Sur; PLUS: Biden Administration clamps down on Big Oil methane leaks, truck pollution, and more... All that and more in …
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On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Heal…
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Mónica talks to historian Ron C. White to find out how our nation’s most renowned bridge builder disagreed fully and freely with those around him while leading the nation through the Civil War. Taking a closer look at private notes Lincoln wrote to himself, the two explore everything from how to approach deep moral disagreements to what to do with …
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Today we talk about how transparency wins the day. Both the Prime Minister of Israel or the King of England had hard lessons to learn about recent crises in their countries. In another media age, they could issue no comment pressers, but not in this media age. I hope you’ll listen to this short commentary on Kings, PM’s and social media.…
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Next time on The State of Belief: Best-selling author, pastor and activist John Pavlovitz. John’s brand-new book is titled, Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending. John sees a poverty of empathy in our culture – and many churches, and explores the dire consequences of this condition as well as ways we can build ba…
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