Best Inspirational Discourse Podcasts (2025)

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The Best-Of James Traficant Speeches – Annotated by Nick Gillespie of Reason Magazine 46:12

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At some point, close listeners to C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" might have wondered: Why have we never done an episode featuring the best-of James Traficant? Well – wonder no more. Because – it's this week's episode! Why now? Two reasons: 1. This podcast is running on May 8th - That's right – Congressman James Traficant's birthday … he was born on …

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"I have not Finished...": Rokahya Diallo on being Black, Muslim, and frequently interrupted (Emilie Diouf, JP) 48:39

7d ago48:39

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Emilie Diouf of Brandeis English, whose monograph on genocide and trauma is forthcoming, joins John to speak with the celebrated French journalist and activist Rokahya Diallo. Diouf places Diallo within a transnational black intellectual tradition, founded in the interwar period in the Negritude movement; it was then that Paulette, Jeanne, and Anne…

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Ronald Reagan and Brian Mulroney: A U.S.-Canada Friendship 24:57

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Can you imagine a time when a U.S. President and a Canadian Prime Minister were friends? ... And said nice things about each other in public? ... And the nice things they said about each other in public were neither remarkable nor newsworthy? Well, here's proof that such a time once existed: "The fact that we go on, we got along, President Reagan a…

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Beltane: Animating the Vertical Axis 1:19:14

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Happy Beltane, Friends. As we reflect more on “Beauty and the Beast,” we also explore embodiment rituals for accessing the vertical axis of our sovereign journey. Indeed, Beltane symbolism invokes celebratory images of the May Pole. So, too, can we shift our engagement with the chakras along our human vertical axis in service to alignment with our …

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Beauty and the Beast 31:09

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Hi Friends! Today we navigate the confluence of several themes: a unique version of the fairytale “The History of Beauty and the Beast,” the occasion of Beltane drawing near, and The Wild Marriage. What do these tributaries share? How do they feed and amplify each other? To what sovereign ocean are we heading? Join me! Musical selections: Timeless …

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The Washington Hilton Is 60 — And Still Hosting the WHCA Dinner 13:10

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It's time for the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. But this year: No comedian. Which means: No jokes about C-SPAN … or about the Washington Hilton. In the past, at every dinner, there seemed to be at least one joke made about one or the other ... or sometimes both in the same joke — Like Conan O'Brien p…

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112. Creating Joy and Community Through Poetry w/ West Hollywood Poet Laureate Jen Cheng

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Dan Dissinger celebrates National Poetry Month with the West Hollywood Poet Laureate, Jen Cheng. They talk about Jen’s multi-hyphenate creative journey, her dedication to blending East-West influences in her writing and workshops, her role as the creator of the Palabras Literary Salon, and the importance of “artist dates.” Dan asks Jen to explain w…

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Four Former WHCA Presidents Tell Us Their Favorite Big Media Dinner Moments and Inside Stories 1:10:22

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The White House Correspondents Association dinner is just a week away. The big annual media black tie shindig in the basement of the Washington Hilton typically has several surprises. Like this film shown during 2000 dinner. "I want to thank the Academy for this tremendous honor. This may be the greatest moment of my life. I mean, hear since i was …

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Apr 13 2025 AN 47.10 Inspiring Sign & SN 22.37 Ananda Sutta 39:39

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Talking about the proof for the 6Rs and the arising of all forms.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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How did a 1996 Senate Whitewater Hearing Seen on C-SPAN Inspire the Hit 2025 Netflix Series "The Residence"? 35:03

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Thirty years ago, C-SPAN showed the Senate Whitewater Committee hearings. The Special Committee to Investigate Whitewater Development Corporation and Related Matters was created in May 1995. Hearings ran for 300 hours over 60 sessions across 13 months. Did anything concrete come out of those hearings seen on C-SPAN? Well – at least one thing. A hit…

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Apr 6 2025 AN 6.63 Penetrative Discourse -Delson Armstrong 1:18:24

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What is the actual origin of craving, of the world? Delson explains how trouble arises for us and its always up to us! www.dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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A Republican President, Canada, and Tariffs: What Ronald Reagan Said and Did 14:41

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If you're listening closely to the language currently being used by leaders of the United States and Canada about each other -- what a Republican president once said about the two countries might seem unfamiliar. The American people know that putting up walls around our country is a prescription for ruin, not renewal. What the world and the United …

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111. Sailing Without Ahab w/ Dr. Steve Mentz

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Dan Dissinger welcomes back his former professor Dr. Steve Mentz, chair of the Saint John’s University English Department, to discuss his latest book of poems Sailing Without Ahab and the Blue Humanities. They dive into (no pun intended) Dr. Mentz’s writing journey in and out of the poems in Sailing Without Ahab, the interconnected writing process …

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Mar 30, 2025 MN 2 All the Taints -Talk with Delson Armstrong on Zoom Sunday Session 53:23

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Delson reads and explains sutta MN 2 All the Taints - This is how to handle and eliminate Hindrances to the meditation AND life.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Dissolving the Concept of Self with Metta-1 hr guided with Bell 1:01:12

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This is another guided meditation from Delson Armstrong whereby he takes you through the Metta meditation and subsequently ends with looking at the 5 aggregates and seeing their impersonality. Guided Meditation 1 hr with BellBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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The Magic Story 56:33

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The Magic Story by Frederick van Rensselaer Dey. Musical selection: Findings by August Wilhelmsson Donations: http://paypal.com/paypalme/LoriGreenPodcast

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Quantum Recap 1:05:24

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Hi Friends! Happy Spring. Today we revisit a few themes with an emphasis on precision and deeper quantum understanding. For example, we explore why the concept of “attracting” an outcome is not helpful in actually experiencing the heart’s desires. We also enjoy the power and clarity of Discourse 2 from The I Am Discourses, which highlights the invo…

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Annual Baseball Episode: An Oral History of the Washington Nationals, As Told By Congress 30:54

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October 31st, 2019. The U.S. House debates and passes a resolution laying out the rules in the first impeachment inquiry of President Trump. House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer addresses the House that day — but there's something else on his mind as well: Today is a serious day. Last night was an extraordinary night. I rise for the millions of peop…

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Devouring Form and Remorse-Talk on the 5 aggregates and Remorse -Delson Armstrong 50:06

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Khandhasamyutta Sn 22.79 (7) Sutta for Mar 23rd Also AN 2.108 Remorseful dhammasukha.orgBy Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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The JFK Assassination, Oliver Stone, and Conspiracy Theories — Now with President Trump 35:17

2M ago35:17

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On the third day of his second administration, President Trump signed six executive orders. One was: Declassifying files pertaining to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The inclusion of JFK was of particular interest to the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly." Three years …

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Three Top Political Podcasters Share Their Favorite Moment From The House on TV 38:18

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Next week is C-SPAN's 46th anniversary…. On March 19th, 1979, House TV began – for the first time Americans could watch live gavel to gavel coverage of the U.S. House floor on their television. … It was Day One of privately funded C-SPAN. To mark this anniversary on this podcast, we're trying something new. We asked three of America's greatest poli…

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Guided Lovingkindness/Contentment Meditation w/David Johnson 1 Hr- Bell 57:19

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Lovingkindness & Contentment- from radiating the feeling to yourself, to a friend and to all directions and all beings. Contentment is contemplated. A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught: https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/ How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness What are the 6R…

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DEBT FRET: In their First Speeches to Congress, New Presidents Aguish About the National Debt 12:45

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When presidents come into office, traditionally their first big speech to Congress is about the budget. Like President Trump this past week. Instead of a State of the Union address, new presidents share their economic agenda and vision for the coming four years. And almost always in that big budget speech, they anguish over the escalating national …

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110. Embracing Authentic Writing w/ Medium’s CEO Tony Stubblebine

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Dan Dissinger welcomes Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium.com, to talk about the power of authenticity in writing online and how Medium’s platform helps to create a space where authors of all levels can find and cultivate an audience. Tony dives into how he went from software engineer to the CEO of Medium.com. He shares his goals for Medium to create …

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Accompanied by Lovingkindness SN 46.54 Brahma Viharas lead to Nibbana 56:13

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By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Contact and Existence w Delson Armstrong Sunday Sutta Session Feb 9 2025 50:39

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SN 12.26By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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2025 Guided 5 Aggregate Meditation with Lovingkindness 1 hr -Delson Armstrong 1:01:12

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Delson Armstrong takes us through developing lovingkindness to persons and directions and then takes us on a tour of the 5 aggregates of existence with the hope of seeing them as non-self and empty. This is the 2nd version of this meditation he has guided.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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The I Am Discourses: Introduction 50:56

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Hi Friends, Today we explore discourse one of The I Am Discourses attributed to Count St. Germain. The material is transcribed by Guy Ballard who also went by the pen name of Godfre Ray King. While we won’t read/engage with the discourses in their entirety, we will nevertheless be referencing this inspired material in the year ahead. The I Am Disco…

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SNL’S Chris Farley as Speaker Newt Gingrich: An Oral History 18:56

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If someone were to ask you: name your favorite moment in Congress involving a character from Saturday Night Live -- how would you respond? There’s a good chance you would say it was this: Chris Farley – as Speaker Newt Gingrich – with Speaker Newt Gingrich –– August 4th, 1995 … It was the 100th day of the new Republican majority in the House of Rep…

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Ting Guo, "Religion, Secularism, and Love As a Political Discourse in Modern China" (Amsterdam UP, 2025) 1:17:36

3M ago1:17:36

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What is the meaning of love in modern Chinese politics? Why has 愛 ai (love) been a crucial political discourse for secular nationalism for generations of political leaders as a powerful instrument to the present day? Religion, Secularism, and Love as a Political Discourse in Modern China (Amsterdam University Press, 2025) offers the first systemati…

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The Nature of Spiritual Authority (Podcast) 18:06

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Discover the true nature of spiritual authority through the Greek concept of "Exousia." Bishop Houston reveals how authentic spiritual authority flows from divine appointment, not human acknowledgment. Learn why authority comes through surrender rather than striving and how connection to the divine source empowers genuine spiritual leadership. "C H…

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Congress Revises and Extends "Saturday Night Live" 28:50

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"Saturday Night Live" – The comedy show has been on TV for half a century. And it seems like Congress has been talking about it for nearly that long. Like Democratic Senator Al Gore in 1990: "I saw a television show recently called Saturday Night Live, Mr. President. They have the habit of putting on humorous pretend commercials that look like real…

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Harnessing Humility: The Transformative Power of Kenosis 11:07

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"Exploring the depths of spirituality, faith, and personal growth through the lens of kenosis (self-emptying). Join me on a journey of discovery, transformation, and unlock potential." "C H O F Ministry: "Advancing God's Kingdom Through Innovative Education and Transformation."By Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr, Inspirationalist

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Wild Love 44:34

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Today, Friends, we revisit our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of love. What distinguishes Divine Love from our human stories of “love.” Exploring this most important topic in the context of our disciplines of mind and imagination, we add the power and embodiment of authentic Love to our ever expanding identity of ourselves. Join me for spirited, s…

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Introducing Inspired Belonging

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Dan & Stephanie Renée Payne start a series of podcast episodes called “Inspired Belonging” on Writing Remix. On this inaugural episode, Dan & Stephanie explore their thoughts and understandings of belonging, it’s connection to writing, and how the late great bell hooks plays such a deep role in Inspired Belonging workshops, presentations, and pedag…

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Let’s Talk Tommy Gun - And Massacre 20:32

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Americans are celebrating Valentine's Day. So, let's remember – the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Here's President Bill Clinton, speaking on February 15th, 1994 – the day after Valentine’s Day, to the law enforcement community in London Ohio … In the last three decades, violent crimes have increased by 300 percent. Over the last three years, almost…

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109. Reimagining Assessments: Exploring the Untapped Benefits of Contract Grading w/ Dr. Leah Pate, Dr. Tamara Black, & Dr. Rory Lukins

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Dan welcomed his colleagues in the USC Writing Program Dr. Leah Pate, Dr. Tamara Black, & Dr. Rory Lukins to do a deep dive into their project “Reimagining Assessments: Contract Grading’s Untapped Benefits for Learning, Teaching, and Well-Being.” This conversation covers the results of their research and the impact contract grading has on student w…

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Peter J. Bowler, "Evolution for the People: Shaping Popular Ideas from Darwin to the Present" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 50:47

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From Darwin's The Origin of Species to the twenty-first century, Peter Bowler reinterprets the long Darwinian Revolution by refocussing our attention on the British and American public. By applying recent historical interest in popular science to evolutionary ideas, he investigates how writers and broadcasters have presented both Darwinism and its …

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Presidents Talk Democracy Unfiltered 13:19

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You might have seen or heard a new promo spot from C-SPAN – Presidents talking democracy … from Jimmy Carter through Donald Trump …. Carter: "Democracy is always an unfinished creation" Reagan: "Democracy is worth dying for" Bush: "Democracy belongs to us all" Clinton: "We are here in the sanctuary of democracy" Bush: "Great responsibilities fall o…

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108. Exploring Civility, Discourse, & Hope w/ Dr. Danielle Lee

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Dan welcomed back Dr. Danielle Lee to Writing Remix last year for the fifth annual Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival, which was focused on ‘Politics and Rhetorics, Navigating Civility, Culture, and Crisis.’ Their conversation went deep into the need for a civility in the current political landscape, how the lack of civility is escalating dehumanizati…

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Origin of Hindrances & Cessation as a Pleasant Abiding w/Delson Armstrong 1:05:34

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Delson looks at Sutta "Avija" AN 10.61 and finds the origin of the hindrances that we encounter in our meditation. He then studies MN 31 and finds that the highest state beyond Niether perception is Cessation of perception and Feeling. Letting go of everything.By Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center

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Timelines 43:38

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Hi Friends! Today we explore the concept of the 4th dimension, which is another way of discussing the infinite nature of timelines. How do we effectively choose and embody a timeline? How does the daily practice of mind and heart coherence lend itself to navigating timelines? Join me for an exciting episode that can dramatically change the year ahe…

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Bill Leuchtenburg: NHC Board of Trustees Keynote Address, June 8, 2016 45:44

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Bill Leuchtenburg speaks about presidential history at the National Humanities Center Board of Trustees reception at the Morgan Library, New York, NY on June 8, 2016.By National Humanities Center

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A Ford Eulogy for Carter, A Carter Eulogy for Ford 39:08

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Two presidents. Two eulogies. For each other. Political opponents who became friends. Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. Here's Jimmy Carter's eulogy for Gerald Ford in 2007. For myself and for our nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." Those were the first words I spoke as president. And I still hate to admit that…

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John Tower 1989: Senate Debates Defense Secretary – And Alcohol 38:31

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During the first two weeks of March 1989, the U.S. Senate debated President George Bush's nominee for Defense Secretary, John Tower. Among the Senators who spoke about former Senator Tower – one of his former colleagues -- Alaska Republican Ted Stevens … "my mind went back again to some Senators I have known here in the Senate who have been impaire…

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"Contentment" - Your thought for 2025 24:12

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#delsonarmstrong #meditationteacher #mindfulness #innerpeace #listentoyourheart #dhamma #meditationteacher Delson talks about the one thought we should consider in our sitting and our lives for 2025. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delson/about https://lnk.bio/delsonarmstrong https://delsonarmstrong.com Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center https://www.d…

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The Handless Maiden: Conclusion 44:05

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Hi Friends, Today we meet the Wild Bride and Bridegroom. What does it mean to undergo the psychological transformation of The Inner Marriage? We explore these powerful, touching archetypes and themes in this final episode of our series. Musical selection: We Are Here Now by August Wilhelmsson. Donations: http://paypal.com/paypalme/LoriGreenPodcast…

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2025 SN 12.63 'Sons of Flesh' with Delson Armstrong Sunday Series 42:31

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#delsonarmstrong #meditationteacher #mindfulness #innerpeace #listentoyourheart #dhamma #meditationteacher "Contact is like the nibbling of a flayed cow." Delson explains a rather deep sutta on the 4 kinds of Nutriment. Food, contact, intentions and consciousness. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/delson/about https://lnk.bio/delsonarmstrong https:/…

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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will 33:19

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In this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.…

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Presidential Inaugurations: 11 Fun Facts About Administering The Oath of Office 27:12

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Getting ready for January 20th – and the presidential inauguration? Then you might also be getting ready for fun facts about the swearing-in ceremony. Like in 2009 – when swearing-in President Barack Obama – Chief Justice John Roberts got the oath wrong. What did he get wrong? And -- what are some other inauguration fun facts? Like: • Which Chief J…

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