Poured Over is a show for readers who pore over details, obsess over sentences and ideas and stories and characters; readers who ask a lot of questions, just like Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer, a career bookseller who's always reading. Follow us here for surprising riffs, candid conversations, a few laughs, and lots of great book recommendations from big name authors and authors on their way to being big names. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional bonus episodes on Sat ...
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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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Hosted by Sruti Islam and Alex Nierenhausen Theme Songs by Gino Visconti and Michael Jaworski (@mikejaws) Audio Production by Kyel Loadenthal
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The Avid Reader is a podcast for book lovers. Tune in for interviews, recommendations, and insider news from Sam Hankin, host and owner of independent bookstore Wellington Square Bookshop - www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
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Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. The show features monthly interviews with contributors to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to interviews, the show has a monthly book conversation full of reviews and recommendations. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with ...
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The Children's Book Marketing Podcast
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The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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Watchung Booksellers' community of writers and readers dive deep into what they do for the love of books. Watchung Booksellers is located in the heart of Montclair, NJ, a literary beacon filled with writers, journalists, publishers, and avid readers. Each year we host hundreds of author events and every day the most interesting and dedicated readers walk through our doors. Their insights and enthusiasm have inspired us to share our conversations with book-lovers everywhere. We invite you to ...
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Hosted by Marc Kornegay, the John 3:16 Bookstore Podcast is where every story points back to the Savior, Jesus Christ. Each episode features heartfelt conversations with today’s most inspiring Christian authors who share the stories behind their books and the faith that inspires them. From devotionals and fiction to theology and memoir, discover the inspiration, challenges, and messages of hope that reveal how God uses stories to encourage hearts, strengthen believers, and share His love. Ro ...
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The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. This podcast is our in-store events feed, combined with remote interviews with authors who live elsewhere. We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers--bringing the authors of Connecticut to the world, and the authors of the world to northwest Connecticut.
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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Join author and bookseller Matt Browning as he goes behind the shelves with booksellers, authors and other bookish folks to learn what makes independent bookshops such magical places.
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Events and happenings at Cathedral Bookstore. Cathedral Book Store is a non-profit 501(c)(3) located inside the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia.
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http://www.citylightsnc.com/ City Lights Bookstore Events and author readings
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It Could Happen Here started as an exploration of the possibility of a new civil war. Now a daily show, it's evolved into a chronicle of collapse as it happens, and an exploration of how we might build a better future. Every day Robert Evans, Garrison Davis, Mia Wong, and James Stout take you on a jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world and towards a better one that lays just on the horizon.
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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Holy Cross Connection, Spiritual Gems from the Holy Cross Bookstore
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Welcome to The Holy Cross Bookstore and Holy Cross Orthodox Press Podcasts, the home of Holy Cross Connection and Spiritual Gems From The Holy Cross Bookstore.
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Great authors in conversation about their newest books, hosted by an independent bookstore in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. Books discussed are available for sale in our stores and at www.greenlightbookstore.com.
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We interview authors, scholars, and other book lovers in Bookings, Canada's only bookstore podcast. We also record author talks from events in the city to share. Recorded from the independent and co-operatively run King's Co-op Bookstore in Halifax, Nova Scotia. www.kingsbookstore.ca
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A weekly summary of business and non fiction books for busy Entrepreneurs and leaders who may not have the time to read as much as they want but desire to work smarter and stay productive with the best available information in books
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Two Midwest booksellers discuss trends in the book community locally & nationally, and engage with readers, authors, and bookish minds to promote books as pop culture.
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That Book is about those books you've always heard of but have no idea what their deal is. Hosted by Hannah Weaver and Michael Goldsmith, readers with high expectations and low standards.
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You can‘t hide from The Saad Truth! The home for science, reason, logic, and common sense.
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Whether you’re just beginning to explore the Western United States or you’ve been living here since the day you were born, the Via Podcast will introduce you to new and unique adventures that will change your perspective. Hosts Mitti Hicks and Michelle Donati bring their travel expertise to interviews with some of the West’s most fascinating experts, residents, and adventurers. In each episode, you will discover deep conversations in the hopes of igniting a new interest—foraging anyone?—or p ...
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The Rainbow Storybook: Tales From a Dusty Shelf brings the forgotten magic of Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books to life for a new generation of young listeners and families. Each 10-minute episode retells a classic or little-known fairy tale—carefully modernized for children ages 4 and up—blending the timeless charm of vintage storytelling with the warmth and comfort of today’s bedtime routine. From whimsical adventures with clever animals to daring quests filled with magic, talking objects, brave p ...
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Readings and events recorded at Magers and Quinn Booksellers in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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An audio guide to the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Co-founder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters explore a new wonder every day, Monday through Thursday. In under 15 minutes, they’ll take you to an incredible place, and along the way, you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Our theme and end credit music is composed by Sam Tyndall.
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Every day we bring you the most important news and feature stories from hundreds of sources in Russia and across the former Soviet Union.
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Fight fascism and fall in love with Rebel Ever After, a new leftist romance podcast. Join sex & culture critic and BUT HOW ARE YOU, REALLY author Ella Dawson as she interviews Romancelandia citizens about writing swoony, sexy and progressive romance novels.
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THE SHELF LIFE is a short-form podcast sitcom about Blue Cat Books, a small independent bookstore in a quaint, American town, and the store's owner, Edwin Charles, as he deals with the daily nuisance of his customers and neighbors.
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine celebrates ten years in 2021 and features books, reviews, authors, health, music and Humour. The blog supports authors with FREE book marketing in the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore featuring new books on the shelves, author promotions, and Book Reviews. This podcast is hosted by author and poet Sally Cronin and you can find her more information about her books on https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/
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Join Casey, Tiggz, Rodrigo, Alan, and Chaz for this weekly chat-fest about your favorite TV shows and MORE!
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In this podcast we discuss the European literary canon and the history, culture, philosophy, art, and science that surrounds it.
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The official podcast from Mysterious Galaxy! Join hosts Gary Roby and Rebecca Ann as they bring you the latest in book releases and store events every Tuesday, and take a deep dive into all things genre with a rotating cast of booksellers every Thursday.
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2 guys talking about books (mostly fantasy & sci-fi). New Podcast every Monday & Friday @ 8AM EST!
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A monthly discussion with independent booksellers in Metro Detroit, what they're excited about, reading and recommending.
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Spilling more tea from Cultura & Cash™ and meeting with experts to get their thoughts on topics covered in the book!
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The "Sound of Ideas" is Ideastream Public Media's weekday morning news and information program focusing on Northeast Ohio.
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Rencontres avec les auteurs, coups de coeur de nos librairies. Les podcasts de l'activité littéraire et de la librairie Filigranes.
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Hear how people are turning bookish passions into thriving businesses on Shelf Made Stories. Listen each week to hear from people behind bookstores, book buses, book trucks, subscription box curators, and paid book clubs. We're talking to the trailblazers turning pages into profits and stories into thriving communities. From cozy corner shops to wheels-on-fire bookmobiles, we uncover the tales behind the shelves (and steering wheels!). Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, o ...
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Open Stacks brings you conversations with scholars, poets, novelists and activists on subjects as eclectic as the books on our shelves, from under-the-radar debates in the academy to pressing contemporary social issues, and from bestselling works of fiction to avant-garde poetics. Recorded live at Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Open Stacks invites listeners to sit in on the kind of candid discussions and lively debates made possible by the participation of readers in a public space, wi ...
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New show. Same mission. It’s all about our love of basketball. Subscribe everywhere. Subscribe to The Young Man and The Three podcast aka YM3 today for more NBA analysis, player interviews and highlights. Previously The Old Man and the Three w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter.
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On Author Talk, we talk to Authors that are on any step of the writing journey. Just starting to have several books out to even having a publishing company etc. We love to hear all about the author's journey.
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Weekly comics news and reviews! Hosted by Jessica and Robert, produced in association with The Escapist Comic Bookstore 3090 Claremont Ave. Berkeley, CA.
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The Write Question is a weekly literary program hosted by Lauren Korn that features authors from the American West—and beyond—including James Lee Burke, Kate Lebo, Anne Helen Petersen, Robert Wrigley, Jess Walter, Stephen Graham Jones, Hoa Nguyen, Maggie Shipstead, Elissa Washuta, and others.
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Master Sports Conflict and Negotiation. Win Everywhere.™
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Bob Crawford (The Avett Brothers) & Dr. Ben Sawyer (MTSU History) share conversations with great thinkers from a variety of backgrounds – historians, artists, legal scholars, political figures and more –who help us uncover the many roads that run between past and present. For more information, visit TheRoadToNow.com If you'd like to support our work, join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRoadToNow
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The American author Stephen King’s horror novel “It” has been pulled from sale at Russian bookstores and on online marketplaces like Ozon and Wildberries, according to state media. Local media previously reported that “It” had disappeared from store shelves in the Novosibirsk region. “Our boss said that there had been an order to remove King’s nove…
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The Revolutionary Life of the Black-Owned Bookstore with Char Adams
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Char Adams is the author of Black Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore. She chronicles Black-owned bookstores in America – from David Ruggles, all the way to the stores that opened up in 2020 during the Black Lives Matter uprisings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an…
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Can Bookstores Even Compete? | 2 To Ramble #282
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The University of Chicago, Free Thinkers Unite, and a Magical Bookstore (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_914)
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I discuss my visit to the University of Chicago, my lecture and the attendees at the conference in question, and the incredible books that I purchased at a used bookstore close to the university (on von Mises, Hayek, Friedman, Sowell, Galen, Adam Smith, and by E. O. Wilson, etc.). Life lesson: Read, read, read! _____________________________________…
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Local bookstores find their niche in a surge of independent sellers
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A bevy of new bookstores have opened across Northeast Ohio over the past several years, in line with a national trend of growing demand for local retailers.By Ideastream Public Media
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Wonderland Books: How Two Friends Built A Beloved Indie Bookstore
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Send us a text Hi, this week I'm chatting with Amy Joyce and Gayle Weiswasser, co-owners of Wonderland Books in Bethesda, Maryland. What turns a bookstore into a place where people feel part of a community? We asked Wonderland Books co-owners Amy Joyce and Gail Weiswasser, whose Bethesda shop blends sharp curation, joyful whimsy, and real community…
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EP 441 - A Bookstore for Indie Authors with Donovan Scherer
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Mark interviews artist, author, and indie bookstore owner Donovan Scherer about his writing, his art, and his store in downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin. Prior to the interview, Mark welcomes new patrons, shares recent comments, a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report.…
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Living Like a Millionaire Without Being One, The Financial Wisdom of Ronald G. Lucas Sr.
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In this engaging conversation, Ronald G. Lucas Sr. shares insights from his life and his book, 'I Don't Want to Be a Millionaire, I Just Want to Live Like One.' He discusses his journey in writing the book, the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, and saving, and offers advice for young people entering the workforce. Ronald emphasizes the r…
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The Campaign to Bust Chicago’s Only Bookstore Union
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Mia talks with Ez and Finnly of the Seminary Co-op Booksellers Union about black mold, bad management, and how union busting works like an abusive relationship. https://www.instagram.com/semcoopbooksellersunion/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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#351 A History of the American Bookstore w/ Evan Friss
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America's bookstores have always been about more than just books, but the role they play in American society has changed over the years. In this episode, Evan Friss joins us for a conversation about his New York Times Bestseller, The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore (Viking, 2023), and the unique place that bookstores – and those who o…
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Live! Pledge week episode: Chapter One Bookstore’s Marisa Neyenhuis
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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with co-owner of Hamilton’s Chapter One Bookstore, Marisa Neyenhuis—about her parents’ pledge parties and about the books she’s loving and recommending this year—for a live pledge week episode.By Lauren Korn
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Bookstore Talk: Exploring Frankenstein And The World In Which Mary Shelley Created A Monster
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Send us a text This is a talk I gave at a bookstore in Western Maryland in October 2025 discussing the world in which Mary Shelley was living when she wrote Frankenstein. Pick up my edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at my website: https://www.vollrathpublishing.com At 3:36 I reversed the names of the Islands of St. Helena and Elba; Napoleon wa…
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The Atlas Obscura Podcast Presents: The Detour
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Today, we’re sharing an episode from The Detour: a show about going places, that actually goes places. Host Sam O’Brien and geologist Becky Nesel take a trip to the Shawangunk Mountains (aka the Gunks) just a couple hours north of New York City. And Becky shows Sam what makes these mountains unique – including an incredibly rare ecosystem that migh…
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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - The Challenges Facing the Mamdani Administration - Nick Fuentes Explains Pornography to Tucker Carlson - The Conde Nast Union Busting Purge - Producing Knowledge on Palestine feat. Dana El Kurd - Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #42 You can now listen to all…
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EP 445 - Overcoming The Self-Sabotage from Buried Trauma with Andrea Torrey Balsara
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In this episode Mark interviews Andrea Torrey Balsara about her writing, her passion in inspiring joy through storytelling and energy healing, trauma, creativity and much more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. I THINK IT'S A SIGN THAT THE PUN ALSO RISES is available now in hardcove…
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A mural on the wall of an orphanage in Velsk dedicated to former resident Kirill Nikitinsky, who was killed in the war in Ukraine Thousands of Russia’s orphans have been sent to fight in Ukraine, many drawn in by promises of finally receiving the housing they were already entitled to. While officials won’t say how many have been killed, journalists…
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In his first public comments, Putin says Trump’s 28-point peace plan wasn’t discussed ‘substantively’ with Moscow but could serve as ‘basis for a final peace settlement’
In his first public comments on the Trump administration’s 28-point peace plan for the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said on Friday that an early version of the White House’s proposals was part of discussions ahead of his meeting with the U.S. president in Alaska in August 2025. “During the discussions, the Americans asked us to accept certain com…
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Ohio lawmakers pass a flurry of bills, including property tax measures | Reporters Roundtable
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Ohio lawmakers put the pedal to the metal in Columbus this week, passing dozens of bills on a variety of issues, chief among them, property tax relief. Four bills addressing rising property taxes are on the way to the governor. Proponents say collectively the bills will save taxpayers $2 billion in the coming years. We will begin Friday’s “Sound of…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Staff Chief Valery Gerasimov visit the command post of Russia’s “West” grouping Over the past few days, media outlets around the world have been focused on a new plan to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine. First, it emerged that the plan was being prepared in secret by envoys of Donald Trump and Vlad…
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Episode 121: Weird Era feat. Souvankham Thammavongsa
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SOUVANKHAM THAMMAVONGSA is the author of four poetry books and the short story collection How to Pronounce Knife, winner of the 2020 Giller Prize and 2021 Trillium Book Award and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and PEN America Open Book Award. Her stories have won an O. Henry Award and appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's Magazi…
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Our Problems With Romantasy | 2 To Ramble #284
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⭐️ Exclusive Book Club! Join/Support on Patreon 👉 http://patreon.com/2toramble 👕 Our Merch 👉https://2toramble.com ▶️ Our Movie Podcast 👉https://www.youtube.com/@2ToReel ============================= Connect/Contact Us! ============================= 📱 All social media 👉https://linktr.ee/2ToRamble ✉️ Email 👉[email protected] 📦 PO Box address 👉200 L…
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We chat with writer Alessio Perrone about what he learned from the people who hunt for Italy’s unexploded bombs, leftover from times of war. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/italy-unexploded-ordnance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da…
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Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #42
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The gang weighs whether Bubba is a horse or a president and discusses the vote on the Epstein files, a furry revelation about the Trump assassin, four “Antifa” groups designated as foreign terrorists, and the quiet recession. Plus, updates on gerrymandering and ICE activities. Fundraiser: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2767DBRL5LDSX Sources:…
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“The only way you can know a person’s gender is [to] ask them”: Abi Maxwell, author of ‘One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman’
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This week on ‘The Write Question,’ host Lauren Korn speaks with novelist and memoirist Abi Maxwell, author of ‘One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman’ (Alfred A. Knopf), now available in paperback.By Lauren Korn
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Season 9, Episode 4 (#239): "60 Years of 'Days of Our Lives'"
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Join Casey, Tiggz, Rodrigo, and Alan as they reflect on and celebrate the milestone that is 60 years of the Peacock soap opera, "Days of Our Lives" THERE'S ALWAYS SO MUCH TO 'CHAT' ABOUT, SO STAY TUNED!
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A friendly reminder: Trump’s new Ukraine peace plan is the work of two diplomatic amateurs, Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff
Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff On November 19, reports surfaced that Russia and the United States were quietly drafting a new plan to end the war in Ukraine. Later that day, several of the plan’s details became public, indicating that the proposal largely repeats demands Vladimir Putin has made of Kyiv since the start of the conflict. The new pl…
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In nearly four years of full-scale war, these are the major initiatives to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including Trump’s latest peace plan
Kyiv, October 22, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a new plan to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. In fits and starts, Trump has been negotiating for a ceasefire or peace treaty between Moscow and Kyiv since he returned to the White House in January. Let’s review the timeline of various proposals over the years and compare t…
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Honoring Trans Remembrance Day - Truly Moving (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_921)
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‘Outright capitulation’: Reactions to Trump’s new ‘peace plan’ for Russia and Ukraine are in — and they’re mostly negative
On November 19, several Western media outlets published details of a new “peace plan” quietly drafted by U.S. and Russian officials. The 28-point document, which was drawn up without input from Ukraine or the European Union, largely echoes the Kremlin’s maximalist demands. And it appears that almost no one in Ukraine, the West, or even in Russia co…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents stories about characters coping with pre-existing difficulties, large and small—and then encountering someone or something ready to change everything. In “Shoulder-Top Secretary” by Shinichi Hoshi, performed by Thom Sesma, a door-to-door salesman unveils the must-have technology of the future. In “It Had Wings” by Allan G…
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How the Ukrainian blogger photographed in the aftermath of Russia’s Mariupol maternity hospital strike became a pro-Putin propagandist
In March 2022, Ukrainian beauty blogger Marianna Vyshemirskaya was photographed by Associated Press journalists Mstyslav Chernov and Yevgeny Maloletka as they documented the aftermath of a Russian strike on a maternity hospital in Mariupol. The photographers’ shots of her became some of the most widely shared and resonant images of Moscow’s assault…
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How to avoid 'phubbing,' or phone snubbing, your loved ones during the holidays
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The holidays are upon us, bringing a time for more gatherings, more shared meals, and more chances to be present with the people we love. But in a world wired to our phones, how do we make sure that being together really means being together? Thursday on the "Sound of Ideas," we're diving into how children can stay safe on the internet, how adults …
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Hola, hola! It's your girl Gigi (Giovanna Gonzalez), also known as The First Gen Mentor, back with Season 2 of the Cultura & Cash! In this solo episode, I’ll give you an update on life in Spain- 6 months in! 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: •An update on the Spanish translation of Cultura & Cash•Is the honeymoon period over? •Travel restrictions…
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How Swarovski Optik is still sending sniper scopes to Russia, despite Austria’s policy of ‘permanent neutrality’
Despite Austria’s declared neutrality and its refusal to send weapons to Kyiv, the country’s Swarovski Optik has continued supplying high-end rifle scopes to Russia throughout the full-scale war, according to a new investigation by iStories. Customs records show dozens of scopes — the kind used by elite Russian units — entering the country via inte…
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‘Life matters more than your wallet’: Meduza takes a look at the Kremlin’s new media guidelines for spinning Russia’s tax hikes
Russia’s new budget includes tax hikes that the Kremlin knows will anger the public. So the Putin administration has issued detailed instructions to state-run and pro-government media on how to frame the unpopular measures — from pinning the blame on the West to insisting that security and social programs matter more than a bit of personal financia…
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Joyride by Susan Orlean is a vibrant memoir about the craft of writing and the pursuit of creativity from an acclaimed author. Susan joins us to talk about reportage, capturing place, detail, writers as outsiders, curiosity and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes l…
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Vince Staples and the Homies on Punishing the Clippers, Wemby's Rise, and Authorship in Art
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The week we welcome rapper Vince Staples (creator of ‘The Vince Staples Show’), Van Lathan (The Ringer), Cord Jefferson (Oscar Award-Winning writer and director), and Corey Smyth (manager, entrepreneur) for a conversation on just about everything. The group discusses — of course — if the internet can be considered a net positive, if the Los Angeles…
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Producing Knowledge on Palestine feat. Dana El Kurd
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Dana El Kurd speaks with professor, author, historian, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Palestine Studies Sherene Seikaly. They discuss the importance of producing knowledge and learning about Palestine, the intersectionality of the Palestinian cause, and how to combat a system trying to make you stupid. Sources: Journal of Palestine Studies –…
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The Trump administration has another peace plan for Russia and Ukraine. One side will likely welcome it far more than the other.
A view of Pokrovsk — a city in Ukraine’s Donetsk region that has been battered by shelling and fighting, and that Russian forces have been trying to capture for several months. October 7, 2025. A new plan from the Trump administration to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would reportedly require Kyiv to surrender the territory of the Donetsk region,…
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As the battle for Pokrovsk continues, Meduza’s military analysts weigh the costs for Ukraine on other fronts
Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article takes stock of the recent developments on the battlefield based on open-source information. Meduza has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the very start, and our detailed military analyses are part of our commitment to objective reporting on a war we firmly oppose. O…
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In the early hours of November 19, Russia carried out another large-scale air assault on Ukraine using drones and cruise missiles. The worst devastation was inflicted on the city of Ternopil, where Russian missiles and drones partially destroyed two high-rise residential buildings. By the afternoon of November 19, at least 25 people had been killed…
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‘Total nonsense’: A former Russian military cartographer on how the army cooks its maps to exaggerate gains
A map from a Russian General Staff briefing in March 2022 Battlefield maps are one of Russia’s favorite propaganda tools. While the Russian army has, on average, advanced at a snail’s pace this year, dramatic visuals from its Defense Ministry and pro-war bloggers often exaggerate its progress, using bold arrows and shaded villages to create the imp…
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Inside the Bobby George domestic violence case plea deal with special prosecutor Jane Hanlin
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In August 2024, the city of Cleveland raised allegations against Cleveland and Columbus business owner Bobby George, including charges of attempted murder, rape, strangulation, kidnapping and felonious assault. More than a year later, on Nov. 3, that case was resolved when George pleaded guilty to attempted strangulation of a woman he was dating at…
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Send us a text In this episode, I'm chatting with author Laura Resau about her novel The Alchemy of Flowers. A walled garden in the south of France. A woman carrying the weight of infertility and the ache of what might have been. An author who believes that myth, nature, and careful attention can turn pain into something living. That’s the ground w…
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Palaver by National Book Award finalist Bryan Washington is a moving story about mother and son, identity, home and humanity. Bryan joins us to talk about Tokyo, writing in 3rd person, navigating intimacy, utilizing space on the page, honesty, memory and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by …
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Over 30 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Ternopil, others may be trapped under rubble. See photographs from the scene
Russian drone and missile strikes hit the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil overnight, killing at least 25 people, including three children, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Wednesday. Two nine-story apartment buildings were heavily damaged: one was engulfed in flames, and the other had its upper floors ripped away. Emergency services say…
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In 1905, a Bulgarian named Stamen Grigorov made a discovery. Inspired by a wave of researchers studying the secret to long life, he decided to put under the microscope a food that he ate daily: yogurt. Today, the Bulgarian bacteria he found is memorialized in a one-of-a-kind museum in his hometown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.…
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