Best Diana Tangente Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 161: Lola Greene Baldwin - One of America's First Female Police Officers 41:41

3M ago41:41

41:41

Finally out of the snow and ice and back to good old rain in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, you will hear about the trailblazing Lola Greene Baldwin who was one of the first female police officers in the United States. She helped open the door for women into what was exclusively a male profession. Colleen is going to tell you two stories a…

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Episode 160: Fast and Furious Inspiration - A Bunch of Short Stories 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

We hope everyone's 2024 is getting off to a good start. We have a little different format this week. Instead of two shorts and a long story, we have a bunch of short stories that will inspire you. It is a tornado of happiness coming at you. #BeKind Send us a Text Message. We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspir…

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Episode 159: Arnold Schwarzenneger Says Be Useful 44:43

4M ago44:43

44:43

Welcome to 2024! We have a great episode to start off the new year. Colleen gives some tips on New Year's intentions (don't say resolutions) and Teresa talks about Arnold Schwarzenneger's book Be Useful. You will come away inspired. #HappyNewYear Send us a Text Message. We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own inspirat…

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Episode 158: Finding Mike - A Story About Hope and Kindness 53:15

4M ago53:15

53:15

It's almost Christmas! Teresa and Colleen wish everyone a very merry holiday season and some peace on earth. We could really use that right now. But to help you get inspired for the season of giving, we have three great stories for you. Teresa talks about a teen who is giving new life to Legos and actor/director Henry Winkler, who really is just a …

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Episode 157: The Real Supremes - Women of the Supreme Court 57:12

5M ago57:12

57:12

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tangential Inspiration. This episode is a long one, but oh so good and inspiring. Colleen talks about bone marrow transplants and how someone can help give the gift of life and Teresa talks about the incredible women of the U.S. Supreme Court. These are some amazing women! Come have a listen. #PeaceOnEarth Se…

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Episode 156: The Super Christopher Reeve 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

Yep, we are late with this episode. Such a busy time of year. But don't despair, there is a lot of inspiration to be found in this podcast. Colleen talks about the amazing life of actor and activist Christopher Reeve and how a Superman still did super things after being paralyzed from the neck down. Teresa talks about a young man who brought power …

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Episode 155: The Boys in the Boat 44:58

5M ago44:58

44:58

Happy Thanksgiving! Time to gather with family and friends and be thankful for what we have. We are thankful for all of our listeners! We hope that this episode will brighten your holiday. Colleen talks about a rapper who runs a daycare and how Jeopardy fame is helping fight pancreatic cancer. What is awesome? Teresa talks about the story of the Bo…

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Episode 154: A Less Stress Thanksgiving 30:51

6M ago30:51

30:51

Next week is Thanksgiving and we are excited! Time to share our gratitude and spend time with family. Colleen is coming at you with some helpful tips on how to make your holiday preparations more enjoyable at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving does not have to be stressful! Teresa has some stories about some "superheroes" that you are going to love and one…

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Episode 153: Diana Nyad Never Ever Gives Up 49:42

6M ago49:42

49:42

Three very inspirational stories this week. First Colleen talks about how Lego MRI machines are making hospital visits less scary. Teresa talks about Diana Nyad, the first person to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys, through shark-infested water, without a shark cage, at 64. Her never give-up attitude is contagious. And Colleen finishes with a sto…

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Episode 152: AMBER Alerts Saving Lives 42:01

6M ago42:01

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We hope everyone had a great Halloween last night. Now that the spooky is over, we can focus on inspiring stories. Sadly, we lost Matthew Perry over the weekend, so Teresa has a bit of a memorial for this very funny Friend, who did more than make people laugh. Then Colleen talks about the tragic start for AMBER Alerts, and how it these alerts are m…

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Episode 151: Ana's Story - Finding Hope in the Darkness 38:23

6M ago38:23

38:23

It's starting to get dark out early. As winter settles in, there is just more darkness. But if you look for it, you can find the light. Whether it is a nice cozy fire or a friend's smile, there is light to find. We are bringing the light with three stories this week. First, Colleen tells a tale of community and friendship, as a town takes care of t…

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Episode 150: The Astronauts of Space X's Inspiration 4 Mission 29:13

7M ago29:13

29:13

Wow! 150 episodes. It has gone by so fast. This is a wonderful episode. Colleen talks about the civilian astronauts of Space X's Inspiration 4 mission and how that mission raised millions for St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. You will love this story! It has all the good feels to it! Teresa tells the tale of how tragedy sometimes leads to good things …

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Episode 149: Oogy - The Inspirational Story About A Dog and His Forever Family 31:12

7M ago31:12

31:12

Welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast! Some great stories for you this episode. Colleen shares two stories about people sharing with others. The first is a little girl who shares her love of books with senior citizens, and the second is about a group of friends that get together to give extraordinary tips to unexpecting s…

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Episode 148: Freeing Yourself With Boundaries 35:54

7M ago35:54

35:54

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. So glad you are joining us. In this episode, Colleen talks about setting healthy boundaries and gives six great tips on how boundaries can make life better. Teresa talks about how new farming practices may be a powerful tool to combat climate change and how a failed suicid…

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Episode 147: From Video Gamer to Professional Racer - Jann Mardenborough 36:49

7M ago36:49

36:49

What a great week for inspiration! Teresa brings you the amazing story of Jann Mardenborough, a video gamer who was so skilled at racing games, he actually became a successful racecar driver. The movie currently in theaters, Gran Turismo, is about this amazing young man. Colleen has two awesome stories. One is a heartwarming story about some colleg…

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Episode 146: The Amazing Dancing Life of Fred Astaire 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

What a great week this is for inspiration. Colleen tells the story of Fred Astaire, one of the most famous and talented dancers of all time. Teresa tells the story of a kindergarten kid who is making a difference for the victims of the Maui Fires, and the story of Scout, a determined dog who is also making a difference with seniors. This is a fun e…

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Episode 145: Peace Pilgrim's Walk of Love 38:29

8M ago38:29

38:29

This episode is all kinds of inspirational. First, you have Colleen talking about one of my favorite stories, Musa Motha, an incredible one-legged dancer. If you haven't seen him dance, watch the YouTube video link below. You will be in awe! Colleen also talks about a special camp that is set up to help kids with missing or different limbs learn to…

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Episode 144: Mindfully Moving into Fall 42:07

8M ago42:07

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This week as been a little cooler, particularly after the scorching weeks we have had recently. Doesn't seem like Fall is just around the corner, but it is. Colleen has some great tips on how to mindfully transition into Fall and hacks on surviving the holidays. Teresa is going to talk about the creator of Barbie and a mom who turned a horrible tra…

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Episode 143: Heroes of the Maui Fires 33:35

8M ago33:35

33:35

We are back! Just a short little break to get some summer fun in. In this episode, Teresa will talk about the heroes out of the Maui Fires. Colleen will talk about the town who so lovingly honored the town milkman when he retired, happy tears! And then she talks about a restaurant that is taking a chance on kids and doing amazing things in their li…

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Episode 142: The Unsinkable Molly Brown 32:47

9M ago32:47

32:47

Yep, we're late this week. Sometimes summer just gets in the way. But we have a great episode that was worth the wait. Colleen talks about the Titanic survivor and all-around girl-powered Molly Brown and Teresa talks about a recent advance in the fight against the deadly disease malaria and a chef who is doing amazing things for others. Come have a…

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Episode 141: Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven Says Make Your Bed - Part II 40:06

9M ago40:06

40:06

Yay! Colleen is back to Tangential Inspiration. And this is a great episode. Colleen talks a little bit about her recent surgery and the process of getting a Cochlear implant to restore hearing in one of her ears, and later she talks about Dr. House (not the tv one) who invented the Cochlear implant and pioneered some other hearing-related treatmen…

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Episode 140 - Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven Says Make Your Bed - Part I 24:00

9M ago24:00

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Hello there! Welcome to the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. Another solo episode with Teresa as Colleen recovers. We hope Colleen will be back next week. Teresa has a healthy serving of inspiration this week, with two stories about amazing medical stories you will surely enjoy and Part I of a two-part look at Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven, who …

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Episode 139: The US Secret Weapon of World War II - The Navajo Code Talkers 26:04

10M ago26:04

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We are missing Colleen this week who is out for a surgery, but she will be returning soon. Teresa still brings the inspiration this week, starting off with a story of how two women changed an unhoused man's life after 17 years on the streets. Then Teresa does her deep dive on the amazing Navajo Code Talkers who were instrumental in winning the War …

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Episode 138: Tina Welling and How Journaling Set Prisoners Free 34:52

10M ago34:52

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Loving the summer weather here in the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful skies, not too hot, and of course, our home state of Oregon is beautiful. Something about all that blue sky puts a smile on my face and makes a little more room to be inspired. This week, Teresa talks about Tina Welling and how she helped prisoners learn about themselves through jou…

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Episode 137: A Guide to Finding Inspiration 38:07

10M ago38:07

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Yes, we are a day late. 4th of July put us a little behind, but that doesn't mean there isn't a fabulous episode awaiting you. This week, Teresa talks about the Vietnamese Mother Teresa, a basketball-playing spelling bee machine, and a rock climber who won't let a little thing like being in his 90s stop him. And then Colleen is going to give us an …

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Episode 136: The Invisible Girls by Sarah Thebarge 38:08

10M ago38:08

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We are back from a little rest and ready to inspire once again! Colleen is going to talk about her trip to Arlington, Virginia, and her visit to the historic Torpedo Factory. It is 100% not what you are thinking. It's so cool! She also talks about an Instagram and YouTube project that gives voices and comfort to differently-abled people, that start…

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A Brief Intermission 7:08

11M ago7:08

7:08

We are taking the week off with college students coming home and graduations to celebrate. Teresa has a quick story about an Oregon artist who is celebrating an early Black Oregon pioneer just to keep the inspiration flowing until we return next week! Send us a Text Message. We would love to hear from you. Send us your comments or even your own ins…

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Episode 135: Clara Hale - America's Mother Teresa 38:11

11M ago38:11

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Need an inspiration break? Here it is. Three great stories to inspire you and to remember the good in the world. Colleen shares a story about a grumpy cat that inspired her owner to help elderly pet owners and the author of the Mitford series, who against the odds became a New York Times Best Selling Author, and created the charming people of Mitfo…

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Episode 134: More than Just a Chef: Julia Childs 35:35

11M ago35:35

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You know Colleen loves a good cookbook. So this episode Colleen covers one of the pioneers of the modern cookbook, and an amazing modern woman, Julia Child. You won't believe this woman's amazing life before she even set foot in the kitchen. Teresa has two stories of two incredible young people. One is a burn victim who is creating a movement to he…

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Episode 133: Chris Nikic - 1% Better All the Way to the Finish Line 49:42

11M ago49:42

49:42

Despite the Tangential Inspiration crew having the plague this week, we have a great podcast for you. We may sound a little sick, but our spirits were soaring with these great tales of inspiration. Colleen has two very interesting stories about archeology of all things- the mysterious Nazca Lines and King Tut's tomb. Teresa does a story about Chris…

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Episode 132: Interview with Jon Slifka - His Disability Does Not Define Him 49:56

11M ago49:56

49:56

We were lucky enough to be able to interview Jon Slifka. You probably haven't heard of him, but you will, and for good reason. Jon is an amazing advocate for the disabled community in Connecticut and elsewhere. In a wheelchair himself, Jon has used his experience to help improve access and quality of life for other people with disabilities. And the…

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Episode 131: Finding a Little Thing Called Happiness 30:24

12M ago30:24

30:24

Hello, fellow inspiration enthusiasts! This episode is short, but packed with inspiration. Hear Teresa tell the stories of two young men who are helping others in some creative ways. Then Colleen talks about eight common traits of people who have found happiness and you can do it too! It is a great episode and you are going to feel good listening f…

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Episode 130: Charles Schulz - Four Frames of Wholesomeness 36:43

12M ago36:43

36:43

In a world where there is so much just negative and trashy stuff, it's nice to find some kindness, decency, and wholesomeness. We found some and we are willing to share it with you. Starting off, Jerry Seinfeld's wife, Jessica Seinfeld, is not only a superstar in the kitchen, with a lot of great cookbooks, but she is also helping young families in …

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Episode 129: Theodore Roosevelt - Father of Our National Parks 52:36

12M ago52:36

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Theodore Roosevelt- President, Rough Rider, Soldier and . . . nature lover? Of all the US Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt may have the most macho image, but he was also thinking about preserving the beauty and resources of the United States for future generations. This guy is really very interesting. We also have a story about a cat, reunited across…

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Episode 128: Saving My Enemy - A Story of Forgiveness and Healing 38:19

1y ago38:19

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Hello, fellow seekers of Inspiration. You have found what you are looking for, inspiration is inside. Teresa starts off with the story of two deaf mountain climbers whose next adventure is Mt. Everest. Then Teresa tells the tale of two soldiers on opposite sides of a war who decades later help each other heal and find forgiveness for each other and…

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Episode 127: Matt Damon - Bringing Water to the World 38:17

1y ago38:17

38:17

You always hear about the scandals and dirty laundry of Hollywood celebrities. But what about the good guys out there trying to improve the world with the gifts they have been given? Let's start off with Jeremy Renner, who is using his Marvel celebrity to take decommissioned city vehicles to make mobile centers that are helping out communities all …

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Episode 126: Elderly Athletes - Age Isn't Stopping Them From Being Beasts! 45:56

1y ago45:56

45:56

Alright. I admit it. That is not a great title. But I am super tired and it's late. So it is what it is. That does not mean that the stories aren't first-rate and inspiring. Colleen talks about the Home Edit ladies, which is not just a story about being organized, but a story about some pretty amazing strength. And speaking of strength, Teresa talk…

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Episode 125: Teen Angel, Cancer Warrior - Olivia Newton John 41:20

1y ago41:20

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It's really Spring- everything is in bloom and allergies abound!! We love this time of year, nature is waking up and the sun is shining a bit more. A great time to go outside, take a deep breath, and listen to some inspiring stories. While you check out those new blooms, think about the honeybees, and how they need our help. Teresa will talk about …

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Episode 124: Life Changing Music from Garbage - The Landfill Harmonic 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

Spring is in the air and so is inspiration! Teresa starts off with the amazing story of Birute Galidakas, who lived in the jungles of Borneo for years studying and helping to protect the wild orangutans. Then there is the magic of the Landfill Harmonic, a group of children from Paraguay, who use instruments made out of landfill garbage, to play inc…

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Episode 123: Patsy Mink - The Small But Fierce Equality Warrior 48:07

1y ago48:07

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Welcome to Inspiration Country! In this episode, we are going to be exploring Title IX, the law that requires educational institutions that receive Federal funds to not discriminate in educational or sports activities. I know, I know - sounds dry as toast, but let me tell you it isn't! Especially when you talk about Patsy Mink, the fiesty Congressw…

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Episode 122: Julie Andrews - Entertainment Royalty 46:29

1y ago46:29

46:29

Welcome to another episode of the Tangential Inspiration Podcast. In this episode, we cover Vietnam War hero, Doug Hegdahl, who helped save the lives of 256 prisoners of war by playing dumb. Colleen does a deep dive into the lovely Julie Andrews, Ms. Mary Poppins herself, and her incredible career. And Teresa shares the story of Janic Lintz, whose …

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Episode 121: Carol Burnett - More Than Just a Queen of Comedy 59:54

1y ago59:54

59:54

Ha ha. LOL. LMAO. 🤣. However you say it, everyone loves to laugh. This week we cover the health benefits of laughter and Carol Burnett, who is one funny lady, and one of the first Queens of Comedy. Carol's humor, compassion, and love make her one of our favorite people! And laughter is not the only way to feel good- you can dance your pants off too…

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Episode 120: Jimmy Carter - The Best Ex-President 49:48

1y ago49:48

49:48

Warning- Big Inspiration Ahead! Ok, now that you have been warned, get ready for an inspiration avalanche. Colleen is going to talk about the show-stealing Superbowl sign language performers. Teresa is going to talk about the amazing life of Jimmy Carter, and how his impact in the world increased AFTER he was done with the most powerful position in…

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Episode 119: Steve Gleason - No White Flags 44:58

1y ago44:58

44:58

You are just walking along, slip your headphones on, and BAM - Inspiration by Podcast. That is what you are in for this episode. As Black History Month closes out, we have the indomitable Mary McLeod Bethune, an early civil rights leader. Then there is former NFL player Steve Gleason, whose biggest success is his off-the-field battle as an advocate…

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Episode 118: The Brilliant Women Behind Hidden Figures 47:54

1y ago47:54

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This episode covers a lot of great inspiration! It starts off with Colleen talking about the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drumond, who used her life being turned upside down to start a blog that turned into something much bigger (and more delicious). Then Teresa and Colleen discuss the absolutely brilliant and brave women behind the Hidden Figures book and m…

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Episode 117: The Voice of Nature - David Attenborough 58:22

1y ago58:22

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This episode is a little longer than normal, but that is just because there are so many inspiring things going on in this episode! First, we welcome our new co-host, Colleen Torgerson! This is so exciting and fun. In this episode, Teresa covers the Tuskegee Airman, the first Black fighter squadron with an incredible war record, and David Attenborou…

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Episode 116: Thurgood Marshall and the Daring Women of War 29:31

1y ago29:31

29:31

Happy February! So, a little different this week, instead of two shorts and a long story, we have two longer stories. In celebration of Black History Month, we have a story about the first Black Supreme Court Justice and a true hero of the Civil Rights Movement, Thurgood Marshall. Then, we have the story of three brave women who challenged their ro…

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Episode 115: Coretta Scott King - A Legend of Her Own - Part 2 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

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Inspiration. That is what you will find in this episode, plain and simple. Teresa continues her deep dive with Part 2 on the indomitable Coretta Scott King. Everybody should know about this woman and her major role in the Civil Rights Movement. There are also some great stories of people opening up their homes and businesses to help out people (and…

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Episode 114: Coretta Scott King - A Legend of Her Own - Part 1 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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Here in the States, we just celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This amazing civil rights leader is well-known around the world. What is not as well known is the story of Coretta Scott King, MLK's wife. This woman is so inspiring and played a huge role in Martin Luther King's success and the civil rights movement. This is a story that needs to …

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Episode 113: Bono - Philanthropy In the Name of Love 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

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Three great stories for you this week! First, the story of Nancy Russell and her amazing efforts to preserve the scenic Columbia Gorge, then a deep dive on Bono, the singer for the band U2, and his amazing work fighting for impoverished people throughout the world, and third, a story of how a school in Redmond, Oregon is giving students valuable sk…

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