Best Courtney Ward Podcasts (2024)

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Super Soul Special: Shirley MacLaine: A Legendary Seeker 25:36

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Original Air Date: October 1, 2017 During her iconic 60-year Hollywood career, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was also a pioneer by being outspoken in her beliefs about spirituality, meditation and reincarnation. Oprah calls Shirley one of her “great spiritual teachers.” This episode is a continuation of the metaphysical conversation Oprah …

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What Putin Wants, with Peter Clement 1:25:47

1h ago1:25:47

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For more than 40 years, Peter Clement has studied Russian political culture and leaders--serving for most of that time as an analyst, manager, and executive at the CIA before his retirement in 2018. He has PhD in Russian history, teaches at Columbia University, and has thought long and hard about what makes Vladimir Putin tick. He joined David Prie…

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Opportunities for Vancouver’s Housing Sector from General Manager, Planning, for City of Vancouver, Josh White 26:00

14h ago26:00

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Josh White ended up in politics by accident. After volunteering to write policy with Nenshi in Calgary, he ended up working as the Senior Policy Advisor when Nenshi won the election. He has also worked for the City of Calgary on city and regional planning, eventually ending up as the General Manager, Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability for the …

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Grace and Gratitude 24:09

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Original Air Date: January 27, 2021 One of Oprah’s favorite quotes comes from German mystic Meister Eckhart. He said, “If the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you,’ that will be enough.” Oprah says when she started keeping a gratitude journal more than 20 years ago, it was one of the most important things she’s done. The daily prac…

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Gaming Out an Insurrection with Jesse Moss 1:04:28

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It’s January 6, 2025. Congress has convened to certify electoral votes in the presidential election. But members of the U.S. military are in revolt, throwing their support behind the losing candidate. The legitimate president huddles in the Situation Room with his top advisers and Cabinet. They have six hours to prevent violent protests from explod…

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Super Soul Special: Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence 101 34:22

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Original Air Date: December 31, 2018 Do you have a good sense of how others see the world? Psychologist, journalist and best-selling author Daniel Goleman discusses his ground-breaking research on emotional intelligence. Daniel explains how we can enhance and manage our emotions to expand our brain capacity. As a pioneer in the emotional and social…

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Reconceptualizing National Security with Gina Bennett 1:33:38

2h ago1:33:38

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Gina Bennett had a remarkable intelligence career of more than three decades, focusing on counterterrorism even before the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and continuing to apply that expertise long after 9/11. She has written a book about how national security and parenting lessons reinforce each other, taught students at Georgetown Unive…

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Can You Actually Build Affordable Housing in Canada? With Mark Erickson, Studio North 19:11

20d ago19:11

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Mark Erickson is the Principal and Owner of Studio North – a Calgary-based architectural firm that specializes in custom homes, heritage renovations, multi-family units, laneway housing and public art. Mark joins Al to talk about the surprising challenges of laneway housing builds, if it’s actually possible to build something that is affordable in …

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Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tina Fey: Your Life in Focus 42:34

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Original Air Date: January 15, 2020 As a part of Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Tina Fey sits down with Oprah in front of a live audience in St. Paul, Minnesota. The actress, comedian, writer, producer, playwright and New York Times best-selling author discusses her lifetime WW m…

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The Art of Political Lawyering with Bob Bauer 1:18:01

7d ago1:18:01

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On this week’s show, Lawfare’s Editor in Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with longtime Democratic lawyer Bob Bauer to discuss his mémoire of political lawyering, “The Unraveling Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis.” Bauer, a longtime Lawfare contributing editor, discusses his career as a litigating street fighter on behal…

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Super Soul Special: Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson: A Better You Through Trust and Gratitude 31:23

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Original Air Date: January 8, 2018 Paul Williams is the songwriting legend behind hits such as Barbra Streisand's Oscar-winning song, "Evergreen," Kermit the Frog's beloved "Rainbow Connection" and the Carpenters classic "We've Only Just Begun." Paul says that, at the height of his fame, an addiction to alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed him. After…

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Confirmations for National Security Positions with Arnold Punaro 1:20:15

14d ago1:20:15

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At the start of every presidential administration, the nominees for more than 1,000 civilian positions require Senate confirmation. A large number of those are in the Department of Defense, with confirmation responsibility going to the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). And whether it's a new administration or not, the committee processes doze…

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Has Calgary’s Re-Zoning Changed the Way People Are Building? With Kayla Browne, Founder of BOLD 27:01

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Kayla Browne is the Founder of BOLD Workshop Architecture – a progressive architecture and development studio located in Calgary. BOLD aims to produce excellent designs for their clients and the community while creating authentic connections to place. In this episode, Kayla joins Al to talk about how Calgary’s recent re-zoning has affected what sty…

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Super Soul Special: Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying “Yes” (And "No" Too) 35:05

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Original Air Date: November 15, 2017 Prolific TV show creator, writer and executive producer Shonda Rhimes reflects on her memoir “Year of Yes.” The force behind the hit shows "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder," Shonda explains how saying “yes” for one year allowed her to live a more awakened life. She also shares the one…

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Rocky Mountain High with Courtney Kube and Gordon Lubold 49:39

26d ago49:39

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This week, we’re at the Aspen Security Forum, the annual gathering of national security and foreign policy heavyweights. The conference regularly draws senior government and military officials from the United States and around the world to chew over the big issues of the day, and this time we had a full plate. It’s not exactly hardship duty escapin…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: The Seeds 20:45

27d ago20:45

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Original Air Date: February 24, 2021 When you pay attention to what feeds your energy, you move in the direction of the life for which you were intended. Trust that the Universe has bigger, wider, deeper dreams for you than you could ever imagine for yourself. Think about the parable of the mustard seed: if you have faith, even if it’s as tiny as a…

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Politics and National Security in the Star Wars Universe, with Chris Kempshall 2:03:07

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The Star Wars universe gets a lot of attention for its lightsabers, space battles, and witty droids. But over the decades, a rich lore has developed around its history and politics. Dr. Chris Kempshall researches and writes at the intersection of real-world history, with a focus on the First World War, and the Star Wars universe. His books include …

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Calgary’s Middle Housing History and What the Future Holds with Paul Battistella 19:48

1M ago19:48

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Paul Battistella is a developer in Calgary that has transformed how development happens within established neighbourhoods. Coming from a family of developers, Paul has unique insight into Calgary’s history with infill and middle housing, along with a wealth of experience to inform what we can expect to see next. Want to learn more about middle hous…

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Super Soul Special: Amandla Stenberg: My Authenticity is my Activism 19:43

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Original Air Date: May 29, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, actress, social media disrupter and feminist Amandla Stenberg talks about the importance of vulnerability and finding strength in your identity. She shares her journey of becoming comfortable with her authentic self and loving who she was born to be. Amandla, who portrayed R…

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The Largest Sting Operation of All Time with Joseph Cox 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

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Joseph Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist and the co-founder of 404 Media. He is also the world’s leading reporter on the FBI's Anom sting operation, a topic he has written about in the new book, Dark Wire: The Incredbile True Story of the Largest Sting Operation Ever. Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode wa…

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Unveiling the Path Through Aged Care Labyrinths with Marie Paulson 1:02:32

1M ago1:02:32

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When the road ahead seems shrouded in the complexities of aged care, fear not, for Marie Paulson, the visionary behind Aged Care Choices Australia, joins me, Amy Bennett, to shed light on navigating this challenging landscape. Together, we unravel the emotional and fiscal threads of transitioning loved ones into care, from the significance of early…

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Super Soul Special: David Brooks: The Road to Character 33:52

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Original Air Date: November 20, 2017 New York Times columnist, political pundit and bestselling author David Brooks reveals how we can discover and build a stronger, more meaningful moral character and deeper inner life. David shares his personal and well-researched path on the road to “save his own soul.” He takes listeners on a journey through hi…

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Charting Success: Brad Filiponi's Journey from Photographer to Real Estate Innovator 1:13:14

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Navigating the high seas of entrepreneurship and family life, Brad Filiponi, boxbrownie.com's co-founder, joins me on a voyage where we chart the course from snapping photos to revolutionizing real estate. In this heart-to-heart, Brad opens the treasure map to striking work-life harmony, revealing how he juggles the waves of a demanding career with…

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The Librarians Who Saved Books in World War II, with Kathy Peiss 1:12:16

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As the Second World War started, an unsung cadre of US librarians and other information management professionals was making its way to Europe to acquire printed material that could help American analysts understand international threats. As the war went on, the mission of these experts expanded to also include an unprecedented effort to locate, pre…

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Transitioning From Single Family Development to Middle with Ryan Doherty 21:26

2M ago21:26

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In this week’s episode we’re talking with Ryan Doherty, owner of Pen Lake Ventures Inc, a boutique real estate firm specializing in owning and developing urban properties. He joins Al to talk about his transition from single family home development to middle housing. Ryan shares his perspective on investing in middle housing projects and how to ret…

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Super Soul Special: Michael Pollan: Conscious Eating 34:16

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Original Air Date: July 9, 2018 New York Times best-selling author and food expert Michael Pollan discusses our evolving relationship with food, what it means to eat with a fuller consciousness and how having a heightened awareness of the food that goes into our bodies can improve our physical and spiritual well-being. Michael says that food is an …

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Libertarianism and National Security with Katherine Mangu-Ward 1:16:45

2M ago1:16:45

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Libertarianism doesn’t fit easily on the traditional left-right spectrum of American politics. The philosophy upholds personal liberty as a core value. What does it have to say about matters of foreign policy and national security, which encompass ideas about self-defense but also protection of the state? Katherine Mangu-Ward sat down with Shane Ha…

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The Unyielded Spirit of Anne Barnett in Championing Smoke Alarm Awareness 45:41

2M ago45:41

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When life throws curveballs, some stand out as exemplars of resilience and positivity—Anne Barnett of Coast Smoke Alarms is one such figure, a beacon of dedication and can-do spirit. Her story unfolds in our latest episode, revealing how she rose from a 13-year-old working to support her family during her father's illness, to a revered Sales and Ac…

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy 23:34

2M ago23:34

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This bonus episode of Super Soul features highlights from the CNN special Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy. This star-studded tribute honors freedom, advancement and the trailblazers who led the way. CNN correspondent and anchor Victor Blackwell hosts conversations with celebrated artists including John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robin…

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What Canadians Can Learn from the California’s Housing Policies with Greg Morrow 42:24

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Greg Morrow is the Executive Director and Faculty Director at the UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design. In this episode, Greg joins Al to talk about the middle housing process in California and what Canada can learn from it. They talk about the cost of housing, how middle housing affects transit and what is realistically needed to create dev…

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At Home with Neil Patrick Harris, His Fiancé David Burtka & Their Twins 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Original Air Date: June 3, 2012 Oprah visits Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris, his fiancé David Burtka and their 18-month old twins, Harper and Gideon, at their home in the quiet suburbs of Los Angeles. In a television exclusive, this modern American family opens their home and private family life to Oprah and her cameras for the first time. …

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The People Who Turn Lies into Reality, with Renée DiResta 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

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Renée DiResta is the author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies into Reality. Until the other day, she was one of the brains behind the Stanford Internet Observatory, where she did pioneering work studying Internet information streams how they generate. The day before this podcast was recorded, news broke that Stanford was shutting down—o…

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[SPECIAL EPISODE] Mayor Sohi Interview: Edmonton’s Innovative Middle Housing Policies 37:02

3M ago37:02

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Following the largest public hearing in Calgary’s history, City Council made a future-altering decision to empower Calgarians and provide the opportunity to develop middle housing. Just a few months earlier, Edmonton City Council was met with little opposition when they made a similar change, despite even more aggressive policy. So, what was the di…

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How to Find Financing for Middle Housing Projects with Tye Reidie, Principal at Canada ICI 21:30

2M ago21:30

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This week Al is talking with Tye Reidie, Principal at Canada ICI (aka, Al’s “finance guru”). In this episode, Al and Tye talk about Canada ICI’s work, how to find financing for middle housing projects, managing debt for a project, the Canadian rental market, interest rates and what it actually takes to participate in middle housing. Want to learn m…

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Super Soul Special: Janet Mock: Redefining Realness 36:44

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Original Air Date: February 7, 2018 Janet Mock, the transgender advocate, television host and New York Times best-selling author, discusses her powerful journey, the importance of speaking your truth, and becoming the person you know you were always meant to be. Janet offers insight into not only her transgender experience but also the importance o…

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FDR, Charles Lindbergh, and Presidential Libraries with Paul Sparrow 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

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Paul Sparrow, who served as Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum from 2015 to 2022, has written the book Awakening the Spirit of America about the war of words between FDR and Charles Lindbergh in 1940-41. He joined host David Priess to discuss his path to the FDR Library, the history of presidential libraries, how …

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Navigating Career Shifts and Property Investments with Demi Patterson 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Have you ever considered what it takes to not only change careers but to also inspire and empower a whole community? Demi Patterson, the trailblazing founder of Confident Happy Women, joins us to share her remarkable transformation from leading a fashion business in Athens to igniting a revolution in beauty education in Australia. Through her mento…

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Alberta Real Estate Isn’t Slowing Down with Jared Chamberlain 22:09

3M ago22:09

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Jared Chamberlain is the Team Lead at Chamberlain Group, a Calgary-based real estate group that services Calgary and the surrounding area. Jared joins Al to talk about Calgary’s citywide rezoning, the city’s fast expansion, what is happening with interest rates and when people considering buying property should take the plunge. Show notes: 00:30 – …

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