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The Forbidden Library Podcast

The Forbidden Knowledge Network

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The Forbidden Library Podcast is a documentary-style exploration of the world’s most mysterious, banned, and suppressed texts. From ancient scrolls hidden in desert caves to grimoires locked behind Vatican walls, we uncover the stories behind the books they never wanted you to read. Each episode dives deep into forbidden knowledge, occult manuscripts, heretical scriptures, secret societies, and lost wisdom that has been buried, burned, or blacklisted throughout time. If it was erased, silenc ...
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Borrowed & Returned

Brooklyn Public Library

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Brooklyn Public Library is full of stories. Borrowed brings the best of them to you. Current podcast series: Launching July 8, 2025, Borrowed & Returned is a new podcast series that examines what our reading public borrowed in the past, and what we’re all reading now. In conversations with library workers, authors and readers across the country, we’ll return to the books that changed us, and changed America, too. Previous podcast series: Borrowed and Banned is our limited series about Americ ...
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Book Lounge by Libby

Book Lounge by Libby

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The Professional Book Nerds podcast is now, Book Lounge by Libby Book Lounge by Libby is the podcast where authors, book lovers, and industry insiders come together to talk about the stories we love and the impact they have. Hosted by Joe Skelley, each episode invites you into a cozy, candid conversation about books, writing, publishing, and the trends shaping the literary world. PLUS, every episode features book recommendations from some of your favorite online content creators. Book Lounge ...
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Are you an avid reader looking for your next great read? Or maybe you're someone who wants to fall in love with books? Look no further! Our podcast is the perfect place for all kinds of readers. With a wide range of genres, from romance to thrillers, historical fiction to non-fiction, we've got you covered. Hosted by Whitney Clark, each episode goes beyond the next chapter and explores important topics such as improving literacy rates in our communities, the concept of silent book clubs, ban ...
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The Banned Library Podcast offers a unique discussion and emphasis on books and literature that are considered frequently banned or challenged by schools and libraries. Word of Warning, the stories may not be safe for work or children unless you have really cool children and a grown up work place!
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Imperfect Paradise is an award-winning weekly narrative podcast showcasing California stories with universal significance, hosted by Antonia Cereijido. Each deeply reported story is driven by characters who illuminate aspects of American identity and underscore California's reputation as a home for dreamers and schemers, its heartbreaking inequality, its varied and diverse communities, its unique combination of dense cities and wild places. New episodes premiere Wednesdays, with broadcasts o ...
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Schinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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Reading with Libraries Podcast

Reading with Libraries Podcast

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We are a book group podcast, looking at a new genre each week. We enjoy a beverage that matches the theme of the episode, we talk about some books we like with our Guest Hosts, and we share resources for finding more books. We work in a library system, and many of our guests work in libraries - so we have a lot of fun books to share! Grab a beverage, and let's start talking about books!
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JFK Library and Museum - John F. Kennedy Speeches

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library

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The Speeches of President John F. Kennedy is a podcast series of the most memorable and historical speeches delivered by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Each episode features a brief introduction by former Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Curator Frank Rigg, who gives the historical context of each speech.
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Booklist's Shelf Care

Booklist's Shelf Care Podcast

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Where we talk all things readers’ advisory, collection development, reference, and other library-related bookish stuff, from your friends at Booklist. Want more? Is it even possible? Go to www.booklistonline.com/newsletters to discover the magic.
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Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if there was a little more of you to go around (with maybe even some left over for yourself)? On the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed explores academic research on parenting and child development. But she doesn’t just tell you the results of the latest study - she interviews researchers at the top of their fields, and puts current inf ...
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In every episode, therapist (and reader!) Marisa Gelfand chats with novelists and therapists to explore the mental health struggles of fictional characters. Characters don’t have access to a therapist’s insights, but you do, and you walk away with the skills.
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Welcome to our improved Bee Cave Public Library Podcast Channel! Here you can find the podcasts for our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and our new Bee Cave Book Haul podcast. Our TAB podcasts feature teens from our community talking about their favorite reads, discussing banned books and even featuring ads and book trailers they have made for BCPL events. “Bee Cave Book Haul” is where our librarians Megan and Cate talk about about the latest books they are reading and what titles are new or comin ...
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The Silverton Library Connection Podcast

Misti Anderson-Library Director

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Welcome, library friends, to the Silverton Library Connection Podcast! Where pages turn, stories unfold, and community bonds grow stronger. I’m your host Misti Anderson. Join me as we dive into the world of books, explore the heart of our library, and uncover the pulse of our town's happenings. This is the Silverton Library Connection Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained!
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Deb Hutton provides listeners with real talk that cuts through the noise for the early drive home. Her experience in politics and communications brings a fresh common sense perspective on the issues that matter.
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Library for the People

Chicago Public Library: Library for the People

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Chicago Public Library is turning 150 and we have stories to tell. This six-episode limited series takes us on a journey – from building a library after the Great Chicago Fire to reimagining what libraries could be. Along the way, we will meet different Library People: librarians, patrons, authors, and so much more. Each episode will bring a mix of voices and stories found in Chicago’s 80+ branches that make Chicago Public Library a city treasure and a leader in the space. Join us as we go b ...
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The Poison Room Podcast

The Poison Room Podcast

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Transcripts of all episodes available at poisonroom.com The Poison Room is a podcast about dangerous writing - from the very first anti-vaccination literature to the Anarchist Cookbook. Banned books, burned books, ridiculous laws, and centuries of misinterpreting holy texts, as well as books that are dangerous to read and own, and books that were dangerous to write.
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I'M FROM THE INTERNET

Winslow Dumaine & Jay Brandstetter

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SomethingAwful.com is one of the foundational websites of modern internet culture: the earliest memes, inside jokes, and modes of communication that grace and plague the internet today can trace their roots back to the sprawling forums of this illustrious website. Hosted by Jay Brandstetter and Winslow Dumaine, this podcast dredges up the most notable threads from the depths of the forums. We delve into the absurd architecture of Groverhaus, explore the very beginning of 4Chan, the early day ...
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Welcome to US News Daily, brought to you by Brief! Our AI selects the latest stories and top headlines and then delivers them to you each day in less than ten minutes (for more details, visit www.brief.news/how-it-works). Tune in to get your daily US news covering politics, elections, the economy, foreign policy, social issues, current events, and breaking news. Say goodbye to overwhelming headlines and information overload. Want to get these updates by email? Subscribe to Brief today https: ...
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The Asylum For LinkedIn Lunatics

Neal Veglio (Podcasting LinkedIn Lunatic)

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The secrets and hidden quirks of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform. We're uncovering the controversies behind certain connections, the sketchy truths around the 'influencers', and the reality surrounding LinkedIn’s underbelly. Each week, we tackle a new topic that goes beyond the polished profiles and perfect endorsements. From scams and fake gurus to the effectiveness of networking and the value of true connections, we leave no feature untested. But we don’t jus ...
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Kitchen Table Cult Pod

Kitchen Table Cult Pod

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Kitchen Table Cult unpacks all the things Kieryn and Eve learned at the kitchen tables of their childhoods in conservative Christian homeschooling families. Every week we take your questions and drill down on various topics about Quiverfull, the Religious Right, and our childhoods in high-demand groups (otherwise known as cults). We’re not surprised about the rise of Trump, Christian fascism, or evangelical white women voting for someone like Mike Pence, and we want to take you back through ...
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Necessary & Proper Podcast

The Federalist Society

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Necessary & Proper is the official podcast of the Federalist Society's Article I Initiative. The Framers of the Constitution intended the legislature to be the most powerful branch of government. In its present state, as the government operates on a day to day basis, it is not. Were the Founders simply wrong about the inherent powers of the legislative branch? Has the institution of Congress developed practices that are not compatible with the text of the Constitution? Why are current Congre ...
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The Halo-Halo Show

The Halo-Halo Show (w/ Rica G & JC) and The Pod Network

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FEEL FREE TO LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN ANY ORDER! Order up! We're here to serve up a refreshing glass of The Halo-Halo Show with a scoop of the scoop - Trending topics all around the world. A dash of lighthearted fun, a splash of silly insights, and a spoonful of laughter! Topped with our answers to the burning questions you've sent over to our Leche Flan mail! Hosted by Radio DJ's/Hosts/All-Around Weirdos Rica Garcia and JC Tevez - Bringing you a wonderful mix (*wink wink*) of a good time! ...
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Eyes Cool Podcast

Jonathan Senchyne

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Eyes Cool sounds like iSchool. Conversations about Information Studies brought to you by the Center for the History of Print and Digital Culture and the iSchool at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of UW-Madison, the UW-Madison iSchool, or the Center for the History of Print and Digital Culture.
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The Bushwick Book Club podcast

Bushwick Book Club podcast by Lusterlit

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Bushwick Book Club is a monthly performance series presenting new music, dance, visual art and sometimes snacks and puppetry inspired by a chosen book. The podcast extends the book-inspired times into more book-inspired times that you can play in your car or enjoy as an alternative to overhearing your fellow commuter's conversation about wireless plans.
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Marisa chats with Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books author Kirsten Miller and therapist Emily Scheer of New Connections Counseling Center to explore how we can stay connected when politics and beliefs might pull us apart. From navigating tough conversations to protecting meaningful relationships, they unpack what it takes to bridge divides…
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Jeff and Rebecca talk about the week's book news, from Trump flimsy lawsuit against PRH and The New York Times (and why it matters, flimsy as it is), break down a couple of award lists, do some Jefftionary entries, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Ready for a cozy, bookish autumn? Let Tailored Book Recommenda…
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Do you find yourself going from zero to a hundred in seconds when your child spills something, refuses to cooperate, or has a meltdown? If you're constantly asking yourself, "Why do I keep snapping at my child?" or "Why am I so angry as a parent?" - you're definitely not alone. Many parents struggle with parenting triggers that seem to come out of …
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After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to reign in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major fla…
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(0:10): VP Vance Visits Michigan: Offers National Guard to Detroit Amid Crime Debate, Highlights Economic Revival Efforts (3:08): Tragic Shooting in North Codorus Township: Three Officers Dead, Two Injured in Domestic Incident (4:36): Whitmer Acts to Enhance Vaccine Access Amid Federal Policy Shifts and Controversy (7:17): Veteran Faces Federal Cha…
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We’re bringing you something extra special this week—a live recording from the ALA 2025 Pop-Top Stage! Join Joe in conversation with: Henry H. Neff - ⁠website⁠ Mary Roach - ⁠website⁠ Michelle Jabès-Corpora - ⁠website⁠ Olivia Worley - ⁠website⁠ Rex Ogle - ⁠website⁠ Sasha Bonét - ⁠website⁠ Terah Shelton Harris - ⁠website⁠ as they talk books, librarie…
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Todd Goldman is willing to reluctantly admit fault when his bottom line is threatened, but there's no negotiating with the march of time. This week we are joined by t-shirt expert and living internet history K. Thor Jensen. Check out his website at https://shortandhappy.com/ and buy his shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kthorjensen Get over …
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Pythagoras is remembered for his famous theorem, but his true legacy lies in the secret teachings that blended mathematics, philosophy, and mysticism. From the hidden power of numbers to the idea of the soul’s journey, the Pythagorean brotherhood guarded knowledge that shaped Western esotericism for centuries. In this episode of The Forbidden Libra…
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(0:10): Georgia Supreme Court Ousts Fani Willis from Trump Election Case, Sparks Political Debate (2:38): August Retail Sales Surge 0.6% Despite Economic Challenges, Consumer Spending Remains Resilient (4:50): DOJ Sues Providence Schools Over Race-Based Loan Program, Citing Discrimination Concerns (6:43): FDA Cracks Down on Misleading Weight-Loss D…
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Jeff, Rebecca, and Vanessa gather in a secret chamber to discuss the wonderfully absurd mysteries of Dan Brown's latest, The Secret of Secrets. Check out Zero to Well-Read! Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get the most out of your reading life. Ready for a co…
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(0:10): Ex-Police Chief Blasts Sanctuary Cities: Claims Policies Undermine Safety, Hinder Crime Control (1:40): Charges Upgraded to Manslaughter for Toms River Man in Fatal Lakewood Crash (3:00): California Expands COVID Vaccine Access Amid Federal Guideline Disputes and Rising Respiratory Illness Concerns (5:24): Tensions Rise as Charlie Kirk Memo…
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(0:10): Rep. Michael McCaul to Retire in 2026, Aiming for National Security Role (2:09): Two Arrested for Attempted Bombing of News Vehicle in Salt Lake City Amid Terrorism Fears (4:04): Arthur Sze Named U.S. Poet Laureate, Highlighting Cultural Diversity and Translation (5:43): Protests Erupt Over Detention of Beloved 73-Year-Old Sikh Woman in Cal…
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Inside the first Question Period exchange Plus – How is a 12 year old charged after a homeless man is killed? GUESTS: Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Erin Morrison - Vice President of Texture Communications Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Fr…
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TT's: We talk about Filipina in the UK being harassed at a Dog Park (02:40), and the internet turning on Nepo Babies (26:05) Where you bean?!: Rica talks about heading to the Philippines (54:23), and her mental state making more content (59:55). JC talks about hosting a Meat Cutting competition for Texas Road House (01:02:56) and eating at a great …
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Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a discussion about the National Book Awards longlists, authors' big settlement from Anthropic, and exciting adaptation news. Then, Vanessa takes Rebecca on a journey down the literary rabbit hole. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot News…
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Every parent knows that harsh inner voice that whispers "You're a terrible parent" when you lose your patience, or "You've ruined your kids forever" after a difficult moment. This episode reveals a simple "magic trick" that can instantly create space between you and those critical thoughts - and it's something anyone can learn. Discover how one pow…
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Florida Appeals Court Overturns Open Carry Ban, Sparking Statewide Legal and Safety Debate Joe Flacco Returns to Baltimore as Browns Face Ravens in Emotional Matchup Nadine Menendez Sentenced to 4.5 Years for Bribery Amidst Health and Trauma Considerations Paramount Skydance Eyes Warner Bros. Discovery in Bold $40B Bid to Reshape Media Landscape U.…
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(0:10): Kamala Harris's Memoir Blasts Biden's Leadership, Reveals White House Tensions Ahead of 2024 Elections (1:42): Nationwide 9/11 Anniversary Tributes Honor Heroes, Resilience, and Community Unity (4:11): Court Reinstates Copyrights Register, Challenges Trump's Authority in Key Ruling (5:49): Detroit Tigers Scandal: Misconduct Allegations Rock…
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Deb talks with an MP who wants to see it happen Plus – Why was Deb shocked when she saw chocolate chips? GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Melissa Lantsman - Deputy Conservative Leader Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the…
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(0:10): Supreme Court Lifts Ban on LA Immigration Patrols, Stirring Racial Profiling Concerns (2:02): Lachlan Murdoch Secures Control Over Media Empire in Landmark Settlement, Ending Family Dispute (4:04): Michigan Judge Drops Charges Against Trump False Elector Accusations, Cites Lack of Fraud Evidence (6:51): Chief Justice Roberts Grants Trump Te…
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Your shirt says "You laugh at me because I'm different" but we're clearly laughing at you because you're a shameless plagiarist. This week we are joined by t-shirt expert and living internet history K. Thor Jensen. Check out his website at https://shortandhappy.com/ and buy his shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/kthorjensen Get over 40 bonus …
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The Book of Jubilees — also called “Little Genesis” — retells and expands the biblical Book of Genesis with astonishing detail. Hidden for centuries, this ancient text reveals alternate timelines, angelic visitations, and a cosmic calendar of divine order. Why was it excluded from the Bible, and what secrets does it hold about humanity’s true origi…
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Jeff and Rebecca introduce their new podcast, Zero to Well-Read, with its inaugural episode about The Great Gatsby. We dig into what makes Gatsby a classic, why it’s all over high school reading lists, and the ways it still echoes in our culture. This season of Zero to Well-Read is presented by Thriftbooks. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for…
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Censorship efforts at libraries nationwide have increased steadily over the last several years. In the 2023 - 24 school year, more than 10,000 book bans were counted in the country’s public schools. These efforts have become a cornerstone of a larger national debate over cultural influences and parents' rights to restrict those influences. LAist Or…
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(0:10): Tesla's U.S. Market Share Falls Below 40% Amid Rising Competition and Strategic Shift (2:53): North Carolina Settles Voter Registration Lawsuit, Launches Compliance and Repair Project (4:42): Support for Capitalism Plummets: Majority of Democrats Now Favor Socialism, Survey Finds (6:12): Doug Wilson: From Idaho Pastor to Influential Christi…
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(0:10): White House Removes Historic Peace Vigil, Citing Safety Concerns; Critics Decry Assault on Free Speech (1:41): Trump's 'Final Warning' to Hamas: Accept Ceasefire, Release Hostages, or Face Consequences (3:53): California GOP Rallies Against Prop 50, Citing Unfair Redistricting and Election Integrity Concerns (6:09): Greensboro Four: Sit-In …
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For the first time, we're joined by a YA author on the podcast: and she's an Arizona local! Hailey Alcaraz is out with her latest book "Rosa by Any Other Name." Alcaraz describes it as "West Side Story" meets "The Hate U Give" and it's a loose retelling of "Romeo & Juliet." The book takes place in Phoenix, and Alcaraz shares how she did her researc…
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This episode comes to us from our friends at Book Riot! In this segment, you'll hear Book Riot’s Erica Ezeifedi speak with Rodney Freeman, a librarian and producer of the forthcoming documentary, Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Black Librarians. This is part of their Reading and Resistance series, which looks at the relationship between re…
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Jeff and Rebecca announce a couple of new projects before talking about authors settling with Anthropic, Obama's summer reading list, the Kirkus Prize nominees, B&N buying Books Inc, and more of the week's book stories. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to get th…
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Does your child's behavior sometimes trigger such an instant, overwhelming reaction that you find yourself yelling before you even realize what happened? That moment when your jaw clenches, your shoulders tense, and suddenly you're saying things you wish you could take back? You're experiencing what millions of parents face daily - a nervous system…
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