The academic treatment for English-speakers who get that soccer is more than gamedays, stars and goals. Who wonder about the histories, subcultures and politics that make the game so different from many American sports cultures; and who care about a critical take on soccer as a global capitalist machine. A European-guided journey, with one expert "visiting professor" each episode.
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Assistant Professor Podcasts
A podcast, hosted by Jose Sanchez (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University) and Jennifer Tostlebe (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska-Omaha), where we talk about research in the field of criminology with field experts, our own work, and life as professors. We will be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. Twitter --＞ Jose @jsanchez318 and Jenn @jenntostlebe. For those listening on Apple Podcast, subscribe, ra ...
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Thinking Clearly
Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Mi
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In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.
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“I am an Assistant Professor of Economics and a dedicated researcher. Through this podcast, my goal is to explain modern economic issues in simple and relatable language. Along with economics, we’ll also explore important social topics in an easy-to-understand way. Join me as we learn, grow, and stay informed—where knowledge meets entertainment.”
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The Deer University podcast focuses on deer biology and management, featuring Drs. Jacob Dykes and Eric Michel, co-directors of the Mississippi State University Deer Lab. As hunters, deer biologists, and wildlife professors, they're passionate about bridging the gap between research and management. In each episode, they discuss the latest deer research from around the country, breaking it down to show how it can improve wildlife and habitat management on your land. Whether you're a hunter, a ...
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Behind every news headline, there’s another, deeper story. It’s a story about power. In Deep Background, Harvard Law School professor and Bloomberg View columnist Noah Feldman will bring together a cross-section of expert guests to explore the historical, scientific, legal, and cultural context that help us understand what’s really going on behind the biggest stories in the news.iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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Psychologists John Gartner, Harry Segal, and their expert guests, conduct weekly sessions analyzing the psyche of Donald Trump, documenting his cognitive decline and plumbing the depths of his malignant narcissism. Dr. Gartner is a former part-time assistant professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University Medical School and the founder of Duty To Warn, an association of mental health professionals warning about Trump and Trump-ism. Dr. Segal is a senior lecturer in psychology at Cornell ...
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Libraries Lead! is a provocative podcast about all things information & library hosted by Beth Patin (Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse U), Dave Lankes (Professor, iSchool, U of Texas), and Mike Eisenberg (Dean/Professor Emeritus, iSchool, U of Washington). Information age opportunities and challenges affect every aspect of human existence. We wrestle with such topics as social justice, political unrest, mis- and dis-information, kids, family and adult living; educ ...
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Featuring Tools for Schools - A Fascinating Look at Innovative Programs and the People Behind Them. The host Rabbi Yerachmiel Garfield Ed.D. is the Head of School of the rapidly growing Yeshiva Torat Emet in Houston Texas. He has previously served as a mesivta rebbe, assistant menahel, school counselor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkin University. In addition, he has written on chinuch topics for national publications, educational journals, and has presented multiple workshops. He is the ...
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The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore
The Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies and Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center
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The Power Vertical Podcast by Brian Whitmore covers emerging and developing trends in Russian politics, shining a spotlight on the high-stakes power struggles, machinations, and clashing interests that shape Kremlin policy today. Brian Whitmore is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Eurasia Center and Russia and Eurasia Specialist and Assistant Professor of Practice at the Charles T. McDowell Center for Global Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington.
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Bold, unfiltered, and uncompromisingly honest, Why Should I Trust You? is a weekly podcast that looks at the breakdown in trust for science and public health. It drops every Thursday, with occasional additional special episodes sprinkled in. Hosted by Brinda Adhikari, the former executive producer of “The Problem with Jon Stewart” and a former TV news journalist; Tom Johnson, the former executive producer of “The Circus,” and also a former TV news journalist; Dr. Maggie Bartlett, a virologis ...
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Now more than ever, it’s essential to engage the public in the work of biomedical engineers, especially those advancing science and medicine from within universities. To help bridge that gap, BMES has launched a new podcast platform that takes listeners inside the world of biomedical engineering, from the day-to-day lives of researchers to the long-term innovations shaping the future of healthcare. Office Hours with Liz Wayne is the first show, hosted by Dr. Liz Wayne, Assistant Professor at ...
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LungCancerRx is a new podcast that features conversations among oncologists and patients. From tackling logistical obstacles to handling existential questions, these discussions aim to provide empowerment, knowledge, and hope across the lung cancer community. Eric K. Singhi, MD, a thoracic oncologist in Houston; Aakash Desai, MD, MPH, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama Birmingham’s O’Neal Cancer Center; and Fawzi Abu Rous, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist at Henry Ford Heal ...
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Gamebird University dives into the conservation and management of gamebirds, uncovering the science behind these efforts. From waterfowl and quail to turkeys, woodcock, and beyond, no gamebird species is off the table for discussion. The show also features engaging discussions on bird dogs and bird hunting. Whether you're passionate about gamebird management or an avid hunter, this podcast is for you! This podcast is part of the Natural Resources University Podcast Network. Hosts of Gamebird ...
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Welcome to Literacy Talks, a podcast from Reading Horizons, where reading momentum begins. Each episode features our trio of literacy champions: Stacy Hurst, an assistant professor of reading at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons; Donell Pons, a dyslexia specialist, educator, presenter, and writer, who now works with adults with reading challenges; and Lindsay Kemeny, a dedicated elementary teacher who is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Tea ...
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In this quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling author Thomas E. Sniegoski, Bentley Hawthorne lives a solitary and mysterious life in an old mansion with his wry, long-suffering butler Pym. Pym and Bentley's childhood friend and spitfire journalist Gwendolyn Marks don't understand why Bentley insists on a path of isolation, but that's because they don't know his secret: The gentle-seeming Bentley is actually a chosen servan ...
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Carolynn Francavilla, MD is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She owns and operates Green Mountain Partners for Health and Colorado Weight Care. Dr. Francavilla is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing on the topic obesity as well as through her own platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees. She is an Assistant Professor at Rocky Vista University and Volunte ...
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In this podcast, hosted by Dr. Salma Abdalla—Assistant Professor and Director of the Healthier Futures Lab at Washington University in St. Louis—we provide rigorous, evidence-based analysis of complex population health challenges. In a time of social, economic, and political upheaval—marked by eroding public trust, polarized narratives, and growing uncertainty—this podcast aims to challenge oversimplified narratives about the forces that shape the health of populations. Salma engages guests ...
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Native Circles
Dr. Farina King, Dr. Davina Two Bears, Sarah Newcomb, Eva Bighorse, & Brian D. King
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This podcast features Native American and Indigenous voices, stories, and experiences for everyone to learn, not only in North America but also throughout the world. The founders of Native Circles are Dr. Farina King (Diné) and Sarah Newcomb (Tsimshian), who were inspired to start this podcast to educate wider publics about the interconnections and significance of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous experiences and matters. The primary co-hosts of the podcast are Dr. King, Dr. Da ...
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This is Making Feedback Count – a three-episode podcast series from Erasmus University Rotterdam about giving and receiving feedback in higher education. By having conversations with colleagues, students, and experts in the field we will unbox feedback practices, and discover tips and tricks to help us improve. This podcast is the end result of an educational innovation project by Dr. Mijke Slot, assistant professor in Media and Communication. This project was supported by innovation funding ...
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Ipse Dixit is a podcast on legal scholarship. Each episode of Ipse Dixit features a different guest discussing their scholarship. The podcast also features several special series. "From the Archives" consists historical recordings potentially of interest to legal scholars and lawyers. "The Homicide Squad" consists of investigations of the true stories behind different murder ballads, as well as examples of how different musicians have interpreted the song over time. "The Day Antitrust Died?" ...
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The Future Tech & Policy (FTP) Podcast features a panel of interdisciplinary faculty experts from the 3 universities at the University of Illinois System that examines news, trends, and issues related to emerging technology like AI, quantum, energy, and future-looking computing and how these advancements influence policy and regulation in Illinois and beyond. A production of the Science and Technology Working Group at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA). Episodes released b ...
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Welcome to 'The Unteachables Podcast', your go-to resource for practical classroom management strategies and teacher support. I’m your host, Claire English, a passionate secondary teacher and leader turned teacher mentor and author of 'It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A Holistic Approach to Classroom Behaviour Management.' I'm on a mission to help educators like you transform your classrooms, build confidence, and feel empowered. Why am I here? Not too long ago, I was overwhelmed by low- ...
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The Utton Transboundary Resources Center’s Water Matters! podcast looks at water and natural resources issues in New Mexico and beyond. Housed at the University of New Mexico School of Law, the Utton Transboundary Resources Center is a state-funded research and public service project that believes in the pursuit of well informed, collaborative solutions to our natural resource challenges. The Utton Transboundary Resources Center’s Sairis Perez-Gomez designed the podcast logo and wrote and pe ...
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Bison Jam is a podcast that covers wide ranging topics from Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The podcast is hosted by Hugo Sindelar, an assistant professor of film at Montana State University. Learn more about the podcast here: http://bisonjam.com/
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Modern-day issues from a Biblical perspective.
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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First Reading
Rev. Rachel Wrenn, PhD; Rosy Kandathil, JD; Paul Essah, MDiv; Tim McNinch, PhD
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First Reading offers exegetical resources for the Old Testament Lectionary reading each week. Dr. Rachel Wrenn is Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Capital University), Rosy Kandathil is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Bible at Emory University, Dr. Tim McNinch is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Christian Theological Seminary, and Paul Essah is a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Yale University. In addition to short weekly episodes, they periodically invite ...
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In each episode of Matters of Life and Death, brought to you by Premier Unbelievable?, John Wyatt and his son Tim discuss issues in healthcare, ethics, technology, science, faith and more. John is a doctor, professor of ethics, and writer and speaker on many of these topics, while Tim is a religion and social affairs journalist. We talk about how Christians can better engage with a particular question of life, death or something else in between.
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Independent media that won't reinforce tribalism. We have one Planet; nobody's leaving, so let’s reason together!! Darrell McClain is a Military veteran with an abnormal interest in politics, economics, religion, philosophy, science, and literature. He's the author of Faith and the Ballot: A Christian's Guide to Voting, Unity, and Witness in Divided Times. Darrell is a certified Counselor. He focuses primarily on relationships, grief, addiction, and PTSD. He was born and raised in Jacksonvil ...
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We interview painter, muralist, and gallery director Alex Rubio
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The Be Excited! Podcast is a discussion-based show hosted by an Assistant Professor in PA Studies. We discuss specialty areas of medicine with the community PAs who work in those fields. Topics include the ways in which specialty fields are unique, the challenges faced by specialty PAs and our interprofessional colleagues, case discussions, PA school advising and admission topics. We cover the Physician Assistant profession, from PA education, to PA practice.
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Dr. Anna-Georgina Plume (Assistant Professor of Architectural History at Hollingsworth University) may be in over her head. Her specialization in educational architecture may not be helpful when her new home (also her old elementary school) may be haunted.
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Published by Matthew Gabriele, Assistant Professor of Humanities at Virginia Tech.
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The School Rules Podcast talks about the real issues facing educators, teachers, and school leaders today. Podcast host, Dr. Jerry Burkett, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Texas Woman's University, serves up real talk for educators. The podcast focuses on parents, community, politics, and breaking school news. This is also the home of course lectures and seminars produced for Dr. Burkett's masters and doctoral courses.
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Under the direction of Assistant Professor Juan Carrillo, UNC-CH’s School of Education has launched the Latin@ Education Research Hub. The hub is organized around three core areas: public pedagogy, university-community/school partnerships, and critical Latin@ education research. LERH has a local, state and national focus, seeking to provide a leading role in Latin@ education issues.
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DocTalk is a podcast hosted by Graduate Student and Teaching Intern Eden Fritz Aguiar '24 where we dive deep into the process of creating a documentary that serves as both a historical archive and an educational pedagogy. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes efforts, from initial research to final production, revealing the passion, dedication, and creativity that fuel this ambitious project. Listeners will gain unique insights into the challenges and triumphs of bring ...
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Welcome to the Paul Poast Podcast in which he discusses a variety of national security topics. Professor Poast is an Assistant Director of the Chicago Project on Security & Threats (CPOST) and the author of three books, The Economics of War, Organizing Democracy, and Arguing About Alliances.
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Dr. Lisa Dieker, a professor at the University of Kansas in the Department of Special Education, and Dr. Rebecca Hines, a professor at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, have worked with schools and parents across the country. Dr. Dieker directs a center in the Achievement and Assessment Institute called Flexible Learning through Innovations in Technology in Education (FLITE) and Dr. Hines directs several doctoral grants and the teacher pr ...
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Dyslexics Untied! Podcast
Host: Shawn Apostel Host: Jacob Schuhmann Director: Lucas Rogers Assistant Director: Jacob Gagel
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Two different generations discuss their experiences navigating their lives through the lens of dyslexia. Shawn Apostel, a college professor, and Jacob Schuhmann, business executive, discuss multiple areas of life from work, education, social norms, and how far they can push their director's last nerve.
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Welcome to Faith Meets Academia! Struggling to connect your faith with everyday life, career ambitions, or academic pursuits? Hosted by a university professor and ordained minister, Dr. Adrian Reynolds, this podcast will help you translate your faith-based values into personal growth, professional development, and academic success. Faith Meets Academia emphasizes that faith and work can forge a mutually sustaining partnership. Each episode breaks down complex academic concepts into everyday ...
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Moderated Content from Stanford Law School is podcast content about content moderation, moderated by assistant professor Evelyn Douek. The community standards of this podcast prohibit anything except the wonkiest conversations about the regulation—both public and private—of what you see, hear and do online.
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A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.
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Holiday Read-Aloud & Christmas-themed Chants: "Kane and the Christmas Football Adventure" (no, not Harry)
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Welcome to the 3rd Advent/Christmas/Holiday episode this year. It’s a read of a children book again, and that book involves a time-traveling boy and his dog. They time travel, through goalposts, to the first organized football match under Football Association rules, in 1863, between Barnes and Richmond. The game was played at Barnes commons, in Wes…
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Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova
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Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes. We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but …
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Episode 55 - The “It’s Me” Formula: A Three-Step Guide to Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability
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Send us a text The It’s Me Formula is a simple three-step method you can use in under 30 seconds to break the blame cycle and reclaim personal agency. In this episode, neuroscience and faith come together as we explore how breathing calms the brain, how ownership restores control, and how one question can change outcomes. We recap the It’s Me movem…
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Getting Rid of Overwhelm with Tips for 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever feel like time just keeps slipping away, no matter how hard you try to stay on top of things? As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect moment to pause and think about stepping into 2026 with more int…
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Living in the Southern Ocean: Part 1- Blazing a Trail for Criminal Justice Reform
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In Part 1 of a special holiday release of Double Jeopardy, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by the former New Zealand High Court Judge and Chief Crown Prosecutor for Auckland, Simon Moore KC. At a time when comparisons are often made between the Leveson/Lammy proposals and the major reforms to New Zealand criminal justice system in 2011 …
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Bentley and Gwendolyn barely escape deadly confrontations with agents of chaos from Doctor Nocturne’s circus and rush back to confront him once and for all. Meanwhile, in the past, Professor Romulus’ unconventional experiment to save young Bentley from Death proceeds--with disastrous results. Starring: Cory Michael Smith as Bentley Hawthorne and Gr…
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When Irving Berlin penned “White Christmas” more than six decades ago, he did not have Albuquerque in mind. According to the National Weather Service, the chances of actually seeing falling flakes here on Christmas are about one in thirty. But that does not stop Rin Tara and John Fleck from hoping, scanning the long range weather forecasts as they …
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Episode 126. Women, Inequality, and Crime
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In episode 126, we’re exploring the career and research of one of the leading scholars on gender, inequality, and crime, Professor Karen Heimer. Karen Heimer is Professor of Sociology & Criminology, Collegiate Fellow in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Distinguished Research Fellow of the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa. S…
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4.9 Sandra Nagy - Future Design School
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE SANDRA NAGY, Managing Director at Future Design School is a seasoned strategist and innovation leader with 25+ years of experience driving organizational transformation. A trusted partner to school leaders worldwide, she has designed and delivered impactful learning experiences for thousands of educators and employees. Nagy leads…
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Over the Christmas break, we’re going to be returning to a series we did on Matters of Life and Death a few years ago, exploring the theological underpinnings of much of what we discuss on the podcast. Many Christians, going back to church fathers, have understood the grand narrative of scripture through a four-part journey: from Creation, to Fall,…
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#113-Recalling Defeating Disinformation and Protecting Democracy-with guest Lee McIntyre
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Listen to the explanation at the beginning of this episode to understand why you will be hearing a replay of episode #86. The danger of disinformation to our social fabric, and to our democracy, are the focus of this discussion with philosopher, educator and author, Lee McIntyre. Lee holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and is currently a Research Fellow at…
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Revisiting: Exploring the Spirit of Christmas
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Enjoy this previously published episode. We will be back with a fresh new episode next week. In this episode, Bob, Christa, and Jeff trace how the “spirit of Christmas” drifted from the incarnation to vague goodwill and why anchoring the season in Christ brings joy that endures grief, illness, and change. We share practical ways to teach the story,…
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Pregnancy as an Engineering Process — A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Oyen
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Dr. Liz Wayne, host of the Office Hours podcast, is joined by Dr. Michelle Oyen, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Wayne State University, for an in-depth discussion on pregnancy through an engineering lens. Oyen shares how biomechanics, materials science, and data analysis are transforming our understanding of pregnancy, from placen…
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A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year
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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you. But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly. This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtf…
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Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat
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Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you. A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you’re really going t…
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A One Health approach to antimicrobial resistance with Dr. Sabiha Essack
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Will superbugs take over the world, as increasing media articles suggest? Dr. Sabiha Essack is Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), where she established the Antimicrobial Research Unit, and the South African Research Chair in Antibiotic Resistance and One Health. Dr. Essack’s research focuses on evidence-…
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Postpartum weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound with Danielle Marston, FNP
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever wonder why postpartum weight loss can feel so unpredictable—and what’s actually considered normal? It’s a question so many new moms have. In this episode, we’re breaking down what really happens …
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Episode 54 - Join the "It's Me" Movement: From Blame to Ownership
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Send us a text Two small words can transform how we lead, learn, and love: “It’s me.” In this episode, we explore why moving from a posture of blame to one of ownership is the ultimate catalyst for personal growth. Inside this episode: The "It’s Me" Movement: Why ownership isn't about taking the blame—it’s about asking, "What role did I play?" Inte…
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The old Western cliché that whiskey’s for drinking while water is for fighting over has always been problematic. Frequently attributed to Mark Twain, it seems that Twain never said it. And research by the Utton Center’s Stephanie Russo Baca shows that sharing water – ensuring that no one goes dry when the water runs low – is a viable approach to Ne…
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Send us a text A single week can redraw moral boundaries. When New York and Illinois announced support for “Medical Aid in Dying,” the language sounded compassionate, but the shift was seismic: freedom recast as control over life’s endpoint, medicine repositioned to facilitate death, and “autonomy” installed as the supreme value. We trace what that…
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Anna Kasparian Versus Bill Maher On Genocide, History, And Power
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Send us a text Start with a boast and a blind spot: “The truth never makes me uncomfortable.” From that line, the debate ignites. We take you inside Anna Kasparian’s appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random, where calm receipts meet moving goalposts, and where big claims about Gaza, genocide, and history collide with facts on the record. We unpack th…
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In this episode of The Power Vertical Podcast, host Brian Whitmore talks with journalist and longtime Russia-watcher Casey Michel about the Kremlin’s competing narratives surrounding its invasion of Ukraine. Drawing on Michel’s new Atlantic Council Eurasia Center report, they break down how myths about history, identity, and Russia’s place in the w…
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Jacob and Eric sit down with Dr. Levi Heffelfinger of the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute to discuss their work evaluating how dietary energy affects antler and body size of white-tailed deer. Check out the MSU Deer Lab's online seminar series (here) and select the Natural Resources option from the Categories drop-down menu. You will nee…
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The Kids Are Not All Right. Should We Be Looking At Their School Day? A Conversation w NYT writer Jia Lynn Yang
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**This will be our last episode in 2025! We will be back in early January 2026! Have a happy holiday season and a huge thank you for listening!!** Are our schools making our kids sick? Not because of moldy buildings or bad cafeteria food, but because of what the modern school day has become. From increased screens in the class and shrinking free ti…
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As 2025 draws to a close, the Literacy Talks trio—Stacy, Donell, and Lindsay—gather for a spirited season finale filled with highlights, reflections, and bold predictions. From progress in the science of reading to the growing spotlight on writing, integration, and instructional clarity, this episode captures the momentum and milestones of the past…
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From Family Tragedy To Campus Pressure And Ancient Hate
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Send us a text The distance between us and harm feels like it’s vanished. We open with three shocks—a father slain by his son, a campus shooting at Brown, and an antisemitic attack in Austria—and follow the thread that ties them together: when formation collapses, pressure finds a way out. Family should be the last shelter, so language breaks when …
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Unlocking the menopause, with Dr Rosslyn Perkins
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A MOLAD listener got in touch with a fascinating question about hormone replacement therapy and the menopause. If some Christians are becoming sceptical about using hormonal contraception, should they be equally sceptical about the widespread use of hormone replacement therapy for women going through the menopause? Are our bodies good exactly as Go…
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Mr Lammy Goes to Strasbourg- and our Christmas Listeners’ Postbag on Jury Reforms
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As the UK joins 26 other Council of Europe States in calling for a rebalancing of the European Convention on Human Rights as between the individual rights of irregular migrants and the public interest in defending freedom and security, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss the political imperatives which drove Justice Secretary David Lammy and A…
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"Lost a Bet:" Soccer, Gambling, Addiction - and the Power of Recovery
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Thomas Melchior placed his first soccer bet in 2005. He was addicted to gambling for 13 years, and imprisoned for the crimes he committed in his addiction. Now, he stands in front of stadiums on gamedays around Europe to raise awareness for the problem that is gambling in football – and he’s using some controversial tactics. HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS …
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The manger sits inside a story older and bigger than a single night in Bethlehem. When we remember that Jesus was born a Jew—son of David, heir to the covenants—we recover the full weight of Advent and see how God kept precise promises to bless the whole world through Israel. That memory does more than enrich Christmas; it clarifies our mission and…
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Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox
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Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn’t sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningfu…
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Liver Disease and Your Weight with Dr. Rajvanshi
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Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today! Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.com) Ever wonder how much your liver really affects your overall health and weight? The liver plays a central role in metabolism, yet its importance is often underestimated. In this week’s episode, we spok…
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Robert Reich On Civility, Trust, And The Rigged Economy
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Send us a text What if our problem isn’t that we disagree—but that we’ve forgotten how? Robert Reich joins us at a 50th reunion event hosted by the Center on Civility and Democratic Engagement to map the terrain of modern incivility and show a clearer path forward. We explore why trust in institutions fell from a broad majority in the 1960s to a sm…
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Why Words Are Cheap: How Congress Avoids Ownership While The Executive Makes Policy
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Send us a text Accountability costs more than a press conference, and that’s exactly why our politics keeps choosing words over work. We open with the Caribbean boat strikes and map the legal gray zone where overlapping agencies, temporary guidance, and classified memos substitute for clear law. When Congress refuses to define roles and rules of en…
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शास्वत विकास, जिसे अंग्रेजी में सतत विकास कहा जाता है, आधुनिक विश्व की एक महत्वपूर्ण एवं अनिवार्य संकल्पना के रूप में उभरा है। यह विकास का वह दर्शन है जो वर्तमान पीढ़ी की आवश्यकताओं की पूर्ति करते हुए भविष्य की पीढ़ियों के लिए संसाधनों एवं अवसरों को सुरक्षित रखने पर बल देता है।
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Special Episode46 (Dec 15, 2025): Libraries Lead! x Infoversity Crossover Episode- From Collections to Communities: Reimagining Library Education
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In this groundbreaking crossover episode, two podcasts (with Syracuse roots) – Libraries Lead and Infoversity – unite to explore the future of library education. Dr. Beth Patin, Associate Professor and newly appointed Program Director for the MS in Library and Information Science program, sits down with Dean Jeff Hemsley for an in-depth conversatio…
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Swapping Judges For Juries: Will This Really Be Swifter And Fairer?
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Are the Government’s proposals radically to reduce a citizen’s right to trial by jury a “swift and fair plan to get justice for victims”, as the MoJ press release declared on 2nd December, or a poorly conceived, confused and untested set of measures which will have no real impact on the Crown Court backlog or the general, long term crisis that affl…
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The ACIP Turning Point: A Rallying Cry For A New Era of Public Health. A Talk w Drs. Craig Spencer, Rachael Bedard & Michael Mina
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Welcome to a new era for public health. In the wake of RFK Jr.’s ACIP committee making its first major change to America’s childhood vaccine schedule—ending the universal Hepatitis B birth dose—we break down what this means, and what it doesn’t. Much of the mainstream public-health world is sounding alarms, calling the move dangerous, unscientific,…
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Anti-Zionism, Anti‑Semitism, And The Lines Between
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Send us a text One sentence can change the temperature of a room: “Anti‑Zionism is anti‑Semitism.” We revisit a gripping 2019 Intelligence Squared debate featuring Melanie Phillips and Einat Wilf for the motion, and Ilan Pappé and Mehdi Hasan against it, to examine how history, identity, and power collide over those seven words. The case for the mo…
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Bentley and Gwendolyn chase down a new lead, Charlie Huggston, who knows about Bill and Tianna, but when he refuses to give them any information, Bentley decides to secretly return alone to get answers in the form of his intimidating and formidable alter ego: Grim Death. Meanwhile, in the past, young Bentley tries to stop Professor Romulus’ unnatur…
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This week, Rin and John talk about flows on the Rio Grande, planning for a new federal river management project south of Socorro, groundwater contamination questions, and the future of federal clean water regulation. Rio Grande With the irrigation season over and the Rio Grande’s riparian vegetation shutting down for the winter, river flows are up …
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we speak with Mrs. Shani Weissman from The Kriah Spot. The Kriah Spot is a super innovative and incredible program that uses animated videos to review Kriah rules with students. We hear how she started with a crash course geared toward educators and parents, and how The Kriah Spot quickly grew to include animated…
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Send us a text A listener asked a blunt question we couldn’t ignore: what happens if Congress lets the enhanced ACA subsidies expire—and how likely is it they’ll do nothing? We walk through what those subsidies actually did for real families, what vanishes when they lapse, and why “gridlock” isn’t a neutral accident but a choice with a body count. …
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Designer babies: Are children commodities or gifts?
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We begin by exploring the remarkable offering of PickYourBaby.com, from a company which claims it can help you select the precise genetic inheritance of your child through IVF, to ensure your offspring are taller, more beautiful, healthier and cleverer. There are plenty of questions around the supposed science of this, and its ethics. But beyond al…
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Ep. 3 - FTP Podcast - Forgetting Passwords, Genesis Mission, Gov AI Tech Registries, Children AI Facial Recognition, Bot Sentience
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In this episode of the Future Tech & Policy (FTP) Podcast, the panel discusses some interesting cases for forgotten passwords and cybersecurity, the US Executive Order on the new Genesis Mission for AI research infrastructure via the NAIRR program and high-performance computing resources, Canada's new AI Register that inventories AI technologies be…
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Prophets and the Promise of Christmas with Professor Emeritus Mark Braun
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What if the most honest voices for Advent are also the most uncomfortable? We sit down with Pastor Jeff Samelson and Professor Emeritus Mark Braun to unpack what prophets actually did, why their words weren’t power plays or vague predictions, and how their message threads from Assyrian threats to a manger in Bethlehem. This is a journey through Isa…
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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story
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Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now. Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. Wh…
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Prosecuting gender-based crimes through a public health lens with Kim Thuy Seelinger
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When tribunals like the International Criminal Court prosecutes gender-based violence in conflict, what evidence do they need? And who gathers it? Kim Thuy Seelinger is a Professor of Practice at Washington University School of Public Health and former senior coordinator for Gender-Based Crimes at the International Criminal Court in the Hague until…
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