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In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.
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Workers' Lit

Workers' Lit

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Home of the Socialist Shelf book review podcast AND the Unfit to Print weekly news roundup and commentary podcast. Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
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Close Reads Podcast

Goldberry Studios

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Close Reads is a book-club podcast for the incurable reader co-hosted by David Kern, Heidi White, Sean Johnson, and occasionally Tim McIntosh. We read good books and talk about them. This is a show for amateurs in the best sense. This is not an experts show: we’re book lovers, book enthusiasts. Our goal is have empathetic and intelligent conversations about good books. Close Reads is produced by Goldberry Studios, the podcast wing of Goldberry Books, a family-run indie bookshop in Concord, N ...
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Bloody Good Reads

Snakebite Horror

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Blood Good Reads is a flag ship podcast from Bloody Good Screen where host Mark Goddard interviews amazing horror authors and invites them to talk about three books they love. The podcast will also delve in to the careers of the authors to find what makes them the writers they are today. We also host the Movie Club podcast aswell. Follow us over on Twitter @bloodygoodreads Any suggestions of authors you would like to hear on the show? email us:[email protected] ‘RSSVERIFY’
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The Dynamo Football Book Club is the podcast for football fans who love a good read. Each week, we dive into books by and about footballers — from autobiographies and biographies to ghostwritten epics and hidden gems. If Vardy’s vodka, Maradona mayhem, or the Cruyff kidnapping are your thing,, we’ve got you covered. We read em, so you don’t have to (although some of em you really ought to). The episodes are not tied to the match day cycle and can be listened to any time and in any order. Exp ...
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FVRL ReadRadio Podcast

Fraser Valley Regional Library

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Are you looking for something good to read? Or watch? Or listen to? Tune in to Fraser Valley Regional Library’s ReadRadio podcast for some great recommendations. In each episode we will highlight some of the library’s books, movies and TV shows that you might not know about. All reviewed materials are available for loan in the FVRL catalogue. Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving nearly 680,000 people in i ...
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Plegge's Pages

Derek Plegge

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Hey everybody, my name is Derek Plegge and I am the host of Plegge's Pages! As a husband, father, and small town pastor, I have found immense benefit from reading Christian books. In this podcast, I hope to not only share my love for reading, but also direct you to some life-changing books!
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Hi, this is Lyla &… Dad! We love reading great kid’s stories & hope you enjoy listening to our Podcast. You can listen to loads more stories & request one via our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddad Find us on Instagram @letsreadwithlylaanddad Support Let’s Read with Lyla & Dad; https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=32QZVUXNDDW8G ”What do we say, what do we say, we say.... LET’S READ!”
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Readings of the Gospel from the Traditional Latin Mass for every day. I am using “The Saint Andrew Daily Missal”. Imprimatur Jos Van Der Meersch 1945. I am also using “The Roman Missal (1962)” Most Reverend Fabian W Bruskewitz, DD, STD, Bishop of Lincoln. Saint readings are taken from “Saints for Young People for Every Day of the Year”. Imprimatur Richard Cardinal Cushing Archbishop of Boston 1963. For the descriptions, I am using the Online Douay Rheims Bible to paste the Bible readings and ...
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A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy

Beowulf Rochlen | Progressive Democracy Advocate and Content Creator

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Positive, progressive news for democracy daily! Democrats, Leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult times. Sure, read the bad news, but then listen to us! Send good news tips to [email protected] or 202-656-6271 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor

The 5th Element Podcast Network

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Welcome to "What's Good?", where I tackle a myriad of subjects: From Film/TV to Music, to Tech, Race & Society; Current Affairs and many more, through my eyes and the eyes of the writers I read. So if you take an interest in anything I feel like talking about any given week, along with the occasional interview with Friends of 5E, then this is your podcast. A 5EPN Original.
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Pursuit: The Founders' Guide to Happiness

National Constitution Center

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Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, is a 12-part series hosted by Jeffrey Rosen featuring Ken Burns and leading scholars. It explores how the founders understood personal growth and lifelong learning as essential to the common good, why those ideas matter today, and how you can put them into practice.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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good bookin

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Join Sarah, Ruthie, and Breena weekly as they discuss all things related to books. Simply, they are best friends who love to read. They'll talk about their current book club picks, favorite book series, book rankings, and so much more!
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You know that guy that reads all the time, and always has a book recommendation for you? Well, I read and/or produce hundreds of audiobooks a year, and when I read one that has good material, I feature it here. This is my Recommended Listening list. These choices are not influenced by authors or sponsors, just books worthy of your consideration.
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Handmade Humanity

Austin Hoffman

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"A classic is something everybody wants to have read, but no one wants to read." Good things are not hard to find, but they are hard to like. In a world in which almost everything else fades, some good things last, but they are an acquired taste. The Handmade Humanity podcast helps develop your appetite for good things that have stood the test of time. Join Austin and Max as they explore the riches of the classical tradition and bring ancient ideas to the modern era. It can be difficult to b ...
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The Reef Podcast is a podcast where we interview all content creators wether you have 1 follower or a million you will get interviewed no matter how big or small you are, we plan on doing it on Sundays, sometimes we will have special guests and there will be episodes where we try to bring positive and good outlooks in life and read motivation to encourage people to be their selves and not get judge for who they are.
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We Read Movies

We Read Movies

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There are good gay movies out there, but we won't be talking about them. We're three unqualified nobodies who discuss the very worst that gay cinema has to offer. At We Read Movies, we don't just watch movies, we read them for filth.
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Karma’s My Bitch

karmasmyb*tch

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In 2018 we had an idea. With Liz’s direct line to the universe and Rhea’s addiction to asking questions, we figured that we could find out some interesting stuff. Turns out hating your life doesn’t change anything but making karma your bitch does. Whether it’s dating, sex, work or family, there is always another perspective. And making the choice to listen to it can unlock everything. To discover more about us and read our books, head to www.wearekmb.com.
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People

Penguin Random House

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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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Welcome to Read Right-to-Left: a manga podcast from two fans hoping to discuss, celebrate and criticize the many, many things we read in our favorite hobby! (With a little fangirling thrown in the mix, too!!) Find us on YouTube @ Simply Gee
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Spine Crackers

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Spine Crackers is an in-depth literary analysis podcast where we discuss a different book every other week, with some jokes and goofs tossed in for good measure. Follow us on instagram, twitter, facebook, etc. and check out our patreon! We post our next read on twitter so you can keep up and read along with us if you like. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spinecrackers https://www.patreon.com/spinecrackers [email protected]
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In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement. It’s this thing that happens when we ask a small group of cattle, maybe a cow, or a pair to move out in a certain direction and their movement draws the whole herd into moving in the same direction. Good movement happens when we approach the cattle with a positive attitude, read and really listen to what they’re telling us, and communi ...
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I read and talk about the original run of Jimmy Olsen comics from Otto Binder to Jack Kirby to see what made this character so fun and wacky. I also make some jokes, observations, and just have a good time. Also Darkseid makes his first appearance in a Jimmy Olsen comic, so if you want to know how the leader of Apokolips started out there you'll have to tune in. Everyone is welcome so if you’re looking to learn a little more about Jimmy Olsen, want something new to listen to, or just want to ...
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Good Bad Billionaire

BBC World Service

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How did the richest people on the planet make their billions? Find out with the Good Bad Billionaire podcast - now with a chance for you to have your say. Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire. In each episode of Good Bad Billionaire, BBC Business Editor Simon Jack and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng analyse the lives of the super-rich, and try to understand what motivates billionaires like Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey. From acting-giant tu ...
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Hate Expectations

Lizzy Palmer and Nathan Beeler

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Good books are read For adaptations that blew. Come hear a discussion By the H.E. crew. Lizzy and Nate and the occasional guest dissect novels, novellas, short stories, plays, leaflets, cereal boxes -- anything that was later turned into a movie. They pillory plot differences, castigate casting choices, and revel in all that is right.
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Read The Damn Book

Michelle Glogovac

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Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast. Created for people who believe books and stories can change lives, not just fill shelves. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and a serious frustration with performative book culture, this show puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the authors and the stories that matter. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond blurbs ...
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Slow Readers

Daniel Gonzalez

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Daniel Gonzalez and Gabriel Mara tempt fate by discussing books, reading, and trying to read in today's busy world. For the book lovers, the light readers, the speed readers, and for those who show up for the company!
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Good Morning Book Club

Vicky and Kristen

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Do you want someone to discuss your current read with!? Look no further! We’re Vicky and Kristen, longtime book besties who love to talk about the books we’re reading. Think of us as your virtual book club. Join us each week in our discussions. We will post the books we’re reading that month on our social media accounts, so you can join us. We’ll release every Wednesday morning for your morning commute!
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Maxwell Lander is an educator and photographer in eastern Canada. Aaron King is an editor and collage artist in the Midwestern US. They're both game designers, and together, they read RPG books, find the good bits, and discuss them critically. Welcome to RTFM.
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THE YEARS by Annie Ernaux chosen by Richard BensonTHE CORNER THAT HELD THEM by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by Amy SackvilleCOFFEE AND CIGARETTES by Ferdinand von Schirach chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer and former editor of the Face Richard Benson talks to fellow writer Amy Sackville and presenter Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.Richard …
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Seb the slug feels very sad when other slugs say hurtful things to him. But with his Mothers help & her kind words, Seb learns how he can keep his head held held high & why it’s so important to be kind.Listen to loads more great stories & request one on our Patreon; patreon.com/letsreadwithlylaanddadFind us on Instagram @letsreadwithlylaanddad…
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Send us a text It’s Halloween, which can only mean one thing — time for the Bloody Good Screen crew to dive headfirst into some gloriously dodgy sequels! This week, Mark, Taz, Niall, and Marcus tackle the sixth entries in three legendary horror franchises: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare Friday the 13th Part…
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Growing up in Austria-Hungary, Hedy Lamarr had two great passions: acting and inventing. She’s best known for her work in Hollywood, stunning American audiences with her beauty and compelling dramatic talents. But recently she’s earned recognition for her technological contributions as well. She and her friend, the composer George Antheil, received…
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You know how Lauren said that with the cooler weather, we can cuddle up and read together? She and Grace explore the benefits of reading together and talk about how to start a read-aloud culture in your family! ************ The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon Tonight You Are My Bab…
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Overnight, Seka Torlak’s life as a regular teenager is upended as Srebrenica, her once peaceful town, falls under siege and she faces starvation, shelling, and sniper attacks. When desperately needed antibiotics and food disappear and are sold on the black market, Seka vows to investigate the corruption and bring the culprits to justice. As the war…
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The team is now 0-5 in the Big Ten, and losing in all aspects of the game. What is there to do? The boys talk about the game, the program, and the way forward. And they take your Social Media questions. Join us next week ​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@spartan_pod…
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Send us a text This week Vicky and Kristen discuss The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager. Tune in for a lot of drinking, plot twists, and a soul who just needs to rest. If you liked this episode, please give us a 5 star rating, like, and subscribe! We post new episodes every Wednesday. If you want more, including our monthly book picks and funny…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a wave of uplifting stories that showcase the power of community action and progressive victories. We start with a significant ruling from a panel of federal judges blocking Texas from using its gerrymandered congressional map in the upcoming 2026 elections, a crucial win for…
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Forget I Exist: When we are in bliss, there’s a fundamental aspect to our way of life that comes from how we express ourselves. This isn’t easy to do when we’ve been wired to censor or control our words and actions. In this episode, we discuss how natural our self expression becomes and how we no longer need to tolerate all the superficial games th…
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Gucci Mane’s new memoir Episodes covers a range of difficult topics: depression, mania, anxiety, drug abuse. There are even pages of the book that are blacked out to reflect the rapper’s gaps in memory. Writer Kathy Iandoli worked with Gucci on the project – and she’s become the go-to writer for rappers looking to tell their stories. In today’s epi…
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It’s injury time on Injury Time ⏱️⚽️ In Episode 20, we pay homage to all those fine fellows whose careers were brought to a premature end due to injury 🤕💔 From the most famous (David Busst) 😬 to some of the more obscure and unlikely — including the goalkeeper who ended his career up a tree while rescuing a cat 🧤🐈🌳 There is also the harrowing tale o…
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Welcome to a new series on one of Shakespeare’s most delightful and brilliant plays! In this episode, which is about act one, we discuss why it’s so beloved, the way Shakespeare’s unfurls the story while also offering complex layers of humor, whether you can tell when characters are being honest, Don Pedro’s scheming, and much more! Happy listening…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill ordering the release of the Justice Department's files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Beowulf Rochlen | Progressive Democracy Advocate and Content Creator
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In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac explores the joys and benefits of joining or starting a book club. Michelle shares her personal experiences as a reader and book-club participant, offering practical tips on how to create a fun, engaging, and meaningful space for discussion. She highlights the power of community, the sim…
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Misty Copeland broke barriers in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to be named Principal Ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. She didn’t begin dancing until she was 13—and once she found ballet, she leapt fearlessly into her future. Now, Misty is opening doors for girls who never saw themselves represented in ballet, proving that tale…
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Football continues to death spiral with yet another conference loss to a team without a coach and NCAA sanctions to boot. And if things couldn't get worse, Plum has a facial hair mishap. Ack! Fortunately it was a good week for hockey, basketball, and soccer. We break it all down, then take your social media questions. Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter…
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You know how the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas give us lots of opportunities to spend time with extended family? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Annie Knazs Jung to discuss how we can navigate relationships with those whose beliefs are very different than our own. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circ…
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Breaking into a new genre can feel intimidating. Today Anne is talking with a reader who is keen to explore cozy mysteries, but isn't sure where to begin. Amber Richcreek lives in Bellingham, Washington with her family, where she’s a pre-k teacher and enjoys baking and photography in her spare time. She’s also a lifelong reader and a fan of emotion…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a wave of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience and activism of communities across America. We kick off with the Sunrise Movement's bold new campaign aimed at replacing corporate-aligned incumbents with progressive champions dedicated to climate action and social ju…
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You may have heard of a bog — those wet, mucky environments found mostly in the northern temperate pockets of Canada or Europe — but did you know that bogs can preserve human bodies for thousands of years? Anna North’s Bog Queen, part-history and part-mystery, explores the abiotic relationship between humans and what may be their greatest protector…
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In today's episode, I'm talking about the hidden wounds behind the Four Horsemen of Communication. I really want to peel back the layers further and look at the wounds beneath the behaviors. Stonewalling (my personal default + the one for many of you as well) is often the body's cry for safety. Our nervous system is overwhelmed and shutting down be…
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In this episode, Jeffrey Rosen, Professor David Blight and filmmaker Ken Burns explore how a lifelong love of learning and a desire to promote justice shaped the life of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. He met Abraham Lincoln three times, and those three meetings helped shape Lincoln’s evolving views on emancipation. Stay Connected and Learn More Q…
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What if you could really, really, REALLY go on the computer? William Gibson asks this vital question in his 1984 sci-fi classic, "Neuromancer," and today we're joined by Trevor Strunk of "No Cartridge" to consider just that! How did AI get so lame? Why are tech oligarchs the worst? How do we feel about hot women with claws? All will be revealed... …
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A judge has found evidence of “government misconduct” today in how a Donald Trump-aligned prosecutor secured criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Beowulf Rochlen | Progressive Democracy Advocate and Content Creator
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In this week’s Kids’ ReadRadio podcast, Sally shares the 5 Worlds Series. These graphic novels are filled with colourful drawings and fun characters set in a magical galaxy unlike our own. This series is ideal for middle school students or older.The first book in the series is 5 Worlds: The Sand Warrior. The Five Worlds are on the brink of extincti…
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This episode features three spectacular stories in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #10: Jimmy Olsen's Martian Pal (All criminal's carry an educational diagram of their plan at all times), Jimmy Olsen's Forgotten Adventure (Jimmy must have a ton of head trauma), and Jungle Jimmy Olsen (Never let a monkey near you drink!). If you want to see images from t…
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22 And Jesus answering, saith to them: Have the faith of God. Et respondens Jesus ait illis : Habete fidem Dei. 23 Amen I say to you, that whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed and be cast into the sea, and shall not stagger in his heart, but believe, that whatsoever he saith shall be done; it shall be done unto him. Amen dico vobis…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of inspiring stories that uplift and empower those fighting for democracy and social justice. We kick off with a surprising call from Donald Trump urging House Republicans to support the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a shift …
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Best-selling author Margaret Atwood says she originally rejected the idea of writing a memoir. But she warmed up to the idea after she began to think of a memoir as a recollection of “stupid things you did, near-death events, catastrophes, and surprising highlights and jokes.” Now, at age 85, Atwood is out with Book of Lives. In today’s episode, sh…
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Lakshmi Mittal grew up in Kolkata, where he gained early experience in his father’s steel business before founding his own steel mill in Indonesia in his twenties. By adopting mini-mill technology and electric arc furnaces, Lakshmi Mittal produced steel more efficiently than traditional methods and began acquiring underperforming state-owned mills …
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“9:18. As he was speaking these things unto them, behold a certain ruler came up, and adored him, saying: Lord, my daughter is even now dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live. “9:19. And Jesus rising up followed him, with his disciples. 9:20. And behold a woman who was troubled with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him…
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Did you know that Good News For Lefties is featured on the Progressive Voices Network? That's right, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine s…
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In a world often filled with negativity, it’s refreshing to take a moment to celebrate the positive strides being made in our communities. In this episode, Wendy King shares a series of uplifting stories that highlight the resilience and determination of those fighting for democracy and social justice. One of the most significant stories comes from…
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13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. Vos estis sal terrae. Quod si sal evanuerit, in quo salietur? ad nihilum valet ultra, nisi ut mittatur foras, et conculcetur ab hominibus. 14 You are the light of the world…
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We speak with Gabrielle Oliveira, the Jorge Paulo Lemann Associate Professor of Education and Brazil Studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She is the author of "Now We Are Here: Family Migration, Children’s Education, and Dreams for a Better Life." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lef…
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In this uplifting episode of Good News for Lefties, Wendy King highlights the positive strides being made in the fight for social justice and community support. From a judge's ruling for the release of detainees in Chicago to the ongoing efforts of union workers advocating for fair wages, this episode is filled with stories that inspire hope. New e…
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James Baldwin’s recent centennial birthday allowed us to discuss one of his most celebrated novels, Giovanni’s Room. Andrew Limbong and B. A. Parker are joined by NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour’s Glen Weldon, examining the story of three lovers, chasing connection, love, and acceptance in 1950s Paris. Special guest Garth Greenwell also drops by to sh…
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11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. Ego sum pastor bonus. Bonus pastor animam suam dat pro ovibus suis. 12 But the hireling, and he that is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and flieth: and the wolf catcheth, and scattereth the sheep: Mercenarius aute…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we highlight the growing momentum for change as Americans demand better leadership and accountability. A recent AP-NORC poll reveals a staggering drop in public satisfaction with Donald Trump's management of the economy, now at just 33%. This discontent is fueling a call for community-driven solutions and c…
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