Best Chapman University Podcasts (2025)

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May is National Small Business Month and we highlight Dr. Cynthia West, of Chapman University and the Leatherby Center! Our KNX Hero of the Week is dedicated to helping aspiring business owners get the ... 2:16

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If you need some motivation or a dose of inspiration, meet Dr. Cynthia West! She’s helping entrepreneurs excel in SoCal! Photo: Dr Cynthia West, courtesy of Chapman University and the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics. https://www.chapman.edu/research/institutes-and-centers/leatherby-center/…

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Review: Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, The Marching Band, Daniel Kehlmann's The Director 42:31

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David Benedict and Viv Groskop review Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, a surreal story of brunch and existential dread; French film about about grassroots music, The Marching Band and Daniel Kehlmann’s new novel, The Director, about a real life German filmmaker navigating the Third Reich. Presenter: Tom SutcliffeProducer: Simon Richar…

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Assisted dying vote, immigration crackdown, and an interview with Sir John Curtice 36:06

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Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery, and David Bol discuss Assisted Dying and Labour's new approach to immigration. Plus, Rachel sits down with national treasure and expert pollster Sir John Curtice to discuss the Scottish elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Laudable

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Hearing the Patterns – Phonological Awareness in Literacy Development with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman 1:14:59

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The second in a four-part series, Dr. Sarah Moseley and Ginny Bootman join Dale to discuss phonological awareness and its importance in literacy development. They explore how phonological awareness, detecting and manipulating sounds in spoken language, forms a foundation for reading skills. Sarah emphasises that understanding sounds is crucial for …

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Ocean with Attenborough, Garden Design, Turning Contemporary Politics into Opera 42:43

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Colin Bulfield, Executive Producer of the new film Ocean With Attenborough, talks about working with the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough on his latest project, an exploration of the vital importance of healthy oceans to our planet which is in cinemas around the country now. Current exhibitions at V&A Dundee and the Briti…

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Special Episode The Autism & ADHD Shows 2025 27:37

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We are delighted to welcome Geoff and Nargis Soppet, Event Directors and Founders, on The SENDcast. Geoff and Nargis join Dale in the studio for this special episode to discuss their reasons for creating the event 15 years ago, the autism friendly adaptions made, and the value attendees will get from the variety of sessions available. About the Aut…

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Morcheeba perform, Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway 100th anniversary 42:22

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Novelist Elif Shafak, artist and writer Edmund de Waal and Professor Rachel Bowlby join Samira to discuss the centenary of Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. As the Semi Finals of Eurovision start tonight in Basel, Switzerland, Paddy O'Connell talks about this year's contest. Four hundred leading British Artists such as Paul McCartney and Kate Bush hav…

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Suzanne Vega sings in the studio, P Diddy trial, Mother Courage in County Durham 42:22

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Suzanne Vega has just released her first album of all-new material for nearly a decade. "Flying With Angels" continues her folk-influenced sound and introduces influences of soul as well as a song in tribute to Bob Dylan's "I Want You". She performs in the studio with guitarist Gerry Leonard. Sean Combs aka P Diddy is on trial in New York, charged …

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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 30: How to take your business global with Martyn Staveley 17:54

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This month on the podcast, we’re joined by Martyn Staveley, Director of Three Peaks Consulting, to discuss all things international trade and to breakdown our new Export Consultancy service. We discuss: Challenges and opportunities for Cumbrian exporters The impact of global events on international trade Businesses Martyn has helped succeed in expo…

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Review, The Wedding Banquet, Isabel Allende, The Brightening Air 42:34

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Authors Matt Cain and Eimear McBride join Tom Sutcliffe to review a new remake of Ang Lee's 1993 classic The Wedding Banquet. They also discuss Isabel Allende's new novel My Name is Emilia del Valle and the play The Brightening Air, on at the Old Vic theatre in London. And the National Gallery is having a re-hang, we speak to Head of the Curatorial…

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Programme for Government, trade bonanza, and an interview on assisted dying with Liam McArthur 28:35

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Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery, and David Bol discuss the Programme for Government, some particularly surprising polling, and just how disorganised the Labour party is. Plus, David sits down with Liam McArthur to discuss assisted dying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Laudable

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Campus Update Ep. 96 | President Kumara Jayasuriya’s Farewell 24:56

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This week, President Kumara Jayasuriya has served as Southwest Minnesota State University’s president for six years, starting in 2019. We discussed his successes at SMSU with him and what he will miss most. He will retire after the 2025 spring commencement. President Jayasuriya will be greatly missed here on campus as he helped grow SMSU during his…

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120: Season 13 Finale- Using Creative and Cultural Industries to Shift Perspectives 1:00:38

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Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all …

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Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Insights from Awesome Archie with Rebecca Clapcott 59:28

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Last month, Archie Clapcott joined Dale in the studio to share his transition from mainstream to special education. Today, his Mum, Rebecca Clapcott, draws on her extensive experience as the founder of the Awesome Archie nonprofit to discuss how to support neurodiverse students and why schools must embrace change. Rebecca emphasises that many teach…

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Leni Riefenstahl, Queen Elizabeth Memorial, Keli 42:26

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Acclaimed German journalist and film producer Sandra Maischberger talks about her new documentary about Leni Riefenstahl, which re-examines the life and career of the filmmaker and Nazi propagandist who was one of the most controversial women of the 20th century. Art historian and curator Sandy Nairne, a member of the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Commi…

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Hamlet Radiohead mashup, Stoke-on-Trent pottery in crisis 42:23

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In the wake of President Trump's proposed film tariffs, Jake Kanter, International Investigations Editor at Deadline, discusses what the impact could be for the British film industry. Last week Moorcroft became the latest heritage ceramic company to close its doors in Stoke-On-Trent. Emma Bridgewater, founder of the eponymous ceramics company, and …

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A snapshot of culture on VE Day 1945 42:08

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To mark the 80th anniversary this week, we explore British culture around VE Day in 1945, reflecting on the music, books, films and theatre that defined the moment and the complex emotional landscape that followed the war’s end. Songwriter and pianist Kate Garner joins us at the piano. Guests: Michael Billington, theatre critic; Ian Christie, film …

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Ryan Coogler on Sinners, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, Book Bans in the US 42:23

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US director Ryan Coogler on his supernatural horror film, Sinners. Anne Sebba discusses her new book, The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz, about the orchestra formed in 1943 among the female prisoners at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. And as a new report looking at so-called book banning in the United States is published, we talked to au…

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Review: John Lennon docs, Tina Fey's The Four Seasons and The Great Gatsby musical 41:51

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Critic Kate Maltby and Beatles author Ian Leslie join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss two documentaries about John Lennon remaking his life in New York - Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade and One to One: John & Yoko. They also discuss Tina Fey’s new series The Four Seasons, based on the 1981 film of the same name, which explores the relationships of thr…

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Tony Blair hates Net-Zero, Maggie Chapman survives, and an interview with Roz Foyer 28:47

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Alexander Brown and David Bol discuss Tony Blair losing faith on Net Zero, the closure of Grangemouth, and Maggie Chapman keeping her place on the Equalities Committee. Plus, David sits down with Roz Foyer at the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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King James VI & I, Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, The Extraordinary Miss Flower 41:59

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Jeff Pope on his new series Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, the innocent man who was killed by police on a London tube in 2005, which launches tonight on Disney+. James VI of Scotland & I of England is the subject of a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. We’re joined by the historical writers Lucy Hu…

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Jacksonville Sharks Head Coach - Jason Gibson 1:06:23

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We get to sit down with the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Sharks. The Sharks are the arena football team here in Jacksonville, and Jason shares his journey from playing wide receiver in college and beyond, coaching high school football, and coaching arena football now for almost 20 years. It's an interesting and captivating conversation learning a…

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Why does the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle matter? with Sara Alston 1:11:26

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Since the 2015 SEN Code of Practice SEN support has been based on a graduate response that includes an Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) cycle. Unfortunately, this cycle is becoming fragmented, with each component operating in isolation. Assessments are not being linked to children’s needs or plans to support them. Plans are made but not implemented …

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119: The Business of Performance Based Industries 39:54

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Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all …

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Campus Update Ep. 94 | The Fourth Annual M4L Day of Giving with Assistant Director of Development Alyssa Miessner 17:11

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This week, we have Alyssa Miessner, Assistant Director of Development, on to talk about the Fourth Annual M4L Day of Giving. The event is to call upon the Mustang Family to support current Mustangs in a variety of different ways! There are timed challenges, matching goals, and so many other opportunities to support SMSU!…

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Noddy Holder of Slade, Stephen Rea and Simone de Beauvoir 41:53

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In 1975, at the height of their fame, British band Slade made a feature film, Slade in Flame. The film was a critical and commercial failure at the time, but has built up a cult following over the years. Now it's being re-released in cinemas and on DVD. Frontman Noddy Holder and film director Richard Loncraine spoke to Samira Ahmed in studio. With …

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Universal Theme Park, Olivier award-winning play Giant, Two to One 42:18

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Mark Rosenblatt on Giant, his Olivier award-winning play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. As Universal Studios announce plans for a major new theme park in Bedfordshire, what does this mean for the UK entertainment industry? Samira is joined by entertainment journalist Ella Baskerville and Gareth Smy from Framestore to discuss its signficance a…

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Campus Update Ep. 93 | The Inaugural STEM Symposium with Professor of Mathematics Heather Moreland 17:07

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This week, the first STEM Symposium will be taking place on campus, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Trachette Jackson, Associate Vice President for Research, DEI Initiatives, and University Diversity and Social Transformation at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The topic of her keynote is “Mobilizing Mathematics”.…

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Swinney's anti-Reform summit, and an interview with Patrick Harvie 44:43

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Alistair Grant, Alexander Brown, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss John Swinney's summit in Glasgow aimed at tackling the 'hard right'. Plus, Rachel sits down with Patrick Harvie to mark one year since the collapse of the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and the Greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Review: Self Esteem's album A Complicated Woman; RSC's Much Ado About Nothing; Julie Keeps Quiet tennis film 42:30

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Journalist Siân Pattenden & critic Stephanie Merritt join Tom to discuss Self Esteem's third album A Complicated Woman, which features collaborations with Nadine Shah and Moonchild Sanelly. Ahead of the release, Self Esteem AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor showcased the album by staging a five-night theatrical presentation at London's Duke of York theatre. …

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118: Women Leading in the Realm of Communication and CCI 1:09:52

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Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all …

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Informal SEND Provision in Mainstream Primary: The Positives and The Pitfalls with Kate Browning 1:00:47

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In this episode of the SENDcast, Dale discusses informal SEND provision in mainstream primary schools with Kate Browning, an experienced SEND consultant. They explore the increasing demand for inclusive education amid a rise in children with complex needs and the challenges schools face in effectively supporting these students. Kate highlights what…

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Meet KNX Heroes Tara and Monica, two best friends from the Inland Empire who are helping make wishes come true for kids all over Southern California! 2:10

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Tara Collins-Felix and Monica Harden signed up three years ago to volunteer with Make-A-Wish of Orange County and the Inland Empire. They say the experience has been life changing! Photo courtesy of Tara Collins-Felix and Monica Harden https://wish.org/ocie

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The ethics of publishing posthumous diaries, Pianist Igor Levit, and Memorials to great women. 42:06

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As the journals of the American writer Joan Didion (based on conversations with her psychiatrist) are published, writer and journalist Rachel Cooke and Alan Taylor, editor of actor Alan Rickman's diaries, discuss the challenges, responsibilities and ethics of posthumously publishing the diaries of great writers, artists and actors. Acclaimed German…

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Campus Update Ep. 92 | Remodel of the Natural History Museum with Assistant Professor Alyssa Anderson and ’08 Alumni Katie Chapman 25:26

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The Natural History Museum is located in the Science and Math building on SMSU's campus. The Museum recently underwent a facelift with the help of both Katie and Alyssa, who gathered funding and helped see the completion of the new Natural History Museum. The Museum has many more interactive spaces and engaging displays that you won't be able to ke…

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Dante's Inferno in Jamaica, Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time re-examined, Shakespeare's first theatre 42:32

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Jamaica's former poet laureate, Lorna Goodison, on setting Dante's Inferno on the island of her birth; Journalist Joanna Moorhead on Pope Francis' relationship with the arts; Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts on writing a form-breaking book to re-examine French composer Olivier Messiaen's form-breaking masterwork - Quartet for the End of …

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JMW Turner: 250th anniversary of Britain's greatest painter 42:24

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Mr. Turner director Mike Leigh, art historian Charlotte Mullins and senior curator at Tate Amy Concannon join Tom Sutcliffe to celebrate the life and work of JMW Turner, as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. Also in this edition, David Hockney on Turner's skill as an artist, Alvaro Barrington talks about his continuing influence on art…

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Campus Update Ep. 91 | Creative Writing Series with Assistant Professor Jesse Hennen and SMSU Alumni Nick Northrup ’13 22:36

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The English department puts on the creative writing series to showcase what students can do once they earn their degree at SMSU. Nick Northrup, aka Crowfather, is this year’s featured guest. Nick and Jesse go over how SMSU can help students make a career with a creative writing degree, along with Nick’s journey at SMSU and how his experiences here …

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Campus Update Ep. 90 | Fine Arts Celebration with Department of Fine Arts Chair John Ginocchio 19:08

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Throughout April, SMSU hosts events featuring many of our different programs, including English, Music, Theatre, and more! Each area on campus has different events to highlight the work students do!By Southwest Minnesota State University

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Campus Update Ep. 89 | SHOUT The MOD Musical with Professor Shelia Tabaka and Student Olivia Houseman 19:49

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This week we get a preview of this spring's Theatre performance, “SHOUT The MOD Musical”. Sheila and Olivia go through the process of what it takes to get a musical up and running, talking about everything from costumes to stage direction and choreography!By Southwest Minnesota State University

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Review: Alex Garland's film Warfare, Audition by Katie Kitamura, Shanghai Dolls by Amy Ng on stage 42:20

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Alex Garland's latest film Warfare, which is co-directed by US military veteran Ray Mendoza turns back the clock back nearly twenty years to reconstruct a real-life surveillance mission in Iraq. Film critic Tim Robey and journalist Zing Tsjeng give their verdict on the analysis of the theatre of war, which unfolds in real time. They've also been to…

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117: Transforming Fashion Norms 40:15

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Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all …

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Universal Approaches to Support in Education with Clare Ward & James Galpin 1:07:52

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I just finished listening to this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Dr Jamie Galpin and Clare Ward! They join Dale to discuss ‘Universal Approaches to Support in Education’, at a time when we're seeing rising levels of emotion-based school avoidance, teachers struggling with mental health challenges or leaving the profession altogether, a…

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She’s been deployed on over 70 missions with the American Red Cross, helping people recover from tragedy. Meet Carmela Burke of LA County, our KNX Hero of the Week! 2:14

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From hurricane relief in Hawaii and St Croix, to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles - Carmela Burke is making a big difference in our community and around the world! Photo: Carmela Burke helping at an emergency shelter in Westwood, courtesy of Carmela Burke and the American Red Cross. https://www.redcross.org/…

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Photographer Susan Meiselas, The Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Musical Instrument Manufacturers, Author Ewan Morrison. 42:18

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American documentary photographer and President of the Magnum Foundation Susan Meiselas speaks about her fifty-year career, as she receives the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the Sony World Photography Awards 2025, and as her work goes on display at Somerset House in London. We hear how President Trump's economic tariffs are affec…

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Episode 51 - Chantry Banks (Director of Museums and Historic Sites, Oklahoma Historical Society) 40:18

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In this edition of The Museum Files, the team chats with Chantry Banks from the Oklahoma Historical Society. Chantry is the Director of Museums and Historic Sites, overseeing various cultural properties in the Sooner State. Listen in as we learn more about his work, background, and love for the museum world. For more information about The Oklahoma …

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Episode 54 - Allison Maluchnik (Executive Director, The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center) 43:44

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American Alliance of Museum accreditation is one of the highest accolades in the museum world. It marks institutions with a demonstrated commitment to industry standards and best practices. The process of accreditation and reaccreditation can be very stressful for museum administrators and staff. Allison Maluchnik from the Nicolaysen Art Museum & D…

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Episode 53 - Johnny Antonelli (Lead Preparator, Oklahoma Contemporary) 32:21

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Museums are more than curators and directors. Exhibitions require skilled preparators to make the magic happen. Johnny Antonelli from Oklahoma Contemporary is on hand for this edition of the Museum Files to share his experiences as an exhibit preparator. We chat about his path into the museum world, his experiences installing world-class exhibition…

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Episode 52 - Rusty Baker (Executive Director, PA Museums) 40:00

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Museums draw their strength when working together. Rusty Baker is our guest on this episode of the Museum Files. Rusty is the executive director of PA Museums, the Keystone State's museum association. Listen in as we chat with Rusty about his work PA Museums, the role of state museum associations, and his love for the museum world. For more informa…

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Muriel's Wedding the Musical, Dr Who, Anthony Horowitz on Marble Hall Murders 42:17

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Director and Screenwriter PJ Hogan, creator of the 1994 comedy Muriel's wedding, speaks to Samira Ahmed about the new musical adaptation of his film. With lead actors leaving, and ratings down, there are questions about the future of Doctor Who. Author John Higgs, and entertainment writer Caroline Frost, talk about the past, present and future of t…

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