Best Jessica A Santa Podcasts (2024)

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Lauren Elkin on her novel, 'Scaffolding' 20:45

23m ago20:45

20:45

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Scaffolding" author, Lauren Elkin, about exploring grief, desire, love and fidelity.By Beth Golay

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Farm & Other F-Words: Creating Farms and Food Systems for The Future 59:59

15m ago59:59

59:59

In this episode, we dive into the complex world of farming in the U.S. with award-winning writer, researcher, and podcaster Sarah Mock [https://sarahmock.substack.com/]. Join us as we discuss her provocative book, "Farm and Other F Words: The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm," and unravel the intricacies of the food and farm system. Sarah sha…

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52. Introduction to Bonds 32:55

7h ago32:55

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What Is A Bond? What Are The Different Types Of Bonds? How Do You Buy Bonds? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Jessie and Jess delve into the world of bonds, discussing their significance in the financial market, the mechanics of how they work, and the various types of bonds available for investment. Explore the relationship between inte…

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Amy Lundy on Aryna Sabalenka & Jannik Sinner's Title-Winning Performances At The US Open, And Where The Tennis World Goes From Here + An Interview With Tennis Player Turned Health & Wellness Professional ... 1:15:05

4d ago1:15:05

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The 2024 US Open is in the books, and Aryna Sabalenka & Jannik Sinner claimed the singles titles in outstanding fashion as the action concluded. Tennis journalist & Podcast Host Amy Lundy returns to the show to recap Sinner's tremendous run in New York, how his improvements serving, and how the Italian blocked out all the noise and focused on his g…

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S6:E28 Pt II: C.S. Giscombe talks with Roxi Power about Negro Mountain 58:15

1d ago58:15

58:15

C.S. Giscombe—known to his friends as Cecil--talks with long-time friend Roxi Power about the second half of his newest poetry book, Negro Mountain) (University of Chicago Press) which was recommended by a New YorkTimes critic as one of the 5 best poetry books of 2023. In the second part of our interview, Giscombe dives deepinto the book’s central …

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"Christmas Story" With Robert Baker 1:18:27

3d ago1:18:27

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This episode, Matt is joined by Robert Baker of the "Festive Foreign Film Fans" podcast to discuss the Finnish Santa origin film "Christmas Story". Not to be confused, of course, with "A Christmas Story".By Matt Spaulding

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Melissa Petro on her novel, 'Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification' 22:35

3d ago22:35

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Shame on You" author Melissa Petro about her experience with shame and the unique ways women experience different forms of shame in her book.By Beth Golay

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Simón Bolívar, the Monroe Doctrine, and US Intervention in Latin America 58:00

3d ago58:00

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In this episode, we delve into the historical and contemporary implications of the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. intervention in Latin America. Host Jack Eidt mixes excerpts from Rubén Darío’s poetry (Nicaragua) and Gabriel García Márquez’s fiction (Colombia) with an interview of Yale historian Greg Grandin by journalist Michael Fox. They explore how Si…

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51. What is the Business Cycle? Why Does it Matter NOW? 35:27

7d ago35:27

35:27

We are revisiting the business cycle and how it relates to the menstrual cycle, much like we did in ⁠Episode 13⁠ on Recessions, but we compare the phases in each cycle, side-by-side this time and break it down further. What Is The Business Cycle? The Business Cycle is Periods of economic expansion and contraction based on the 3-Ds we discussed last…

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Tennis Now's Chris Oddo on Sinner Marching On, Pegula Breaking Through, and Fritz vs, Tiafoe In An All-American Semifinal At The 2024 US Open 36:03

8d ago36:03

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Tennis now journalist Chris Oddo returns to the podcast to discuss the 2024 US Open, which has had no shortage of drama and exciting action. Oddo recaps Jessica Pegula's breakthrough to her first major semifinal in an upset win over Iga Swiatek, and explains why the American finally had her moment at Flushing Meadows. The writer dives into other to…

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Colm Tóibín on his new book of essays, 'On James Baldwin' 29:48

9d ago29:48

29:48

On what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday, KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Colm Tóibín about his new collection of essays, "On James Baldwin."By Beth Golay

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Coco Mellors on her new novel, 'Blue Sisters' 22:28

11d ago22:28

22:28

KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with author Coco Mellors about family, grief and addiction in her novel 'Blue Sisters'.By Beth Golay

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Climate Fiction Origins: J.G. Ballard's Visionary Worlds 58:30

14d ago58:30

58:30

In this episode, We explore the fascinating world of J.G. Ballard's provocative works, what might later be known as Climate Fiction, written mostly last century. From his early novel "The Drowned World" to the controversial "Crash," we delve into how Ballard's dystopian visions have shaped the genre. We feature insights from a PBS show Hot Mess, a …

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Crina Mustafa On Alcaraz & Djokovic's Early Exits, The Top Female Cotenders Holding Firm and An Opportunity For the American Men At the 2024 US Open 41:20

15d ago41:20

41:20

Journalist/commentator Crina Mustafa returns to the Inside-In Podcast to recap a wild few days of tennis at the US Open, with both Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic being eliminated early in New York. Mustafa discusses how Jannik Sinner & Daniil Medvedev has raised their games on the hard courts, and how the four American men in the Round of 16 have …

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50. SMU: NVDA Earnings, Market Participation & Fed Expectations 35:24

14d ago35:24

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Stock Market Update (SMU) Let's discuss and demystify the recent volatility in the stock market, NVDA earnings, Jackson Hole highlights including rate cuts, and the dreaded "R" word (recession). 🔮 "If the Mag 7 is coming down, and the other 493 are participating, that is a recipe for sideways action." ~Jess Inskip Who Are The Magnificent 7? ⁠Alphab…

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Matt Futterman on Sinner's New York State of Mind, Nakashima's Arrival, Sabalenka's Apex And More From The Start Of The US Open 39:57

15d ago39:57

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The Athletic's Senior Tennis Writer Matt Futterman returns to the podcast to discuss a fast and furious start to the 2024 US Open, with tons of dramatic action all across The Big Apple. Futterman assesses Jannik Sinner's ability to handle the surrounding noise, Carlos Alcaraz's ability to bounce back, and Novak Djokovic's path to a record-setting 2…

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Amanda Jones on being 'That Librarian' 21:10

17d ago21:10

21:10

When school librarian, Amanda Jones, spoke out against censorship at a public library board meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, she had no idea she would later see her own image in a targeted attack on social media.By Beth Golay

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S6:E26: George Lober Hosted by Julia Chiapella 59:24

17d ago59:24

59:24

Want to hear what it's like teaching poetry to Special Ops soldiers? Or how to delineate (or not) the space grief occupies? Tune in to hear poetry mining the vein of Robinson Jeffers and Theodore Roethke. George Lober's latest book, Rainbow Eucalyptus, New and Collected Poems, is available from ⁠Bookshop Santa Cruz⁠ and ⁠Amazon⁠.…

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Popol Vuh: The Maya Creation Myth Unveiled 1:04:24

18d ago1:04:24

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In this episode, we delve into the rich mythology of the K’iche’ Maya Kingdom of Highland Guatemala through the Popol Vuh, an ancient text that narrates the creation myth and the epic tales of two hero twins, Hunahpu (Blow-gun Hunter) and Xbalanque (Young Hidden/Jaguar-Sun). Join us as we explore the dawn of life, the trials of the hero twins, and …

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US Open Preview with Nick McCarvel, A Chat with Hall of Famer/Sneaker Icon Stan Smith + WTA Interviews From "Tennis In The Land" 1:56:42

18d ago1:56:42

1:56:42

It’s time for tennis in the Big Apple, and journalist/broadcaster Nick McCarvel returns to the show to preview the US Open. McCarvel recaps another record-setting Fan Fest Week in New York, assesses the outlook for Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and explains why Novak Djokovic is locked in as he aims for his 25th major title. The broadcaster als…

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"The Legacy of 'The Santa Clause'" With Stuart Deacon Jr. 1:02:33

21d ago1:02:33

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This episode, Matt is joined once again by his friend Stuart Deacon Jr. This time, they discuss the legacy of "The Santa Clause" and its impact on our art form!By Matt Spaulding

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49. Better w/ My Finance-Sis, Pt 2: Funds 35:06

21d ago35:06

35:06

Continuing our "Better with my Finance-Sis" Mini-Series, in part 2 we talk all about Funds! But not just the different types of investment funds, also the difference between Passive and Active Funds. Passive Funds vs Active Funds What is a passive fund? Passive funds usually have lower expense ratios, with a more simplified investment strategy and …

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Christina McHale & Leif Shiras On Sabalenka's Cincinnati Title, Jannik Sinner Being Cleared of Any Wrongdoing After Testing Positive, And The Final US Open Prep + Tennis In The Land Interviews with McCartney ... 1:14:02

26d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Christina McHale and Leif Shiras join the show to discuss a wild week in the tennis world, which saw Jannik Sinner win the Cincinnati Masters and reveal that he was cleared of any wrongdoing after testing positive for a banned substance. The broadcasters try to make sense of the situation, and discuss the ramifications on the sport. McHale & Shiras…

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Is Broadcast News a Perfect Movie?

28d ago

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The guys dig into this “Grown-Up 80s” classic and talk about: people who are good at their jobs, taking emotional breaks, the best Pixar voice actors, falling in love with people who aren’t in love with you, shocking celebrity brothers, and LOTS of Holly Hunter. Plus, a surprise reveal from Anthony that leaves Steven in stitches. You might feel lik…

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The Climate Water Project: Rehydrating the Earth with Alpha Lo 1:05:20

24d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

In this episode, we plunge into the restoration of water cycles with Alpha Lo, an investigator and researcher dedicated to global water cycle restoration [https://climatewaterproject.substack.com/]. Join us as we explore how rehydrating the earth and soil, replenishing groundwater, and transforming drought-fire- and flood cycles affecting various r…

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Priscilla Morris on her novel, 'Black Butterflies' 31:04

25d ago31:04

31:04

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Black Butterflies" author, Priscilla Morris, about the impact of art during conflict, the challenges faced during the Siege of Sarajevo, the humanizing portrayal of war refugees in the novel, and more.By Beth Golay

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48. Better W/ My Finance-Sis Mini-Series, Pt. 1: Stock Market Essentials 37:28

28d ago37:28

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🔮 Introducing a new mini-series with our Gen Z "finance-sis" Jacey Saige. It's Jessie DeNuit's turn to teach how the stock market works while Jessica Inskip makes sure she's not leading Jacey astray. In part 1, we talk about why we invest and try to simplify how the stock market works, as best as possible without too many tangents. 🙃 ✨ Follow Jacey…

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Monica Puig Recaps Pegula & Popyrin's Triumphs In Canada And the Summer Hard Court Season, Wimbledon Doubles Champs Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten + Commonwealth CEO Brian Doxtator 1:42:09

1M ago1:42:09

1:42:09

Monica Puig returns to recap a wildly entertaining Candian Open, with Jessica Pegula defending her title up north. The Olympic Gold medalist breaks down Pegula's recipe for success, Amanda Anisimova's resurgence, and how Diana Shnaider elevated her game in Toronto. Puig also reacts to Alexei Popyrin's improbable run to a 1000 title in Montreal, and…

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S6:E25 Felicia Rice & Theresa Whitehill chat with Roxi Power 59:02

1M ago59:02

59:02

Award-winning book and letterpress artists Felicia Rice and Theresa Whitehill (former Poet Laureate of Ukiah, CA.) created a multi-genre project, Heavy Lifting, that speaks in poetry, letterpress, and film to the multiple crises of recent years: fires, Covid, Black Lives Matter, housing injustice, and more. Roxi Power talks with these remarkable ar…

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Kristopher Jansma on his new novel, 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' 37:19

1M ago37:19

37:19

Beth Golay recently spoke with Kristopher Jansma about the hardship and lasting effects of generational trauma in "Our Narrow Hiding Places."By Beth Golay

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Preserving the Churro: Sacred Sheep of the Southwest 1:01:33

1M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

The Churro Sheep remains an icon of resilience and adaptability in the Southwest. On this show we welcome Jennifer Douglass, Founder and Executive Director of Rio Milagro Foundation [https://www.riomilagro.org/], to discuss her work with the Churro on her farm in New Mexico. First introduced by Spanish conquerors, the Churro became a sacred part of…

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47. The Recipe for a Market Sell-Off: Carry Trade, SAHM Rule, Recession Fear 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

The stock market has been having quite the week since our last episode on the Fed’s decision to NOT do a rate cut and the resulting effects of the not-so-great unemployment numbers that came out last Friday. Recipe for disaster? Is the stock market crashing? Why was there a sell-off and what is a market sell-off? And is this a good time for us self…

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Novak Djokovic Gets His Gold Medal, Korda & Badosa Win In D.C. and More With Mark Petchey + Andrea Petkovic On Qinwen Zheng's Olympic Victory, US Open Contenders and The Perfect Mixed Doubles Rom-Com 1:23:00

1M ago1:23:00

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Novak Djokovic finally captured the gold medal, and broadcaster Mark Petchey recaps the Serbian's greatest triumph on this week's episode. Petchey explains how Djokovic is able to rise to the occasion time and time again, and what is next for the man who has now won it all. The TC commentator also breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's next step after this s…

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Unlocking Culinary Secrets: A Journey with David Page - S4E14 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

What if you could uncover the secrets behind the careers of top culinary professionals? Join me, Coach Mikki, as I sit down with the remarkable David Page, president and executive producer of Page Productions, to discuss his journey from radio to television and his latest venture into podcasting with "Culinary Characters Unlocked." Discover David's…

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Bonus Episode: "Reading From My Brand New Book!" 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

I published my Christmas book, "Santa In His Own Words" and I'm reading a few excerpts from it to grab your attention, then telling you where you can get it if you're interested!By Matt Spaulding

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S6:E24 Jessica Cuello Chats with Dion O'Reilly 1:00:42

1M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Jessica Cuello reads from her latest book. Jessica and Dion also read the poem "Running Home I Saw the Planets" from Aracelis Girmay's book Kingdom Animalia. Jessica Cuello’s most recent book is Yours, Creature (JackLeg Press, 2023). Her book Liar, selected by Dorianne Laux for The 2020 Barrow Street Book Prize, was honored with The Eugene Nassar P…

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Ghost Towns and Geoglyphs: Exploring Chile's Atacama Desert 59:53

1M ago59:53

59:53

We embark on the first part of a series by Jack Eidt who joined the artistic residency of Osceola Refetoff, a Canadian-American visual artist and photojournalist, in Antofagasta, Chile. Supported by SACO Cultural Corporation, this residency places a spotlight on the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, and its rich yet troubled histor…

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46. Fed Update: What is Event Risk? Could it Trigger a Sell-Off? 29:40

1M ago29:40

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We recorded this on 08/01/2024, knowing that unemployment numbers will not drop until this podcast airs on 08/02/2024, and that might also change so keep that in mind. **Employment Report Update from Jess** Fed's View on Labor Market:Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the changes in the labor market are "broadly consistent with a normalization pro…

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S6:E23 Julie Murphy Interviews Geneffa Jahan 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

Join Julie Murphy and fellow Bee, Geneffa Jahan, as they discuss “A Simple Poem for Virginia Woolf” by Bronwen Wallace, and then explore and delight in Geneffa's forthcoming book Spilling the Chai: Poems about Family and Food, published by Jamii Press.

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Candy Reid on Andy Murray & Angie Kerber's Final Acts and More From The Paris Olympics + Abigail Johnson On The Citi Open, Mic'd Up Doubles Players, and Sabalenka's Return To Action 1:33:11

2M ago1:33:11

1:33:11

The 2024 Olympics are in full swing, and renowned sports journalist Candy Reid makes debut on the podcast to discuss all the tennis taking place in Paris. Reid discusses Iga Swiatek's sharp game on the clay, Novak Djokovic inching closer to that elusive gold medal, and whether Carlos Alcaraz or Alexander Zverev are built to go the distance. The CNN…

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Jessica Anthony on her new novel, 'The Most' 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

At first glance, Jessica Anthony’s novel, The Most, takes place on a single unseasonably hot day in November 1957. But as she tells KMUW’s Beth Golay, Anthony uses memory and perspective to explore the history of a marriage.

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The Ancestor of Water & The Maori Way with Heni Unwin 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

For Indigenous peoples, such as the Māori, Water is an Ancestor, a living entity to be communed with, revered and treated with sacred reciprocity. We spoke with Heni Unwin in 2023 as she shared her perspectives as a Maori descendant and marine scientist. Humanity has a primordial connection to water. For Indigenous peoples, such as the Māori, Water…

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45. What is Market Breadth & Concentration Risk? Why Should YOU Care? 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Inflation is at an all-time high and so is the stock market. This is a tale of two markets. How is the S&P 500 making record highs when so many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck? We're going to break it all down. What's happening in the stock market, what the S&P 500 actually is, what market breadth and concentration risk means and why it a…

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Robbie Koenig Talks Surging Berrettini, Fighting Fils and A Pair of First Career Titles + Brett Connors On Olympic Tennis and Djokovic's Quest For Gold 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

The one and only Robbie Koenig returns to the show to discuss a dramatic time in pro tennis, with Matteo Berrettini among several players to hoist a title. Koenig recaps the Italian player's triumph in Gstaad, a pair of first-time title winners in Marcos Giron & Nuno Borges, and the form that Rafael Nadal had in a run to the final in Bastad. The co…

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Is Speed a Perfect Movie?

2M ago

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Pop quiz, hot shot: Was it a baby in that stroller that Sandra Bullock hit with a bus, or was it just cans? The only way to find out is to listen to this episode of Perfect Movie, where we talk Keanu Reeves’ guns, Keanu Reeves’ hair, Keanu Reeves’ white t-shirt, and Keanu Reeves’ uneaten muffin. That’s right, it’s SPEED! Enjoy, let us know what you…

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Juliet Grames on her new novel, 'The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia' 27:54

2M ago27:54

27:54

Beth Golay recently spoke with Juliet Grapes about her new novel, "The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia." The book is a mystery packed with intricate family secrets, interconnected family trees, danger, and vivid country-Italian culture.By Beth Golay

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Supergut: Healing Our Gut Microbiomes for Inner and Outer Health w/ Dr. William Davis 1:05:52

2M ago1:05:52

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The gut microbiomes of many if not most modern people have been devastated by highly processed diets, biocides and overuse of antibiotics, which has destroyed countless beneficial bacteria required for optimal health. The impacts are many, upon our mental health, moods, weight and behavior. Our guest in this show, Dr. William Davis, Cardiologist an…

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Bonus Episode: Dion O'Reilly Reads from her New Book. Julia Chiapella hosts 59:22

2M ago59:22

59:22

At this live, in-studio interview, Julia Chiapella chats with Hive member Dion O'Reilly about her new book, Sadness of the Apex Predator. Dion O'Reilly is the author of three poetry collections: Sadness of the Apex Predator, a finalist for the Steel Toe Book Prize and the Ex Ophidia Prize; Ghost Dogs, winner of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, …

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S6:E22 Shizue Seigel Talks with Geneffa Jahan 58:07

2M ago58:07

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Geneffa Jahan talks with third-generation Japanese American artist and activist, Shizue Seigel about her seven decades of experiential connections across age, class, continents, and cultures. Born in 1946, shortly after her parents emerged from incarceration, Seigel grew up in segregated Baltimore, Occupied Japan, California farm labor camps and sk…

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44. Replay: Where to invest first in your personal finance journey 33:21

2M ago33:21

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Let's refresh and re-assess our financial planning goals for our future selves. You've budgeted, you've saved, you've looked at what you've got going on in your spending and bills and what you have left over - what do you do with that extra money? (Invest it, of course 👻) *this is educational info, not advice - personal finance is personal, duh, an…

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