Best Ron Walter Podcasts (2024)

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Classic Big Interview: Peter Crouch 46:30

23m ago46:30

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Peter Crouch from season two. Peter was a footballer who played with an accomplished technical ability and a sense of fun which made him a joy to watch. He was so much more than a good touch for a big man. In this Big Interview we discover learning the game using the Coerver Method, some of his best s…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: Tino Asprilla, Newcastle’s Madcap Genius 8:57

40m ago8:57

8:57

Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who expresses his love for Tino Asprilla, an extraordinary footballer and one of the funniest and most eccentric men ever to have played the game. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic B…

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BITESIZE | Jody Morris: My beloved Chelsea undervalued me 9:49

20m ago9:49

9:49

Today’s story comes from Jody Morris, who describes his protracted exit from his boyhood heroes Chelsea. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Jody Morris Part Two - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted…

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part Two 1:00:58

25m ago1:00:58

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Here’s another chance to hear part two of my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris had the pick of every top team in England in 1994, but it was upwardly mobile Blackburn that took him from Norwich for a British record transfer fee of £5 million. Paired with Alan Shearer in the famous SAS partnership, Chris helped Rovers win the 1994/9…

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Reassessing the Legacy of Walter Reuther 1:00:17

3d ago1:00:17

1:00:17

The Labor Notes Conference last month was chock full of almost 8,000 union troublemakers. A highlight was UAW President Shawn Fain and dozens of members who are rebuilding a more […] The post Reassessing the Legacy of Walter Reuther appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM

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Classic Big Interview: Chris Sutton Part One 48:18

22m ago48:18

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Chris Sutton from season two. Chris uses the word ‘character’ a lot and explains how his was forged – from an initial rejection from Norwich City to his dad’s boot camp approach to physical fitness to an uncompromising youth team coach at Carrow Road. Also in part one: Sri Lankan cricketer Ravi Pushpa…

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: Sir Bobby was not to be trifled with 5:57

1h ago5:57

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Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes trying to keep a straight face when Bobby Robson was scolding him, while Gazza was making funny faces at him in the background. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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BITESIZE | Charlie Nicholas: Danny McGrain, Man and Legend 5:31

8d ago5:31

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Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how his Celtic hero Danny McGrain used to pick him up in the mornings – to the amazement of his pals. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part Two - The Big …

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part Two 40:37

17m ago40:37

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. In part two, we hear how Mark grew up with a football field (almost) for a back garden. Mark talks about running out at Upton Park, and the final game there, against Manchester United under the lights. We also hear about the Legacy Foundation, which Mark founded alongside t…

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Ron Carey: From UPS Driver to Teamster President and What Constitutional Rights Do Corporations Have? 1:00:16

3d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Ron Carey was the first Teamster President elected directly by the members. A new book gives us the inside scoop on the enormous challenges this union reformer faced. Author Ken […] The post Ron Carey: From UPS Driver to Teamster President and What Constitutional Rights Do Corporations Have? appeared first on KKFI.…

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Classic Big Interview: Mark Noble Part One 31:59

1h ago31:59

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Mark Noble from season two. Mark starred in the midfield at his beloved West Ham United for most of his senior career. In part one, you’ll hear about his ice-cool prowess as a penalty-taker – he once scored two in an epic shootout against the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Cha…

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BITESIZE | Gordon Strachan: Boozers are Losers 4:46

8h ago4:46

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Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that the team that wins together does not necessarily have to drink together. Listen to the original full episode: Classic Big Interview: Gordon Strachan - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BITESIZE | Peter Beardsley: My brief stay at Man U 9:29

3d ago9:29

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Today’s story comes from Peter Beardsley, who tells the incredible tale of how he ended up - briefly - at Manchester United, courtesy of George Best. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Peter Beardsley Part Two …

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BITESIZE | Darren Fletcher: I could have made a difference against Barca 10:12

4d ago10:12

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Today’s story comes from Darren Fletcher, who explains what it was like to miss the 2009 Champions League final in which Manchester United took on Barcelona’s greatest side. Listen to the original full episode: The Big Interview with Darren Fletcher - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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The Voucher Scam and the Construction Contractor Tax Dodge 58:44

6d ago58:44

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Across the country proponents of school vouchers promise choice, freedom and upward mobility. Nicole Abshire of Mothers for Democracy Institute says vouchers are a scam on students, teachers, unions and […] The post The Voucher Scam and the Construction Contractor Tax Dodge appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM

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Classic Big Interview: Neil Lennon Part Two 32:43

6d ago32:43

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two. This second part is the audience Q&A section of the live fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by actor and friend of the Big Interview Martin Compston. There are great responses from Neil about player development and the most talented managers in football today…

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BITESIZE | Joe Jordan: Don Revie was the master of preparation 6:41

7d ago6:41

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Today’s story comes from Joe Jordan, who describes the revolutionary preparations undertaken by Leeds United’s legendary manager Don Revie. Listen to the classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Joe Jordan Part Two - The Big Interview …

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BITESIZE | Terry Butcher: The lost legend of Kevin Beattie 7:34

10d ago7:34

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Today’s story comes from Terry Butcher, who describes how his former Ipswich team-mate Kevin Beattie could have been one of the all-time England greats and was a legend off the pitch. Listen to the original full episode: Terry Butcher: Beattie, Banter & Sir Bobby - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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BITESIZE | Michael Carrick: Creating Havoc 4:49

11d ago4:49

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Today’s story comes from Michael Carrick, who explains how his nickname ‘Havoc’ originated in a war game which some of the Manchester United stars would indulge in while on long hauls abroad. It could get a bit too competitive at times, but overall it was excellent for team bonding. Listen to a classic versions of the original episodes: Classic Big…

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Classic Big Interview: Neil Lennon Part One 1:08:38

13d ago1:08:38

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Neil Lennon from season two. We recorded our first live event when Neil, then the Hibernian manager, joined us at Greenock Town Hall for a fundraising event for Ardgowan Hospice organised by screen star Martin Compston. In part one, you’ll hear about Martin O’Neill dragging his Leicester City players …

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BITESIZE | Harry Redknapp: John White’s Boots 8:17

14d ago8:17

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Today’s story comes from Harry Redknapp, who muses on the diverse talents of the late great John White, Paulo Di Canio, Tony Currie, Alan Hudson, Peter Osgood, Charlie Cooke and Robert Prosinečki. Listen to the original full episode: Harry Redknapp: Di Canio, Kanu & The Art Of The Deal - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast.…

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BITESIZE | Charlie Nicholas: Ron Atkinson’s Toothpick 8:11

17d ago8:11

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Today’s story comes from Charlie Nicholas, who relates how Arsenal might have been the wrong choice, but it beat moving to Manchester United under Ron Atkinson – the man with the golden toothpick. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Charlie Nicholas Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Intervi…

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Classic Big Interview: John Collins Part Two 37:03

25d ago37:03

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two. During his time in France, John underwent a technical and tactical revolution, but his marginal gains approach to self-improvement started in his teens. How else could a skinny kid from Galashiels get the chance to line up alongside George Best in only his second professi…

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Comparing Our Labor Law with Europe and Canada and Gerald Epstein: Busting the Bankers’ Club: Finance for the Rest of Us 57:09

21d ago57:09

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Heartland Labor Forum listeners know that U.S. labor law sucks. Are there places in the world where workers have real rights and employers can’t violate the law with impunity? This […] The post Comparing Our Labor Law with Europe and Canada and Gerald Epstein: Busting the Bankers’ Club: Finance for the Rest of Us appeared first on KKFI.…

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Classic Big Interview: John Collins Part One 32:14

20d ago32:14

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with John Collins from season two. John’s career was shaped by his move from Celtic to Monaco in 1996, where he played alongside a couple of promising youngsters named Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet. John tells us how the two French internationalists carried the hamper at every away game in the season p…

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BITESIZE | Gordon Strachan: Fergie’s Mind Games 6:41

1M ago6:41

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Today’s story comes from Gordon Strachan, who declares that you don’t need a sports psychologist if you’ve got a man manager like Sir Alex Ferguson in charge. Listen to the classic episode: Classic Big Interview: Gordon Strachan - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BITESIZE | Gaizka Mendieta: A Walk on the Wild Side 10:09

24d ago10:09

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Today’s story comes from Gaizka Mendieta, who speaks about his passion for DJing and how he once met his hero Lou Reed, the Johan Cruyff of music. Listen to the original full episode: Gaizka Mendieta: Practice makes perfect - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Classic Big Interview: Steve Archibald Part Two 39:46

1M ago39:46

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve Archibald from season two. In part two we hear about how Terry Venables imported Liverpool’s defensive system to win La Liga when Steve was at Barcelona, what it’s like to score in and win a season-opening Classico, the unpredictable mind of Bernd Schuster, and how to avoid one of the most notor…

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ZEDE Prospera: A Libertarian Fantasy with Nightmare Results and Bob Bruno’s What Work Is: How Worker See Work 1:00:05

28d ago1:00:05

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Libertarians and fans of Ayn Rand would like to dismantle our labor laws and any regulations that interfere with the rights of corporations. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum […] The post ZEDE Prospera: A Libertarian Fantasy with Nightmare Results and Bob Bruno’s What Work Is: How Worker See Work appeared first on KKFI.…

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Classic Big Interview: Steve Archibald Part One 37:36

27d ago37:36

37:36

Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve Archibald from season two. In part one, Steve talks about his early career at my beloved Aberdeen, his talented Pittodrie team-mates and the legendary manager who would lead them to the 1980 league title, Alex Ferguson. It is truly fascinating to hear Steve take a forensic view of the role of th…

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BITESIZE | Chris Waddle: Basic Instinct 6:54

28d ago6:54

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Today’s story comes from Geordie magician Chris Waddle, who explains how he regularly baited and befuddled defenders because he was never afraid to unleash his God-given talent. Listen to the original full episode: Chris Waddle: The Entertainer - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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BITESIZE | Walter Smith: Keeping Gazza on the straight and narrow 5:19

1M ago5:19

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Today’s story comes from Walter Smith, who tells us about doorstep recruiting Paul Gascoigne for Rangers and then keeping him on the straight and narrow. Listen to a classic version of the original episode: Classic Big Interview: Walter Smith - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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BHM365 Presents: "Real Relationships" with Dr. Terrence Schofield (Dr. T), The People's Psychologist - Improving the Academic Pace of Young African American Students with Special Guest, Ron Hickey - President ... 52:30

1M ago52:30

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BHM365 "Real Relationships" Dr. T, Terrence Schofield, The People's Psychologist Special Guest: Ron Hickey of the Helin Institute of California Topic: Improving the Academic Pace of Young African American Students BHM365 presents a new show that will focus first relationships, how we as everyday people relate to one another in marriage, family, fri…

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Classic Big Interview: Steve McManaman Part Two 34:08

1M ago34:08

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Steve McManaman from season two. In part two, we hear about the clever, deft chip at the Camp Nou which helped Real Madrid into the Champions League final, a final that bequeathed the elegant midfielder his second winners medal. Steve received a hero’s welcome in the dressing room. Also: war at the Be…

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Third Parties: Are They Spoilers or Do They Strengthen Democracy? 1:03:34

1M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Third parties are busting out all over this Spring and on this week’s Heartland Labor Forum. Do 3rd parties “spoil” our elections or strengthen democracy? Labor leader and Socialist candidate […] The post Third Parties: Are They Spoilers or Do They Strengthen Democracy? appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM

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Classic Big Interview: Steve McManaman Part One 33:16

1M ago33:16

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Here’s another chance to hear part one of my interview with Steve McManaman from season two. The four years that Steve spent at Real Madrid can be summed up in two Champions League wins, two league titles, and one remark from none other than Johan Cruyff, who described the Merseyside Madridista as el socio del todos – a partner to everyone on the p…

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BITESIZE | Gary McAllister: Eric Cantona and Leeds ’92 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Today’s story comes from Gary McAllister, who says that although Eric Cantona turned a few key matches, the French maestro was relatively peripheral to Leeds United’s 1992 league title win. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Gary McAllister Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Classic Big Interview: Gary…

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BITESIZE | Ramon Calderon: Zizou, the bet that paid off 5:14

2M ago5:14

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Today’s story comes from former Real Madrid president Ramón Calderón, who says how promoting Zinedine Zinedine from the position of reserve team coach to the biggest role in club football management was a risk that paid off. Listen to the original full episodes: Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter |…

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Classic Big Interview: Stiliyan Petrov Part Two 48:35

2M ago48:35

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two. In part two, Stan explains how Martin O’Neill makes his teams perform beyond the sum of their parts. At Aston Villa, Stan had to work hard to win back the love of the fans, but eventually he became captain. Then there’s Stan’s battle with leukaemia. His description of …

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Classic Big Interview: Stiliyan Petrov Part One 59:52

1M ago59:52

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Stiliyan Petrov from season two. In part one, ‘Stan’ chats about everything from national service with the Bulgarian army to playing alongside Henrik Larsson in a magnificent Celtic team. At Celtic, he had to adapt to a new culture and a new language, but he improved his English by working in a burger…

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East Palestine: Still Derailed One Year Later and Blood in the Machine: Workers vs. Automation 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

A year ago, a Norfolk Southern train derailed and blanketed East Palestine Ohio with vinyl chloride? We’ll talk to a union rep about the lives impacted, the cleanup and threats […] The post East Palestine: Still Derailed One Year Later and Blood in the Machine: Workers vs. Automation appeared first on KKFI.…

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BITESIZE | Quinton Fortune: Scholes was on another level 5:12

1M ago5:12

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Today’s story comes from Quinton Fortune, who recalls being mesmerised by Paul Scholes’ passing ability at Manchester United. Listen to the original full episodes: Quinton Fortune: From The Cape Flats to Fortune - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Quinton Fortune: Ribbing Ronaldo and being kicked by Keane - The Big Interview with Graham …

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BITESIZE | Robert Huth: Mourinho, magician of the training ground 6:35

2M ago6:35

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Today’s story comes from Robert Huth, who remembers that when Jose Mourinho arrived at Chelsea, he took training sessions to an unimaginable new level. Listen to the original full episodes: Robert Huth: Inside Jose’s Chelsea Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Robert Huth: Inside Jurgen’s German Revolution - The Big Interview …

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Classic Big Interview: Pablo Zabaleta 44:09

2M ago44:09

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Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Pablo Zabaleta from season two. Pablo scored the forgotten (beautiful) goal on one of English football’s most memorable days: when Manchester City won the title in injury time in 2012. We cover a lot in this fascinating chat, starting in 2005 at the Under-20 World Cup, which Argentina won. Zabaleta wa…

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The 3/8th cent sales tax pro and con 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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The debate is raging between labor and activist groups on whether or not to support the 40-year ½ cent sales tax for the Royals to build a new stadium in […] The post The 3/8th cent sales tax pro and con appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM

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BITESIZE | Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson is the thinking man’s Swede 7:17

2M ago7:17

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Today’s story comes from Jocky Bjorklund, who talks about his former Old Firm rival and international teammate Henrik Larsson, who was one of the cleverest and most adaptable footballers he has ever seen. Listen to the original full episodes: Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson, Brolin and Sweden’s Glory Days - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Joc…

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BHM365 Special: Real Relationships with Dr. Terrence Schofield - Fathers to Sons: A View Into the Father/Son Relationship and How It Matters - Special Guest: Terrence Schofield, Jr. and Jacquez Cotner 57:53

2M ago57:53

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BHM365 "Real Relationships" Dr. T, Terrence Schofield, The People's Psychologist Special Guest: Terrence Schofield, Jr. and Jacquez Cotner Topic: Father to Sons-A View Into the Father/Son Relationship and How It Matters BHM365 presents a new show that will focus first relationships, how we as everyday people relate to one another in marriage, famil…

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BITESIZE | Jonny Evans: Playing for Roy Keane, my idol 7:54

2M ago7:54

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Jonny Evans’ childhood hero was Roy Keane, and as a youngster he played under him at Sunderland. You can only imagine how the defender felt being given a lift in the legend’s car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Librarians vs. the Book Ban and Kansas City Labor’s 40 Political Club 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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Two years ago, Missouri lawmakers passed a law to criminalize librarians for giving students books that the legislators think are obscene. As a result, public school libraries have purged science […] The post Librarians vs. the Book Ban and Kansas City Labor’s 40 Political Club appeared first on KKFI.…

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BITESIZE | David Moyes: Iniesta was unplayable 7:01

2M ago7:01

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Today’s story comes from David Moyes, who talks about an encounter between Real Sociedad and a mighty, treble-winning Barcelona team. David’s side won, but they were run ragged by the magnificent Andrés Iniesta. Listen to the original full episodes: David Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble' - The Big Interview with Grah…

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