Best The New School At Commonweal Podcasts (2024)

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Midweek News, Approved Textiles on Fabric Row, Tuft the World, Uncle Bobbies & Ta-Nehisi Coates at Girard College, Art at the Border Taller Puertorriqueño and more 22:58

1h ago22:58

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Episode 284 – This week our Midweek News falls on election day. Wow. We keep it light, not to worry and we get on with the news at hand. Great shows are opening this week as well. Find the links below and I hope you enjoy the show. Approved Textiles Grand Opening Tuft the […]By Ryan deRoche

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Midweek News, Whitney Museum is free, Brooklyn Rail is 24 years old, Wharton Esherick Museum exhibit, Free Library Author events, plus participatory opera at Fringe 21:29

7d ago21:29

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Episode 283 – Roberta talks about Whitney Museum is free, Brooklyn Rail is 24 years old, Wharton Esherick Museum exhibit, Free Library Author events, and she sneaks another bit a news at the very end. Ryan is also sneaking and keeps his top 3 events of the week to 5. We just couldn’t help ourselves […]…

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Midweek News, Marta Sanchez, Mickalene Thomas, Theater by Development, Arden, Frank Maya, Wilma and book reviews 24:10

14d ago24:10

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Episode 282 – Roberta talks about Marta Sanchez’s new show as well as Mickalene Thomas opening at the Barnes Foundation and the upcoming shows in concert with her show. Ryan gives his 3 events, Theater by Development’s No Breakfast, for Halloween at the black box at Vox Populi. Intimate Apparel at Arden Theater. Frank Maya […]…

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2024:08.28 - Diana Lindsay: On the Nature of Healing: Healing Circles at Commonweal 1:23:07

19d ago1:23:07

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On the Nature of Healing: Healing Circles at Commonweal / Diana Lindsay and Host Michael LernerBy The New School at Commonweal

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Midweek News, Hidden City Podcast, electric school buses, OSGEMEOS, Basquiat, Banksy, Smithsonian, openings and more 23:06

26d ago23:06

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Episode 281 – Roberta talks about Hidden City’s new show and the greening of the School District’s school buses. Ryan mentions his 3 events, though he snuck I a fourth + a shout-out to his Dad, We Here, Cerulean Arts, the Print Center, plus World’s Best Short Films. Links for the show Hidden City’s New […]…

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Midweek News, Philadelphia art leadership, Zoe Ryan, Jeffrey Stockbridge, Eileen Neff, grammar, late night pizza in Rome and more 17:30

28d ago17:30

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Episode 280 – Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in the Philadelphia Art leadership as Zoe Ryan leaves as Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania to become the director of the Hammer Museum. Roberta talks about Jeffrey Stockbridge and Eileen Neff. Ryan talks about the second Thursday openings at Box […]…

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Midweek News, Rob Blackson, Holland Cotter, Commonweal, Dikembe Mutombo, Art Criticism, Graver’s Lane, La Egoista, Morris Arboretum 20:47

1M ago20:47

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Episode 279 – Roberta and Ryan discuss Holland Cotter, this year’s winner of the Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, Rob Blackson leaving Philadelphia to head the Kohl Gallery at Washington College, Commonweal opening, La Egoista showing on Broad St, Tarot at Morris Arboretum, Gravers Lane Gallery opening and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening. […]…

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Midweek News, Grant and Fund winners, Rebecca Rutstein, Mummer Curious, Steven Lee Climer, Hacia La Luz, Potus, John Jarboe & the solicitor general. 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Episode 278 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the John Jarboe show at Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Rebecca Rutstein’s oceanic exploration art, Brandywine Workshop, grants for artists, and new funds for arts organizations. We also talk about Marta Sanchez, Fringe Festival performances, the Arden Theater show Potus, and a Go…

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Midweek News, PAFA leadership change, UArts bankruptcy, Philly Comics, Partners and son, Free Library, Nancy Herman Gallery, and our Fringe and Cannonballs picks of the week 26:07

2M ago26:07

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Episode 277 – Roberta and Ryan talk about the news surrounding Philadelphia art school and institutions, new galleries, some talk about comics and Partners and sons. Of course we diverted into wheat pasted art, see the images that Dr. Chip Thomas (@jetsonorama) pasted onto Ryan’s travel van. Plus the Artblog ArtMkt. We hope you enjoy! […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, No Arena town hall, Arcadia University, Stephan Salisbury and James Earl Jones, Cherry Street Pier, Fringe and Cannonball festivals, Black Circus Week, new theater season, and more ... 20:32

2M ago20:32

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In this news and gossip-filled conversation, Roberta and Ryan talk about New York and Philadelphia, meandering around topics like the Art on Paper Fair and Jenny Holzer at the Guggenheim, Mayor Cherelle Parker's Town Hall about the 76ers arena, Danish "hygge" in New York, and Germantown, and the death of Stephan Salisbury - and many other things.…

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Midweek News Podcast, Sonia Sanchez @ Barnes, PhotoLounge Gallery, Blah Blah Gallery art call, Walruses on the NYT, theater picks for the week and good Samaritans 23:46

2M ago23:46

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Roberta and Ryan talk about a Sonia Sanchez, PhotoLounge, Blah Blah Gallery, cuddling walruses and a whole lot more. Thanks for listening.By Ryan deRoche

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Midweek News Podcast, Washington Post, ‘Oh, Mary!’ on Broadway, Artblog Art Market, InfoSpace Gallery, Mycology and theater picks for the week 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

Roberta and Ryan talk about a New York play, "Oh, Mary!" and also about $11 tickets to Opera Philadelphia productions, the Washington Post dropping its gallery reviews (shame!) and, mycelium and mycology. Whoa, what!?By Ryan deRoche

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24.08.28: Jerry Millhon and Host Michael Lerner 1:42:52

2M ago1:42:52

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Storytelling for Thriving Communities: A Spiritual Biography / Jerry Millhon and Host Michael LernerJoin host Michael Lerner for an exploration of Jerry Millhon's life and work—his life journey to founding Thriving Communities and the many other projects he helped found or nourish in a life dedicated to service.Jerry MillhonJerry Millhon founded Th…

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Midweek News Podcast, Pepón Osorio, Refik Anadol, Folklore Society, musical events, theater in the x, and Miranda July book recommendations 21:04

3M ago21:04

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Ryan and Roberta talk about a couple upcoming exhibitions, plays and events. They're interested in the Refik Anadol AI piece, "Gaudi Dreams," and they love books! Ryan read Miranda July's latest, 'All Fours' and Roberta mentions the George Saunders 'Lincoln in the Bardo,' as having something in common.…

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Midweek News Podcast, Ken Lum, Megan Bridge, No Arena Drag, Philly Womens Theater Festival and more 19:27

3M ago19:27

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Today's news is about Ken Lum's solo exhibit at Ulises, Megan Bridge's Bach Cello Suites project at the PMA, No Arena Drag Show, plus data. Ryan talks about a report on museum equity of pay, gender representation and more. Interesting numbers ahead!By Ryan deRoche

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2024:08.12 Lisa Bero and Lariah Edwards - Protecting Scientists from Industry Intimidation 55:08

3M ago55:08

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~Co-presented with Commonweal’s Collaborative for Health and the Environment and University of California San Francisco’s Science Action Network~Scientific findings can inform stronger policies that protect public health — which sometimes negatively impacts profits of companies that produce health-harming chemicals and products.Industry intimidatio…

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Midweek News Podcast, Commonweal, Fabric Museum, Opportunities & Artblog Connect events 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Roberta shares two news updates on Commonweal Gallery's move to the Kensington Arts Corridor, and a new Executive Director at the Fabric Workshop and Museum. There's also a new opportunity. Ryan offers this week's recommendations on eventsBy Ryan deRoche

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2024:06.25 - Kalyanee Mam - What Does Love Have To Do With It? Bringing Mystery to Peacebuilding 1:20:23

3M ago1:20:23

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The subject tonight is LoveAnd for tomorrow night as well,As a matter of factI know of no better topicFor us to discussUntil we allDie! - HafizCrisis, war, injustice, and violence have a certain logic—and social change processes working to address these challenges carry a similar, reactionary logic. How can love help us to step out of the perceived…

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2024:06.12 - Sofia Nemenmann & Anabella Museri: Welcome, Wild Times 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Welcome, Wild Times: Conversation with Resilience Leaders in the Global South | Bienvenidos Tiempos turbulentos: conversaciones con líderes de resiliencia en el Sur Global***These are wild times to be alive. From the local to the global, we are facing complex, interlocked crises. Yet, around the world people are responding in creative, dynamic, gro…

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Midweek News Podcast, Opportunities at Peep Gallery, Bala Avenue of the Arts, First Friday openings, Black Star Film Festivals and Coho Salmon 23:50

3M ago23:50

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Episode 270 – In this week’s installment, Roberta shares two opportunies. Peep Project and Bala Art Walk. In this conversation, Roberta discusses the Bala Art Walk which had a due date of July 30th which is now passed but the organizers have clarified that anyone that applies after the deadline will be waitlisted. I give […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, Harlem Renaissance show, Ghost City, book reviews, Philly Fun Guide ending, Shakespeare Circus, and more. 19:44

4M ago19:44

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Ryan and Roberta talk about books, quilts -- and the big news, that GPCA is discontinuing Philly Fun Guide! And Fun Savers. Enjoy the conversation and go out and see some art!By Ryan deRoche

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2024:06.23 - Maryliz Smith - Festival of Sacred Music Piano Concert 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

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Join us for the first in a series of sacred music celebrations at Commonweal, presented in collaboration with long-time Commonweal friend Toby Symington. Held at the solstice and equinox, the concerts—and gatherings afterward—are designed to bring people together in a convivial setting around music which delights, inspires, and elevates the soul. T…

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Midweek News Podcast, Velocity Fund, PAFA, Shakespeare, Tap performances, and AI prejudices 11:58

4M ago11:58

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Episode 268 – In this installment of the Midweek Podcast, Roberta and I discuss the Velocity fund, changes at PAFA, Icebox’s latest show, Lady Hoofers, another Shakespeare in the park and AI prejudice. Thanks for listening. ~Ryan Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan and this […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, CFEVA fellows, Library Company, ArtblogConnect events, Schitt’s Creek parody and openings 9:00

4M ago9:00

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Episode 267 – In this installment of the Midweek Podcast, Roberta and I discuss the CFEVA fellows, upcoming Artblog features, the Library Company’s latest exhibit, openings at the Barnes as well as Gabby Heit’s new gallery, Box Spring Gallery at Crane Arts and much more. Thanks for listening. ~Ryan Click to expand the podcast transcript […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, Rail Park, SEI, art openings, news, and 4th of July 14:35

4M ago14:35

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In this installment of the Midweek Podcast Roberta and I discuss the Rail Park and the grant it received from the National Endowment for the Arts and what that could mean for the Cut in Center City. Roberta tells us about the West Collection at SEI. I share a couple of noteworthy art openings this […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, photo festivals, art budget cuts, final travel update, news and events 15:04

4M ago15:04

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In today’s episode of the Midweek News, Ryan and Roberta catch up on Ryan’s travels through the west. He says he’s traveled 7,200 miles and passed through 14 states! Amazing. They talk about the Great Lakes and how Ryan got his toes in three of them in this trip (Huron, Michigan and Superior). Meanwhile back […]…

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Midweek News Podcast, City Pop Up Shops, Travels through the Midwest, news and events 14:58

5M ago14:58

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Roberta and Ryan discuss Philadelphia Pop Up Shops through Meantime PHL, Ryan's continued travels through the Midwest, more news and eventsBy Ryan deRoche

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2024:06.08 - Peter Coyote - Things As It Is, A Roving Discussion of Zen in the Vernacular 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

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Join Host Steve Heilig as we bring back author, actor, and local celebrity Peter Coyote to The New School. They talk about Peter’s recent books—Zen in the Vernacular: Things As It Is, and Tongue of A Crow—and ramble across many other topics.Peter CoyotePeter has written five books including the international bestseller Sleeping Where I Fall and_The…

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Midweek News Podcast, Travels through the Rockies, news and events 27:00

5M ago27:00

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Roberta: Hi, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan and this is the Midweek News. Roberta: On Artblog Radio. Welcome everybody, and Ryan. We’re going to find out where you are in the world in a minute. But first I want to go over a little bit of my news. So this week has been […]By Ryan deRoche

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2024:05.16 - Manisha Gupta - Welcome Wild Times: Conversation with Resilience Leaders 1:43:31

5M ago1:43:31

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Manisha Gupta and Host Michael LernerThese are wild times to be alive. From the local to the global, we are facing complex, interlocked crises. Yet, around the world people are responding in creative, dynamic, grounded ways to adapt and emerge. Omega Resilience Awards, a new program of Commonweal, was created to gather a community of people interes…

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2024:05.29 - Aljosie Aldrich Harding - What Does Love Have To Do With It? 1:25:42

5M ago1:25:42

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The subject tonight is LoveAnd for tomorrow night as well,As a matter of factI know of no better topicFor us to discussUntil we allDie! - HafizCrisis, war, injustice, and violence have a certain logic—and social change processes working to address these challenges carry a similar, reactionary logic. How can love help us to step out of the perceived…

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Midweek News Podcast, Rose Luardo, Scott Kipp, Hilma at the Wilma and travel talk 12:16

5M ago12:16

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In this episode of Midweek News, Ryan is in Chicago, at the beginning of a camping trip with his kids. He lists their itinerary and talks about camping on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land and encountering a mountain lion one time!By Ryan deRoche

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Midweek News Podcast on Artblog Radio, holiday weekend events, Free Library video games, Blah Blah Gallery moves, Latino Arts and Film Festival and more 12:32

6M ago12:32

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This week on the Midweek News Podcast Roberta and Ryan discuss holiday weekend events, Free Library video games, Blah Blah Gallery moves, Latino Arts and Film Festival, signatures and more.By Ryan deRoche

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2024:04.29 - Deepa Patel - What Does Love Have To Do With It? Bringing Mystery to Peacebuilding 1:25:10

5M ago1:25:10

1:25:10

The subject tonight is LoveAnd for tomorrow night as well,As a matter of factI know of no better topicFor us to discussUntil we allDie! - HafizCrisis, war, injustice, and violence have a certain logic—and social change processes working to address these challenges carry a similar, reactionary logic. How can love help us to step out of the perceived…

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2024:04.24 - Nnimmo Bassey - Welcome, Wild Times: Conversation with Resilience Leaders 1:17:46

6M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

These are wild times to be alive. From the local to the global, we are facing complex, interlocked crises. Yet, around the world people are responding in creative, dynamic, grounded ways to adapt and emerge.Omega Resilience Awards, a new program of Commonweal, was created to gather a community of people interested in resilient strategies. Collectiv…

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Midweek News on Artblog Radio Podcast, Taller Puertorriqueño, Judith Schaechter, Commonweal Gallery, and more 8:48

6M ago8:48

8:48

Roberta: Hi, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is Ryan. And this is the midweek news. Roberta: On Artblog radio! And Ryan in the news today, I’m going to tell you everything and in small little packages. The first news is Nasheli Ortiz. Who was the executive director at Taller Puertorriqueño has stepped down from that […]…

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Midweek News on Artblog Radio, Imani Roach, Kensington Bike Derby, Art Opportunities, News, Radio Call signs and more 17:39

6M ago17:39

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Roberta and Ryan cover art news in Philadelphia, Imani Roach's new appointment at PMA, artist opportunities, radio call signs and much more.By Roberta

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2024:03.28 - Christina Baldwin - Writing as Legacy 1:21:13

6M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

Join Michael Lerner in conversation with storyteller and storycatcher Christina Baldwin. Haunted by the question: “What do we leave in the earth for the future to find?” and having already written eight books that are standing the test of time, Christina set out to write a book of historical fiction that explores foundational human values in story.…

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Midweek News on Artblog Radio, WHYY, Mummers, Future Fair, Henry Bermudez, First Friday openings, May the Fourth Be with you! 16:03

6M ago16:03

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Join Roberta and Ryan as they explore the Philadelphia art scene this week, from the WHYY Civic News Summit to a glitter-filled costume making workshop.By Roberta

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TNS: Jane Hirshfield - Living by Poems 1:37:07

6M ago1:37:07

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Join TNS Host Michael Lerner for a reading and conversation with poet Jane Hirshfield. A lay-ordained practitioner of Soto Zen and also the founder, in 2017, of Poets for Science, Jane's newest book holds fifty years of her life and work. The conversation will be similarly ranging, touching on the taproots of creative permeability and attention, th…

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Midweek News on Artblog Radio, with Opportunities and Ear Cleaning Tales! 10:00

7M ago10:00

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Ryan and Roberta discuss the Midweek News on Artblog Radio, with short, quippy commentary and highlights of upcoming events and exhibitions we're excited about. Give a listen and come back for more! Useful news, news you need!By Roberta

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Taji Ra’oof Nahl, Val Gay, Tuft the World and more, It’s Artblog’s Midweek News Podcast! 9:28

7M ago9:28

9:28

Ryan and Roberta debut the Midweek News Podcast of Artblog Radio, with short, quippy commentary and highlights of upcoming events and exhibitions we're excited about.By Ryan deRoche

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2024:03.06 - Justin Nobel, Larysa Dyrszka & James Brugh - Petroleum 238 1:25:07

8M ago1:25:07

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Each year, the gas and oil industry produces billions of tons of waste — much of it toxic and radioactive. The fracking boom has only worsened the problem. Where does this waste go? In this webinar, co-presented with the Collaborative for Health and Environment and the Science and Environmental Health Network (SEHN), Host Kristin Schafer will explo…

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2024:01.25 - Elizabeth Sawin & Beverley Thorpe - Multisolving for Climate, Chemicals & Health 1:14:22

9M ago1:14:22

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~Co-presented with Commonweal’s Collaborative for Health and the Environment~We’re now in the dangerous, uncharted territory climate scientists have been warning about for decades. Meanwhile, biologists and toxicologists are sounding the alarm about surpassing the “planetary boundary” for chemical pollution, beyond which both ecosystems and our hea…

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TNS: Terry Tempest Williams - Rejoice! Our Times Are Intolerable 1:05:50

10M ago1:05:50

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~Co-presented with Point Reyes Books and the Mesa Refuge~Join TNS Host Michael Lerner in person or via webinar for a reading and conversation with writer, educator, conservationist, and activist Terry Tempest Williams. Terry has been with us at The New School twice before, and you can listen to the podcast of those events on our website or on Spoti…

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2023:12.05 - Pat McCabe: Restaurando el corazón de nuestras relaciones 1:26:38

11M ago1:26:38

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~Co-presented by The New School and the Racial Healing Initiative at Commonweal’s Retreat Center Collaboration~¿Qué significaría "volverse nativos" al lugar en el que estamos ahora? ¿Cómo viviríamos si lo fuéramos? Nuestras comunidades y líderes indígenas tienen una sabiduría antigua que ofrece una visión profunda sobre los desafíos a los que nos e…

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2023:12.05 - Pat McCabe - Restoring the Heart of Our Relationships: Racial and Earth Healing 1:26:10

11M ago1:26:10

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~Co-presented by The New School and the Racial Healing Initiative at Commonweal’s Retreat Center Collaboration~Our indigenous communities and leaders hold ancient wisdom that offers profound insights into the challenges facing us today. As we navigate the cultural, climate, and ecosystem shifts happening on our planet now, we need the wisdom of man…

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2023:11.21 - Rachel Naomi Remen & Karen Drucker - The Practice of Gratitude: Finding Meaning 56:02

11M ago56:02

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Enjoy another healing hour of stories and music with master storyteller Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, and musician/songwriter Karen Drucker. This month, they offer stories and songs for the Thanksgiving Holiday.See all of the music and story events with Rachel and Karen on our on our website, listen on Soundcloud, watch on YouTube, or find us on Apple po…

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2023:11.02 - Graham Leicester - Rising to the Occasion: Practical Hope in a Global Poly 1:28:35

11M ago1:28:35

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Host Michael Lerner joins Commonweal board member Katherine Fulton in conversation with Graham Leicester, who has pioneered new ways to navigate and even thrive in this complex era.Graham LeicesterGraham is the founding Director of International Futures Forum (IFF), an organization based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a mission to enable people, comm…

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2023:11.14 - Sherri Mitchell - Restaurando el corazón de nuestras relaciones 1:28:50

11M ago1:28:50

1:28:50

~Co-presented by The New School and the Racial Healing Initiative at Commonweal’s Retreat Center Collaboration~¿Qué significaría "volverse nativos" al lugar en el que estamos ahora? ¿Cómo viviríamos si lo fuéramos? Nuestras comunidades y líderes indígenas tienen una sabiduría antigua que ofrece una visión profunda sobre los desafíos a los que nos e…

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