Best Redwood National Podcasts (2024)

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34th Infantry Division in Kuwait part 1

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This week we are engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include: SGT Natasha Neu – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPC Samantha Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPCEmily Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division BG Joe Sharke…

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Richard Powers with Marlon James: Playground 57:47

13h ago57:47

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Author Richard Powers discusses his latest novel, Playground, which intertwines tales of technology, race, friendships, and the environment.

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MDVA Deputy Commissioner and Epilepsy Care for Veterans

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This week we meet with the new Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner – Programs & Services, learn about Epilepsy Care with a Neurologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and talk with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Serving Our Troops event last weekend at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Guests include: Ben Johnson – Minnesota…

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Library Talks: Eliza Griswold, Hahrie Han with Andrea Elliott: 'Circle of Hope' and 'Undivided' 58:21

3d ago58:21

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Not all evangelical churches fit the stereotypes. In their latest books, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Eliza Griswold and the Inaugural Director of the SNF Agora Institute, Hahrie Han, bear witness to two churches who break the mold. In Circle of Hope, Griswold chronicles the ravaging and ultimately destructive results to a group of progressive…

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Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and American Legion Commander

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This week we meet with the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor and Flight of Honor Programs, discuss the 2024-2025 agenda with the new Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Don Kerr – Mi…

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Library Talks: DéLana R. A. Dameron with Renée Watson: Redwood Court 1:01:14

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DéLana R.A. Dameron is in conversation with author Renée Watson about her debut novel Redwood Court.

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CA RxR 3.01: Route 3: Through the Mountains of Jefferson 31:08

10d ago31:08

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Welcome to Season 3 of California Highways: Route by Route. We promised that the season would start in September, and we're making it by the wire. Season 3 covers Routes 3 through 7; this is the first episode covering Route 3, which is in Northwest California near Weaverville and Route 299. In this episode, we talk about all things "three": The thi…

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Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery and Veteran Suicide Prevention

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This week we check in with the administrator of the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery, discuss Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Chad Bonde – Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery Kristi Stites – Minne…

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Connie Chung with Walter Isaacson 59:41

20d ago59:41

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Connie Chung talks with Walter Isaacson about her new memoir, Connie. The book delves into her storied career as the first Asian woman to break into an overwhelmingly white, male-dominated television news industry. Chung is the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News and the first Asian to anchor any news program in the U.S.…

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VA Women’s Clinic and BTYR Company Replenex

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This week we learn about the new Women’s Clinic being built at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System meet with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company Replenex and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Emma O’Brien – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Matt Cohen – Replenex Sara Wigdahl – Replenex Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard h…

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner: Long Island Compromise 58:04

20d ago58:04

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Brodesser-Akner, the author of Fleishman is in Trouble, came by the Library to talk about her latest novel, Long Island Compromise, the story of an American family and the dark moment that shatters the myth of their suburban paradise. She spoke with New York Times Magazine editor-in-chief, Jake Silverstein.…

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MDVA Domiciliary Program and Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps

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This week we learn about the Domiciliary Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and meet with Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (Army ROTC). Guests include: Leah Killian Smith – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs LTC John Nguyen – Minnesota Army ROTC LTC Vic Trujillo – Minnesota Army ROTC Cadet Vang – Minnesota State…

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2024 Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the State Fair

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This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair. Coming up on this weeks show, we host a round-table with the Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard as well as the National Director of the Army National Guard. In our other segments we meet with and celebrate the Military Spouses of these General…

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Protecting Reproductive Freedoms: Lourdes Rivera, Meera Shah, Reva Siegel, and Jessica Bruder 59:10

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Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court effectively overturned Roe v. Wade with its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the future of abortion access, reproductive rights, and women’s healthcare is murkier than ever. In this episode of Library Talks, a panel of experts examines the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision, includ…

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2024 Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair

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This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. We learn about a Service Dog program with Project Delta, meet with Folds of Honor Minnesota, discuss Career Opportunities at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and hear how Executives Mentoring Soldiers is helping Soldiers transition into the civili…

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VA Food Pantry and Lower St. Croix Yellow Ribbon

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This week we learn about the Veteran Food Pantry program from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley (YRALSCV) and discuss their upcoming Field of Bands Concert, and get an update from the MNNG Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Rachel Hammer – Minneapolis VA Health Care Syste…

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Jamaica Kincaid & Kara Walker with Hilton Als: An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children 46:53

2M ago46:53

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The renowned novelist and the revered artist discuss their new book, An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children, a unique collaboration that explores the hidden history of the plant world.

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The 15th Annual MMFF Golf Classic

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This week we are recorded live from the 15th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. We discuss the Minnesota Military Family Foundation with the Chairman and Board Members, learn about Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, meet our event host Bunker Hills Golf Club (Coon Rapids, MN) and discuss the MMFF with Sponsor Anderson…

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CA RxR 2.15: Bonus - Auto Trails 51:03

2M ago51:03

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As promised, we had one more bonus episode to tide you over during the break between Season 2 and Season 3. In this episode, we explore the auto trails that were in California before we started having signed numbered highways. Auto Trails discussed include (a) trails that are maintained today—El Camino Real, De Anza Trail, Volcanic Legacy Scenic By…

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MDVA Higher Education and New VFW Commander

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This week we learn about the Higher Education Veterans Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet the new State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Dr. Edward Godfrey – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Jim Miller – …

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Michael Stipe with Taryn Simon: Portraits of Now 53:26

2M ago53:26

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Artist, producer, and former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe recently published his fourth book of photography, Even the birds gave pause, which features a series of works-in-progress in plaster, concrete, rotocast plastics, ceramics, bookmaking, and darkroom photographic printing. On this episode of Library Talks, Stipe sits down with artist Taryn S…

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Events and Missions of the 133rd and 148th

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This week we have a special show co-hosted with the Command Senior Enlisted leader of the Minnesota National Guard. On this weeks show we have a round-table discussion about current events and missions with the Senior Enlisted Leaders of the 133rd Airlift Wing and 148th Fighter Wing. Guests include: Command Chief Master Sergeant Lisa Erikson – Minn…

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National Veteran Wheelchair Games and YMCA of the North

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This week we get a special call in from the 43rd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games (Adaptive Sports and Arts – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), learn about YMCA of the North becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Rob York – Nationa…

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Neel Mukherjee with Hanya Yanagihara: Choice 58:11

3M ago58:11

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Neel Mukherjee speaks with fellow author Hanya Yanagihara about his latest book, an explosive novel about the ramifications of choice.

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Veteran Homelessness and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

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This week we get an update from the MN Patriot Guard, learn about the current programs and future goals of Preventing Veteran Homelessness with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and meet with the Commander, CVMA MN 48-4(Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association of Minnesota). Guests include: Tim Leonhardt – Minnesota Patriot Guard Ali Kier…

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Shoot for the Troops and New DAV Commander

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This week we learn about the upcoming Shoot for the Troops event, meet the new Commander of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Eduardo Suarez – Shoot for the Troops Commander Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Director Patrick Kelly – Minneap…

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Justice Stephen Breyer: Choosing Pragmatism Over Textualism 1:14:49

3M ago1:14:49

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In this episode of Library Talks, Stephen Breyer, retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, delivers the annual Robert B. Silvers Lecture. Breyer’s talk is inspired by his most recent book, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism, which examines some of the most important cases in the nation’s history.…

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Healthy Aging

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This week we meet with a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Physical Therapist and Dietitian from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to talk about Healthy Aging, Diet and Physical Health. We also meet with the President of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers and discuss benefits for our Aging Veterans. Guests include: Bridget …

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CA RxR 2.14: Bonus - Fastrak and Tolling (Part 2) 1:01:51

4M ago1:01:51

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As promised, here are a few bonus episodes to tide you over during the break between Season 2 and Season 3. In this episode, we have the second half of an interview with Joe Rouse of Caltrans, talking about HOV Lanes, Express/Toll Lanes and Bridges, and Fastrak. The first part was in Episode 2.13. There is one more bonus episodes in the pipeline: E…

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CA RxR 2.13: Bonus - Fastrak and Tolling (Part 1) 58:15

4M ago58:15

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As promised, here are a few bonus episodes to tide you over during the break between Season 2 and Season 3. In this episode, we have the first half of an interview with Joe Rouse of Caltrans, talking about HOV Lanes, Express/Toll Lanes and Bridges, and Fastrak. There are two more bonus episodes in the pipeline. Episode 2.14 will be the second part …

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