Best Let S Get Lit Podcasts (2024)

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A History of Presidents Who Threatened Democracy (Get Po-LIT-ical)

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[REBROADCAST FROM September 4, 2024] For our series, Get Po-LIT-ical, we're reading political history books in the leadup to the election. We start with The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It, by author Corey Brettschneider, professor of political science at Brown University, wh…

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Roxane Gay Makes the Case for Gun Ownership (Get Po-LIT-ical)

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[REBROADCAST FROM September 6, 2024] In her new personal essay, Stand Your Ground: A Black Feminists Reckoning with America's Gun Problem, Roxane Gay examines the culture and power in American society. She joins in studio to discuss.

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Sarah Smarsh on Covering the Rural Working-Class (Get Po-LIT-ical)

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[REBROADCAST FROM September 9, 2024] Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade…

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The Case of Tribal Land in Oklahoma (Get Po-LIT-ical)

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[REBROADCAST FROM September 19, 2024] In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.…

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Octomom

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First aired back in 2020, this episode follows the story of an octopus living one mile under the ocean as she performs a heroic act of heart and determination. In 2007, Bruce Robison’s robot submarine stumbled across an octopus settling in to brood her eggs. It seemed like a small moment. But as he went back to visit her, month after month, what be…

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The Moth Podcast: Kansas City

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On this episode, to celebrate our inaugural Kansas City StorySLAMs, we're featuring two stories from KC. If hearing the energy of the crowd (take it from everyone who was there, the show was super fun!) has got you hankering to attend a Kansas City StorySLAM, just go to themoth.org/kansascity for tickets and dates. And if you want to attend a Story…

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A Full Plate

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Meg Wolitzer presents two favorite Selected Shorts works in which food and nourishment figure both literally and symbolically. The narrator of Haruki Murakami’s “The Year of Spaghetti” seems to be just sharing pasta recipes, but it’s the recipe for assuaging loneliness that may elude him. The reader is Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli. And unusual f…

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'His Three Daughters' Follows Estranged Sisters in NYC

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In the new film, "His Three Daughters," three estranged sisters come together to care for their sick father in his New York City apartment. We discuss the film with star Elizabeth Olson and writer/director Azazel Jacobs. The film is available to stream now on Netflix.

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We Chat: Sana, Sana: Latinx Pain and Radical Visions for Healing and Justice 54:55

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Listen in as we chat about Sana, Sana: Latinx Pain and Radical Visions for Healing and Justice, with Editor David Luis Glisch-Sánchez, Editor Nic Rodriguez-Villafañe and Intercultural Wellness Coordinator & Counselor, Stacey Lopez, LCSW, QCS. As always, we'll share meaningful segments and discuss how many of these bookish moments connect to our liv…

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296: Microschool Moments Year 4 Reflections: Growth, Challenges, and Resilience – From Home to Church, Surviving a Flood, Doubling Enrollment, and Building a Stronger Microschool Community 32:08

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Welcome to our special series, Microschool Moments! Join us as we take you on an inspiring journey from our humble beginnings in a living room to the thriving microschool we are today. Each episode is packed with stories of transformation, reflections, and practical advice for anyone on a similar path. In this episode, I take you through a reflecti…

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702-706-TALK: Saviors, Survival, and Letting Go

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We're back with more stories that listeners, like you, have shared on our voicemail. This week: The thin lines between life and death, and friendship and love. Leave your own voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy…

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The Moth Radio Hour: Rooted in the Past

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In this hour, stories of the past echoing into our present. A history lost to slavery, modern life clashing with religion, going from a party lifestyle to a corporate gig, and using memories of an injury to help others. This hour is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlanti…

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Lalah Hathaway on 'VANTABLACK' and Town Hall Show (Listening Party)

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Grammy-award winning artist Lalah Hathaway joins us ahead of her Town Hall show on Wednesday, as part of her tour following the release of her new album, VANTABLACK, which includes features from Common, WILLOW, Michael McDonald, and more.

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The Revolutionary Art of Elizabeth Catlett on Display at the Brooklyn Museum

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A new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum spotlights the work of Black artist Elizabeth Catlett, featuring over 200 works of painting, drawing, and sculpture. Curators Catherine Morris and Dalila Scruggs discuss Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies, on view through January 19, 2025.…

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Peter Heller's New Novel, 'Burn'

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In Peter Heller's new novel, two friends emerge from a camping trip in Northern Maine to find the state has seceded and the country is in a civil war. He joins us to discuss Burn.

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The Life of Socialite and Diplomat Pamela Harriman (Full Bio)

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English socialite Pamela Harriman had an incredible life, from relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world, a deep friendship with Winston Churchill in the midst of World War II, and a successful career as a diplomat in the later years of her life. Biographer Sonia Purnell joins us to discuss her new book, Kingmaker: Pamela Harrim…

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841: My Senior Year

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One kid comes to America as an exchange student and commits herself to the senior year experience. Prologue: We talk to high school seniors in Salt Lake City who are trying to have the perfect year. (5 minutes)Act One: Every year, thousands of teenagers come from all over the world to experience American high school. Last year, thirteen students fr…

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Patience and Fortitude: A History of Mayor La Guardia on WNYC

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As WNYC celebrates its centennial this year, All Of It presents a special on the life of one of New York City's most important mayors: Fiorello La Guardia. La Guardia was the first Italian-American Mayor of New York who led the city during the aftermath of the Great Depression, Hitler's rise to power, and World War II. His decisions also have a hug…

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A Little Pompeiian Fish Sauce Goes a Long Way

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Today we follow a sleuth who has spent over a decade working to solve an epic mystery hiding in plain historical sight: did anyone survive the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD? Tired of hearing the conventional narrative that every Pompeiian perished without any evidence to back it up, Classicist Steven Tuck decides to look into it himself. Altho…

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Comedian Michelladonna Hosts New Series, 'Shop Cats'

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A new series introduces viewers to the bodega cats of New York City. Actor, comedian and producer Michelladonna joins us to discuss the Mad Realities series, "Shop Cats" and we take calls about your favorite local store cat.

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The Secret(s) to Baking With Chocolate (Food for Thought)

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Chocolate as a baking ingredient is both decadent and delicate. Pastry chef Michelle Song shares tips and recipes from her new cookbook, Chocolate Lover.

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Rebecca Nagle on the Centuries-Long Fight Over Tribal Sovereignty in Oklahoma

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In 2020, a landmark Supreme Court case declared a substantial part of Oklahoma to be under tribal jurisdiction. Author and podcast host Rebecca Nagle joins us to discuss her new book about the case, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land.

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The Stand-Ins

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Meg Wolitzerpresents a show of stories about replacements and stand-ins. While we tend to crave the original, sometimes a substitute can bring more happiness than the “real” thing. In Steve Almond’s “A Happy Dream,” read by Phil LaMarr, a young man assumes a new identity in pursuit of love. In “A Brief Note on the Translation of Winter Women, Writt…

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A Flood of Claims From Rikers Island Amplify the Pervasive Problem of Sexual Assault in Jails

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Warning: This episode contains profane language and detailed descriptions of sexual assault allegations. More than 20 women say a man who went by Officer “Champagne” sexually assaulted them while they were held at the Rikers Island women's jail. Their allegations span decades and they are now suing the city for more than $500 million. But the Depar…

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Two Daughters Visit Their Troubled Father in 'In The Summers'

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The new film "In the Summers" stars reggaetón artist Residente as Vicente, a troubled but brilliant man whose two daughters come visit him every summer. As they grow older, their relationship with their father becomes more and more complicated. Writer and director Alessandra Lacorazza joins us to discuss the film, her debut feature, which premieres…

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A Cultural History of the Boogie Down Bronx

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Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the Boogie Down Bronx. Paradise Bronx: The Life and Times of New York's Greatest Borough was written over a fifteen-year period as Frazier walked all around the borough, observing its physical landmarks, people, and unique quirks. Frazier discusse…

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Troye Sivan - One of Your Girls

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Troye Sivan is a singer and songwriter from Australia. He’s been nominated for a Golden Globe, two Grammys, and he’s won four of Australia’s ARIA awards. His song “My My My!” was a #1 hit on the Billboard Dance Chart, and his third album, Something to Give Each Other, was one of Billboard’s picks for the best albums of 2023. Troye’s also an actor; …

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295: Microschool Moments: Year 3: Last Year In The Living Room! When Things Began To Really Change as a Homeschooling Mom and Teacher Entrepreneur. 31:19

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Welcome to our special series, Microschool Moments. This episode marks the beginning of an inspiring journey from our humble beginnings in a living room to the thriving microschool we are today. As we approach our 300th episode, join us in reflecting on the incredible transformation over the past five years. Each episode in this series will be uniq…

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The Moth Radio Hour: The Gatherings

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Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together - in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and…

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The Mastermind and The Guardian

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First, the story of a color-changing creature many people assumed to be brainless, who outsmarts his human captors and makes us question who we think of as intelligent in the animal kingdom. Then, one of the most fearsome animals on our planet; it sucks our blood, spreads diseases, but it just might hold the solutions to some of our planet’s bigges…

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A Comprehensive History of Brain Surgery

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We spend the hour diving deep into the history of brain surgery, from the earliest days, to lobotomies, to the new cutting-edge research into minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz, attending neurosurgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, joins us to discuss his new book, Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery.…

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The Times They Are a-Changin'

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This episode first aired back in December of 2013, and at the start of that new year, the team was cracking open fossils, peering back into ancient seas, and looking up at lunar skies only to find that a year is not quite as fixed as we thought it was. With the help of paleontologist Neil Shubin, reporter Emily Graslie and the Field Museum's Paul M…

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The Moth Podcast: A Story Laboratory

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In this episode, we're featuring two stories from young people that were developed as part of The Moth Story Lab. If you're interested in participating, or know of a young person who might be, just go to themoth.org/education for more information. Host: Ana Stern Storytellers: Aravah Chaiken learns a lesson about math and life. Iris Hernandez takes…

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Unexpected Guests

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short_stories, short_fiction, symphony_space, books, life, meg wolitzer, Carlos Greaves, Santina Fontana, Dylan Marron, Sarah Messanotte, Willa Cather, Patricia Clarkson, humor, cartoons, family

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The Midnight Shift: Tales with John Kirk 40:15

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John Kirk's story is one of transition and resilience, moving from a high-pressure career as a lieutenant in the Newark Police Department to a fulfilling role as a Class Three Officer in an elementary school. After years of intense midnight shifts, chasing stolen cars, and dealing with dangerous situations, Kirk realized the toll the job was taking…

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Inside Robert Caro's Archives as 'The Power Broker' Turns 50

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Robert A. Caro's The Power Broker has been called "the greatest book every written about a city." This groundbreaking work revealed how Robert Moses -- a man never elected to public office -- spent decades amassing power so immense that he was able to reshape New York City. Now, a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, Turn Every Page: Ins…

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An 18-Year-Old Meets Her 39-Year-Old Self in a Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Film

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In a new touching coming-of-age story, Elliot, an 18-year-old woman played by Maisy Stella, receives advice from her older self, played by Aubrey Plaza, after a magical mushroom trip with her friends in the woods for her birthday. Writer and director Megan Park joins us alongside Stella to discuss the film, "My Old Ass," which opens in theaters thi…

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A New Book Explores the Life and Work of NYC Artist Rammellzee

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In 2018, Red Bull Arts presented the first major exhibit of the work of the late rapper, Graffiti artist, sculptor, performance artist and philosopher of sorts, Rammellzee. A new book, co-edited by the curators of that show, Max Wolf and Jeff Mao, came out last week. We speak to them about Rammellzee: Racing for Thunder.…

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Natasha Rothwell Takes the Lead

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Natasha Rothwell, who gave standout performances in "Insecure" and "The White Lotus" has her first starring role in the new Hulu series, "How to Die Alone." She plays Mel, an airport worker who has let fear keep her from her dreams. When Mel has a brush with death, she vows to change that. We speak to Natasha about "How to Die Alone," premiering th…

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294: Microschool Moments: Year 2-From Living Room Dreams to Microschool Realities. Transitions, Growth and Business Basics of Teacher Entrepreneurs 38:47

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Welcome to our special series, Microschool Moments. Join us on this transformative journey from our humble beginnings in a living room to where we stand today. Each episode in this series is a testament to the growth and evolution of our microschool, leading up to a very special 300th episode featuring a surprise guest. In this episode, we take you…

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EXTRA: A Gentleman and a Gentle Man

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Cynthia Alvarez fell in love with Marine Corporal Daniel Mark MacMurray. She was a peace activist, he was a proud veteran, and the two didn't always see eye to eye. But they agreed to love each other.Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at podcast@storycorps.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR …

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The Moth Radio Hour: The Games We Play

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In this hour: win, lose or draw! Stories of competition and play. Family pranks, high school Latin, college track, and the need for approval. This episode is hosted by Moth Executive Producer, Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media. Storytellers: Joey Garfield is invited to play wi…

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Sarah Smarsh on What Pundits and Politicians Get Wrong About Rural America (Get Po-LIT-ical)

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Author and journalist Sarah Smarsh has spent the last decade dedicating herself to correcting stereotypes, misinformation, and prejudice around the lives and beliefs of rural, working-class White Americans. She speaks from experience, as the daughter of two poor Kansas residents. Now, she's collected that decade of writing in her new book, Bone of …

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A Horse Trainer's Unexpected Friendship With Queen Elizabeth

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The documentary "The Cowboy and The Queen" follows Monty Roberts, a California horse trainer whose nonviolent techniques of taming horses piqued the interest of Queen Elizabeth II, a kindred spirit whose endorsement of Monty's process popularized his methods worldwide. Roberts joins to discuss his life story, along with Andrea Nevins, director of t…

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08 | Never Say Never: How Parenthood Can Spark Healing and Unveil Your Purpose 10:56

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These days, I hear so many people say they don’t want kids, and I used to be one of them, but boy am I grateful God had other plans for me. I had no idea how joyful and rewarding having children would be. So today, I’ll share how having kids has influenced my personal growth, healing, and sense of purpose. Join the free FB community Adulting Empowe…

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293: Microschool Moments: Before We Started and Into Year 1-From Dream to Vision to Reality. Finding Your Purpose as a Teacher, Mom and Microschool Builder! 45:06

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Welcome to our special series, Microschool Moments. I am so excited to share this journey with you as we approach our 300th episode, showcasing the transformation of our microschool from our living room to where we are today. In this special episode, I'm taking you on a journey through the very first year of our microschool, starting with the dream…

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292: Back to School: Transform Your Space Into a Thriving Learning Space: Practical Tips for Any Location and Any Microschool Type 20:29

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Imagine creating an environment where every corner invites curiosity, where the layout and the decor work together to create a seamless learning experience, even if it's in your house, your living room, or your back porch. In this episode, we're going to explore unique and practical tips to transform your home or classroom into a thriving learning …

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291: Back to School: Mastering with Unconventional Planning and Organizational Strategies! Essential Systems & Processes: How to Prevent Chaos and Build a Thriving Microschool 26:26

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and our back-to-school series continues! In this episode, we're diving deep into planning and organizing your school year, even if it's already started. Discover unconventional and fun ways to plan your year, month, and week to achieve maximum efficiency. Join us in Microschool Masterminds, a membership des…

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290 Back to School Series: Beating the Back-to-School Buzz: The Power of Stepping Away to Gain More Time, Energy and Vision! 28:06

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Hello, teacher friends! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and as part of our back-to-school series, we're excited to bring you a bonus episode that's simply too good to miss. In this episode, we explore the power of stepping away and beating the back-to-school buzz. As educators, we know the back-to-school period can be overwhelming. There’…

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Unmasking Evil: Brandon Sanchez's Tenacity Brings a Killer to Justice 36:32

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In 1994, Kristen Smart, a student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, disappeared, leaving her family and the community in turmoil. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement, the case went cold due to insufficient evidence. Years later, a blogger, took a personal interest in the case and began his own investigation. Through his tenacious research, cri…

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