Best CATV Podcasts (2025)

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Mediated Lives Episode 8: Kelsie Hogue 34:35

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15d ago34:35

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In this episode of Mediated Lives, we have an unprecedented situation: The person writing this very bio, the person editing this very podcast and the person being interviewed this very week are the exact. Same. Person. Hello. It is I, Kelsie Hogue also known as Sir Babygirl. The meta of this overwhelms and fascinates me; I feel as if I am in a mult…

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Mediated Lives Episode 7: Maria Hebling 36:54

22d ago36:54

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Eavesdrop on Samantha's conversation with JAM's own Dartmouth Social Impact Fellow Maria Hebling (Dartmouth '27), a brilliant young mind in today's mercurial media landscape. Maria lends her unique perspectives on cultural differences via social media, the life-changing impact of media on her as a teen in rural Brazil during COVID, and the What and…

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Mediated Lives Episode 6: Julie Davis 23:10

1M ago23:10

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In Mediated Lives' 6th episode, Samantha picks local family doctor Julie Davis' brain about her experience serving the community's health in our current media landscape. They talk healthy social media habits, discuss the pros and cons of our sticky web of internet culture in today's children and teens, and what healthy family boundaries around tech…

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Mediated Lives Episode 5: Rebecca Bailey 32:26

1M ago32:26

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Vital Communities' Communications Manager and local sweetheart Rebecca Bailey joins Samantha to reveal the brass tacks of Upper Valley Listservs and all the ways they act as connective tissue for the people, places and things of our unique collection of rural towns.By Mediated Lives

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Mediated Lives Episode 4: Shaun Mulholland 31:30

2M ago31:30

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This week, Samantha and Lebanon, NH City Manager Shaun Mulholland join forces to discuss how media and the work of local government intersect – or collide – and how changes in the broader political culture and media landscape telescope to the local, for better and worse. With an emphasis on optimistic problem-solving and fearless navigation of the …

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Mediated Lives Episode 3: Cindy Pierce 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Episode 3: In this week’s NSFW episode, Samantha is joined by local quadruple threat (comedian, author, educator and inn keeper), Cindy Pierce as they navigate the choppy waters of all things sex and social media. An expert at making the uncomfortable wonderfully engaging, Cindy takes Samantha on an illuminating and no holds barred tour of the deve…

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Mediated Lives Episode 2: Rod Smolla 47:04

2M ago47:04

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Episode 2: Rod Smolla, Vermont Law and Graduate School President, joined Samantha in the studio to dig into tough and topical questions about free speech at a moment when social media hold unprecedented sway over our politics. As an attorney who has argued high-profile free speech cases before the Supreme Court, Smolla offers an illuminating guide …

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Mediated Lives Episode 1: Rob Gurwitt 24:57

2M ago24:57

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Episode 1: Journalist and Daybreak editor Rob Gurwitt joined Samantha in the JAM audio studio to contemplate how the reporting and delivery local news has changed as digital media tools have upended traditional models. How can we strengthen the social fabric and encourage democratic participation in the context of divisive social media algorithms a…

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Intersections Episode #19 40:12

3M ago40:12

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In our 19th episode, we hear about the myriad opportunities to build community in the UV - from poetry to knitting and beyond - as experienced by our guest, a recent transplant accustomed to the diversity of New York City and Berkeley, CA. This podcast is intended to build bridges between community members by providing an opportunity to anyone who …

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Intersections Episode #18 38:49

4M ago38:49

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Our guest shares a challenging experience of community censure in a small Upper Valley town. Reflecting on the nature of community in places where they lived previously, including New York, New Orleans, and a small midwestern farm town, they consider the ways that Vermonters identify themselves through their shared culture and sometimes in oppositi…

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 37:59

5M ago37:59

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Maeve and Noah sit down with two of the WRIF 2025 Emerging Filmmakers winners, Natalie Jones ("Frame Remainder") and Annika Murdock ("Deepfake Girl") to talk about their films and their experience with WRIF. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback …

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 46:21

5M ago46:21

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Episode 4 – A WRIF in the JAM/SPACE Continuum – Join the JAM crew as they talk about the upcoming White River Indie Film Festival. Tune in to find out about upcoming events this weekend, the origins of the festival, and the selection process. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Val…

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Episode 22: Life as a Student in the Skilled Trades 37:59

6M ago37:59

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In this episode, we are joined by former student Kareem Edwards and current instructor Shaun Mohlmann to discuss the life of a student in the skilled trades. From success stories to inevitable challenges, they go over realistic expectations of student life as well as how to transition into a real world setting. If you're an aspiring trades professi…

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Your Friend Brian: S1 Ep4 38:02

7M ago38:02

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In this episode, Brian sits down with his very own wife Caitlin. They talk about swear words, olfactory ambitions and things you can't even conceive of until you hear them yourself. Looking for a loyal, pint-sized partner who'll fill your days with love and laughter? Meet the perfect little companion who's ready to steal your heart (and your couch)…

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Upper Valley Vibes S1 E4: Education, Civility, Critical Thinking, Civil Disobedience with Greg Prince of Norwich, VT 1:26:58

7M ago1:26:58

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In the latest episode (#4) of Rethink Local's "Upper Valley Vibes" podcast, we talk Civility, critical thinking, education, Principles of Discourse, and community | I sit down with Greg Prince, former Dean at Dartmouth and former President of Hampshire College, at his home in Norwich Vermont. We talk about his long and inspiring career in education…

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Ordinary Extraordinary Women: Season1 Ep4 Ihn Jae 34:07

7M ago34:07

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In this episode, I speak with Ihn Jae. The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act"? In this podcast, I talk with women from my everyday life who stand out as inspiring examples of aging with zest about how they do that.…

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Your Friend Brian: S1 Ep2 38:59

7M ago38:59

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In this episode, Brian is joined by coworker and friend Caleb. They discuss physical forms of music versus the streaming age, Buttrock, Boyz II Men, Celebrity Death Match and Brian having a broken arm. Looking for a loyal, pint-sized partner who'll fill your days with love and laughter? Meet the perfect little companion who's ready to steal your he…

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Your Friend Brian: S1 Ep3 42:46

7M ago42:46

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In this episode, Brian sits down with friend and coworker Drea. They talk about finally knowing nothing, reminiscing on when they thought they knew everything, and all the gasps in between. Looking for a loyal, pint-sized partner who'll fill your days with love and laughter? Meet the perfect little companion who's ready to steal your heart (and you…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Ch. 34-39 1:12:49

8M ago1:12:49

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Ch. 31-34 41:11

8M ago41:11

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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Your Friend Brian: S1 Ep1 31:16

8M ago31:16

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Looking for a loyal, pint-sized partner who'll fill your days with love and laughter? Meet the perfect little companion who's ready to steal your heart (and your couch)! Brian recently went on a sleepover and did great, met some cats and slept in a human bed and loved it all!! Meet our next eligible bachelor, Brian! He has been waiting for his fore…

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Upper Valley Vibes S1 E3: Raymond Voter Information Project on informed town meetings and civic engagement 1:13:01

8M ago1:13:01

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In this episode, I invited some VIPs from outside the Upper Valley up to Junction Arts Media's (Formerly CATV) podcast recording studio in White River Junction. (Which by the way, JAM is a partner on this podcast and that podcast recording studio can be used by anyone! There are some links in the show notes with more info if you're interested in th…

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Upper Valley Vibes S1 E2: Discussion with Josh Crane about Brave Little State, local journalism, community, and trust 46:15

8M ago46:15

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Hi Alex Torpey here, your host of Upper Valley Vibes. In this episode, I take a walk on the rail trail in Lebanon with Josh Crane of Norwich, Vermont. Josh is the Senior Producer and Managing Editor of the really great podcast Brave Little State that many of you have probably heard of, produced by Vermont Public. Before joining Brave Little State a…

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Upper Valley Vibes S1 E1: Meet your host and learn about what's to come 13:40

8M ago13:40

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Hi everyone my name is Alex Torpey, your host of the new Upper Valley Vibes podcast. As we get this thing going I wanted to share a little bit about my goals for the podcast, and first, share a little of my background so you all can get to know where I’m coming from and the perspective that will be part of this podcast. I think it's important to kn…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Ch. 26-30 1:05:29

8M ago1:05:29

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 3 25:22

9M ago25:22

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Episode 3 - Oops! All Interns - Maeve interviews the JAM Interns about their summer working at JAM. Tune in while they reflect on their time working at JAM’s summer camp, their favorite memories, what they’ve learned, and the new religion taking the upper Valley by storm: Drewism.By The JAM Pod

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Voices of the Voters E5: Integrity as such 22:04

9M ago22:04

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From Tunbridge to Claremont, unbound by space/time, voters and non voters face down their national politics. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Chapters 22-25 52:08

9M ago52:08

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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Voices of the Voters E4: The Upper Valley Plaza 23:20

9M ago23:20

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On this week of Voices of the Voters: human politics in a chain store jungle. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Chapters 16-21 1:04:04

9M ago1:04:04

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN Season 1 Episode 3 26:55

9M ago26:55

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Sally is an 87 year-old feisty, delightful friend. who has a remarkable spirit. Her attitude towards life is to fine a way to grow no matter what difficulties you might face. And be yourself! About the series: The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant, meaningful life look like in this "third act"? In thi…

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Voices of the Voters E3: Five people off the commons or up in the hills of Chelsea, Vt. 26:18

9M ago26:18

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A few days roaming around town. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you feel about its future.By Voices of the Voters

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Chapters 9-15 1:46:09

9M ago1:46:09

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Chapters 5-8 1:25:08

9M ago1:25:08

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PRELUDE JAM Audiobook Read by the author Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, the diary offer…

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 33:05

9M ago33:05

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Episode 2 - JAM Rebrand - Maeve sits down with the JAM team leader, Samantha Davidson Green to discuss how JAM came into being as it exists today. Listen in to learn how and why CATV got the facelift to become JAM – Junction Arts & Media. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley.…

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Voices of the Voters E2: The skinny on the mini by the bus stop 13:16

9M ago13:16

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Three people decades apart stand near a bus stop in Hartford and talk about the drug epidemic, political advertisements, loaves and also fishes. In this series, Frances Mize vibe checks the Upper Valley in advance of the national election. The project is less interested in who you’re voting for than how you feel about the country today and how you …

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The Voices of the Voters S1 E1: A Great-Grandmother, and Seven People at a Skatepark 22:54

10M ago22:54

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Among the subjects of the first episode of JAM–Junction Art & Media podcast “Voices of the Voters” are a civics teacher, a baker and a thirteen-year-old novelist in the Upper Valley. They’re all trying to make sense of the country and their place in it as we draw increasingly closer to a historic national election. In this audio documentary series,…

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Episode 21: Social Media Tips & Tricks With the Solar GOAT 22:40

10M ago22:40

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In this podcast, we are joined by industry expert Brandan Sirrine (famously known as @thesolargoat) to discuss his rapid social media growth. He goes through his early experiences with social media as well as some of the tactics he used to make him successful! Tune in for an engaging conversation between an industry professional and our very own So…

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PRELUDE: A JAM Audiobook Chapters 1-4 51:44

10M ago51:44

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PRELUDE, A NOVEL, a JAM audiobook Read by the author, Helen Taylor Davidson Based on the 1854 Diary of Adeline Elizabeth Hoe Edited by Richard Davidson and Helen Taylor Davidson About the novel In the spring of 1854 seventeen-year-old Adeline Elizabeth Hoe began to keep a daily diary. Filled with six months of the details of a young girl’s life, th…

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 0.5 1:16

10M ago1:16

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0.5 - Intro Episode - Join Maeve as she gives a quick rundown of what the JAM Podcast is and why it’s being brought into existence. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send suggestions and feedback to Maeve at [email protected].…

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The JAM Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 39:06

10M ago39:06

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Episode 1 - Hark! Production! - Maeve and Charlie round up the production department of JAM to discuss the latte industry and everything production at Junction Arts and Media. Tune in to learn how the sausage gets made at JAM. Join Maeve and the rest of the JAM team as they discuss all things JAM and what's going on in the Upper Valley. Send sugges…

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ORDINARY EXTROARDINARY WOMEN Season 1 Episode 2 31:50

10M ago31:50

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In this podcast, I interview Sue, age 93, who I met in a media class for seniors that we took together at the Junction Arts Media Center (JAM) to learn to solve our media mysteries! Sue has many gems to share about how she keeps her life vibrant and joyful. About The elder years bring their unique challenges and changes. What does living a vibrant,…

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ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN Season 1 Episode 1 21:04

10M ago21:04

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Martha is a 92-year-old woman who is a wonderful artist. She became an SGI Buddhist in her mid-eighties, a philosophy and practice that have sustained her and given her life meaning. This conversation reflects her playfulness and open-mindedness. Her daughter, Leah, joins us partway through the conversation. A highlight is when the two of them brea…

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Insincerely Yours, Earth Season 1 Episode 4 40:19

10M ago40:19

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Welcome to this episode featuring renowned urban designer, author, and founder of New Urbanism and Transit Oriented Development, Peter Calthorpe. Join us as we delve into captivating discussions on the future of housing, urban planning, and revitalizing vacant retail spaces. Gain insights from one of the foremost experts in urban design as we explo…

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Insincerely Yours, Earth Season 1 Episode 3 37:43

10M ago37:43

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Join Sara Bronin, Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and professor at Cornell University, as we engage in a multifaceted discussion covering the Council’s role, priorities, and challenges, alongside her initiatives like Desegregate CT and the National Zoning Atlas. Our conversation delves into the importance of historic pre…

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Insincerely Yours, Earth Season 1 Episode 1 39:18

10M ago39:18

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Welcome to our inaugural episode, where we plunge headfirst into gentrification. Joining us is the venerable Majora Carter, a creative force of urban renewal whose insights raise critical questions concerning the fabric of our cities. Together, we dissect the subtle nuances of gentrification, from its inception to its enduring grip on neighborhoods…

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Insincerely Yours, Earth Season 1 Episode 2 32:07

10M ago32:07

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Step into the lush world of biophilic cities with this podcast episode featuring Tim Beatley, the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities and the visionary behind Biophilic Cities. Get ready for an exhilarating journey as we dive deep into the enchanting realm of cities intertwined with nature. Join us as we unravel the ethical dilemmas o…

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Shelf Help Episode 20 15:36

10M ago15:36

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Anya via IG was looking for “Historical Fiction with an engaging story and characters (I’ve enjoyed Kristin Hannah)” Our three booksellers, Kari, Jack and Emma, started with the query: Are you sure you have read everything Kristin Hannah has written? They then took off, recommending books such as Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus, Sharks in th…

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Shelf Help Episode 16 15:53

10M ago15:53

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This request, via Instagram from a special group of Dartmouth alums, to find books about “magical cosmic beings like toads and fairies and butterflies with special superpowers!!!” had Sam perplexed but able to rise to the occasion and Allie thrilled to respond. Enjoy a bit of magic with this episode. Welcome to Shelf Help, a podcast where bookselle…

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Shelf Help Episode 22 19:44

10M ago19:44

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The question: “Not necessarily a dilemma, but I would like books to be paired with your astrological sign!” – came via Instagram from Nicole; and it had the booksellers so excited we delayed discussing it for a month so that Allie, Emma, and Kari could all be present to discuss. This query also resulted in our longest episode yet. To start, we disc…