"City Lights" explores the creative fabric of Atlanta - our expressive, diverse, influential city. WABE host Lois Reitzes covers pop culture, music, theater, dance, visual arts, food and more.
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E. Ethelbert Miller is a poet, memoirist, and literary activist. He is an inductee of the 2015 Washington, DC Hall of Fame and recipient of the AWP 2016 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature and the 2016 DC Mayor's Arts Award for Distinguished Honor. The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller, published in 2016 by Willow Books, celebrates his poetry career of over forty years. Miller's most recent book is If God Invented Baseball , published by City Point Press.
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes, a well-versed public radio DJ, and singer/songwriter Lizzie No. While we’re not gassing up the banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin, Basic Folk approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful (invasive?) questions. This podcast fosters the folk community and showcases a genre that is often misunderstood. Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from Molly Tuttle, Ben Harper ...
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Welcome to Dial M for Magic, a darkly comedic noir-inspired Dungeons and Dragons podcast set in a world where magic is outlawed and swanky magical speakeasies abound. We meet our characters: a troubled poet, a budding journalist, a hyper hick, and a giant handyman, as they all go about their lives in the city of New Bastilon. Danger lies around every corner, but just maybe, so does the truth.
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From The Greenpoint Palace bar in Brooklyn, New York writers and bartenders, Rita and Marisa have intimate conversations with an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life about their passions, paranoia and perspectives. Featured guests could be artists or authors, exterminators or private investigators, or the person sitting next to you at the bar.
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The Southword Poetry Podcast is produced by the Munster Literature Centre. Each episode, a guest poet talks in depth about their latest work and shares a few of their poems. We also hear a poem from a recent issue of the literary journal Southword. Sarah Byrne hosted the 2022 season. Clíona Ní Ríordáin hosted the 2024 season. Poets were selected by the hosts, Patrick Cotter and James O’Leary. The Munster Literature Centre is a grateful recipient of funding from the Arts Council of Ireland an ...
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Celebrate The Arts with Big Blend Radio’s podcast conversations and expert interviews focusing on Music and Entertainment, Books and Poetry, Fine Art and Photography, Theater, Film and the Performing Arts.
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Audio adventures and conversations about poetry, from UK arts charity Poet in the City.
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Catch up on the local headlines of the day with the "KUOW Newsroom" podcast. One podcast feed, all the great local reporting you expect from KUOW and NPR. Headline summaries posted every weekday around 5 p.m. Special features and interviews posted throughout the day. We're trying out some new formats on this feed. Let us know what you think at newsroom@kuow.org.
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St. Louis on the Air creates a unique space where guests and listeners can share ideas and opinions with respect and honesty. Whether exploring issues and challenges confronting our region, discussing the latest innovations in science and technology, taking a closer look at our history or talking with authors, artists and musicians, St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region.
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Welcome to “Making Footprints not Blueprints”, a regular podcast about matters philosophical and religious. My name is Andrew James Brown and, despite being an atheistically inclined free-thinker, I’m also the minister to the Unitarian Church in the city of Cambridge, UK.The title of this podcast is borrowed from the philosopher Herbert Fingarette (1921-2018) who, in his book, “The Self in Transformation” (Basic Books, New York 1963), offered us studies that were “outcomes rather than realis ...
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Wherever pop culture and politics collide, Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel are on hand to examine the gorgeous wreckage from their uniquely queer perspective. Each week, our “Princes of Pop Culture” are joined by the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Doohan, John Boyega, Connie Britton, Gabrielle Union, and Sheryl Lee Ralph to unpack the latest controversies, laude character actress appreciation, and all the shade that’s fit to throw. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Chalk Radio is an MIT OpenCourseWare podcast about inspired teaching at MIT. We take you behind the scenes of some of the most interesting courses on campus to talk with the professors who make those courses possible. Our guests open up to us about the passions that drive their cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, sharing stories that are candid, funny, serious, personal, and full of insights. Listening in on these conversations is like being right here with us in person under the ...
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Daniel J Townsend is an inimitable poet and AFMA nominated story-singer living in lutruwita/Tasmania.
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The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, music and fiction.
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Feeling down about the human condition? Looking for a glimmer of the spiritual in contemporary life? Constellation Prize, a podcast from The Believer magazine, talks to subjects about their existential problems—how art, God, and loneliness fit in their lives. The newest episodes include Nightwalking, a four-part mini series featuring the poet Terry Tempest Williams. You can donate on our website: https://www.thebeliever.net/constellation-prize/
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Produced by Connecticut Public, 'Where We Live' puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines. We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.
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Congratulations, You have came upon Allendale Strong. We are a community organization born from the love and admiration of the Allendale Neighborhood in Shreveport, Louisiana. The organization sprang from the fight to stop the I-49 inner city connector through the historical black community that birth some the greats of Shreveport. The two people that will take on this journey through history and fight is a man who is known for documenting some of Louisiana most important news, John Perkins. ...
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Not just a talk show! Community pioneer's stories that you can't google! non-googlable truths.
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We Do Not Consent Worldwide by Angelia Kay (Artist, Poet, and Independent Investigative Journalist)
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wedonotconsent/subscribe This podcast of spoken word, rhyming poetry, and creative arts is dedicated to my spiritually enlightened brothers and sisters across the earth! Hopefully we can bring about a greater understanding in regards to what’s happening on a worldwide scale so that people can make informed decisions. Connect with me on my links and explore all of them in depth for hidden truths. I’ve been studying with fellow ...
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Real-life stories & interviews – laced with original poetry & music – produced by the creative team at Street Poets Inc. – a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization transforming our world one rhyme at a time. ••••••• Born in an L.A. County juvenile detention camp in 1995, Street Poets works behind bars and beyond, from inner-city high school classrooms to Native American reservations, from local streets and projects to countries as far away as Belize, Sweden, Northern Ireland and South Afr ...
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Talking Cities is the place where we investigate cutting-edge innovations for cities in America and beyond, featuring people working to create vibrant, healthier, more sustainable communities. Hosted by Matt Enstice, president & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, a not-for-profit furthering economic growth, igniting urban revitalization, and building a strong, thriving community.
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I’m a Poet, a Coach, and a Group Process Facilitator. Human to Human, The Podcast is where I have conversations with colleagues and friends about compelling themes. In 2024, that theme is Practicing For Peace. So many of us seek connection, learning, and practice. Human to Human explores that.
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Visit us at http://anklemonitorproductions.com/tales-of-the-queen-city/ ------ "Tales of the Queen City" is a Noir Detective Suspense Thriller set in the city of Seattle, Washington in the 1930's. Poet Wilson is a down on his luck World War I disabled veteran. The Great Depression has hit the city hard, and Poet is living in Seattle's Hooverville, a shanty town for homeless people affected by the depression. At the shows start, Poet's old army buddy Prince Cranston shows up with a rare job o ...
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Are you feeling lonely or struggling to make friends? You're not alone. In 'Friendless,' host James Avramenko explores the ups and downs of friendship, the challenges of making new connections, and the impact of social isolation on our mental health. Each episode, James talks to people from all walks of life who have experienced friendship struggles and share their stories of triumph and perseverance. From overcoming shyness to navigating social anxiety, 'Friendless' offers practical tips an ...
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Freddi Greenmantle - Quiet Words from a Loud Mouth.
Freddi Greenmantle - Quiet Words from a Loud Mouth.
I am a 72 yr old, female, single parent, retired primary schoolteacher of more than thirty yrs experience. I have also taught abroad, (Caribbean island) and I still tutor ESOL. I am passionately committed to improving older people’s lives, having lived in a “sheltered/independent living” Housing Ass. retirement property for 13 years since becoming disabled through an accident in 2006. I have been working for 13 yrs in the local community as a local Whalley Range forum member, and secretary t ...
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“THIS IS YOUR CITY'S first desire is to have sit down INNER-VIEWS, to get to know the true person behind the eyes. The back stories the struggles, the joy, the setbacks and the sucess stories of entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists, not for profit oranizations, and the many people that make up the beautiful tapestry of our communities. Real People, Real Stories. And just because we can never have enough gritty, honest reviews, I will give you the good, the bad and the ugly on places I ea ...
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Madison BookBeat highlights local Wisconsin authors and authors coming to Madison for book events. It airs every Monday afternoon at 1pm on WORT FM .
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SILLY BIO: Born in Philadelphia and educated at Emerson College, F. Omar Telan has directed at La Mama ETC; performed at the Dodge Poetry Festival, PS122, the Philippine Embassy; published in a Gathering of the Tribes, Apiary Magazine, 225 Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. SERIOUS BIO: F. Omar Telan attributes his lack of literary success on his slothfulness. With the imagined rejections of thousands of unsent submissions, Omar day dreams of winning many literary awards. Bor ...
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E’mon Lauren, a queer Scorpio, is the first Youth Poet Laureate of Chicago, from the Souf and Wes Side. "The Real Hoodwives of Chicago" is a podcast for artists of color to talk love, sex, romance, and ratchetry. So often do we hear folks of color's stories second-hand. Scripted. Edited. Given a “Sex and the City” makeover. Well not here. Here are our raw, unedited, unmasked stories. Learn about our romantic desires, our conquests, our fluidity and strengths. Tune in to hear us discuss our b ...
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Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast, is led by expert hosts Dr. Ahmar Zaidi and Dr. Mike Callaghan from the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, and produced by BloodStream Media. Each episode of Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast brings listeners a series of segments packed with critical education and research information that patients and families need to know, as well as updates and clarifications from the social media "buzz" around sickle cell. Cheat Co ...
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“Careers in the Public Humanities” is a podcast exploring the broad range of positions and prospects open to humanities scholars beyond the tenure track. Produced by graduate students in the URI English Department, each episode features an interview with a scholar in the humanities who uses their disciplinary knowledge in unique ways. The series aims to inspire current and prospective graduate students to embrace cross-disciplinary learning and to consider engaging in research that serves di ...
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Get the daily dose of Poetry of Popular Poets By Rakesh Krushna Joshi. About the host Rakesh Krushna Joshi is an Indian Author, Poet and Host of Tuesday Poetry By Rakesh Krushna Joshi Born on August 4 2003 in the city of Maharashtra, Jalgaon. He is known for his debut novel 'I am in the Dream.l'. He completed his Schooling from Shri Ganeshdas Rathi Vidyalaya.
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Real Suburbia covers bizarre, terrifying, hilarious, uplifting, ridiculous neighborhood/neighbor stories, parenting successes/failures, marriage, kids, all things Gen X, and everything in between. Remember that time you found your neighbor passed out in your front yard? Remember when your neighbor was arrested for murdering his wife? Remember when your neighbor called to tell you your kid was peeing on their bushes…AGAIN? Real Suburbia wants to hear all of your stories! www.realsuburbia.com
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SOMETIMES REVIEWS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN TRAILERS Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sunsan-james/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For complete episodes, check out our files in DropBox (below). Thanks! A 6 part lenten series presenting real questions for real conversations about Justice, Identity, Faith, and the Lay Catholic Consciousness in New York City.
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Philly-based, multi-hyphenated, and award-winning actors Jaylene Clark Owens and Justin Jain take on all things Arts & Culture in this joy-forward and ever hilarious variety podcast. From current events, to childhood memories, #PoppaPank centers and uplifts BIPOC voices in the performing and visual arts. Their occasional Pop-in with #PoppaPank segments feature interviews with various industry professionals from Broadway & Hollywood stars to iconic Regional Theatre designers & technicians. Ja ...
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Brought to you by the staff of the Street Sheet, the nation's oldest newspaper bringing you the word on the street about homelessness and poverty directly from those who live it. We answer your burning questions about homelessness in San Francisco because we know that homeless people themselves are the experts when it comes to ending poverty.
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A fun, playful interview show that points the listener in the direction of people who inspire me. Hosted by the award-winning actress, playwright, director, teacher and sometimes psychic, Antoinette LaVecchia. In each episode, a new guest talks about their unique and magical journey in the World. Topics range from the deeply spiritual to the deeply silly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-lavecchia/support
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The Muse Writers Center is a nonprofit based in Norfolk, VA. Writers of all ages come together through creative writing classes, readings, and special events. We have book launches, writers groups, even music jams at our space. It is truly a welcoming community & we look forward to bringing the life of our community to your ears. *Cover art photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema
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Other Planes explores all things Afro/Futurism in cosmic and conscious cultures worldwide, from music to art, science to politics—and beyond. Join host tobias c. van Veen as we undertake audio journeys and interviews with world-class visionaries, creatives, and futurists, from emcees and philosophers to scribes and scholars, programmers and poets. Other Planes covers radical diversity in the speculative arts, including science fiction, film, and comix; cosplay, performance, poetry and posthu ...
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This is the It Takes a Village C-Tribe Podcast where we talk with successful and emerging leaders to analyze and dissect the various people, tricks, and hacks that have helped them get to where they are today.
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Feeling Asian is a weekly podcast hosted by Youngmi Mayer and Brian Park, two Asian Americans with plenty of feelings about sex, dating, survival, self-worth, and everything in between. Meet our fun, interesting friends along the way; past guests include Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Stephanie Hsu, Bowen Yang, Yaeji, and more! Named a top podcast of 2021 by CNN and featured on Apple and Spotify’s homepages, Feeling Asian offers a healthy and compassionate space for Asians, Asian Ame ...
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Every story is a crossroads. A diverse company of Chicago artists produces new audio dramas—recorded live—and stages freewheeling audience conversations about them. Led by Founder and Executive Producer Jeremy McCarter, Make-Believe shares suspenseful, moving, hilarious stories, and tries to discover how they shape our world.
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CT state and city poet laureates have their 'boots on the ground' in poetry
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Poet laureates do a lot more than write poetry. Since 1985, Connecticut state poet laureates have worked to promote the literary arts and poetry throughout the Nutmeg state, visiting schools, performing spoken word and passing on poetry to the next generation of writers. There is no straight path to this position. Some of our guests today have been…
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The Then and Now of Art and Artists in Parks
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In celebration of American Artists Appreciation Month and the upcoming National Park Service anniversary (Aug. 25, 1860), this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick features photographer Tanya Ortega. Hear their discussion covering the Then & Now of Art and Artists in Parks and Public Lands. Talking about the …
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How 5-time champ SLAM built a women’s football dynasty in St. Louis
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St. Louis has another football team that can claim the title of "Greatest Show on Turf." Last month, after a thrilling comeback against the Boston Breakers, the St. Louis SLAM won its fifth Women's Football Alliance championship. The team's players aren't paid like NFL players— but they hit hard and play to win. Player-turned-coach Myrt Davis and s…
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There are gaps in Route 66 history. Researchers want your stories to fill them
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The iconic Route 66 is approaching its 100th birthday. To celebrate the historic ‘Mother Road’, the State Historical Society of Missouri is working to collect items and anecdotes from around the state to build an exhibit that opens to the public in 2026. Researchers Katie Seal and Sean Rost talk about the stories they want to collect and why the hi…
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The politics of offshore wind and what that means for its future
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Today on Where We Live, states across New England are investing in offshore wind turbines – a renewable energy source that is relatively new to the United States. But while offshore wind has a proven track record in other countries, critics worry their costs outweigh their benefits. Reporters covering the battle over offshore wind, Luther Turmelle …
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Boone Froggett - Lead Singer and Guitarist of OTIS
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Boone Froggett, lead singer and guitarist of OTIS. Kentucky born and bred, OTIS is a young, hard rocking quartet who performs and plays their exciting music like they’ve been around for 40 years. Hear about their music background, latest single "Last Fool in Line," touring, and shows. Alongside Boone, John S…
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Missouri to vote on abortion, sports betting and minimum wage in November
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On Tuesday, Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft confirmed that the fate of abortion rights in the state will be decided on the ballot in November --- but how we got here tells us a lot about the state of Missouri's politics. St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg discuses the fight to put abortion on the ballot, and how the…
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New collection by poet Carl Phillips reflects his thoughts on memory and loss
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Carl Phillips was day-drinking last year when he found out he won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry. The recently-retired Washington University professor is now out with a new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.” STLPR arts & culture senior reporter Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with Phillips about the prestigious recognition and his new book, “Scattered Sn…
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Documentary “Stitch” + The Atlanta Quilt Festival
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Atlanta Quilt Festival co-founder O.V. Brantley and Dr. Arshley Emile, who directed the new documentary “Stitch,” discuss the film and the festival which is running through September 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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On The Margin - Thursday, August 15, 2024
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E. Ethelbert Miller is a poet, memoirist, and literary activist. He is an inductee of the 2015 Washington, DC Hall of Fame and recipient of the AWP 2016 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature and the 2016 DC Mayor's Arts Award for Distinguished Honor. The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller, published in 2016 by Wil…
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Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes, ep. 274
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Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of those times. When the indie music artist comes across an unfamiliar musical concept, she goes “sponge mode” until she understands it. Then she seamlessly integrates it into her artistic vocabulary. This relentless curiosity and sense of pl…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features acclaimed author Evette Davis who discusses her new urban fantasy novel, “The Others." Releasing in September 2024 through SparkPress as the first installment of The Council Trilogy, "The Others” is a tour de force weaving together themes of self-disc…
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Adjo Honsou represents St. Louis and Togo to win ‘The Great American Recipe’
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PBS’ “The Great American Recipe” introduced viewers to St. Louis’ own Adjo Honsu, chef/owner of the food truck Fufu n’ Sauce. Her mission to share her Togolese cuisine and culture with others put her alongside seven other home-trained chefs from across the U.S. competing, sharpening their skills, and telling their familial and culinary stories — an…
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A St. Louis doctor saw horror— and humanity— in Gaza
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Dr. Amjad Musleh, an emergency medicine and intensive care physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, volunteered at one of the last functioning hospitals in Gaza last month. He shares why he went to an active war zone to treat Palestinian war victims and how he saw extraordinary examples of human resilience.…
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Actor Colman Domingo / Artist Erin Drakeford / “Music in Media”
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Actor Colman Domingo discusses his starring role in the new film, “Sing Sing.” Plus, Erin Drakeford takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art,” and Dr. Scott Stewart talks about the scores of Westerns for “Music in Media.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se…
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Au Revoir, Paris Games with Michelle Collins and Billy Magnussen
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Humble Emmy-nominee Louis Virtel is joined by guest co-host Michelle Collins to wade through a week’s worth of pop culture drama, including Quentin Tarantino shading George Clooney, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal, Pat Sajak returning for Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the alleged feud embroiling the box-office hit It Ends With U…
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The hilarious, historic, hot and horrible 1904 Olympic games in St. Louis
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Few editions of the Olympics can out-crazy the 1904 Games hosted in St. Louis. Adam Kloppe, public historian at the Missouri Historical Society, shares the many ways St. Louis left its mark on Olympic history — including its hot mess of a marathon and being the first modern Games to award a medal to an African American athlete.…
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St. Louis students share reflections on Gen Z and media literacy
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Standardized K-12 media literacy education is scarce in schools across the country. But with an ever-evolving media landscape, navigating today’s information overflow with skill is crucial. Three students – high school seniors Charlie Meyers and Diego Perez Palomino, and college freshman Aylah Hopper – share what they think is the best approach to …
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Award-winning Author Kelly Vincent - Ugliest
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Kelly Vincent who re-imagines their teenage years in their empowering series “The Art of Being Ugly," a compelling story of a teen grappling with their gender identity. The anticipated finale, “Ugliest,” (KV Books LLC, August 13, 2024) is a necessary and impactful commentary on the strug…
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Joe Gransden’s Trans Am / Artist Treyvian Dowell
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Atlanta jazz trumpeter Joe Gransden shares how he tracked down his prized Trans Am 30 years after selling it. Plus, Artist Treyvian Dowell takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Art.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning author Matt Cost who discusses "City Gone Askew," the latest novel in his "A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" series. "City Gone Askew" takes us back to Brooklyn in the Roaring '20s and Hungarian private eye, 8 Ballo, who is hired by Theda Lazar Vogel to prove that her husband was murdered. His colorf…
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Nostalgia reigns supreme in new edition of ‘Lost Treasures of St. Louis’
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There are about 415 St. Louis area restaurants, entertainment venues, stores and more highlighted in the second edition of “Lost Treasures of St. Louis.” Among other gone-but-not-forgotten entries, the coffee table book features the floating McDonalds, St. Louis Arena and Famous-Barr. In this encore segment from December 2023, co-author Cameron Col…
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In this edition of Madison BookBeat, host Sara Batkie speaks with Milwaukee-based author Katharine Beutner about her Edna Ferber Award-winning novel, Killingly, which is out now in paperback from Soho Crime. Massachusetts, 1897: Bertha Mellish, “the most peculiar, quiet, reserved girl” at Mount Holyoke College, is missing. As a search team dredges …
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“Notes and Narratives with John Snyder” / “Cabaret”
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Music producer John Snyder joins us for our new series, “Notes and Narratives.” This month, Snyder shares stories about his time working with jazz alto saxophonist and composer Paul Desmond. Plus, “Cabaret” is on stage at Actor’s Express, and artistic director Freddie Ashley explains why the musical continues to be relevant. See Privacy Policy at h…
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Social connection as the foundation of our health
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Even before the pandemic, half of all adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. In 2023, a report from Surgeon General Vivek Murthy showed that loneliness and isolation has physical consequences like increased risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. Murthy stressed how social connection is the key to individual and community…
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We Live Here: The Ferguson Uprising will be livestreamed
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Many people found their power and voices in the midst of the Ferguson Uprising. Some used streaming technology as they found themselves defining their own class of media, with no editors and no rules. They brought the story of the Ferguson Uprising live to our computers and smartphones. This episode of STLPR’s podcast “We Live Here,” explores their…
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Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later
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On Wednesday, August 6, St. Louis Public Radio and NPR news co-hosted "Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later" at Greater St. Mark Family Church, just miles from the epicenter of protests sparked by the killing of Michael Brown, Jr. by a Ferguson police officer in August 2014. This episode presents highlights from that event, …
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1 in 6 people are affected by infertility; this is one CT couple's story
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June is Infertility Awareness Month. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in 6 people are now affected by infertility. A new study suggests that microplastics might be impacting male infertility. And while technological advances offer opportunities and hope for many would-be parents, treatments like IVF are expensive, and they’re no…
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St. Louis librarians share their best 2024 summer reads
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In this encore presentation, St. Louis librarians Tammy Albohaire and Ted Reidy share their book recommendations for the summer.
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Connecticut Senator Gary Winfield of the 10th District
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Comics still have humor, but they are tackling the hard stuff
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Many of us grew up with classic comics such as the funnies in the Sunday newspaper! But comics aren’t just tiny anecdotes of humor anymore. They tackle serious content, reaching readers of all ages. And with more artists and authors coming on the scene, we are seeing more diverse stories and storytelling. And although newspaper comics aren’t going …
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On The Margin - Thursday, August 8, 2024
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E. Ethelbert Miller is a poet, memoirist, and literary activist. He is an inductee of the 2015 Washington, DC Hall of Fame and recipient of the AWP 2016 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature and the 2016 DC Mayor's Arts Award for Distinguished Honor. The Collected Poems of E. Ethelbert Miller, published in 2016 by Wil…
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Essential Theatre Play Festival’s 25th Anniversary / H Johnson / Mighty Shorts Film Slam
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Essential Theatre artistic director Peter Hardy and managing director Jennifer Kimball discuss Essential Theatre Play Festival’s 25th anniversary, from Aug 9-Sept 1. Plus, H Johnson stops by for our series, “H Johnson’s Jazz Moment and we hear about the upcoming Mighty Shorts Film Slam. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin: Eyeballs, Ice Cream, and Portland, Oregon, ep. 273
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Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over. Living Thing is the most recent Anna Tivel singer-songwriter record and Thank God We Left the Garden being the Jeffrey Martin new album. Of all the singer-songwriter interviews and musician conversations we've done over the course of the po…
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7 takeaways from Missouri’s historic and sometimes surprising primary election
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Missouri Republicans and Democrats wrapped up a historic primary on Tuesday night. Perhaps the most consequential result was St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell toppling Congresswoman Cori Bush — a big loss for St. Louis’ progressive faction and a win for supporters of Israel. University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita M…
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Restaurants & Relationships, Loving Puppies & Pizza-Making: Day-Drinking with Jenny Olbrich
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What happens when you mix the worlds of pizza and astrology, with a discussion of puppies and pigeons? Join us on this episode of People at the Core as Rita and Marisa kick things off with their latest adventures in town. We’re joined by the incredible Jenny Olbrich, who shares her fascinating journey from her Philly roots to nomadic pizza-making a…
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Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair / Savory Stories / “Eat the Menu” with The Try Guys
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Najee Dorsey, founder and CEO of Black Art in America, discusses the second annual Atlanta Fine Art Print Fair, running from August 9 to 11. Plus, food historian Akila McConnell, from the WABE podcast “Savory Stories,” shares the history of the Georgia Peach, and we hear about The Try Guy’s “Eat the Menu” tour, which comes to the Buckhead Theater o…
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The Olympics with Cate Blanchett and Joel Kim Booster
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This week, Louis is joined by guest co-host Joel Kim Booster to discuss the most viral Olympic moments, from Simone Biles bowing to Rebecca Andrade to French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati getting beat by his own bulge. Then Louis interviews the one and only Cate Blanchett about her new film Borderlands, prompting a discussion on Cate's unforgettabl…
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Exploring Mexican mole in St. Louis is a journey of taste and geography
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Mole is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but what’s special about this sauce isn’t just its flavors — chilis, nuts, fruits, chocolate — it's where those tastes come from. Sauce Magazine writer Ileana Martinez explored four local restaurants serving their own, region-specific takes on the staple. Angel Jimenez Gutierrez, co-owner of the Mexican restaura…
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In ‘Radical Atlas’ 100 maps show the what and why of Ferguson
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Urban design, tax incentives and landscaping can make racial and economic inequality worse in suburbs like Ferguson. Patty Heyda, a professor of architecture and urban design at Washington University, talks about her new book “Radical Atlas of Ferguson, USA”. She shares what mapping Ferguson — in more than 100 different ways — reveals about how cit…
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Black, brown, and Indigenous communities are reclaiming wine culture
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Many wine tastings are about evaluating the aroma, balance and tannin. But for some people, wine is about so much more than that. It’s about history, community, and memory. Less than 1% of wineries in the United States are owned by Black connoisseurs. But that is starting to change. And with more makers, lovers and sellers of color coming into this…
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“ATL Up and Away: Travel Tips with Rick Steves”
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Travel guru Rick Steves stops by for our monthly series, “ATL Up and Away.” This month he gives advice on how to ensure that happy travels are healthy travels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Walt Disney dreamed of a St. Louis park. Then the deal went bust
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In the 1960s, St. Louis nearly became one of the most magical places on earth. A planned Disneyland, called the Riverfront Square, captured imaginations as local leaders sought to strike a deal with Walt Disney himself — until that deal went bibbidi, bobbidi, bust. In this encore episode from May 2024, writer Devin Thomas O'Shea reminds us of what …
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A Voice Both Austere and Intimate: Poet-Turned-Novelist Henry Wise on his Debut, Holy City
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In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host Andrew Thomas speaks with Henry Wise on his debut novel, Holy City (2024, Grove Atlantic Press). Holy City is a novel that grabs your attention by the opening sentence and propels you into a world of crime, guilt, unrealized desire, and vanquished hopes and dreams. The narrative shuttles between Richmond, …
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Washington state and counties square off over juvenile rehabilitation closures
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One issue: DCYF’s transfer of 43 men in their early 20s from Green Hill to an adult prison.By Ann Dornfeld
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Playwright Aaron Levy and director Megan Cramer discuss Destination Theater’s “The Student Body,” which opens at Galloway School’s Chaddick Theater on August 9. Plus, Jeff Fallis takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Poetry.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…
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Looking beyond the Killing Fields: Unpacking the Cambodian Genocide
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The Cambodian genocide took the lives of up to three million people - between 1975 and 1979. Many were forced to work at labor camps where they faced abuse, torture and starvation. But this is only part one of the story. The lesser known part is the story of Preah Vihear Mountain, where over forty thousand refugees were forced to climb to their dea…
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‘I will never stop fighting:’ Michael Brown Jr.’s family turns pain into purpose
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This Friday marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson. His death sparked a global movement calling for police accountability and an end to racial injustice. In this contributed episode, STLPR reporter Marissanne Lewis-Thompson talks with Michael Brown Sr. and Cal Brown about their son’s legacy …
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