This is a hard-hitting, grass-roots podcast covering local, state and national politics, with a unique perspective. Whether you're a political junkie, a parent, or simply curious about the world around you, "One More Round" offers a fresh perspective and engaging conversations that will leave you ready to step into the ring of discussion.
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This show explores the relationship between the professionals who work tirelessly to match corporate investment to communities across North America.
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Business Class is a podcast for those looking to make a living in tourism and traveling well. We host smart conversations with interesting people who built satisfying careers in the tourism workplace.
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Let's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with award winning authors, the rantings of a history nerd, and various other things. Enjoy!
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The History Matters Podcast is an in-depth exploration of current events and issues through the lens of the past, hosted by PhD historians Keith Pluymers and Patrick Wyman.
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Ordinary people who have been transformed by an extraordinary God tell their stories of what happened and what their lives are like now.
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Anchored is published by the Classic Learning Test. Hosted by CLT leadership, including our CEO Jeremy Tate, Anchored features conversations with leading thinkers on issues at the intersection of education and culture. New discussions are released every Thursday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different.
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Fathers, Presidents and The United States of America
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OMR Host Keith Marshall talks about the events of the last week while going in depth about what it takes to be a Father and the Leader of the Free World.By Keith Marshall
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Why Education Can Never Be Value-Neutral | Michael Bryant
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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Michael Bryant from Charleston Southern University. The two discuss why a biblical worldview and the pursuit of knowledge go so well together. They talk about the effect of educational faith integration on the preservation of the liberal arts, and explain why education is never neutral when it comes t…
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History Nerds United S3:E30 - Cold War Conversations Host Ian Sanders
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Send us a Text Message. Let's cool it down! The host of the award winning Cold War Conversations podcast, Ian Sanders, joins me to nerd all the way out about history, how he got started, and what makes for a great podcast. Come listen! Check out the podcast website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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Colin Carson: Cultivating Local Pride for Sustainable Tourism
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In this episode of the Business Class podcast, host Steve Ekstrom talks with Colin Carson, CEO of Tourism Prince George, a destination nestled in the heart of British Columbia. Colin shares insights into his journey from university to Denmark to China and back to Canada, all while discovering his passion for tourism. They discuss the importance of …
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(Ep 203 - Stories from the Road) Matthew Marshall - Minnkota Power Cooperative
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this second installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Matthew Marshall, manager of member services, rates & economic development for the Minnkota Power Cooperative i…
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Coaching Students Through Career and Calling | Krista Autrey
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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Krista Autrey, director of the Center for Career and Calling at Geneva College. The two discuss the role faith played in Krista's life when she discovered the career and calling that married her passions for campus ministry and the international church. They dive into how to improve the conversation s…
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Who is Really in Charge Here? Keeping it Honest in Radford.
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OMR Host Keith Marshall dives into all things Radford with an info packed episode that covers important details about what is really going on with Radford's July 4th celebration and the current fiscal woes of the city.By Keith Marshall
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Discovering Tampa Bay: A Treasure Awaits with Santiago Corrada
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Just days before the destination marketing community converges on the vibrant landscape of Tampa Bay for the annual Destinations International Conference, Steve Ekstrom revisits his engaging conversation with Santiago Corrada, President & CEO at Visit Tampa Bay. Santiago shares his passion for the industry, his insights on the rebranding journey th…
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Beyond Bourbon Street: Navigating New Orleans Tourism with Alice Glenn
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Welcome to another episode of the Business Class Podcast with your host, Steve Ekstrom. Today, we delve into the vibrant world of destination marketing with a special guest who knows it intimately. Joining us from the heart of New Orleans is Alice Glenn, Executive Vice President of New Orleans and Company. Alice brings a wealth of experience shaped…
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History Nerds United S3:E29 - Author and Journalist Adam Brookes
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Send us a Text Message. Let's save some art! Author and journalist Adam Brookes joins me to discuss his book Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City. Come listen! Buy Fragile Cargo Check out Adam's website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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Building Networks and Giving Back: A Conversation with Keith Douglas
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In this episode of a podcast hosted by Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and Co-founder of the Nonprofit Tourism Academy | tourismacademy.org, Keith Douglas from KD & Co Advisors discusses the importance of spontaneous networking, community involvement, and sustainability within the tourism industry. They delve into the successes of Out Professionals, a network…
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(Ep 202 - Stories from the Road) Keith Lambert - Lansing Economic Area Partnership
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, features the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Keith Lambert, chief operating officer for the Lansing Economic Area Partnership in Michigan. Keith can be reached at:…
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Challenging the Algorithm | Mario Vasilescu
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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Mario Vasilescu, co-founder of Readocracy, a technology that allows people to track their knowledge in the form of data and share it with others. He explains the benefits of the technology as a way to discredit the culture of division and noise and award those who are mindful of what they put into th…
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From Radford City to Washington DC, The Truth is Finally Coming Out!
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OMR Host Keith Marshall goes over a momentous couple of weeks, both in Radford City and Washington DCBy Keith Marshall
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History Nerds United S3:E28 - Author Margalit Fox Returns
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Send us a Text Message. Let's do it for Marm! Author Margalit Fox returns to talk her new book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum: The Rise and Fall of an American Organized Crime Boss. So good. Come listen! Buy The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum Check out Margalit's website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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John Marshall: Empowering Local Stakeholders for Sustainable Cultural Tourism
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In this episode, Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and Co-Founder of Tourism Academy, has a conversation with John Marshall, Founder and Chief Stewardship Officer at NYC Borough Pass. John shares his extensive journey in the tourism industry, the creation and mission of the NYC Borough Pass, and his efforts to promote and preserve New York City's diverse cultur…
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(Ep 201) Public Engagement in Confidential Projects
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In the 1st Episode of Season 2 of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin responds to a listener question about how the public can get more engaged with economic development projects. How do we balance critical project confidentiality with the community's right to know what's coming next? It's not an easy topic, but it's one worth discussing. Here's …
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The University as a Microcosm of the Universe | Marshall King
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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Marshall King, assistant professor of Biblical Studies at Carson-Neuman University in Tennessee. They discuss Marshall’s interest in languages and his view of exercise as a metaphor for language learning. Marshall dives into understanding the university as a microcosm of the universe and archaeology a…
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"To Whom Much is Given." Taking care of the Elderly of Radford.
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OMR Host Keith Marshall makes a plea for our most cherished citizens as he discusses the new tax assessment and its potential effect on some of our senior citizens.By Keith Marshall
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ENCORE - Anita Pallenberg & Keith Richards
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History Nerds United S3:E27 - Author Dean Jobb
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Send us a Text Message. Let's head to the second floor! Author Dean Jobb joins the podcast to talk his new book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue. Need I say more? Come listen! Buy A Gentleman and a Thief Check out Dean's website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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5 Critical Career Skills Learned While Waiting Tables
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The following broadcast is an excerpt of a recent live lecture presented by The Tourism Academy's Stephen Ekstrom to a group of entry-level hospitality students studying hotel and restaurant skills to aid in sustainable tourism development of their communities, which border on UNESCO World Heritage sites. Steve Ekstrom, CEO and co-founder of the To…
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(Ep 111 - Stories from the Road) Bryant Niehoff - Uplands Science & Technology Foundation
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Stories from the Road, a miniseries within the podcast, will feature the people behind the profession in the communities Devin visits and within his network of esteemed misfits. In this first installment of the miniseries, Devin is joined by Bryant Niehoff, executive director of the Uplands Science & Technology Foundation in southwest Indiana. Brya…
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Presenting DISGRACELAND - Prince: Control, Ecstasy, Dark Funk and Fentanyl
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Few pop artists achieved the dizzying creative and career highs that Prince did. An artist who famously stayed away from drugs and most anything that would cause him to lose control, Prince was aided in his legendary musical output by a small army of creative alter egos, who helped him maintain control and helped him reign supreme as one of the gre…
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Acknowledging Giants to Stand on Their Shoulders | Tracy Lee Simmons
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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Tracy Lee Simmons, journalist and author of books such as Climbing Parnassus and his most recent release On Being Civilized. The two discuss the popularity of and inspiration behind Climbing Parnassus as well as how it would be received had it been released today. They also discuss the importance of i…
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12 Questions Every Radford Resident Should be Asking
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OMR Host Keith Marshall lays out 12 important questions that Radford Citizens should be asking our elected officials.By Keith Marshall
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Mayte Garcia, a young dancer from Puerto Rico, meets Prince and slowly becomes immersed in his extraordinary world. Their collaboration becomes a romance and then a marriage, before tragedy pulls them apart. Sources for this episode can be found on our website. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners. For more info on …
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History Nerds United S3:E26 - Pulitzer Prize Winner Emily Nussbaum
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Send us a Text Message. Let's call action! Pulitzer Prize winner Emily Nussbaum joins me to discuss her new book Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV. It's as good as it sounds. Come listen! Buy Cue the Sun! Check out Emily's website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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Work With A Purpose: Cassandra McAuley of MMGY Global
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Join us for an insightful conversation between Stephen Ekstrom, CEO of Tourism Academy, and Cassandra McAuley, industry expert and managing director at MMGY Global, as they delve into their unique career journeys and the transformative power of storytelling in tourism. In the first segment, Cassandra shares his diverse path from the science center …
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In the 10th episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin takes a look at the RFI and how it informs the site selection process as a whole. We dig into how the RFI is put together and how economic developers can better tailor their efforts to increase their chances of success. If you don't get the results you want, does that mean you failed? Or …
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Go to jesseduke.net for guidelines to tell your story!By Jesse Duke
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Why a Homeschool Dad Serves on a Public School Board | Tom McFadden
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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Tom McFadden, Vice President of Enrollment at Christendom College. The two discuss Tom’s journey in finding Christendom College as an international student. They talk about Christendom’s new president, Dr. George Harne, and the difficulty of adhering to a school’s mission amid a culture of compromise…
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Radford Community Fest." The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly"
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OMR Host Keith Marshall take a quick look at Radford City's new planned RU Community Fest. What does he think? Get in the ring to find out!By Keith Marshall
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Presenting DISGRACELAND - Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness, Randy Rhoads’ Plane Crash and the Saving Grace of a Strong Woman
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Ozzy Osbourne, along with his bandmates in Black Sabbath, invented heavy metal, and throughout Ozzy’s post-Sabbath solo career he would invent new, self-destructive forms of sabotage. Arrested at an early age for breaking and entering, Ozzy Osbourne refused to conform to societal norms and common decency. He would go on to be arrested numerous time…
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History Nerds United S3:E25 - Author Max Marshall
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Send us a Text Message. Let's pledge! Author Max Marshall joins me to discuss his book, Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story. If you hate Greek life or love it, I think you'll love this. Come listen! Buy Among the Bros Check out Max's website Support the Show.By Brendan Dowd
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Tourism Culture & Heritage with Richard Peterson
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Richard Peterson, President of the U. S. Cultural and Heritage Marketing Council, shares insights on cultural tourism, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, community engagement, and visitor experiences. He discusses the intersection of culture and heritage in tourism, the evolving traits of cultural travelers, and the significance of local e…
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ENCORE - Sharon Osbourne: Ozzy, Sabbath, and the Al Capone of Pop
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Before she was a lightning rod television personality, Sharon Osbourne was a savvy music business operator under the tutelage of her maniacal father, the “Al Capone of Pop,” Don Arden. Together, Sharon and Ozzy just barely escaped his poisonous grasp, but that was only part of what she would have to survive. Sources: Extreme by Sharon Osbourne I Am…
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(Ep 109) The Life of an Economic Developer
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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being an economic developer. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being an economic developer, including what it takes to serve as the intersection between community and business. Here's some resources for those in…
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The International Influence of the Classics | Anya Leonard
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On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Anya Leonard, founder and director of Classical Wisdom, a site dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds. Anya discusses her experience as a well-traveled individual and unpacks her experience in her current home, Buenos Aires, as a culture steeped in culture. She discusses international i…
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OMR Host Keith Marshall gives the TOP 5 things that we have learned we can no longer count on in 2024.By Keith Marshall
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Presenting DISGRACELAND - Rick James: Superfreak Is an Understatement
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Rick James may have been born into a life of crime, but he was determined to make his way in life through music. He intimidated George Clinton, inspired Prince, and more than likely saved Jim Morrison’s life. Rick James was rock ‘n roll’s Zelig. He was also sex-crazed, dangerous, and heavily addicted to crack cocaine. These three traits led to two …
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History Nerds United S3:E24 - Author Anna Akbari (Part 2: SPOILERS ABOUND)
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Send us a Text Message. Let's unmask a catfish! Author Anna Akbari returns to tell me who is the mysterious Ethan from her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. We name names and you need to read this book. Either way, get ready for the unveiling. Buy There Is No Ethan Check out Anna's website Support the Show.…
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History Nerds United S3:E23 - Author Anna Akbari (Part 1: NO SPOILERS)
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Send us a Text Message. Let's catch a catfish! Author Anna Akbari joins me to discuss her book There Is No Ethan: How Three Women Caught America's Biggest Catfish. This episode does not contain any spoilers but look for Part 2 where we spoil the heck out of the book (that you need to read first because it's amazing). Buy There Is No Ethan Check out…
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Unveiling Springfield: A Journey in Destination Leadership with Mark Hecquet
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In this captivating episode of the Business Class Podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom delves into the dynamic world of destination marketing with a special guest, Mark Hecquet, President & CEO of the Springfield Missouri CVB. Mark shares his remarkable journey from his roots in London to his pivotal role in shaping the tourism landscape of Springfield. W…
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With a guitar slung over her shoulder, Teena Marie walked into downtown LA and came out with a contract with Motown, where funk master Rick James was enticed to take her under his wing. She was soon shocked to find herself in love with him. But nothing is sweet and simple where Rick James was involved. Unsung: Teena Marie Bitchin’: The Sound and Fu…
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In today's episode, Devin explores the realities of being a site selector. What does it take to get the job done? What does a day in the life look like? Let's dig beyond the tip of the iceberg of being a site selector, including what it takes to manage a corporate site selection project. Note: winning clients and getting paid will be discussed in f…
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The Priceless Impact of Generosity in Higher Ed | Nicole Dunteman
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On this episode of Anchored, Soren is joined by Nicole Dunteman, program director of Hope Forward at Hope College. The two discuss the difficulty of capturing virtue and character development in the form of quantitative data. They unpack the Hope Forward program, a cohort of students whose tuition is fully funded by Hope College alumni, and the imp…
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OMR Host Keith Marshall breaks down 5 of the very special things that he finds about Radford.By Keith Marshall
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Presenting Disgraceland - Bob Dylan: How Does It Feel to Be Booed, Heckled, Hated, and Attacked?
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Bob Dylan was booed at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival – but not for the reason you’ve been led to believe. He went from Folk Music Jesus to Rock ‘n Roll Judas, alienating thousands of fans with ear-splitting, confrontational music. Many of those fans heckled him. One even tried to attack him on stage with a knife. He returned home from a European t…
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History Nerds United S3:E22 - Author Keith Thomson Returns
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Send us a Text Message. Let's head into the jungle! Author Keith Thomson returns to the podcast to talk his new book, Paradise of the Damned: The True Story of an Obsessive Quest for El Dorado, the Legendary City of Gold. Come listen! Buy Paradise of the Damned Check out Keith's website Support the Show.…
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