Come on down the rabbit hole with us as we answer real questions from visitors to President Lincoln’s Cottage that we wish we could spend a half hour answering. We always start with Lincoln and the Cottage, but we often end up in unexpected places… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Don Wildman twice a week for your hit of American history, as he explores the past to help us understand the United States of today. We’ll hear how codebreakers uncovered secret Japanese plans for the Battle of Midway, visit Chief Powhatan as he prepares for war with the British, see Walt Disney accuse his former colleagues of being communists, and uncover the dark history that lies beneath Central Park. From pre-colonial America to independence, slavery to civil rights, the gold rush t ...
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The Latin American History Podcast aims to tell the story of Spanish and Portuguese America from its very beginnings up until the present day. Latin America’s history is home to some of the most exciting and unbelievable stories of adventure and exploration, and this podcast will tell these stories in all their glory. It will examine colonial society, slavery, and what life was like for the region’s inhabitants during this period. We will look at what caused the wars of independence, how the ...
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. LSE is a specialist university with an international intake and a global reach. Its research and teaching span the full breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence. LSE has 16 Nobel prize w ...
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Up From Slavery is the 1901 autobiography of Booker T. Washington detailing his slow and steady rise from a slave child during the Civil War, to the difficulties and obstacles he overcame to get an education at the new Hampton University, to his work establishing vocational schools—most notably the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama—to help black people and other disadvantaged minorities learn useful, marketable skills and work to pull themselves, as a race, up by the bootstraps. He reflects on t ...
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Finally, a history podcast for folks on the go & in the know. Who can spare an hour these days? Give us 20 minutes, and we'll inform and entertain you! From Stratford Hall Historic Preserve in Westmoreland County, Virginia, join Director of Research Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey as he reads over the shoulder of letter-writers of yesteryear. What to expect? Once a month we feature an historical letter from a onetime resident, associate, ally, or friend of Stratford Hall. Whether the topic is wine ...
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Radicals in Conversation is a monthly podcast from Pluto Press, one of the world’s leading independent, radical publishers. Every month we sit down with leading campaigners, authors and academics to bring you in-depth conversations and radical perspectives on the issues that matter the most.
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America has always been about freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. However, most Americans are not free when it comes to the financial front. Most are under financial slavery due to losing their jobs, having stagnant wages due to outsourcing, inflation due to money printing, and debt of all kinds. Wealth and income inequality runs rampant across America while the middle class has all but disappeared! Where there is no freedom, there can never be opportunity nor happiness. Such ...
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Bringing clarity to the blurred view on personhood, ethnicity and culture through the lens of two Christian brothers from Baltimore.
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Love not hate will make the World 🌎 Great. God’s Law is to Love. Different skin, One Love and that is God who commands from above. We are GROWing over Oppression. We are Spiritual Beings and are not bound under Religion, We are bound by God to Love. Religion is about Money and Control A battle of Good vs Evil. Are you ready to GROW?Break free of the Mental chains Conqueror! We are the Keepers of the Dream as we head full steam on the Soul ...
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The podcast from the Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre is where we discuss evidence and research to support good law and policy to protect people from modern slavery. We talk to researchers about evidence they uncover in their research. We want to find out what practical impact on policies, laws and practice our research can have, and in turn what impact it can have on real people’s lives.
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Mental wellbeing is an escalating global challenge having serious impact on the quality of life, productivity in workplace etc. Our approach to wellbeing fundamentally depends on our perspective of ourselves. Are we just human beings, not much different from animals or something more? Over thousands of years the Vedic spiritual seekers dived deep within themselves to explore the inner space and they repeatedly verified that we all, without exception, are in essence really spiritual beings ha ...
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A podcast about my start up Ellani☔️ House Rules: 1) No Clapping, way too stimulating and what have we achieved? WorldPeace? Preservation of Life? Financial Freedom for all?Ending slavery Nope! So there’s real work to be done humanity. 2) THIS IS NOT A DEMOCRACY!: This straight up autonomy given to me from the Lord of the Worlds Who has complete sovereignty over everything! If you’re offended by words, I’m offended by lies, bloodshed, poop, DeMoCracy, feminism, all the isms, culture, black m ...
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Welcome to the IEA Podcast. The Institute of Economic Affairs is the UK’s original free market think tank, founded in 1955. Our mission is to improve understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. Given the current economic challenges facing Britain and the wider global environment, it is more vital than ever that we promote the intellectual case for a free economy, low taxes, freedom in ...
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Interviews with Archaeologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/archaeology
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Interviews with scholars of Iberia about their new books
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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice
LSE Department of International Development
These podcasts are recordings from the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice lecture series 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21, a visiting lecture series coordinated by Professor of Development Studies, Professor James Putzel and Dr Laura Mann. The Cutting Edge series provides students and guests with fascinating insights into the practical world of international development. Renowned guest lecturers share their expertise and invite discussion on an exciting range of issu ...
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Wake up to inspiration! Discover hundreds of Talks from Moses Znaimers 3-day annual conference. IDEACITY ON THE AIR features the biggest ideas from the worlds brightest minds. Youll be a genius by the time your eggs are poached.
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Interviews with scholars of the American South about their new books. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south
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Listen along as I interview bad*sses in the business world. My goal will be to ask about how and why they started and extract actionable items along the way. Want to level up? Join us!
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Aer'La only wants to be free...The Confederated Worlds are unparalleled as a society of free people, yet, somehow, slavery still manages to exist. Aer'La, a non-human, was bred to serve as a pleasure slave. Years ago, she escaped her masters and masqueraded as a human, joining the Confederate Navy, where she worked her way up to ship's Bos'n under the heroic Captain Jan Atal. Now, Aer'La's secret has been discovered by Atal's superiors, the media, and the world at large. Branded a sociopath, ...
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YS Up - Governance and Boards
3YS Owls Governance Consultants, Ainslie Cunningham and Deb Anderson
An easy to understand educational podcast covering hot topics in governance, risk, latest regulatory changes and issues keeping directors and executives awake at night. A practical guide to assist in navigating the complex regulatory minefield, increased public scrutiny, erosion of trust, climate change, modern slavery, non-financial risks, systemic cultural problems and other challenges facing companies in Australia in 2020 and beyond. Are you a company director, secretary, board member, C- ...
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin is one of the most controversial novels of the last century, with it’s sentimental portrayal of the anti-slavery movement in the USA. Written in 1852, the novel instantly rose to fame and split Americans up and down the country. Stowe was a passionate abolitionist and was inspired to write Uncle Tom when she spent time in Cincinnati in the early part of the 18th century. She met many slaves who had escaped from Kentucky and was touched by the friendships she built. It was w ...
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Occupy Your Mind! Think for yourself. Your voice matters.Think.Speak.Stay human.Show us your smile.
Freedom Is NOT Slavery
We discuss current events from a unique political perspective. We think independently and critically. Uncensored by corporate America, the views expressed on this show might refresh your mind so that you can occupy it once again... Support this podcast! Buy the book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diary-of-a-mad-bag-lady-meria-cairns/1137854143 https://meriacairns.substack.com https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MeriaCairns https://rocknrollgypsy.creator-spring.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/guit ...
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Prickly Pens Podcast is a platform of discussions with three friends who are also authors on the writing journey: Michelle Monkou, Julia Canchola, Gabby Samuels. During each episode, each co-host will add to the discussion around, not only the writing journey, but issues and topics of our lives. Michelle Monkou is a multi-published author, USA TODAY Best Selling author, and former president and board member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). She has published over 25 titles and currently w ...
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Red X Podcast exists to raise awareness of human trafficking in North America and empower everyday people to work with their local municipalities to create a safe place for citizens, a hostile environment for criminals, and a second chance for survivors. Host, Nicole Bernard, is the director of Second Life North Carolina. Nicole is the mother of four. She initially learned about human trafficking on the international scale but discovered that trafficking was happening in her own community ab ...
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The Football review show provides weekly updates from the Premier League, football league, National and European competitions and other european leagues. Football commentator Phil Munns and coaches Danny Norton and Dave Taylor make up an insightful and opinionated panel to add another dimension to the weekends footballing action.
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Social media marketer and coach, Phoebe Lay will be bringing you the latest insights and marketing tips to help you elevate your personal brand whilst being inspired by the strategies and stories from experts and conscious business owners from all around the world so you can thrive and shine both in business, and in life.
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The Huey Alert is a podcast covering all things faith, politics, business and economics. It gives you the tools to transform our culture and your community for the better. Our co-hosts, Craig Huey and his wife Shelly, are entrepreneurs, business owners, authors, and frequent television guests. Together they interview community members, political leaders, faith and business leaders to give you actionable insights into our world that you won’t find anywhere else. Considering partnering with us ...
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The Heart Speaks is a curation of interviews with brilliant philosophers, artists, writers and academics who have made a profound impact in the world around us. Discover great insights from the world of art, creativity, philosophy and culture with unbridled perspectives from the world’s sharpest minds.
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Welcome to "The Dinner Table" podcast. Here, we go in-depth on topics ranging from the mundane to the insane. Our focus is on telling the truth and letting the chips fall where they may. Pull-up a seat at 'The Dinner Table' and enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christlifesociety/support
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Sounds Like Hate is a podcast from the Southern Poverty Law Center that tells the stories of people and communities grappling with hate and searching for solutions. You will meet people who have been personally impacted by hate, hear their voices and be immersed in the sounds of their world. And, you will learn about the power of people to change – or to succumb to their worst instincts. Sounds Like Hate was nominated for two People’s Voice Webby awards in 2022. Season One takes a deep dive ...
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A series of unfair and wildly speculative investigations, critiques and interpretations - exposing the hidden meanings and agendas of overplayed smoooth radio pop songs. You may never hear them the same way again. Featured in "Top 10 Pop Podcasts on the Planet” at feedspot.com Regular segments: Internet Theories, Misheard Lyrics, Listener Comments, and more. Visit https://speakpipe.com/lyrics to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your smooth pop song of suckiness and you could be on a ...
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Justice. Hope. Freedom. Learn about the issues of sex trafficking & exploitation and where this issue intersects with other societal ills such as violence, abuse, poverty, gangs, vulnerable populations, etc. Here, I will highlight individuals and organizations that are working to bring justice to the enslaved. Listen to podcast interviews (approximately 10-35 minutes in length) from experts, activists, survivors, law enforcement, leaders from Oregon and around the world. Isaiah 61:3 - To bes ...
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We are a nation of immigrants! Some of us got here yesterday, some of us centuries ago, and some of us move about from state to state. Hosted by Jeremy Rishe, a New York based actor/writer, American Journey is an oral history of the people who inhabit the United States, and how they or their families came here. It is in our nature to explore and make better lives for ourselves. For many generations now the United States has been a place where people come from all over the world to do just th ...
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Welcome to It’s Just Business Show hosted by businessman, entrepreneur, investor, hotel chain owner and content creator Ryan OTTO. In this show you’ll discover how to Get Rich Quick, and stay Rich using the most up to date property Investment and CASH acceleration secrets and strategies built for the now! You’ll learn from the lessons and many failures (including facing life in Prison for a crime he didn’t commit) and starting over from £175,000 in debt, to a millionaire and hotel chain empi ...
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Welcome to DyerConversations! My father once told me, ”Be a life-long learner.” My name is Billy Dyer and I want you to take that journey with me. On my channel you will experience the journey of being a life-long learner with me by acquiring the skills to think more critically, investigate truth claims, challenge your own biases, and navigate through all the false information out there. That means we need to be able to abandon long held ideas if the evidence points to a better position. In ...
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"John Shore is American's leading non-douchey Christian." -- Dan Savage, Savage Love, and founder of the It Gets Better Project. "John Shore is awesome. The minute I started reading his stuff, I knew he was a brother from another mother." -- Rob Bell, author of Love Wins, Sex God, and Velvet Elvis. "John Shore is a gadfly, calling the Christian Church everywhere to act the way it says it believes about love and justice, which of course makes him an uncomfortable presence in those churches th ...
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Kicked out of his parental home by his scheming young stepmother, a young country boy, Arthur Mervyn arrives in Philadelphia. Here he finds the city in the throes of a deadly yellow-fever epidemic. However, he finds a small job as a clerk and is determined to make his way in the world. He soon discovers that his employer is a con man and a murderer. One night, Arthur helps him dispose of a body in the river. While they're struggling with the corpse, the employer is swept away by the current. ...
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Published in 1920, Thuvia, Maid of Mars is the fourth book in the Barsoom series and concentrates on Carthoris, the son of infamous John Carter, and Thuvia, the princess of Ptarth, as they find themselves entangled in a complex web of love and strict traditions of Barsoom. A typical Burroughs piece, the installment contains all the required elements of an effective pulp fiction, including a hero, a damsel in distress, unforeseen complications, and a generous supply of action. Welcoming a new ...
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British Empire, Colonialism & Slavery: Did Empire Enrich Britain? | IEA Podcast
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Join Matthew Lesh, Public Policy & Communications Director at the IEA, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at IEA, in a compelling dialogue as they tackle the contentious query: Did empire make Britain rich? In this week's episode of the IEA Podcast, Dr. Niemietz draws from his latest book, "Imperial Measurement: A Cost-Benefit Analysis o…
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Vibing on a level of Positivity Spiritually
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Here, there and everywhere Sowing the seeds of Love from God up above It ain’t me, it’s God It’s not about me it’s about us; We who live in this World If we want Change, we must be the Change Love is the Light that will draw them unto you Love is the way Love is the Key Love is the Greatest Powe…
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Juliet B. Wiersema, "The History of a Periphery: Spanish Colonial Cartography from Colombia's Pacific Lowlands" (U Texas Press, 2024)
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During the late Spanish colonial period, the Pacific Lowlands, also called the Greater Chocó, was famed for its rich placer deposits. Gold mined here was central to New Granada’s economy yet this Pacific frontier in today’s Colombia was considered the “periphery of the periphery.” Infamous for its fierce, unconquered Indigenous inhabitants and its …
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Tabea Alexa Linhard, "Unexpected Routes: Refugee Writers in Mexico" (Stanford UP, 2023)
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Unexpected Routes: Refugee Writers in Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2023) by Dr. Tabea Alexa Linhard chronicles the refugee journeys of six writers whose lives were upended by fascism in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and during World War II: Cuban-born Spanish writer Silvia Mistral, German-born Spanish writer Max Aub, German writer An…
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22.Wellbeing - Harnessing Willpower for Lifelong Learning
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Embark on a transformative exploration with Swami Tadananda as we uncover the profound impact of willpower in shaping our educational journey and life's purpose. This dialogue, steeped in Swami Vivekananda's wisdom, promises to reveal the subtle art of harnessing Ichcha Shakti, that indomitable will, for personal success and societal betterment. We…
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President Rutherford B. Hayes: The First Great Depression
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Emerging victorious from an electoral quagmire in 1876, Rutherford B. Hayes became the 19th President of the United States. Professor Mark Zachary Taylor joins Don to explore the first great depression and how Hayes navigated the US towards recovery from it. From strike and unrest to growth and stability, how did Hayes lay the groundwork for econom…
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Attaining Mastery Under Pressure with Tina Greenbaum
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In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Tina Greenbaum, listeners are taken on a journey through Tina's career evolution, from her teaching roots to her current roles as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She focuses on creating innovative programs like "Tennis to the Max" and "Mastery Under Pressure" to cater to diff…
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In the eyes of God, Rise to Reach your Greatness all day Everyday
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Who does she think she is? I am She and She is Me and We as All My Children of God make up the Body The old folks used to say “That baby been here before” They come back.. Spirituality; there is an old soul in me Gravitate, Meditate and Elevate to your Higher Power; that’s Greatness To God be th…
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Life happens, but don’t let life stop you; Dream on Dreamer until your Dreams come true
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom So Beautiful! I am truly honored and humbled! GROW Ambassador for God to Kenya Kennedy Lejah’s Sister, my Sister in the Lord; she named her baby Jacqueline Queen Awuor in my honor! God Bless Africa God Bless the World Thank you God for your Beautiful Plan Sow Love here We stand I Love You saith …
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Bitcoin, Libertarianism, Milei and the Future of Tax | Dominic Frisby
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In our latest In Conversation event, we had the pleasure of hosting Dominic Frisby, a multifaceted finance commentator, comedian, and author. Frisby delved into topics ranging from libertarianism and finance to the impact of Bitcoin and the future of tax, offering insightful perspectives. Joined by IEA's Executive Director, Tom Clougherty, Frisby s…
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In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Tina Greenbaum, listeners are taken on a journey through Tina's career evolution, from her teaching roots to her current roles as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She focuses on creating innovative programs like "Tennis to the Max" and "Mastery Under Pressure" to cater to diff…
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Getting over ourselves; now is the time to GROW
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GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom In this World but not Of this World Disconnected from the World, still here but connected to the Godly World I can hear the Wisdom, what I need to hear If they ain’t doing Right we don’t need to know what they’re doing; blood included Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom Disconnect f…
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After all his difficulties preparing for his expedition, Valdivia was finally ready to march down into central Chile. While what he found there wasn't as inhospitable as his countrymen back in Peru believed it to be, it wasn't easy either. The first years of his new colony were a constant struggle to survive as setbacks came from every direction. S…
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Bringing Hope to Fatherless Families: Resources and Support for Healing from Abandonment
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Craig and Shelly speak to Sean Teis about fatherlessness. They discuss the problems and look at solutions. Fatherlessness is defined as the absence of a father's mental, emotional, and spiritual support for children. Statistics are presented linking fatherlessness to issues like drug abuse, suicide, criminality, and more.…
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An iconic signature on the Declaration of Independence - that is what John Hancock is best known for. But how did he come to be the first signatory? What was his role in the American Revolution? Brooke Barbier joins Don in this episode to take us through the life and works of John Hancock, and to explain how he got the nickname, 'King Hancock'. Bro…
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21.Wellbeing - Embracing Holistic Learning
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Embark on a journey to the heart of holistic learning with Swami Tadananda, as we uncover how education shapes not just sharp intellects but also emotionally and spiritually attuned beings. Our conversation peels back the layers of traditional education systems, revealing the shortfall in nurturing emotional growth and spiritual awareness. Swami Ta…
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Amanda Wunder, "Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez: A Tailor at the Court of Philip IV" (Yale UP, 2024)
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Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez: A Tailor at the Court of Philip IV (Yale University Press, 2024) by Dr. Amanda Wunder is the first archival study of dress at the court of Philip IV, as told through the life and work of royal tailor Mateo Aguado. Tailor to the queens of Spain from 1630 to 1672, Aguado designed the striking dresses that gave…
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Adrian Chiles Opens Up About Personal Drinking Journey | Swift Half with Snowdon
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Join Adrian Chiles and Christopher Snowdon on The Swift Half with Snowdon as they delve into the complexities of alcohol consumption and societal norms. From Chiles' insights from his documentary "Drinkers Like Me" to discussions on drinking guidelines and labelling, the conversation offers thought-provoking perspectives on moderation and personal …
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The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre: Slavery After the Civil War
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During the spring of 1921, eleven bodies were found in in rural Georgia. These men were victims of horrific murders, and also of a more widespread crime - peonage. Whilst enslavement had legally ended with the surrender at Appomattox and the 13th Amendment, black people across the south were still being entrapped into debt slavery half a century la…
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Understanding Financial Markets and Real Estate with Sye White
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Sye White shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings. As he transitions from restaurant management to pursuing his dream of transforming a family homestead into a resort, Sye reflects on the deep-rooted connection to Montana, drawing inspiration from his family's homesteading legacy and Native American heritage. Sye delves into real estat…
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Debby Koren, "Responsa in a Historical Context: A View of Post-Expulsion Spanish-Portuguese Jewish Communities Through 16th- And 17th-Century Responsa" (Academic Studies Press, 2023)
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Debby Koren's book Responsa in a Historical Context: A View of Post-Expulsion Spanish-Portuguese Jewish Communities Through 16th- And 17th-Century Responsa (Academic Studies Press, 2023) contains a collection of eight annotated translations of responsa, alongside the original Hebrew texts, focusing on the post-expulsion Spanish-Portuguese communiti…
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EP. 94 - Book Reviews: 'The Stolen Wealth of Slavery' & 'African Europeans'
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This week, we talk about "The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations" by David Montero and African Europeans: An Untold Story by Olivette Otele. Stay Prickly~
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Felipe Fernández-Armesto and Manuel Lucena Giraldo, "How the Spanish Empire Was Built: A 400 Year History" (Reaktion, 2024)
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Sixteenth-century Spain was small, poor, disunited and sparsely populated. Yet the Spaniards and their allies built the largest empire the world had ever seen. How did they achieve this? In How the Spanish Empire Was Built: a 400-year History (Reaktion, 2024) Dr. Felipe Fernández-Armesto and Dr. Manuel Lucena Giraldo argue that Spain’s engineers we…
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Sye White shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings. As he transitions from restaurant management to pursuing his dream of transforming a family homestead into a resort, Sye reflects on the deep-rooted connection to Montana, drawing inspiration from his family's homesteading legacy and Native American heritage. Sye delves into real estat…
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Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, "Puerto Rico: A National History" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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Puerto Rico is a Spanish-speaking territory of the United States with a history shaped by conquest and resistance. For centuries, Puerto Ricans have crafted and negotiated complex ideas about nationhood. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides a new history of Puerto Rico that gives voice to the archipelago's people while offering a lens through which to …
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Today we start a series on the conquest of Chile. In today's episode we introduce the main protagonists, and the difficulties preparing for a venture which most Spaniards thought was madness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…
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Unlocking Singapore's Economic Miracle: Insights from Bryan Cheang
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Join Harrison Griffiths, IEA Communications Officer, and Bryan Cheang from the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society at King's College London in a deep dive into Singapore's economic transformation since 1965. Bryan provides valuable insights into the blend of pro-market policies and interventionist measures that have propelled Singapore f…
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The Ballpark | Merchants of the Right with Professor Jennifer Carlson
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In March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jennifer Carlson of Arizona State University, and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, about her new book, Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy. They also discuss the symbolism and political value guns have in American politics and society.This Extra Inning was produced by …
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President Ulysses S. Grant: The Myth of the Butcher
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How does a heroic general of the Civil War become one of the lowest rated Presidents (at least until recently)? To discuss Grant's commitment to reconstruction, civil rights, and the crushing of the Ku Klux Klan, Don is joined by Professor Anne Marshall. Anne is a historian of the Nineteenth century U.S. South and the Civil War in historical memory…
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Fighting Modern Slavery: An Abolitionist's Work to Rescue Christians Trapped in Debt Bondage
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Craig and Shelly speak with Eric Newberry, Minister with Conduit Church, a modern-day abolitionist working to free slaves in Asia. Eric saw a photo on Facebook of a Christian family that had fallen into debt slavery. He was compelled to help and used social media to raise funds to pay off their debt, freeing them.…
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Unleashing Britain's Entrepreneurs: how can Britain become more entrepreneurial?
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Join us for this week's podcast as we delve into how Britain can foster a more entrepreneurial environment. Head of Research at The Entrepreneurs Network, Eamonn Ives, and Public Policy & Communications Director Matthew Lesh discuss pressing issues surrounding taxation, innovation, and labor dynamics. From proposing reforms to simplify the tax syst…
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20. Wellbeing - Unlocking the Secrets of Advanced Meditation
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The episode offers an advanced look at meditation practices, likening them to the metamorphosis of water from ice to vapor, and invites you to experience your potential to ascend from the physical to the spiritual realm. As we traverse the landscape of human perception, Swami Tadannanda sheds light on the constraints of our physical senses and the …
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#145 Diddy, Idolatry, and Why Christians Need to Wake Up
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The news and gossip around Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs is not something that Christians ought to be excited to partake in. Rather, we should be mourning the current status of this generation. There are many celebs who are deified and propped up by professing Christians who have no idea how the dark the world really is. What happens in the dark will com…
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Strategic brilliance? Relentless determination? Unbeatable leadership and cooperation with Lincoln? How did Ulysses S. Grant distinguish himself in the Civil War? Don speaks to Cecily Zander, a historian specializing in the Civil War era and the American West. Together, they discuss Grant's rise to General, his role in the war and why he has been k…
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Understanding Taxes and Profitability with Andrea Bell
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In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Andrea Bell, listeners are taken on a journey through Andrea's early interest in business, which stemmed from a young age and led her to pursue a career in accounting due to its flexibility and alignment with her passion for helping businesses manage taxes and finances. Andrea shares valuable insig…
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The Roman Economy: Pandemic, Slavery & Trade Networks
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Explore the Roman Empire's dynamics during the Antonine Plague with Colin Elliott, Associate Professor at Indiana University and author of "Pax Romana." Elliott offers profound insights into the pandemic's impact on the economy, military, and society, challenging conventional views on Roman cities' roles. He navigates complexities, highlighting eco…
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Why do some countries, such as China and Russia, stand outside of the liberal international order and oppose values that the West takes for granted – values such as liberty and democracy? For the late Professor Christopher Coker the answer lay in the rise of a new political entity, the civilizational state. In an episode of LSE iQ which explored Ch…
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In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Andrea Bell, listeners are taken on a journey through Andrea's early interest in business, which stemmed from a young age and led her to pursue a career in accounting due to its flexibility and alignment with her passion for helping businesses manage taxes and finances. Andrea shares valuable insig…
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A Spiritual Awakening; a Daily Path to Greatness
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Africa 2024 GROW Greatness Reached over Oppression through Wisdom We become a shadow of our former selves A Renewing of our Minds This is a Spiritual Journey and you want to connect with your Higher being There is Keepers of the Dream and whoever that may be Connect, Meditate, Elevate, Gravitate Everyday all day✨💝 #SelfLove, #Spirituality, #Buddha,…
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Enough: Why It's Time to Abolish the Super-Rich
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Forbes' annual rich list reveals that 2,781 people in the world have fortunes in excess of $1 billion. 141 people joined the list in 2023, with a combined wealth of around $14 trillion - a $2 trillion collective increase on the previous year. There are now more billionaires than ever before. It is a grotesque state of affairs, when we reflect on th…
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Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in US history. His story of rags to riches, set against the backdrop of the prohibition era, is worthy of the many movies that it has inspired. Violent mobster, genius businessman or semi-professional baseball player, who was the real Al Capone? To find out, Don speaks to Claire White, Director of Ed…
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Eric Calderwood, "On Earth Or in Poems: The Many Lives of Al-Andalus" (Harvard UP, 2023)
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During the Middle Ages, the Iberian Peninsula was home not to Spain and Portugal but rather to al-Andalus. Ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties, al-Andalus came to be a shorthand for a legendary place where people from the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe; Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together in peace. That reputation is not enti…
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Almost at the same time that Miguel de Buria was founding his brief free kingdom, another man was doing the same in Panama. Bayano would prove to be even more of a problem for the Spanish than his counterpart in Venezuela. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://red…
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Swami Tadananda takes us through an advanced meditation technique which helps us connect to our higher spiritual self. Support the Show. www.vedanta.nzBy VedantaNZ
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18. Wellbeing - Embracing the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita
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Discover the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita as Swami Tadananda offers insights into finding balance amidst chaos, a quest as relevant today as it was on the ancient battlefield of Kurukshetra. Our conversation traverses the depths of 'sthita pragna,' the art of poised mindfulness, and its application beyond the realm of ascetics—speaking directly to t…
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Joseph M. Thompson, "Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism" (UNC Press, 2024)
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Country music maintains a special, decades-long relationship to American military life, but these ties didn't just happen. This readable history reveals how country music's Nashville-based business leaders on Music Row created partnerships with the Pentagon to sell their audiences on military service while selling the music to service members. Begi…
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How Countries Successfully Escape Poverty: Lessons from free-market economies
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Join Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy & Communications at IEA, as he hosts Rainer Zitelmann, Historian & Author, for an insightful exploration of poverty alleviation strategies discussed in Zitelmann's book "How Nations Escape Poverty." This week's question: how do nations escape poverty? Through critical analysis, Zitelmann underscores the …
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A Biblical Case for Work: Finding Meaning, Purpose and Influence Through Hard Work and Entrepreneurship
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Investment expert David Bahnsen was on the Huey Alert Podcast speaking with Craig about how God created humans to work based on the Genesis creation account. Work is rooted in humanity's divine mandate to care for and have dominion over the earth based on his new book “Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life”…
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EP. 93 - Talking About Dune: Part 2
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This week, we talk about Dune: Part 2. Stay Prickly~
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It comprises more than half of the world's defence spending, but what is the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation? How has the United States influenced it from its inception to today? And how, during its 75 years, has it impacted the United States in return? Don is joined by Peter Apps, journalist and Reuters global defence commentator. From the sign…
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