Best Civil Engineering Talks Podcasts (2025)

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #591) The World Is Fragmeting into Cartels and Kingdoms 43:12

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Ancient pyramids, forgotten civilizations and climate flip-flops point to the end of cheap food and endless growth. Cartels aren't just fighting over drugs anymore they're seizing farmland, placing landmines in avocado groves and redrawing the map of Mexico and South America by brute force. At the same time BRICS nations are building a gold-backed,…

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E03: The New Playbook for Smarter, Healthier Buildings — with Tekifi’s Mike Arnold 24:28

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In this episode, John sits down with long-time friend and Tekifi Managing Director, Mike Arnold, to break down what “smart buildings” actually mean today; and why we’re only at the start of the curve. Mike explains how modern buildings are becoming more like smartphones: built on a unified digital infrastructure that enables everything from better …

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E02: 30,000 Sites: How Propeller Built the Google Maps of Heavy Industry 30:58

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Rory San Miguel, CEO of Propeller, joins the show to discuss building one of the most successful construction technology startups in the world. Propeller's drone mapping platform now operates across 30,000 active sites every month in over 100 countries, processing nearly 300,000 surveys annually. In this episode, Rory shares the pivotal moment when…

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E01: From Site Engineer to CIO: Hani Arab on Tech, Adoption & What’s Next 24:24

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In this episode, John talks with Hani Arab, CIO at Seymour Whyte, about how a civil engineer became the technology leader for one of Australia’s major infrastructure contractors, and what it actually takes to drive technology adoption across field teams. Hani shares the early moments that pulled him toward tech, from GSM-connected site systems in t…

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Rapper Killer Mike, Real Estate Developer team up to improve housing opportunities for Black community; Mākhers Studio creates affordable housing from shipping containers 50:50

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Real Estate Developer Booker T. Washington is teaming up with Rapper Killer Mike to bring affordable housing to their hometown of Atlanta. There remains a wide gap between the number of Black and White homeowners in the U.S., and the pair are working to make homeownership more attainable for the Black community with their micro-home concept. So far…

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Episode 189: NASA’s Flawed Plan to Return to the Moon – with Mike Griffin & Lisa Porter 1:18:11

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Today’s episode of STEM-Talk features a timely and wide-ranging discussion with Drs. Michael Griffin and Lisa Porter about NASA’s plans to return humans to the Moon, the history of lunar missions, and how China’s advances in space technology pose a serious threat to U.S. national security. IHMC founder and CEO Emeritus Ken Ford’s interview with Gri…

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CARE USA’s leader reveals impact of drastic international aid cuts by Trump Administration 50:00

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December 10th marks the 77th Anniversary of World Human Rights Day. CARE USA President and CEO Michelle Nunn says 91,000,000 lives have been saved internationally in the last 20 years as a result of U.S. humanitarian aid. She added that less than a fraction of a penny is invested from every U.S. tax dollar. Those are the numbers Nunn wants the publ…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #590) Economist Magazine 2026 Cover Earth Changes 31:02

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A massive magnetic displacement and atmospheric charge is setting up a winter unlike anything we've seen in our lifetimes. Jet stream distortions to super-freeze signals hidden on the Economist 2026 Year Ahead magazine cover, exposing why global temperatures and food prices are about to explode in opposite directions. ✨💧 N-Sorb / Trim Rocks Enzymes…

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Credit Unions concerned for access to federal funds to aid communities; Play Fair ATL calls for human rights protections during World Cup 50:15

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Since 1994, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has distributed nearly $93 billion to individuals, organizations, and businesses in under-resourced communities through credit unions. However, the fund has faced growing uncertainty under the Trump administration, including layoffs that were reversed after the government shutdown an…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast#589) Something Big is Happening Behind Our Backs 30:17

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A hidden tax funding a nationwide A.I build-out, rolled into your residential power rates billed as "infrastructure" is to build new infrastructure for Data Centers. From penny-harvesting schemes to shutting down free movement and collapsing the airline system, every pillar of daily life is being rerouted into a new technological regime. ✨💧 N-Sorb …

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A Campaign to Re-imagine a Victorian Railway Tunnel in Yorkshire, Steam Monorail Magic and Young Railway Enthusiasts Report on Collection X & Railway 200's 'Inspiration' Train plus a mainline renewal ... 1:06:12

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Send us a text Welcome to this episode of Making Tracks Podcast with Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. In many episodes you will have heard us welcoming opportunities for young railway enthusiasts...so we thought we should practice what we preach and in this episode we welcome two teenage guest presenters. Rail enthusiasts , George Woodward and …

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #588) Why 2026 Could Change Daily Life for Everyone 29:48

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What happens when governments quietly prepare for an event so big it could shut down the grid, crash the banks, freeze global food production, and justify a planet-wide lockdown all at once? Whether you believe in natural cycles, human-engineered systems, or a mix of both, what's coming in 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point. 🎙️ Civilization C…

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Equitable Dinners series fostering wide-ranging community conversations; Broker provides analysis on Atlanta’s changing housing and rental market 50:37

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Race relations and health equity are among the pressing social issues being discussed at Thriving Together Atlanta’s Equitable Dinners series. Since January 2020, more than 12,000 people from across the metro Atlanta area have gathered for challenging conversations over a hot meal, with a side of performance art. Program Manager Adria Kitchens join…

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New book explores civil rights activists' resistance to police violence during the movement; Communication program preparing KSU engineering students for diverse industry 49:57

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Joshua Clark Davis is an associate professor of U.S. history at the University of Baltimore. He spent eight years researching, combing through police and civil rights activists' records, as well as news reports, to piece together acts of police violence and surveillance during the Civil Rights Movement. His research is now detailed in his new book,…

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How Anglian’s @one Alliance has set a template for water project delivery 1:00:26

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This month we welcome Anglian Water’s delivery director for water Paul Lonsdale to discuss the pioneering work of the @one Alliance. Formed of eight partner organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, Mott MacDonald Bentley, MWH Treatment, Skanska and Sweco – the alliance has been running for 20 years and has set a template for…

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Atlanta City Council Pres. reflects on efforts to build a better Atlanta, prepares for next chapter 50:47

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Outgoing Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says Atlanta is better now than it was four years ago. Shipman, a longtime nonprofit leader, was a political newcomer when elected in November 2021. He campaigned on building a better Atlanta. On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” he joined the program to reflect on his tenure as the leader of t…

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World AIDS Day brings reflections and concerns from public health experts 50:35

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Monday marks WORLD AIDS Day. However, for the first time since 1988, the federal government is not commemorating WORLD AIDS Day. Since 2003, under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative, the federal government has invested more than $100 billion in responding to the #HIV/AIDS epidemic and set a collaborative goal of…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #587) Bio-Engineered Meat EXPOSED as Grain Storage Companies Go Bankrupt 59:25

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A global shift toward bio-engineered food is happening in lockstep with lab grown, bioengineered meats, seed control, digital IDs and grain giants going bankrupt collapsing farmers with them. Untested synthetic proteins are hitting your dinner plate without labeling. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast 🎙️ Civilization Cycl…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #586) Where the World Moves To 2026 52:24

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The 2026 global shift is unfolding from digital IDs to carbon-scored groceries and the average person has no idea what's coming. The pattern is repeating. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast 🎙️ Civilization Cycle WEEKLY SHOW NOTES 🎥 Prefer watching on YouTube with Images? 🌿 True Leaf Market Heirloom and Organic Seeds ☀️ Da…

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Atlanta-based therapist on navigating tense conversations during the holidays 50:21

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People across the country are preparing for friends and family to gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table. But data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that the holidays are not always joyful — they can be triggering for some. Food and conversation often take center stage, and sometimes those discussions can become intense. So wh…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #585) We're Being Programmed for 2.0 Lockdown Again 32:51

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As technology evolves faster than society can react, the boundaries between freedom, control, and deception are collapsing. It's no longer about data tracking or censorship it's about the hijacking of human perception itself. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast 🎙️ Civilization Cycle WEEKLY SHOW NOTES 🎥 Prefer watching on Y…

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Congresswoman Greene to resign; New book details how sustainable neighborhoods lead to healthier communities; New podcast tells history of Atlanta’s culture 50:22

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Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th congressional district, recently announced the news via social media. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali joins “Closer Look” with the latest. He also shares details about how some Georgia lawmakers are reacting to the news, wh…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #584) Massive Shift Happening NOW but You're Not Supposed to Notice 32:19

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Governments and corporations are quietly restructuring food, energy, transportation, and even social systems at the exact moment global stability is cracking. We now have digital rationing cards, collapsing infrastructure, A.I controlled logistics, sudden hemp prohibition and the weaponization of economic policy. Signs are Everywhere. ☕ Buy a Doubl…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #583) Record Cold and the Great Solar Reset 24:04

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Record cold blanketed regions that shouldn't have seen frost for another two months as coronal mass ejections (CMEs) slammed Earth's magnetic field, Florida saw temperatures plunge into the 40s, with 100-year-old records smashed across the Southeast. The data shows that when solar output weakens and magnetic fields waver, crops fail and economies s…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #582) Your Electronics Are Glitching Because Of Unusual Aurora Activity 46:08

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We are beginning to see the kind of plasma phenomenon ancient civilizations carved into stone to warn the future. Electrified auroral structures in a magnetic weakening and the conditions that triggered ancient extinctions. A solar storm just hit Earth harder than most people realize with devices glitching worldwide pointing to a period of heighten…

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Coffee Conversations: Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and TADs 55:58

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is trying to combat the challenges of accessing affordable housing. He recently announced his $5 billion Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, which includes a $1.3 billion plan to subsidize affordable housing projects. He aims to extend existing tax allocation districts to fund community investment projects, wit…

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APS Superintendent explains long-range facilities plan; Newly formed CDC Mutual Aid Network assisting struggling federal workers 50:04

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Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson has been spearheading the district since August 2024. Under his leadership, the district that serves just under 50,000 K-12 students has focused on improving student achievement. Johnson talks with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about the current state of public education. He also talked ab…

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Historical impact of slavery and black mental health; Working Families Party talks consequences of government shutdown 51:06

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Diana Martha Louis is an assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at the University of Michigan. In her new book, Louis seeks to reframe some of the historical stories about Black people and mental health in the 19th century. The book is titled “Colored Insane: Slavery, Asylums, and the Politics of Mental Health in the 19th Century.” Combi…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #581) Food Shift Coming In 2026 w/Jeff Hooks 52:43

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Engineered food, mixed messaging and a slow creep toward algorithmic control over what we eat, and how much. From UK stores experimenting with purchase limits and carbon-scored groceries, to ultra-processed holiday "foods" stripped forced on society during the most manipulated season of the year. ✨💧 N-Sorb / Trim Rocks Enzymes to Rest and Digest ☕ …

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Whose Side Are YOU on? A look at Marvel's Civil War. 57:55

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Lines are drawn. Heroes take sides. In this episode, Andy and Mike tackle Marvel's Civil War - Politics, power, and punching your friends in the face! Give it a listen before you have to register your superpower! Also don't forget the Road to 100 episodes contest! Details at the end of the episode and on our Facebook page! Send us a note about the …

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Georgia advocates cite major concerns on special education funding cuts: Justice Department denies funding for immigrant survivors of crime 49:45

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More than 7 million children across the United States depend on special education services, which school districts now refer to as exceptional children’s services. But recent cuts to the Department of Education are taking more resources away from the historically underfunded programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). To …

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #580) Controlled Shortages What They Mean For You 32:25

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Engineered food-assistance disruption coupled with surveillance, facial recognition and automated retail changes could be used to force people into a fully digital, tracked economy. How supply, tech and policy could collide to reshape daily life. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast 🎙️ Civilization Cycle WEEKLY SHOW NOTES 🎥…

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Using digital tools to enable SMEs to grow by doing what they do best 1:08:13

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In this month’s episode we welcome the CEO of Projectworks, Mark Orttung, to discuss how his company’s software is facilitating growth among the construction and engineering sector’s vital small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We start by learning from Mark about why Projectworks’ offerings are particularly suited to SMEs and how it can help to prov…

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Veterans helping others after life-changing experiences; Veterans Empowerment Organization assisting veterans transition out of homelessness 48:23

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Veterans Sazha Ramos and Ignacio Montoya both experienced traumatic injuries that had a significant impact on their lives. For Ramos, it led her to an addiction to pain medications. For Montoya, a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But after facing their challenges, both are using their journeys to assist other veterans. Fo…

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Freedom University continues educating undocumented students amid aggressive immigration crackdown; New comic tells the history of Black resistance 49:57

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It’s been 15 years since the Georgia Board of Regents adopted a policy that banned undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition rates, as well as banned them from attending the state's top five public universities. We hear from Dr. Emiko Soltis, the executive director of Freedom University, and Kathy, an undocumented student, about the uni…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #578) What Happens When the World..... (Andy Schectman) 39:52

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Financial giants like BlackRock are deeply entangled in military production, market manipulation and control of key metals like silver. All while BRICS nations are moving to seize control of real-world commodities and gold-backed trade systems as the West's dominance through paper markets is unraveling. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilizati…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #579) National Emergency They're Using to Launch the Reset 41:56

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Millions of Americans waking up to empty EBT cards and the system shock that follows is beginning to ripple through food banks, supply chains, and entire communities. Small-scale looting is starting to appear in nearly every state, so will it expand from here? Partial payments to SNAP mean the entire system needs to be re-calculated so the delays w…

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This is Wired & Hammered — the show where we break down how technology is changing the way we build, operate, and run the physical world. From mining and construction tech to infrastructure and real-estate operations. Each episode we dig into the tools, tactics, and lessons from the people shaping how these industries actually work — from startup f…

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(The Civilization Cycle Podcast #577) 2026 Crash? 34:16

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Markets seem to be entering a synchronized global slowdown as the dollar strengthens, liquidity tightens and the 2026 cycle peak approaches. Bob Kudla breaks down what's next for gold, crypto, oil and the entire global economy before the reset begins. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcast 🎙️ Civilization Cycle WEEKLY SHOW NO…

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Analysis of Georgia 2025 Elections; Hip-hop innovators OutKast to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 49:06

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Tuesday night’s elections in Georgia are among those that captured national attention. For the first time in nearly two decades, Democrats flipped two Republican held seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission. On today’s “Closer Look,” we speak to a roundtable of journalists and a political science professor who give their take on local and na…

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CARE’s Hurricane Melissa Response; Nonprofits expand food, job relief efforts amid government shutdown; “Natchez” examines dual perception of antebellum tourism 49:12

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Emergency relief and recovery efforts are underway in the Caribbean following widespread destruction of Hurricane Melissa. At least 67 people are dead, in addition to the billions of dollars in damages. One of the organizations on the ground providing aid is CARE, a global humanitarian nonprofit that's based in Atlanta. We hear from Jonathan Aroget…

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Episode 188: Marina Walther-Antonio discusses the microbiome’s role in women’s health and cancer 1:19:16

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Today we have Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio, a Mayo Clinic researcher who investigates the role of the microbiome in cancer and reproductive health, particularly endometrial and ovarian cancers. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, endometrial and ovarian cancers are among the top 10 most prevalent cancers in women worldwide, and…

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Prostate cancer diagnosis furthers Atlanta man’s advocacy; Doctor continues to provide access to affordable healthcare in Clay County 48:15

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According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. Data also suggests there are huge racial disparities when it comes to prostate cancer diagnoses, treatment, and outcomes. “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott talks with Reggie Hicks, the executive producer of the documentary film and host of the podcast…

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(Civilization Cycle #576) Why Everything's In Our Lives is Being Replaced 37:52

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A reflection of how the global system is being reset, from farm policies to digital money and programmable currencies with every part of human life is being forced into compliance with a new system. The shift from physical to programmable money marks the true end of the old world economy. ☕ Buy a Double Espresso to Support Civilization Cycle Podcas…

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A tale of two railway museums: Utrecht and York, the East Lancashire Railway Gala, English narrow gauge in Kent and a Dutch preserved line. 1:05:38

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Send us a text In this episode we’ll be visiting two national railway museums, in Utrecht and York, a gala event at the East Lancashire railway, and riding on standard and narrow gauge heritage lines, the Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway, run entirely by volunteers in Kent, and the STAR museum railway in the Netherlands, and along the way, dis…

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Action Pact agency to suspend food, educational services due to government shutdown; Bookstore in the back of a hearse delivers scary stories 50:05

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Action Pact is one of four Head Start programs affected by the federal government shutdown in Georgia. More than 500 children and their families in southeast Georgia rely on Action Pact for food, educational services, and employment resources. However, due to the halt in federal funds, Executive Director Diane Rogers says they’ll have to stop provi…

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(Civilization Cycle #575) Gold And Silver Run Has Begun 30:46

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There's now a run on gold and silver with global mints running dry as nations prepare for a bi-metallic reset precious metals are vanishing from the market as investors and nations rush to secure what's left before the next financial system emerges. Are we witnessing the beginning of the final hyperinflationary event and the end of fiat as we know …

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Local organizations on the dire need for food assistance; Atlanta leaders unite to defend DEI amid federal attacks 47:52

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Local organizations are urgently responding to help Georgians who will soon be without federal assistance for food. More than 1.4 million Georgians will lose their benefits when the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program stops issuing funds this Saturday due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. “Closer Look” program host Rose Sco…