Best The Franklin Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Crypto-Native RWA Ecosystem with Chris Yin of Plume 37:51

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Chris Yin is the co-founder and CEO of Plume, a crypto-native RWA blockchain. Real-world assets, RWAs for short, are financial assets implemented in token form. Alongside stablecoins, these assets are at the heart of the transition of financial markets onto upgraded settlement rails in the form of blockchains. Chris brings an interesting perspectiv…

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From Stablecoins to Tokenized Markets: Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul on the Future of Money 37:31

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Sandy Kaul is the Executive Vice President and Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, the OG global asset manager when it comes to tokenization and digital assets. In this conversation, we dive into the newly passed GENIUS Act and what it means for stablecoins, banks, and the future of cash. We explore Franklin Templeton’s journey launching BENJ…

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Tony Boquet on "The Bloodline of Wisdom" 56:35

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Send us a text Living Real welcomes Anthony Bouquet, a full-time author and community leader. We discuss his journey to becoming an author, his insights on King Solomon's wisdom in his book, "The Bloodline of Wisdom," and the concept of being a 'solutionary.' Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Can't Help Falling In Love -…

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Hobo Cane "Step Into My Beautiful Place" 58:28

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Send us a text We "step into the beautiful place" of Javier Mendoza (a.k.a. Hobo Kane) for an engaging discussion about his 25 year journey as an independent artist, the changing landscape of the music industry and the country.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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The Music of Brian Connelly 58:25

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Send us a text We check in the Brian Connelly, the latest Concerts in the Courtyard artist for St. Philip's 2025 summer series. Connelly shares his latest endeavors between stints touring as guitarist for Matthew West and Francesca Battistelli.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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The Current and Future State of Stablecoin Payments with Conduit 49:27

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Kirill Gertman is the founder and CEO of Conduit, a leading B2B cross-border payments platform powered by stablecoins. Conduit leverages stablecoins to allow businesses to move money faster, cheaper and more transparently than legacy platforms such as SWIFT. In 2024, Conduit grew transaction volumes 16x year-on-year, surpassing $10 billion in total…

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Concert in the Courtyard with Greg Walton 44:59

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Send us a text We turned Greg Walton's Concert in the Courtyard into the week's episode of Living Real Radio. Co-host John Angotti is on keys along with Melany Joy Alvey on Fiddle, Tracey Ramsay on vocals, Brett Frey on Bass and Tony Morra on drums. Enjoy!By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Chris Estes & the next wave in contemporary Catholic music 58:29

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Send us a text We talk to Chris Estes about OCP Music's newest endeavor, Echo Harbor Worship, the next wave in contemporary Catholic music. Echo Harbor a faith-based, worship-centered bridge, fostering unity for all people through the love of God. Its label team, songwriters and artists come from different faith communities, but all seek the “unity…

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Episode 145: Interview with 2025 Reckford Speaker Fatima El-Tayeb 47:35

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After the 2025 Reckford Lecture, IAH Director Patricia Parker and Yale professor Fatima El-Tayeb reunite on Zoom for The Institute podcast. In this episode, Parker and El-Tayeb reflect on the lecture and discusses the themes El-Tayeb explored in her talk and her latest book, Un/German: Racialized Otherness in Post-Cold War Europe.…

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"Behold I Am Sending You" 59:57

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Send us a text We reflect on Independence Day and the readings for the 14th Sunday in ordinary time while playing some tunes.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Father Ed Steiner's Retirement Episode 59:39

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Send us a text This episode airs on Father Ed Steiner's last day as pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, Tennessee of which Living Real Radio is a production. We talk to Father Ed about his 43 years as a priest while featuring some special moments from his June 21 retirement dinner. Thank you Father Ed for your loving service to the Na…

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Jeff Booth, Investor ego death capital: Stable Coins & Institutional Bitcoin 7:57

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Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured…

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Episode 144: Early Modern Literature and Shakespeare’s Demons with Mary Floyd-Wilson 43:42

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English and comparative literature professor Mary Floyd-Wilson received the 2024 George H. Johnson Prize for Distinguished Achievement by an IAH Fellow. In March 2025, she received the prize and delivered a lecture on her latest work exploring the representations of the devil on stage, particularly in Hamlet. In this podcast, Floyd-Wilson looks bac…

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Mark Haas, The Catechism of "The Lord of the Rings" 59:20

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Send us a text Catholic composer and speaker, Mark Haas, shares some of his compositions and insights on how JRR Tolkien's Catholic faith informed his epic high fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Lessons Learned from 10 Years in Embedded Finance with Luke Voiles 46:18

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In this episode, we’re joined by Luke Voiles, the CEO of Pipe — an embedded finance platform offering credit, cards, and other financial products to a range of B2B2B partners. Founded as a revenue-based financing business, Pipe pivoted into a platform business under Luke’s directly when he took the reigns in 2023. Prior to joining Pipe, Luke was th…

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GIA's Summer Music Institute 1:00:00

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Send us a text Guests Peter Kolar and Sarah Wolf from GIA Publications discuss the purpose of the Summer Music Institute, July 9-11 in Naperville, IL, a diverse program for both sacred and secular choral music makers in English and Spanish. More info and registration at Institute.GiaMusic.com. Special discount for Living Real listeners: friend50.…

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Have love for one another 44:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Living Real Radio, John and Greg explore the themes of love and community in the context of Jesus's words in the Sunday Gospel, "This is how all will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Music only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: What the World Needs …

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Episode 143: Tania Jenkins on Medical Sociology and Well-Being in Medicine 59:11

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Sociologist Tania Jenkins (FFP ’24) studies the social impacts within medicine and health care, from status hierarchies to physician burnout. As a DuBose Fellow in the IAH's Faculty Fellowship, Jenkins explored the structural underpinnings of satisfaction and well-being in medicine. In this episode, she describes her research journey and interest i…

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On Pope Leo XIV 59:26

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Send us a text We explore the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, delving into his background, the Order of Augustinians and the historical context of his name to the Catholic Church.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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How the Largest Asset Managers Think About Digital Assets with Mark Garabedian 49:54

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Mark Garabedian is the Director of Digital Assets and Tokenization at Wellington, a leading US-based, global asset manager with approximately $1.3 trillion in AUM. Mark has wide ranging experience in trading and financial markets and brings a highly informed perspective to the topic of financial market innovation through digital assets and blockcha…

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The Conclave with Fr. Ed Steiner 55:02

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Send us a text We delve into the intricate process of the papal conclave with Fr. Ed Steiner, exploring its historical roots, the role of cardinals, the voting procedure, and the significance of secrecy during the election. We also reflect on the impact of Pope Francis and the future direction of the Catholic Church. Featured only on our Nashville …

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Remembering Pope Francis 54:04

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Send us a text After his passing on Easter Monday, April 21, we reflect on the life and papacy of Pope Francis with music and some of his memorable quotes. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: There Is A God - Lee Ann Womack.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Easter Sunday 2025 with John and Greg 59:59

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Send us a text We discuss the significance of Easter and Holy Week with inspiring music by Catholic musicians.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Episode 142: Julia Gibson on acting, teaching, and “Becoming Invisible” 31:16

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Actor and dramatic art professor Julia Gibson joins the podcast to reflect on her past roles, including ones in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s 2024-25 season. She compares her roles in What the Constitution Means to Me and Death of a Salesman, and shares how acting differs from directing and teaching. In fall 2024, Gibson was a Turner Fellow in the…

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Conceptualizing the Future of Financial Infrastructure with ZKsync 45:03

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Alex Gluchowski is the co-inventor of ZKsync and co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs. ZKsync is an advanced Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain network offering privacy and scalability using zk proofs. In this conversation, Alex and Will Beeson discuss the benefits of zk technology for financial use cases, architectural considerations in building blockchain …

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Reflections for Holy Week 2025 59:07

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Send us a text John and Greg discuss Palm Sunday, Holy Week and play some tunes.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Victoria Reed & Rae Radick, Women in the Arts 51:25

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Send us a text Having just wrapped up Women's History Month, we interview two women with interests in both music and history: Victoria Reed, Director of the Williamson County Performing Arts Center in Franklin, TN and Nashville-based Singer Songwriter Rae Radick. Music featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Can't Stop Loving …

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Carry Your Cross with Tony and Jose Melendez 51:19

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Send us a text Christian musician, Tony Melendez, and his brother, Jose, share their story and talk about their latest Parish Mission titled Carry Your Cross. Tony is an accomplished guitar player, composer, singer, and songwriter born without arms whose mission began through an encounter playing for Pope Saint John Paul II who told him, "My wish t…

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John Angotti reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent 44:43

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Send us a text John Angotti reflects on the Third Sunday of Lent in word and with songs. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher | Falling in Love With Jesus - Kirk Whalum & Jonathan Butler | Screen Door - Rich Mullins | I Turn to You - Richie McDonald.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Episode 141: African American Legal History Post-Emancipation with Brandi Brimmer 25:34

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Associate professor Brandy Brimmer reflects on her fellowship experiences and research in historical legal practices regarding Black attorneys post-Emancipation, and Black women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Black attorneys and claims agents in the post-emancipation South. Brimmer’s work emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of her w…

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Tim Forbes on the Judge Dinkins Educational Center 43:28

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Send us a text Tim Forbes, Executive Director of the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, talks to us about the center's mission to provide vocational training for adolescents who might be at risk or engaged with the juvenile or criminal justice system. Only featured on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5: Fire and Flood - Vance Joy | I’m Not Okay - Jelly R…

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Lessons Learned Building and Running a $1.9 Billion On-Chain Credit Fund 53:14

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Kevin Miao is one of the most insightful practitioners at the intersection of traditional and on-chain finance. Until recently, Kevin was General Partner of BlockTower Credit, a $1.9 billion AUM private credit fund that leveraged public blockchains, stablecoins, and tokenization to maximize capital efficiency. Prior to BlockTower, Kevin managed a S…

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Jeff Booth, Investor ego death Capital 22:38

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Jeff Booth is a visionary leader, technology entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Price of Tomorrow – Why Deflation is Key to an Abundant Future. With his expertise in technology, system thinking and design, he is at the forefront of a transition from an economic system built for the past, and one built for the future. Jeff has been featured…

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Shenita Bolton on Overcoming Trauma 41:12

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Send us a text Shenita “Nita” Bolton talks to Living Real about her first book, “Unveiled: Overcoming Trauma to Walk in Your Divine Purpose” about the transformative power of faith, resilience, and self-reflection. Shenita’s desire is to uplift and empower individuals to overcome adversity, embrace their inner strength, and pursue their dreams with…

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Bridging DeFi and Traditional Finance with Arbitrum 45:12

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Steven Goldfeder is the Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the company behind Arbitrum, one of the leading blockchains. Arbitrum’s flagship blockchain, Arbitrum One, is a leading Ethereum L2 in terms of TVL and liquidity and supports applications across DeFi, DePIN, AI, gaming, RWAs and other verticals. In this conversation, Steven and I discuss …

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Lindy Wynne and Mamas in Spirit 53:45

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Send us a text We interview Lindy Wynn, podcaster and founder of Mamas in Spirit Catholic Ministry for Women. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Who Are Thirsty - Sarah Kroger | The Kingdom is Yours - Common Hymnal.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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"Here I am... send me!" 59:57

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Send us a text In the Sunday Readings for February 9, 2025, we have Isaiah, Paul and the disciples all responding to God's call. Isaiah replies, "Here I am," I said; "send me!" John and Greg reflect on all this featuring a relevant playlist of Catholic music.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Episode 140: Brian Hsu’s Collaborations on Cherokee Word Order, Star Trek, and the Faculty Fellowship 24:30

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Brian Hsu (FFP ’24) joins us this episode to share how he fell in love with language and linguistics from a young age. Additionally, Hsu describes his recent projects about uncovering Cherokee word order and “Starship Generative Enterprise,” a Star Trek-spin on modern linguistics. We also discuss Hsu’s time as a Faculty Fellow in Spring 2024, where…

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Forward to the Cross with Composer Aaron Thompson 59:32

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Send us a text Living Real welcomes Sacramento based Catholic musician Aaron Thompson, a composer with World Library Publications, a division of GIA. An accomplished vocalist proficient on guitar, piano and trumpet, Thompson draws from his childhood soundtrack of soul, classical, R & B, calypso, Broadway, rock and Jazz. We discuss the latest projec…

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Jesus reads from the scroll 59:37

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Send us a text In our readings from the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we have both Ezra and Jesus reading the word of God to the people. Ezra reaffirms the law of Moses. Jesus proclaims that he fulfills the words he reads from the prophet Isaiah. Paul reminds that we are many and one. We ponder all this while playing relevant music.…

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Claudia Margarita Schmitt - The Montessori Method in Religious Education 56:28

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Send us a text Claudia Margarita Schmitt shares her extensive background in education, particularly focusing on the Montessori method and its application in religious education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.…

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Episode 139: The Legacy and Evolution of the IAH’s Tyson Academic Leadership Program 39:56

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Institute for the Arts and Humanities Director Patricia Parker sits down with faculty program director Viji Sathy and Rob Kramer for discussion on academic leadership and their involvement with the Institute's Tyson Academic Leadership Program. Kramer, who recently left the IAH and moved to Oregon, had served as the Institute’s senior leadership ad…

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Yaphett Powell & Found Boys: Empowering Boys with Absent Fathers 43:49

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Send us a text Attorney, executive, speaker, podcaster, professor, athlete, and now author, Yaffett Powell shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and discusses his mission to empower young boys, especially those with absent fathers, to recognize their worth and potential through his book, "Founded by Faith." Only featured on our Nashvi…

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Christmas with Catholic Composers 1:00:02

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Send us a text We reflect on Christmas with music by various Catholic composers.By St. Philip Catholic Church

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Rachel Hester - Room In The Inn and Father Charles Strobel 44:20

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Send us a text We talk to Rachel Hester, Executive Director of Nashville's Room In The Inn, about serving the unhoused, the legacy of Father Charles Strobel, and his book, The Kingdom of the Poor. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Shower the People - James Taylor | Home Sweet Home - Emmylou Harris | Godspeed – Dave Pomeroy…

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The Artist Shen - From Graffiti to Gallery to God 45:09

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Send us a text The artist Shen creates bold, vibrant art that blends faith with urban expression. As the OG West Coast graffiti female of the '80s, she broke barriers, turning streets into realms of wonder. Now bringing that edge to gallery art, Shen's work celebrates icons and spiritual themes, weaving God's love, hope, and transformation into eve…

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Episode 138: Milada Vachudova on Political Change in Europe and Importance of Interdisciplinary Connections 29:20

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Political science professor Milada Vachudova (FFP ’05, ’15) discusses her research on political change in Europe. In this episode, Vachudova provides context for recent democratic backsliding in countries like Hungary and Poland, and its impact on civic participation and engagement. Vachudova, who joined the IAH as the Faculty Director for Strategi…

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Sankeat Pathak, Founder/CEO Synapse 11:32

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Sankaet Pathak, Founder & CEO Synapse completed a Master's in electrical engineering at the University of Memphis, where he previously majored in computer engineering, physics and mathematics. A scientist at heart, much of Pathak's academic work was focused on physics and research related to the solar corona. As a student at the University of Memph…

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Christ, King of the Universe 50:54

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Send us a text With John Angotti on the road, Living Real cohost, Greg Walton, reflects on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, with some tunes and the Sunday Readings. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Kingdom is Yours - Common Hymnal | Jubilee - Common Hymnal…

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Sarah Hart - All the Earth Alive Rejoicing 59:35

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Send us a text We catch up with composer, singer, songwriter, Sarah Hart, about life and her latest release, "All the Earth Alive Rejoicing," celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons.By St. Philip Catholic Church