Best Broad Book Group Podcasts (2025)

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Improving Quality of Care for Patients with Limited English 41:09

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Leah Karliner. Dr. Karliner is Professor in Residence in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco in the United States. She is Director of the Center for Aging in Diverse Communities and Director o…

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The Wise Investor 24:06

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Ever wondered what the wise #investors already know? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share some wisdom of the ages surrounding #investing and #saving.#risk #moneymarket #savingsaccount #financialplanner #timehorizon #modernportfolio #emergencyfund #downpayment #income #jobloss #workplaceretirement #401k #rothira #retirement #fiveyea…

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The 10 Commandments of Retirement 25:46

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When it comes right down to it, #retirementplanning follows some basic fundamental principles. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we detail out 10 #commandments of #retirement.#ruleofthirds #debt #tencommandments #savings #taxes #taxbracket #investments #ROTHIRA #municipalbonds #401k #cobra #healthcare #healthinsurance #medicare #income #…

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Is $1Million Enough To Retire On? 23:34

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So you have 1 Million Dollars - but does that mean you can #retire? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share important strategies to make sure your million doesn’t run out too soon.#austinpowers #retirement #montecarlosimulation #fourpercentrule #retirementplanning #sequenceofreturnsrisk #downmarket #chrysler #corvette #squaredancing #…

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Book Review: Oppenheimer for kids 4:54

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The book American Prometheus clocks in at 721 pages. The film version, Oppenheimer, runs for 3 hours. Both tell the fascinating history of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb. Both are also long, layered, and complex. Now, a new book, Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb, streamlines the story for young readers. WSHU’s…

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Chinese in Qatar 43:54

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Sara Hillman, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and English at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Tazin and Sara discuss Qatar’s multilingual ecology and its Linguistic Landscape, focusing on Sara’s research on th…

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Accents, Complex Identities, and Politics 42:08

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Nicole Holliday. Dr. Holliday is a sociophonetician and Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of California, Berkely in the United States. Today, Dr. Holliday discusses her 2023 paper “Complex Variation in the Construction of a Sociolinguistic Persona: t…

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Book Review: JAWS at 50 5:30

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50 years ago this month, the film JAWS debuted in theaters. And for generations, moviegoers have been thrilled to be terrified by the fabled great white shark. But in the novel, the toothy fish is not the star of the story. Book critic Joan Baum re-read JAWS and has this review.By Joan Baum

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Is Beach Safety Signage Fit For Purpose? 31:08

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We often take the meaning of signs for granted but that's far from the case in a linguistically and culturally diverse society. The instruction to "Swim between the flags!" can be interpreted in multiple ways - some of which may actually heighten rather than reduce risk. In this episode of Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Agnes Bodis talks to Dr Ma…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Investing in Your 40s 1:00

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Your 40s are a very important time in your financial journey, where you want to make sure your #investments are on track for your long-term goals. One important tip to keep in mind is to not let your #emotions drive your #investment decisions. While it might be tempting to jump on the latest #trend or let fear guide you during a downturn, it's impo…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Why Do You Need a Will? 0:47

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Without a will, your #estate may be subject to state laws, which can result in your #assets being distributed in a way that you did not intend. A will can also help avoid ugly family disputes and potential legal issues. #moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #wealthmanagement #estateplanning #financialadvisor #highnetworth …

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Investing in Times of Uncertainty 0:59

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Investing mistakes compound in times of #marketvolatility, and people frequently make uneducated decisions about #investment choices. #WarrenBuffet has always cautioned against investing in businesses that you don't understand. You need to understand the #risk and the reward potential. You need to understand the #fees and expenses of the investment…

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6 Accounts Everyone Should Have 24:01

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There are certain accounts that contribute to a person's #financial success. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we discuss the 6 #accounts everyone should have.#FDIC #checkingaccount #checksandbalances #bills #personalfinance #budget #emergencyfund #savingsaccount #expenses #creditcards #credit #creditscore #creditlimit #identitytheft #re…

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Savvy Ways to Use Your HSA 24:16

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Ever wonder what the best way to use your #HSA is? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we cover the must-know details surrounding when and how to best use your #healthsavingsaccount.#savingsaccount #healthinsurance #deductible #healthcare #expenses #incometax #taxcode #prescription #lasik #dentalcare #teethwhitening #braces #extraction #he…

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Joan Baum Book Review: Insectopolis: A Natural History 4:20

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Consider the humble insect. These tiny, multi-legged creatures of infinite variety are all around us. They’re also more vital to life on Earth than we humans realize. Author Peter Kuper explores the world of insects and the scientists who study them in his new illustrated book, Insectopolis. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Investing in Your 30s 1:00

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By the time you’re in your 30s, many of us have started our careers, and perhaps even started families. This is also the time to think ahead and plan for the future. Here are some steps to make the most of your #investments. #financialplan #debt #emergencyfund #retirement #credit #moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #weal…

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Moms & Money 25:38

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#MothersDay gives us a chance to celebrate our #moms and consider the fine #financiallessons they have taught us. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share some of the great lessons we learned from our #Mothers, and some of the things we felt were most valuable to pass down to our own children.#repurposing #garagesales #macdonalds #barg…

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Must-Know Tips If You Have a $500,000+ Portfolio 24:26

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Have a $500,000 + portfolio? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share some must-know tips that you won't want to miss!#portfolio #taxes #RothIRA #taxlossharvesting #ETF #capitalgains #investments #liquidity #accreditedinvestors #sequenceofreturns #risk Feat Mary Sterk & Kelsey BankeySubscribe to the “Money Guide with Mary Sterk” podcas…

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10 Tips To Retire Early 24:05

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Many people would love to #retire early, but aren’t quite sure how to set things up to do so. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share 10 tips to retire early#vacation #savings #assets #income #paycheck #wealth #401k #IRA #IRS #investments #socialsecurity #equity #discipline Feat Mary Sterk & Julie ChadwickSubscribe to the “Money Guide…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Celebrity Financial Lessons: Taylor Swift 1:00

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#TaylorSwift is known for being quite savvy with her money - here are some lessons we can learn from her experiences. #recordlabel #recordings #albums #contracts #brandpartnerships #endorsements #collaborations #albumsales #tours #merchandise #investments#moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #wealthmanagement #estateplanni…

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Book Review: After The Ocean 4:33

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A groom goes missing. A bride goes into hiding. Years later, the past seeps into the present and upends the lives of three women. That’s just the beginning of the new novel, After The Ocean, by WSHU’s classical music host Lauren Rico.By Joan Baum

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The Case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers 33:27

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for Heritage ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers. The conversation focuses on heritage signers, differentiated instruction, and sign language interpr…

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Christian Ilbury, "Researching Language and Digital Communication" (Routledge, 2025) 44:32

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Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Christian Ilbury about his new book, Researching Language and Digital Communication: A Student Guide, published by Routledge. The book is an introduction to research on language and digital communication, providing an overview of relevant sociolinguistic concepts, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches commo…

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Book Review: Permission 4:33

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Writing a memoir is not easy. Dredging up traumatic moments from your past can be painful. For some, it’s downright destructive. In her new book, Permission, Connecticut-based writer Elissa Altman shares her insights into the art of writing memoirs and how revealing a hushed-up family incident tore her family apart. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum …

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Gestures and Emblems: A Discussion with Lauren Gawne 36:26

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Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Lauren Gawne, about cross-cultural variation in gesture use. In this episode, Brynn and Lauren discuss a paper that Lauren wrote in 2024 with co-author Dr. Kensey Cooperrider entitled “Emblems: Meaning at the interface of language and gesture”. Brynn and Lauren talk all about how emblems are different to gestures, cultur…

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Lingua Napoletana and Language Oppression 40:07

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Have you ever heard of Lingua Napoletana or Neapolitan, the language of Naples? In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks to Massimiliano Canzanella, a Neapolitan language activist. The conversation delves into the history of the Neapolitan language and the interplay of culture, race, and national identity that have…

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Book Review: Enough is Enuph, Eenuff, Enuf 4:34

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Spelling words in English can be confusing. Many have been baffled by it. And many have tried to simplify the process. In his new book, author Gabe Henry shares a brief 500 year history of those attempts to make spelling easier. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.By Joan Baum

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Teaching International Students in Australia 43:58

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Agi Bodis and Dr Jing Fang about international tertiary students in Australia. They discuss how these students can make connections between their university experiences, their curriculum, and the professional industries they hope to one day be a part of. They also discu…

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Money Problems - Then & Now 25:21

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The #money issues your grandparents faced have changed. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share #moneyproblems from the past, and modern day solutions you can apply today.#pension #socialsecurity #income #costofliving #wages #expenses #housing #mortgage #retirement #carpayments #budget #budgeting #identitytheft #healthcare #healthsavi…

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Establishing Credibility Through Authorship 5:11

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Book Review: From Ted To Tom - The illustrated envelopes of Edward Gorey 4:44

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Edward Gorey was famous for his signature black and white illustrations that are often steeped in humor with a sinister twist. Gorey also drew his whimsical images on envelopes for letters he sent to a close friend. And that friend has just published a collection of their correspondence in a new book. WSHU’s Book Critic Joan Baum read it and has th…

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Intercultural Competence in the Digital Age 34:54

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Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Amy McHugh, an Academic Facilitator at the National Centre for Cultural Competence at the University of Sydney. Dr McHugh’s research focuses on the roles of technology and motivation in the continuous pursuit of cultural competence, and she facilitates workshops for both staff and students at the University of Sydney on t…

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Multilingual Law-Making: A Discussion with Karen McAuliffe 48:33

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Alexandra Grey speaks with Karen McAuliffe about multilingual law-making. Karen is a Professor of Law and Language at Birmingham Law School in the UK. The conversation is about the important legal opinions delivered by the Advocates General at the European Court of Justice, and the effects of Advocates General drafting those opinions in their secon…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE What is a Certified Financial Planner? 1:30

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In this episode of #MoneyinaMinute, Mary Sterk tells her story of “Welfare to Wealth Management” and answers the question you may be wondering: What is a CFP®?#welfare #foodstamps #lowincomehousing #CFP #moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #wealthmanagement #estateplanning #financialadvisor #highnetworth #retirement #401k…

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Book Review: Rhino's Run 4:36

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Football captain, Rhino Rhinehart is in trouble. He punched a fellow student. Now Rhino is in his high school’s counseling group so he can stay on the football team. He’s surprised to find The Group a source of support. But his connection with them also lands him in the middle of a tragic school incident. How will Rhino find his way through it? Wel…

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Educational Inequality in Fijian Higher Education 45:45

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In this episode of the Language-on-the-Move podcast, Dr Hanna Torsh speaks with Dr Prashneel Ravisan Goundar about his new book, English Language-Mediated Settings and Educational Inequality: Language Policy Agendas in the South Pacific published by Routledge in 2025. In this book, Goundar explores how educational inequalities are responsible for t…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE Celebrity Money Mistakes: FloJo 0:53

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One of the greatest lessons that we can take from #celebrity money mistakes is this: Don’t keep your will in a secret location. #FloJo #Olympics #Beneficiaries#moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #wealthmanagement #estateplanning #financialadvisor #highnetworth #retirement #401k #retirementplanning #assetmanagement #socia…

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Book Review: How Sondheim Can Change Your Life 4:51

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Can the work of composer Stephen Sondheim change your life? Theater critic Richard Schoch believes it can. In his new book, How Sondheim Can Change Your Life Schoch dives deep into Sondheim’s music, lyrics, and characters where he says life lessons are woven into the plays. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read it. You can listen to her review right…

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3 Personal Finance Success Metrics 24:22

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Ever wonder what creates personal financial success? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share 3 critical #metrics that financially successful people pay attention to.#cashflow #income #overspending #savings #christmas #holidayspending #holidayshopping #taxrefund #starbucks #incomegap #retirement #paycheck #debt #assets #networth Feat M…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE 12-Month Financial Strategy 1:14

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Let’s kick your year off with a simple financial approach designed to last the year!#accountant #CPA #taxes #budget #debt #powerofattorney #moneyinaminute #forbes #financialplanner #investing #fiduciary #wealthmanagement #estateplanning #financialadvisor #highnetworth #retirement #401k #retirementplanning #assetmanagement #socialsecurity #moneytips…

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Impact Investing Basics 24:39

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We all want to live in a better world. Is #impactinvesting the way to go? In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share tips and strategies so you know if impact #investing is right for you.#sociallyresponsible #quakers #methodist #esginvesting #environmental #investments #portfolio #morals #ethical #globaleconomy #energyconsumption #econom…

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Book Review: A Splendid Death 4:54

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A Splendid Death, the latest thriller, by Connecticut-based author Mark Rubinstein, tells the story of two brothers from New Jersey who become entangled with government-backed mercenaries in Franco’s Spain. WSHU’s Culture Critic, Joan Baum says the novel is a nail-biter. Here’s her review.By Joan Baum

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Multilingual Crisis Communication 47:33

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Jia Li, Professor of Applied Sociolinguistics at Yunnan University, China. Tazin and Jia discuss crisis communication in a linguistically diverse world and a new book co-edited by Dr. Jia Li and Dr. Jie Zhang called Multilingual Crisis Communication: Insights from C…

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New Year New Goals 22:11

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The #NewYear is a great time to overhaul your financial life for the better, and one excellent place to start is by making good financial #resolutions. In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk," we share 7 smart #newyearsresolutions to get your 2025 off to a great start! #organization #Savings #Debt #Retirement #CreditScore #IdentityTheft #Power…

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The Politics of Language Oppression in Tibet 1:01:22

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Tazin Abdullah speaks with Dr. Gerald Roche, Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, Media, and Philosophy at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia and head of research for the Linguistic Justice Foundation. Tazin and Gerald discuss his research into language oppression and focus o…

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MONEY IN A MINUTE New Year Financial Resolutions 0:48

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The #NewYear is here and 34% of #resolutions are financial-related. But here's the thing: only 39% of people in their twenties achieve their resolutions each year. If you're over 50, only 14% achieve their resolutions. Having somebody hold you accountable does improve your success rate. Here are some financial resolutions to consider.Feat Karen Van…

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New Year ~ New Financial Resolutions 2025 23:41

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It's time to jump-start 2025! In this episode of #MoneyGuidewithMarySterk, we share smart #resolutions for you to think about the year ahead and improve yourself from a financial standpoint. #newyear2025 #newyearsresolution #CreditScore #EmergencyFund #Savings #Beneficiaries #PerStirpes #Will #TestamentaryTrust #PowerofAttorneyFeat Mary Sterk & Jul…

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Book Review: The Authors Guide to Murder 5:04

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A rustic castle on a remote Scottish island. It’s an ideal setting for a literary conference until it all goes horribly wrong. The dramatic death of the conference organizer compels three romance writers to team up and solve a Who-Done-It. WSHU’s Culture Critic Joan Baum read The Authors Guide to Murder.…

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Why Teachers Turn to AI 33:55

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In this episode of the Language on the Move podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Sue Ollerhead. Dr. Ollerhead is currently a Senior Lecturer in Languages and Literacy Education and the Director of the Secondary Education Program at Macquarie University. Her expertise lies in English language and literacy learning and teaching in multicultural and m…

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Language Rights in a Changing China 39:31

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Brynn Quick speaks with Dr. Alexandra Grey about Dr. Grey’s book entitled Language Rights in a Changing China: A National Overview and Zhuang Case Study (De Gruyter, 2021). China has had constitutional minority language rights for decades, but what do they mean today? Answering with nuance and em…