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Gemidyke Rising is a queer astrology podcast for the infinitely curious and chaotic. Join your hosts Jordan and Brook as they navigate monthly transits as they relate to their lives, pop culture, and the gay agenda.
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"The Trauma Within" is a weekly podcast hosted by Jimanekia, a Trauma and Sexual Assault expert, queer media consultant, and comprehensive sex educator. Join us as we normalize conversations about life's most challenging experiences, from sexual assault to mental health and beyond. Discover stories of resilience, expert insights, and a safe space for discussing some of life's most complex topics. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumaqueen/support
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An LGBTQ podcast featuring entertaining queer people, include celebrities, community leaders, and everyday people with interesting and positive stories. Challenges our community faces today may come up but we don't stay there long. On Queer We Are, guests aren’t allowed to just complain about the world as it is. They share what they’re doing about it, what you can do about it, and hear some good news for a change. Sometimes they’re here just to entertain. Guests include gay, lesbian, transge ...
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Queers in Transit is your new weekly queer podcast where you can join us on our mission to merge the grassroots communities within the LGBTQIA+ umbrella across the UK. Brought to you by Jesse King and Chuck SJ, each episode will explore the activism, talent and a variety of happenings within queer communities in various towns so that we can all connect with each other. Join us on the road to representation, platform and visibility.
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A podcast exploring the intersection of science, society, and queerness. Intertwining personal interviews and audio storytelling, this podcast aims to challenge the current discourse of diversity in STEM to empower marginalized voices and think critically about the ways in which science is done. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queerscience/support
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Welcome to a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience. Some might make you laugh. Some might make you feel inspired. Others might make you uncomfortable. And some might make you feel all of that in the same five-minute span. This is NPR, noir. Check out the exclusive Black Stories, Black Truths merch line, and be sure to follow all of these shows for more great content, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Transformation Thursday

Hosted by Amy Stephens

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Welcome to the Transformation Thursday Podcast, which focuses on the issues and the people who make Rochester, New York, and the Finger Lakes an excellent place for LGBTQIA+ people. With 23% of Monroe County identifying as queer per capita, Rochester and the Finger Lakes are one of the queerest communities in the United States, so take a listen and hear what makes this area a great place to live for queer people. Your host for the podcast is Amy Stephens, a local queer comedienne, parent to ...
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Dive deep into the uncharted waters of taboo topics with "A Sip With Samaad." Hosted by the multifaceted Dr. Samaad Wes Keys, this podcast offers an intimate glimpse into the layered dimensions of his Black, Queer identity. Navigating the intersections of race, sexuality, and culture, Samaad takes listeners on a transformative journey, shedding light on subjects often left in the shadows. With each episode, you'll be invited into his world, where you'll experience authentic internal dialogue ...
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The Transition Period

Gary Orlandus Fuqua Jr.

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The Transition Period is a podcast experience that speaks on aspects of pop culture, society, politics, mental health, and more from the black, trans, queer point-of-view. Join the Period hosted by Gary Orlandus Fuqua Jr. (@thegaryfuqua), a 22-year-old unapologetic black, queer, trans person and full-time clown, whose commentary is upfront, brutally honest, humorous, honest, and black as hell. Tune in for this period experience of clownery, foolery, and fuckery! 🔴
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All the Genders is a new interview podcast where bi-gender host Quinn talks with people of many identities about their lived experience of gender and queer issues. It’s meant for queer folks, allies, folks who are questioning, and anyone interested in LGBTQ+ and identity issues.
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The Trans* Lesson Plan is a podcast that explores the rich and complex history of transgender individuals, their experiences, and share additional trans* education. From ancient cultures to modern day, we delve into the ways in which gender identity has been understood and expressed throughout history. Join us as we deepen our understanding and appreciation of transgender history and education. Welcome to the Trans* Lesson Plan! All donations go to fundraising To Better Understand, Inc., a B ...
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Mindful Elevation

Rachael Thalheimer, LICSW

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Energy Psychology, Mindfulness, and You Healing is both an art and a science. Join Rachael Thalheimer LICSW in her conversations with colleagues, friends, and clinical experts that explore the rehabilitative powers of energy psychology. Each episode, released the last Monday of the month, contains powerful and insightful information to help nurture mental, emotional, and physical healing. Rachael also shares mindfulness tips and techniques, called Energy Elevators, every Monday.
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Life presents enough challenges, from inevitable death and illness to man-made strife like poverty, inequality, and war. In the face of human suffering, sexuality is an incredible outlet for joy, healing, pleasure and connection. Yet, social norms make accessing this simple joy harder than it needs to be. In this podcast, we unpack junk narratives about which bodies, identities, relationship styles, or sexual activities are considered acceptable and reclaim the power of sexual freedom. Recen ...
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Make Change Happen

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

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IIED's mission is to build a fairer, more sustainable world, using evidence, action and influence in partnership with others. We link local priorities to global challenges, and our 2019-2024 strategy details how we will Make Change Happen
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Satch & Leo's Transmission

Joshua "Satch" Satchell, Leo Driver

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Satch and Leo’s Transmission is a humorous yet honest podcast, fronted by two FTM mates chatting shite about trans rights, plights and drunken nights! From dil-dos and dil-don’ts, to surgery scars and emotional ones, you can expect lots of oversharing but even more laughs! Tune in every Monday!
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The Adoption Podcast, Made by Queer Adopters. Your hosts Sam, Paul (husbands and parents to their adopted son), and Andi (adoptive Dad to two children), invite you to join them in a safe space where everyone is welcome, LGBTQIA+, solo adopters, straight couples considering adoption or people who have adopted! This podcast honestly breaks down the adoption and EP process, SEND, and life after adoption. This podcast covers the hard times, the good times and does it all with a touch of humour a ...
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Gays Against Groomers presents The Dark Side of the Rainbow. A new podcast discussing the fervent attack on your kids coming left, right and center for their identity, paradigm and innocence. Gays Against Groomers is an organization standing against the indoctrination, sexualization and mutilation of children done in the name of LGBTQIA+ inclusiveness.
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Imago Gei is a play on the term Imago Dei, which means made in the Image of God. Imago Gay is a gay podcast production affirming that we are all deserving of dignity. Gay church anyone? Spectrum Magazine, SDA Kinship along with Kendra Arsenault M.Div. have come together to bring you the latest on queer theology and a minority perspective on faith. Imago Gay is the affirmation of our humanity and shared value in the eyes of God. This dignity and affirmation of human value, which is the birthr ...
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Queerified with Gigi Gorgeous & Mimi

Giselle Getty, Marc Lamentac & Cadence13

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Queerified is a new podcast hosted by Gigi Gorgeous and her longest friend ever and BFF, Mimi! Come listen every week as they talk to special guests in the LGBTQIA+ community, and share EVERYTHING! Like what it was like growing up queer, the successes and lessons of life and how to celebrate queer joy every day! And most importantly: Gigi and Mimi want to hear from YOU! Be a friend of the pod and call us at 1 (844) QUEERYS. This is totally a space that’s safe for you. Welcome!
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Your co-hosts, Paul & Shimina, take you through an introspective, educational, and entertaining journey through various conversations surrounding personal and professional success. Our podcast focuses on how to be a "boss," not just in the work place, but in life, relationships, and society; and through the lens of being a queer person of color (QPOC). Episodes are published bi-weekly. Our August Head Boss of the Month goes to Kid Fury & Crissle West of The Read!
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My name is Kez, and this is a podcast chronicling my journey as a queer person proud to be part of the LGBTQ community. I am a transmasculine non-binary human, and I'm medically transitioning with low dose testosterone. This is simultaneously my "coming out" to my family and friends as well as a podcast for anyone who also identifies as transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse and is looking for information and connection. I'm also hoping to reach cisgendered allies looking to ...
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TAGLINE: A celebration of queer joy and creativity in an increasingly hostile world! ****** SYNOPSIS: Former Atlanta improvisers and childhood friends Ari (he/they) and Charlie (they/she) talk about coming out as trans in their late 20s, do improv scenes together, and collaborate on creating stories. ****** TONE: If you enjoy the conversational best friend meanderings of Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata, the off-the-rails improv scenes of Hey Riddle Riddle, and/or the personal trans stories of ...
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Marriage can be hard enough under the best of circumstances. But when Willow came out as Transgender, she and Quinn suddenly found themselves having to navigate the obstacles of going from a straight couple to lesbians overnight. In the Unexpected Lesbians Podcast, Willow and Quinn discuss the challenges and joys of being a queer couple, and how it has brought them closer together. Get ready for deep conversations about relationships, spirituality, and parenting, as well as ridiculous topics ...
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Creators in Vietnam

Creators In Vietnam

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Creators in Vietnam is a show based in the rapidly modernizing city of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Co-hosted by Tue Si Nguyen and Moni Le. Together, they have weekly intimate conversations with creative entrepreneurs on all topics of the human experience, such as fear, creativity, personal development, sexuality, relationships, health, mental wellness, spirituality, and so much more. Join us as we open up and vulnerably share our experiences in order to figure out this thing called l ...
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Tamarindo

Tamarindo | Sonoro

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Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval discuss politics, culture, and self-development. At the intersection of advocacy and self-care, Tamarindo hosts use a mix of personal reflections and interviews to amplify important issues and voices that inspire action. Each week on the podcast, you can expect insightful conversations on race, gender, representation and life. Tamarindo’s mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positive ...
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Tough Cookie Talks is a podcast we'll explore the intersection of fitness & anti-diet culture and all the gray areas in between. We'll let go of "shoulds" and judgment and dig into tough conversations with curiosity.
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CREECA Lecture Series Podcast

Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia at the University of Wisconsin, Madison

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CREECA’s mission is to support research, teaching, and outreach on Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia. We approach this three-part mission by promoting faculty research across a range of disciplines; by supporting graduate and undergraduate teaching and training related to the region; and by serving as a community resource through outreach activities targeted to K-12 teachers and students, other institutions of higher education, and the general public. As a U.S. Department ...
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The Homecoming Podcast

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Welcome to Homecoming, a podcast that features the diverse stories, experiences, and insights of Asian, Asian American, and mixed heritage Asian folks. I'm your host, Angelreana, an Asian American college student trying to understand and process this crazy world we live in. Each week, I'll bring on guests to discuss topics like affirmative action, international politics, being Asian and LGBTQ+, interracial solidarity, and everything in between. New episodes out every Saturday! Support this p ...
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Popular Podagogy - Queen's Faculty of Education

Queen's University Faculty of Education

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Popular Podagogy is a podcast from the Queen’s University Faculty of Education that brings big ideas in teaching and education to life. Our guests include top researchers and instructors from our Faculty and beyond, as well as practicing teachers to combine innovative educational ideas with the everyday life of being a teacher. Chris Carlton is our new host for 2022, Nathan Cheney was our host from 2018 - 2021. Theme song by Trevor Strong (PhD'21).
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True Tea is a podcast by Kat Blaque, a woman sitting at the intersections of transness, blackness, kink, sex positivity and polyamory. In this podcast, she answers questions asked about the nuances of her life and also poses questions to her audience with a desire to learn. Sometimes she's right, sometimes she's wrong, but either way she's honest and that's the True Tea.
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Welcome to the Epics Podcast where we tell Epic Stories from Epic People. My name is Alex Wait, host of Epics Podcast. We have not been told all of the stories worth telling. Through interviews and reflection, on the Epics Podcast, we will hear from the “ordinary”, the ignored and the broken of our communities, and what their stories are. Together, we will work to gain an understanding of hardships that are unfamiliar to us. Our intention is to find a common ground with one another from whic ...
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In 'We Want Better Education!': The 1960s Chicano Student Movement, School Walkouts, and the Quest for Educational Reform in South Texas (Texas A&M UP, 2023), James B. Barrera offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the educational, cultural, and political issues of the Chicano Movement in Texas, which remains one of the lesser-known social…
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This is part #3 of a the (ir)Rational Alaskans, a Cited Podcast mini-series that re-examines the legacy of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In the last episode of the (ir)Rational Alaskans, Riki Ott, Linden O’Toole, and thousands of other Alaskan fishers won over $5 billion in punitive damages against Exxon for the Exxon Valdez oil spill. In our finale,…
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Tactical Air Power and the Vietnam War: Explaining Effectiveness in Modern Air Warfare (Cambridge UP, 2023) introduces a much-needed theory of tactical air power to explain air power effectiveness in modern warfare with a particular focus on the Vietnam War as the first and largest modern air war. Phil Haun shows how in the Rolling Thunder, Command…
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Since the mid-nineteenth century, public officials, reformers, journalists, and other elites have referred to “the labour question.” The labour question was rooted in the system of wage labour that spread throughout much of Europe and its colonies and produced contending classes as industrialization unfolded. Answers to the Labour Question explores…
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In 2003, in a ruling that bordered on poetic, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in Lawrence v. Texas that sexual behavior between consenting adults was protected under the constitutional right to privacy. This was a landmark case in the course of LGBTQ+ rights in the Untied States, laying the groundwork for cases like 2015's Obergefell v.…
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In the first two decades of the twentieth century, New York State was a hotbed of change. Cities grew as immigrants arrived from Europe and African Americans trekked up from the South. Corporations grew in power and women fought for the right to vote. In political speeches, muckraking journalism, and expert reports, New Yorkers argued out the issue…
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A Twist in the Tail: How the Humble Anchovy Flavoured Western Cuisine (Hurst, 2024) by Christopher Beckman takes readers on a tantalising voyage through European and American gastronomic history, following the trail of a small but mighty fish: the anchovy. Whether in ubiquitous Roman garum, mass-produced British condiments, elaborate French haute c…
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Welcome to another episode of the Dark Side of the Rainbow. Today, we have acclaimed author and psychiatrist, Dr. Miriam Grossman, MD, with us. Dr. Grossman discusses her new book, Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness. In this episode, Dr. Grossman provides a detailed background on her career as a psychiatrist and t…
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Do you have any questions, any comments about the episode? Jimanekia would love to hear from you! Ever wondered how a passion for football and pro wrestling can shape a person’s life and career? In this episode, we sit down with Sean Ross Sapp, part-owner of Fightful and a die-hard Cincinnati Bengals season ticket holder. Sean reflects on his journ…
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Today on Tamarindo, we catch up with our friend Ana Sheila Victorino, a workplace wellness entrepreneur and of course, no stranger to Tamarindo. She joins Brenda as co-host for the day and shares some of her recent experiences on her healing journey. We speak to Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a global leader, author, and workplace strategist and get her th…
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If ideology has never before been so much in evidence as a fact and so little understood as it appears to be today then, Jason Blakely argues in his new book Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life (Agenda Publishing, 2023), this may not be because we are like travellers guided by old maps of the political world but because we make the…
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In this light-hearted episode, two long-term slutty queerdos - GeeGee and Vanessa - respond to listener questions about sex, kink, dating, relationships, gender identity, and desire. GeeGee and Vanessa are both involved in kink and swinger communities, star in and direct porn, and have had partners of all genders. Yet, their answers to many of the …
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Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines// 7.10am Mutang Yurud from Bruno Manser Fonds spoke about the demand for the Magoh Biosphere Reserve in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak by the Indigenous Penan.www.bmf.ch, https://bmf.ch/upload/Kampagnen/Magoh/Magoh_declaration_2024_signed.pdf 7.30am Lee Crockford (Pride by Side) and Ashish Chopra (Good Dat…
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Join us for a delightful episode as we explore the inspiring life of Reed Erickson, a pioneer in transgender history. Discover how Erickson's journey from personal transformation to philanthropic leadership paved the way for significant advancements in transgender healthcare and rights. Through the Erickson Educational Foundation, he supported init…
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Who is in charge? In The Political Class: Why It Matters Who Our Politicians Are (Oxford University Press, 2018), Peter Allen, a Reader in Comparative Politics in the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath, explores the rise of a specific type of political leader and what this means for our politics. T…
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For decades, skeptics have mocked Christ saying that Jesus was actually a false prophet because he did not return in the lifetime of his disciples, as he had predicted. As certain theological camps have looked at a passage that C.S. Lewis said was, quote, "The most embarrassing verse in the Bible, and claim that those who believe in a coming tribul…
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In today's Energy Elevator, we explore how journaling can be a powerful tool for achieving inner calm and clarity. Discover practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into your journaling practice, learn how to use writing as a means to process emotions and thoughts, and hear from experts about the transformative benefits of making your journ…
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In the lead-up to every election cycle, pundits predict that Latino Americans will overwhelmingly vote in favor of the Democratic candidate. And it’s true—Latino voters do tilt Democratic. Hillary Clinton won the Latino vote in a “landslide,” Barack Obama “crushed” Mitt Romney among Latino voters in his reelection, and, four years earlier, the Demo…
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Well into the early nineteenth century, Luanda, the administrative capital of Portuguese Angola, was one of the most influential ports for the transatlantic slave trade. Between 1801 and 1850, it served as the point of embarkation for more than 535,000 enslaved Africans. In the history of this diverse, wealthy city, the gendered dynamics of the mer…
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We went back to Alaska to pick up Child#2, and took our own little vacation along the way, stopping in Seattle first. But of course, nothing ever goes to plan around here, so in addition to George having a date and Jess getting to see a friend, we also had to do long-distance parenting and kid-transit troubleshooting. We are here to share our entir…
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The mutable madness is upon us and the Gemidykes are here to help make sense of the nonsense! If you thought Mercury retrograde wasn't enough drama (and this summer wasn't hot enough already) get ready for t-squares in Pisces, Gemini, and Virgo! From political intrigue to THE bisexual mommi icon GILLIAN ANDERSON, we cover it all this episode. 3:18 …
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Political Scientist Heath Brown’s new book, Roadblocked: Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency (UP of Kansas, 2024), examines the presidential transition between the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration in late 2020 and into 2021. Presidential transitions are not all that frequent, since presidents who are re-elected do not ne…
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Queer Obscenity: Erotic Archives in Dictatorial Spain (Stanford University Press, 2024) takes us inside the archive to demonstrate how the incongruities of the Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and Franco (1939–1975) regimes were manifested in the regulation of erotic material cultures. Focusing on amateur pornographers and their confiscated and censored…
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A Colonial Muslim History of China and the WorldThe Tarikh-i Ḥamidi of Mullah Musa Sayrami (1836–1917) is celebrated as a monument of Uyghur literature and the preeminent Muslim history of nineteenth-century Xinjiang (East Turkestan). Yet it is more than a chronicle — it is a history of the world as seen from the heart of Eurasia and an argument a…
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Do you have any questions, any comments about the episode? Jimanekia would love to hear from you! What happens when a sport you love becomes a battleground for harassment and bias? We tackle this pressing issue head-on with Cher Delaware, a passionate wrestling fan and parent, who shares her journey of navigating the wrestling community while maint…
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This June 2020 episode, originally part of a Global Policing series, was Recall this Book's first exploration of police brutality, systemic and personal racism and Black Lives Matter. Elizabeth and John were lucky to be joined by Daniel Kryder and David Cunningham, two scholars who have worked on these questions for decades. Many of the mechanisms …
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On this episode, Brenda and Delsy discuss the current state of the economy, focusing on inflation and its impact on daily life, while sharing practical tips for managing finances. We also chat with Felipe Esparza, a Mexican-American stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedy rooted in his East Los Angeles upbringing. Felipe joins us to talk a…
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Who was James Madison? Why were his Notes on Government so valuable to the American founding? Did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all achieve what Sheehan calls “Civic Friendship”? Colleen Sheehan joins Madison’s Notes to discuss her seminal works on James Madison: The Mind of James Madison: The Legacy of Classical Republic…
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White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space (Policy Press, 2024) examines the connections between race, place, and space, and sheds light on how they contribute and maintain racial hierarchies. Dr. Miguel Montalva Barba focuses on the White residents of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, which, according to the Cooks Politi…
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Have you ever struggled to get or stay hard during sex? Loved or dated with someone whose dick stays soft? Been in a swinger situation where people with dicks in the room are embarrassed when they don’t get it up? Both cocks that sometimes stay soft depending on the situation (e.g. with a new partner or during group sex) and cocks that are chronica…
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The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983 (Simon & Schuster, 2018), by Marc Ambinder, is a history of US-Soviet Relations under Ronald Reagan and an exploration of nuclear command and control operations. Ambender weaves together accounts of military exercises, false alarms, and espionage to tell the story of how close the U.S. a…
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Some of those making the case for Christian Nationalism to justify their racist beliefs are now quoting Aristotle in his belief that expressed how nations that were multi-ethnic are inherently chaotic. While another Christian nationalist pastor has even proclaimed, "we need a Caesar like dictator". We also take a look at the ominous dangers afoot f…
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When the draft majority decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health was leaked, the media, public officials, and scholars focused on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. They noted Justice Alito’s strident tone and radical use of originalism to eliminate constitutional protection for reproductive rights. My guest today has written a book that asks us to…
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In today's Energy Elevator, we delve into the Eightfold Path—a core teaching of Buddhism that offers a practical guide to achieving inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. We explore each of the eight principles, from right understanding to right concentration, and discuss how integrating these practices into daily life can lead to profound transf…
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In this episode, we explore the incredible history and impact of FTM International, Inc. Founded in 1986 by pioneering transgender activist Lou Sullivan, FTM International, Inc. has been a cornerstone of support and advocacy for transgender men. We'll delve into the organization's founding, its early years of providing essential resources, and its …
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Welcome back to the Dark Side of the Rainbow. Today, we have a very special guest, Seak Smith, who has been at the forefront of the fight to protect children from exploitation. Seak is the founder of Mom Army, Dad Army, and Badass Do-Gooders, organizations dedicated to safeguarding the innocence of children. In this episode, Seak shares her journey…
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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…
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After the unprecedented Exxon Valdez oil spill, a jury of ordinary Alaskans decided that Exxon had to be punished. However, Exxon fought back against their punishment. They did so, in-part, by supporting research that suggested jurors are irrational. This work came from an esteemed group of psychologists, behavioural economists, and legal theorists…
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Do you have any questions, any comments about the episode? Jimanekia would love to hear from you! Do you ever find yourself longing for the ignorance of youth or wincing at a well-meant compliment? Join us as we sit down with actor, writer, and media personality RJ City, who hilariously reveals his discomfort with praise and his morning routine gea…
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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…
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Baseball’s introduction to the Philippines. The slot machine trade between Manila and Shanghai. A musical based extremely loosely on the life of the sultan of Sulu. These are just a few of the historical topics from Lio Mangubat’s Silk, Silver, Spices, Slaves: Lost Tales from the Philippine Colonial Period (Faction Press: 2024), a collection of 13 …
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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…
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Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including…
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This year, many countries around the world, including most of the world's most populous democracies, have consequential nation-wide elections. In many of these elections, democracy itself is at stake. The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023) is an urgent call to rethink centuries of conventional wisdom about…
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The average age of attendance at group sex events is typically higher than the average in the general public. It takes some bravery and self-confidence to step so far outside social norms and share sexuality in front of other people. Even for older adults, group sex can be intimidating at first. David shares how he grew after his first experience w…
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