The Los Angeles Review of Books is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and disseminating rigorous, incisive, and engaging writing on every aspect of literature, culture, and the arts. The Los Angeles Review of Books magazine was created in part as a response to the disappearance of the traditional newspaper book review supplement, and, with it, the art of lively, intelligent long-form writing on recent publications in every genre, ranging from fiction to politics. The Los Angeles ...
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Listen to the latest literary events recorded at the London Review Bookshop, covering fiction, poetry, politics, music and much more. Find out about our upcoming events here https://lrb.me/bookshopeventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A show about politics, music, technology, rollercoasters, golf carts, and the United States of America.
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The official podcast of the Georgetown Security Studies Review (GSSR), discussing all things national security, history, military, and foreign policy. GSSR is the official flagship publication of Georgetown University's Center for Security Studies, featuring both online commentary and a biannual academic journal. Find out more about GSSR here: https://georgetownsecuritystudiesreview.org/
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The Scottish Review of Books Podcast amplifies the print and online offerings of Scotland’s critical quarterly. Episodes contain interviews with the magazine’s writers and editors, discussion of articles in new issues, original essays, and reporting from across Scotland’s cultural landscape.
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Conversations about the arts and humanities from the journal Athenaeum Review (athenaeumreview.org).
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"Not every book is for every child, but for every child there is a book." The Children’s Book Review, is a resource devoted to children’s literature and literacy. In the Growing Readers Podcast, we produce author and illustrator interviews focused on the best books for kids of all ages. We help parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and librarians to grow readers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thechildrensbookreview/support
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Bookey Unlock big ideas from bestsellers in 30 mins audio, text, and mind map https://www.bookey.app/
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Episode by episode review of the 1980s NBC sitcom "ALF", for some reason.
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Eric Mann is an environmental, civil rights, anti-war, labor-union activist and organizer. He is the host of www.voicesfromthefrontlines.com on Pacifica Radio's 90.7 FM KPFK, in Los Angeles. Eric is also the director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles and a co-founder of the Bus Riders Union.
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The Political Economy Forum of the University of Washington discusses cutting-edge academic research in the area of Political Economy.
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The podcast of Nicole J. Georges. Advice, interviews, reviews and rants from a queer, feminist, vegan cartoonist,
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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A bi-weekly podcast delving into various topics throughout the history of horror movies. The show also covers a wide variety of topics outside of horror including Video Games, Anime and movies of all genres. Hosted by Trey Whetstone.
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Discover different types of communities in an intellectual, non-judgmental arena. "What brings us together? What motivates us?" Award-winning author, former restaurant owner, and native New Yorker Peter Noble Darrow, (B.A, Psychology, M.B.A) interviews entrepreneurs building modern community. We can often be trapped in limited ways of thinking, so let's challenge millennial culture together. The truth is, we are more alike than we are different. This is YOUR community. YOU are a wise millenn ...
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Weekly Twitter SPACES chats with original thinkers and bowling heros. Starting with the Beatles GET BACK movie, Riley explores the connections between rock history and today's scene. Also, check out his Rock Critic's Guide to Classical episodes... @timrileyauthor NPR CRITIC, EMERSON COLLEGE PROFESSOR and AUTHOR TIM RILEY reviews pop and classical music for NPR’s ON POINT and HERE AND NOW and COPPER magazine from http://PSAUDIO.com. His reviews appear widely in the NEW YORK TIMES, http://trut ...
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GetPublished! Radio host Gerald Everett Jones has the answers to your self-publishing challenges because he's already made all the mistakes himself. He's the author of more than 30 nonfiction business and technical books, as well as seven self-published novels. His co-hosts journalist Cheyenne Cockrell and sci-fi author Thomas Page keep him honest and never dull!
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History of the Batman relives the defining moments of one of the most iconic figures in comic art and literature, DC Comics Batman. Your Dark Knight Archivist Londyn discuss Batman's history and how the character, the associated villains, and popular iconography were established and have changed over the last 80 years.
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In The Kliq is a Pro Wrestling podcast hosted by Baby Huey and BrianTronic. Every week they discuss all the major wrestling news, stories and events. Along with recaps and reviews breaking down all the highlights from WWE Monday Night Raw, WWE Friday Night SmackDown, WWE NXT, AEW Dynamite, their respected pay-per-views and more. Plus, interviewing the biggest names in the wrestling business. If you are passionate about Pro Wrestling, this podcast is for you. Please enjoy weekly episodes of I ...
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From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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On July 18th, Los Angeles Review of Books and The Berggruen Institute hosted a panel discussion titled "Writing Climate Futures," featuring David Wallace-Wells, Jenny Offill, Bharat Venkat, and Jonathan Blake.As our planet faces a climate crisis, questions about the role and efficacy of environmental writing assume greater urgency by the day. Throu…
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Book review: The Garden Against Time: In Search of Common Paradise by Olivia Laing
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Kiran Dass reviews The Garden Against Time: In Search of Common Paradise by Olivia Laing published by Picador
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Firefighters severely understaffed during peak fire season; foster youth financial aid program expands; Michelin award winners in LA and OC — The Saturday Edition
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Fire fighters often face 16 hours work days during the peak fire season, but relief is unlikely to come soon. Lucy Jaffee reports on thousands of foster youth in LA County who will soon receive financial help as they age out of the system. And previewing the latest Michelin award winners in Los Angeles and Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A…
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Internet providers have not committed to low-cost options after 2024; LA adds hundreds of speed humps; & CA mushroom chocolates recalled — The P.M. Edition
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Millions of Californians depend on access to low cost internet, but its future is uncertain. We speak with reporter Nereida Moreno. L.A. implements new street safety measures ahead of the school year. A locally made mushroom chocolate has made people sick. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…
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Internet prices could rise for millions of low-income households, why spiders can be helpful not just scary, a scorching hot July broke a record in California— The A.M. Edition
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Millions of low-income households could see higher internet bills next year. Just how scorching hot was July? Hot enough to break a record for California. Spiders might be scary but experts say they might be helpful around the house. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show…
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The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
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The week that was with Te Radar and Michele A'Court
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Sam has all the latest action from the Olympics, the medals, the glory and the disappointments.
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Federal policy that kept unhoused LA veterans from housing endsp; Fraud investigation into Inside Safe service provider; & Where in SoCal to see the Perseid meteor shower— The P.M. Edition
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How a change in federal policy removes barriers for disabled veterans to get housing. The latest in on ongoing fraud investigation into an L.A. homeless service provider. How to see this weekend's Perseid meteor shower. It'll be the best one of the year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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Around the motu: Chris Hyde covering Hawkes Bay
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Some properties zoned Category 3 in Hawke's Bay have begun to hit the market at bargain prices, raising questions about what can be done with them.
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Book review: Capote's Women by Laurence Leamer
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Quentin Johnson reviews Capote's Women by Laurence Leamer published by Hodder and Stoughton
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The kitchen has long been considered the heart of the home, and in rural New Zealand that heart has undergone significant change since European settlement.
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The Governor of Guam has defended the use of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles on the territory and says it's needed in order to promote peace in the Pacific region. This comes at a time where the United States territory is preparing to build a 360-degree defence system on the island which will act as a shield.…
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North Island kaka are at risk and South Island kaka are vulnerable - but there are specialist breeding programmes aimed at boosting the native parrot populations.
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Mayors respond to government's new water plan
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The government's alternative to Three Waters has finally arrived - a sigh of relief for some councils in the red. But critics say even if some short-term savings are made, in the long term, councils will still be left with ballooning debt.
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Ellese Andrews won gold in the women's keirin at the Olympics in Paris this morning. She becomes only the second New Zealander to win gold in track cycling after Sarah Ulmer in 2004.
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Fraud investigation launched into homeless service provider for LA's Inside Safe program, former LA county supervisor vindicated, Culver City Olympian receives gold medal years later— The A.M. Edition
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A fraud investigation looks into a homeless service provider for LA's inside safe program. A former L-A county supervisor has been vindicated in a state investigation. And a Culver City resident will finally get her Olympic gold medal 12 years later. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…
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Screentime: Elvira, Prosper, Simone Biles Rising
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Film and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Paddy to discuss Danish black comedy Elvira, a show on TVNZ+ called Prosper, and Netflix's timely documentary Simone Biles Rising.
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I'm a helpful dad, so why do the kids only want mum?
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Parenting commentator Nathan Wallis joins Paddy Gower to talk about what to do when child only wants the other parent.
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Technology journalist Bill Bennett talks to Paddy about what's going on in the tech world.
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LA city considers giving renters facing eviction lawyers; Why you might not have felt that Bakersfield earthquake; & Rancho Palos Verdes landslide threatens dozens of homes— The P.M. Edition
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L.A. City Council debates giving tenants legal representation — with a caveat. Why last night's earthquake near Bakersfield was felt in some far-flung places and not others. Reporter Yusra Farzan on the homes under threat in Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…
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Western Bay of Plenty Local Democracy reporter Alisha Evans rwraps up the major issues in the region.
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Book review: Strays and Waifs by Mandy Hager
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Elisabeth Easther reviews Strays and Waifs by Mandy Hager published by The Cuba Press.
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Big questions for power companies after warning of intervention
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Big questions are being asked today about the viability of our energy system with high prices causing some big businesses to turn off production.
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From the factory floor to the school of fine arts
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Glenn Busch went from a factory worker to one of our country's finest photographers.
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It remains a volatile situation in the UK at dozens of locations after a week of unrest with criminal thugs whipped up by the far right, Agitators are said to have shared a list of more than 100 sites such as refugee hotels which they want to target, and police have stepped up their presence at vulnerable sites.…
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Kent Belcher on spending years documenting Alien Weaponry
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Documentary maker Kent Belcher spent six years following Henry and Lewis De Jong, the brothers behind Alien Weaponry - since they were teenagers.
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Will the Reserve Bank cut interest rates next week?
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All eyes are on the Reserve Bank which will decide next week whether to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
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Minister launches broadside at big power companies
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The Associate Energy Minister has launched a huge broadside at the big power companies this morning accusing them of profiteering, amid soaring wholesale power prices. Paddy Gower talks with Margaret Cooney, Chief Operating Officer of Octopus Energy, and a regular critic of the energy system.
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A 5.2 earthquake rattles Bakersfield and beyond, LA renters could get free attorneys but no right to counsel, Dodgers honor former teammate Billy Bean — The A.M. Edition
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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California last night. An LA city council committee will vote on a plan to provide renters facing eviction free attorneys. The Dodgers honor former teammate Billy Bean who died Tuesday. He was the second MLB player to come out as gay. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by …
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