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Roots Watering Hole Podcast Series

Orrin Williams and Akilah Martin

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The Roots Watering Hole podcast series is provided through generous support from the Kalliopeia Foundation. Thanks to their support we have begun the journey to share space in elevated wisdom from numerous voices of people who do good in the world in various forms while providing information to our target communities. Roots Watering Hole produces oral narratives for a multitude of purposes. One track is a monthly gardening education and food literacy series co-hosted by Orrin Williams, the F ...
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My Black Space

Paul Bauknight Jr.

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My Black Space — hosted by Paul Bauknight Jr., urbanist, designer, educator, spatial justice activist, and founder and president of the Center for Transformative Urban Design— features candid conversations about spatial justice, community empowerment, and the lived experiences of people in urban spaces. We'll delve into how design and policy intersect with race, culture, and equity.
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Urban Political Podcast

Ross Beveridge, Markus Kip, Mais Jafari, Nitin Bathla, Julio Paulos, Nicolas Goez, Talja Blokland

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The **Urban Political** delves into contemporary urban issues with activists, scholars and policy-makers from around the world. Providing informed views, state-of-the-art knowledge, and unusual insights, the podcast aims to advance our understanding of urban environments and how we might make them more just and democratic. The **Urban Political** provides a new forum for reflection on bridging urban activism and scholarship, where regular features offer snapshots of pressing issues and new p ...
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CURE America

The Center for Urban Renewal and Education

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Get ready to dive into the pulse of a nation in crisis with CURE America—a podcast that doesn’t just talk about America’s toughest issues, it confronts them head-on! Racial tension tearing communities apart? Riots shaking the streets? Poverty gripping millions? Police reform debates heating up? This is where the stakes are high, the questions are bold, and the answers are fearless. Founded by the unstoppable Star Parker, a syndicated columnist and author who’s battled urban poverty and polic ...
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MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy

Temple University and The Philadelphia Inquirer

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On May 13th, 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on the home of MOVE, a Black-led back-to-nature group in West Philadelphia. The bomb and its fiery aftermath killed 11 people including 6 children. It destroyed 61 homes and left 250 people homeless. Reporter Linn Washington has covered MOVE for more than 50 years. He weaves us through the tangled story of a cult-like leader, desperate neighbors, brutal cops, and a city torn apart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m ...
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Each month, New York City Economic Development Corporation explores a variety of issues affecting the City's economy. Join Josh Sterling as he meets with experts from the Center for Urban Innovation to make sense of the numbers and offer thought-provoking insights to give listeners what they need to know about the state of New York City's economy.
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UCSUR Radio (@PittCSUR)

University Center for Social & Urban Research (UCSUR)

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UCSUR Radio is a social science podcast created by the University Center for Social & Urban Research (UCSUR) at the University of Pittsburgh. We focus on a social, economic, or health issue most relevant to our society. Discussions and presentations highlight neighborhood, community, economic, and other social research conducted by our esteemed colleagues. Presenters include local, national, and international social research experts.
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UAB Memories

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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In 1969, the University of Alabama at Birmingham was born—an independent institution rooted in the Magic City, created from the union of a university extension center and a pioneering academic medical center. Check out amazing tales form UAB's first 50 years on the UAB Memories Podcast.
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Lusk Perspectives

University of Southern California

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During a time of great uncertainty and change, connection and information is a more important resource than ever before. Today's problems could be amplified or altered in a matter of days or hours, so it is vital that organizations and thought leaders frequently share knowledge, dispel rumors, and offer insight. To meet this need, the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate hosts the resource Lusk Perspectives. Hosted by Professor and Lusk Center Director Richard K. Green, Lusk Perspectives offers t ...
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Cocoa Pods

Birth Center for Natural Deliveries Foundation

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Podcast - Cocoa Pods Series: A feature of the Birth Center Foundation. We discuss all things' women, all things' pregnancy, all things' after. Reasons why women fall very sick ( morbidity) or die (mortality) before pregnancy (adolescent girls and young adults),during pregnancy and after are discussed in this maternal morbidity and mortality reduction academy; especially with an emphasis on minority women, all over the world; and ways for all involved in care to work together collaboratively ...
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Embodied Justice with Dr. Judy Lubin

Center for Urban and Racial Equity

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The Embodied Justice podcast delves into the intersection of inner well-being, social change, and racial justice. Hosted by Dr. Judy Lubin, the founder of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity, the podcast explores the ways that personal and collective trauma influence our roles as changemakers and the broader impact they have on our work. In urgent times, inner work is often overlooked when caring for communities and building toward a just and liberatory future. In this podcast, we pause t ...
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CUNY Graduate Center

CUNY Graduate Center

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The CUNY Graduate Center is a leader in public graduate education devoted to enhancing the public good through pioneering research, serious learning, and reasoned debate. The CUNY Graduate Center offers ambitious students more than 40 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, taught by top faculty from throughout CUNY — the nation’s largest public urban university. Through its nearly 40 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), ...
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Wisdom is the next step in gaining knowledge. And with that, the Native Learning Center has created the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast. Hoporenkv (Hopo-thlee-in-ka) is the Creek word for “wisdom”. Hoporenkv Native American Podcast is the audio podcast from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center to provide short and focused information on various Tribal housing and community development topics and subject matter related to Tribal housing and NAHASDA in shorter formats than ...
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Evoking History

Benjamin Linzy

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To quote Richard Carrier, "Historians are the memory cells of the metaphorical 'brain' that is the whole human race." In a time of "fake news" and the appropriation of facts for ideologic purposes, it is crucial for those of us who fulfill that role to engage with the public. Evoking History is a podcast where historians will discuss both their research and current events to preserve social memory.
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Reclaiming the City in Korea

Se-Mi Oh, Francisco E Sanin

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Who owns the city? Who produces the city? Who has the right to the city today? How do we practice the city? These questions frame the podcast mini-series from the University of Michigan Nam Center for Korean Studies. Thinking about various modes of spatial practices, this series will probe the contemporary conditions of the city in a country that has undergone exponential growth and is in constant metamorphosis. This series will also act as an introduction to our Perspectives on Contemporary ...
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Feudal Future

Joel Kotkin & Marshall Toplansky

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With the new class structure resembling that of the Medieval times, opportunity is quickly disappearing for small business people, property owners, skilled workers and private sector professionals. Join world-renown author Joel Kotkin and tech-entrepreneur Marshall Toplansky as they explore what we can do to liberate the global middle class. They sit down with business, government, and citizen leaders to uncover the trends and give you the insights and tools to forge a better future. Joel Ko ...
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Igniting Hope for Health Equity

Buffalo Center for Health Equity

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Exposing the social norms, policies and systems that contribute to health inequities in Black America. Our mission is to report the facts and offer solutions to eliminate race-based disparities and achieve health equity. The conversation is led by Pastor George F Nicholas the Senior pastor of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church and Chairman of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity.
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LA Hashtags Herself

USC Bedrosian Center

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Los Angeles Hashtags Herself, a limited series podcast, features representatives of various Angeleno private and public organizations leading the critical trend of using digital media for urban and social development. This diverse group serves as both a reminder and an analytical insight that digital media are neither just "useful" nor peculiar to the sharing and cultural economies, but fast becoming standard to the practice of material and social placemaking. If you like art, community bene ...
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Podcast by Art, Culture, and Technology program at MIT. This podcast is the result of the Morning Conversation series held in the Fall 2020 Choreographing the City class, offered by the Art, Culture and Technology Program at MIT in partnership with Theatrum Mundi and Professor Richard Sennett. The course was taught by Professor Gediminas Urbonas, and the MIT Center for Art, Science, and Technology's visiting artist, choreographer Dr. Adesola Akinleye. Dr. Akinleye’s residency looks at emergi ...
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One of the premier Permaculture teachers and designers in North America with over two decades of experience in the field. His passionate and visionary presentations and curriculum have inspired and motivated teachers and thousands of students since his days as a high school teacher at a open community free school which he graduated from in 86' in Glenmoore, PA. Andrew lived off the grid in West Virginia for 8 years where he designed and built his Permaculture Ph.d homestead, including a 1600 ...
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For the spirit of the city

Sermons preached at Richmond Hill

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Come join us at Richmond Hill for Community Worship and Communion every Tuesday night at 5:30 pm in the Chapel, 2209 E. Grace St. Richmond VA 23223. Stay for dinner which follows at 6:30 pm… you are welcome to join us! Richmond Hill's mission is to seek God’s healing of metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation and spiritual development. Founded in 1987, we are an ecumenical Christian fellowship and residential community serving as stewards of an urban retreat ...
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Trench Talk

Practical Shepherding

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Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast by pastors for pastors. We are in the trenches of ministry with you, and we want to equip you to c ...
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AnthroPod

Society for Cultural Anthropology

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AnthroPod is produced by the Society for Cultural Anthropology. In each episode, we explore what anthropology teaches us about the world and people around us.
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Cultivating Curiosity

CAES Office of Marketing and Communications

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On Cultivating Curiosity, we get down and dirty with the experts on all the ways science and agriculture touch our lives, from what we eat to how we live. Listen in for episodes about a hot new coastal commodity, a day in the life of a pollinator, how to live more sustainably through urban farming and so much more. 2023 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Georgia Award of Excellence for Podcasts.
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STRAT

Mutual Broadcasting System LLC

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STRAT – Strategic Risk Assessment Talk, is a forum with a preparedness mindset. Mitigating risks, creating systems of prevention and recovery to deal with potential threats, and understanding the objectives of a Business Continuity Plan. This is the podcast for leaders who are committed to being prepared. The program is hosted by retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional Hal Kempfer and investment banker Mark Mansfield.
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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.
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Let's Talk Architecture

Danish Architecture Center – DAC

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Join the Danish Architecture Center as we chat with some of the world’s leading architects, designers, planners, and engineers about their work and ideas. Let’s Talk Architecture introduces you to the creative and innovative minds behind the future of our buildings and cities. Let’s Talk Architecture introduces you to the creative and innovative minds behind the future of our buildings and cities. Get to know the creative and innovative minds that shapes Danish architecture. Author and journ ...
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Get Connected

106.7 Lite fm (WLTW-FM)

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New York City's 106.7 Lite FM's weekly talk show with host Nina del Rio, speaking with influencers, experts, and NYC non-profits. New episodes air first on WLTW-NY every Sunday, 7-7:30am EST.
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Giving up the Ghost

J. N. Flamand

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Podcasting LIVE from one of the MOST haunted cities located DEAD center in North America - Winnipeg, MB Canada. Join us as we explore the unknown! Welcome to Giving Up The Ghost Each week we will cover, explore and share our research of unexplained paranormal phenomena in Winnipeg and surrounding areas! Join your AudioCurators Jas and Sherrie as they discover the dark side of local history, Urban legends and their haunting origins as well as everything that goes bump in the night. Are you af ...
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Espace Montréal is proud to introduce its brand-new podcast dedicated to commercial real estate and urban development in the city. Each episode will feature exclusive conversations with developers, investors, brokers, and decision-makers shaping Montréal’s property market. From the evolution of office and retail to industrial and residential trends, we’ll bring insights directly from the people driving the future of the city. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and stay at the center of Montr ...
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FEATURED AS "NEW & NOTEWORTHY" BY APPLE 2013-2014 *** Urban Dharma NC is a new Buddhist center, a community-in-progress in western North Carolina. We are committed to the growing of Dharma, for Dharma to take roots in our lives here in this corner of the world, in this part of North Carolina, on the soil of these Appalachian mountains. Our motto "Changing Minds, Transforming Cities" expresses the vision of living the transformative teachings of the Buddha in a contemporary, urban context whe ...
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Arrested Mobility

Charles T. Brown

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Why are Black Americans and other people of color disproportionately victims of overly aggressive police enforcement and brutality while walking, running, riding bicycles, taking public transit, or while driving? This podcast explores the ways in which people of color have had their mobility arrested. Hosted by Charles T. Brown, the founder and CEO of Equitable Cities LLC—an urban planning, policy, and research firm working at the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Charles w ...
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Welcome to Ink and Flame, the bookish podcast where fantasy romance takes center stage! Join us as we chat with the brilliant authors behind your favorite swoon-worthy romantasy books and sometimes with fans who are just as obsessed as you. With every episode, uncover the stories, secrets, and sparks that bring these enchanting worlds to life. Whether you’re here for the magic, the romance, or the behind-the-scenes gossip, Ink and Flame is your ticket to adventure. Press play and join the fu ...
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Current Season: First Draft Live Between economic whiplash, shifting policies and market volatility that changes by the hour, you need industry insights that cut through the noise. That's exactly why we're launching First Draft Live, a new weekly series that breaks down what's happening, why it matters and what you need to know to do better business. Join us live on Bisnow.com every Friday at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30AM PT for conversations with the industry's sharpest minds discussing the week's m ...
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Luxury New Rochelle Apartments

Co-op Apartments New Rochelle

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Discover The Shoreline, New Rochelle’s pinnacle of luxury living. Nestled along the waterfront, these upscale apartments redefine sophistication with breathtaking views and an exceptional lifestyle. Each residence is thoughtfully designed, featuring spacious floor plans, high-end finishes, and modern amenities that cater to your every need. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, stunning rooftop terrace, and exclusive lounges, perfect for relaxation or ente ...
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PlanCharlotte.org is a project of the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute, an applied research and community outreach center at UNC Charlotte. Our goal at PlanCharlotte.org is to be a citizen resource for exploring problems and finding solutions in land-use planning, neighborhood design, environmental protection and other urban and regional issues. PlanCharlotte.org offers news, information and analysis to help people of the Charlotte region make well-informed decisions about the shape of their ci ...
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We host conversations at the intersection of experience design and social change to be a resource for heart-centered designers who are called to create experiences that heal our world. You will hear from professionals inside and outside the museum and cultural sectors whose expertise can inform questions like, How might we design for compassion? Or, Create digital experience accessible for all? Or, how might we create teams primed to foster a sense of belonging for diverse groups? Together, ...
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For most people, it’s hard to imagine life without access to a computer or broadband. And yet, according new a study by The Center For An Urban Future, tens of thousands of Bronx residents remain cut off from these basic tools for work, school, and everyday connectivity. Jonathan Bowles from the Center for an Urban Future talks about tackling the d…
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Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Emily Peloquin, Communications Coordinator at Lufa Farms. For over 15 years, Lufa has been pioneering rooftop greenhouses across Montreal, reshaping how cities grow, consume, and think about food. Emily shares how the team turned a “crazy idea” into …
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The New York Liberty’s bid to defend their first championship ended with an early playoff exit, fueled by injuries and inconsistency. Days later, the team declined to renew Coach Sandy Brondello’s contract, leaving a star studded roster without clear direction. Sports reporter Jackie Powell unpacks what went wrong this season and what’s next for th…
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The AI trade is reshaping markets and CRE is riding shotgun. A surge of capital into chips and data centers has turned AI into the backbone of U.S. growth — pushing tech spending to dot-com-era highs and doubling data center pipelines. But will it pay off? Alarm bells are ringing that adoption may not match optimism. That could quickly mean swathes…
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A federal immigration agent seen in viral videos shoving a woman to the floor outside a Manhattan immigration court has been relieved of duty while the Department of Homeland Security investigates. Plus, Andrew Cuomo is getting an endorsement from Jim Walden in his bid for New York City Mayor. Also, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Mo…
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Advancing Beyond in Sports (ABIS) is an advocacy group that addresses sports-specific inequity, particularly for young athletes of color. Their work involves showing students alternate options to consider after their athletic career, and helping athletes secure Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals to build businesses and wealth. Today, Charles T. …
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The Espace Montréal Podcast kicks off with a special conversation that marks a new chapter for commercial real estate dialogue in Quebec. Axel is joined by Andrew Cross, publisher and owner of Espace Publication, the magazine that for over 30 years has been the voice of the industry in Montreal and Quebec City. Andrew shares the story of how Espace…
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Police are looking for a man they say shot and killed a woman at her Queens building two weeks ago. Plus, the MTA is exploring new technology that would transfer heat in subway stations deeper underground. And finally, a look at how the rising cost of housing in New Jersey is taking center stage in the governor's race.…
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The National Association of Immigration Judges says the Trump administration has terminated over 80 immigration judges nationwide. Meanwhile, in the Bronx, city council members disagree on whether to build supportive housing units for Rikers detainees. Finally, community boards vote to approve casinos in Queens and Yonkers, after the bid for three …
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In this episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer unpacks President Donald Trump’s dramatic shift on Ukraine, announced at the UN General Assembly. Just weeks after the Administration alluded that Ukraine might trade land for peace, Trump declared that Russia cannot win this war and that Ukraine could restore its pre-war borders with…
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A new report finds a city correction staffer aided federal immigration officers on multiple occasions in 2024 and 2025, in violation of city sanctuary protections for immigrants. Meanwhile, a community advisory panel voted in favor of a plan to bring full-scale casino gambling to Yonkers. Plus, New York City is facing wrongful death claims from the…
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City and state officials say they told the owner of a Brooklyn hookah lounge to address violations and violence at the club months before a mass shooting this summer left three people dead. Plus, Yankees captain Aaron Judge reaches a major milestone, becoming just the fourth player in MLB history to reach 50 home runs four times in a career. And fi…
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We're joined by Stephanie McGarrah of the NC Department of Commerce for a discussion of resources to rebuild homes that Hurricane Helene damaged or destroyed in the North Carolina mountains exactly one year ago. We cover the Renew NC initiative, its Single-Family Housing Program (https://renewnc.org/), and other relief, including free assistance th…
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Amtrak officials say nearly 200 people were arrested by ICE for alleged sexual activity in the Penn Station men's bathroom. Meanwhile, government agents may have posted opinions on social media regarding the Mangione trial which is a violation of court rules. And a man was shot in Penn Station Wednesday evening.…
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What defines a megaproject? And why do they so often go over both budget and schedule? Denmark has earned a reputation for successfully completing large-scale construction projects – whether they are bridges, tunnels, land reclamation or offshore wind farms. The latest Danish megaproject is the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, a record-breaking 18-kilometer…
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Kathleen Corradi is leaving her post as New York City’s first ever rat czar. Plus, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas are work friends and political rivals in the Queens council race. And finally, prison staffing and morale are low at New York prisons, six months after a wildcat prison strike ended.…
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A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Manhattan man is facing charges after police say he attacked an off duty NYPD officer at the 14th Street and 3rd Avenue subway station Tuesday night. Plus, Bluestockings, the radical Lower East Si…
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A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Suffolk County judge ruled that Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, will face a single trial on charges tied to seven murders. And the New York Yankees have clinched a playoff be…
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New Data shows the city's social services agency is playing a bigger role than ever when it comes to stemming an affordable housing crisis. Plus, pressure is mounting on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to weigh in on the mayor’s race. Also, a new plan to develop the Columbia Street Waterfront District took a big step towards becoming reality. …
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The Secret Service says it has dismantled a network of hundreds of servers capable of disrupting telecommunications as the UN General Assembly meets in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the City Council is preparing to vote on a controversial housing proposal in the Bronx that would create apartments for people leaving Rikers Island with serious medical needs.…
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Dean Stuart Shapiro and the EJB Talks podcast have returned for season 13 with associate teaching professor Katie Pincura. Katie’s path into public health began as a counselor in Vancouver, Canada, where she first witnessed how the social determinants of health such as housing, poverty, and access to care shape health outcomes. Her later work in Ge…
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Lawmakers in Albany have introduced a bill to expand access to vaccines by allowing doctors and pharmacists to follow state or regional guidance in addition to federal recommendations. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he will reschedule a televised town hall with WABC 7 after the network’s parent company reinstated Jimmy Kimmel foll…
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The landscape of American defense manufacturing has transformed dramatically since World War II—and not for the better. What happens when a nation with the world's most advanced military technology can't produce enough conventional artillery shells to supply Ukraine while maintaining its own reserves? This episode brings together three exceptional …
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Manhattan’s East Side casino proposal has been voted down, marking the third failed bid for a casino in the borough. Meanwhile, new city data shows public urination summonses have surged nearly fivefold in recent years. In Queens, a 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head outside a Dunkin’ store in Cambria Heights. And…
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Syntropic Agroforestry with Erik SchellenbergErik and I go in depth into his journey to Permaculture, what works and what doesn't when we land the plane of Permaculture gardening methods, on a given site. Erik takes us on his travels to Brazil in search of truly viable ,high production methods of farming with tree crops and what he calls 4 dimensio…
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Most Americans would agree that our transportation infrastructure—from highways, to roads and bus and train lines—needs an upgrade. As governments plan for rebuilding and repairing, our guest takes a historic look at how much of our existing infrastructure was built to reinforce economic and racial divisions. Deborah Archer is an eminent legal scho…
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Approaching it’s first anniversary, The Bronx Music Hall is the first independent music performance venue in the borough in more than 50 years, and the new home of WHEDco’s Bronx Music Heritage Center. Co-Artistic Directors Elena Martínez and multi-Grammy nominated percussionist Bobby Sanabria talk about their mission to celebrate Bronx artists pas…
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A community advisory committee votes Monday on the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino complex next to the United Nations. Meanwhile, in New Jersey’s gubernatorial debate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli vowed not to raise sales taxes while Democrat Mikie Sherrill declined to make the same pledge. And in sports, both the Jets and Giants dropped t…
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Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, raising questions about how Democrats will navigate divides between centrists and progressives. The endorsement also puts pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to weigh in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains what it reveals about the party and what it could mean heading in…
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In this episode of STRAT, retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer explores the expanding conflict with Russia that has grown beyond just Ukraine to now NATO, highlighting provocative actions that challenge European security and stability. From drone incursions into Poland and Romania to brazen MIG-31 flights into Estonian airspace, Russia c…
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Police say a teenager faces charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Bayside's Cardozo High School. Plus, New York City data shows drug arrests are on the rise in a commercial district in the South Bronx known as "The Hub." Also, Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico ends this weekend. But five years ago, the superstar was giving a differen…
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The starting gun has gone off: The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates 25 basis points. Now CRE can be off to the races. At least that’s the narrative. In practice, CRE cares more about long-term debt, and the 10-year Treasury ran counter to expectations and actually rose 10 bps, Jim Costello, MSCI’s director of real estate economics, said on th…
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Mayor Eric Adams says Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old student at Cardozo High School in Bayside shows how easy access to firearms is putting New Yorkers at risk. Police say they found a loaded 9mm pistol with 13 rounds in the teen’s backpack after the FBI flagged a threatening Instagram post. Meanwhile, New York pharmacies are administering upda…
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This episode marks a major milestone: five years and 265 episodes of meaningful conversations on real estate, entrepreneurship, and community. I take you behind the scenes of how the podcast began during the COVID-19 lockdowns, starting on Zoom and eventually evolving into in-person studio recordings that brought a new energy and depth to each disc…
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NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch has filed disciplinary charges against two officers involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental health crisis in Queens last year. Meanwhile, a bill in Albany would require grocery stores and delivery apps to disclose whether they are marking up prices online. Also, Jim Henson fans can c…
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Thousands of charter school students, parents and educators rallied in Brooklyn Thursday morning to call on elected officials to support charter schools. Meanwhile, Eva Moskowitz, founder of Success Academy, is back in the political fray as New York City leaders weigh their options in a crowded mayoral race.…
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A Texas man has been arrested on charges of harassing and making a terroristic threat against Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Prosecutors say Jeremy Fistel was brought to New York and pleaded not guilty this morning. Meanwhile, fewer than 10 percent of tickets from the city’s pedicab crackdown have led to penalties, raising questions abo…
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Luke Waltzer, director of the Teaching and Learning Center at the CUNY Graduate Center, joins The Thought Project to discuss his leadership of the Critical AI Literacy Institute, a three-year initiative funded by Google.org. The project brings together CUNY faculty to explore the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning, while creating spac…
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New York City Council members are pushing for more frequent testing of cooling towers following this summer’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, though some public health experts warn that testing alone won’t prevent future cases. Meanwhile, the Council is holding a hearing today on a proposal to build specialized housing for formerly incarcerated peop…
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Support Our Work The Center for Demographics and Policy focuses on research and analysis of global, national, and regional demographic trends and explores policies that might produce favorable demographic results over time. It involves Chapman students in demographic research under the supervision of the Center’s senior staff. Students work with th…
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Is there a middle ground between open borders and immigration restriction? This thought-provoking discussion with GOP strategist Mike Madrid and Venezuelan immigrant Dr. Daniel DiMartino explores the complex realities of America's immigration debate beyond the partisan talking points. The experts delve into surprising data showing how education lev…
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Prosecutors say 95-year-old Galina Smirnova, who’s charged for killing her roommate at a Brooklyn nursing home, has dementia. Also, the New York City Council is celebrating a judge's recent decision barring Mayor Eric Adams from allowing immigration officers on Rikers Island. Plus, New York City continues its push to eliminate piles of trash from s…
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Police are charging a 95-year-old woman with murder after she allegedly hit and killed a fellow resident at the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Coney Island. Plus, there will not be a casino in Times Square or Hudson Yards after committees tasked with reviewing proposals rejected Caesars Palace's plan and the Avenir Casino in Hudson Ya…
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In a city council hearing on Tuesday, local community groups testified that immigrant residents fear reporting domestic violence and applying for public benefits. Meanwhile, in Red Hook, a new project will install nearly two miles of floodwalls and gates, raise certain streets, and upgrade the sewers. Finally, the Liberty play the Phoenix Mercury i…
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In this episode Ross Beveridge, co-founder of our Podcast, and guests discuss the topic of digital cities and democracy. Digitalisation is transforming cities, urbanization and urban life – but how is it changing urban politics? What issues of justice and democracy are at stake in the advance of digital technologies? What are the power implications…
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