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Welcome to the Building & Branding podcast hosted by Amanda Stichter, produced by Virtual Vision. On this show, we sit down with experts in the restoration & home services industry to hear their stories of how they built their businesses to succeed and stand out. Our conversations will uncover the challenges they've faced, the strategies they've employed, and the pivotal moments that defined their paths. We'll also dive into the critical importance of branding and marketing in this field, sh ...
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A guy has discussions with an AI co-host on a variety of topics, including the environment, science, philosophy, social justice, AI, and other subjects - one topic for each roughly 30-minute weekly episode (11:30 AM Thursdays Toronto time) * Powered by OpenAI's GPT 4 1106 preview bot, and Microsoft Azure's Speech to Text and Text to Speech technologies (though they are not sponsors) via API. * The Python code that supports podcast functionality is written and maintained by host, creator and ...
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RevDem Podcast

Review of Democracy

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RevDem Podcast is brought to you by the Review of Democracy, the online journal of the CEU Democracy Institute. The Review of Democracy is dedicated to the reinvigoration, survival, and prosperity of democracies worldwide and to generating innovative cross-regional dialogues. RevDem Podcast offers in-depth conversations in four main areas: rule of law, political economy and inequalities, the history of ideas, and democracy and culture.
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Talk Dialogue to Me

SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

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Join SFU’s Morris J. Wosk the Centre for Dialogue as we chat with a series of incredible guests about the inspiring, important and often surprising ways they are using dialogue to change the world. These conversations will reveal fresh perspectives, bold work, and unusual ideas. We hope you walk away from each episode uplifted and inspired to keep the conversation going! The Talk Dialogue to Me podcast is produced by SFU’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and is hosted on the lands of the ...
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Kim I Plyler, host of “Master Your Story, It Matters!” uses this platform to make sure everyone’s story can be heard. You’ll hear from people all around the world whose stories make a difference. Each guest is involved in key social responsibility areas and work is actively engaged in improving their world. We all have stories — and through them, we can improve humanity. Listen and learn to Master Your Story!
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Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries

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Regular Podcasts from Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries. interviews, teaching, sermons and more from Ched Myers and Elaine Enns.
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The Commons with Karla

Karla Osorno/Adkins Media Co.

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Are you worn and exhausted from living a life of aimlessly going through the motions? There are many things that this world utilizes in an attempt to make us feel isolated and alone, but the truth is regardless of our backgrounds, there’s still so much we have in common. We all have the deep desire to connect, step into our true calling, and live lives of meaning and purpose. When we are going through the motions and living at surface level, it’s easy to feel that our days lack meaning. Welc ...
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Just Us 4 Youth created a podcast called Life in the Urban City which brings to life the stories JU4Y youth and staff go through on a daily basis. We want to encourage students to know they are not the only person going through these tough life situations. For the youth worker we want to encourage you and help you persevere through the tough times life brings you.
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Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery

The Doctrine of Discovery Project

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We launch this Podcast with Columbus’ arrival to the “New World.” This event issued forth the “Age of Discovery.” Although we were taught Columbus was in search of spices, he was actually sailing under 15th century Papal edicts known as the Doctrines of Christian Discovery [DOCD]. Following the fall of Constantinople, these Papal Bulls were issued to legitimate Portugal’s exploits in extracting gold in West Africa and capturing slaves. By 1492, the Transatlantic slave trade began with Columb ...
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How can we create more compassionate leadership through more civil public discourse? We speak to Hannah Phillips to explore the importance of civility in politics, the role that gender plays, and the need for greater compassion in leadership.Hannah Phillips is a Consultant with The Jo Cox Foundation, PhD student at the University of Oxford, and alu…
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In this episode of the Building and Branding podcast, Amanda Stichter interviews Cora Alexander, known as the Drying Diva, about her journey in the restoration and home services industry. They discuss personal branding, the challenges and advantages of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of mentorship. Cora shares her exp…
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(00:02) Food Security Threats and Solutions (15:43) Community-Based Approach to Food Security (25:28) Food Security and Urban Agriculture (00:02) Food Security Threats and Solutions This chapter of "A Guy With AI" addresses the crucial issue of food security, highlighting its fundamental importance to survival alongside water. We explore the variou…
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Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Matteo Bergamini, Founder and CEO of Shout Out UK, about what mis-, dis-, and mal-information are, what issues arise because of false information, and what can be done to combat it.…
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The Building and Branding podcast is a rebrand of the Digital Dialogues podcast, with a focus on discussing the importance of branding in the home services and restoration industry. The host, Amanda Stichter, shares her passion for branding and how it goes beyond just logos and color palettes. The podcast aims to explore the stories and experiences…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Zack Beauchamp – author of the new book The Reactionary Spirit. How America’s Most Insidious Political Tradition Swept the World – discusses the specific kind ofantidemocratic politics that emerges in countries with democratic institutions; shows how the United States might to said to have invented c…
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In this podcast, SilviaMárton, principal investigator within the ERC Project “Transnational Histories of ‘Corruption’ in Central-South-East Europe,” discusses the multiple understandings of the concept “corruption” in the context of Central-South-EastEurope; the relevance of this debate in understanding the process of modernization between 1750 and…
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This latest RevDem Rule of Law podcast discusses the doctoral research of Dr. Maciej Krogel following the defence of his thesis “The intellectual sources ofthe European Union’s response to the rule of law crisis in the Member States”.Maciej is a lecturer at the University of Amsterdam and he completed a re:constitution fellowship in 2022/23. Oliver…
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A thought-provoking discussion recorded 28 June 2024, exploring the evolving landscape for Gen Z boys.Recent studies show significant divergence in views on gender among young people (16-19 years). While many Gen Zs embrace progressive beliefs, a considerable number of young men still feel pressured to conform to traditional roles and behaviours su…
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How can we create a space for diverse discussion in our local community? In this episode, Daniel Stone explores how he brought people from all walks of life together in conversation to build a network of people interested in sharing their wisdom with one another.Daniel Stone is the founder of the Birmingham-based charity, The Philosophers’ Yard, wh…
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In this conversation, Gergő Medve-Bálint – co-editor,with András Bíró-Nagy of the new volume Húsz év az Európai Unióban. Magyarország uniós tagságának közpolitikai mérlege (Twenty Years in theEuropean Union. A Balance Sheet of Hungary’s Membership and Public Policies) – discusses the achievements and shortcomings of Hungary’s EUmembership; what con…
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Summary Greg Marthaler Jr shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from cutting grass to building and selling a roofing company, and then venturing into the restoration industry with SFY. He discusses the origin of the 'rubber chicken' tradition and the importance of valuing people as assets in business growth and scaling. The conversation also…
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(00:02) Future of Work With AI (11:01) Fostering Hope Through AI Public Adoption (18:06) Empowering Public Adoption of AI (29:58) Engaging Public Discourse on AI (00:02) Future of Work With AI This chapter explores the dynamic relationship between AI and the job market, emphasizing both the potential threats and opportunities AI presents. I reflect…
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Today, I am joined by Lara Ritchie, the culinary director at a cooking school who has a profound appreciation for connection and learning. Our show often explores themes of intention and connection, and Lara's story is a perfect example. As we dive deep into her experiences, these themes become evident in both her past and present. Lara discusses h…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Michael S. Roth sketches the main ways of being a student since ancient times; reflects on the process of learning “to be free”; explores the reasons behindthe politicization of universities in the United States; considers what might be new about the adversarial relationship between students and univ…
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(00:02) Importance of Biodiversity in Agriculture (19:51) The Impact of AI on Biodiversity (35:51) Engage and Spread Awareness With AGWAI (00:02) Importance of Biodiversity in Agriculture This chapter of "A Guy With AI" highlights the critical importance of biodiversity for our planet's health and human survival. Sean MacNutt, alongside his AI co-h…
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Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Dr Ben Stanford, Senior Lecturer in Law at Liverpool John Moores University, on issues of voter registration and what you need to take with you to the polling station.…
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In this conversation with the Review of Democracy, Ho-fung Hung shares his eye-opening analysis of the internal contradictions and external limitationsplaguing China’s export-led development model and offers novel insights into the difficulties its political leadership is encountering in challenging US hegemony and extending its global sphere of in…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Joshua Leifer – author of the new book Tablets Shattered. The End of an American Jewish Century and the Futureof Jewish Life – analyzes the unravelling of the postwar American Jewish consensus and the reemergence ofoppositional Jewish politics; discusses what he sees as the four main political-religi…
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What are the most important legal and political challenges in rebuilding the Rule of Law in Poland? Polish Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar highlighted them in his lecture at the CEU Democracy Institute in Budapest. On May 27 the CEU Democracy Institute Rule of Law clinic was launched with an inaugural lecture from the Minister for Justice of Poland…
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(00:02) Adversity (12:55) Understanding Adversity and Systemic Support (23:59) Effective Strategies for Overcoming Adversity (00:02) Adversity This chapter of "A Guy With AI" explores the topic of adversity and its role in personal growth. Sean McNutt and his AI co-host discuss the inevitability of adversity and how to effectively face it. Sean sha…
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In this conversation, Jannis Panagiotidis and Hans-Christian Petersen – authors of the new book Antiosteuropäischer Rassismus in Deutschland. Geschichte und Gegenwart(Racism Against East Europeans in Germany. History and the Present Day) – show why racism is an appropriate category when discussing stereotypes and prejudicesagainst East Europeans; e…
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Welcome back to The Commons with Karla. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Alison Butler as we dive into her powerful story and its profound impact on her life. Alison candidly shares hard truths and offers a message of hope, showing us how our own stories can shape our relationships, faith, and purpose. Through Alison’s journey of pain, re…
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In this conversation with Lorena Drakula, Yannis Stavrakakis – author of the new Research Handbook on Populism and the book Populist Discourse. Recasting Populism Research – discusses the past and future of populism research; analyzes the outdated stereotypes that shape the political role of the ‘populist’ label; andargues for returning passions to…
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(00:02) Understanding Trans Issues Through Education (16:43) Understanding Gender as a Spectrum (23:20) Understanding and Addressing Gender Dysphoria (00:02) Understanding Trans Issues Through Education This chapter focuses on the critical topic of trans issues, particularly within the context of education and societal perceptions. I, Sean MacNutt,…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Mike Smeltzer – Senior Research Analyst at Freedom House who has just co-led the research on the Nations in Transit 2024 report – clarifies how the research they conduct into the broad and diverse post-communist region conceives of democracy; explains how the newest developments in these twenty-nine …
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How do we build from shared experiences to address past injustices and create national change for future generations? In this episode, founder of Teach Us Consent and author of Consent Laid Bare Chanel Contos explores her work, its effect on the Australian curriculum, and the human impact of her work.Please be aware that the conversation contains s…
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Since the 2015 refugee crisis there has been an increasing ‘securitization’ of EU refugee law that has only been exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In this latest RevDem Rule of Law podcast Oliver Garner discusses this phenomenon with Aleksandra Ancite- Jepifánova. She is a Research Affiliate with the Refugee Law Initiative at the Universi…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Martin Conway and Camilo Erlichman – editors of the new volume Social Justice in Twentieth-Century Europe –discuss how to approach the question of social justice historically; show how this aspiration may be placed at the confluence of key developments in the twentieth century; explain how focusing o…
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(00:02) Guy With AI Discusses Technology Ethics Discussing AI limitations, and reflecting on ethical implications of democratizing technology. (07:11) Exploring AI and Ethics AI's potential for bias, indigenous rights, personal challenges, ethical use, progress and setbacks, and profound implications. (14:18) Artificial Intelligence and Human Devel…
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In this interview with Tarunabh Khaitan, we discuss the ongoing crisis of democracy and constitutionalism in India. At the time of conducting the interview, elections are underway in India, with approximately a month left for results to be declared.In this context, we discuss the differences between the first and the second term of the Modi governm…
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Democracy 101 is the monthly podcast series from Cumberland Lodge about giving a comprehensive introduction to democracy. In this episode, we speak to Alan Renwick from The Constitution Unit at UCL to explore what it means to have a democratic system, what that looks like in the UK, and how we can influence our future.…
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We are joined by CEO and Founder of Power the Fight Ben Lindsay to find out what he believes are the most important conversations we need to be having today and how young people can contribute to those conversations.We spoke to Ben at the launch of the new report, Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals. You can read and downl…
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Alex Duta, founder of a restoration company and software company Albi, shares his journey and insights in the restoration industry. He discusses his background growing up in Romania and the entrepreneurial spirit instilled in him by his parents. Alex talks about the inspiration behind his book, Restoration Millionaire, and the importance of buildin…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy,Judith Butler – author of the new book Who’s Afraid of Gender – discuss their interpretation of the anti-gender ideology movement and what makes it ‘inadvertentlyconfessional’; explain why we should think about the material and the social as intertwined also when we reflect on issues of gender; show w…
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Step into the world of mentorship, where bonds are forged, lives are changed, and futures are transformed. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of mentorship on at-promise students, delving into the transformative power of these relationships, and the unique role mentors play in the lives of their mentees. A journey of healing and growth…
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Embark on a profound historical exploration with João Chaves, Assistant Professor at Baylor University, as we uncover the lasting effects of the Doctrine of Discovery and its legacy of colonialism, faith, and power struggles in the Americas. Our conversation traverses from the Portuguese conquest and the influx of Confederate exiles post-American C…
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In the latest RevDem Rule of Law podcast Oliver Garner discusses the substantive and constitutional tensions caused by the Court of Justice of the EU’s internalmarket case-law with Dr Vilija Velyvyte. She is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Reading and was previously a Lecturer in EU Law and Constitutional Law at the University of Oxford. She…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, Philipp Lenhard – author of the new book Café Marx. Das Institut für Sozialforschung von den Anfängen bis zur Frankfurter Schule (Café Marx. The Institute for SocialResearch from the Beginnings to the Frankfurt School) – discusses the history of the Institute For Social Research and the Frankfurt Sch…
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In this episode of The Commons with Karla, I sit down for a compelling conversation with Stephanie Sherman, a remarkable woman whose journey embodies resilience, faith, and social activism. Stephanie's transition from nurturing her children to joining Awaken, a faith-driven organization dedicated to combating commercial sexual exploitation, sets th…
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In this episode of the Digital Dialogue Podcast, Amanda Stichter interviews John Kowalski and Anthony Nelson from Pivot My Biz. They discuss the importance of marketing in the restoration industry and how Pivot My Biz helps companies develop effective marketing systems. They emphasize the need for companies to differentiate themselves in a commodit…
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Embark on a profound exploration with us as S. Lily Mendoza and Jim Perkinson take us through the winding paths of decolonization and the urgent quest to reconnect with the land. They illuminate the suppressed histories and indigenous cultures that beckon us to re-evaluate the civilizational narratives we've long been fed. Witness how the act of re…
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(00:00) Advantages of Integrating Different Systems (10:16) Capitalism, Social Democracy, and Addressing Corruption (30:16) Exploring Ideologies for a Just Society (34:55) Anarchism's Role in Critiquing Systems (00:00) Advantages of Integrating Different Systems This chapter examines the potential benefits of integrating various sociopolitical and …
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How do we hold onto a vision for change while meeting resistance at all levels? In this episode, Lavinya Stennett unpacks why Black history education deserves a permanent place in classrooms and beyond year-round.Lavinya is a writer, cultural educationalist, and Founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum, who work to teach and support the teaching of …
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(00:03) The Four Winds of Computing (08:24) Exploring Overlapping Spaces in Technology (17:25) Harnessing the Four Winds of Technology (21:22) The Dance of Technology Here's a ChatGPT link of a brief exchange where AI gives its perspective on this episode. It's meant to help guide people according to an honest read on what the episode may hold of i…
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy,Joseph Stiglitz discusses key features of progressive, social democratic capitalism; explains what motivated him to want to reclaim the language of freedom from the Right; and reflects on what the toolkit of the economist can contribute to our understanding of the relationship between freedom and demo…
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Oliver Garner: You have recently published a working paper for the CEU Democracy Institute on the subversion of judicial legitimacy in Mexico by presidential rhetoric. Could you summarize this phenomenon for our listeners who may not be familiar with the political context in Mexico? Azul Aguilar: I wanted to explore how the dynamics of attacks from…
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(00:03) Balancing Humanity and Artificial Intelligence (12:07) Human and AI Collaboration in Business (18:09) Developing Ethical AI for Positive Impact (29:41) AI and Humanity Intersection (00:03) Balancing Humanity and Artificial Intelligence This chapter, I explore the role of AI in our daily lives and the importance of maintaining our humanity a…
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