Best Jason Yu Podcasts (2025)

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Inside ‘Together’: The Film Redefining Family Recovery | Episode 470 1:33:18

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Contact: The FamilyRecovery Documentary Get your tickets to the premiere! https://ticketing.marcustheatres.com/seat/layout?Siteid=2041&FeatureCode=HO00006845&SDate=2025-10-22&STime=17%3A00&Perf=24682 Resources: Thrive Family Recovery Resources Home | Mysite Illume website BALM®Family Recovery - BALM Recovery literature recommendations: Pam- Amazon.…

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Karina Yan Glaser on The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli 40:10

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Beloved author Karina Yan Glaser (The Vanderbeekers, A Duet for Home) returns with a breathtaking new story: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli. Set across ancient China and Depression-era New York’s Chinatown, the novel blends history and fantasy in a moving tale about family, survival, and the courage to face the unknown. Host Annisha Jeffries tal…

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Walking in Paws: Ellen Phinney on A Dog and His Boy: The Switch 24:42

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Imagine if you and your dog could swap places just for a day! In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries has a lovely chat with Ellen Phinney about her newest middle-grade novel, A Dog and His Boy: The Switch. They explore what sparked the story, how Ellen captures heartfelt emotion through humor and imagination, and what she hopes …

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Brian Nguyen - From Kitchen Trays to Thousands of Meals: Scaling Healthy Fast-Casual 1:02:12

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Send us a text Here’s the story behind B Nutritious, a Southern California meal-prep brand built on a real transformation. After years in a desk-bound insurance role, Brian Nguyen gained weight, discovered Muay Thai, and went deep on nutrition to rebuild his health—dropping 80 pounds in the process. Friends and family started asking for his Asian-i…

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Emma's Torch’s Kerry Brodie: Cooking Up a New Life for Refugees 31:12

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Kerry Brodie is the founder and Executive Director of Emma’s Torch, a non-profit social enterprise that provides refugees with culinary training and employability, equity and empowerment training. Kerry came up with the idea for Emma’s Torch while volunteering at a DC homeless shelter and made the connection between refugees looking for employment,…

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Recovery Is The Real-Life Hero’s Journey with Micheal Z | Episode 469 1:18:42

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Michael Z: Wisdom of the Rooms (Book and Daily Email List) - https://thewisdomoftherooms.com/ Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero’s Journey - https://a.co/d/a3j1a1j Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations: Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book Sermon on the Mount - https://a.co/d/gQ0zjwE Best piece of Recovery advice: Find someone to be honestw…

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From PE teacher to GP, with Annalyse Crane 45:31

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In this chat with Dr Annalyse Crane, we explore journey from PE teacher to studying medicine. Work ethic, taking calculated investment risks, juggling work with kids is just a typical day for her! Topics discussed include: ➢first job $5/hr ➢what sparked change from teacher to study medicine ➢buying first property at 21 years old ➢having a spouse wh…

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Jason Sewer - How Drones, Robotics, and Automation Are Redefining Security 52:28

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Send us a text Here’s a deep dive with the CEO behind Drone Strategic Partners, a firm helping organizations adopt drones, robotics, and automation to modernize security and operations. We get into how a lean aerial program can extend ground teams, drive faster decisions, and document incidents in real time without ballooning costs—think smarter pa…

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Vladimir Novakovski – Lighter: The Orderbook for all of Ethereum (S7E22) 1:03:56

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In this episode I’m joined by Vladimir Novakovski, founder and CEO of Lighter, a decentralized crypto exchange. To kick off the conversation, we explore Lighter's three big design choices: it’s built as a custom Layer-2 on Ethereum, it relies on zero-knowledge circuits for proving transactions, and it runs with a private sequencer. Don't worry – if…

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Silencing the Voice of Alcohol with Dr. Larry Smith | Episode 468 1:20:33

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Dr. Larry Smith Author of Johnnie and Me: Facing the Voiceof Alcohol Within, Retired Chiropractor, Person in Long Term Recovery https://www.drlarrysmithauthor.com/ Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Count Your Blessings by John F. Demartini - https://a.co/d/70wltK0 Best piece of Recovery advice: Practice Gratitude Take it Easy by The Ea…

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Terrence Howard and Dr Weiping Yu - TeslaTech Q&A 39:39

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Terrence Howard and Dr Weiping Yu sit down with David Gornoski at TeslaTech 2025 for an audience Q&A session. The two answer questions related to the Uon theory, the geometry of the Vesica Piscis, zero-point energy, and more. Along the way, they confront criticisms of their ideas, share inspirations, and reflect on the relationship between truth, c…

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Dr. Ken Thai - From PharmD to Owner: The Independent Pharmacy Roadmap 1:00:56

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Send us a text Meet Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD—CEO of 986 Degrees Corporation (a pharmacy franchise), multi-site independent pharmacy owner across Southern California and Nevada, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC and Western University. A past president of CPhA (California Pharmacists Association) and current national VP at NCPA…

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Kalina Silverman: Creating Human Connection in a Disconnected World Through Big Talk 31:36

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Kalina Silverman is a documentary journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of Big Talk — an award-winning viral media project that highlights meaningful conversations to foster empathy and human connection. Over the years, people worldwide have shared how Big Talk transformed their lives—from reconnecting with estranged family members and fin…

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Antti Ilmanen - Understanding Return Expectations (S7E21) 1:14:06

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In this episode, I speak with Antti Ilmanen, Principal and Global Co-head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management. Antti has long been one of the most thoughtful voices in the world of expected returns, having written not one, but two landmark books on the subject. But in his latest paper series, he returns to the topic with fres…

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Dave & Cherish on How Running to God to Brings Joy & Healing | Episode 467 1:42:05

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Contact Dave: 612-414-5575 Contact Cherish: 719-851-0143 Recovery literature recommendation: The Bible Best Advice: "Be Obedient" and "Embrace yourpain" Songs that symbolize recovery to Cherish: The Blood by Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson, feat. Mitch Wong - https://youtu.be/4DtiMf1xoLM Look What You've Done by Tasha Layton - https://youtu.be/ZyfUdwGBj…

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Charlie Kirk on Turning Point USA, Criminal Justice Reform, Victimless Crimes 8:50

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In this interview from December of 2018, David Gornoski talks with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at the Student Action Summit 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. David and Charlie discuss criminal justice reform, the liberty case for nonviolence, Trump's First Step Act, and how to tell stories that defend individuals from collective violence…

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👽📱 Press 1 for Invasion with J.A. Dauber 25:48

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What happens when a simple photo on a found phone reveals the school crossing guard as… a monster? In his debut middle grade novel, Press 1 for Invasion (out now), J.A. Dauber blends laugh-out-loud humor, fast-paced action, and just the right amount of cosmic chaos. In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries chats with Dauber a…

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Property development or not? with Scott Yip, Mortgage broker 55:08

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Today we chat with Scott Yip, banker turned mortage broker. With 15 years experience with lending, he shares how lending has changed over the years. ➢funny story how he accidentally fell into banking career. ➢different between active and passive property investing ➢self-development- property courses ➢property development site for townhouses- issues…

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Irene Sinso - Ovarian Cancer, Resilience & SGV Food Finds 51:27

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Send us a text I’m excited to introduce Irene—@irenieeweeniee—who turned a corporate layoff and months of misdiagnoses into a mission. After learning she had ovarian cancer, she started editing food videos on her phone and sharing her story on TikTok. What began as a way to cope became a platform for honest storytelling and women’s healthcare advoc…

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Tom Luongo on Europe's Failure, Why Trump's Critics Are Wrong 1:25:55

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Tom Luongo joins David Gornoski for a wide-ranging conversation on Trump’s meeting with Putin in Alaska, the blind spots in critics of Trump’s policies, concerns over the Israel lobby, whether Gaza is damaging Trump’s presidency, the significance of France's failing government, why gold’s future is inseparably linked to the dollar, the real motivat…

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Unmasked: Serena Palmer on ADHD, Addiction & Recovery | Episode 466 2:08:13

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Reach out to Author, ADHD Coach and person in long termrecovery Serena Palmer: https://www.serena.consulting/ My Two Brains and Me by Serena Palmer: https://a.co/d/b7Y9qA5 More about box breathing: https://www.verywellhealth.com/box-breathing-8423967 Recovery Literature (quit-lit) recommendation: 24 Hours a Day - https://a.co/d/6Y9iXqe Best piece o…

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Why Brad Marshall is Keto AF, Shocking Seed Oil Diabetes Link 1:14:41

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David Gornoski sits down with Brad Marshall for an exciting conversation on how linoleic acid is stealing our oxygen, how linoleic acid causes diabetes, why Co2 deficiency in tissue is problematic, how environmental toxins cause generational harm, effective ways of losing weight, and more. Follow Brad Marshall on X here. Follow David Gornoski on X …

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“History-making!” Reactions to Dr Yu, Terrence Howard at TeslaTech, Burning Man w/ Christian Weber 46:39

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David Gornoski sits down with Christian Weber, founder and CEO of Advanced Shelter Systems Inc and their Shiftpod product. Among the topics discussed are TeslaTech, Burning Man, why we must have decentralized energy, Brown's gas, EZ water, how we can overcome the zero-sum mindset, and more. Check out Shiftpod's website here. Follow David Gornoski o…

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Detectives, Spies & Storms: James Ponti’s Middle Grade Mysteries 49:21

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Join host Annisha Jeffries on Reading in the Middle as she explores the exciting worlds created by James Ponti—from the globe-trotting adventures of City Spies and the clever mysteries of Framed! to the chilling underworld of Dead City and the detective tales of The Sherlock Society. His newest book, Hurricane Heist, was released on September 2, 20…

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Robert W. Malone Gives Inside Look at the CDC War, Trump's Pivot on Warp Speed, FDA Reform 41:29

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What's going on inside the CDC? Dr Robert Malone joins David Gornoski to talk about Trump's bombshell Truth Social post, the conspiracy to get RFK Jr kicked out from the HHS, the dark origins of the CDC, the ousting of Susan Monarez, what the next MAHA report might address, ending the FDA's war on alternative medicine, and more. Follow Robert W Mal…

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Danny Hyun - From LA Fitness to GD Burgers in La Puente 54:34

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Send us a text Here’s the story behind GD Burgers in La Puente. I sat down with Daniel “Danny” Hyun, who went from leading at LA Fitness to helping his father at the family counter—and then taking over. His path blends discipline, service, and a deep commitment to the San Gabriel Valley. If you’ve ever wondered how a family business grows into a ne…

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Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice" 27:14

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Tracy-Ann Oberman is a British actress. She gained prominence for her role as Chrissie Watts in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders." Oberman has appeared in numerous television shows, including "Doctor Who," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Toast of London." Tracy-Ann is passionate about Jewish rights and uses her platform to speak about th…

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Chris Carrano – Designing Practical Factor Models (S7E20) 56:04

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In this episode, I speak with Chris Carrano, Vice President of Strategic Research at Venn by Two Sigma. Chris has had a rare vantage point in the world of factors — spanning smart beta, long/short hedge funds, and risk modeling — and that experience has shaped a thoughtful view of what factors really are and how they can be practically used. We div…

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Cocaine, Camouflage, & Coming Clean with Andrew Mercado | Episode 465 2:14:18

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Contact Andrew: [email protected] Best Piece of Recovery Advice: One day at a time Song recommendation: Not Afraid by Eminem - https://youtu.be/j5-yKhDd64s Check out Mercado Media on YouTube Mercado Media – https://www.youtube.com/@mercadomedia Takeaways Andrew Mercado shares his journey from addiction to recovery. He emphasizes t…

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Jason Jones on the Crime of Humanizing Palestinians, Aid Workers Attacked in Gaza 55:42

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Jason Jones joins David Gornoski to talk about the brazen Israeli attack on aid workers in Gaza, how Zionist propaganda works, why we need to defang Israel, Ron Paul's birthday, investigation of Wikipedia, CS Lewis' the Ransom Trilogy, Peter Thiel as the anti-Girard, the Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis, and more. Follow Jason Jones on X her…

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Dr Weiping Yu - Unlocking the Mystery of the Universe (TeslaTech 2025) 1:30:21

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In this groundbreaking keynote lecture, Dr. Weiping Yu, physicist at NASA, challenges the very foundations of modern physics. Speaking at TeslaTech 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Yu unveils his revolutionary Uon Theory — a unifying framework that rethinks particles, forces, light, magnetism, and even gravity itself. From questioning Coulomb’s…

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Standing Up and Speaking Out: Darlene P. Campos on Friendship, Courage, and Ecuadorian History 18:11

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In this powerful episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Darlene P. Campos to discuss her latest middle-grade novel, The Center of the Earth. Set in 1930s Ecuador, the story follows Dahlia, a young girl whose life changes when she meets Werner, a Jewish boy escaping Nazi Germany. Together, they form an unforgettable…

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The downsides of property investing 17:12

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Can you actually lose with property investing in Australia? seems everyone talks about the positives and the big wins, but often downsides are not talked about. In this episode, I'm going to shed some light- so you make an informed decision. Some disadvantages include: 1.large lumpsum to get started 2.property is illiquid 3.maintenance! 4.bad prope…

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The Table: Art, Family & Food with Winsome Bingham & Jason Griffin 48:48

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In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries welcomes celebrated author Winsome Bingham and Caldecott Honor recipient Jason Griffin to discuss "The Table," a poetic picture book that traces the life of a single table through generations. Discover how food traditions, visual storytelling, and creative collaboration enrich children…

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From Immigrant Roots to Entrepreneurs: The Founders of Happy Humble Hub 1:06:41

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Send us a text Wendy Yu and Huong Thai are the co-founders of Happy Humble Hub, a unique community space in Alhambra, California designed to bring people together in meaningful ways. Their stories of resilience, risk-taking, and vision are deeply rooted in the San Gabriel Valley, and their work is inspiring a new wave of creativity and connection a…

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C.G. Esperanza: Art in Motion 41:42

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In this episode of Reading in the Middle, Annisha Jeffries interviews C.G. Esperanza, an illustrator, author, and teaching artist whose vibrant artwork has transformed the look and feel of children’s books. This year, Esperanza received the 2025 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for My Daddy Is a Cowboy and a Caldecott Honor. He has previously b…

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From Addiction & Fetishization to Recovery & Self Acceptance with Kaila Yu | Episode 464 1:16:04

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Learn more about Kaila Yu: https://kailayu.com/ Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book Best piece of Recovery advice: It's all happening FOR me Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kaila: Welcome to the Jungle Guns N’ Roses - https://youtu.be/o1tj2zJ2Wvg Takeaways: Kyla has been sober for nearly 12 …

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The Art of Becoming: A Sisterhood Story with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich 37:41

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In this heartwarming episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries is joined by award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to talk about Operation Sisterhood and its brand-new sequel, Stealing the Show! Set in a Harlem brownstone filled with music, creativity, and the chaos of a blended family, these two novels follow Bo and Sunda…

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Roll the Dice on adventure with author Raj Sidhu 25:00

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What occurs when role-playing games blend with middle-grade storytelling? In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries chats with debut author Raj Sidhu about his new book, Thrash Force—a fast-paced multiverse adventure filled with dice rolls, high stakes, and memorable characters. Raj discusses what inspired his action-packed de…

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Richard Cheung - Educator, Clinician & Nonprofit Advocate 1:12:39

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Send us a text Dr. Richard S. Cheung is a second-generation chiropractor and athletic trainer who has been serving the Pasadena community since 1998. He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. With more than 26 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cheun…

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Mercy Kafotokoza: How Nurses are Revolutionizing Community Health in Rural Africa 28:43

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Mercy Kafotokoza is a Malawian nurse, midwife and public health professional with a Master’s in Public Health. She is also a mother of three and a passionate advocate for equity, compassion and the power of proximity. As a young girl, Mercy experienced the heartbreak of losing her uncle to a preventable condition. She is now the founder of Wandikwe…

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Jeff Rosenberg – The Past, Present, and Future of Systematic Fixed Income (S7E19) 1:17:51

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In this episode I speak with Jeffrey Rosenberg, Managing Director at BlackRock where he leads active and factor investments for mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional portfolios for the Systematic Fixed Income team. In the first half of the conversation we discuss the history of quant fixed income. Specifically, its evolution within the halls of sel…

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Recovery Teaches Us to Do Hard Things with Jam Alker | Episode 463 1:22:38

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Learn more about Jam Alker’s work: https://www.jamalker.com/ Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book Best pieces of Recovery advice: Keep coming back! Get comfortable being uncomfortable Shut up and listen Song that symbolizes Recovery to Jam: A Call to Arms by Jam Alker - https://youtu.be/-SSCMS…

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Kaila Yu - A Reckoning With Yellow Fever & Identity 1:06:44

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Send us a text Kaila Yu is a Los Angeles–based luxury travel and culture journalist whose bylines include The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more. Before her journalism career, she was an actress, an import model, the lead singer of the rock band Nylon Pink, and a student at UCLA. Each chapter of her life, as she shares i…

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ALA Rewind: Kitty Felde on Mysteries, Civics, and Capitol Hill Lore 16:21

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Recorded live at the ALA Annual Conference, Annisha interviews award-winning public radio journalist and author Kitty Felde about her middle-grade series The Fina Mendoza Mysteries, including Welcome to Washington, Fina Mendoza, and State of the Union. They discuss how Kitty combines engaging mysteries with real-world civics, the Capitol Hill legen…

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Sex and Dating in Recovery with Kristin Casey | Episode 462 1:31:16

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Contact Kristin- [email protected] Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression -and the Unexpected Solutions - https://a.co/d/62AVxrq Best Advice: "People will always treat you the way theysee you treat yourself." Song that symbolizes recovery: Only God Knows Why by KidRock - http…

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The Unraveling: Courage Takes Flight in the Woodland Realm 39:51

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In this episode of Reading in the Middle, we’re taking flight into a world where the smallest hero faces the biggest challenge. Meet Twig—a young chickadee whose peaceful life shatters when the ruthless Fortress Crows attack his village. Hunted by a powerful sorceress and her winged army, Twig is thrust into an epic quest filled with magical powers…

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Loons, Lakes & Big Feelings with Donna Galanti 17:44

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Summer is calling! In this episode of Reading in the Middle, host Annisha Jeffries sits down with author Donna Galanti to talk about her heartfelt new middle-grade novel, Loon Cove Summer—a story of bravery, grief, friendship, and finding your way in the wild. We chat about: The real-life inspiration behind Sarah’s lakeside adventure Why loons make…

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Chris Martinez - From Navy Vet to SGV Real Estate Builder 51:15

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Send us a text Chris Martinez is a second-generation Cuban American from Miami whose life took flight in 2010 when he enlisted in the military and served in Hawaii. At just 23, he began investing in real estate—building a portfolio across Florida, Hawaii, and California. His early success speaks to his entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision. …

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Gene Baur: Confronting the Morality of Factory Farming 28:16

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Gene Baur is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, a place of rescue, refuge, and adoption for hundreds of farm animals each year. Farm Sanctuary shelters enable visitors to connect with farm animals as emotional, intelligent individuals. Gene has also led campaigns to change laws about animal treatment and taken undercover photographs of farms, stockyard…