Best Vanessa Clarke Podcasts (2024)

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We’re in our Coconut Era (with Sam Schwartz) 48:06

2h ago48:06

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Over the weekend, President Joe Biden announced that he would be stepping down as the nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. We’ve had every reaction imaginable: excitement, appreciation for Biden's great work, fear over the racist and sexist attacks that are already coming, and everything in between. But despite our anxieties we are en…

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335 The Power of Strategic Storytelling in Leadership: Making Your Messages Memorable with Andrea Sampson | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 49:23

1h ago49:23

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli hosts Andrea Sampson, an expert in strategic storytelling and the co-founder of Talk Boutique. Andrea Sampson talks about the fascinating intersection of brain science and storytelling, emphasizing why humans are hardwired to respond to stories. As an experienced speaker's coach for TEDx Toro…

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EPISODE 15: Life and Death Matters with Kathy Murray 1:04:19

11m ago1:04:19

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Kath Murray is a Hospice Palliative Care Nurse, educator and founder of Life and Death Matters. She is passionate about developing and delivering death education and resources aimed at helping Personal Support Workers, nurses and other members of the health care team and family to provide best care for the dying person and their caregivers. In this…

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What Is Project 2025? (with Heather Cox Richardson) 53:59

31m ago53:59

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On a Monday night in the middle of summer, hundreds of thousands of people watched a virtual event where a historian spoke about a 900-page Republican playbook. It sounds like some DC-based strategist’s dream, but it was just another day at Red Wine & Blue! This past Monday July 15th, Heather Cox Richardson joined us to talk about Project 2025, and…

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Lawrence Freedman on John McDonald, poker-playing popularizer of game theory 13:53

22m ago13:53

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Lawrence Freedman profiles the Fortune journalist and best-selling author who played a key role in shaping mid-20th century perceptions of strategy and the role of the corporation. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: From left to right: Dorothy McDonald (wife of John, née Eisner), Leon Trotsky and John McDonald in Coyoacan, Mexico, in the 1930s. McDona…

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The Opposite of Violence Isn’t Silence (with Scott Anderson) 49:24

1h ago49:24

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This week we’re joined by one of our favorite guest hosts, political strategist Jess McIntosh. You know what they say… come to discuss the electoral process, stay to discuss the latest shocking thing to hit our newsfeeds. Jess, Amanda and Jasmine discuss the events of the weekend, the recent increase in political violence and violent rhetoric, and …

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The Powerful Health Benefits of Changing Your Mind with Matt Blackburn 2:26:39

7d ago2:26:39

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Send us a Text Message. Mitolife discount code for listeners: VANESSA15 Visit: https://www.mitolife.co/ In this episode, I sit down with Matt Blackburn, for a very candid conversation largely surrounding "changing your mind" and evolving in a culture that largely still safely operates in a dogmatic manner . Matt is the founder and owner of Mitolife…

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334 Mastering Leadership Excellence: Unlocking Team Synergy, Innovation, and Strategic Decision-Making, Mahan Tavakoli interviewed by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez on Developing the Leader Within Podcast 24:30

16m ago24:30

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In this special episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli, usually the host, is in the spotlight as he is interviewed by Enrique Acosta Gonzalez for the Developing the Leader Within podcast. Mahan, CEO of Strategic Leadership Ventures and a highly regarded thought leader shares profound insights on leadership, drawing from his ex…

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Politics Is Self Care (with Emily Amick) 53:21

3d ago53:21

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We’re all still recovering from last week’s debate and what it means for the election, but like we said in our last episode, the stakes have not changed. There’s Project 2025, the right-wing plan to overturn democracy in America. There’s the constant attacks on reproductive rights. There’s even Mark Robinson, the MAGA candidate for governor in Nort…

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333 Tailored Self-Leadership: Grant ‘Upbeat’ Bosnick on Customizing Your Style, Overcoming Blind Spots, and Driving Organizational Success | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 32:55

4d ago32:55

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Grant 'Upbeat' Bosnick, an expert in leadership development and the author of Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership. Grant shares his journey from Toronto, Canada, to his extensive experience in Asia, where he has spent over two decades honing his leadership skills. Drawing on his d…

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EPISODE 14: Jordan Arogeti, SupportNow – Understanding Its Process, Benefits, and the Comfort It Provides 54:22

8d ago54:22

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EPISODE 14: Jordan Arogeti, SupportNow – Understanding Its Process, Benefits, and the Comfort It Provides What do individuals and families need in times of illness, death and tragedy? How can you help? Jordan will share her experience and how their resource has influenced the development of SupportNow. Learn what individuals really want and need in…

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Catherine Ostler on Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of many talents 12:56

9d ago12:56

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Catherine Ostler profiles Maria Antonia, Electress of Saxony, an artistic polymath who helped re-shape elite culture in the Enlightenment age. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: An 18th-century portrait of Maria Antonia of Bavaria, Electress of Saxony, by Peter Jacob Horemans. Credit: Heritage Image Partnership Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo…

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332 Thursday Refresh: Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad on How to be a Relentlessly Positive Leader 47:42

9d ago47:42

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Retired US Navy Admiral Kyle Cozak shares his inspiring journey of resilience and leadership in this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast. From his upbringing in Las Vegas to his life-altering accident, Admiral Cozak's story is a testament to the power of trust, positive thinking, and determination. He emphasizes the importance of clear com…

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It’s Dictatorship or Democracy (with Daria Dawson) 1:00:39

20d ago1:00:39

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The past week has been tough. The presidential debate did not exactly go as we hoped. The Supreme Court ruled that Trump has absolute immunity for “official acts” as President. But all of that only makes the election in November more crucial. The choice is literally between a dictatorship and a democracy, and it’s essential that we encourage everyo…

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Why the Thyroid Needs Attention When Dealing with Hormone Imbalances and Other Health Concerns, with Dr. Elizabeth Bright 1:19:43

16d ago1:19:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Osteopath and Naturopath, Dr. Elizabeth Bright, to discuss the crucial importance of addressing thyroid and adrenal function when experiencing all hormonal imbalances, as well as a host of other health conditions. Dr. Bright explains the significance of a high-fat diet as well as iodine to su…

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331 [BEST OF] Greg Wooldridge on Leadership Secrets of the Blue Angels 44:52

11d ago44:52

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In this captivating episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Greg Wooldridge, the only person to have led the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's renowned flight demonstration squadron, three times. With his unparalleled experience and unique insights, Greg Wooldridge shares valuable lessons on leadership, team dynamics, and the pur…

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Arts and the UK election, ex-Uffizi head fails in Florence mayoral bid, Hank Willis Thomas at Glastonbury 57:43

16d ago57:43

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On Thursday 4 July, the UK will hold a general election, with the Labour party currently far ahead in the opinion polls. Dale Berning Sawa, a contributor to The Art Newspaper who is also commissioning editor at the online news site The Conversation, joins Ben Luke to reflect on the effects on culture of 14 years of Conservative or Conservative-led …

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Don't Underestimate Kids (with Pride and Less Prejudice) 49:05

17d ago49:05

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This is our last episode of June, so before Pride Month is over, we wanted to talk to some more Troublemakers who are doing great work supporting the LGBTQ community. Amanda got the chance to sit down with Lisa and Dani with Pride & Less Prejudice, an organization that provides inclusive books to classrooms to help students and teachers to “Read ou…

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330 Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success with Pete Steinberg | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 35:54

18d ago35:54

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In this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, host Mahan Tavakoli engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Pete Steinberg, a seasoned rugby coach, leadership consultant, and author of the book, Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success. With a rich background in coaching women's rugby at P…

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EPISODE 13: Nicola Finch, Natural Burial 58:55

24d ago58:55

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SHOW NOTES –EPISODE 13, NICOLA FINCH, NATURAL BURIAL Nicola Finch is passionate about caring for our own dead. Through her lived experiences and how her family approached death, Nicola knows the value of being with her dead, caring for them, and participating in companioning them to their final resting spot makes a difference for the grievers; for …

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Just Stop Oil’s Stonehenge protest, Tavares Strachan, Louise Bourgeois at the Galleria Borghese 52:40

23d ago52:40

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This week: Just Stop Oil’s Stonehenge protest. On Wednesday, two activists sprayed orange powder paint made from cornflour on to three of the boulders at Stonehenge, prompting outrage and some support. Before this latest action, in an article for the July/August print edition of The Art Newspaper, John Paul Stonard had argued that Just Stop Oil’s m…

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Laura Freeman on Helen Sutherland, brave cultivator of the beautiful 12:49

25d ago12:49

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Laura Freeman profiles Helen Sutherland, an isolated, austere, and fastidious heiress who dedicated herself to art. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: Woman Playing a Piano, by Winifred Nicholson. Her work was championed by Helen Sutherland. Credit: Paul Quezada-Neiman / Alamy Stock PhotoBy EI Portraits

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Iridology: A Window to Your Body's Health Status and Susceptibilities, with Jessica Haller 1:32:15

1M ago1:32:15

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Haller, Board Certified Master Iridologist, to discuss all things Iridology and how this preventative and non-invasive practice can influence one's life. She goes on to deeply educate us on how the eyes can reveal many things regarding your current health status, as well as give indic…

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Keep The Song Going (with Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead) 51:00

25d ago51:00

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This week’s episode is coming out on Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. But before we can get to our discussion about it (including how JD Vance recently introduced a “Dismantle DEI” bill to roll back Biden’s diversity programs), it seems there’s always more reproductive healthcare news to talk abou…

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329 The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors with Scott Mautz | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 35:28

25d ago35:28

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Scott Mautz, a renowned leadership expert and the author of The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors. Scott brings decades of experience from the corporate world, including a distinguished career at Procter & Gamble,…

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Art Basel: fireworks and nuance, Lynn Barber on her artist interviews, Guillaume Lethière at the Clark 1:03:02

30d ago1:03:02

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This week: it’s arguably the best loved of the major art fairs among collectors and dealers, but what have we learned about the art market at this year’s Art Basel, in its original Swiss home? The Art Newspaper’s acting art market editor, Tim Schneider, tells us about the big sales in Switzerland amid the wider market picture. The journalist Lynn B…

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What's Freer Than A Rainbow? (with Vanessa Joy) 41:46

1M ago41:46

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It’s June, which means it’s Pride Month! Whether we’re standing up for birth control, libraries, diversity and inclusion, or trans rights, it’s all the same fight against extremism. Right-wing leaders like Ron DeSantis might try banning rainbow lights on bridges this month by calling it “Freedom Summer,” but what’s more free than a beautiful rainbo…

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Subfertility in Bulls with Dr. Colin Palmer - Part 2 42:51

1M ago42:51

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Dr. Colin Palmer, one of our reproductive specialist veterinarians from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine here at the University of Saskatchewan joins the podcast again this week to discuss the important topic of subfertility in beef bulls. Today we focus on the parts of the breeding soundness exam that greatly impact fertility - scrotal c…

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328 Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success with Dave Kerpen | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 38:21

1M ago38:21

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In this engaging episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli hosts NY Times Best Selling author and serial entrepreneur Dave Kerpen. The conversation focuses on Dave Kerpen’s most recent book, Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success. In the episode, Dave Kerpen emphasize…

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Episode 12: Creative Celebrations for End of Life 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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Would you consider hiring an event planner for an end of life gathering? We all know about the traditional funeral service or celebration of life, and there is varying opinion about whether these gatherings are a necessary act of mourning and remembrance. No matter what you call it, funeral service, celebration of life, end of life gathering or a b…

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s New York, Studio Voltaire at 30, Martha Jungwirth responds to Goya 56:37

1M ago56:37

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This week: we explore the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition dedicated to what Georgia O’Keeffe called her New Yorks—paintings of skyscrapers and views from one of them across the East River, which marked a turning point in her career. Sarah Kelly Oehler, one of the curators of the show, tells us more. One of the most distinctive of all London’s…

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327 Thursday Refresh with Jonah Berger on Magic Words to Unleash the Power of Effective Leadership and Positive Influence | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader 33:24

1M ago33:24

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jonah Berger, Wharton School professor and internationally bestselling author of Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst. In the conversation, Jonah Berger talked about the role of influence in our lives and leadership. He explained why influence is a tool…

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James Barr on George McGhee, American father to Britain’s Suez Crisis 13:19

1M ago13:19

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James Barr profiles the debonair and open-faced diplomat, George McGhee, whose shuttle diplomacy helped accelerate Britain's decline as a player in the Middle East. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: President John F. Kennedy (left, in rocking chair) meets the newly-appointed US Ambassador to West Germany, George McGhee. Credit: Gibson Moss / Alamy St…

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We CAN Handle The Truth (with Stefanie Feldman and Greg Jackson) 46:21

1M ago46:21

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Whether we’re talking about the devastating consequences of abortion bans or the legitimacy of Trump’s criminal trial, there are too many people in this country who can’t seem to handle the truth. Stories like that of Ryan and Jess Hamilton, who couldn’t get medical care in Texas after a miscarriage, might be difficult to read but that doesn’t make…

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What You Must Know About Mammograms, and a Proven and Effective Alternative -with Jasmine Khorsandi and Amanda Porta 1:16:43

1M ago1:16:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with the Founder of Sonobreasts, Ultrasound Sonographer Jasmine Khorsandi, as well as Breast Implant Illness Advocate, Amanda Porta. With approximately 3500 women dying per month in the U.S. alone (according to updated 2024 statistics), there are understandably rising concerns regarding standard d…

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326 From Bad to Worse: How to Break Free from the Grip of Toxic Leadership and Cultivate a Thriving Organization with Barbara Kellerman, Founding Executive Director of the Kennedy School's Center for Public ... 46:33

1M ago46:33

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Barbara Kellerman, a renowned expert in leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Professor, and a prolific author. Kellerman's latest book, Leadership from Bad to Worse: What Happens When Bad Festers, serves as the focal point of this di…

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Art’s AI reckoning, the rise of comic art, and Degas’ Miss La La 55:13

2M ago55:13

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The publication in April of Stanford University’s Artificial Intelligence Index Annual Report has provided the art world with much food for thought. We look at the implications for artists and institutions with Louis Jebb, the managing editor of The Art Newspaper and our technology specialist. As the Centre Pompidou in Paris is taken over on all it…

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Taking the Ick out of Politics (with Sarah McCammon) 47:38

2M ago47:38

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When we hear news like Nikki Haley changing her tune and endorsing Trump, there’s no denying that politics can feel icky. But we have the power to make our voices heard - not just at the ballot box, but by reaching out to our representatives between elections too. This week, Amanda and Rachel sat down with NPR reporter Sarah McCammon to learn more …

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Subfertility in Bulls (Part 1) with Dr. Colin Palmer 35:47

2M ago35:47

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Dr. Colin Palmer, one of our reproductive specialist veterinarians from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine here at the University of Saskatchewan joins the podcast to discuss the important topic of subfertility in beef bulls. Why do we need to perform bull breeding soundness exams? What are the implications of various factors such as lamene…

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325 Unlocking the Power of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Delivery are Transforming Business, Society and Daily Life with Robert Wolcott | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader ... 50:42

2M ago50:42

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In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Robert Wolcott, a renowned expert on innovation and the co-author of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. In the conversation, Rob Wolcott shares his groundbreaking insights on how digital technologies are r…

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Episode 11: Stefanie Elkins, Death Over Drafts 55:56

2M ago55:56

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As a Family Caregiver Consultant, End-of-Life Doula, and founder of Be Present Care, Stefanie Elkins has over 20 years of experience supporting and helping people navigate challenging life transitions such as caregiving, end-of-life, and grief. Her expertise includes being an educator and facilitator on advance care, caregiving and end-of-life conv…

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The Mona Lisa's endless, and problematic, allure; Judy Chicago; Christian Schad and the New Objectivity 56:31

2M ago56:31

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As the Louvre’s director admits that the Paris museum wants to move its most famous painting away from the crowded gallery in which it is currently displayed, we ask the Leonardo specialist Martin Kemp: does the museum have a Mona Lisa problem? We also talk about the painting’s continuing allure and the ongoing efforts to explain its mysteries. In …

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Dominic Sandbrook on Jesse Ventura, the wrestling governor who blazed a trail for Trump 14:47

2M ago14:47

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Dominic Sandbrook profiles Jesse Ventura, the former Navy SEAL and WWE champion who won Minnesota’s governorship in 1999 on an anti-elite ticket. His transition from showbiz to politics was a precursor of the age of Trump – but ’the Body’ was no ordinary populist. Read by Sebastian Brown. Image: Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura yells to the crowd a…

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You Messed with the Wrong Mom (with Ronna Dewey, Diane Taylor, and Mandy Mynhier) 49:15

2M ago49:15

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Mother’s Day may have been last week, but we’re celebrating moms all throughout May in what we call our “month of moms.” And unlike NFL kicker Harrison Butker said at his recent commencement speech, we know women deserve options: to work, to not work, to have kids, to not have kids, and most of all to make those choices for ourselves. No politician…

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