Best Upmc Podcasts (2024)

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What is the "lost generation"? An in-depth discussion with UPMC's Dr. Thomas Pineo 22:22

1h ago22:22

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April marks Autism Acceptance Month, shedding light on the experiences of autistic individuals, particularly adults, with an estimated 7 million in the US who may be unaware of their diagnosis. Dr. Thomas Pineo, Medical Director at UPMC Community Osteopathic, joined The Spark to share his journey as part of the "lost generation" of autistic adults,…

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Shippensburg University preps itself for Common Ground screening 33:38

3h ago33:38

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"Common Ground," the highly anticipated sequel to the widely acclaimed documentary "Kiss the Ground," is set to make waves following its predecessor's success. "Kiss the Ground" reached an astounding audience of over 1 billion people worldwide and even spurred the United States Department of Agriculture to allocate a significant $20 billion towards…

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New children's book uses animals to teach about foster care 21:28

10h ago21:28

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There are about 15,000 children in temporary foster care in Pennsylvania. Most of them will return to their family of origin. It can be painful for kids to be separated from their parents or families and for younger children, it may be hard to understand what’s happening to them and around them. A new children’s book called The Watchful Owl tells t…

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The first Farm to Hospital initiative in Pennsylvania launches in York 22:03

1h ago22:03

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The Farm to Hospital program, conceived by Dr. KimberLee Mudge, has emerged as a beacon of holistic healthcare in York County. Addressing the root causes of illnesses through interventions such as diet and exercise, the initiative aims to combat food insecurity by supplying fresh, nutritious produce to UPMC Memorial patients, staff, visitors, and t…

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Updates in Urinary Tract Infection 39:50

3h ago39:50

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Title: Updates in Urinary Tract Infection Target Audience This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards. Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:…

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What can be done to make work zones safer? 21:33

3h ago21:33

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Three construction workers were killed while working on Interstate 83 in York County last week. The victims were sealing cracks in the highway in the early morning hours last Wednesday when a box truck collided with a construction vehicle and veered into the workers. It brought attention to just how potentially dangerous construction zones can be f…

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What impact will climate change have on the brain? 21:50

4h ago21:50

21:50

April 22nd is Earth Day – 54 years since the first Earth Day that is credited with starting the environmentally movement and led to changes to protect the environment. However, Earth Day today is different. Climate change will be the focus of most of the Earth Day activities around the world. There will be talk about the changes in temperature, wat…

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The Spark Weekly Podcast 4.21.24: Authors Deesha Dyer and William Ecenbarger 44:28

1h ago44:28

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Coming up on this week's program. A new book about how star baseball players like Babe Rith and Shoeless Jow Jackson avoided military service in World War I by playing baseball for Bethlehem Stell plants., including in Lebanon and Steelton, also on the program we talk with former Obama social secretary and Author Deesha Dyer about her new book. Sup…

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55 - United and Elevance Earnings, PE Risk Index, Healthcare LLM Rankings, Atlas Robot 1:05:32

11h ago1:05:32

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In this episode, Marcus and Vic dive into the heart of healthcare innovation, economic dynamics, and the growing intersection of artificial intelligence in medicine. The conversation spans the gamut from heart care advancements that personalize and improve patient outcomes to the broader implications of economic policies on healthcare accessibility…

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Education Law Center's Black Girls Justice Initiative Champions Equity in Education 22:46

9h ago22:46

22:46

Paige Joki, Staff Attorney at the Education Law Center in Philadelphia, is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at upholding the rights of young black girls within the education system. The initiative, aptly named the Black Girls Justice Initiative, comes in response to the pervasive inequities faced by black girls due to various forms of disc…

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'Because Girls Are Players Too': Meet the Harrisburg Havoc 21:32

3h ago21:32

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As the anticipation builds and the excitement mounts, the Harrisburg Havoc, Central Pennsylvania's sole all women-led tackle football team, is rallying the region's residents to come out and support their upcoming season. With players itching to return to the field after months of intense preparation, the team is poised to showcase their skills aga…

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Meet Deesha Dyer: The Former Obama Administration Social Secretary 22:34

5h ago22:34

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Deesha Dyer, renowned as the former Social Secretary of the Obama Administration, has made a significant mark as a speaker and creative event strategy consultant. Originally from Philadelphia, Dyer's journey into the political realm is characterized by her unconventional path. Despite starting as a hip-hop journalist, she joined the White House as …

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54 - Behind the Numbers: A Dive into Healthcare's Financial Trends w/ Emily Evans 49:22

2d ago49:22

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In this episode, Vic, Marcus, and Emily Evans (Managing Director at Hedgeye Risk Management, LLC) dive deep into healthcare policy, focusing on the seismic shifts within the Medicare Advantage landscape. They unravel the complexities surrounding UnitedHealth Group’s latest financials, dissecting the impacts of demographic shifts, policy changes, an…

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How CSAs can benefit local farmers and consumers 20:24

9h ago20:24

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Fresh produce travels an average of about 1,500 miles from farm to your dinner table. It’s one of the reasons that many consumers prefer to buy local, believing the food they’re buying and eating is truly fresh with the added benefit of supporting a local farmer or community member. Those are two of the principles behind Community Supported Agricul…

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Update: Latest on Joe Cecala and his Dream...Exchange! 29:08

6d ago29:08

29:08

In a bid to reshape the landscape of finance and address persistent racial wealth disparities, Joe Cecala and Dwain J. Kyles are on the brink of realizing a two-decade endeavor: the inauguration of the Dream Exchange, set to become the pioneering minority-operated stock exchange in the United States. The Dream Exchange, a brainchild of Cecala and K…

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Does the 4-day work week lead to more worker satisfaction and productivity? 21:57

6d ago21:57

21:57

Burnout is such a problem for workers that some employers are considering reducing the length of the workweek. Nearly one-third (30%) of large US companies are exploring new work schedule shifts such as four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks, according to a KPMG survey of CEOs released last week. The idea to attract and retain talent in a hot jo…

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How a Washington city is model for transitioning from coal plant 21:14

2d ago21:14

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Dozens of coal plants have closed in Pennsylvania over the last few decades as the Marcellus Shale boom made natural gas cheaper and some coal energy companies decided new environmental regulations are too costly. Coal plants have shutdown in other places across the country because of the amount of pollution they emit that contributes to climate ch…

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How some star baseball players avoided WWI playing with PA teams 22:25

2d ago22:25

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Patriotism and a rush to serve in the military characterized America when the U.S. entered World War I in 1917. Those who didn’t enlist in hopes of fighting in Europe or tried to avoid the military draft were called slackers. At the time, baseball was by far the American Pastime. Dozens of Major League baseball players like Ty Cobb and Christy Math…

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What are Pennsylvanians thinking about their health, abortion, firearms? 21:18

3d ago21:18

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Results of Muhlenberg College’s Institute of Public Opinion’s Spring 2024 Pennsylvania Public Health Survey were released last week. It’s a unique poll in that many of the questions don’t have to do with politics or candidates. For example, seven out of ten of those surveyed had positive responses to the quality of healthcare in the state. There wa…

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53 - Inflation Fears, Healthcare’s Discharge Gap, The Aging Baby Boomer Impact 55:38

4d ago55:38

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In this episode, Vic and Marcus explore key trends in business, healthcare, cryptocurrency, and AI. They start by analyzing economic indicators, new Alzheimer's treatment, the impact of AI on healthcare and finance, and the significant impact of an aging population as baby boomers reach retirement age on healthcare, social security, and the workfor…

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The Spark Weekly 4.14.24: The Lancaster Vice Project and Author Brad Wolff 42:54

4d ago42:54

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Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly: We hear about the hundred-year-old stories of prostitution, gambling and drinking in Lancaster in the Lancaster Vice Project. Also on the program, author Brad Wolff, talks about his newly published book- A Ministry of Risk that contains the writings of peace activist Phillip Berrigan. Support WI…

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Emily Gonzales Talks About Starting Her Own Unique Catering Business, and What They Have to Offer. 22:08

11d ago22:08

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Marquis Lupton speaks with Emily Gonzales, Owner and Operator of Gems Catering in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WITF, Inc.

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Dr. Kesha Morant Williams Discusses Her Educational Journey. 22:12

6d ago22:12

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Kesha Morant Williams is an accomplished communicator, researcher, and advocate. She is the Senior Advisor for College Diversity, Equity & Belonging and Professor of Humanities and Communication Arts at Elizabethtown College. She speaks with Marquis Lupton about her educational journey and what she has accomplished as well as what she plans to acco…

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Joe Cecela on Dream Exchange, a new stock exchange expected to launch this year" 22:28

7d ago22:28

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Marquis Lupton tells us the story of the first BIPOC owned and governed stock exchange and venture exchange. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By WITF, Inc.

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Is Pa. Congressman Thaddeus Stevens finally getting his due? 21:28

7d ago21:28

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Thaddeus Stevens was one of the most consequential members of Congress in the nation’s history. Stevens represented Lancaster County in Washington during and after the Civil War. He was instrumental in the passage of the 13th Amendment to The Constitution that abolished slavery and led the fight for the 14th Amendment that requires equal protection…

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52 - The Future of Health Benefits - Noah Lang's Quest for Equitable Healthcare 46:19

7d ago46:19

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This eye-opening episode of Health Further dives deep with Noah Lang, Stride Health's CEO, as he sheds light on revolutionizing health benefits for the gig economy. Noah discusses Stride Health's origins, challenges within the healthcare industry, and the groundbreaking strides towards portable benefits. With stats showcasing the growing independen…

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Lancaster Author Brad Wolf discusses latest project "A Ministry of Risk" 21:49

8d ago21:49

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Brad Wolf's "A Ministry of Risk" stands as the authoritative anthology of Philip Berrigan's writings, offering a profound journey through the evolution of a revolutionary spirit. Authorized by the Berrigan family, this collection is meticulously arranged chronologically, providing readers with an intimate portrayal of Berrigan's transformation amid…

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How can we keep kids safe from danger online and at home? 21:18

8d ago21:18

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There were 4,992 substantiated reports of child abuse and 60 deaths resulting from abuse in Pennsylvania during 2022. Child abuse in Pennsylvania is defined as when an individual acts or fails to prevent something that causes harm or a high likelihood of harm to a child under the age of 18. This harm can take many forms, such as bodily injury, seri…

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From Pittsburgh to Lancaster Author Jamie Beth Cohen is regarded as one of the best storytellers 22:24

9d ago22:24

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Jamie Beth Cohen, a versatile writer, storyteller, and dedicated individual, has worn many hats throughout her life. Notably, Cohen is the author of The Alice Burton Novels, comprising "WASTED PRETTY" and "LIMINAL SUMMER," both published by Black Rose Writing. Her insightful words have graced platforms such as HuffPost, The Washington Post, Salon, …

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Lancaster Vice project tells fascinating tales of city's seamier past 21:39

9d ago21:39

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The history that most of us have been taught or focus on usually centers around the people and events that shaped the nation, state or the towns and cities we live in. Often, that history is full of dates, stories and well-known names. Of course, right now, there are debates going on across this country about who and what should be included in that…

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The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Marketing Association are making connections where needed 22:03

11d ago22:03

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The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Marketing Association is making waves in the region, aiming to revolutionize the way marketing professionals connect, learn, and grow. As a non-profit organization, their dedication to education, cultivation, and empowerment of marketers is evident in every aspect of their mission. At the core of the…

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The Mansion House Concerts features guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall 12:01

11d ago12:01

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The Mansion Concerts take place on Front Street in Harrisburg at the Manor on Front. It's a listening-room-style concert series that aims to provide great sound, great performances and a great experience for its patrons. Guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall will be performing on April 27th at 7pm Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omn…

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F&M polls suggest Pa. voters want voting reforms 21:40

11d ago21:40

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The April 2024 Franklin and Marshall College poll indicates Pennsylvanians support voting reforms, including requiring county voting officials to contact voters if they find an error on a submitted ballot and requiring photo IDs when voting. An overwhelming 77% of respondents said they favored so-called ballot curing. It's an issue that has been in…

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51 - New Diagnostics, Aegis Ventures, HHS’ Resiliency Plan, Molina and Cityblock, Ozempic’s Growth, Diet as Psychiatric Treatment 1:16:26

12d ago1:16:26

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Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the complexities of the healthcare system and the stock market's vagaries. It doesn't stop there; the conversation extends into the terrain of cybersecurity in healthcare, the role of private equity in healthcare provision, and the intriguing potential of dietary approaches to mental health treatment. With a blend …

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The Spark Weekly 4.7.24: Finding Your Roots Special Guest Megan Robertson and Breastfeeding Advocate Norma Vasquez 42:54

13d ago42:54

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Coming up this week. A Cumberland County woman talks about her experience on PBS' Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., where she learned about her family history. Also on the program, Marquis Lupton's insightful conversation with breastfeeding advocate Norma Vasquez. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/ See omnystudio.…

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Lancaster Symphony Orchestra's Natural World Concert Series Debuts at Gardner Theatre 21:11

14d ago21:11

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The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, known for its commitment to delivering exceptional live music experiences and fostering music education, is gearing up for a weekend of enchantment with their natural world concert series at Lancaster Country Day School's Gardner Theatre. Kicking off Friday and running through Sunday, the series promises an immersi…

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Pennsylvania Prison Society still helping the incarcerated after 200 years 21:08

20d ago21:08

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For over two centuries, the Prison Society has been a lifeline for incarcerated individuals and their families, offering essential support services and shedding light on the often opaque world of prisons. Founded 235 years ago, the organization has remained a steadfast resource, providing invaluable assistance to those affected by incarceration. Wi…

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Cumberland County woman "finds her roots" on PBS program 21:16

15d ago21:16

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Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. is one of the popular TV shows on PBS. Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., Dr. Gates leads a celebrity through their family histories. What makes the show so fascinating are the mysteries uncovered about their families. Recently, Finding Your Roots did something it had never done before – it offered viewers of…

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Jonathan Walker-VanKuren: An Opera Star and Educator Shaping Musical Futures 25:08

16d ago25:08

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Renowned African American tenor and educator Jonathan Walker-VanKuren continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of music, both on stage and in the classroom. With a diverse repertoire spanning jazz, musical theatre, art song, and opera, Walker-VanKuren has captivated audiences with his powerful voice and versatile performances. Currently se…

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Celestial Spectacle: Total Solar Eclipse to Grace North America next week 22:34

21d ago22:34

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On April 8, 2024, Pennsylvania will be graced with a breathtaking celestial show as a total solar eclipse traverses the state and country, spanning across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This rare phenomenon occurs when the Moon positions itself directly between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun's radiant face from view. The skies wil…

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YWCA Lancaster: Continues to be a beacon of hope for Sexual Assault Victims during April, as it gears up for the Race Against Racism 21:43

22d ago21:43

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In Lancaster County, tens of thousands of residents have been coming together for over twenty-five years, joining forces with YWCA Lancaster to combat racism and empower women. The organization proudly hosts the biggest and longest consecutively Race Against Racism in the nation, inviting the community to participate in this vital movement. Recogni…

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America's Got Talent Winner Brandon Leake discusses his poetry and his upcoming appearance in Lancaster 21:13

23d ago21:13

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Renowned Spoken Word Poet, Artistic Educator, and Motivational Speaker Brandon Leake continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unique blend of artistry and charisma. With his distinctive personal narratives, Leake has graced stages across the globe, earning widespread acclaim and recognition. One of the most notable platforms for Leake's …

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Book identifies six gender biases that women still face 21:28

21d ago21:28

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The glass ceiling – a metaphor for a barrier that kept women and other marginalized people from advancing – usually in their careers. The term is and was used often when a woman had reached a position or place in society for the first time. Breaking through the glass ceiling was seen as how far we’ve come as a society. But that glass ceiling isn’t …

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The Spark Weekly 3.31.24: David Gambacorta, Barbara Laker and Bryan Wade 43:16

20d ago43:16

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Coming up on this week's episode of The Spark Weekly. Two Philadelphia Inquirer reporters that have investigated forever chemicals of PFAs that go into the making of artificial turf and firefighting equipment and that could also increase the risk of cancer. Also on the program Bryan Wade, the proprietor of Keystones Oral Histories and organization …

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50 - VC, M&A and IPO Markets, Steward Health, Anthropic, Stability AI, and the White House AI Roadmap 1:11:08

19d ago1:11:08

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Join Marcus & Vic as they discuss the treasury and the deficit, new VC deals, M&A and IPO Markets, Steward Health's provider group potentially being purchased by Optum, Amazon's investment in Anthropic, Stability AI's founder departure, and the White House AI Roadmap Please check out our Episode Resources below: ------🔎RESOURCES🔎 The $27 Trillion T…

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'Self-Identities' podcast talks to women serving life in jail for murder 21:57

21d ago21:57

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AJ Nutter and Dr. Kate Whiteley are the host and producer of the thought-provoking podcast "Self-Identities," which takes a unique approach to storytelling by engaging in conversations with convicted women murderers serving life sentences. Dr. Kathryn Whiteley, a feminist criminologist, leads the podcast as the primary host, with AJ Nutter serving …

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The Harrisburg Singers excited to celebrate 40 years 21:20

21d ago21:20

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The Harrisburg Singers, established in 1984, have risen to prominence as one of Central Pennsylvania's most distinguished choral ensembles. With a rich history spanning four decades, the group has become synonymous with excellence in vocal performance. Comprising of 40 members whose voices and talents intertwine harmoniously, the Harrisburg Singers…

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April Ashe Executive Director of Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus discusses new initiatives for caucus, and current scholarship 22:28

25d ago22:28

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The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) serves as a vital conduit for articulating the concerns and aspirations of the African American populace across Pennsylvania. It plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the community and the state legislature, championing policies geared towards fostering social equity, cultural enrichment, …

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Do the forever chemicals in artificial turf, firefighters' gear increase risk of cancer? 21:22

22d ago21:22

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Professional athletes have been playing on artificial turf since the mid-60s. Many college football stadiums were outfitted with plastic grass or Astroturf in the 1970s. More high schools are installing artificial turf today with the thinking that’s it’s easier and cheaper to maintain. Pro athletes have complained about artificial turf for decades,…

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