Best Workforce Waves Podcasts (2024)

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Reasonable contact of staff under the new Right to Disconnect 24:05

2h ago24:05

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Until such time as the Fair Work Commission sets precedents from test cases, employers may need to err on the side of caution when it comes to the implementation of the new Right to Disconnect. This does not, however, mean leaders in law should be trepidatious – instead, the new laws are an opportunity for optimal leadership. In this episode of The…

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Revolutionary Indian independence movement has roots in Astoria 5:10

8m ago5:10

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QA with historian Johanna Ogden, who wrote a book about the Ghadar Party's roots in Astoria.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 9 ) The United States of America vs Richard Nixon Oral Arguments part D 41:54

6h ago41:54

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the fourth edition of our podcast presentation of the entire arguments in front of the Supreme Court in the case of the United States vs Richard Nixon. This episode will conclude the arguments by both sides to the Supreme Court in the historic case of Watergate.By Randal Wallace

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Episode 73: Navigating Gen Z in the Workforce with Danielle Farage 53:13

2h ago53:13

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Like it or not, Gen Z is taking over: From politics to the workforce, how do we bridge the gap between decades of experience and fresh new energy? What happens when seasoned professionals in their 70s find themselves working alongside ambitious 20-year-olds who are reshaping the work landscape? With Gen Z bringing their tech-savvy skills and fresh …

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Identifying road kill could help save wildlife 5:02

17m ago5:02

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Identifying road kill could help save wildlifeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Building the Solar Workforce: Union Labor's Role in the Energy Transition | EP221 36:10

2h ago36:10

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Dane Simpson, Director of LECET (Laborers' and Employers' Cooperation and Education Trust), to explore the vital role of labor unions in constructing the gigawatts of solar needed for the energy transition. Dane elucidates how organizations like LECET and LIUNA (Laborers' Int…

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 8 ) The United States of America vs Richard Nixon Oral Arguments part C 46:19

5h ago46:19

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the third edition of our podcast presentation of the entire arguments in front of the Supreme Court in the case of the United States vs Richard Nixon. This episode will conclude President Nixon's attorney James St. Clair's presentation and include the Special Prosecutor's Office Counsel Phil Lacavara's presentatio…

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Morrow County will hold a vote to recall its commissioners for the second time in three years 4:29

24m ago4:29

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Voters in rural Oregon are increasingly turning to recall elections to settle political controversies. Morrow County will vote on the recall effort Monday.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Ultimate Family Adventure | Combining Unschooling and Travel 26:57

4h ago26:57

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🌍 Exploring the world through unschooling: The benefits of travel for home education and family bonding. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschool Rescue is to help parents: 💪 Homeschool with Confidence: Through o…

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 7 ) The United States of America vs Richard Nixon Oral Arguments part B 51:51

3h ago51:51

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the second edition of our podcast presentation of the entire arguments in front of the Supreme Court in the case of the United States vs Richard Nixon. This episode will conclude Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski's presentation and begin most of President Nixon's attorney James St. Clair's presentation.…

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE 1974 The Fall ( Part 6 ) The United States of America vs Richard Nixon Oral Arguments part A 49:39

9h ago49:39

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first of four episodes that will make up our podcast rebroadcast of the entire oral arguments of the case of The United States of America vs Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America. When people usually see the Youtube video of these arguments the first thing they notice is that they are three …

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The life and legacy of chef Naomi Pomeroy 7:48

11m ago7:48

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James Beard award winning chef and icon of Portland's culinary landscape, Naomi Pomeroy, has died. Journalist and Food Critic Karen Brooks joined OPB to look back at Pomeroy's life and legacy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big top 5:12

17m ago5:12

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Grim Theatre brings the circus out of the big topBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Solar Sheep: The Future of Sustainable Vegetation Control in Renewable Energy | EP220 16:49

6d ago16:49

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague interviews JR Howard, owner of Texas Solar Sheep, about the growing industry of solar grazing. JR shares his journey into solar grazing, which began three years ago when a friend recommended exploring this unique intersection of agriculture and renewable energy. From a small pilot project, …

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Housekeeping segment about the upcoming shows for the next two weeks 5:02

7h ago5:02

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Send us a Text Message. This is a brief introduction to our format for the next two weeks of podcast episodes. We had a storytelling issue because the events covered were things that occurred simultaneously on opposite sides of the world. We broke them apart in order to not leave you confused as these events unfolded. We also decided to change the …

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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rolling 4:34

17m ago4:34

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Team Oregon Moto Training gets motorcyclists rollingBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 The Fall ( Part 5) The Battle Lines are Drawn 1:09:21

3h ago1:09:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we examine the events that led to the Supreme Court Case of The United States of America vs Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America. We examine the wrangling over just how many tapes the Special Prosecutor would ask for and his attempt to blackmail the President into backing off of his claim …

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Episode 72: The Reality of Office Culture: People are Speaking Out with Hebba Youssef 46:33

6h ago46:33

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic unveil more than just a health crisis? Like it or not, the pandemic exposed a myriad of challenges within our work environments that were often overshadowed by the comfort of in-person interactions. Suddenly thrust into remote work, we discovered gaps in communication, decision-making processes, and even our ability to con…

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The impact of inflated wellbeing policies 19:23

1d ago19:23

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According to Roxanne Calder, the age of COVID-19 blurred the lines between workplace wellness and individual wellbeing, with new expectations for workplace policies creating undue burdens for businesses and their leaders. In this episode of The HR Leader podcast, host Jack Campbell speaks with EST10 founder Roxanne Calder about revamped policies po…

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Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died 5:02

12m ago5:02

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Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday. He was 81.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Navigating the Clean Energy Transition: Insights from Clean Capital's Thomas Byrne | EP219 37:14

1h ago37:14

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Thomas Byrne, CEO and co-founder of Clean Capital, to discuss the evolving landscape of clean energy investment and development. Byrne shares insights from his journey in the industry, from his beginnings as a project finance lawyer to founding Clean Capital in 2016. The conv…

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The Willamette River has a trash problem. Homeless camp removals could be making it worse 5:22

15m ago5:22

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Environmental groups say riverside homeless encampments are polluting waterways. People experiencing homelessness say urban camp removals are pushing them there.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know 5:02

17m ago5:02

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Finding a solution to the state’s road funding problems is one of the highest-profile — and politically tricky — problems lawmakers will consider next year.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worse 5:26

21m ago5:26

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The Willamette River has a trash problem and homeless camp removals could be making it worseBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Best of Both Worlds | Structured Freedom in Unschooling 37:03

2h ago37:03

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🌱 Balancing freedom and structure in unschooling ensures that children thrive while enjoying the benefits of self-directed learning. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Exploring Unschooling? New to Homeschooling or trying to blend the two? 🌟 Our commitment at Homeschool Rescue is to help parents: 💪 Homeschoo…

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 THE FALL ( Part 4 ) The House Judiciary Committee Begins the Impeachment Hearings 1:00:51

9h ago1:00:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we cover the opening day of the Impeachment Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee. We listen to staffers of the committee and a couple of the committee members as they discuss the way the committee operated and the issues they faced as they moved forward to really look at the events. You will also hear fro…

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Portland volunteers gear up for annual bike count 5:03

35m ago5:03

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Each summer for more than 30 years, over 100 volunteers spend rush hour at intersections across Portland to tally vehicles. But they’re not counting car bumpers, but bike bells — it’s the city’s annual bicycle count.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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PBOT published incorrect vehicle registration data 5:06

1d ago5:06

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation has said half of Portland vehicles have lapsed registration. But DMV data shows that number is far lower.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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People-centred change in times of great upheaval 32:00

6d ago32:00

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In this special episode of The HR Leader Podcast, produced in partnership with O.C. Tanner, the global leader in strengthening organisational culture through meaningful employee recognition, Russell Flint and Paul Stratford discuss the challenges of managing change and uncertainty in the workplace during Newmont’s acquisition of Newcrest Mining. Ru…

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Months before taking office, Multnomah County’s DA-elect is shaping drug policy 4:22

3d ago4:22

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Emails obtained by OPB show drug users are more likely to face criminal penalties after input from Nathan Vasquez.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland passes halfway mark on massive transportation project. Can the central city get back on the move? 3:46

12d ago3:46

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Portland was once a national leader for bike and transit infrastructure. Now some people question whether the city has sidelined its ambitious transportation goals.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 THE FALL ( Part 3 ) Figuring Out Impeachment 1:15:47

3d ago1:15:47

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we listen as the House Judiciary Committee sets up shop to start their look into the impeachment of Richard Nixon. You will hear from Bernard Nussbaum as he talks about the decision by John Doar not to aggressively investigate the facts of the case instead deciding they would collate the evidence already gath…

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Episode 71: How Can Recruiters Adapt to the Changing Landscape of Communication Methods in Recruitment with Lysha Holmes 53:51

3d ago53:51

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Imagine this: In a world buzzing with AI-powered job searches and LinkedIn's latest features, does the humble cold call still have a place in recruitment? Let's dive into how traditional tactics like cold calling stack up against today's tech-savvy methods "Today on 'Recruiting is No Joke,' we talk with Lysha Holmes, owner of Qui Recruitment in the…

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The recent ‘tidal wave’ of industrial relations reform 20:41

3d ago20:41

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In the wake of voluminous change in the industrial relations space, it is critical to reflect on how such legislative updates will impact workplaces of all stripes and how both employers and employees can navigate such evolutions to working life. In this episode of The HR Leader podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with barrister Ian Neil SC about…

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Pacific Power on outages in Talent amid heat wave 5:04

4d ago5:04

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Pacific Power has taken some criticism from elected leaders in Southern Oregon for cutting off power during this heat wave. The mayor of Talent, Oregon says her city deserves answers after six power outages in as many days.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Grid-Enhancing Technologies with Alexina Jackson, AES | EP218 48:44

4d ago48:44

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Alexina Jackson, Vice President of Strategic Development at AES, to discuss the future of the electrical grid and the implementation of grid-enhancing technologies (GETs). Alexina shares her insights on the transformation of the grid from an analog system to a more digital, d…

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At work with a saltwater taffy maker 6:31

5d ago6:31

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In many beach towns, nostalgia is unlocked by nothing more easily than saltwater taffy. The Oregon coast is no different. But why is it called "saltwater" taffy anyway? And how does the sweet, stretchy, chewy stuff get made? For OPB's latest "At Work With" interview, we asked a Cannon Beach family that’s been in the taffy making business for more t…

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Think You Can't Afford to Homeschool? Think Again! 41:00

5d ago41:00

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💰 Discover creative financial strategies to make home education a reality, helping you break free from traditional schooling constraints without breaking the bank. Average House Price by State in 2024 - Motley Fool Child Care Is More Expensive Than Rent for the Average American Family - Bloomberg What’s the average square footage of a house? - Bank…

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 THE FALL (Part 2) The Players of the House Judiciary Committee Members and Staff: Who they were and how they got there 52:12

6d ago52:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we are going to introduce you to a new set of players in the saga of the fall of Richard Nixon. These are the members of the House Judiciary Committee and its staff. We chose five of them. Representatives Elizabeth Holtzman D-New York and Trent Lott R-Mississippi, two people at the very start of their long an…

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Oregon is getting hotter. This heat wave could break records 4:45

10d ago4:45

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The abnormally high temperatures coming later this week, part of a multiyear warming trend in Oregon, are prompting concerns about health in a state where many homes lack air conditioning.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun run 5:19

10d ago5:19

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun runBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 THE FALL (Part 1) If You Can't Find it, Make it up, and Put it There 44:12

14d ago44:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this , the season premier or our final season on "Richard Nixon and Watergate 1974 - 1994 The Fall and Re-Rise of Richard Nixon" we take a thorough examination of the actual crime that our President had been accused of by the Watergate Special Prosecution Force. It was that he authorized the payment of $75,000 in hush mon…

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Episode 70: The Challenges of Remote Work and Political Conversations in the Workplace with Devyn Mikell 38:56

11d ago38:56

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What if I told you that the future of recruitment isn't confined to office perks and flexible hours anymore? Picture a world where virtual reality interviews redefine the hiring process, where your next boss might be an AI, and where company culture thrives as a vibrant, evolving force. Welcome to a frontier where recruitment meets innovation, and …

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Why L&D can’t be ignored in the current climate 22:44

20d ago22:44

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Learning and development (L&D) is an area that is increasingly seeing more investment from companies across the board. However, in challenging economic times, it can be easy for business decision-makers to push L&D to the side – despite trying times, this will be a mistake. In this episode of The HR Leader Podcast, host Jack Campbell speaks with Wo…

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New transfer degree gives Central Oregon prisoners a sense of hope 4:38

11d ago4:38

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People incarcerated at state prisons in Oregon have access to a variety of educational opportunities. But facilities that offer full-on degrees are rare. A new program from Central Oregon Community College seeks to fill the prison higher education gap.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Revolutionizing the Grid: Smart Technology and Energy Storage Solutions with Dr. Zhehan Yi | EP217 41:55

12d ago41:55

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In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague welcomes Dr. Zhehan Yi, Utility and ESS Product Solutions Director at CPS America, for an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge utility-scale energy storage solutions. Dr. Yi shares his journey from electrical engineering to becoming a key player in the renewable energy sector, offering uniq…

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Oregon man wins World Elk Calling Championship 5:48

12d ago5:48

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Tony Gilbertson from Vernonia, Oregon took home the top prize at this year’s World Elk Calling Championships.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Post - Debate Show with highlights, analysis, and setting the record straight from the Debate a Half Century in the Making: Wine Banks vs Shepard (SPECIAL EVENT) 52:18

23d ago52:18

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Send us a Text Message. I told you it was a barn burner of a debate didn't I, and it lived up to the billing!! Now if you have not seen it here is the link: https://www.c-span.org/video/?521064-5/washington-journal-jill-wine-banks-geoff-shepard-discuss-watergate-50th-anniversary In this episode we go through many of the exchanges and provide you wi…

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The Future of Work | Preparing Kids for Tomorrow’s Job Market | Part 2 34:20

12d ago34:20

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🔬 In part 2 of our series on preparing your kids for the future workforce, we’ll explore how to foster adaptability, integrate practical math and English skills into everyday life, and ignite a passion for science, ensuring your child is ready for any challenge ahead. 🔥🔥🔥 HOMESCHOOL RESCUE: Unschooled Unleashed's signature coaching program. 🚨 Explo…

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