Best Jewish Voice For Peace Podcasts (2024)

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Fighting the War at Home | Asheville chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace 54:45

5h ago54:45

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Jewish Voice for Peace is a nonprofit with chapters in Asheville and around the U.S. and beyond. Except for the name of the organization, you won’t find much about Judaism on their website or in their talking points. They're focused on peace in the Middle East and, to JVP, that means the liberation of Palestinians. My guests are Anne Craig, Rebecca…

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The Power of Pardons and Democracy 58:15

1h ago58:15

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It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Professor The post The Power of Pardons and Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Union Curious in the Mid-2020s 59:10

4h ago59:10

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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Pacing Change (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation) 9:28

3h ago9:28

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Pinchas available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/pinch…

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A Building Block of Community | Jefferson Ellison 37:25

6d ago37:25

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Jefferson Ellison is the first to say he grew up with privilege. His father was Asheville’s vice mayor and ran his own law firm for 40 years, and his mother holds two master’s degrees. Still at 31, Jefferson isn’t taking shortcuts with his own career or place in the city. He sits on the boards of the Asheville Downtown Association and the Downtown …

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113: Transvangelical and Wyld Violet are Not Safe for Worship 1:34:24

38m ago1:34:24

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Alycea, who uses the pseudonym Transvangelical, and Wyld Violet are online sex workers who incorporate their evangelical experience into their work and have a new podcast called Not Safe for Worship. We talk about deconstruction, purity culture, ethics in porn consumption and production, and even touch on the current political climate regarding tra…

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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? 57:31

3h ago57:31

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Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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A People That Dwells Alone? (Rabbi Sacks on Balak, Covenant & Conversation) 9:56

1h ago9:56

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Balak available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/balak/a…

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The Challenges of Being Muslim Today 59:35

1h ago59:35

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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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The Brunt of Ballet | Heather Maloy of Terpsicorps 37:16

13d ago37:16

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Like most leaders in the arts, Heather Maloy spends far more time raising money, hunting for rehearsal spaces and recruiting dancers than she does immersed in the work she’s so committed to—cultivating the ideas and creating the dances that are the signature of her Asheville-based company, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance. For 21 summers, Terpsicorps h…

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How Liberation is Only Found In Community 56:30

2d ago56:30

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Telling it Like it is | Storyteller Carolina Quiroga 34:05

20d ago34:05

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Carolina Quiroga moved to Asheville only about a year ago, but she’s already a distinctive storyteller here, blending folk tales and her own experiences from her native Colombia with newer stories born from observations of her newly adopted home. On July 11, she begins a residency of three weekly performances at Story Parlor in West Asheville. Toda…

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Descartes' Error (Rabbi Sacks on Chukat, Covenant & Conversation) 7:46

4d ago7:46

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Chukat available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/chukat…

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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities 59:10

4d ago59:10

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Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Passing the Torch | New Asheville Fire Chief Michael Cayse 32:21

22d ago32:21

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Michael Cayse has only been Asheville’s Fire Chief since the start of the year, but he came here with more than three decades of experience in Cincinnati and, as part of that, working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Asheville firefighters received a pay raise in the new fiscal year budget of nearly 9 percent, but that still puts them …

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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” 1:00:01

8d ago1:00:01

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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Taking It Personally (Korach, Covenant & Conversation) 9:02

11d ago9:02

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Korach available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/korach…

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On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? 57:55

11d ago57:55

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In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward 58:55

14d ago58:55

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Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of America’s most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author of the new book on The post Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? 57:14

1M ago57:14

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This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the truth. The surprising reality of The post Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Hear Here | Detective Blind in performance and conversation 41:48

1M ago41:48

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Who says rock music is dying out? A trio of sisters from Asheville are doing their part to bring rock to a new generation. Detective Blind takes the spotlight in the second episode of The Overlook drawn from our May 28 evening of Hear Here, a performance and podcasting series co-presented with Citizen Vinyl. The series is designed to elevate conver…

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What Made Joshua and Caleb Different? (Rabbi Sacks on Shelach Lecha) 9:21

18d ago9:21

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Shelach Lecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…es-of-leade…

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Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. 57:33

1M ago57:33

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What do we mean by the word “hero?” Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? That’s Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Papers which he released The post Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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PART 2: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 33:00

1M ago33:00

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This is the second half of my conversation with Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy, who along with their artist husbands bought buildings in the River Arts District early on and are committed to keeping those buildings open and affordable for other artists. They’re joined here by Stephanie Monson Dahl, the city’s manager of Urban Design, Place Strategi…

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Two Types of Leadership (Rabbi Sacks on Beha'alotecha, Covenant & Conversation) 9:41

25d ago9:41

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Beha'alotecha available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation…

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Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide 59:31

25d ago59:31

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Though it is finally a federal holiday, a lot of people still don’t really know about Juneteenth. It was the day in 1865 when formerly enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. But what kind of freedom was it then The post Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening 59:57

25d ago59:57

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In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. There’s a great grumbling throughout America because many don’t feel listened to. That’s the impetus behind today’s Trumpist populism. This populism is the voice of The post Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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PART 1: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 34:55

1M ago34:55

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Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy have been in Asheville since the late 1970s and, along with their artist husbands, played critical roles in the evolution of the River Arts District from a neglected, polluted wasteland of warehouses into the thriving arts and commerce destination it is today. They also have thoughts on whether the scales of progress …

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The Pursuit of Peace (Rabbi Sacks on Naso, Covenant & Conversation) 9:21

29d ago9:21

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Naso available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/naso/the…

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Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works 58:13

30d ago58:13

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Across the United States there is tremendous support for a taxing the wealthiest among us. So why doesn’t it happen? Well, in Massachusetts, it has. As Inequality.org’s Sam Pizzigati explains in this segment, there was powerful resistance to the new The post Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works appeared first on Keeping Democracy …

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Hear Here | O•VAD•YA in Performance and Conversation 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Hear Here is a performance and podcast series designed to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. I invited two all-female bands to the May 28 evening of Hear Here at Citizen Vinyl. The bands Detective Blind and O•VAD•YA come from different generations. Detective Blind are three sisters—the eldest is only 17—while most of the member…

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It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America 57:38

1M ago57:38

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In his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America, prolific author Larry Tye shares what he learned about the lives of the three men, now recognized as great Americans. The racism they faced The post It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America appeared first on Keeping Democracy Al…

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The Queen Bee of Pollination | Phyllis Stiles of Bee City Asheville 37:26

2M ago37:26

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There are about 400 Bee City USA programs across 47 states, all with a mission to sustain pollinators by increasing native plants and nest sites while reducing the use of pesticides. The entire Bee City movement started in Asheville 12 years ago with the efforts of Phyllis Stiles. During the thick of a month of pollination celebration here, I talk …

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Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity

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Used to be Labour was left, Tories were conservative. Now it seems each party is trying to be just like the other. This right before PM Rishi Sunak shocked everyone by scheduling a new election for July fourth. And stirring The post Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Liminal Space (Bamidbar, Covenant & Conversation) 9:36

1M ago9:36

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Bamidbar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversa…ion-of-rejection…

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Under Attack the World Over, What Is Liberalism?

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The final chapter in our guest’s new book, Liberalism as a Way of Life asks the question: Requiem for a Liberal Way of Life? Well, is it really over? Reached in Sydney Australia where he’s professor of politics and philosophy The post Under Attack the World Over, What Is Liberalism? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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112: Dr. Matt Warner was Cancelled at a Conservative College (With Dr. Paul Hoard) 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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Dr. Matt Warner joins the VCW to talk about being fired from Grace College in Winona Lake, IN for what he describes as unspoken political expectations. Outside activists found old social media posts by him (involving posts about LGBTQ, Black Lives Matter and criticism of Tucker Carlson) and they pressured college board members to let this professor…

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The Lens of Reflection | Pete Candler, Author, Photographer and Filmmaker 28:28

2M ago28:28

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Pete Candler wears many creative hats. He’s a photographer and maker of short films—all of it self-taught—and he’s also an author and recovering academic. His new book, titled “A Deeper South," is both an internal and external travelogue over 25 years of road trips through the American South. We’ll also talk about leaving a tenured professorship at…

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The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism

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Many Americans were appalled at the violent January 6th assault on the capitol. The thought was: That’s not who we are. But in truth throughout our history, a great number of Americans have supported hierarchies and authoritarianism; freedoim for us The post The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism appeared first on Keeping Democrac…

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Authoring Mid-Life Shifts | Madison Brightwell and Don Silver 41:36

2M ago41:36

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Madison Brightwell and Don Silver are local novelists who don’t know each other but have similar creative trajectories. Both spent early years behind the scenes—Brightwell in film production, Silver working for music mogul Clive Davis—before turning to more conventional careers. It wasn’t until their 40s that both leaned into writing fiction. Silve…

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The Rejection of Rejection (Bechukotai, Covenant & Conversation) 9:13

2M ago9:13

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Bechukotai available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/be…

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AntiChoice: In A Hole, Keeps Digging 55:54

2M ago55:54

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They wanted to stop abortions, instead there were more after the Dobbs decision than before. One the first segment, Mother Jones magazine writer Julianne McShane tells how women are maintaining their reproductive rights despite the attacks. And on the second The post AntiChoice: In A Hole, Keeps Digging appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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111: Meg Wise Deconstructed at John MacArthur's Church 1:26:27

2M ago1:26:27

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Meg Wise joins the VCW hall to talk about her experiences at John MacArthur's Church in Los Angeles County, CA. She talks about their response to the COVID pandemic and the scandal involving MacArthur publicly shaming a woman whose husband was sexually abusing their kids. Follow Meg Wise: On X/Twitter: _nomadic_soul Read A Deconstruction Chronicle …

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Reading the Room | Literacy Together 37:25

2M ago37:25

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Most people reading or listening to this likely take their literacy for granted. But for thousands of youth and adults throughout Buncombe County, literacy is a hurdle impacting nearly every element of life. My guests are executive director Amanda Wrubleski and program directors Rebecca Massey and Erin Sebelius with Literacy Together. It’s an Ashev…

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When the Supreme Court Was About Fairness to All 59:54

2M ago59:54

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By Burt Cohen

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Minority Rights (Behar, Covenant & Conversation) 7:24

2M ago7:24

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Behar available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/behar/m…

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Hear Here | Caged Affair in Performance and Conversation 40:47

2M ago40:47

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April 27 marked the debut of "Hear Here," a series presented in tandem with Citizen Vinyl to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. The premiere featured talk and performances with the bands Pink Beds and Caged Affair. This episode is all about Caged Affair, a vocalist-guitarist son and his drumming father from Waynesville, whose m…

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Wisconsin Rural Voters: Challenge and Opportunity for Democrats 59:51

2M ago59:51

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Wisconsin is a key swing state in the upcoming election, with traditions of both real right and real left. On today’s show on-the-ground journalist Christina Lieffring tells us about realities in that 90% rural state. She says to win voters, The post Wisconsin Rural Voters: Challenge and Opportunity for Democrats appeared first on Keeping Democracy…

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The Duality of Jewish Time (Emor, Covenant & Conversation) 9:24

2M ago9:24

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Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.You can find both the video and the full written article on Emor available to watch, read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/emor/the…

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Spaced Out | ArtsAVL Town Hall on Affordable Arts Workspaces 43:09

3M ago43:09

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We all know the impact of Asheville’s skyrocketing housing costs. What we don’t hear nearly as much about is how artists and arts organizations are finding it more challenging to do their work in Asheville. Affordable workspaces was the topic of the latest ArtsAVL Creative Space Town Hall. Matt Peiken moderated a May 10 panel at Asheville Community…

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