Best Fred Kennedy Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode 7.5B: "Kennedy good, CIA bad!" Feat. JFK Conspiracy critic Fred Litwin & Dallas tour guide Dan Evans 2:24:49

10d ago2:24:49

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The one where JFK researcher Fred Litwin scrutinizes the conspiracy theories that claim the CIA murdered President Kennedy, and where we chat about Dealey Plaza, conspiracy tourism, Lee Harvey Oswald, General Edwin Walker, and President Lyndon Johnson with veteran Dallas tour guide Daniel Evans. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 Pre-show announcement & eulogy 0:…

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Patti Smith on Her Memoir “Bread of Angels,” Fifty Years After Her Début Album, “Horses” 40:01

4m ago40:01

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Patti Smith’s album “Horses” came out fifty years ago, on November 10, 1975, launching her to stardom almost overnight. An anniversary reissue came out this year, to rapturous reviews. Yet being a rock star was never Smith’s intention: she was a published poet before “Horses” came out, and had also written a play with Sam Shepard. Music was an afte…

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Michael Shrieve - Legendary Drummer With Santana. A Star Of Woodstock. Played on Rolling Stones' "Emotional Rescue" LP. Member Of GO With Steve Winwood And Al Di Meola! 45:48

1d ago45:48

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Michael Shrieve is the legendary drummer with Santana who became a superstar at Woodstock with his incredible drum solo in “Soul Sacrifice” during the band’s set. He went on to play with a Who’s Who in the music business including Steve Winwood and Al Di Meola in GO, a fusion supergroup, another band with Sammy Hagar and Neil Schon, and with Supert…

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Bringing Legends to Life with Caitlin Fitzgerald 1:27:25

2d ago1:27:25

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This week, multidisciplinary artist and researcher Caitlin Fitzgerald joins AP for a conversation about her art, the stories behind her work in various mediums, and folklore which infuses storytelling down through the ages. Caitlin creates visual art in the form of ceramics, stained glass, illustration, mixed media, and digital art- all of which sh…

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Jane Eisner - Acclaimed Journalist And Author. Former Editor-In-Chief Of The Forward. Interviewed Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Benjamin Netanyahu. Author Of New Carole King Biography! 26:23

3d ago26:23

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Jane Eisner is an acclaimed journalist, author, educator and nonprofit leader. She was the editor-in-chief of The Forward, the influential Jewish newspaper. She’s been a professor at Columbia School of Journalism and a reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s interviewed Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Benjamin Netanyahu among others. Her…

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What Resistance Means to Governor J. B. Pritzker 27:08

3d ago27:08

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Few Democratic officials have been more outspoken in opposition to the Trump Administration than J. B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois. He seems almost to relish antagonizing Trump, who has suggested Pritzker should be in jail. Meanwhile, ICE and Border Patrol have targeted Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois, with immigration sweeps more aggress…

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Xito Lovell - Afro-Panamanian Grammy And Latin Grammy Winning Trombonist, Flugelhorn Player, Composer. Leader Of Que Xopa Collective. Performed With Ruben Blades, Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello, Jon Batiste ... 33:07

4d ago33:07

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Xito Lovell is an Afro-Panamanian Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning trombonist, flugelhorn player, composer and vocalist. He’s a protege of Ruben Blades and the leader of the Que Xopa Collective. He’s performed at major festivals including the Newport, Glastonbury and Riviera Maya Jazz Festivals and he’s had two recent appearances on The Tonigh…

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Jonathan Grimes, Zia Tammami, Mark Ballard 44:34

18h ago44:34

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President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Jonathan Grimes is joined by veteran jazz and blues radio host Zia Tammami to talk the upcoming River City Jazz Masters performance by ARTEMIS. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/river-city-jazz-masters-artemis and use code ENGSTER50 for discount off y…

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Fred Dent, Andy Anderson, Hillar Moore, Shannon Abney 44:31

1d ago44:31

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Financial advisors Fred Dent and Andy Anderson speak on their differing philosophies on the markets and investments. District Attorney Hillar Moore sheds light on the upcoming Thrive EBR proposal. Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana Shannon Abney shares information about Volunteers of Americ…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 520 – The Loose End 25:34

1d ago25:34

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Loose End from Titan Comics and Hard Case Crime! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 520 – The Loose End appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Marc Broussard - Singer-Songwriter Of "Bayou Soul": Funk, Blues, R&B, Rock And Pop. Latest Album Features Joe Bonamassa! 31:39

6d ago31:39

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Marc Broussard is a Louisiana born musician whose music has been called “Bayou Soul” and “Swamp Pop”. It’s a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop together with his Southern roots. He learned music from his father, Ted Broussard, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist for “The Boogie Kings”. He’s performed on many of the late night network TV talk shows.…

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Tom Miller on Taking Creative Risks and How All Poets Suck But Him 48:33

2d ago48:33

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Jonathan welcomes poet Tom Miller to the podcast to talk about his latest book, All Poets Suck But Me: Why Am I Sad, and about poetry's evolving place within the larger media landscape. Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠staystrange.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strangertv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Mary Stein, George Kennedy, Remembering Dick Cheney, Ashley Farmer 44:30

2d ago44:30

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Assistant Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Mary Stein talks the Thrive proposal and also gives insight on upcoming events at the library. Political consultant George Kennedy comments on the world of political consulting and also various political topics. Writer, researcher, and cultural analyst Ashley Farmer talks her latest work, "…

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From In the Dark: “Blood Relatives” 44:27

7d ago44:27

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The New Yorker contributing writer Heidi Blake has been investigating a new story for the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark. This season is about one of the most notorious crimes in modern British history: the Whitehouse Farm murders, in which five members of a family were killed at a rural estate in England in the mid-nineteen-eighties. J…

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Mayor Sid Edwards, Dan Moldea, Christine Saenez, Vastine Stabler 44:33

3d ago44:33

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Mayor-President of East Baton Rouge Parish Sid Edwards talks the latest in Baton Rouge including the upcoming tax initiative election. Author and investigative journalist Dan Moldea comments on various topics including the ongoing government shutdown, congressional redistricting, and the latest with the Trump administration. Managing Artistic Direc…

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Arturo Sandoval - Legendary Cuban-Born Trumpeter. Kennedy Center Honoree, Presidential Medal Of Freedom, 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, Emmy. Master Of Afro-Cuban Rhythms! 47:39

8d ago47:39

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Arturo Sandoval is a legendary trumpeter, pianist and composer. Since he defected from Cuba over 30 years ago his accomplishments have been simply remarkable. He’s a 2024 Kennedy Center Honoree. He’s won 10 Grammys, 6 Billboard Awards, an Emmy, the Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. …

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Accessing the Super Reality with Jay Shenk 1:29:42

9d ago1:29:42

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On this week's show Jay Shenk joins AP for a discussion about art, magic, and technology and how the history and methods behind these subjects intertwine in the 20th century. Jay is a self-described student of the strange, advertising professional, and tech hobbyist who is also pursuing a Masters degree in Art and Technology at the University of Ok…

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Misha Piatigorsky - Russian Born Pianist. Winner Of Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. Latest Project: The Daddy Rabbit! 23:30

10d ago23:30

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Misha Piatigorsky is a Russian born pianist. His music is a fusion of jazz, rock and pop. He performs solo piano and trio concerts, and his latest project is The Daddy Rabbit, an immersive “theater-in-the-round” speakeasy show. He won the Thelonious Monk Composers Competition. He can also be heard on the soundtracks of several films including “How …

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Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump 46:22

11d ago46:22

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Jon Stewart has been a leading figure in political comedy since before the turn of the millennium. But compared to his early years on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”—when Stewart was merciless in his attacks on George W. Bush’s Administration—these are much more challenging times for late-night comedians. Jimmy Kimmel nearly lost his job over a r…

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Cynthia Lee Sheng, Thomas Patterson, King Alexander, Dale Brown, Rudy Macklin 44:30

8d ago44:30

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Jefferson Parish President and co-chair of NACo's task force Cynthia Lee Sheng talks the committee and its work with FEMA. Political scientist and author Thomas Patterson speaks on his upcoming appearance at the Louisiana Book Festival for his book, "American Populist". Former LSU President King Alexander comments on the latest at LSU. Former LSU b…

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Alexander Claffy - Terrific Young Bassist. Plays With Randy Brecker, Benny Benack III, Jimmy Cobb, Benny Green, Fred Hersch And Many Others! 28:04

11d ago28:04

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Alex Claffy is a terrific young bassist out of Philadelphia. He’s got his own thing going on but he’s also played with a number of great artists including Chris Botti, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Cobb, Fred Hersch, Benny Green and Leslie Odom Jr, one of the stars of Hamilton. My featured song is “The Rich Ones”. Spotify link. —----------------------------…

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Cliff Barton, Robert Wilson, Mark Ballard 44:34

7d ago44:34

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The Baton Rouge State Fair president Cliff Barton gives details on the final days of the fair. For more information, visit https://www.gbrsf.com/. Director of The Louisiana Book Festival Robert Wilson speaks on the features and exhibitors of the upcoming festival. For more information, visit https://www.louisianabookfestival.org/. The Advocate's Ma…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - YAY! WE JUST PASSED 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! 3:13

12d ago3:13

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Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast! This episode celebrates that we just passed 4 MILLION DOWNLOADS! I started the podcast 4 1/2 years ago, during the depths of the pandemic. At that time I had no audience and no guests. What I did have though was a goal: to inspire and motivate people to follow their dream, just like I followed my yo…

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Mary Patricia Wray, Denny McLain, Sarah Jane Guidry 44:29

8d ago44:29

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Political Consultant Mary Patricia Wray talks politics in Louisiana and nationally. Former professional baseball player Denny McLain discusses his career and the 2025 MLB World Series. Director of policy and advocacy for Crescent Care Sarah Jane Guidry speaks on the cut to medical premium tax credits and the impact it will have on the cost of healt…

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Halloween Bonus: Thank You and Seance! 23:00

9d ago23:00

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As of this month, The AP Strange Show has been around for one whole year! This is a brief bonus for listeners, a thank you to all who have tuned in or appeared on the show, and some thoughts about where it's headed. Along with that stuff, there's a few horror movie recommendations for your spooky season pleasure, and even a seance! Thanks to everyo…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 519: Amazing Fantasy by Kaare Andrews 24:17

8d ago24:17

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula dive into the adventure of 2021's Amazing Fantasy! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 519: Amazing Fantasy by Kaare Andrews appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Chris Boardman - Oscar Nominated, 6x Emmy Award Winning, 13x Emmy Nominated, Film, TV And Recording Composer And Arranger. Quincy Jones, Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand! 36:38

13d ago36:38

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Chris Boardman is a master musician, arranger and composer. His resume is off the charts. He began his career in film, tv and recording in 1974. He’s received an Academy Award nomination for his work on “The Color Purple”, 6 Emmy Awards, 13 Emmy nominations, and ASCAP and BMI film awards. He’s worked with a Who’s Who including Steven Spielberg, Bar…

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13 Books for Creative Writers 1:09:00

9d ago1:09:00

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Jonathan recommends 13 books from a wide variety of authors to help you find success as a creative writer. Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠staystrange.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strangertv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strangerficti…

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Don Johnson, Todd Horne, Glenn Guilbeau 44:31

9d ago44:31

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Section 1, Division B of the Louisiana 19th Judicial District Court Judge Don Johnson gives his thoughts on congressional redistricting in our state. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine Glenn Guilbeau talks the latest LSU new with the recent firing of head football coach Brian Kelly and the sear…

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It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse 21:36

14d ago21:36

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“Sometimes a term is so apt, its meaning so clear and so relevant to our circumstances, that it becomes more than just a useful buzzword and grows to define an entire moment,” the columnist Kyle Chayka writes, in a review of Cory Doctorow’s book “Enshittification.” Doctorow, a prolific tech writer, is a co-founder of the tech blog Boing Boing, and …

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Danny Heitman, Florent Hardy, Tom Clavin 43:46

10d ago43:46

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Magazine editor, columnist, and author Danny Heitman talks his career throughout the years and also his work with Phi Kappa Phi's magazine, "The Forum. State Archivist at Louisiana Secretary of State Dr. Florent Hardy speaks on his life and times and his latest work, "A Brief History of The University of Southwestern Louisiana 1900 to 1960". Author…

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Tierney Sutton - Superb 9x Grammy Nominated Jazz Singer. Leader Of The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood: "My Favorite Singer". She Scored His Movie "Sully". 16 Albums As Leader! 40:46

15d ago40:46

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Tierney Sutton is a superb 9x Grammy nominated jazz singer. Since 1993 she has fronted The Tierney Sutton Band. Clint Eastwood has called her “my favorite singer” and he hired her to score his film “Sully” in which she sang the ending song “Flying Home”. She has released 16 albums as leader, addressing themes like materialism and the pursuit of hap…

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Digging into the Weirdness with Adam Sayne 1:38:05

11d ago1:38:05

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This week, AP catches up with Adam Sayne, longtime host of the Conspirinormal podcast and organizer of the Strange Realities conferences in Tennessee. The show has been on hiatus, but Adam assures us in this conversation that Conspirirnormal will return- they start off by talking about his thirteen years of hosting, interviewing, and presenting ide…

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Alice Sandahl - Indie Musician. Founding Member And Keyboardist Of The Band La Luz. Got Her MFA And Now Mentors Other Artists! 30:55

17d ago30:55

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Alice Sandahl is an Indie musician. She’s been a professional musician for over 20 years and for 10 years she was a founder and keyboard player with the all-girl band La Luz. She has since developed a solo career and she also obtained an MFA in music. And she now helps other artists accomplish their songwriting dreams and artistic goals. My feature…

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Zadie Smith on Politics, Turning Fifty, and Mind Control 28:19

18d ago28:19

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Since Zadie Smith published her début novel, “White Teeth,” twenty-five years ago, she has been a bold and original voice in literature. But those who aren’t familiar with Smith’s work outside of fiction are missing out. As an essayist, in The New Yorker and other publications, Smith writes with great nuance about culture, technology, gentrificatio…

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James Carville, Denny McLain 44:29

13d ago44:29

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Longtime politico James Carville comments on various local and national political topics including upcoming elections, the ongoing government shutdown, and the Trump administration. MLB legend Denny McLain talks the latest in sports including Chauncey Billups and the upcoming opening of the World Series.…

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Melissa Stylianou - Superb Canadian Jazz Vocalist With Irish And Greek Cypriot Roots. Sings The Great American Songbook To Johnny Cash, And Also With The Duchess Vocal Trio! 35:53

18d ago35:53

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Melissa Stylianou is a superb jazz singer. She’s Canadian born, with Irish and Greek Cypriot roots. Her material runs the gamut from the Great American Songbook to Johnny Cash. She has performed at numerous festivals and clubs and toured internationally. And she’s also a member of the award winning vocal trio Duchess. My featured song is “Tessa” fr…

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Remembering Johnny Carson, Mark Ballard 44:33

14d ago44:33

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Talk Louisiana plays and encore interview with lawyer and personal legal adviser, fixer, confidant, and close friend to Johnny Carson, Henry Bushkin on Carson's 100th birthday. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various political topics including the upcoming special session and the ongoing government shutdown.…

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Jan Moller, George Bell, Edmond Jordan 44:31

15d ago44:31

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Executive director of Invest in Louisiana Jan Moller speaks on the government shut down and it's potential effects on the state of Louisiana. President and CEO of Capital Area United Way George Bell talks community organization and the United Way's upcoming event "Jambalaya Jam". For more information, visit here- https://www.cauw.org/jamjam Member …

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 518: The Rocketfellers 21:49

16d ago21:49

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of The Rocketfellers Vol. 1. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 518: The Rocketfellers appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Yolanda Kondonassis - Rock Star Harpist! 2x Grammy Nominated. World's Most Recorded Classical Harpist. Dedicated Environmentalist! 32:36

20d ago32:36

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Yolanda Kondonassis is a Rock Star of the harp. She’s got two Grammy nominations. She’s considered one of the world’s leading solo harpists and she is the world’s most recorded classical harpist. She has performed worldwide and released over 25 albums. She’s been featured on CNN, PBS and NPR. And listen to this - she is a dedicated environmentalist…

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Diane Ravitch, Mike Wolf 44:32

17d ago44:32

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Historian and author Diane Ravitch talks her latest work, "An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else" and also comments on the dismantling of the Department of Education. Libertarian lawyer Mike Wolf comments on various political topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting and the latest …

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Are You Serial Right Now - Talking Comics with Lyndon Radchenka 59:37

20d ago59:37

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Jonathan welcomes back DC Comics writer Lyndon Radchenka to talk about the difference between serialized and episodic stories. Check out Lyndon's work at https://www.infinitestudio.ca/ Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠staystrange.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strangertv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague” 21:11

21d ago21:11

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Richard Linklater is one of the most admired directors working today, and yet moviegoers may admire him for very different things. There are early comedies such as “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused”; there’s the romance trilogy that started with “Before Sunrise,” starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy; and the crowd-pleasers like “School of Rock” and…

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Essie Chambers, Desiree Lemoine, Todd Horne, Glenn Guilbeau, Alyssa Lundy 44:27

17d ago44:27

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Author and film producer Essie Chambers speaks on receiving the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for her debut novel, "Swift River". Campaign manager for Industry Makes Desiree Lemoine talks economic developments under the Landry administration. Vice president of Tiger Rag Magazine Todd Horne is joined by editor of Tiger Rag Magazine …

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Martha Redbone - Extraordinary Afro-Indigenous Singer, Songwriter, Composer. United States Artist Fellow. "Tasty Gumbo" Of Kentucky Roots Music Mixed With Brooklyn! 32:34

22d ago32:34

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Martha Redbone is an extraordinary artist - a singer, songwriter and composer. She was selected as a United States Artist Fellow. Her music has been called a “tasty gumbo” of roots music which combines the folk and mountain blues of her youth growing up in the coal country of Kentucky, together with her teenage years living in Brooklyn, NY. Her son…

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Learning Mayan Astrology with Solomon Pakal 1:33:38

20d ago1:33:38

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This week, returning guest Solomon Pakal joins AP to discuss Mayan Astrology, and how one can use it to enhance their magical and mundane existence. Solomon is a longtime magical practitioner, a historian of Mesoamerican culture and magic, and Brujo through his Guatemalan ancestral lineage. In this episode, the conversation centers around his work …

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How the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a Target 29:26

25d ago29:26

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The swiftness and severity with which the Trump Administration has tried to impose its will on higher education came as a shock to many, not least university presidents and faculties from Harvard to U.C.L.A. But for conservatives this arena of cultural conflict has been a long time coming. The staff writer Emma Green has been speaking with influent…

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John Georges, Tyler Bridges, Kaitlyn Joshua, Troy Hebert 44:31

20d ago44:31

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Owner and publisher of The Advocate John Georges talks his life and career as well as the story of him saving the life of guitarist and singer Peter Frampton. The Advocate/The Times-Picayune reporter Tyler Bridges comments on various topics including the upcoming special session regarding redistricting. Activist and co-founder of Abortion for Ameri…

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Graham Sharp - Grammy Winning Bluegrass Star. Plays Banjo And Guitar, Songwriter. Member of Steep Canyon Rangers. Plays With Steve Martin! 30:54

25d ago30:54

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Graham Sharp is a Grammy winning bluegrass star. He’s an accomplished banjo and guitar player and songwriter. He plays with the Steep Canyon Rangers, a very cool bluegrass band. Graham also has a solo career. And he’s been the right hand man for fellow banjoist Steve Martin on record and on stage since 2009. My featured song is “Sunday Slide”, my l…

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