Best High Rankin Podcasts (2024)

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PMP401: Inspiring and Developing Others with Northwest Rankin High School Admin Team

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In this week’s episode, I talk to Lewis Bradford and three of his administrative team members, Jessica Hodges, Benny Bullock, and David Jones at Northwest Rankin High School in Flowood, Mississippi. On October 23, 2023, I was privileged to visit Northwest Rankin High School. Afterward, I invited Lewis to record a podcast episode together, and Lewis…

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PMP405: Building Capacity in Your Leadership with Anne-Marie Maw

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Anne-Marie Maw is an educator who has worked in schools for over 25 years as a classroom teacher and school leader across a range of schools in Australia. Currently, she is the principal of St. Agatha’s Primary School in the northeast suburbs of Brisbane which is the capital city of the state of Queensland in Australia. She also regularly contribut…

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Listen Now: The High Life with Ricki Lake 8:41

17m ago8:41

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Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm …

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Democratic strategist says questioning Biden’s health is understandable 37:02

21m ago37:02

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance talk with former Democratic state House member and attorney Brandon Jones about President Joe Biden’s health, about state Supreme Court races and a litany of ongoing federal lawsuits that could impact Mississippi politics. Jones is the director of political campaigns for the Southern Poverty Law C…

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20: Billionaire Weddings, Choking in the Bedroom, and Ethical Tourism 42:07

3d ago42:07

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Shocking new data has come out on the prevalence of strangulation in the bedroom, which we have a big chat about, plus we explore the possibility of ethical tourism and whether we’ve managed it before. In other news, Olivia Culpo’s wedding dress is out, but Radhika Merchant’s wedding dress is in, French & British elections have turned out broadly l…

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PMP404: Managing Expectations and Accountability with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker

7d ago

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This week, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker tackle a question from an education leader: “As a principal, how can you monitor and ensure adherence to expected standards and outcomes in a way that is supportive rather than punitive, and fosters a culture of accountability?” Key Points from Jen Schwanke: Importance of mindset: Lead with the intent to be s…

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State Sen. Hob Bryan says roads, drinking water more important than tax cuts 40:23

6d ago40:23

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State Sen. Hob Bryan, D-Amory, covers a wide array of issues facing the state during an interview with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender. Bryan argues Mississippi’s ability to deal with major issues will be stymied if the personal income tax is eliminated as some politicians advocate.…

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19: Election Mania, Glastonbury Goops, and Pop Princesses 45:16

10d ago45:16

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Get keen for a piping hot plate of gossip from Glastonbury Festival, featuring Paul Mescal, Tilda Swinton, and Louis Tomlinson. We’re dealing with. major cases of FOMO so just had to get it all out of our system. Plus, it’s election season. We chat about the French election (and how their electoral system works), the British, and the American—but t…

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PMP403: Be the Change with Principal Baruti Kafele and Dr. Jen Schwanke

14d ago

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If you’ve not yet heard of Principal Kafele, this podcast captures him in a conversation with Dr. Jen Schwanke—a conversation that gets to the heart of why he is one of the most distinguished and transformational speakers and leaders of our generation. A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele ser…

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State Democratic Chair Taylor remains committed to Biden 35:37

13d ago35:37

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender interview Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor about President Joe Biden’s debate performance and the future of the Democratic Party in Mississippi. Taylor, a state House member from Starkville, also expressed hope that the Legislature will finally approve Medicaid expansion in the …

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18: Picasso in the Toilet, Poo in the Seine and Queers at the 2024 Olympics 41:13

17d ago41:13

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This week we’re thinking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, chatting about the drama regarding the fecally infused river they’ve got there, plus the state of queerness at the games. In other news, Julian Assange is free, the Taliban refuse to platform women’s voices, Chappell Roan is a star, and Stonehenge got a new paint job. 👋 Welcome to Epis…

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PMP402: Building Trust with Dr. Todd Dain

18d ago

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Dr. Todd Dain has significantly shaped education over a 30-year career, currently leading Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, since 2015. With a foundation in education from Emporia State and Baker University, he’s held roles as a teacher, coach, and administrator. His leadership is acknowledged beyond the school through his…

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17: New Pandas, Journalism for Gen Z, and Making it in the Arts with Clare Rankine 51:36

18d ago51:36

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Taylor Swift snubs Charli XCX of her number one moment, Australia’s getting New Pandas, Robert Irwin & Pauline Hanson are fighting, and digital news is having a moment. Plus, we chat to Clare Rankine about making it in the arts. Clare Rankine is a comedy producer and writer who has performed on stages across the world, including Upright Citizens Br…

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Mississippi GOP Chairman Mike Hurst talks elections, party platform 32:28

20d ago32:28

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New Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst talks with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance about November 2024 and 2027 elections, Medicaid expansion and party platform and why state Republicans should celebrate Juneteenth.By Mississippi Today

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Insurance Commissioner Chaney says creating state health insurance exchange is a win-win 38:20

27d ago38:20

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender interview Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney about the impact of legislation allowing him to create a state exchange where Mississippians can sign up for health insurance instead of doing so on a federal exchange. Chaney said the new exchange would be a positive for the about 250,000 Mississippian…

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16: Brat Week, Apple Intelligence, Ceasefire, & Is Hyper-independence Suffocating Us? 46:52

29d ago46:52

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The pop girlies are going hard, between Chappell, Jojo, Charli, Sabrina, we’re eating well. Plus, we chat about changes to domestic violence laws in WA, the challenges of negotiating ceasefire, and in our deep dive we go deep about fears that we’re behind in our careers, and the struggles of hyper-independence. 👋 Welcome to Episode 16 of the podcas…

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PMP400: Celebrating 10+ Years of Principal Matters

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Jen Schwanke and I celebrate 400 episodes of the Principal Matters Podcast. We stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about 10-plus years of producing Principal Matters content. This podcast was created as an outlet for lessons I learned as an assistant principal and principal. Over the years, it has become a treasure trov…

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A look inside Speaker Jason White’s tax cut proposal 25:03

1M ago25:03

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Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender and Taylor Vance provide an overview of House Speaker Jason White’s plan to cut the state’s grocery tax and phase out the income tax. They also break down the select committee White formed to study state taxes.By Mississippi Today

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15: Rat Boyfriends, Climate Scientists for President, and the Importance of Hair Ties 38:52

1M ago38:52

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This week we chat about Rising: Melbourne's international arts festival, in particular the brilliant Counting & Cracking. Doctor Who comes up with its brilliant new star Ncuti Gatwa, and we dive into the delicacy that is a rat boyfriend. Plus, in the news is QLD's trial of 50c public transit, Mexico's new president, and and Indian airline's attempt…

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PMP399: Boundary Setting for Leaders and Educators with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker 35:02

1M ago35:02

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Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consider sharing your thoughts wit…

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Behind the reporting: Latest on the Rankin County “Goon Squad” 35:03

1M ago35:03

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Investigative journalists Brian Howey and Nate Rosenfield join Adam Ganucheau to discuss their latest report on the Rankin County Sheriff Department’s “Goon Squad.” The reporters discuss shocking new internal police communications they obtained and published, and they discuss the importance of the ongoing reporting.…

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14: Kelly Rowland at Cannes, Contemporary Colonialism and The Great Australian Silence 36:40

2M ago36:40

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The Cannes Film Festival can’t seem to stop being racist. Rishi Sunak has some quirky ideas for how to win the upcoming election in the UK, France is continuing their long colonial legacy in New Caledonia, and AI generated imagery in support of Gaza is rife on social media. Plus, did you know the Walkley Awards namesake was an old racist white man?…

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PMP398: Leveraging Executive Internal Communication for Stronger Brands with Brittany Keil 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consider sharing your thoughts wit…

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Presumptive Medicaid eligibility promises to improve Mississippi's high infant, maternal mortality rates, save taxpayers' money 15:17

2M ago15:17

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Community health reporter Sophia Paffenroth discusses with Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender and Bobby Harrison a new law set to take effect July 1 that will provide more timely prenatal care via more easily accessed Medicaid health coverage. A majority of Mississippi births are covered by Medicaid, but delays in getting the coverage approval postpo…

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13: Fashion! Diving into the politics of style, Gina Rinehart's vanity, and pouring the ChatGPTea 42:06

2M ago42:06

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This week we chat about the Gina Rinehart's infamous portrait at the National Gallery of Australia, Scarlett Johansson's fight with OpenAI, the ICC's efforts to arrest war criminals, News Corps' cynical foray into activism, and the politics of fashion. 👋 Welcome to Episode 13 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hos…

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PMP397: Maximizing Feedback to Teachers with Molly Dexter, Brandon Mawhorter, and Kathleen Beckham 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consider sharing your thoughts wit…

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The controversial day that Robert Kennedy came to the University of Mississippi 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Edward Ellington talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender about former U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s speech at the University of Mississippi less than four years after the riots that occurred after the integration of the school. Ellington, who at the time headed the Ole Miss Speaker’s Bur…

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12: Cancel Culture, Eurovision, Bumble, and the 2024 Federal Budget 39:55

2M ago39:55

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This week we dive deep into Cancel Culture. Why do we do it? What’s it for? How can we cancel well? Can I cancel my bestie? Plus, we chat about Bumble’s catastrophic marketing campaign, the absolute mess that was Eurovision 2024, and who the *real* winners and losers are of the federal budget. 👋 Welcome to Episode 12 of the podcast for burnt out gi…

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PMP396: Leadership Approaches to Conflict Resolution with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker 34:46

2M ago34:46

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Will You Help Us Celebrate?? Hello, Friends! It’s Will Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. We’re excited to announce that we’re approaching our 400th episode! Can you believe it? To make this milestone even more special, we’d love to hear from you. If this podcast has inspired, helped, or encouraged you, would you consi…

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House Minority Leader reflects on breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Rep. Robert Johnson, D-Natchez, the House minority leader, talks with Mississippi Today’s Bobby Harrison and Taylor Vance on how efforts to expand Medicaid broke down during the chaotic final days of the 2024 legislative session. He hopes those efforts are revived in the 2025 session.By Mississippi Today

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11: Dua Lipa’s a Flop, Macklemore’s a Bop, PLUS Met Gala Tea 38:22

2M ago38:22

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Let them eat cake — Today’s episode is dedicated the cost of living crisis and humanitarian crises that contemporary society forces our complicity in. We chat about the demographic most at risk of homelessness in Australia, Labour’s lacklustre support, Al Jazeera’s banning from Israel, and the Commonwealth Government’s unique solution to misogynist…

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PMP395: Embracing MESSY Leadership with Alyssa Gallagher and Jen Schwanke 36:02

2M ago36:02

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A few words from William D. Parker Hey everyone, William D. Parker here from Principal Matters: The School Leader’s Podcast. With over 1.4 million downloads and a decade of content for school leaders, our resources are always available for you at williamdparker.com. As we dive into May 2024, I’m reminded of the craziness this time […] The post PMP3…

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10: DEEP DIVE: Albo at the National Rally, Micro-Feminism, and Macro-Feminist Futures (with a special guest) 43:28

2M ago43:28

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The Big Feminism Deep Dive: 👋 Welcome to Episode 10 of the podcast for burnt out girlies trying to stay Broadly Relevant, hosted by your favourite personality hires, Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. 🔗 Research Links What Were You Wearing SCUM Manifesto - Wikipedia Why is Malala such a polarising figure in Pakistan? 🫶 Enjoyed this episode and want t…

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How the 2024 Medicaid expansion debate died 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Mississippi Today’s Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison, Geoff Pender, and Taylor Vance discuss the breakdown of Medicaid expansion negotiations in the Legislature.By Mississippi Today

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9: Men Can’t Play Soccer, Why Influencing Isn’t a Career, and How the International Baccalaureate is Traumatising your Children 41:17

2M ago41:17

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In today’s episode we chat about teamwork in politics, the hubris of male comedians, and Australia’s mens soccer team. Plus, is Taylor Swift’s latest album a bop? Early reviews indicate… no. Sorry Taylor. Better luck next time. 💙 We weren’t able to record this episode together and as it was our first time trialling remote recording, the audio isn’t…

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PMP394: Lessons from a First Year Principal with Tomas Macaluso 40:54

2M ago40:54

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In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Tomas, principal of North Valleys High School in Reno, Nevada. Beginning his career as a CTE teacher, Tomas spent a decade before transitioning into administration. His path is one of dedication and innovation, marked by achievements like establishing a signature academy and leading as the Past …

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The contentious final days of the 2024 legislative session 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Mississippi Today's Adam Ganucheau, Bobby Harrison and Geoff Pender break down the final negotiations of the 2024 legislative session's three major issues: Medicaid expansion, education funding, and retirement system reform.By Mississippi Today

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8: Coachella Recap, Jojo Siwa, the Role of Criticism, and the Hubris of Men 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Sorry for the delay on this one! Ryan (who edits the episodes) had a little post comedy fest burn out. Please enjoy stepping into a Time Machine from a week and a half ago when we recorded this. Today we chat about the Bondi attacks, misogny, media's irresponsibility, Coachella, Heartbreak High, and have a DNM about criticism. See you next week! 👋 …

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