Best Charles T Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Jacquil Constant filmmaker, cinema professor, and executive director of the Haiti International Film Festival. 56:58

6d ago56:58

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On this episode, we speak with the most important person in Haitian cinema, filmmaker, cinema professor, and executive director of the Haiti International Film Festival (August -17, 2024), Jacquil Constant, MA. We discuss his groundbreaking multi-award-winning documentary, Haiti is a Nation of Artists, the Haiti International Film Festival. ABOUT J…

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Under the Overpass: Noise and Toxic Pollution in New Orleans 17:28

18d ago17:28

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For nearly her entire life, Amy Stelly has lived in the Treme district of New Orleans. Her house is near the Claiborne Expressway, a piece of Interstate-10 that was built through the neighborhood in 1969. The Claiborne Expressway is one of many American highways to divide and deprive Black communities. Not only has this infrastructure damaged these…

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Javier Ruiz 1:10:35

20d ago1:10:35

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and producer Javier Ruiz. We also discuss Ruiz’s his feature film work, “Poseído” and the art and craft of writing, directing, and producing films. ABOUT Javier Ruiz 🎬 Screenwriter, director, producer and distributor and co-founder of films at Around Cinema. He has made 19 …

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V&O: Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda — Parenting Your Inner Baba Yaga

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Julia and Victoria get very hungry talking about the trope-flipping, contemporary vampire novel Woman, Eating by Claire Kohda. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of the hosts and not necessarily those of their employers, clients, guests, and collaborators. Disclosure: This post may contain a…

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V&O: Sea Change by Gina Chung — Loneliness & Adaptation

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Julia and Victoria discuss Sea Change by Gina Chung and how authors use the octopus to contemplate loneliness and change. They discover that life really is about the friends we made along the way in this first book of The Vampire & the Octopus series. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of th…

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V&O: The Vampire in Storytelling, a Bite-Sized History

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Victoria teaches Julia all about the origins, tropes, and metaphors of vampire lore that create the undead monster we read about today. They discuss the origins of vampire stories in Slavic folklore, the Great Vampire Epidemic of the 18th century, the blood-sucking breakup novel Lord Byron’s “travel companion” wrote about him, and lament the loss o…

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Cop City: The Environmental Inequity Facing Atlanta's Black Community 18:23

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In 2017, Atlanta’s city planning department designated four large green spaces as quote “lungs,” that were vital for cooling the city. They announced plans to turn one of these lungs, the South River Forest, into an urban park. But four years later, there was a change in plans. The mayor approved a police and firefighter training facility to be bui…

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V&O: The Octopus in Literature, an Equal, Intelligent Other

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Julia takes Victoria on a deep dive of octopus stories throughout time and space in this first episode of The Vampire & the Octopus series. We tackle questions like “Are octopus stories a form of colonizer horror?” and “What’s with all the octopus books coming out recently?” and “Why did the 19th century French think the octopus was the physical em…

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Alcatraz Ghost Story : Interview w/ Author Brian Stannard 1:11:20

3M ago1:11:20

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In this episode I get to talk to Brian Stannard, author of the book 'Alcatraz Ghost Story', based on the life of Roy Gardner. Roy was an American criminal active during the 1920s. He stole a total of more than $350,000 in cash and securities and several times escaped from custody. He is said to have been the most hunted man in Pacific Coast history…

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Alexander 'Superkiller' Solonik 1:36:30

3M ago1:36:30

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Alexander Solonik was a Russian gangster, known for his reputation as a notorious hitman in the Russian criminal underworld. Also known as Sasha-Macedonian and Superkiller, Solonik admitted to committing 43 contract murders and was involved in Russian Mob activity for much of the 1990s until disappearing after his third escape from prison. Solonik …

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The Death of Charles Walton 1:26:27

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Charles Walton was found murdered on February 14th, 1945 in Warwickshire, England. The foremost police detective of the era, Chief Inspector Robert Fabian, led the investigation into Walton's death. The chief suspect for the murder was Alfred John Potter. However, there was insufficient evidence to convict Potter and the case is currently the oldes…

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War Against the Mafia - Interview w/ Dan Dorsky and Mike Campi 1:35:43

4M ago1:35:43

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War Against the Mafia: How a Prosecutor and an FBI Agent Devastated the New York Mob. The true story of two law enforcement figures—one an FBI agent, the other a federal prosecutor—who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former federal pro…

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Interview w/ Dr. Gary Simonds - Neurosurgeon and Author 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

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Dr. Gary Simonds is a highly experienced neurosurgeon, former head of an academic neurosurgery program at Virginia Tech/Carilion Clinic. He is a Professor, and teaches regularly at, the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.He was a biochemistry major at Dartmouth College. He went on to medical schoo…

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The 1929 Detroit Occult Murders 38:41

3M ago38:41

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On July 3, 1929, police officers walked into the house located at 3587 Saint Aubin Street in Detroit. Inside, they found a man named Benny Evangelista dead, seated behind his desk. His hands were neatly folded in his lap as though in prayer. Upstairs they found Mrs. Santina Evangelista and their four children dead as well. Benny was known as a myst…

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1996 Varginha UFO Incident - Interview w/ Bryan Bowden 1:10:09

3M ago1:10:09

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The Varginha UFO Incident involves a series of events in 1996 when residents of Varginha, Brazil claimed seeing one or more strange creatures and at least one unidentified flying object (UFO). Other associated claims include the capture of one or more extraterrestrial beings by the Brazilian authorities, animal fatalities at a zoo, and a woman impr…

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Haunted : The Heidi Wyrick Story 36:58

3M ago36:58

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The young Wyrick family had moved to the small town of Ellerslie, Georgia after buying their first house in 1989. Heidi's parents, Andrew and Lisa, wanted to move to the town to have a fresh start and to be in a safe place to raise a family. Shortly after moving in, Heidi had a new imaginary friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Multi Award Winning Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter 🎥 Javier Carreón 47:03

3M ago47:03

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter Javier Carreón. We also discuss Carreón’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Dulce Sabor [Sweet Hesitation]” and the art and craft of writing, directing, and producing short films. ABOUT Javier Carreón 🎬 Javier graduated from Actors Studio of Orange County and El Set. Carreó…

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Marie Kellier Visionary and Trailblazer 1:03:04

4M ago1:03:04

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Description On this week’s episode, Marie Kellier, Founder of the LA Carnival. We will talk to Marie about her life as a student at UCLA and wining student film writing awards when she was at UCLA and ultimately being disappointed with the film industry. About Marie Kellier Born in Jamaica Marie Kellier came to America as a young woman to pursue he…

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The Double-Edged Sword of Green Infrastructure 26:47

4M ago26:47

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When low income neighborhoods receive new parks and green spaces, it can be a huge win for long-term residents. But greening initiatives can invite what we call “green gentrification.” If the rent is cheap and the neighborhood is suddenly more attractive, walkable and bikeable, then it’s very likely that wealthier people will start moving in. These…

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Bonus: Disability Humor & Creating in Community with Steven Verdile

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Julia discusses disability, comedy, creativity, and treating people like people with Steven Verdile, the founder of the disability satire publication The Squeaky Wheel. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of the hosts and not necessarily those of their employers, clients, guests, and collabor…

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123 Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield — Monsters of the Deep Subconscious

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Julia and Victoria learn what the word “flannel” means in British English and formulate their own theories about what happened to a stranded deep-sea researcher in the devastatingly beautiful novel Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. Views expressed on Book Club with Julia and Victoria and bookclubwithjv.com are solely those of the hosts and…

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Unmasking the Bias: The Trouble with Automated Traffic Enforcement 16:18

6M ago16:18

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Automated Traffic Enforcement, or ATE, refers to a variety of tools that are used to enforce traffic laws through technology. You usually see them as red light cameras, and speed cameras. But there are also license plate readers, bus lane enforcement cameras, and many more examples. ATE is spreading across the country very fast. There are situation…

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122 How High We Go In the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu — Throw the Baby

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Julia and Victoria conclude that How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu is a very good book–Julia is just sad. Become a Member! Shop with us on Bookshop.org! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on The StoryGraph: Book Club with Julia & Victoria (Episodes 1-100) Reading Challenge Book Club with Julia & Victoria (Episo…

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121 Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan — Gossip and the Grotesque

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Julia and Victoria grapple with the grotesque narrative choices in Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan, translated by Chi-young Kim. Julia incorrectly uses the word “epigraph” when she means “epitaph” approximately 25 times. Become a Member! Shop with us on Bookshop.org! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on The StoryGraph: Book Club…

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Emerging Filmmaker and Content Creator in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 🎥 Áron Ferenc Kostyál 54:33

9M ago54:33

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with emerging filmmaker Áron Ferenc Kostyál about how he explores and interprets culture as a Mexican-ized Hungarian born filmmaker living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We also have an in-depth discussion about Áron’s latest work, a short film entitled, “Hide!” ABOUT Áron Ferenc Kostyál 🎬 Born in Budapest, Aron Kosty…

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Beyond Turnstiles: Seeking Justice in Transit, Not Just Fares 30:12

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A local bus or train ride usually costs between one and three dollars. But many Americans living in public transportation-dense cities choose to evade paying for transit tickets when possible. They get on the bus through the back door and avoid the driver. And in bigger cities, it’s common practice to hop the turnstile on the subway. Fare evasion c…

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29: DP World Tour Championship & RSM Classic Betting Preview 1:02:44

9M ago1:02:44

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Tune in to Episode 29 as Ollie Silverton, Ben Coley, Matt Cooper and Kit Alexander preview all of the action from the DP World Tour Championship (DP World Tour) & RSM Classic (PGA Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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120 Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule & Ryan Browne — What Would You Wish For?

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Julia and Victoria try to decipher the rules of Eight Billion Genies, the newest comic book series from Charles Soule and Ryan Browne, because Julia likes rules. They also learn about how one random French guy playing fast and loose with a One Thousand and One Nights translation made up most of what the “Western” world “knows” about “genies.” Tale …

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12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿 15:42

9M ago15:42

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🎙️ On this episode, we present the 12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🍿. ABOUT 12+1 Best Black Film Festivals for Emerging Independent Films and Filmmakers 🎬 When I wrote my first list of the “Top 12 Black Film Festivals” in 2008 for eZineArticles, I had no idea that nearly 15 years later, it would emerge a…

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28: Nedbank Golf Challenge & Butterfield Bermuda Championship Betting Preview 1:00:46

9M ago1:00:46

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Tune in to Episode 28 as Ollie Silverton, Ben Coley & Steve Bamford preview all of the action from the Nedbank Golf Challenge (DP World Tour) & Butterfield Bermuda Championship (PGA Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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How to Make It in Hollywood as a Successful Actor 🎭 Bechir Sylvain 1:08:02

10M ago1:08:02

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Haitian American actor Bechir Sylvain about how to make it in Hollywood as a successful professional actor, as well as the SAG Hollywood Actors Strike. Bechir’s storied career, which includes acting for film, television, and games, includes his portrayal of the characters EJ on the TNT hit series “Claws” and Willie…

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15 Critiques of the 15-Minute City 12:38

10M ago12:38

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The 15-minute city, or neighborhood, was conceived by Carlos Moreno, a professor and influencer in Paris. It’s an area where residents can access everything they need in their life - food, work, school, community gathering places - within 15 minutes of their home. The 15-minute city reduces reliance on cars, improves the quality of life for residen…

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27: Challenge Tour Grand Final & World Wide Technology Championship Betting Preview 57:14

10M ago57:14

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Tune in to Episode 27 as Kit Alexander, Matt Cooper & Niall Lyons preview all of the action from the Challenge Tour Grand Final & World Wide Technology Championship (PGA Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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119 The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow— People Have Always Been People

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Julia and Victoria are surprised to find hope and belonging in a new story of humanity with The Dawn of Everything by “the Davids” (Graeber and Wengrow), the anthropological clapback to Sapiens by Harrari. Become a Member! Shop with us on Bookshop.org! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on The StoryGraph: Book Club with Juli…

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Justice for George Floyd: The Tipping Point? ☮️ ✊🏾 Filmmaker, Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD 35:28

10M ago35:28

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with international and domestic multi-award-winner filmmaker and digital media scholar, yours truly, Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD, about my recent documentary short film, “Justice for George Floyd: The Tipping Point?” ABOUT Dr. Christopher C. Odom, MFA, PhD 🎬 Dr. Christopher C. Odom earned his PhD in Texts and Tech…

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26: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Betting Preview 40:45

10M ago40:45

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Tune in to Episode 26 as Matt Cooper & Tom Jacobs preview all of the action from the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (DP World Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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118 Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu — The One with the Lesbian Vampire

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Julia is truly bamboozled, Victoria embraces that she is a vampire girlie, and they both dig into the context of Joseph Sheridan LeFanu’s Carmilla, edited with commentary by the absolute legend Carmen Maria Machado. Become a Member! Shop with us on Bookshop.org! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on The StoryGraph: Book Club…

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25: Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters and Zozo Championship Preview 1:01:32

10M ago1:01:32

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Tune in to Episode 25 as Steve Bamford makes his debut to join Dave Tindall and preview all of the action from the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters (DP World Tour) & Zozo Championship (PGA Tour).By DP World Tour

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Migrant Human Rights 🇲🇽 Espacio Migrante ☮️ Sarah Soto and Jessica Valcin 1:02:16

10M ago1:02:16

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with Sarah Soto and Jessica Valcin from Espacio Migrante, a Tijuana, Mexico-based grassroots organization who advocates for the human rights of migrants along the border, in Mexico. Over the last 15 years, the diversity makeup of the migrant demographic has rapidly evolved into an international mix of migrants from all …

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24: acciona Open de España and Shriners Children's Open Betting Preview 56:14

10M ago56:14

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Tune in to Episode 24 as Martin Matthews and Matt Cooper preview all of the action from the acciona Open de España (DP World Tour) & Shriners Children's Open (PGA Tour).By DP World Tour

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Filmmaker BonVida and Actor Musician Leslie A. Jones aka Mister Jones 🎃 The Night Boyz Hip Hop Horror Film 1:11:57

11M ago1:11:57

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with filmmaker, BonVida, and actor, musician, Leslie A. Jones, aka, Mister Jones, about their recent urban Hip Hop Horror film, The Night Boyz. Get tickets now for The Night Boyz Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere on Saturday, October 14th at 2:30 PM by visiting https://TheNightBoyzMovie.com. ABOUT BonVida 🎬 BonVida studie…

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23: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship & Sanderson Farms Championship Betting Preview 1:08:28

11M ago1:08:28

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Tune in to Episode 23 as Kit Alexander, Dave Tindall and Niall Lyons preview all of the action from the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (DP World Tour) & Sanderson Farms Championship (PGA Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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Roadblocks of Reality: The Plight of Undocumented Immigrants in Dairy Country 31:21

11M ago31:21

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In Central Wisconsin, undocumented immigrants from Latin America make up the majority of the workforce in the dairy industry. Although these undocumented folks are allowed to own and register vehicles, they can’t get driver’s licenses without legal residency. As a result, police in rural Wisconsin often racially profile drivers of color, knowing th…

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117 Beyond the Story by BTS & Kang Myeong-seok — A Memoir or an Official Wiki?

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A Suga bias (Julia), a Jungkook bias (special guest RJ), a V bias (special guest Adam), and a person who knows almost nothing about K-pop (Victoria) have a spirited conversation about the style and silences of Beyond the Story: A 10-Year Record of BTS by Kang Myeong-seok and translated by Anton Hur, Clare Richards, and Slin Jung. There are… emotion…

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Filmmaker, Actor, Film Festival Director 🎬 Adrian Contreras 🌿 Cannes Film Festival and FICCMA 33:16

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🎙️ On this episode, we speak with prolific filmmaker, actor, and film festival director, Adrian Contreras, about his body of work, screening at the Cannes Film Festival, and Adrian’s 7th annual Madero City International Film Festival, aka (FICCMA). ABOUT Adrian Contreras 🎬 Carlos Adrián Contreras Juárez was born in Madero City Mexico. He studied at…

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22: The Ryder Cup Betting Preview with Ben Coley, Geoff Shackelford & Will Gray 53:42

11M ago53:42

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Tune in to Episode 22 as Ben Coley, Geoff Shackelford & Will Gray preview all of the action from the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club . 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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21: Cazoo Open de France Betting Preview Plus Ryder Cup Predictions 50:19

11M ago50:19

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Tune in to Episode 21 as Tom Jacobs and Dave Tindall preview all of the action from the Cazoo Open de France (DP World Tour) as well as their predictions ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone GC . 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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Actor, Activist, Social Media Influencer, Univision Political Correspondent 🎙️ Heidy Torres 51:46

11M ago51:46

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On this episode, we speak with actor, filmmaker, social media influencer, and Univision Political Correspondent, Heidy Torres. Through the arts, acting, on-air personality, and activism, Heidy uses emerging technology, such as TikTok and Instagram, to expand her brand, elevate social issues to public discourse, and empower the people to affect soci…

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Bonus: Creativity Under Capitalism with Nate Ragolia

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Julia and Victoria get into the weeds of cultivating a creative life while also having to pay bills with Nate Ragolia—writer, podcaster, and publisher at Spaceboy Books. They also decide which zoo animals they would be. Become a Member! Shop with us on Bookshop.org! Follow the podcast on Instagram and hang out with Victoria on The StoryGraph: Book …

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20: BMW PGA Championship & Fortinet Championship Betting Preview 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

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Tune in to Episode 20 as Ben Coley and Matt Cooper preview all of the action from the BMW PGA Championship (DP World Tour) & Fortinet Championship (PGA Tour). 18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. Visit: https://www.begambleaware.org/By DP World Tour

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