Best Killingly Public Library Podcasts (2025)

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Pop culture picks of 2025 33:25

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Looking for something to occupy yourself over the holidays, or to kick off your 2026? Lee Rawles is joined by her fellow Legal Talk Network hosts Stephanie Everett of the Lawyerist podcast and Conrad Saam and Gyi Tsakalakis of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing to share what books, TV shows and movies they enjoyed this year. They also share some of their o…

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‘History Rocks!’: Sonny Perdue celebrates America’s 250th at Allatoona High | Sheriff’s annual Santa On Wheels donates thousands of toys | 100+ wreaths placed at veteran tombstones at Kennesaw cemetery ... 19:24

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 17th Publish Date:  December 17th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, December 17th and Happy Birthday to Eugene Levy I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal ‘History Rocks!’: Sonny Pe…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'Graceless Heart' 1:39

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“Volterra. The ninth of April, 1478. They put her little brother in a cage. Her brother, who wasn’t so little anymore, but because Ravenna Maﬀei was older, she would always think of him that way."By Betty Martin

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Jerry Moore, "Cat Tales: A History" (Thames & Hudson, 2025) 38:22

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For as long as cats have coexisted with humans, they have been feared, revered and respected. They appear as dynamic hunters in Palaeolithic carvings and cave paintings; were venerated as gods in ancient Egypt; and still have the power to fascinate and frighten us, as the popularity of Joe Exotic, the self-styled Tiger King, shows. How did we go fr…

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Pedestrian safety improvements coming to south Cobb | Gateway Marietta CID seeks public input on 12 projects | The Georgia Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker 21:28

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 12th Publish Date:  December 12th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, December 12th and Happy Birthday to Frank Sinatra I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Pedestrian safety …

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Anne Lawrence-Mathers, "The Magic Books: A History of Enchantment in 20 Medieval Manuscripts" (Yale UP, 2025) 59:14

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Medieval Europe was preoccupied with magic. From the Carolingian Empire to Renaissance Italy and Tudor England, great rulers, religious figures, and scholars sought to harness supernatural power. They tried to summon spirits, predict the future, and even prolong life. Alongside science and religion, magic lay at the very heart of culture. In this b…

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Cobb Library Foundation launches online store to boost fundraising | Powder Springs man charged in fatal shooting of mother and stepfather | Kennesaw "Holly Days" parade spreads holiday cheer 19:11

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 10th Publish Date:  December 10th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, December 10th and Happy Birthday to Med White Seven Nation Army I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Libra…

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Michael Staunton, "Thomas Becket and His World" (Reaktion Books, 2025) 1:11:37

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Thomas Becket and His World (Reaktion Books, 2025) explores the turbulent life and violent death of Thomas Becket, one of the most controversial figures of the Middle Ages. From a London merchant’s son to royal chancellor and archbishop of Canterbury, Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 elevated him to England’s most celebra…

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Martin's Must-Reads: 'About Grace' 1:48

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“His name was David Winkler and he was fifty-nine years old. This would be his first trip home in twenty-five years - if home was what he could still call it."By Betty Martin

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Grabtown 44:44

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Sarah Blanchard, author of Grabtown. Find more information here: https://sarahpblanchard.com/ Send us a textBy Killingly Public Library

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Daniel Gaddis elected to Marietta City Council | Proposed Atlanta Road apartments delayed amid safety, school capacity concerns | Honorees announced for 41st annual Tribute to Women of Achievement 11:40

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 5th Publish Date:  December 5th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, December 5th and Happy Birthday to Walt Disney I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Daniel Gaddis elected t…

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Can Kell Shock the State? Cobb’s Last Hope Faces Creekside From Underdogs to Semifinals: The Longhorns’ Wild Ride | Playoff Drama, Flag Football Showdowns, and KSU’s Big Leap 21:53

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Can Kell pull off the ultimate upset and keep Cobb County’s championship hopes alive? In this episode of Cobb Football Friday, we break down the Longhorns’ stunning semifinal run, their showdown with powerhouse Creekside, and what it will take to win on the road. Plus, we recap Walton’s thrilling playoff fight, Whitfield Academy’s historic season, …

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Four Cobb schools earn STEAM/STEM certifications | Meet Michael McNeely, Mableton’s newest councilman | Gas prices dip following Thanksgiving, predicted to stay down through holidays 8:50

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 3rd Publish Date:  December 3rd Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, December 3rd and Happy Birthday to Andy Williams I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Four Cobb schools earn STEA…

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John Lennon's lawyer explains how the musician's deportation case changed immigration law | Rebroadcast 16:00

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December 8th marks the 45th anniversary of John Lennon's death in 1980. In this special rebroadcast of Modern Law Library, we're looking back at how his immigration helped expose corruption within the Nixon administration and rewrote the immigration process. His attorney, Leon Wildes, sat down with Lee Rawles and his son Michael Wildes to discuss w…

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From an Upstairs Reading Room to a Carnegie Landmark: The Story of Rhinelander’s Public Library 5:30

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Local libraries have always been more than buildings with books, they’re the beating heart of a community. They preserve our stories, protect our history, and give every generation a place to learn, gather, and grow.By Kerry Bloedorn

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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Bookish Life of Nina Hill' 1:40

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It’s hard to find a truly funny book ...but this is one. If you love books, trivia contests and witty repartee, then you must read The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman.By Betty Martin

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Charles Higham, "Early Southeast Asia: From First Humans to First Civilizations" (NUS Press, 2024) 1:03:15

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In September 2025 the Dutch government announced that it would return to Indonesia the fossilized remains of the famous ‘Java Man’, the first known example of an early species of human, homo erectus. The remains had been uncovered by a Dutch archaeologist in 1891-2 during the colonial period and taken to the Netherlands. In fact, Southeast Asia has…

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Stephen Murphy, "Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2024) 55:48

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This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic…

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Paulette F. C. Steeves, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere" (U Nebraska Press, 2021) 40:01

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The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere (U Nebraska Press, 2021) is a reclaimed history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic. Paulette F. C. Steeves mines evidence from archaeology sites and Paleolithic environments, landscapes, and mammalian and human migrations to make the case that …

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Nayanjot Lahiri, "Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand" (SUNY Press, 2023) 47:40

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Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgotten—in distinctive ways at particular points in time and in specific locations. Through personal jou…

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Friday Night Survival: Cobb’s Quarterfinal Clash | Walton’s Resurgence and Whitfield’s Historic Run | Kell vs Cartersville: Can the Longhorns Shock the State? 22:29

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Thanksgiving week brings high drama as Cobb County football powers battle for survival in the state quarterfinals. From Walton’s stunning resurgence to Whitfield Academy’s historic run and Kell’s home-field challenge against undefeated Cartersville, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Hosts Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down the heartbreaks, t…

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Flight delays: Here are your rights when flying over the holidays in 2025 | Holiday lights on display in metro Atlanta | ‘Elf The Musical’ coming to Fox Theatre for the Christmas season 11:24

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 28th Publish Date:  November 28th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 28th and Happy Birthday to Dave Righetti I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Flight delays: Her…

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Taylor McCall, "The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe" (Reaktion Books, 2023) 36:55

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Taylor McCall's The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe (Reaktion, 2023) is the first history of medieval European anatomical images. Richly illustrated, The Art of Anatomy in Medieval Europe explores the many ways in which medieval surgeons, doctors, monks, and artists understood and depicted human anatomy. Taylor McCall refutes the common misconcep…

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Marion Turner, "The Wife of Bath: A Biography" (Princeton UP, 2023) 44:57

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Ever since her triumphant debut in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, the Wife of Bath, arguably the first ordinary and recognisably real woman in English literature, has obsessed readers--from Shakespeare to James Joyce, Voltaire to Pasolini, Dryden to Zadie Smith. Few literary characters have led such colourful lives or matched her influence or capacity…

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Which grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving? | Christmas pilgrimage tour to offer a glimpse of historic Marietta homes | Cobb cracks down on unregulated pet sales 9:53

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 26th Publish Date:  November 26th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, November 26th and Happy Birthday to I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Which grocery stores are open on Thank…

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Martin's Must Reads: 'Year of Wonders' 1:52

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In 2001, Geraldine Brooks, one of my favorite authors, published her first novel Year of Wonders. She wrote it after coming across an intriguing finger post in England pointing to the Plague Village.By Betty Martin

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Think like an Herbalist 56:21

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they talk with special guest, Amelia South, author of Think like an Herbalist. Find more information here: https://nobsherbalist.com/think-like-an-herbalist/ You can also see Amelia here: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriginalmealchan Send us a text…

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Cobb targets millions in federal funds to counter drones, boost World Cup security | Smyrna denies five-story apartment building Interrogation videos highlight third day of trial for man accused of killing ... 12:10

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 21st Publish Date:  November 21st    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 21st and Happy Birthday to Stan The Man Musial I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb targets…

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Walton Stuns McEachern: The Upset That Shook Georgia | Playoff Chaos: Who’s Surviving and Who’s Out? | From Underdogs to Contenders: Cobb Football’s Wild Week 24:34

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Upsets, rivalries, and playoff drama—Cobb County football delivered it all this week! From Walton’s shocking takedown of undefeated McEachern to Harrison’s six-touchdown thriller and North Cobb’s offensive explosion, we break down every jaw-dropping moment. Join Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski as they recap round one, preview round two, and dive …

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Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts | As Cobb school board approves new buses, Ragsdale pushes back on criticism | Cobb’s new Renaissance Fair becomes instant ... 10:04

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 19th Publish Date:  November 19th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, November 19th and Happy Birthday to Meg Ryan I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Lawmakers consider paring tax…

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‘The Shadow Docket’ shines light on an increasingly uncommunicative Supreme Court | Rebroadcast 47:06

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If you’re dreading your family’s lack of communication this Thanksgiving, here’s a conversation about another group that’s saying less and less with real consequences. In this rebroadcast, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck joins The Modern Law Library to discuss The Shadow Docket and how the Supreme Court’s growing use of secretive,…

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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Ragged Edge of Night' 1:50

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If you’re looking for a well written, World War II story, more fact than fiction, that illustrates the power of human goodness, then you must read The Ragged Edge of Night by Olivia Hawker.By Betty Martin

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Max Adams and Colm O’Brien, "Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven’s Field" (Birlinn, 2025) 1:08:27

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The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, …

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Max Adams and Colm O’Brien, "Northumbria AD 367-867: Earth Hall, Ring Gift and Heaven’s Field" (Birlinn, 2025) 1:08:27

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The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, …

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John Goodall, "The Castle: A History" (Yale UP, 2022) 56:49

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In The Castle: A History (Yale University Press, 2022) Dr. John Goodall presents a vibrant history of the castle in Britain, from the early Middle Ages to the present day. The castle has long had a pivotal place in British life, associated with lordship, landholding, and military might, and today it remains a powerful symbol of history. But castles…

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GHC has highest enrollment growth among state colleges | Cobb Sheriff’s Lt. Col. Dewayne Morris laid to rest after lifetime of public service | Cobb’s proposed stormwater fee receives mild criticism 13:06

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 14th Publish Date:  November 14th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 14th and Happy Birthday to Alec John Such I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal GHC has highest e…

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Playoff Fever: Can Cobb County Claim the Crown? | The Road to Glory: Breaking Down Week 14’s Biggest Battles | From Underdogs to Champions? Cobb Football’s Playoff Predictions 26:36

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The playoffs are here, and Cobb County football is ready to make history! In this episode of Cobb Football Friday, Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down every first-round matchup, spotlight the teams with championship potential, and reveal which programs could go the distance. From North Cobb’s resurgence to Kell’s balanced attack and Sprayb…

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Eric Halsey, "State Builders from the Steppe: A History of The First Bulgarian Empire" (This is RETHINK, 2025) 45:35

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State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire (This is RETHINK, 2025) explores how the Proto-Bulgarians were able to build both an empire and an identity amidst the turmoil of the Balkans in the Early Middle Ages. From creating the Cyrillic Alphabet and crowning the first ever Tsar to defeating the first Arab invasion of E…

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Cobb, Marietta teaching excellence pays off — in horsepower | Nathan Deal calls for civility, bipartisanship | GMDT’s The Nutcracker will be Thanksgiving weekend 10:42

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 12th Publish Date:  November 12th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, November 12th and Happy Birthday to Al Michaels I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb, Marietta teaching ex…

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Eric H. Cline, "Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed" (Princeton UP, 2025) 1:07:05

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From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten’s capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform ta…

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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Rose Code' 1:50

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If you’re looking for a book that sheds light on the amazing work the British code breakers accomplished shortening WWII by two years, then you must read The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.By Betty Martin

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Monday’s Most Likely 24:12

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Join us as Claudette and Kim engage in another lit talk. In this episode, they discuss their most recent book orders and what they are most likely to read. Books Mentioned: Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by William Golding It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life by Sanjay Gupta How Girls are Made by Mindy McGinnis A Marr…

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Andrea Kitta, "The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination, and Folklore" (Utah State UP, 2019) 1:09:41

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Disease is a social issue and not just a medical one. This is the central tenet underlying The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination, and Folklore (Utah State University Press 2019) by Andrea Kitta, Associate Professor in the English department at East Carolina University, examines the discourses and metaphors of contagion and contamination in ve…

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Bakery, Italian restaurant coming to Avenue East Cobb | Auditions for Cobb Idol Jr. are due by Dec. 1 | Powder Springs man to run in marathon to raise money for cancer research 10:21

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===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 7th Publish Date:  November 7th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, November 7th and Happy Birthday to Jim Kaat I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Bakery, Italian restaurant…

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Point Differential Chaos: How North Cobb Stole the Title | 79 Points?! McEachern’s Historic Blowout and More | Playoffs, Reclassifications, and Underdog Grit: Cobb Football Unleashed 25:47

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A region title decided by point differential? You won’t believe how North Cobb clinched it. In this playoff-packed episode of Cobb Football Friday, Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down the wild end to the regular season, historic scoring feats, and what’s ahead for Cobb County teams in the GHSA playoffs. From Walker’s gritty 23-man roster t…

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Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study 10:07

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 5th Publish Date:  November 5th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, November 5th and Happy Birthday to Brian Adams I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Marietta receives Statewide A…

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The killing of a Vilas County Sheriff, and the 12 Apostles of Rhinelander 5:28

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The Northwoods of Wisconsin, with its rough logging boom towns and frontier justice, saw its own share of gun smoke and violence in the early 1900s.By Kerry Bloedorn

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Yale Law’s Owen Fiss talks about threats to democracy and ‘Why We Vote’ | Rebroadcast 40:59

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It’s election week in the U.S., and while many eyes are on the polls, we’re revisiting a conversation that reminds us why voting matters in the first place. In this rebroadcast, Yale Law professor Owen Fiss reflects on his work enforcing the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts, the courts’ role in protecting democracy, and why casting a ballot rema…

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Anastasija Ropa, "The Medieval Horse" (Reaktion Books, 2025) 40:00

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Anastasija Ropa joins Jana Byars to talk about The Medieval Horse (Reaktion, 2025), a book that explores the role of horses across the medieval world, from the Kievan Rus' and Scandinavia to Central Europe, Byzantium, the Arab world and Asia, including China and India. Covering the early medieval period to the late Middle Ages, it examines how hors…

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Martin's Must Reads: 'The Wright Brothers' 1:45

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If you’re interested in the history of flight or love McCullough’s writings, then you must read The Wright Brothers by David McCulllough.By Betty Martin