In a world of educational chaos, where can you turn to help your child flourish? Join Carol Lloyd as she dives into the science and stories behind how kids thrive. From how kids become math-phobic to what's going on inside your teenager's brain, it’s the science of learning, fun and unspun. Visit us at greatschools.org/likeasponge for links to resources and more.
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday.
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My own gray sponge has been saturated and shaped by so many incredible thinkers. This is a podcast where I share the stories of those minds who have inspired mine. From philosophers, poets, musicians, artists, scientists, athletes, and more, I invite listeners to learn a bit more about seekers from the past... and more. Along the way, catch words of wisdom; coalesce with this universal consciousness and continue to grow too. I’m super grateful to you for liking and sharing this podcast. If y ...
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Mike Sprouse is a world class athlete and coach himself tackles common challenges like overcoming negative self-talk and charting a course for success. He offers guidance for anyone hungry motivated and ambitious to transition from stagnation to a successful rewarding significant life. Mike Focuses on these Foundational Four Topics: - Confidence - Objectivity - Determination - Goal-Setting All of these are essential for a mindset programmed towards success. Inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy, he ...
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The Sponge Podcast - Leadership Lessons with Author and Veteran Adman with 40 years of experience in advertising - Ambi Parmeshwaran. Each episode is an in-depth conversation about a chapter from Ambi's new book Sponge - Leadership Lessons I Learnt From My Clients Host Amit Doshi sits down with Ambi as he shares some of the best advice he’s gotten over the years from reading, asking questions, observing, and acting more like a sponge.
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Iv'e been producing and djing for a good few years now , my favourite styles of music are all things House, Garage and Drum and Bass. Over the years i've been lucky enough to get a few releases out there and had the chance to remix some really good tracks , feel free to check out my stuff , i'm frequently adding new tracks , and make tracks that I can available for download. I'm always interested in working on new tracks and if I like a track will often take it on to be remixed ... Best way ...
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From the creators of The Wild Life comes Class. Why class? Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Each season focuses in on a new Phylum, with each episode exploring a new Class of animal. Season One: Mollusca, just wrapped up production and is on its way! Each episode also comes with educational resources like images, diagrams, and worksheets for free use by students and enthusiasts everywhere.
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"John Shore is American's leading non-douchey Christian." -- Dan Savage, Savage Love, and founder of the It Gets Better Project. "John Shore is awesome. The minute I started reading his stuff, I knew he was a brother from another mother." -- Rob Bell, author of Love Wins, Sex God, and Velvet Elvis. "John Shore is a gadfly, calling the Christian Church everywhere to act the way it says it believes about love and justice, which of course makes him an uncomfortable presence in those churches th ...
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The sleepover cell has been activated and a sanity bomb is about to drop. Tread lightly Lucifer because a storm is brewing. The dulcet tones of work related conversation mark the coming of The Devil’s Lightning... The Devil’s Lightning is a long form improv podcast that examines the human condition through irreverent humor, outrageous characters and a spinning heel kick to the doors of perception! It is coached to perfection by Sam Hoar, and features the dramatic artistry of Caitlin Kling, C ...
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This is a behind the scenes and in head of the creator of Sticks and Sponges. We will talk makeup, social media, and making the most out of the life you have.
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a podcast series by language and linguistics enthusiasts at Georgia Tech. (sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning at Georgia Tech; managed by Dr. Hongchen Wu who can be reached via email hongchen.wu@gatech.edu)
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Many questions. No answers. The pod of Australian writer Thommy Waite (Any Day You Can Die). New eps 6am ET every weekday on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discover how to develop the capacity to withstand and recover from life's challenges. Learn strategies to cultivate a resilient mindset, embrace acceptance, and adapt to change. Unlock your potential to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger than before.By Mike Sprouse
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With Biden out, what's next for the Democrats?
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U.S. President Joe Biden announced he was stepping down from the presidential race on Sunday. He said that the decision was best for the party and country, and that he would endorse Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. So what’s next for the presidential election and the Democratic Party?…
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'We need the balance': Benefits and drawbacks of supervised injection sites
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Supervised consumption sites have been around for decades in provinces across Canada. The sites give drug users a supervised space to consume drugs, get their supply tested and receive clean equipment. But Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on the federal government to shut down some of these programs, citing concerns that they attract…
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The Canadian Pediatric Society says "risky play" is good for kids’ mental, physical and social health — even if it might result in injury. In an interview from January, we hear what’s behind this new advice, why ”incredibly boring playgrounds” are part of the problem, and why parents might need to just take a deep breath.…
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What a Donald Trump presidency could look like
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Donald Trump has officially accepted his third nomination for president at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night. Guest host Duncan McCue speaks with the CBC’s Katie Simpson and international politics professor Daniel Drezner about how we got here, and what a Trump presidency might look like.…
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Phylicia George has competed in both the summer and winter Olympics, and now she’s heading to the 2024 Paris Games as a spoken word poet. She explains why poetry and sport make great teammates.
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Water returns to Lahaina’s charred landscape
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The wildfires that destroyed Lahaina in Hawaii last year have led to something of an ecological reset. For decades, the area was drained dry by sugar plantations and developers, but now water has returned. That’s sparking hope for the restoration of Lahaina’s ancient and sacred wetlands.
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How ‘sponge cities’ could protect against floods
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Record-breaking rainfall wreaked havoc in Toronto this week, flooding homes and businesses, and turning highways into rivers. Guest host Duncan McCue hears how building “sponge cities” could help to protect Canadians against this kind of flash flooding.
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As provincial premiers gather for their annual summer meetings in Halifax this week, there’s a focus on the provinces’ relationship with the federal government. Guest host Duncan McCue speaks with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew about what needs to change.
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Since the very beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle to define who, exactly, gets to compete in the women’s category. A century later, the struggle is still very much alive. Rose Eveleth hosts the new CBC podcast Tested, which explores a question that goes far beyond sports: What is fair and who decides?…
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Youth unemployment rates hit all-time high in Canada
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The numbers show that youth unemployment is at an all-time high. Statistics Canada shows that unemployment rates among youth aged 15 to 24 are the highest they’ve been since 2014, excluding during parts of the pandemic. That means young people are struggling to earn enough to get by and aren’t developing much-needed skills.…
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Former U.S. ambassador says democracy at stake in upcoming election
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As political drama continues to heat up south of the border, former U.S. ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman is concerned about both presidential candidates and their fitness to serve. He says American democracy is at stake in the coming election, and each choice comes with its pitfalls.
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Episode 24: What Other People Think of You
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This episode focuses on developing self-trust over relying on others' opinions. Mike Sprouse shares his journey of prioritizing his self-view and not needing approval. He emphasizes mutual respect and choosing advisors wisely.By Mike Sprouse
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What the attempt on Trump’s life means for U.S. politics
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An assassination attempt on former U.S. president Donald Trump has inflamed fears of political violence south of the border. How might it change the campaign for the presidency — and the U.S. political landscape?
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Meet Jacob, the lion with more than nine lives
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Jacob the three-legged lion has survived poachers and a death-defying swim across crocodile-infested waters. We talk to a biologist who's been tracking him to find out what Jacob’s story tells us about the human impact on lion populations in Africa.
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Has Ozempic sparked an insulin pen shortage in South Africa?
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South Africa has run out of the injection pens that deliver insulin to diabetics, with some critics arguing that it’s a ripple effect of the popularity of drugs like Ozempic in the west. Guest host Duncan McCue talks to Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for the New York Times.
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There’s a lot of history tucked into the pockets of our clothing, including a long-standing frustration that women’s clothes tend not to have them. In a conversation from December, design expert Hannah Carlson digs into the patriarchy folded into what we wear every day.
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U.S. President Joe Biden was supposed to discuss NATO’s future after a summit in Washington, but reporters focused on his own political future. We unpack what we learned.
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Residents in Barcelona have been squirting tourists with water guns in protest of mass tourism that they say is driving up rents and overwhelming public spaces. If you're travelling this summer, how can you be a respectful tourist who contributes to local communities?
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Workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario are striking over fears for their jobs, sparked by Premier Doug Ford’s plan to allow alcohol sales at convenience and grocery stores. Guest host Mark Kelley looks at what the LCBO offers the province right now, and what opening up competition might mean.…
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Why people are breaking up with dating apps
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Dating apps were once touted as a technological breakthrough in human connection, but more people are growing weary of swipe culture. We hear why things like “ghosting” are driving frustrated singles back to the real world, and how they can make the apps work for them again.
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The AC dilemma: Cooler homes but a warming planet
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The hotter things get, the more people blast the air conditioning — but more AC means more emissions warming the planet. Guest host Mark Kelley teases out this tricky conundrum, and asks why the technology that keeps us cool isn’t more energy efficient.
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What Copa America means for soccer in Canada
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Canada lost to Argentina in the Copa America semifinals Tuesday. But soccer journalist John Molinaro says even getting that far is “a big shot in the arm” for the sport’s fortunes in this country, and the fans who love it.
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Fighting stereotypes about Africa — with sarcasm
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Is there any water in Africa? Are there houses? Those are the kinds of questions that Nigerian influencer Charity Ekezie was getting on her TikTok videos, so she decided to reply — with a healthy dose of sarcasm.
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Christopher Morales Williams and the world record that wasn’t
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Canadian sprinter Christopher Morales Williams set a 400-metre world record earlier this year, but a technicality meant it wasn’t ratified. Unfazed, the 19-year-old says it’s motivated him to go and break that record all over again. He talks to guest host Mark Kelley about taking that determination to the Paris Olympics, and how he combats nerves a…
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U.S. President Joe Biden says he’s not going anywhere, despite mounting calls for him to step aside and let someone else contest November’s presidential election. We talk to Democrats on both sides of the debate, and look at what picking a new candidate might look like.
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