Best Colorado State University Podcasts (2025)

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Universal Dyslexia Screening ft. Colorado State Senator Chris Kolker 22:43

19d ago22:43

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Send us a text I was excited to host Colorado State Senator Chris Kolker this week to discuss his universal dyslexia screening bill, education funding, and a few other topics! You can find Senator Kolker online at https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators/chris-kolker The dyslexia screening bill is https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-200. As of this pos…

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What Are They Looking For In Assessing Your Child For Dyslexia? ft. Linda Silverman, Ph.D (Ep. 44 Rebroadcast) 22:28

3h ago22:28

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Send us a text This episode was first published on Sep 9, 2023. In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Silverman, we explore how giftedness and dyslexia interact, and dig into the details of what psychologists are looking for when you bring your child in for a dyslexia assessment. Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and counseling ps…

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NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sue Trump administration 23:43

24m ago23:43

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NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging President Trump's executive order to bar federal funding from going to NPR and PBS. NPR's David Folkenflik explains more. And, the Trump administration on Tuesday ordered federal agencies to unwind all federal funding to Harvard University. Trump claims the university …

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The State of the Persecuted Church Today (with Brian Orme) 31:00

5h ago31:00

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What parts of the world are the most challenging for believers today? How has the relative comfort of American Christianity impacted spiritual growth, compared to communities experiencing persecution? What habits could American Christian adopt to more regularly remember and support our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world? We'll answer …

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Meet the new teacher of the year 28:33

21m ago28:33

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This year's National Teacher of the Year is wrapping up classes with her students and getting ready to embark on a yearlong tour to inspire fellow teachers around the country. Ashlie Crosson, an English teacher from Pennsylvania, joins us. Then, if you are feeling stressed about speaking in front of others, you can transform that pressure by playin…

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Cultural Update: Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery; Colorado Gender Laws; A Braindead Pregnant Woman Kept on Life Support; Personalized Gene-Editing 1:00:34

1h ago1:00:34

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New federal law targets the removal of deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery online. Colorado law sparks controversy over parental rights and biblical views on sex and gender. Georgia hospital keeps a brain-dead woman on life support due to state laws. The world's first gene-editing treatment used to heal a one-week-old baby. Join us for AN…

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Empowering Veterans at Boston College with Mike Lorenz 17:11

6h ago17:11

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In this powerful edition of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, we talk with Mike Lorenz, Air National Guard veteran and Director of Military and Veteran Support at Boston College. With over a decade of military service and nearly two decades in higher education, Mike brings unmatched insight into what truly supports veterans th…

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The state of civil rights in the United States 31:26

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The year 1963 was a watershed moment for civil rights, with Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Medgar Evers leading the movement. But rollbacks of civil rights and racial justice ideals abound in 2025. Author Peniel Joseph unpacks the progress made in 1963 and the political climate in the U.S. now that is undoing some of that progress. And, the …

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Jewish advocacy group says 'unchecked antisemitism' led to D.C. killings 20:21

6d ago20:21

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On Wednesday, two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed following an event at a Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Police say the suspect shouted "free Palestine" after being detained. We hear from Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, the organization that hosted the event that the victims were leaving when they were killed…

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#133: Wyoming Coach Sundance Wicks and Northern Colorado Coach Stephen Smiley UNCENSORED on the Full Court Press 51:43

2h ago51:43

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Send us a text There is no OFF- SEASON on the Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show as we go UNCENSORED with Wyoming Coach Sundance Wicks and Northern Colorado Coach Stephen Smiley as they share stories from their days as College Teammates/Roommates to now Head Coaches in this no hold bars episode. Always a GREAT time with some of ou…

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Why these caregivers say Medicaid is vital to families 23:56

14m ago23:56

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This week, families of infants and toddlers rally in Washington, D.C., in favor of protecting Medicaid as the program faces potential cuts by President Trump and House Republicans. Two caregivers share their experiences: Jaid Greene, a mother from Colorado, and Felicia Harvelle, a grandmother from Virginia. And, Medicaid expert Adrianna McIntyre of…

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Should I Pull My Dyslexic Kid Out of School? 20:33

7h ago20:33

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Send us a text As a followup to our previous episode about when to consider homeschooling (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/15731825), this episode covers making the decision to pull your kid out of school, and some factors to consider when you make that leap. This interview with a special-education attorney is invaluable to understandin…

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Israel allows limited aid into Gaza. Is it enough to help the humanitarian crisis? 24:16

8d ago24:16

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Israel says it will start allowing some aid to flow back into Gaza after a nearly three-month blockade. UNRWA's Juliette Touma joins us. Then, researchers have come up with a device to take the guesswork out of a common breastfeeding challenge: figuring out how much your baby is actually drinking in real time. Dr. Jennifer Wicks tells us more. And,…

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Thinking Biblically about Exercise (with David Mathis) 36:09

2h ago36:09

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Why would a pastor write a theological book on exercise? Would Jesus exercise if he were here bodily today? What does the Bible say about exercise and physical activity? And are Christians sinning if they don't exercise? These are a few of the questions Sean and Scott explore with pastor David Mathis, author of the new book A Little Theology of Exe…

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Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis: What to know about treatment 20:54

9d ago20:54

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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. We learn more about the disease and its treatments from Dr. William Dahut. Then, the FBI warned last week about what they call "an ongoing malicious text and voice messaging campaign" that uses artificial intelligence to impersonate U.S. government officials. Axios' Ina Fried joins…

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Wane A. Baker, P.E., CIH (retired) - The V in HVAC 1:06:08

3d ago1:06:08

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A graduate of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Wane A. Baker is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH retired) with four decades of experience in the operation, maintenance and evaluation of various building types. This includes more than 30 years at a professional le…

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Cultural Update: Are Young Men Lost?; Physician's Critique of Assisted Suicide; Pornhub's Secrets 1:00:22

3d ago1:00:22

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This week: Are Young Men Lost or Returning to Faith? A deep dive into seemingly contradictory studies on young men: while many are falling behind in education and mental health, others are returning to church and discovering faith through the Bible, not institutional religion. The Role of Fathers and Masculinity Sean and Scott discuss how the absen…

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A Soldier’s Journey Through Higher Ed: Stockton’s Troy to Ithica Program 17:15

12d ago17:15

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In this impactful episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, we’re honored to host Dr. Mike Barany, U.S. Army veteran and Director of the Military and Veteran Success Center at Stockton University. Dr. Barany shares his powerful journey from serving as a Cavalry Scout in Iraq to becoming a national leader in veteran student …

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How a program for migrant children is being used to carry out immigration arrests 31:19

12d ago31:19

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New reporting from ProPublica finds the Trump administration is subtly changing the mission of a government agency tasked with helping migrants and protecting kids who cross the border alone. We hear from investigative reporter Lomi Kriel. Then, Author Anthony Horowitz is out with a new book that takes jabs at mystery novels, while still being a gr…

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What the Supreme Court said about birthright citizenship 21:12

4d ago21:12

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The Supreme Court has been hearing arguments about President Trump's executive order trying to end birthright citizenship, which has been paused by numerous federal courts. Law professor and former U.S. attorney Kim Wehle joins us. Then, Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, explains why he thinks House leaders should cut more from the spe…

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#132: South Florida Men's Basketball Coach Bryan Hodgson 23:44

4d ago23:44

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Send us a text On the latest and greatest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show, LT goes one-on-one with South Florida Bulls Men's Head Basketball Coach, Bryan Hodgson. The new leader of USF Hoops tells us what attracted him to South Florida and the expectations for year 1. Really insightful conversation where Coach Talks about Nate …

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The trade war is on pause, but the supply chain is still shaky 21:35

14d ago21:35

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The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on steep tariffs, though products from China will still be taxed at 30%. Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, shares what he's seeing as businesses navigate an uncertain trade climate. And, President Trump is in Qatar, the second stop on his trip in the Middle East. But Democra…

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How to Assess Your Child For Dyslexia At Home For Free! 37:57

14d ago37:57

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Send us a text I don’t want to bury the lede, so here’s the link to the new ROAR@Home online literacy test that your child can take for free! https://roar.stanford.edu/homesignup/ The full interview is well worth a listen as well. Dr. Jason Yeatman is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Department of Psychology at Stanfor…

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What to know about the first days of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial 21:15

15d ago21:15

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The trial of Sean Combs, the media mogul known as Diddy, is underway. Claudia Rosenbaum, a freelance writer for Vulture who is covering the proceedings, joins us. Then, dozens of white South Africans landed outside of Washington on Monday after the Trump administration granted them refugee status. Journalist Kate Bartlett tells us why President Tru…

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Is Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff) 59:52

6d ago59:52

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Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or merely an emotion that is sometimes a valuable and important means of loving people? There have been a myriad of Christians books and podcasts on this topic, and so Sean has invited Biola communications pro…

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U.S. and China call a trade truce, for now 20:43

7d ago20:43

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The U.S. and China have agreed to a ceasefire in a trade war that has rippled across the global economy, with both nations slashing tariffs for the next 90 days as trade negotiations continue. Cornell University's Eswar Prasad explains more. And, President Trump will soon visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Jon Gambrell, Gulf an…

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Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism 1:02:01

11d ago1:02:01

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This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma a new successful argument against transgenderism that Christians need to be aware of A wild conversation about race on the Piers Morgan Show offers important lessons for Christians t…

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131: Florida Gators Associate Head Coach Carlin Hartman 32:35

10d ago32:35

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Send us a text Another great episode as we welcome National Champion Florida Gators Associate Head Coach, Carlin Hartman, of the Florida Gators to the Full Court Press as he shares with us about a life of serving on the basketball court. Coach talks about the whole National Championship experience and can the SEC continue their domination in March?…

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Supporting Military-Affiliated Students at Shawnee State: A Veteran's Perspective 13:53

19d ago13:53

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Welcome to another episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, where we shine a light on institutions making a difference for veterans in higher education. This week, we sit down with Brian Caudill, Air Force veteran and Veteran Engagement Coordinator at Shawnee State University, for a candid and insightful discussion on what…

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AI tools want to be your friend or personal assistant 28:21

10d ago28:21

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An update to Meta's AI chatbot gives users a more social experience, but it'll be a long time before chatbots are able to solve the nation's loneliness crisis. Axios' Ina Fried explains more. And, for as little as $50, you can have a personal assistant. The catch? It's powered by artificial intelligence and records everything you say. The Wall Stre…

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Habemus papam Americanum 28:32

11d ago28:32

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After the white smoke emerged above the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, Chicago native Robert Prevost was introduced as the new pope. Prevost is the first pope from North America. National Catholic Reporter executive editor James Grimaldi joins us. Then, President Trump has come to an agreement with the United Kingdom, marking the first trade…

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Cardinals gather to pick next pope 23:11

12d ago23:11

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We go to St. Peter's Square as Roman Catholic cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to select the next pope. David Gibson of Fordham University is there, along with NPR's Daniel Burke and Claire Giangravè of Religion News Service. And, India launched what it called retaliatory missiles at Pakistan early Wednesday morning. Pakistan is considering i…

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Why Your Dyslexic Kid Needs a Real Summer Break! 17:29

12d ago17:29

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Send us a text It's tempting to encourage our dyslexic kids to keep working on their literacy skills over the summer, but they often need the break! In this video, we break down (pun intended) the reasons why they need breaks, the scientific evidence that breaks are ok, and give you some tips for a great summer. Dyslexia Journey has conversations a…

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What chaos at Newark Airport says about air safety 20:23

13d ago20:23

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Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti talks about concerns for flight safety nationwide following an incident last week at Newark Airport, where air traffic controllers briefly lost all contact with airplanes trying to take off and land there. Then, a new immunotherapy drug could help some cancer patients avoid surgery. Oncologist Dr. Andrea Cer…

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Thinking Biblically About Disability (with Chris Ralston) 37:09

13d ago37:09

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Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for the church? In what sense will disabilities be healed when we meet the Lord? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr Chris Ralston. Guest Bio: D. Christopher Ralston (PhD Rice University…

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How a decline in shipping from China will ripple through the economy 20:32

20d ago20:32

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As consumers brace for fewer options and higher prices on store shelves, Northwest Seaport Alliance co-chair and Port of Tacoma president John McCarthy explains the ripple effect that an expected decline in shipping will have on the U.S. economy. And, Israel has a new plan to "capture Gaza" and take control of the distribution of humanitarian food …

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Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids 59:17

17d ago59:17

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This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events 22 times higher than FDA estimates—raising ethical and philosophical concerns about privacy, safety, and the personhood of the unborn. Fathers Post-COVID: New research shows American dads are spending m…

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Military Student Support at NC State: Nick Drake’s Mission 16:35

18d ago16:35

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Nick Drake, Director of the Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services at North Carolina State University, joins us for an insightful conversation on VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight. As a captain in the North Carolina National Guard and a seasoned higher education leader, Nick brings a unique perspective on what veterans need t…

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Isabel Allende on her new book — and 2 more titles for your summer reading list 32:48

26d ago32:48

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Author Isabel Allende talks about her new book, "My Name is Emilia Del Valle," a historical romance set in the late 1800s about a young female journalist who goes to Chile to cover a brewing civil war. Then, author Zara Chowdhary tells her deeply personal story of growing up in India during a period of anti-Muslim violence in "The Lucky Ones." The …

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What is the real cost of cheap goods from China? 23:22

18d ago23:22

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As President Trump's tariffs take effect, many American consumers will have to wean themselves off cheap goods made in China. Former President Joe Biden's economic adviser Jared Bernstein joins us for more. And, as climate change makes heavy rainfall in London more frequent, Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports on the city's "super sewer" system, des…

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#130: Minnesota State Head Men's Basketball Coach Matt Margenthale 34:01

19d ago34:01

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Send us a text We head to Minnesota to talk Basketball with current Minnesota State Men's Basketball Coach Matt Margenthale on the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show. The new President of the NABC talks the current state of college basketball and what he hopes to achieve in his year of presidency. We take a deep dive into M…

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100 days of Trump: Economy, government cuts and why supporters are sticking with him 28:10

28d ago28:10

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Wednesday marks Trump's 100th day in office. NPR's Scott Horsley looks at the economy after 100 days of the second Trump administration. Then, government programs that serve kids are among the many being slashed by the Trump administration. ProPublica's Eli Hager tells us how those cuts will affect the nation's most vulnerable children. And, we che…

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Is the Trump administration deporting U.S. citizen children? 25:32

20d ago25:32

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Several American citizen children have been sent out of the U.S. in recent days, alongside a parent who was deported, including a four-year-old with late-stage cancer. Doris Meissner of the Migration Policy Institute shares more about what's happening. And, Trump border czar Tom Homan visited Rochester, New York Tuesday, after President Trump signe…

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Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise? 38:45

20d ago38:45

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What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly 2/3 believe it will improve the odds of relationship success, what does the data show about how effective it is? While this is a huge topic in the church and culture today, surprisingly, few people are di…

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Marco Rubio's State Department cuts take aim at human rights programs 22:38

28d ago22:38

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a plan to reorganize the State Department that would eliminate human-rights-focused bureaus and reduce U.S. staff. Jessica Stern, former U.S. special envoy for the human rights of LGBTQ+ persons, joins us. Then, concern is growing that extremism and white supremacism in the military may now be going unchecked…

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Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical? 1:00:51

24d ago1:00:51

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Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court is debating whether parents can opt their kids out of LGBTQ-themed books in elementary schools. The New York Times and USA Today published articles discussing the return to church, particularly among youn…

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Colorado State University’s Veteran Support: Scholarships, Resources & Success Strategies 14:30

1M ago14:30

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🎙 VET S.O.S. – Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight 🎙 In this episode, we explore Colorado State University’s outstanding veteran education programs with Dr. Ben Schrader, Director of Adult Learner and Veteran Services. Dr. Schrader shares his journey from the U.S. Army to academia, his research on veteran activism, and how CSU is leading the wa…

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Reverse Course: Creating clean water, from extreme recycling to solar desalination 34:19

1M ago34:19

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Chicago is set to break ground on a pipeline that will bring water from the Great Lakes to some suburbs whose groundwater is running dry. Joliet, Illinois, is one of those suburbs. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports on the question of who is allowed to use Lake Michigan's water. And, as cities across the West brace for a drier future, they're inves…

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What Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv means for peace talks 24:58

25d ago24:58

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President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's latest attack on Ukraine. NPR Ukraine correspondent Joanna Kakissis shares the latest from Kyiv. And, Trump announced that he would have a private dinner with the top 220 holders of his meme coin. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Dawsey explains more. Then, musician Anoushka Sha…

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#129: Sacramento State Head Men's Basketball Coach Mike Bibby 27:38

28d ago27:38

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Send us a text On the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show, LT goes one-on-one with new Sacramento State Head Men's Basketball Coach Mike Bibby as they chat about the current College Basketball landscape, his playing days in the NBA and at Arizona. Coach also shares what to expect in year 1 for Hornets Basketball and it will …

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