Best Matzo Podcasts (2024)

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Is “Kamalomics” A Return to Price Controls . . . and Counting Matzo Balls? 45:58

30d ago45:58

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As Kamala Harris attempts to succeed where fellow Californian Richard Nixon fell short in 1960 – win the White House as a sitting vice president amidst a complicated economy – she takes a page from the Nixon presidency and wades into what government can do about the high cost of goods and services (specifically, food prices). Economist David Hender…

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The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune Function 38:16

2h ago38:16

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Does the gut microbiome affect immunity and other aspects of health? You'll be surprised how vital our tiny allies are, and how our diet affects their function! Show Notes and Links: https://bit.ly/3BaeuIW Gut Microbes produce numerous neurotransmitters vital to mental health, synthesize several vitamins, help the body absorb nutrients, and are lin…

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A (Better) Government for the People: Michael Boskin on the Future of Federalism 50:56

1d ago50:56

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Since the founding of the republic, America’s leaders have pondered the question of federalism and the proper divide between national and local government regarding such thorny matters as infrastructure, healthcare financing, and education. Michael Boskin, the Hoover Institution’s Wohlford Family Senior Fellow and former chair of the White House’s …

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What is the Gut Microbiome, and Why Is it Important? 47:35

6d ago47:35

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All this talk about microbiome, gut flora, prebiotics, probiotics...what does it all mean, and how important is it to our health? Learn all this and ways to foster that perfect balance. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47oumUj In this Episode: 03:33 - Ways to Die in the Future - A Near Earth Asteroid 08:03 - Recipe of the Week: Hummus 09:52 - Understandi…

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Slow Ride...Taking the Longer Road to Death 46:57

13d ago46:57

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Learn about the personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence your health, and steps you can take now to increase your longevity and quality of life. Listen, Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3ThbmRy In this Episode: 03:22 - Ways to Die in the Future: Extended Old Age 06:22 - Recipe of the Week: Road-Trippin' Tuna Sala…

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You Can't Take it With You: Understanding Money and Death 21:13

21d ago21:13

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How is debt and credit handled when someone dies? This issue affects surviving family members, creditors, and the legal system, making financial planning an essential aspect of estate planning. Understanding how debts are managed, and the legal steps involved in handling credit posthumously can provide valuable insights into estate planning, inheri…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: California Update: Kamala Raises the Roof, But Can She Deliver on Housing? 49:44

23d ago49:44

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The Democratic National Convention turns out to be a tale of two Californians – Vice President Kamala Harris becoming her party’s standard-bearer; Governor Gavin Newsom left out of the speakers’ lineup (other than a two-minute cameo during the roll-call vote). Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian and distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, both contri…

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What You Need to Know to Prepare for Your Digital Afterlife 30:34

29d ago30:34

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Your digital footprints linger well after death. What are the considerations for these perpetual assets to protect them from misuse? Learn in this episode. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46XQfto In This Episode: 03:00 – Take a Chill Out of Summer with a Boston Cooler 08:03 – Our Digital Afterlife – Preparing Your Digital Legacy 26:55 – 7 Ways to Die in…

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How Virtual Reality Can Take You "Over the Rainbow" 24:40

1M ago24:40

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This week we explore Virtual Reality (VR) and how VR can be incorporated into palliative care with studies documenting people reporting effectiveness in pain and symptom management and its psychological impact. VR can provide people with meaningful and uplifting experiences, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being, improving emotional state by…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: How Likely is a Gaza Cease-Fire and a Saudi Mega Deal? 46:19

1M ago46:19

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For the past two weeks, after Hezbollah rockets struck a Golan Heights town and Israel forces retaliated with strikes on targets in Beirut and Tehran, the world is bracing for further violence in the Middle East, fearing the conflict will escalate into a regional war. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration presses for a cease-fire agreement in Gaza. H…

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Grieving in the Digital World means Never Having to Say Goodbye...but is it Best? 38:29

1M ago38:29

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Learn everything from a bot-related way to die in the future to thoughts around having a digital surrogate to a deceased loved one. In the book Love Story, love meant never having to say you’re sorry. Now, in the age of griefbots, death mean you never have to say goodbye. Griefbots are the creation of digital characters that imitate the way people …

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Hoover At 150 55:00

1M ago55:00

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On August 10, celebrants will gather in West Branch, Iowa – Herbert Hoover’s birthplace, resting place, and home to his presidential library and museum – to celebrate the great man’s 150th birthday. Hoover biographer George Nash, who’ll be part of a panel discussion that day, discusses a remarkable 90-year life journey that took America’s future pr…

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How to be Prepared for the Digital Afterlife 48:38

2M ago48:38

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Ever heard of cyberthanatology? Learn how technology has reshaped end of life planning and how to save your family from digital woes when you die. Our guest Niki Weiss returns to share her knowledge to get you started. What are Digital Afterlife Services? Digital technologies are reshaping the interactions between the living and the dead. As a resu…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: California Update: Harris Goes Up, California Gets Its Close-Up 56:08

2M ago56:08

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For the first time in 40 years, a Californian is set to become a major party’s presidential nominee. Meanwhile, governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to remove homeless encampments from city streets and continues to push back against critics of California’s $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers who claim that the new standard is a job-killer. Hoov…

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Digital Assets after Death...What Happens to Your Phone? 40:49

2M ago40:49

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Learn what you need to know to appoint access to a "digital heir" and things to think about to ensure your digital life is in good hands after you die. In this Episode: 04:46 - A Man Named Ove 07:29 - Recipe of the Week: Tornado Potatoes 08:22 - Digital Assets When We Die: Our Phones (Interview with Niki Weiss) 39:19 - Outro Support the show Get sh…

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Colon Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What you Need to Know 57:17

2M ago57:17

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Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to breast cancer in women young…

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Gaslighting - What Does it Really Mean? All About Women and Gaslighting 37:59

2M ago37:59

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"Gaslighting" has been ubiquitous in common language recently, but it is often misused from its original meaning. True gaslighting is a form of a emotional abuse...what do you within one of these relationships? Listen to learn about the origins and uses, how gaslighting is encountered in the medical community, red flags to identify gaslighting, and…

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Can You Hear Me Now? Examining the Relationship of Hearing Loss to Dementia 50:39

3M ago50:39

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What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7N Age-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – has been shown to be assoc…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Supreme Concerns 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

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The Supreme Court saves the year’s most dramatic case for last – the question of whether Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution for actions he took while holding office. John Yoo, a Hoover Institution visiting fellow and Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at the University of California–Berkeley School of Law, dissects the court’s highly …

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: The Boiling Moat: Can Taiwan Stay Afloat? Matt Pottinger on the Future of Taiwan 55:03

3M ago55:03

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Is a Chinese move on Taiwan inevitable (a quarantine, embargo or outright invasion this decade or next)? Or are there commonsense ways to ensure the island country’s freedom—and prevent a great-power conflict between Cold War rivals? Matt Pottinger, a Hoover Institution distinguished visiting fellow and former senior staffer at the White House’s Na…

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How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future? 38:30

3M ago38:30

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Learn how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren Death causes have changed drastically since the 1800’s; how will they change 50 to 100 years from now? Listen to learn the most likely causes of death in the future and why. In This Episode: In the first segment Charlie explores a new source of protein and has our …

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How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad 25:39

3M ago25:39

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Learn why it's important to just to "reach out and touch somebody's hand," and tips to make this world a better place, because you can! Meh is a Yiddish word that has been adopted into English that expresses apathy or indifference. In the first half Charlie shares a resource to take your own emotional temperature along with changes to consider to m…

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Why is Appropriate and Safe Pain Management Important? with Patrick Coyne 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Learn how your healthcare team ensures your safety while helping you meet your treatment goals in our final interview with an international expert on pain management. This week is part three of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is the importance of a…

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How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think - with Patrick Coyne 32:55

4M ago32:55

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If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick Coyne This week is part two of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is about the harmful effects of being in pain and also the unexpected benefits when pa…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: California Update: It’s Not Just the Tacos That Are Fishy 48:40

4M ago48:40

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While the Golden State struggles with the aftershock of its elevated fast-food minimum wage – California-based Rubio’s Coastal Grill, home of the fish taco, is filing for bankruptcy – and the legislature has to deal with the approaching deadline for a new state budget, which invites fiscal and policy skullduggery. Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian a…

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What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life? with Patrick Coyne 32:22

4M ago32:22

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World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain management Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated grief for loved ones witnessing the death. Successful pain management also …

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Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis 43:13

4M ago43:13

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Ovarian Cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but 49% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread to distant sites. This is because many of the warning signs can be dismissed as a bowel disease or part of aging. Learn how to get a diagnosis sooner by recognizing symptoms and advocating for yourself when something seems very o…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Presidential Debate Shake-Up: Who Trumped Whom? | Bill Whalen and Ben Ginsberg | Hoover Institution 51:14

4M ago51:14

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President Biden and Donald Trump have agreed to a departure in presidential politics – two general-election debates in late June (a historical first) and early September, with a lone vice presidential debate somewhere in between. Ben Ginsberg, the Hoover Institution’s Volker Family Visiting Fellow and a nationally recognized election-integrity advo…

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How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on Life When a family knows that a dying person needs hospice care but they are hesitant or resistant, it can be a challenging situation. This week we talk about the things to consider and discuss with the person facing the end of life. Remember that each family’s situation is …

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Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse 37:17

4M ago37:17

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Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it. In This Episode: 02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo) 03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry 09:17 – The Physiology Behi…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: California Update | Bill Whalen and Lee Ohanian | Hoover Institution 56:06

4M ago56:06

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Did a preeminent California university handle campus protests the right way, and why can’t the state prove that its homeless programs are working? Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian and distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, both contributors to Hoover’s “California on Your Mind” web channel, discuss the latest news in the Golden State including th…

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Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths? 41:13

5M ago41:13

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The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact. This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the baby brother of Robert. In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro and Dedication 04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs 07:20 – Our Construct o…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Bringing America Together | Bill Whalen and Bill Bradley | Hoover Institution 58:30

5M ago58:30

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What happened to teamwork and the spirit of unity and common purpose – not just in sports, but in politics and in society? Former New Jersey senator and basketball legend Bill Bradley, the star of the one-man show Rolling Along, tells a tale that took him from a Missouri boyhood to a celebrated turn at Princeton, the bright lights of New York’s Mad…

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Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It 49:53

5M ago49:53

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Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it? Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Spons…

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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved 34:39

5M ago34:39

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Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and p…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: America’s Economic Riddle | Bill Whalen and Mickey Levy | Hoover Institution 48:59

5M ago48:59

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President Biden’s campaign swing through Pennsylvania this week is notable for two things – three days devoted to one “swing” state, and a nuanced message regarding the US economy that’s heavy on class-warfare rhetoric and light on inflationary concerns. Mickey Levy, a macroeconomist and Hoover Institution visiting fellow, explains the complicated …

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Matters of Policy & Politics: Revisiting Freedom’s Cause: David Davenport and Checker Finn on Rejuvenating Civic Education | Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 56:32

5M ago56:32

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Evidence points to generations of Americans increasingly less informed as to their republic’s origins and system of checks and balances, so it is not surprising that more Americans are less engaged in their communities and are increasingly pessimistic about the future. Checker Finn, a Hoover Institution adjunct senior fellow and past chairman of Ho…

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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference 27:47

5M ago27:47

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In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps...lear…

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: California Update: Southbound Economy, Media Hardball, and Remembering O.J.| Bill Whalen, Lee Ohanian, and Jonathan Movroydis | Hoover Institution 51:45

5M ago51:45

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Recent economic news out of California isn’t all that “golden:” 400,000 jobs shed and the nation’s highest unemployment rate; and the Golden State soon to be demoted from fifth to six in terms of global economies. Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian and distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, both contributors to Hoover’s “California on Your Mind” we…

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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies 45:51

6M ago45:51

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Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world with…

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Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning 45:04

6M ago45:04

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When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so he…

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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life 39:53

6M ago39:53

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the is…

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You Can't Appease an Aggressor; How to Handle Aggressive Situations 29:13

6M ago29:13

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Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger …

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Matters of Policy & Politics: California Update - Proposition 1 Wasn’t the Yeast of the Governor’s Worries | Lee Ohanian and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 1:02:38

6M ago1:02:38

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California’s Super Tuesday primary yielded a few surprises, including a low turnout that nearly doomed governor Newsom’s pet ballot measure and a San Francisco electorate moving rightward on local police tactics and welfare requirements. Hoover senior fellow Lee Ohanian and distinguished policy fellow Bill Whalen, both contributors to Hoover’s “Cal…

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How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials 53:23

7M ago53:23

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Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our …

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Matters Of Policy & Politics: Rep. Mike Gallagher on Congress, China and Public Service | Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution 57:20

7M ago57:20

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Unusual for a member of Congress, the 40-year-old Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher is retiring later this year after only four terms in the House of Representatives. In a wide-ranging interview, Gallagher discusses what brought him to Capitol Hill and why he’s decided to depart so relatively soon; life inside a fractious Republican caucus; his legacy …

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What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans? 48:01

7M ago48:01

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Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials a…

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What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2 54:35

7M ago54:35

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Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer. In this Epi…

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What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer - Part 1 54:19

7M ago54:19

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Learn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. This is part one of a two-part review where we talk about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. We…

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