Best American Unicorns Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 139: Nicholas Shakespeare on Ian Fleming 27:40

2h ago27:40

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Ian Fleming heroicized for all the world the British intelligence agent in James Bond. In his new book Ian Fleming: The Complete Man, renowned biographer Nicholas Shakespeare digs into the legend of Fleming himself. Like his most famous character, Fleming’s life was colorfully marked by high-stakes intelligence, alcohol, and dalliances with women. …

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Not Years of Experience, But Experience in the Years 1:40

1d ago1:40

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Experience isn’t just a number; it’s about being present and making the most of your time, even in a situation that’s less than ideal. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Ep 173 - Adventure! - The Badlands of Hark 1:28:39

4d ago1:28:39

1:28:39

Your Goosebuds Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole read through the 1985 CYOA book The Badlands of Hark, written by R.L. Stine! This is written before Goosebumps, Fear Street, or Horrorland; what sort of sci-fi fantasy world does a younger Stine have in his soul? Turns out it's one with an endless maze. A lot of death in this hellworld of R.L…

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Episode 138: Seth D. Kaplan on America’s Fragile Neighborhoods 31:35

7d ago31:35

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In surveying dysfunction across America, the question arises: Is the source of the trouble at the local or the national level? Seth D. Kaplan has shifted his analytical gaze from fragile nations abroad to examine the fragility of his home country. He believes America’s problems from health to politics are downstream of individuals becoming increasi…

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Recruiter Tales - Jessica Gurley 5:42

9d ago5:42

5:42

Jessica Gurley, recruiter on ThinkingAhead's Life Sciences team, talks about the "ThinkingAhead" effect, different types of approach by recruiters, and the importance of location, location, location! Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Episode 137: Leah Hunt-Hendrix on the Power of Solidarity 27:03

9d ago27:03

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Solidarity has been at the root of social change throughout history, bringing people together across their differences to challenge injustice within societies. In their new book, Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea, Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor examine the sociological concept that is at the heart of social tran…

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Ep 172 - Dr. Maniac vs Robby Schwartz 1:52:06

11d ago1:52:06

1:52:06

Your Goosebuds hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole review R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Horrorland book Dr. Maniac vs Robby Schwartz where aspiring cartoonist Robby discovers his comic creations come alive to eat squirrels and torture local kids. But also none of this matters as Robby resets the narrative multiple times (it was all a joke, re…

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Banker Fatigue 4:10

16d ago4:10

4:10

Stephanie asks the big question about banking that everyone wants to know…WTF? Where’s the fun?! Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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#45 Ask Me Anything 1:50:40

16d ago1:50:40

1:50:40

I had not done an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session in over a year which led to many questions on a wide variety of topics: AI, augmented reality, crypto, macro and much more. Here are the key questions we covered: • 00:01:44 Artificial Intelligence: Where are we now? Where are we heading? What is the timeline? Why is FJ Labs a way contrarian on the AI…

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Our Product is People 19:05

23d ago19:05

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Host Stephanie Maas is joined by ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll, who shares tips for building relationships and being a better listener and hiring & training recruiters, explains why the search field both IS and IS NOT a sales role, and talks about walking uphill through the snow, discovering Google for the first time, and a few hil…

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Purple Spotted Unicorn 2:13

1M ago2:13

2:13

On the hunt for the rare beast known as the "purple spotted unicorn"? We've got bad news for ya...you're not going to find one. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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27 - Practical Shooting Skills Pt.2 1:44:44

1M ago1:44:44

1:44:44

We’re finally back at it. This week, (some of) the boys are back in town for another absurd episode. Katon and Evo once again return this time alongside YPT contributors Soju Operator and Kalashnikoffing. For those who missed the last episode, Katon is a newly minted USPSA Grand Master Class level shooter under the Carry Optics division and Evo is …

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Episode 136: Paul Starobin on the Russian Exiles 29:13

1M ago29:13

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There are now over a million Russians living in exile, spurred on by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Unable to safely oppose their own government at home, they often find themselves subject to harassment and disdain as immigrants. In his new book, Putin’s Exiles: Their Fight for a Better Russia, Paul Starobin joins host Richard…

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Recruiter Tales - Jonathan McIntosh 3:26

1M ago3:26

3:26

In this edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Jonathan McIntosh shares what he loves about working in search, and how for the right person, it's easy to hit the ground running. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Ep 171 - Adventure! - Zork: The Forces of Krill 1:30:16

1M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

Beware of grues, Goosebuddies! Your hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole check out another Choose Your Own Adventure book based off one of the first adventure games ever: Zork! This 'What-Do-I-Do-Now" Book is Zork #1: The Forces of Krill by S. Eric Meretzky. Is Krill the Ganon of this world? Would we be shaking in our +1 Boots at the men…

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Episode 135: Ian Buruma on the Relevance of Spinoza 26:33

1M ago26:33

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Rejected in official circles in his day and embraced in modern times by a motley array of admirers, Spinoza was in many ways ahead of his time. His commitment to truth, universal principles, and freedom lie at the heart of Western liberal thinking. As those ideas come under attack on both the left and the right, Spinoza’s philosophical thinking is …

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Talent Trade Tidbit - How To Choose a Recruiter 3:35

1M ago3:35

3:35

Stephanie Maas wants you to check her out.......as a recruiter. Hear about the right questions to ask when finding a recruiter to work with, from both sides of the desk. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Ep 170 - The Scream of the Haunted Mask 1:32:27

2M ago1:32:27

1:32:27

There's a terrifying affliction of fear going around; so we're enforcing a Haunted Mask mandate! Your Goosebuds hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole read R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Horrorland book The Scream of the Haunted Mask. It's been a year since the original story and Carly Beth is worried she'll put the mask back on and become evil. …

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Being Yourself, FAST 23:42

2M ago23:42

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Stephanie welcomes special guest Jonathan McIntosh, Partner and Recruiter with ThinkingAhead, to discuss the "recipe" for conduct on a call, the beauty and the terror of a cold call, getting off "the ladder", and why the words should never outshine the feeling. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportu…

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Episode 134: Maria Popova on Ukraine and Russia’s Diverging Paths 27:48

2M ago27:48

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Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine and Russia not only embarked on very different political paths at home, but they viewed the future of their relationship in starkly divergent terms. In Russia and Ukraine: Entangled Histories, Diverging States, authors Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel show how Russia’s determination to control an ind…

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Recruiter Tales - Cathy Moll 2:39

2M ago2:39

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In this first edition of Recruiter Tales, ThinkingAhead Partner and Recruiter Cathy Moll shares the story of how she found her way into the industry, and one quality that might make it a good fit for the right person. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Ep 169 - Monster Blood for Breakfast 1:36:33

2M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

This episode is part of a balanced bookfast-! Your hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole read the third of R.L Stine's Goosebumps Horrorland series: Monster Blood for Breakfast. The iconic green growth slime is back for a fifth time. And somehow this is the least-scary story!Protagonist Matt Daniels deals with the terrifying idea of... be…

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Episode 133: Lorraine Daston on the History of Scientific Collaboration 28:40

2M ago28:40

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Large threats to the well-being of humankind such as the pandemic and climate change have cemented the notion that scientists across the globe naturally work together to solve the world’s most pressing problems. In Rivals: How Scientists Learned to Cooperate, historian of science Lorraine Daston traces the trajectory of such cooperation, noting tha…

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Is/Was "The Great Resignation" Real? 2:14

2M ago2:14

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Stephanie answers a surprisingly common question: is the so-called "Great Resignation" real? Spoiler alert...it definitely is. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Episode 132: David Reynolds on Winston Churchill 34:55

2M ago34:55

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Amidst all the positive and negative ink dedicated to Winston Churchill, Cambridge emeritus professor of international history David Reynolds offers a new dimension. He places the leader for whom history was determined by “great men” among the other greats who both inspired and enervated him. Reynolds joins host Richard Aldous to discuss his latest…

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Peeling the Onion 14:03

2M ago14:03

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Learn how to set yourself up for influence by scratching below the surface on matters like compensation, commute, and other potentially important employment factors, making the mute button your best friend, and learning from the Jedi Knights. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking …

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Ep 168 - American Chillers: Iron Insects Invade Indiana (w/ Payton Whaley) 1:32:32

2M ago1:32:32

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The corn state is in trouble, listeners! Small robotic drones designed like metal wasps are terrorizing the youth. They are not being used for war. Let us make that clear: this is not a metaphor about drone warfare at all. Your hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole cover Johnathan Rand's American Chillers: Iron Insects Invade Indiana. And…

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Episode 131: Joshua Green on the Populism of the Democratic Party 34:04

3M ago34:04

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The remarkable shift in the economic ideas at the heart of the Democratic Party—from the embrace of neoliberalism in the ’90s to the left-wing populism that Joe Biden accommodates today—traces its origins to the 2008 financial crisis. Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders and AOC after her, put the economic frustrations of ordinary Americans at the …

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Why Be Honest With Your Recruiter? 3:37

3M ago3:37

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A good recruiter has your back in a surprising number of ways, but only if you're honest with them. Hear one unconventional example, and learn why honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Episode 130: Azam Ahmed on Mexico’s Violent Cartels 28:53

3M ago28:53

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For tens of thousands of people, living in Mexico today means living in a country where criminal violence begets state-sponsored violence, and where law and justice have so failed ordinary citizens that they often take matters into their own hands. In his new book Fear Is Just a Word: A Missing Daughter, a Violent Cartel, and a Mother's Quest for V…

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Keys to the Marketing Kingdom 15:52

3M ago15:52

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Discover why MPCs beat MVPs and the importance of finding your niche, being proactive, and maintaining super secret confidentiality, plus, what's Tom Brady got to do with it? Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Talent Trade Tidbit - Hiring vs. Recruiting 3:41

3M ago3:41

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Although they might sound the same, being hired and being recruited are two VERY different things, and only one of them typically generates long-term results. Learn the difference and why it's important. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Episode 129: Raymond Arsenault on John Lewis 28:32

3M ago28:32

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Freedom Rider and Congressman John Lewis was widely viewed as a saint no less than a civil rights icon. How to capture the full humanity of such a legendary figure, whose life was intertwined with some of America’s lowest lows and highest highs? Civil rights historian Raymond Arsenault does just that in his new biography, John Lewis: In Search of t…

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Ep 167 - Adventure! - Flight of the Unicorn 1:32:51

3M ago1:32:51

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Giddyup, Pegacorn! Your hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole wrangle the Choose Your Own Adventure book Flight of the Unicorn by Deborah Lerme Goodman. In a previous episode we had a great adventure in Deborah's Scottish-ish fantasy world. In this book we're the apprentice to some sort of horse-mancer? It involves sewing wings onto cats …

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Managing Between the Ears 16:39

3M ago16:39

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Hear about the 5 areas to look for when building your confidence up in an uncertain market, the unexpected role of physical fitness and spirituality in recruiting, and more, all designed to get you out of your own head at work. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Episode 128: Joseph S. Nye Jr. on Postwar America 27:12

3M ago27:12

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Joseph Nye’s prominent dual roles as policymaker and foreign affairs academic have rendered him one of the most important observers of U.S. foreign policy since World War II. In his new book, A Life in the American Century, the statesman-scholar looks back on the last century’s events from a personal and historical perspective. He joins host Richar…

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Ep 166 - Creep from the Deep 1:37:44

3M ago1:37:44

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We're back in Horrorland, Buddies! Your hosts Chad Quandt, Paul Ritchey, and Kevin Cole cover R.L. Stine's Goosebumps Horrorland book 'Creep from the Deep'. We're reunited with Billy and Sheena Deep and their uncle Dr. D. What sort of doctor is Deep? A water scientist? He does not have respect for the ocean like he should and his children suffer on…

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#44 Unlocking Productivity: Streamlining Your Days for Passion and Purpose 1:11:49

4M ago1:11:49

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People often ask me how I manage to accomplish so much while leading such a rich, passionate life as illustrated by my 2023 year in review. In this episode I share all my secrets. I will cover everything from general productivity tips to how and what you can outsource in your professional and personal life.…

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Introducing On Watch by MarketWatch 1:56

4M ago1:56

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Join MarketWatch’s Jeremy C. Owens for a podcast about the financial news we’re all watching — and how it affects both the economy and your wallet. New episodes every Thursday, starting January 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MarketWatch

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Talent Trade Tidbit - You Got Your Bonus...Now What? 2:12

4M ago2:12

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So, you got your bonus. What does that mean for your job satisfaction? Happier than ever? Or time to hit the market? Before you make any big moves, there's a few things you might want to consider... Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.…

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Biz Dev Basics 15:34

4M ago15:34

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Find out the 3 things to look for when evaluating if the person you're calling is a suspect vs a prospect, the most important 4-letter "F" word, and how to differentiate yourself from other recruiting options when entering "biz dev" (business development) mode. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportu…

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Episode 127: Ganesh Sitaraman on Helping Flying Soar 27:59

4M ago27:59

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Long gone are the days of steak dinners, piano bars, and free alcohol on flights—not to mention widely expanding markets and strong competition. Vanderbilt Law professor Ganesh Sitaraman looks to the deregulation of the airline industry in the 1970s to explain the relatively dismal state of flying today. In his new book, Why Flying Is Miserable: An…

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Happy New Year from The Talent Trade! 4:01

4M ago4:01

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Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas closes out 2023 with a fun exercise in year-end gratitude, and a unique way to frame your professional accomplishments as the calendar rolls over to 2024. Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Ep 165 - Adventure! 'Sonic v. Zonik' 1:35:42

4M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Just in time for the holidays we have a new Adventure! episode: Sonic the Hedgehog Adventure Gamebook #3 'Sonic v. Zonik' written by Nigel Gross & Jon Sutherland. These two authors watched their kids play Sonic for five minutes and then free wrote a Choose Your Own Adventure baded on that. What? Yes, Sonic is a Christmas character. Every kid gets a…

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Merry Christ-Maas from The Talent Trade! 6:50

4M ago6:50

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Talent Trade host Stephanie Maas wishes listeners the happiest of holidays and merriest of Christmases, and shares a few of her favorite traditions. Merry Christ-Maas! Discover what sets ThinkingAhead apart, hear stories from recruiters, and browse opportunities by clicking here.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Episode 126: Nikki Vargas on the Roads Taken 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Travel is exhilarating and enlightening, but what happens when it becomes an escape from things that really matter? For acclaimed travel writer Nikki Vargas, travel has been her work, her dreams—and also her crutch. She joins host Richard Aldous to discuss her new book Call You When I Land, a memoir of her winding adventures that ultimately do have…

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