Best Nicholas Garcia Podcasts (2024)

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Using AI to Create Persuasive, Visual Stories for Your Training with Nicholas Leonard 33:37

3h ago33:37

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Stories help us learn and engage us on an emotional level. But one of the more challenging parts of using stories is finding the right visuals to go with them. That’s where AI comes in. I personally have not used AI to create visual stories, that’s why I invited Dr. Nicholas Leonard to be my guest. Nicholas’s passion is at the intersection of AI an…

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Violeta Garcia-Mendoza (Of Midwinter Poems, Rewilding, and Tercets) 1:20:05

2h ago1:20:05

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Read: "Midwinter" in The Dodge Purchase: Songs for the Land-Bound (June Road Press, 2024) Violeta Garcia-Mendoza is a Spanish-American poet, teacher, and suburban wildlife photographer. Her poetry has appeared in numerous literary journals, and in 2022, she received a grant from the Sustainable Arts Foundation. She is a member of the Madwomen in th…

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The MAGA Coup: Trump’s Takeover of the GOP (w/ Dr. Rachel Blum) 1:00:25

37m ago1:00:25

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Dr. Rachel Blum, an expert on political parties and factions, and author of the book How the Tea Party Captured the GOP: Insurgent Factions in American Politics, joins the pod to explore a bold transformation within the Republican Party. Can the rise of the MAGA movement be understood as a mere political shift, or does it signify a deeper change in…

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Jubilation- Rev. Danielle Garcia (12.1.24) 10:57

7d ago10:57

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This sermon was written by Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates and preached by Rev. Danielle GarciaBy Sermons

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5 Ways to Incorporate Peer Learning into Your Nonprofit's Learning Strategy 11:18

8h ago11:18

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Peer learning is a great technique to use in your training programs because it encourages active participation and networking, ensures diverse perspectives are shared and considered, encourages social and collaborative skills, and so much more. That’s why on this episode, I’m sharing five ways you can incorporate peer learning into your nonprofit's…

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Trump Country: Are Democrats Cosplaying Rural America? (w/ Dr. Nicholas Jacobs) 1:09:41

2h ago1:09:41

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What drives the deepening political divide in rural America? In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Jacobs from Colby College, and co-author of the book The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America discusses the cultural and economic threads that intertwine to bolster Donald Trump's appeal among rural voters. We examine the evolution…

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Crazy Train Radio's Episode on Documentary "The Science of Getting Rich" 51:14

4h ago51:14

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These next guests have a new project and its going to help us “average joes” discover the trasformative power of weath in this latest documentary “The Science of Getting Rich” which is now going to be released worldwide. The theme of this documentary & philosophies come from a book titled with the same name from 1910 (Along with some from going bac…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Author Irvin Muchnick (Underwater) 39:53

6h ago39:53

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This next guest has a new book out called “Underwater: (The Greed-Soaked Tale of Sexual Abuse In USA Swimming & Around The Globe) The information put together for this booked has been backed by hundreds of interviews and thousands of pages of USA Swimming files subpoenaed by the FBI, it truly uncovers a generation of cover-ups involving some of the…

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Developing Your People Managers with Off-the-Shelf Courses + Customized Conversations. An Inside Look at One Nonprofit's Approach with Alberto Garcia 23:30

20h ago23:30

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Providing off-the-shelf courses is a common approach to training and development. But one of the limitations is the lack of context which is often needed to make the training relevant and meaningful. When I heard about Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and how they were combining off-the-shelf courses with more contextualized learning, I kn…

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Did Polls Do Harris Dirty? (w/ Dr. W. Joseph Campbell) 52:14

7d ago52:14

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If some of the last 2024 presidential election polls were pointing to a decisive Kamala Harris win, then why did it become clear so early in the evening that Harris would, in fact, lose? Were the polls wrong...again? In this episode, Dr. W. Joseph Campbell discusses how polls work, the history of polling errors, and why it matters. He also takes on…

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Christ, Our Only King! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates(11.24.24) 20:18

3d ago20:18

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Author Richie McGinnis 43:58

1h ago43:58

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This next guest certainly has a unique background such as graduating from Georgetown University (majoring in Middle Eastern History with a minor in Arabic & Philosophy), but working at different media outlets such as Al-Jazeer Arabic, MSNBC/NBC News DC as a production assistant & as a freelance videographer. His latest project is his book: Riot Die…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with NWA Wrestling Star, Ms. Starr 1:05:11

10h ago1:05:11

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This next guest is the first muti-generational NWA superstar (and certainly don’t mind letting you know about it). She is a third-generation superstar on both sides of her family as she is the granddaughter of Nick “Wildman” Roberts &n Lorraine Johnson (known in the Texas territory) & Grizzly Smith of “The Kentuckians” daughter of NWA legend “Perfe…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actor Jsu Garcia (Nightmare on Elm Street) 57:46

4h ago57:46

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This next guest certainly had to look of a young James Dean, but also had a sense of prayer & a spiritual presence to him, which allowed him to certainly keep his “ego” in check. Besides the acting, he is also a huge movie buff & an author of two books Writing two books; “The Dreams of a Master” and “The Love of a Master”. This next guest is known …

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Turn Your Subject Matter Expert into Your Biggest Asset with This Approach 9:49

2d ago9:49

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Working with subject matter experts can be a great experience, but it can also be challenging. They don't always understand Learning and Development, they may have competing priorities that take them away from your project, and sometimes they think that they don't really need you. That’s why, in this episode, I’m sharing how you can turn your subje…

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The Unchecked Presidency: When One Branch Rules Them All (w/ Professor Daniel Farber) 47:25

1h ago47:25

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Could the American system of checks and balances crumble under a second Trump presidency? In this episode Berkeley Law Professor Daniel Farber, co-director of the Edley Center on Law and Democracy, joins the pod to discuss the complexities of executive authority in the U.S. government. From emergency powers initially crafted for crisis management t…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Susie Singer Carter (No Country For Old People) 39:13

7d ago39:13

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This next guest has come out with a documentary based on things she had learned from personal experience & the documentary is called “No Country From Old People” This documentary is a nursing home expose that is being a cautionary tale and public rally for change, as it chronicles the last 6 months of her mother’s life & she discovers how the syste…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actor Nicholas Turturro (NYPD Blue & Longest Yard) 41:43

10h ago41:43

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This next guest has done so much over his 30+ year career in the entertainment business. He’s been an Emmy Nominated Actor for his role “James Martinez” in NYPD Blue during his 7 year run. He has also been a guest ring announcer for the title match at WrestleMania XI, he’s worked with Spike Lee on multiple occasions, had one of the best roles on Ad…

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Greatness in the Kingdom- Rev. Jake Elliott (11.10.24) 26:39

22d ago26:39

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How to Use Change Management Principles to Improve Training Project Success 8:38

3d ago8:38

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Is training a change project? My vote is almost always YES. Training is often either being used to drive a change or it's being offered as the result of a change. Why does that matter? 70% of organizational changes fail and L&D has a role to play in this. That’s why in this episode I’m exploring how we, as L&D, can use change management principles …

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Dana Delibovi and Molly Peacock (Of Literary Afterlives, Emotion and Color, and Material Connections in Women's Writing Across Time) 1:07:38

3d ago1:07:38

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Purchase: Sweet Hunter: The Complete Poems of St. Teresa of Ávila (Monkfish Book Publishing, 2024) trans. Dana Delibovi and The Widow's Crayon Box (Penguin, 2024) by Molly Peacock Dana Delibovi is a poet, essayist, and translator. She began translating the poetry of St. Teresa of Ávila in 2019, after retiring from a hybrid career as an advertising …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Author Padraic Maroney (It All Began With A Scream) 40:58

11d ago40:58

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In 1996 there was a movie that came along that changed the face of horror films forever & we obviously all know this wasn’t the first time that the director of this project has done that, being Wes Craven. Initially some signs indicated that Scream was going to be a flop upon it’s release in theaters, but became a word-of-mouth phenomenon spawning …

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No Place Like Home: Immigration Under Another Trump Presidency (w/ Dr. Maria Cristina Garcia) 58:58

7d ago58:58

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Trump has won. He has plans. Dr. Maria Cristina Garcia joins me for a deep dive into the intricacies of immigration policy and its far-reaching effects on American society. We discuss the disinformation clouding public perception and policy debates. Staring down a second Trump presidency, we reflect on historical mass deportations and the dire econ…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview With Actress Natalie Moon (Superman & Lois) 32:18

27d ago32:18

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This next guest is thrilled to be able to share her upcoming guest staring role this season as Lex Luthor’s ex-wife (the iconic DC Comic book character) “Erica Del Portenza”on the CW hit series “Superman and Lois” with the episode being called “Break the Cycle” & aired on October 28th, 2024. Let’s welcome Ms. Natalie Moon! Natalie Moon IG: https://…

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Three Practical Tips to Improve Your Nonprofit's Onboarding Process 8:57

10d ago8:57

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Most people form a first impression in just a tenth of a second, and there’s no second chances. So, what is your nonprofit's first impression? When you hire a new staff person, what do they think or feel? It's worth asking the question, and it's worth investing in making that first impression a good one. That’s why, on today’s episode, I‘m sharing …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actor Kevin Keppy (Smile, Cabinet of Curiosities) 36:05

16d ago36:05

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This next guest is probably best known for being a character & creature actor & has done so much in his young and flourishing career (which is impressive because of some shyness in his live). Folks may know this actor from things like “The Quest” (Disney+) & “Cabinet of Curiosities” (Netflix), but also the Paramount project in “Smile”. Let’s go ahe…

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Divide and Conquer: Presidential Election Law (w/ Dr. Norman Williams) 1:02:30

14d ago1:02:30

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What if state legislatures could override the popular vote, revolutionizing the American electoral system? What if Donald Trump contests each state election in bad faith? What if Trump demands Congress refuse to certify an election he lost? What if Trump wins and summons mobs into the streets as a show of force? And, how does the American electoral…

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The Greatness of God- Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.3.24) 18:35

1M ago18:35

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Junious 'Jay' Ward (Of the Field, the Mythic Perception of the South, and the Vulnerable Document) 46:00

21d ago46:00

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Read: "Inheritance" and "Homecoming, Rich Square, NC" (Fourway Review) Purchase: Composition (Button Poetry, 2023) Junious 'Jay' Ward is a poet and teaching artist from Charlotte, NC. He is a National Slam champion (2018), an Individual World Poetry Slam champion (2019), author of Sing Me A Lesser Wound (Bull City Press 2020) and Composition (Butto…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Production Designer Olga Turka (Terrifier 2 & 3) 39:48

1M ago39:48

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This next guest has been one of the unsung heroes of the Terrifier Franchise. She got her start studying as the a Wardrobe Technician. However, she has been a Fashion Stylist, Costume Designer & Imagination Pimp who was involved with Terrifier 2 & Terrifier 3 and she’ll be going into many different projects, so sit tight to see the creative side ru…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actress Antonella Rose ("Gabbie" Terrifier 3) 28:11

1M ago28:11

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This next guest is part of a hit film in the horror world that has certainly had fans waiting to enjoy & that being “Terrifier 3”. This guest comes in as a new character in this successful franchise in “Gabbie” who is the cousin of the “Shaw’s” Jonathan & Sienna. Let’s welcome Ms. Antonella Rose! Antonella Rose IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlem…

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Want Better Leaders? Five Ways to Get Them. 11:00

29d ago11:00

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50% of leaders will fail. Even those who were once successful often eventually fail. Leadership failure comes with significant cost. You have to recruit, hire, and onboard a new leader and employees may have left or stopped performing under the old leader. So why do leaders fail? And how can we in L&D support them so they don't? That’s what we’re e…

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America Alone: The Costs of Isolationism (w/ Dr. Charles Kupchan) 58:18

21d ago58:18

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Could America’s political polarization be paving the way for a return to a multipolar world? Dr. Charles Kupchan, Professor of International Affairs at Georgetown University and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins us to explore this provocative question. With the possibility of Trump reelection looming, we discuss the repercuss…

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Charismatic Tradition- Matt Fore (Encounter, 10.27.24) 1:04:28

1M ago1:04:28

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Author Keith O'Brein (Charlie Hustle) 38:41

19d ago38:41

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This next guest has a newer book out talking about one of the most complicated legacy’s in the game & in life when it comes to someone’s personal as well. Obviously the topic is Pete Rose & we know he would walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball. The book is called “Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and The Last Glory D…

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You Need Social Influence to Achieve Behavior Change. Here's How to Create It. 10:42

2M ago10:42

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70% of organizational changes fail. I feel strongly that almost every training project is a change project. So, how do we successfully facilitate change? One essential element is social influence. We have to create the environment and the relationships to help our audience create and sustain the change. But how do we do that? I'm sharing five ways …

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with "Extreme" Ref Jim Molineaux (ECW Referee) 1:02:35

25d ago1:02:35

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This next guest has certainly seen his fair share of action by being the 3rd manin the ring over the years, with getting his start in the old TWA promotion, which lead to things turning into ECW (both Eastern Championship Wrestling, then becoming the land of “Extreme” in ECW & was there til it closed in 2001. This next guest always tried to call it…

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The XX Factor: How Women Are Reshaping American Politics (w/ Dr. Sara Chatfield) 48:36

1M ago48:36

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Dr. Sara Chatfield, a leading voice in gender politics from the University of Denver, and author of the book In Her Own Name: The Politics of Women's Rights Before Suffrage, joins Deep Dive to unpack the persistent gender gap in American politics—a divide that traces its roots back to the 1980s. We explore how shifts in male conservatism and Trumpi…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Paul Pratt (NWA Wrestling) 45:08

28d ago45:08

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This next guest wears many hats in the world of wrestling & is also one of the more recognizable talents in wrestling (Pollo Del Mar) & the NWA as well. For his behind the scenes side of things, he is currently of the Editor “NWA Official Wrestling” Magazine & the Digital Interface Manager which is helping directly impact & grow the branding as wel…

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Crazy Train Radio's Interview with "Horror King" Steve Barton (A Comedy of Tragedies) 1:11:52

1M ago1:11:52

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This next guest is certainly someone to pay attention to as when you are dealing with him, certainly need to do yourself a favor and buckle up for this ride (and make sure you keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. Many would consider him the king of horror fans & he’s got a new book coming out “A Comedy of Tragedies”. Let’s welc…

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Emilie Menzel (Of Invocations, Fables, and Narrative Leaps as Neurodivergent Play) 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Read: "I Pull My Leaf Leg Stockings Off My Body" (The Boiler Journal) Purchase: The Girl Who Became a Rabbit (HCP, 2024) Emilie Menzel, writer and librarian of hybridities, is the author of the book-length lyric The Girl Who Became a Rabbit (Hub City Press, 2024). Their gently haunted writing features in Copper Nickel, Bennington Review, and The Of…

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5 Low Cost Leadership Development Activities for Organizations with Tight Budgets 11:12

2M ago11:12

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I often hear from nonprofit L&D leaders about the challenges they face with constrained budgets. And I feel their pain. I know so many of you are working with small teams and few resources. But leadership development activities don’t have to be expensive and you don’t have to let a constrained budget keep you from developing your leaders. That’s wh…

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Stability or Chaos: Can the US Keep Leading the World? (w/ Professor Edward Goldberg) 54:58

2M ago54:58

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In this episode, we question the future of American leadership and its crucial role in maintaining the liberal world order. Could a second Donald Trump presidency shift the balance of power, allowing authoritarian regimes like China and Russia to gain prominence? Professor Edward Goldberg - expert on globalization, and author of the book The United…

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Faithful Leaders, Faithful Followers- Rev. Scott Williams (10.13.24) 23:42

1M ago23:42

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Global Pentecostalism- Rev. Dr. Helen Rhee (Encounter, 10.13.24) 49:15

1M ago49:15

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Your L&D Team Needs Email Marketing. Expert Julie Nichols Shares Where to Start 25:14

2M ago25:14

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You spend months working hard on a training only to launch it and hear crickets. If you can't mandate people take that training, what do you do? This is where marketing comes in. Marketing is a pretty different skill set than what most L&D teams have. And your marketing team may not have the capacity to support you with each new training. That’s wh…

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MAGA Knows Best: The Way We Never Were (with Stephanie Coontz) 1:00:16

2M ago1:00:16

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What if the family values we've been taught to cherish are nothing more than myths and, in fact, are dangerous? In this episode, historian and author of the book The Way We Never Were, Stephanie Coontz, helps us to understand the New Testament's radical interpretation of family, offering enlightening insights—and challenges the nostalgic allure of …

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Antiochian Orthodox Tradition- Father Nicholas (10.6.24) 47:33

2M ago47:33

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Proclaim the Kingdom of God- Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (10.6.24) 21:00

2M ago21:00

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Nicholas Molbert (Of Nostalgia and Work, Southern Boyhood, and Storm Season on the Gulf Coast) 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Read: "Men Working Above: demolition" and "Parable of Baiting" (UCity Review) Purchase: Altars of Spine and Fraction (Northwestern University Press, 2024) Nicholas Molbert Born and raised on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast, Nicholas lives in Los Angeles. He is the author of Altars of Spine and Fraction(Northwestern University Press, 2024) and two poetry cha…

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