Best Vanderbilt University Podcasts (2024)

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Veterans for Peace: Vanderbilt University's assault on Free Speech and Freedom of the Press 1:00:00

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Vanderbilt University in Nashville is leading the way in the draconian responses against pro-Palestinian rallies and protests. Today we talk to a Vanderbilt Alumni, a Vanderbilt student who was suspended but now faces probation, and a Staff Writer for the Nashville Scene who was arrested. We find out what the students were protesting and why. We ta…

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VTPM200: Universal Orlando Resort Summer Announcements, Wild Florida & Discovery Cove Reviews 59:37

1d ago59:37

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Universal Orlando Resorts press release about the coming Universal Mega Movie Parade, Hogwarts Always projection show, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular nighttime lagoon show, Dreamswork Land opening date and the Summer Tribute Store. Then Tom reviews his visits to Wild Florida and Discovery Cove. Follo…

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Veterans for Peace with a Vet Health Care update, then updates from campus and the flotilla 1:00:00

2d ago1:00:00

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Bruce Carruthers our resident expert on VA Health Care updates us on a VA report that slams privatization, but can we get it released so that it can make a difference? Then we turn to Student protests with an update from the encampment at Vanderbilt. Then the Freedom Flotilla was blocked through the efforts of Israel and the US. Will another countr…

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Radio Physics | John Schwarz 28:00

3d ago28:00

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On this episode of Radio Physics, student intern Bryson Wells interviews John Schwarz, a Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology.

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Jihad on Campus: How to Beat it Back (Including My Lawsuit Against Columbia University) 54:25

3d ago54:25

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In this explosive episode of Beyond the Legal Limit, Jeffrey Lichtman delves into the disturbing rise of extremist activities on college campuses, focusing on a recent incident at Columbia University where Jewish students were targeted by pro-Hamas radicals. Imagine sending your child to a prestigious university, only to find they're subjected to h…

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Veterans for Peace: Criminality, Suppression, Capitalism and the right to resist 1:00:00

9d ago1:00:00

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Today Harvey and Jim catch up and follow up with the alumni and student involved in the protest on the Vanderbilt campus. Harvey targets Boeing putting profit over passenger safety. We also reflect on an interview between Aaron Mate and Norman Finkelstein from six years ago about the Palestinian right to resist, the right to defend themselves. Vete…

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Episode 159: CommonsCast Episode 159-April 17, 2024 31:12

18d ago31:12

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It’s the final episode of the CommonsCast for this academic year, featuring Jayden hosting the Q&A segment with Dean Gresalfi, Sariha delivering the details on events coming up before finals, and then Jayden sitting down with Drew Spiegel for the Human of the Commons interview. Drew is a Gillette House resident from Deerfield, Illinois majoring in …

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VTPM199: Magic Kingdom After Hours Party Review Plus Deluxe Resort Extended Evening Hours Review with AbD Dave and Much More 1:03:33

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In this episode, Tom and Dave from Adventures by D discuss Tom’s Magic Kingdom After Hours Party experience and Dave discusses his experience with Deluxe Resort Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and much more. Adventures by D website:https://adventuresbyd.com/ Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/d…

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Iran Attacks Israel; Joe Biden Deters No One As He Still Appeases Radical Islam / The Who vs. Led Zeppelin: Why The Who Always Comes in Second 1:16:42

20d ago1:16:42

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In this podcast, Jeff discusses the Iranian missile attack on Israel which could have led to thousands of deaths if not for the skill of the Israelis and the incompetence of Iran. Regardless, a new status quo must be set: any Iranian terror proxy attack on Israel needs to be met with an attack on Iranian soil. Furthermore, the celebrations by the “…

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Veterans for Peace with Larry Hebert, Active Duty Airman on Hunger Strike for Palestine, Ceasefire, US Foreign Policy and joining the Military 1:00:00

23d ago1:00:00

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Larry Hebert was able to join the show for this in-depth discussion of his hunger strike in support of Palestine and against the Biden foreign policy of Biden's unconditional support of Israel's genocide on Gaza. We missed our initially established interview time because Larry was directed to go to Walter Reed Army Hospital for blood work and a men…

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Episode 158: CommonsCast Episode 158-April 10, 2024 37:01

25d ago37:01

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On this episode Jayden sits down with Dean Melissa Gresalfi for the Q&A with the Dean segment, Sofia delivers the details on events coming up on campus this week in the Commons Calendar, and Cynthia brings in Chiya Gibson for the Human of the Commons interview. Chiya is from Middletown, Delaware and is majoring in MHS with a minor in AADS.…

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The US is criminally culpable as facilitator of Israel's genocide in Gaza and Veterans for Peace wants people to be held accountable. 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

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Veterans for Peace specifically documents the national and international laws that the US is violating in its facilitation of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Executive Director of Veterans for Peace Mike Ferner and VFP member Jack Gilroy join us to specifically go over that charges VFP alleges in a letter to Anthony Blinken and other senior members of t…

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Episode 157: CommonsCast Episode 157-April 3, 2024 43:30

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Lauren has the questions and Dean Gresalfi has the answers in this week’s Q&A segment, Chloe delivers the details on events coming up on campus in this week’s Commons Calendar, and Bri sits down with Brodie Labott for the Human of the Commons interview. Brodie is an Economics and Public Policy Studies double major from Tennessee, and lives in Stamb…

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Life When I Was a Kid / The P. Diddy Case / Vanderbilt Handles Terrorist Students, Northwestern Not So Much / Why do White Supremacists Love Hamas? / Greatest Music Album Ever 53:17

1M ago53:17

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In this April Fool’s Day podcast, Jeff reminisces about simpler times and lemonade stands, a time before the internet and cell phones — and how kids used to learn about new music. Jeff opines on the over the top searches of Sean Combs’ two homes as he reveals he’s been hired to represent P. Diddy’s son. The government rarely fights fair when they h…

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VTPM198: Summer Disney World News and Tom’s Trip to New York - Summit One Vanderbilt, Museum of Ice Cream, Statue of Liberty & More 1:03:56

1M ago1:03:56

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In this episode, Tom and Jon start off discussing Disney’s announcement of four new offerings coming to Disney World this summer. Jon also talks about Universal’s Epic Universe announcement. Then Tom discusses his October 2023 trip to New York including visiting the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Ice Cream, Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park, a …

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Veterans for Peace: Israel claims to have an historical claim to Palestine but historian Krishna Madan discusses the history of the peoples of the area and comes to a different conclusion 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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We know that Israel has made claims that it has a greater historical claim to the land than the people in the West Bank and Gaza. So what do the historical facts actually say? For that we turn to Middle East Historian, retired teacher, and activist Krishna Madan to trace the turbulent history of the people who lived on the land east of the Mediterr…

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Episode 156: CommonsCast Episode 156-March 27, 2024 38:16

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On this episode Lauren sits down with Dean Gresalfi for the Q&A with the Dean segment, Bri delivers the details on events coming up on campus this week in the Commons Calendar, and then she brings in Ishita Sujan for the Human of the Commons interview. Iishita is a Secondary Education Major on the Math track with a Minor in Computer Science. She is…

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Michael Cohen Found a Lawyer Dumber Than Him / My Week: From Chapitos in Chicago to an Easy to Anger Woman Lawyer / The Clash / Democrats Abandon Israel 1:09:34

1M ago1:09:34

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Jeff dives into the almost comedic legal saga of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, and his quest to end his federal supervised release early. Despite the steep odds, Cohen found a lawyer dumber than him and hilarity ensues. Jeff’s week also ran the gamut from representing Chapo’s son in Chicago on Monday to being on the business end of an emotio…

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Vets for Peace revisit discussions with Ellen Davidson/Apartheid, Dr. Walter Hixson/AIPAC 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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In this show we revisit our discussions with Ellen Davidson of Veterans for Peace on her discussion of Apartheid and the clear case of Israel/Gaza. Then we turn to Dr. Walter Hixson, author and historian on the dangers of the Israeli Lobby on our own democracy. Yes AIPAC and others threaten our democracy. We then finish up with a wonderful song fro…

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Veterans for Peace, why did we join Tik Tok and much more 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

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The Congress wants to ban Tik Tok so that is a good reason for Harvey and Jim to join Tik Tok to see why and we think we found out. It is all about the young people getting their news. Nothing is going to freak Congress out more than young people getting independent news. Then we talk about an article from Al Jazeera relating Rachel Corrie to Aaron…

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Episode 155: CommonsCast Episode 155-March 20, 2024 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Our CommonsCast team is back from the break with a new episode! Sofia hosts the Q&A segment with Dean Gresalfi, Sariha delivers the details about events coming up on campus in the Commons Calendar, and Bri sits down with Drew Ryan for the Human of the Commons interview.

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VTPM197: Adventures by D Returns to talk HHN Speculation Map, 2023 VTPM/VP Stats and Much More 1:40:35

2M ago1:40:35

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In this episode, Tom welcomes back Kris and Dave from Adventures By D to talk about Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, as well as thoughts of the first HHN speculation map. Then Tom finally reviews Vacationeers Podcast, Vacationeers Theme Parks & More podcast, and his park/attraction 2023 statistics. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ …

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Musical Evolution Leads to a Disgusting Story or Two / Devo & The Rolling Stones / Joe Biden is Openly Helping Hamas Just To Win the Terrorist Vote in Michigan 58:15

2M ago58:15

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Jeff explains how he discovered the band Devo — and led him to rediscover the Rolling Stones. All of this sets the stage for some disgusting stories about peanut brittle and school stairwells. In other news, Joe Biden is terrified of losing the Muslim terror vote in Michigan. So what if these voters openly support Hamas and claim the October 7 mass…

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Episode 154: CommonsCast Episode 154-March 6, 2024 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Chloe asks the Q’s and Dean Gresalfi provides the A’s in this week’s Q&A segment, Bri delivers the details on events coming up before and after spring break in the Commons Calendar, and Ian sits down with Brinnan Smith for this week’s Human of the Commons interview. Brinnan is a first-year student originally from Portland, Oregon majoring in Second…

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Veterans for Peace: Aaron Bushnell's Divine Violence, dying for our sins 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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In this heart-wrenching show, we discuss Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation or as Chris Hedges characterizes it, his divine violence. We use several clips to explain better and characterize his sacrifice, including Caitlyn Johnstone and Ann Wright. We also discuss mainstream media's predictable failure in reporting on Aaron. We hear from veterans dur…

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VTPM196: SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Festival, Universal’s Mel’s Drive Inn Opening, Dreamworks Land update, Fast & Furious Rumor and More 1:15:39

2M ago1:15:39

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Festival, Mel’s Drive Inn reopening at Universal Studios Florida, Fast and Furious closing rumor, Dreamworks Land update, Fatburger and gingerbread old fashioned at Sixty Vines. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J…

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Veterans for Peace welcome staff from the Highlander Center combating fascism one workshop at a time for over 70 years. 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Two staff members of the Highlander Center join us to talk about their work to derail fascism in the South. Emma Cager Robinson and Denzel Caldwell discuss the challenges in the South and the workshops, training classes, video screenings, and camps offered by the Highlander Center to combat the movement toward fascism in the South. This is critical…

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Episode 153: CommonsCast Episode 153-February 28, 2024 34:41

2M ago34:41

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On this edition of the official podcast of the Vanderbilt Commons Lauren asks the questions and Dean Gresalfi provides the answers in the Q&A segment, Sariha delivers the details about upcoming events on campus this week in the Commons Calendar, and Bri brings in Andre Mendoza for the Human of the Commons interview. Andre is from Chicago, Illinois …

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I Hate Trump but Trump Got Screwed / Joe Biden is Appeasing Hamas Supporters For Votes — Can This Guy Ruin America Even More? / Update on Assisting Suicide Case / Two Musical Interludes: Velvet Underground ... 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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In this podcast, Jeff admits that although he is not a Trump fan, it’s simply impossible to ignore the fact that the criminal and civil trials brought against him were done so to prevent his election. None of these cases were serious enough that they needed to be brought. But they were and it wouldn’t be so painful if his opponent was even remotely…

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Veterans for Peace Remember Black History with Activist and Organizer Amber Sherman highlighting Septima Clark the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Today we try to remember Black History and at the same time, we talk to a Black lady trying to make history. Amber Sherman, activist, and organizer, joins us to talk about local, national, international, and political issues facing us today. We also remember Septima Clark, referred to as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Septima Clark taught…

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Episode 152: CommonsCast Episode 152-February 21, 2024 29:47

2M ago29:47

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On this episode Anyssa sits down with Dean Melissa Gresalfi for the Q&A segment, Sofia delivers the details on upcoming campus events in the Commons Calendar, and Bri brings in Phie Mihm for the Human of the Commons interview. Phie’s hometown is Sidney, Maine, their major is Composition (Bachelor of Music) and they live in Stambaugh house.…

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VTPM195: Mardi Gras at BGT & Universal, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail’s Love’s Revenge, and the NFL Pro Bowl with a Little Disney News 54:04

3M ago54:04

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Tom going to the NFL Pro Bowl, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail - Love’s Revenge, Busch Gardens Tampa & Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Events as well as Disney’s opening season announcement of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.…

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Veterans for Peace on the dangers of the Nuclear Industrial Complex 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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The Summit on Nuclear Deterrence was just last week and "WE" were there to witness the insanity and the "evil." Harvey Bennett joined Greg Mello, Executive Director of the Los Alamos Study Group, and journalist Jim Carrier, who attended the three-day "summit" to hear members of the nuclear industrial complex and the Federal Government talk about nu…

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Episode 151: CommonsCast Episode 151-February 14, 2024 19:00

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On this episode Anyssa sits down with Dean Gresalfi for the Q&A segment, Chloe provides the details on events coming up on campus this week in the Commons Calendar, and Maria brings is Chelsea Liebenthal for the Human of the Commons Interview. Chelsea is from Boca Raton, Florida. She’s studying earth and environmental science and psychology and liv…

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Episode 150: CommonsCast Episode 150-February 7, 2024 27:32

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On this edition of the official podcast of the Commons Lauren sits down with Dean Melissa Gresalfi for the Q&A segment, Harika delivers the details on upcoming events in the Commons Calendar segment, and Cynthia brings in Whitney for the Human of the Commons interview. Whitney is a biomedical engineering major and originally from Philadelphia, PA.…

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Veterans for Peace: AIPAC and the Israel lobby are dangerous to our democracy 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Dr. Walter Hixson, historian, author, commentator, and Middle East Scholar, joins us to discuss the Israel lobby and it's negative/dangerous influence in the United States. Dr. Hixson discussed the Israeli lobby anchored by the American Israeli Political Action Committee, (AIPAC) and identifies its influences not only on our federal representatives…

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Judge Kaplan Hates Dumb, Unprepared Lawyers It Seems / Assisted Suicide Client Has High Stakes Bail Hearing / Dems’ Dual Election Strategies: Open Borders and Appeasing Muslim Terror Supporters 1:09:52

3M ago1:09:52

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In this new podcast, Jeff describes two court appearances from this past week, one before Trump’s judge from his defamation case and the other the detention hearing for his assisted suicide-charged client; a loss would guarantee his elderly client dying in jail before he even gets to trial. Otherwise, Jeff points out the Democrats’ dual election st…

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VTPM194: 4-Day Western Caribbean Carnival Valor Cruise & Joanna’s 2-Day American Airlines Flight Home 59:23

3M ago59:23

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In this episode, Tom and Joanna discuss their January 18 - January 22, 2024 4-day western Caribbean Carnival Valor cruise and Joanna’s nightmare return flight home. Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com/ New Vacationeers Tee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G18TV2J TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vacationeers_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Radio Physics | Alex Lupsasca, Vanderbilt University 30:30

3M ago30:30

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On this episode of Radio Physics, Alex Lupsasca speaks with summer interns, Andrew Tran and Bryson Wells. Alex Lupsasca is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Math at Vanderbilt University. He is a theorist with training in high-energy physics and general relativity.

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Veterans for Peace Helping Veterans through Pancakes and the cutting edge ETMS 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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We start the show by hearing from two activists in the cause of helping Veterans meet the challenges they face returning to civilian life. Susan Combs talks about the program, Pancakes for Roger, inspired by her father, the late General Roger Combs, and the foundation she is building to support Veterans in his name. She includes the University of M…

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Episode 149: CommonsCast Episode 149-January 31, 2024 31:34

3M ago31:34

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Lauren sits down with Dean Gresalfi in this week’s Q&A segment, Sofia dishes the details on events coming up on campus in this week’s Commons Calendar, and Sariha brings in Souadou Barry for the Human of the Commons interview. Souadou is a first-year at Vanderbilt from Bronx, New York majoring in Political science and English with a minor in AADS.…

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Another Trump Trial, Another Comically Bad Trump Lawyer, Another Trump Loss / Musical Interlude / Two New Cases: Assisted Suicide & Terrorists Made to Smell Bad 58:22

3M ago58:22

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In this new podcast, Jeff patiently breaks down the disastrous handling of Trump’s latest trial: it couldn’t be more obvious that his lawyer had never tried a federal case before. What does that tell us about Trump’s judgment when he hires the dumbest lawyer in America? A music recommendation. Just listen to it, you’ll thank Jeff later. And some br…

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Veterans for Peace with VFP Member Paul Gingras on his documentary about Tom Lewis, Draft Cards are for Burning 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Veterans for Peace Member Paul Gingras is the executive producer of a new documentary about Catonsville 9 Member Tom Lewis. Paul talks about his friendship with Tom, Tom's activism and connection with the Berrigans and of course Tom's art. All these experiences combined with Tom's early death led to Paul committing to create a documentary to ensure…

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Episode 148: CommonsCast Episode 148-January 24, 2024 23:51

3M ago23:51

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Jayden asks the questions and Dean Gresalfi provides the answers in this week’s Q&A segment, Lauren dishes the details on events coming up on campus in the Commons Calendar, and Maria sits down with Ian Hansen for the Human of the Commons interview. Ian is from Chicago and he’s studying Biological Sciences and lives in Hank House.…

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Veterans for Peace Cindy Piester/Omar Clay Part Two on Climate, Gaza and what you can do 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Part two: After hearing Dr. King talk directly to us about the issues we face today with regard to racism, militarism, and capitalism, we bring back Climate and Peace Activists Cindy Piester and Dr. Omar Clay to complete their discussion from last week. They also give us assignments on what WE can do and what lots of people are doing to address the…

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Episode 147: CommonsCast Episode 147-January 17, 2024 23:50

4M ago23:50

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The CommonsCast returns with our spring semester premiere, featuring Anyssa sitting down with Dean Melissa Gresalfi for the Q&A segment, Sariha delivering the details on events coming up on campus this week in the Commons Calendar, and Cynthia chatting with Sara Rodriguez in our Human of the Commons Interview. Sara is a first-year student from Dall…

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VTPM193: Eet and Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs reviews, Disney Mini Golf & Epcot’s Festival of the Arts Preview 52:08

4M ago52:08

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In this episode, Tom and Jon Self discuss Tom’s St. Augustine trip around Christmas, Disney Springs Restaurant reviews for the newest two restaurants, Eet and Summer House on the Lake, Disney mini golf and a preview of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts. Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorjonself Website: https://vacationeersp…

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Far Left Democrats Openly Support Iran Against America — Or Why I’ve Had Enough With Liberals / Saying That Claudine Gay Was a Victim of Racism Is Like Saying Hamas Are Freedom Fighters 52:57

4M ago52:57

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In this new episode, Jeff explains how liberals have gone from goofy tree huggers to treasonous conspirators with America’s worst enemies. Now the Houthis, who brought slavery back to Yemen — among other charming progressive ideals — are the darlings of the far left. We must stop this idiocy before we surrender the country to these lunatics. Jeff a…

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Veterans for Peace with Cindy Piester and Dr. Omar Clay on the good and bad of COP28 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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COP 28 was not all bad news. VFP's Cindy Piester is back to give us a rundown about the good, the bad, and the ugly of COP 28 and this year she brought along Dr. Omar Clay to break the science down into scary details. Yes, there were major issues but the activists and delegates managed to make enough people mad that progress was actually made, desp…

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Veterans for Peace Discuss Genocide and much more 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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Harvey and Jim discuss a variety of clips from some of their best sources Democracy Now, Breaking Points, and Counter Points. They specifically define genocide and terrorism and show that what Israel is doing is genocide while what Hamas did was terrorism in killing civilians in Israel. We also hear the pastor in Bethlehem calling our Christian Chu…

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