Best South Downs National Park Podcasts (2024)

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From Classroom To Café: How Amita Dinmore Built a Community Hub From Scratch 25:36

20h ago25:36

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“I looked around and found that in the increasing busyness of life, people were, while being in almost constant communication, losing connection with others.” – Amita Dinmore Do you have a powerful vision brewing? A dream that’s been percolating away for ages? When Amita Dinmore was inspired to trade in her teaching career for a bigger purpose – op…

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10 years before Garrity, Bostonians attempted to desegregate schools in city's 'true civil rights movement' 34:20

26m ago34:20

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In 1964, Wendell Arthur Garrity was United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts – not yet a judge on the District Court of Massachusetts. Ruth Batson was a frustrated parent and civil rights activist – not yet director of Boston’s Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, or Metco, the voluntary desegregation program. Louise Da…

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50 years after busing, two sisters confront their trauma in new GBH documentary 23:40

26m ago23:40

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In September, 1974 – two days after her 14th birthday – Leola Hampton boarded a school bus that would launch her into the heart of one of the most divisive and defining moments in Boston history: court-ordered school desegregation. She and her older sister, Linda Stark, were bused from their home in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Roxbury i…

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Growing a YouTube Channel as a Creative Maker 29:12

1d ago29:12

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Whether you're a knitting ninja or a paintbrush prodigy, YouTube is THE place to share your creativity! But how do you turn your creative skills into a thriving channel? 🧶✨ Meet Anya Johnson, a crochet queen building a YouTube channel to supplement her income while she makes time to look after her grandchild. From her colourful ‘Granie’ Squares to …

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Arrowfest kicks off grand opening of new Arrow Street Arts center in former Oberon space 24:21

4d ago24:21

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For 10 years, Oberon – the American Repertory Theater’s second performance space in Cambridge – was known to locals and visitors alike for “The Donkey Show,” a disco rendition of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The show closed in 2019, and in 2021, Oberon shuttered, too. Now, a new venue called Arrow Street Arts is taking over the existi…

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23 years after 9/11, what is the state of our national security? 33:38

4d ago33:38

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024, marks the 23rd anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in history – 9/11. In the wake of the four coordinated attacks carried out by the Islamist extremist group, al-Qaeda, America went after the attackers and moved to reshape its strategy for national security. More than two decades after 9/11, do Americans fee…

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Feeling Lost In Your Career? How To Return To Work And Make a Comeback In The Job Market 37:56

9d ago37:56

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What do you do if you’ve been out of work for a while, especially if your confidence is in freefall because you feel too old for the job market? Sarah Glassey says she felt like she wasn’t just in a pickle after being out of work for nine months, but “stuck in a whole vat of pickles in a factory”. And with the stress and some major ANTs (automatic …

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ENCORE: From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed 34:34

14d ago34:34

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Oceans, rivers and lakes are chock-full of thousands of underwater plants and algae collectively described as seaweed. Demand for seaweed — kelp, specifically — has exploded as scientists have confirmed its dietary benefits and its potential as a tool in the fight against climate change. From food to biofuel and everything in between, some experts …

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ENCORE: Harvard cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro breaks down gene expression 23:24

10d ago23:24

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Cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro is one of 2023’s MacArthur Foundation fellows. Buenrostro, who is also a Harvard University associate professor, studies the mechanisms that “turn on” genes, and is the pioneer of a popular method to assess chromatin accessibility across the genome. We spoke with Professor Buenrostro for Under the R…

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Find Your Unicorn Space. How to Reclaim Guilt-Free Time 39:56

16d ago39:56

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What have you done recently outside your role as a partner, parent or professional? A guilt-free activity that is purely about having fun and leaves you saying, “I can’t believe I just did that”? If you’re like most women, chances are you are prioritising everyone but yourself. But author Eve Rodsky believes that carving out time to explore the gif…

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Black Excellence is on Display in Screen Adaptation of the Best-Selling Novel, “The Emperor of Ocean Park” 29:20

18d ago29:20

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More than 20 years ago, Stephen L. Carter’s debut novel, “The Emperor of Ocean Park” spent 11 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, raking up accolades and award nominations. Interest in the novel has continued, and now, “The Emperor of Ocean Park” has been adapted into a streaming series starring Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker. We spe…

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New Book Uncovers the History of Black Homeownership on Martha’s Vineyard 28:39

18d ago28:39

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They came as housekeepers, whalers and indentured servants in the 19th century: Black families who settled permanently on Martha’s Vineyard. Their hidden history is uncovered in a new book, “Black Homeownership on Martha’s Vineyard: A History,” by authors Thomas Dresser and Richard Taylor. We speak with Dresser and Taylor about tracing the existenc…

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Not Just Kamala Harris: How Indian and South Asian American Women Are Shaping Local, State and National Politics 31:05

28d ago31:05

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Two high-profile Indian American women – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, are shining a spotlight on South Asian women in politics. They’re just two of the 4.4 million Indian Americans in this country – the largest Asian demographic identifying solely from one c…

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The Enduring Legacy of Miles Davis’ Iconic Album, “Kind of Blue” 57:45

24d ago57:45

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Seven musicians, two recordings, five songs: musical magic. This week marks the 65th anniversary of “Kind of Blue,” the iconic album recorded and performed by a young group of talented rising stars – John Coltrane, Julian “Cannonball” Adderly, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb and Wynton Kelly – before they were jazz legends, all under the lead…

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Local Musicians and DJs Shine on City of Boston’s “Dear Summer: Volume 2” Mixtape 26:55

25d ago26:55

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Boston released “Dear Summer: Volume 1” last year – its first official summer mixtape and the country's only city-sponsored one. From hip-hop to rock to jazz, the new platform showcased the talents of local musicians and Boston’s rich musical heritage and legacy. Now “Dear Summer: Volume 2” is live featuring a new set of artists: six DJs and 17 art…

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E248｜How do you build a business when you don’t want to be visible online? 37:51

1M ago37:51

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⭐ Trigger warning: this episode touches on domestic abuse. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, head to TechPixies.com for details of organisations that can offer support. How do you build a business when you can’t put your face or name online? That was the reality for Mimi Glenn, who, having escaped domestic abuse, was found every time…

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E247｜The story of the other woman behind TechPixies 47:30

2M ago47:30

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Redundancy, death of a parent, separation and divorce. 🫨 If you were faced with all three in the space of a year, would you dive back under the duvet and retreat from the world, or would you hit the reset button? For Kathryn Conway, life’s lemons offered a chance to reassess the path she was walking through life, and it led her to the door of TechP…

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E246｜A coach in your pocket. Tackling mental health and wellbeing in the workplace with Kathryn Cettina 21:59

2M ago21:59

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“We don’t wait until all our teeth have fallen out to go to the dentist. So why do we wait until we’re in crisis to deal with our mental health?” 🤷 This is just one of the brilliant nuggets dropped by Kathryn Cettina, who jumped onto the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast to chat about MYNDUP, a platform that aims to ensure mental health care and wellbeing…

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UPDATED VERSION!!!! Last Minute Updates so you can have the best vacation possible to Yellowstone & Grand Teton! 1:07:08

2M ago1:07:08

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Due to some last minute changes, I updated what was my last podcast for the 2024 season in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We cover the recent opening of Firehole Lake Drive where you can see one of the best geysers in the world and lots of other fun stuff on a road that has remained closed for the last 2 seasons but just remarkabl…

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E245｜Making micro changes to achieve your dream with Clare Learoyd 31:07

2M ago31:07

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You need to pull on a pair of brave pants if you’re serious about making some major shifts in your life. But once you’ve got some tools in your locker, those shifts needn’t be as scary as you first imagine. Just ask Clare Learoyd. 💪 Forced to pivot from a plan for face-to-face to online Pilates classes as the Pandemic took hold, Clare Learoyd has g…

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E244｜Achieving time freedom to follow your passion with Helen Baker 30:17

3M ago30:17

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We all want to spend time doing the things we love most. But commitments – job, family, home – often keep us rooted in the same daily grind. For Helen Baker, who’s chosen to go after her ultimate dream of having the time freedom to sail around the world with her partner aboard a yacht, this podcast episode reveals the steps Helen’s taken to make th…

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E243｜Moving, marriage, motivation and a car park full of Post-it Notes with Helz Jones 32:41

3M ago32:41

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A car park full of sticky notes? Say what? 🤔 You’ll have to tune in to find out exactly what our guest Helz Jones means by this, but let’s just say that it’s a genius trick for capturing dreams and goals. Because if you’re anything like Helz, once you get cracking on a vision for your life, you’ll find that ideas designed to help make your dream a …

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E242｜Want to boost your confidence and career? Open doors on our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp 26:48

3M ago26:48

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‘What do I do next?’ 🤷🏽‍♀️ If you’ve ever been made redundant or taken a career break, you’ll know how never-wracking it can feel to yourself back out there. Because if you’re anything like Gillian Brayshaw, you’ll have sat on your sofa, your confidence shot to pieces, with all the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) running riot in your mind. 🐜 But…

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E241｜How to create kinder workplaces and grow your business. Becs Crosby's story 31:25

3M ago31:25

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What if the world was full of kinder workplaces? 🤗 Companies that didn’t just pop #BeKind posts on social media but actually followed a framework that created work cultures based on community, connection and inclusivity? Becs Crosby is on a mission to help companies do just that and is carving out a successful business for herself in the process. A…

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E240｜How to become who you've always wanted to be in business. Carolyn Boddington’s story 29:21

4M ago29:21

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How do you go from having a paralysing fear of being on camera and hating the thought of being on social media to managing successful social media campaigns, hosting webinars and implementing marketing strategies for clients? All within 15 months. 😲 Thanks to our trio of transformational training programmes and teaming up with other talented TechPi…

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What to Expect When You Arrive for Your YELLOWSTONE Vacation in 2024! 1:04:31

4M ago1:04:31

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In this podcast, I have been through all of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and surveyed everything from Road Construction delays to road closures as well as trail closures so you will know what to expect when you arrive. We also go over some swimming area closures and how you can use the guidebook to go Hot Potting and Swimming througho…

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E239｜Build a part-time, flexible business that lights you up just like Lois Cox 28:24

4M ago28:24

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Freedom. Whether it’s time or financial freedom, we’d all love to live our lives with more free time and money in the bank. 👌🏼 But too many of us are stuck with our noses to the grindstone, thinking a never-ending cycle of eat, sleep, work a gazillion hours, repeat, is the only way to achieve this. 🤯 So we called up Lois Cox, a TechPixie who has cr…

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E238｜Feeling anxious about your finances? How to change your relationship with money for good with Joy Foster 34:50

4M ago34:50

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If your relationship with money feels a bit like the Nemesis Reborn ride at Alton Towers, we’ve got something to help you hit the brakes on your financial roller coaster. 🎢 Our chief TechPixie Joy Foster is here with a fly solo episode that offers a few top money tips and tricks usually reserved for participants in our Money Mindset Masterclass. 🧠 …

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New play 'Toni Stone' tells the story of one of America's forgotten baseball stars 24:22

4M ago24:22

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In the days when professional baseball was segregated into white and Black teams, a Black woman named Toni Stone made history. Stone was a sports phenom, and she rose through the ranks to become the first woman to play regularly in the Negro leagues, a series of men's professional baseball leagues. The teams attracted talented players including Sat…

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Worcester found a solution to the lifeguard shortage 33:38

4M ago33:38

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This week on Under the Radar's Local News Roundtable — City Hall shifts, ballot questions, lifeguard news and more. Boston’s Environmental Chief is moving on. Rev. Mariama White-Hammond used her three-year cabinet tenure to amplify equity in the city’s environmental policies from expanding the city’s green jobs to reducing heat islands in neighborh…

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E237｜How to build a brand you love and grow your brilliant business with Julia Heffer 28:52

4M ago28:52

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Say the word ‘brand’, and what pops into your head? Amazon? Apple? Coca-Cola? How about you and your business? 😱 For TechPixie Julia Heffer, thinking about you and your business as a brand from the outset is the key to success. In fact, building an authentic brand is a business fundamental and goes way beyond a logo and a great-looking social media…

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'I'm the mother, that's why': Reflecting on the quirkiness and wisdom of motherhood 21:32

4M ago21:32

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Mother expressions run the gamut of familiar advice. ”If everybody jumps off the bridge, will you do it, too?” “I’m the mother; that’s why.” “We have food at home.” These and other motherly quips have lasting resonance — not always positive. “If you came to my mom and told her you were bored, you got assigned a cleaning task. Can't be bored washing…

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70 years after Brown v. Board of Education, work remains to integrate schools 36:28

4M ago36:28

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On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court overturned legal segregation in America’s public schools in the landmark ruling, Brown v. Board of Education. The decision dissolved the “separate but equal” doctrine, effectively ending legal segregation in American education. The ruling 70 years ago was a defining moment for the country’s racial progress — it al…

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E236｜Making a dream a reality. How to become an interior designer with Carolyn Hayter 29:13

5M ago29:13

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‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ 🌈 It’s the question every kid gets asked at some point, an invitation to dream about the life you could live – and sometimes, it’s the start of something special. At 10, Carolyn Hayter was told fashion design could be a route for her creative talents. However, after marrying young and starting a family, bu…

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'One Last Word' finds the comedy in what happens when you tell someone how you really feel 24:07

4M ago24:07

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Author Suzanne Park's new rom-com, “One Last Word,” is a novel centered around a Korean tech entrepreneur — and what happens when her new app accidentally sends intimate messages to all the important people in her life. “Her goal is just to get from point A to point B. I've been conditioned to work hard and get good grades and work hard at work, an…

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A new group wants Mass. to be 'the first state to end hunger, permanently' 33:52

5M ago33:52

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Organizations across the Bay State are joining together to take on a bold mission — eliminating hunger in Massachusetts. More than one million people in the state try to make ends meet with federal funds for food; many of those include families with children. The new Make Hunger History Coalition includes leaders of food banks, legislators and othe…

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E235｜Going after a dream you’ve buried for 25 years with Denise Fishburn 31:55

5M ago31:55

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There’s a crisis in Fairyland 😰 But never fear because The Wobblies are here to save the day. 😃 These tooth fairies in training are the brainchild of Denise Fishburn and are the realisation of a dream that began 25 years ago. So we’ve invited Denise onto the podcast to reveal how these super fun characters came to be and how they’re now the foundat…

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A drop of ghost pepper with your clam chowder? A new Cambridge hot sauce festival will bring the heat 25:22

5M ago25:22

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America loves hot sauce. A 2021 Instacart survey found 74% of consumers eat hot sauce with their food, and when there was a shortage of the popular Huy Fong Foods' sriracha hot sauce last year, one bottle would go for as much as $52 on Amazon. Right now, they go for $9. But given Greater Boston’s reputation for cuisine that is the opposite of spicy…

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Over 1 million Americans start menopause every year. Why don’t we talk about it? 32:37

5M ago32:37

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Each year more than one million American women begin menopause — an experience many don’t understand and few talk about. Often referred to as “the change,” the most common symptoms include — hot flashes, brain fog and fatigue. “I had insomnia for years,” Dr. Tina Opie, a management professor at Babson College, told Under the Radar. “I was sweating …

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E234｜How to find your spark and seize the day with Kay Holdsworth 25:46

5M ago25:46

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Stucksville. It’s a place no one wants to be. But unless you’re super lucky, you’ve probably had a moment in life when you weren’t sure what you should be doing next. 😕 For Kay Holdsworth, this moment arrived after the emotional rollercoaster of a spell in hospital with her son. And when anxiety took hold, Kay not only felt lost but like she was su…

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From ancient art to K-Pop, 'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' celebrates South Korea's global influence 23:48

5M ago23:48

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From Oscar-winning movies like “Parasite” and the Oscar-nominated “Past Lives,” to the innovative modern fashion and the thumping beats of K-pop groups like BLACKPINK and BTS, South Korean culture has risen to global prominence. It’s known as the Korean Wave, or Hallyu. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is highlighting Korean culture with “Hallyu! The…

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Maine legislature rallies for gender-affirming care with a new bill 34:10

5M ago34:10

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This year 21 anti-transgender laws have passed nationwide with hundreds more under consideration. But Maine’s legislature has gone against the trend, instead approving a new “shield law” protecting health care workers who provide gender-affirming care. It is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. It is incredibly important “to protect s…

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E233｜How to pivot your career with Paula Campion Skerry 33:57

5M ago33:57

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To paraphrase Reese Witherspoon, who started her hugely successful production company in her 40s, you should bet on yourself because you are your own best lottery ticket. 🎫 This is especially true in a job market as volatile as the British weather right now. So when TechPixie Paula Campion Skerry came to us and said she was super keen to show her f…

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Bay Staters' attitudes on abortion reflect nationwide consensus 31:17

5M ago31:17

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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights were pushed into a blazing spotlight. The intense fallout from the 2022 decision resulted in new state-sponsored legal limits to abortion access as well as the successful blocking of would-be abortion bans in states like Kansas. Despite the highly charged ongoing national debate about a…

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Rhode Island taxpayers gawk at the $132 million price tag of a new stadium 26:43

5M ago26:43

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Rhode Island taxpayers are feeling sticker shock as they may shell out over $130 million in debt payments for a soccer stadium in Pawtucket. One reporter noted it was similar to the amount the government of Pakistan is charged to borrow money. Plus, the bids are in for major offshore wind projects that could bring energy and jobs to Connecticut, Rh…

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E232｜How do you create recurring revenue as a social media manager? This worked for Lucy Johnstone 38:19

6M ago38:19

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Want to know what it takes to be a successful social media manager? 💡 When Lucy Johnstone started our Social Media Management Certification programme, she wrote down a number she wanted to earn each month. So we were super chuffed when Lucy started smashing that number out of the park having become an Insta Ninja. Her expert Instagram skills have s…

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'Relinquished' aims to challenge our understanding of adoption in America 25:48

5M ago25:48

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"Relinquished" is an industry term used to describe the process where parents give up their children for adoption. The term is also the title of author Gretchen Sisson's new book, “Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and The Privilege of American Motherhood” which profiles the stories of birth mothers and breaks down the myths and misunderstandi…

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From Billie Eilish to Stevie Wonder, musicians demand creative protections against AI 32:11

5M ago32:11

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Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers have joined more than 200 U.S. musicians in an open letter demanding protections against artificial intelligence. The group argues the new tech could undermine or replace human artists. Plus, Beyonce’s record-breaking album, “Cowboy Carter” is pushing boundaries in country music highlighting the g…

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Planning updates for the 2024 summer vacation season in Yellowstone Park! 50:36

6M ago50:36

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In this podcasts, we cover the elimination of what was a REALLY unpopular BMA (Bear Management Area) and the opening of a new one in Hayden Valley and how this should make those early park visitors trip better to Yellowstone. We then go over the dates you can start flying into the seasonal airport of West Yellowstone and on what airlines and how to…

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E231｜Empowering women and girls Beyond the School Run with Louise Webster 39:32

6M ago39:32

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If you’ve become a parent, you’ll know how tough it can be to juggle a career with the demands of a family. 🤹🏽‍♀️ That’s why we need more women like Louise Webster in the world, who is on a mission to empower women by helping mums find balance and purpose in their lives beyond the school run. It’s a mission that’s taken her to Downing Street and se…

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