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Chicago Humanities Tapes

Chicago Humanities

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Take a peek into the best moments of the best chats from 30+ years of Chicago Humanities with our new culture-filled podcast - Chicago Humanities Tapes. Join host Alisa Rosenthal as she looks for the answers to humanity's biggest questions by picking the coolest moments from our current season along with programs from our incredible archive dating back to 1991. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or direct from chicagohumanities.org. Chicago Humanities creates experiences through cultur ...
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*Human

*Human Chicago

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Welcome to *Human, a space for dialogue about how we see the world. This is an exploration of how our internal living systems inform how we navigate our lives. We are so thankful for those who have made their stories available for all of us to take in. Here, you’ll listen to people’s real experiences and see how it has shaped the processing of their world, and we hope along the way you’ll discover insight into your own story too. This is an invitation into a deeper exploration of who you are ...
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Ridiculous History

iHeartPodcasts

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Big Brains

University of Chicago Podcast Network

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Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die.
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University of Chicago Human Rights Program Distinguished Lecturer Series

The University of Chicago Human Rights Program

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At the University of Chicago, research and teaching in human rights integrate exploration of the core questions of human dignity with critical examination of the institutions designed to promote and protect human rights in the contemporary world. The University of Chicago Human Rights Program is an initiative unique among its peers for the interdisciplinary focus its faculty and students bring to bear on these essential matters. The Distinguished Lecturer series creates space for dialogue be ...
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Go in-depth with Chicago-area medical pros and community leaders you can trust. Hear directly from the doctors, researchers, and healthcare workers that make Chicago a medical leader, in conversation with Chicago Health’s editorial team. You’ll hear from cardiologists on longevity, researchers on news overload, and our own editors and journalists on why we cover the stories we do. All to give you the context, so you can sort through the noise and make more informed decisions that impact your ...
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Entitled

University of Chicago Podcast Network

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Rights matter, but conversations about rights can be polarizing, confusing and frustrating. Lawyers and law professors Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg have traveled the world getting into the weeds of global human rights debates. On Entitled, they use that expertise to explore the stories and thorny questions around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights. Entitled is produced with the support of University of Chicago Law School and Yale Law School, and is part of the award winni ...
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The University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences' "Dialogo" Podcast brings alumni into conversation with Paul Poast, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Political Science and Deputy Dean for Doctoral Education, and Kelly Pollock, Dean of Students. Each season will feature alumni with careers in a particular field or industry.
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Jung Chicago Radio

C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago

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Jung Chicago Radio is home to a variety of podcasts that range from archival seminar recordings, to interviews to discussion on film, fairy tales, and our programs.
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Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork ...
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Who are The Best People? They’re the most magnetic and engaging people in the room; the ones who know how to get that extra something out of every collaboration, connection, and endeavor. These people are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. Now, in an era of social and political upheaval, The Best People share lessons that we can all use. Listen as Nicolle Wallace seeks varied perspectives on how to keep reaching for truth, decency, and connection.
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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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Making Peace Visible

Making Peace Visible Inc.

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In the news media, war gets more headlines than peace, conflict more airtime than reconciliation. And in our polarized world, reporting on conflict in a way that frames conflicts as us vs. them, good vs. evil often serves to dig us in deeper. On Making Peace Visible, we speak with journalists and peacebuilders who help us understand the human side of conflicts and peace efforts around the world. From international negotiations in Colombia to gang violence disruptors in Chicago, to women advo ...
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Here are full episodes of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" (weeknights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on WCPT Chicago), a radio talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti Vasquez is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy adviser. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her sec ...
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Open Ended

Cher Vincent and James T. Green

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Two best friends blurring the line between fiction and fact. Open Ended is hosted by Cher Vincent and James T. Green, and a member of Postloudness. Learn more at postloudness.com.
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Deep Dish on Global Affairs

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade survive the shock of Trump's tariffs? What's behind the global race for AI dominance? New episod ...
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Hidden True Crime

Hidden True Crime | QCODE

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Hidden True Crime, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into ...
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Making Work Better explores employment law, business issues, and workplace challenges through personal narratives and legal commentary. Our employment attorney experts and their guests discuss everything from new laws and human resources challenges to launching a small business or forging a unique career path. As the flagship program of The Prinz Law Firm in Chicago, this podcast will not feature legal advice—just conversations that help us all to make work better, regardless of our role. Yo ...
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HablArte! Podcast

HablArte! : International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago

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HablArte! is the Official Podcast of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, a non-for-profit organization that promotes, educated and empowers the understanding and cultural acceptance of the Latino diaspora living in Chicago and around the world. For 25 years The Latino Cultural Center of Chicago stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural diversity in our great city. As a cornerstone of Chicago's rich multicultural landscape, we invite you to become an integral par ...
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The Noir Cases is a global true crime podcast spotlighting marginalized voices. Hosted by Nya Starr, each episode dives into BIPOC cases. From unsolved murders to missing persons and survivor accounts, we advocate for the unheard and shed light on the unseen.
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The Glam Reaper Podcast

Jennifer Muldowney

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The Glam Reaper podcast is about telling human stories of life, love and loss through the lens of the funeral world. Without death we never lived. The existence of grief proves love also existed and through life and love we experience loss. We want to tell YOUR story. Reach out to us: www.theglamreaperpodcast.com
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The Spring Street Brief

Spring Street Management Group

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The Spring Street Brief is your daily intelligence briefing on affordable housing in America. In under 3 minutes, get the news that matters: LIHTC allocations, Section 8 voucher updates, HUD policy changes, private activity bonds, state housing finance agency deals, and emerging trends in affordable housing development. Designed for LIHTC investors, affordable housing developers, syndicators, lenders, and policy makers who need to stay ahead of the curve. AI-powered. Human-curated. Brought t ...
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A higher education podcast focused on the transformation of the higher ed landscape. Speaking with college and university leaders, this podcast talks about the trends, ideas and opportunities that are shaping the future of higher education, and provides best practices and advice that leaders can apply to their own institutions.
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Keep Going

Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Two guys - a shoe designer & a coach - talk shit about running, mostly. This podcast is our therapy & fills a critical need for human conversation in our lives. Welcome along for the ride.
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New Year's Day

Atypical Artists

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New Year's Day is a yearly fiction podcast from the team behind The Bright Sessions that comes out every January 1st. Out of the billions of human beings in the world, there are just two that share an earth-shattering secret. Charles Chambers and John Fogg are immortal; since making this discovery, they meet up every 13 years to discuss the world, their lives, and the unique challenges of living forever. It is written and directed by Lauren Shippen, starring Andrew Nowak and Briggon Snow. Fo ...
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Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant, is host of two nationally syndicated radio shows–Steve Dale’s Pet World and The Pet Minute–as well as host of Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, Chicago.
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All Across America

All Across America

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Take a ride from coast to coast without leaving your couch. All Across America is a sonic road trip across the USA, featuring icons, classic Americana, and human-interest stories from the hidden corners of the country. The soul of a nation straight to your speakers!
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The Pie: An Economics Podcast

Becker Friedman Institute at UChicago

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Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research and key events of the day. Hear how the economic pie is at the heart of issues like the aftermath of a global pandemic, jobs, energy policy, and more.
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Creativity isn’t tidy—it’s risky, chaotic, and full of surprises. It’s full of breakthroughs and breakdowns, moments of flow and moments of doubt. Join Mishu Hilmy for unfiltered conversations with artists, filmmakers, musicians, and fearless makers who thrive in the unknown, embrace imperfection, and create at the edge of possibility. This is your front row seat to the self-doubt, unexpected wins, and messy emotional work of making something real. But craft isn’t just about feeling—it’s abo ...
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History Obscura

Mandy Gardner

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What went bump in the night five centuries ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with Mandy Gardner and her coven of cats. This is one history podcast with bite! From ghost stories of the ancient Greeks to reincarnation stories from WWII veterans, History Obscura delivers.
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The longest living human ever recorded made it to 122 years old. Is that age a fantasy for most, or an increasingly realistic possibility? In this episode, we explore the ethics of aging, impacts on aging, and what the future may hold — from research on biological vs. chronological age, to risk factors in our control. Guest: Douglas Vaughn, MD, car…
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Dr. John is back again to discuss the Reiner family. As more info becomes available, he is taking a closer look at the factors that could have led to the murders and what may not have been so obvious to the public beforehand. Sponsors: ASPCA PET INSURANCE: Explore coverage at https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/HIDDEN ONESKIN: Get up to 30% off OneSk…
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A beloved Chicago special education teacher has vanished—and her family is desperate for answers. Linda Brown, 53, was last seen after leaving her home for a routine appointment and never returned, leaving behind her car, her life, and a community in fear. As her husband pleads publicly for help and new video raises troubling questions about her fi…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-hosts Adam Selzer and Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Yasmeen Bankole, candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – Amber Sherman, Memphis-based political activist, podcaster, and chair of the Black Caucus of the Young Democrats of America – Junaid Ahmed, candidate for Congress in the 8th …
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Well, folks, the results are in: 2025 was a rough year for American science. Massive funding cuts to research and development aren't just slowing the pace of innovation -- they're also sending thousands of the nation's best and brightest out of the country... and straight into the arms of nations that would love to have them. What does this mean fo…
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Listen to this special invitation from Rachel Maddow and sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to take advantage of a 3-month free trial! With MS NOW Premium, you can get our entire suite of podcasts – everything from “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell” to “Main Justice” – all ad-free. As a subscriber, you also get exclusive bonus conten…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s pre-Civil War abortion law, and host of “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show” on Civic Media; the show airs Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Central …
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A bombshell moment in court just changed everything in the Nick Reiner case. What was supposed to be a routine arraignment took a shocking turn when high-profile defense attorney Alan Jackson abruptly walked away—then stepped outside and declared, “Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder. Print that.” In this episode, we break down the sudden withdrawa…
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In this episode of Entitled, we speak with Leopoldo López about authoritarianism, resistance, and the future of Venezuela. Recorded before the U.S. intervention, the conversation centers on López’s long opposition to the Maduro regime—through political organizing, imprisonment, exile, and international advocacy. Following the interview, Tom and Cla…
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As the Western world embarks on 2026, Ben, Max and Noel welcome everyone's New Year's resolutions. (Here's hoping that gym schedule continues through February!) In celebration of a "New Year, New Me" mentality, the boys return to the Ridiculous History of Fad Diets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What if we could precisely measure a cell at its most fundamental level? In this episode, we talk with the University of Chicago scientist Peter Maurer about how he and his colleagues made the breakthrough discovery of turning a protein found in living cells into the first biological quantum bit, also known as a qubit. Maurer explains how quantum s…
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In the world of spirits and apparitions, the poltergeist is a unique type of ghost -- one known for its alleged ability to move physical objects (often in violent, unpredictable ways), to target and torment specific human beings and, perhaps strangest of all, to suddenly, one day, disappear. While not everyone uses the name 'poltergeist,' legends o…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Carmen Navarre Gercone and their guests are – Dan Carter-Hope of Faulty Towers: The Original Dining Experience – Ben Cominos, WHBY “Outside the Box” host – Matt McNeil, host of “The Matt McNeil Show,” weekdays at 9:00 p.m. on WCPT. He calls in from Minnesota on today’s deadly ICE shooting in Minneapo…
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Today's Morning Minyan features “Modeh Ani” by Nefesh Mountain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFOms2QxFTo&list=RDzFOms2QxFTo&start_radio=1 Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan. You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai. https://mishkan.shulcloud.com…
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A single 911 call changed everything in the Spencer and Monique Tepe case—and now, for the first time, you can hear it. Newly released audio captures the exact moment fear turns into horror, as a coworker realizes there’s a body inside the Tepe home… while the children are still there. In this episode, we break down the chilling 911 call, new surve…
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Try out a side project of mine, Cinch Academy! We discuss AI, social media, tech trends and more with the team at Cinch Communications every month. If you like it, please follow, subscribe and share! Thanks a lot, friends! Here the Spotify link for the show: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WNgvHuDTNbquSCFqnGWpj?si=badefb6ce09f46d7 Music from Canva…
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As Ben, Matt and Noel return from a holiday break, they recall a shocking discovery from their earlier investigation into the Atlas Network. What exactly is the 'National Endowment for Democracy'? Why does this... quasi-private, government-funded, global entity have so many people so concerned? Also, why are so many people calling it 'a new CIA'? W…
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On today's show: – Devin Remiker, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteran running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois – Kevin Morrison, 15th District County Board commissioner and candidate for Congress in the 8th District of Illinois – Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Part…
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Nowadays beef, chicken and pork are the most common meats in the US -- but, not so long ago, that could have all changed. Join the guys as they travel back to the early 1900s, when Louisiana congressman Robert Broussard proposed an unorthodox solution to the nation's crippling meat shortage: the introduction of African Hippopotamuses to Gulf Coast …
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Standard measures of intergenerational mobility treat parental income as a single average across childhood. In this episode, Steven Durlauf, Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy and Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility, describes how parental income during the tw…
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The world of professional sports is a multi-billion dollar industry -- and even the most ardent fans may not know what actually happens away from the bright lights and cheering crowds. Join Ben and special guest, journalist Tim Livingston, the creator of Whistleblower, as they dive into the strange, twisting tale of one of the NBA's biggest conspir…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Dan Schaefer and their guests are – Warren Hawk Preis and Peter Sarelas of Source Solar Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Earlier this year, two children went missing in Milwaukee. Despite the pleas of their parents and loved ones, the local police did not treat these children as "critically missing," meaning they issued no Amber Alert. Desperate for answers, family members took matters into their own hands, tracing one of the missing children's phones to a duplex in …
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Happy New Year! This week, we’re revisiting an episode we recorded back in September with the iconic folk singer, songwriter, and activist, Joan Baez. Please enjoy! We’ll be back with new episodes next week. Legendary singer and activist Joan Baez still marches in protests; but she also performs in a circus, dances with drag queens and does whateve…
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A trusted dentist doesn’t show up for work. His wife doesn’t answer her phone. And inside a quiet Columbus neighborhood, police discover a nightmare: Spencer and Monique Tepe shot dead in their home, their two young children still inside—alive, crying, and alone. No forced entry. No weapon. No clear motive. In this episode, we walk through the chil…
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It's the New Year of 2026! Let us embrace empathy, learning and benevolent mindsets more than ever. It's always up to us to ensure that the light of human understanding and intellectualism does not die out during dark ages. Peace be with us all! Music from Fesliyan Studios and Podcastle. The introductory poem is an excerpt from "The Death of the Ol…
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Four-year-old Johnathan Everett “John John” Boley has been found dead—and the ending to this search is as heartbreaking as it is haunting. After days of unanswered questions, authorities located Johnathan’s body in a rural wooded area just miles from where he vanished, with his loyal black Labrador, Buck, alive beside him. In this episode, we walk …
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Today, most people probably don't remember the career of once-famous charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles -- however, in his day we was a cultural icon, one of the most famous athletes in Rome. Join the guys as they explore the story Diocles and trace one professor's quest to figure out exactly how much cash Diocles made in modern terms. See omnystud…
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On today's show Patti is joined by guest co-host Paul Farahvar and their guest is – Demi Palecek, member of Illinois Veterans for Change and Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th District of Illinois Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-i…
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Ben Storey and Jenna Silber Storey serve as Senior Fellows at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), specializing in research surrounding liberal education, civic thought, and the university's relationship to society. Prior to joining AEI, Ben served as the Jane Gage Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, and J…
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Officially formed in 1999, Nunavut is the newest and most northerly territory of Canada. This sparsely-populated region is home unique wildlife, ancient culture and, it seems, a mystery. Join Ben, Matt and Noel as they unravel the strange story of a bizarre, unexplained sound emerging from the seafloor -- it's allegedly terrified migratory animals,…
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Happy New Year! It's no secret that MTV fundamentally changed the nature of media and entertainment. But how did it actually get started? What made the world so obsessed with the concept of "Music Television"? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max get to learn the true origin story of MTV from none other than the legendary co-founder, Tom Freston. …
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