Best Alis Chaire Podcasts (2024)

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Ali Chahbar - Chair of the London Police Services Board talks about the $104 000 spent on a communications firm during the budget process 11:31

2h ago11:31

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Ali Chahbar - Chair of the London Police Services Board - talks with Mike Stubbs about the $104 000 spent on a communications firm during the budget process.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Details on the Randy Collins Memorial Fall Colour Ride 5:54

3h ago5:54

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The Randy Collins Memorial Fall Colour Ride will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Riders can arrive at Hully Gully anytime after 8 a.m., with "kickstands up at 11 a.m." 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Rachel and Amanda of Hully Gully about this year's event.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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The changing look of London: talking with Ken Galloway about The Summit: Urban Arts vs The World" 7:20

2h ago7:20

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Curator of The Summit, Ken Galloway, joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about new murals that can be found in London following work done by artists throughout the 2024 Western Fair as part of Urban Arts vs The World.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Dr. Doris Grinspun talks about changes at London Health Sciences Centre and the use of nursing agencies 11:07

3h ago11:07

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The President of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Dr. Doris Grinspun joined 980 CFPL to talk about changes at London Health Sciences Centre and the use and cost of nursing agencies.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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"Saved by the Beep" with Shannon Byron and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Hepditch of the London Fire Department 12:22

3h ago12:22

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Saturday, Sept. 28 is the day everyone is encouraged to take a close look at the smoke alarms in their home. Are there working? Are they old? Have they expired? The "Saved by the Beep" initiative aims to have everyone test their smoke alarms. Take a picture as you do it and post it with the hashtags #savedbythebeep and #ldnontfire. Mike Stubbs sat …

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New aggressive e-mail scam being reported in London 6:19

1d ago6:19

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There is an email scam that has been reported in London that will claim malware has been installed on your computer and that your internet activity is being tracked and it will then threaten to expose that activity. The email often comes with a picture of your house. Do not send any money to the people who are asking for it. Mike Stubbs spoke with …

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Talking with London Nationals GM Tony Mandarelli 7:32

4h ago7:32

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The London Nationals are unbeaten in regulation in the first three games of their season. Mike Stubbs sat down with Nats General Manager Tony Mandarelli to talk about the team heading into a game against Stratford at 7 pm on Sept. 25 at the Western fair Sports Centre.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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More and more money is being spent on agencies that supply nurses. Is it money wasted? 10:59

2h ago10:59

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A report has come out that looks into the increase in spending for agencies that supply nurses in provinces and territories in Canada. From just over $200-million per year in 2020-21 to a projected almost $1.5 billion in 2023-24 there are questions as to why the rapid rising costs are happening and what should be done about those costs. Mike Stubbs…

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London police response times and more with Deputy Chief Scott Guilford 10:17

7h ago10:17

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London Deputy Police Chief Scott Guilford joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the latest response time statistics and other portions of a report on policing in the city.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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James Allen, Jr., "Not My Chair" 56:26

1h ago56:26

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James Allen, Jr., murdered Tony Sylvester in Las Vegas during a 1980 home burglary, a crime for which he was found guilty and sentenced to death. Mr. Allen, who was a teenager at the time, spent 26 years in prison, including almost 4 years on death row, before being paroled by the state of Nevada in 2008. Since being released, he has spent his time…

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CHL President Dan MacKenzie talks about the CHL USA Prospects Challenge 8:21

10d ago8:21

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London will play host to Game 1 of the two-game CHL USA Prospects Challenge on Nov. 26. Game 2 will take place in Oshawa the next night. Mike Stubbs spoke with CHL President Dan MacKenzie about the origin of the event and how it will play out.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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The Doomsday plane flies over London 8:25

2h ago8:25

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Part of the 2024 London Air Show was the U.S. Air Force Doomsday plane. It's an aircraft that hopes to never have to begin its primary mission. Mike Stubbs spoke with Lieutenant Colonel Pete Amaral about what the Doomsday plane is for and what you would find inside it.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Peter Osnos, "LBJ and McNamara" 1:05:34

4m ago1:05:34

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Author and publisher Peter Osnos talks about "LBJ and McNamara," a book-length Substack serial and soon to be book about President Johnson and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara's handling of the Vietnam War. Mr. Osnos, Saigon correspondent for the Washington Post during the war, also talks about publishing Robert McNamara's memoir "In Retrospect…

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TVDSB Board Chair Beth Mai talks about Director Mark Fisher's leave of absence 9:15

11d ago9:15

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Beth Mai, the Board Chair of the Thames Valley District School Board joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to answer questions about Director of Education Mark Fisher going on a paid leave of absence.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Paul Craig (Biffy Clyro) & Kwame Kwaten (Blue Lab Beats, Hak Baker) on Chairing the Music Managers Forum and the Changing Landscape of Music Management 1:06:16

12h ago1:06:16

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Paul Craig of Nostromo Management (Biffy Clyro) and Kwame Kwaten of Ferocious Talent (Blue Lab Beats, Hak Baker) are interviewed by the Music Manager Forum's Laura Erinle in this special edition of How Did You Manage That? Ahead of their terms ending as MMF Board Chair and Vice-Chair at the MMF AGM on the 17th of September 2024, Paul & Kwame look b…

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Survivor Season 42 winner Maryanne Oketch talks about Survivor and coming to London for Medical school 9:31

2d ago9:31

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Maryanne Oketch had what it took to become the second Canadian ever to win Survivor. She is now living in London and attending the Schulich School of Medicine as she looks to take her skills and engaging personality into the medical field. Maryanne sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to tell some stories from the show and talk about life after Sur…

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Chris Yates of CUPE Local 2361 talks about the CUPE strike on the campus of Western University 16:48

2d ago16:48

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A strike by CUPE workers on the campus of Western University began on Aug. 30 and is still continuing. Mike Stubbs spoke with Chris Yates of CUPE Local 2361 about what has prompted job action and how things like information pickets are being done on campus. Following that conversation you can hear an initial conversation between Chris and Mike that…

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Craig Smith of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario on placing TVDSB Director Mark Fisher on leave and a few other stories 17:55

3d ago17:55

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Thames Valley President of ETFO, Craig Smith joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Thames Valley District School Board Director of Education, Mark Fisher being placed on paid leave. Craig and Mike also talked about other education-related issues like challenges in the classroom and teacher salaries.…

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Steven Ford on Gerald Ford's Presidency 1:03:58

10d ago1:03:58

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Fifty years ago, on August 8, 1974, President Nixon, who was under threat of impeachment, announced that he would resign from office. The following day, Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States. Gerald and Betty Ford's son, Steven Ford, provides a behind-the-scenes look at that tumultuous period in American…

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LDCSB Director of Education Vince Romeo talks about handling record growth in schools 8:10

9d ago8:10

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For a fourth year in a row the London District Catholic School Board has experienced record growth. The city would need roughly 20 new schools to accommodate the number of new students in the board's coverage area. We do not have 20 new schools opening this year, so what do you do? Mike Stubbs sat down with the LDCSB's Director of Education, Vince …

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Maintaining Hope with Fiona MacKay 31:25

11d ago31:25

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Welcome to episode 50 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm excited to be celebrating this significant milestone with you all and wanted to take the time to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has joined me on the journey so far, from the incredible guests who have shared their stories and wisdom, to all of you, my beautiful liste…

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Patrick Kennedy, "Profiles in Mental Health Courage" 1:06:50

11d ago1:06:50

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Former congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) talks about Americans who have struggled with mental illness and the stigma and silence that he says still surrounds it. He shares the stories of the people profiled in his book, "Profiles in Mental Health Courage," including himself and members of his own family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Economist Moshe Lander on tariffs, EVs and increasing salaries in women's professional sports 19:55

14d ago19:55

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Moshe Lander is an economist and lecturer at Concordia University and he sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and the economic impact EVs are having overall. Moshe also discusses women's pro sports and looks at hat could be in store for salaries heading into the future.…

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Happy 60th anniversary to Mission Services of London’s Mission Store! 6:49

25d ago6:49

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Mission Services of London’s Mission Store is celebrating 60 years of serving the London Community. Mission Services Director of Development & Communication, Tara Saunders spoke with Mike Stubbs about the atore and about what is being planned for the celebration.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Loblaw is getting into the ultra-discount grocery store business 11:19

16d ago11:19

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If you go to Brockville, Ont., you will soon be able to find an ultra-discount grocery store under the Loblaw umbrella. The same kind of store is set to open in Windsor, Ont., and St. Catharines, Ont., as well. Scott Radley sat down with economist Moshe Lander, a lecturer at Concordia University to talk about what this could mean for the grocery sh…

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The changes to temporary foreign workers will not impact agriculture workers 10:35

17d ago10:35

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There are changes coming in the way that temporary foreign workers are employed in Canada, however, those changes do not impact the agriculture sector. Mike Stubbs spoke with Ken Forth, the president of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services and took some time to try to better understand the current program that employs temporary foreign…

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What is happening at CAMI in Ingersoll to prompt a vote of 97 per cent in favour of a strike? 5:57

18d ago5:57

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A 97 per cent vote in favour of strike action paints a picture of concern at the CAMI GM plant in Ingersoll. But what is currently happening to create that concern? Mike Stubbs sat down with CAMI Chairperson Mike Van Boekel to find out.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Virginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili" 1:06:10

19d ago1:06:10

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We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk publ…

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Follow what Feels Right, with Donna Wallace, House of Orion 1:06:32

21d ago1:06:32

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Welcome to episode 49 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the beautiful Donna from Australia. In this fascinating heart-felt conversation Donna invites us to consider the incredible power of reconnecting with our intuition, explaining how this transformed her own life and discussing the different w…

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London construction update with Jennie Dann 9:11

24d ago9:11

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Construction continues in London and Jennie Dann, the Director of Construction and Infrastructure Services is back to update what is happening. Find out what is ending, when other projects could wrap up and what is still to come as you make your way around the city.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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George Takei, "My Lost Freedom" 58:16

26d ago58:16

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Author and actor George Takei talks about growing up in internment camps in the U.S. during World War II, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Mr. Takei and his family were four of the 120,000 Japanese Americans to be forcibly removed from their homes and relocated to military-run camps during the war on the orders of …

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Cordano Russell - Born in London and the first Canadian to make a final in Olympic skateboarding 10:03

30d ago10:03

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Cordano Russell was born in London, Ont., but quickly moved to St. Louis where a skateboard was literally dropped into his life at the age of 4. he found it in a bush and is now one of the top skateboarders on the planet and just back from making the street final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Cordano sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to relive som…

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Public washrooms can be hard to find - and that's not the way it should be 11:07

1M ago11:07

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Shawna Lewkowitz is a PhD candidate in Georgraphy and the Environment at Western University and has been researching public washrooms around the world. Shawna joined Mike Stubbs to talk about her research and some of the areas where we are failing the public when it comes to providing available and accessible public washrooms.…

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Recapping the Olympics from as many angles as possible 8:48

1M ago8:48

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The 2024 Paris Olympics ended with Canada's largest medal total in a non-boycott games. Dr. Laura Misener from Western University sat down with Mike Stubbs to take a look at a number of storylines that took place.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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World War II Veterans Steven Ellis & Rolf Slen 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

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We sat down with two World War II veterans – former U.S. Navy gunnery officer Steven Ellis and former U.S. Army Air Force B-24 navigator Rolf Slen – to talk about their experiences during the war. Mr. Ellis, age 99, and Mr. Slen, age 100, both served in the Pacific Theater. Of the 16.4 million Americans who served in uniform in World War II, 119,55…

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Home Care Combined with Day Services is best for the Client AND Agency (with Liz Barnes - Easterseals) 34:05

1M ago34:05

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Home care is amazing! Older folks overwhelmingly fear loss of independence and institutionalization more than death. Home Care can save the day for folks when they lose their ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) independently. Caregivers help with hygiene, nutrition, safety, cleanliness and so much more, all while allowing a person …

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Is it time to reconfigure Hamilton Road in London? 8:26

2M ago8:26

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Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister is going to present a motion to the Civic Works committee that asks to look at making major changes to Hamilton Road in London. 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with Councillor McAlister about what those changes could include.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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An update on the Legionnaires disease outbreak with Dr. Joanne Kearon 9:08

1M ago9:08

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The outbreak in cases of Legionnaires disease has slowed in London. 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs gets an update from Dr. Joanne Kearon, the acting medical officer of health at the Middlesex-London Health Unit.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Talking about the new London Majors documentary,,"Majors League" 11:49

1M ago11:49

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Executive producer Kelly Gowanlock and director Mark Drewe followed the London Majors from the start to the finish of their 2023 season and created the documentary, "Majors League" to tell the team's story and go behind the scenes with players a personnel. Mark and Kelly talked with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about creating the documentary and where an…

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Head coach Greg Willson on the London Jr. Mustangs U18 AAA championship season 7:21

2M ago7:21

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By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Steven Conn, "The Lies of the Land" 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

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In "The Lies of the Land," Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) history professor Steven Conn argues that the reality of rural America today is vastly different from the way it is often portrayed by politicians and the media. He says rural Americans have not been left behind or been overlooked and are just as connected to the forces of American modernit…

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Virtual Care - A High Margin Service for Home Care to Grow and Differentiate 34:12

2M ago34:12

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I was skeptical about whether "Virtual Care" would be a good service for home care agencies, but I was proven wrong. In summary, this is a great way to differentiate your agency and to add a high-margin service. Our guest is Stephan Habermeyer who is the CEO at Calico.Care. Here are some highlights of what we learned: Virtual Care provides a way to…

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Talking arm-wrestling with Tillsonburg's Mike Mendy 5:20

2M ago5:20

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Mike Mendy of Tillsonburg is one of the top arm-wrestler's in the country. Mendy came second in his weight class at the most recent Canadian championships. He took some time to speak with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the sport and his career to this point.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Moshe Lander talks 'Economics of London Tourism" with Mike Stubbs 10:19

2M ago10:19

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A new report from the Conference Board of Canada indicates that tourism spending has risen by 11 per cent in London. Moshe Lander is an economist and lecturer at Concordia University and joined Mike Stubbs to weigh in on the numbers.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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From being bullied to becoming an 8-time world champion arm-wrestler : Sarah Backman tells her story 10:06

2M ago10:06

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Sarah Backman is from Sweden and is an 8-time world champion in arm wrestling. She joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about how arm wrestling truly changed her life when she was very young and she is now looking to bring Pull After School to schools in Canada and the United States to try to help other young people. ***Sarah will be at Railway Ci…

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Tammy Bruce, "Fear Itself" 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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Columnist and Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce, author of "Fear Itself," argues that progressive Democrats have weaponized fear to increase government control over American citizens. She also argues that the mainstream media helps stoke fear through its biased coverage of topics like COVID-19, climate change, and racism. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Ep 39: Writeopolis v Fantasy Book Swap- not a dance off 2:03:59

2M ago2:03:59

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Ep 39- Writeopolis v Fantasy Book Swap, but no dance-off In today’s episode, I am joined by Scott K. Andrews and Kit Power from the Writeopolis podcast. We have a lovely chat, and then Fantasy Book Swap proper starts at 12 minutes in. Scott’s choice: The Devil on the Road by Robert Westall Ali’s choice: Unraveller by Frances Hardinge The Lodestar a…

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J.D. Vance, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis" 1:05:51

2M ago1:05:51

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Prior to becoming Donald Trump's VP pick or a U.S. Senator representing Ohio, J.D. Vance was a bestselling author. Over 1.6. million copies of his book "Hillbilly Elegy," a memoir about growing up in a poor, white family that has its roots in Appalachia, have sold to date. After the VP announcement, the book once again shot to the top of the Amazon…

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Adding Adult Day Services to Home Care brings Synergy and Margins (with Bill Zagorski - Board Chair NADSA and CEO - American Senior Care Centers) 37:08

2M ago37:08

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When Bill Zagorski took over his family's elder care services agency, they were mostly doing non-medical home care. Now they're mostly providing Adult Day health Services and their revenue per caregiver has more than doubled. As a research PHD, the leader of 3 adult day health centers, chairman of the Tennessee state association and board chairman …

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What kind of impact will mortgage renewals have on real estate in the London area? 7:36

2M ago7:36

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The city of Toronto is reportedly seeing more houses coming onto the real estate market as homeowners deal with the aftermath of mortgage renewals at higher rates. Will London see something similar? Will people potentially moving from Toronto come as far as London? 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs spoke with past chair of the London-St. Thomas Association of…

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