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In the Midnight Library of Baseball, Ben Orlando offers a unique perspective to historic and modern aspects of the game. He does so with no loud music and no jarring sounds. Tune in to discover the untold stories that make baseball so much more than a game.
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In the Stacks

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

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Welcome to your new favorite podcast, In The Stacks, where the worlds of literature, pop culture and community converge. We're thrilled to embark on this journey with you, exploring the stories that shape our lives and the voices that inspire change. From the latest must-read books to the cultural moments everyone's talking about, we're here to dive deep into conversations that matter.
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Pages & Voices

Allen County Public Library

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Welcome to Pages & Voices, a podcast by the Allen County Public Library! This podcast is dedicated to featuring the works of talented authors within our community and highlighting their unique voices and perspectives. As a public library, we believe in the power of literature to connect people and communities and to encourage lifelong learning and discovery. We are excited to share the incredible talent that exists in our midst, and to provide a platform for local authors to share their stor ...
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Voices from the Homelands

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

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From the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library comes a new monthly podcast: Voices from the Homeland. Each month, hosts Miroslav Konvalina, Former Director of Czech Center New York, and Dr. Pavol Demeš, former Slovak Minister of International Relations, sit down with leaders, experts, and influencers to share insight into the current events of Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
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This is a conversational podcast that brings powerful moments from the Inspirational Media sermon library into fresh, engaging dialogue. Hosted by voices who care deeply about sharing timeless biblical truth, each episode unpacks key ideas from sermons, devotionals, and real-life stories — helping listeners reflect, relate, and rediscover hope in today’s world. Whether you're exploring faith, seeking encouragement, or simply curious about spiritual truth, this podcast is designed to stir the ...
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You Are Here

Levenshulme Old Library

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A podcast exploring the hidden stories, voices, and landscapes of Levenshulme’s green spaces. Each episode takes you into a different park in the area, uncovering layers of memory, imagination, and community. Expect evocative short stories inspired by place, real voices from the people who shape these spaces every day, and immersive soundscapes created using field recordings. Whether you know these parks well or are discovering them for the first time, You Are Here invites you to listen in a ...
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Book Bound

Capital Area District Libraries

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Capital Area District Libraries is excited to produce the Book Bound podcast which is hosted by some of CADL's literary experts. Content centers around the library and its collection, book recommendations, events, partnerships and services.
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The Silverton Library Connection Podcast

Misti Anderson-Library Director

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Welcome, library friends, to the Silverton Library Connection Podcast! Where pages turn, stories unfold, and community bonds grow stronger. I’m your host Misti Anderson. Join me as we dive into the world of books, explore the heart of our library, and uncover the pulse of our town's happenings. This is the Silverton Library Connection Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and entertained!
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Ipswich Today

Allan Roebuck

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Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au
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ECHO's Voices of Webster

Margaret Korte, editor

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Voices of Webster is an ECHO Newspaper production. The opinions expressed are those of the student journalists and those they interview, and do not reflect the opinions of Webster Groves High School or Webster Groves School District. Arianna Peper is editor. Music is "Beauty Flow," by Kevin MacLeod from https://filmmusic.io (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and “Poppers and Prosecco” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative ...
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*The Bureau of Lost Culture broadcast rare, countercultural stories, oral testimonies and tales from the underground. *Join host Stephen Coates and a wide range of guests including musicians, artists, writers, activists and commentators in conversation. *Listen live on London’s premier independent station Soho Radio or via all major podcast providers. The Bureau is collected at The British Library Sound Archive
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Archive Fever

Clare Wright and Yves Rees

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Archive Fever is a new Australian history podcast featuring intimate conversations with writers, artists, curators, fellow historians and other victims of the research bug. Each episode, co-hosts Clare Wright and Yves Rees talk to archive addicts about what kind of archives they use, how often they use them, when they got their first hit. Join us as we ask: what madness is this?
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Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Library service host a varied programme of events throughout the year, some of which we record. These have included a series of literary events, dlr Library Voices, and the annual literary festival Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival run in collaboration with dlr Arts Office from 2009 to 2021. Our books podcast Need To Read is where authors, professionals and avid readers shared their favourite books across their area of interest, expertise or obsession.
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Writers Radio

The Writers Radio Contributors

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Writers Radio Podcasts...…discuss and present recent work being created by talented people, special events and all things writerly; an audio space where the inner world meets the outer. Writers Radio producers capture guest writers, interview authors and present them reading their work. A podcast episode is available after being broadcast. Episodes broadcast on Writers Radio at the beginning of each hour and continue for two weeks. Then that is replaced with a new one and the previous episod ...
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On the Media

WNYC Studios

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The Peabody Award-winning On the Media podcast is your guide to examining how the media sausage is made. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger examine threats to free speech and government transparency, cast a skeptical eye on media coverage of the week’s big stories and unravel hidden political narratives in everything we read, watch and hear.
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In under 30 minutes, join Wize Grazette as he connects with podcasters to uncover their unique stories behind the mic. Each episode spotlights creators sharing their personal journeys, creative passions, and the moments that inspired them on their journey. Whether you're into trending podcasts or exploring new perspectives, this series is perfect for a quick listen on the go. Listen to our guest's favorite songs on our Spotify or YouTube, B-Sides Track of the week playlist. Add our playlist ...
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The National Library of Ireland

The National Library of Ireland

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The mission of the National Library of Ireland (NLI) is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary and intellectual record of the life of Ireland and to contribute to the provision of access to the larger universe of recorded knowledge. It is open, free of charge, to all those who wish to consult the collections. The Office of the Chief Herald in Kildare Street and the National Photographic Archive in Temple Bar are both part of the National Library. Further informatio ...
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Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topics important to the Austin area.
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Celebrating over 75 Million Listens! You’re listening to Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations, your nightly guide to rest and rejuvenation. Free episodes include occasional ads, but Premium members on patreon enjoy every meditation completely ad-free — plus access to hundreds of additional sessions you won’t find anywhere else. Upgrade today to unlock longer meditations, exclusive content, and a truly serene experience. Get cozy, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to drift into calm as we begin ...
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Oswestry Life

Oswestry Life

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Oswestry Life Podcast is a celebration of the town’s uplifting stories and positive community spirit. We're capturing the essence of Oswestry and sharing heart -warming stories of the area. You'll hear the voices and sounds of the town.
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One lifetime is too short to visit everywhere and meet everyone. That‘s why we love books with a strong sense of place — they let us travel the world in our imagination. In each episode of our Strong Sense of Place podcast, we explore one destination and talk about what makes that place different from everywhere else. Then we recommend five books that took us to that place on the page. Every other week, we share The Library of Lost Time, a mini-pod that features two new books and our Distrac ...
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SebagraSebagS Audiobooks Eternal evokes the timeless bond between stories and the human spirit. It’s more than a phrase—it’s a vision of endless learning, reflection, and transformation through the spoken word. The name suggests a world where knowledge never fades, where voices of wisdom, imagination, and emotion echo across generations. In Audiobooks Eternal, every narration becomes a bridge between minds—linking the past, present, and future in a continuous flow of discovery. It represents ...
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The Wicked Library

9th Story Studios LLC

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The Wicked Library is a Parsec Award winning show featuring horror fiction stories from upcoming, new, independent and bestselling authors. Our Tales of terror are read by Host / Producer, Daniel Foytik and other popular voice actors and feature custom music to bring the stories to life. Each episode features the work of some of the best voices in independent horror fiction.
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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Library Words

Lewisham Libraries

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Stories, poetry, histories and memories are all shared in our fortnightly podcast created by Lewisham libraries staff. We started collecting material at the beginning of Covid-19 lockdown in April 2020 and shared them with customers and residents through Facebook as the weekly series “Lewisham Voices”. We are now publishing them more widely through this podcast. There are memories from residents of growing up in Lewisham during the 1950s, and local author Caleb Azumah Nelson reflects on a mo ...
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Voices of Hope

Audio stories from Silicon Valley's formerly homeless

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HomeFirst has been helping the homeless in Silicon Valley since 1980. Voices of Hope is a living library of audio stories to build awareness about the plight of homelessness, celebrate success, and inspire others to get off the street. We will be bringing you stories from men, women, and families from all walks of life, who have all experienced homelessness in different ways. Each story is unique, and each participant courageous.
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Whose Voices?

Whose Knowledge?

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Whose Voices? is the podcast from Whose Knowledge?. Here we collect conversations with people and communities who are decolonizing the internet and working towards knowledge justice. Whose Voices? is CC BY-SA 4.0 licensed.
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Audiobooks Paradise

Horror stories and legends

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Audiobooks Paradise is a realm where stories never sleep and voices paint entire worlds in your imagination. It’s more than just a library of sounds — it’s a sanctuary for dreamers, thinkers, and wanderers who find comfort in the rhythm of narration. In Audiobooks Paradise, every whisper, every pause, and every word is an invitation to escape the noise of the world and step into a universe of meaning, wisdom, and emotion. Here, time bends. You can walk through ancient civilizations before br ...
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Orkney Library & Archive’s sound archive is home to hundreds of voices on reel to reel tapes and cassettes, rich in dialect and broad in content. Creatives Mark Jenkins & Rebecca Marr (Kolekto) take a deep dive in to this archive and emerge with a different way of listening. Travelling across time, this audio ballad is a lyrical and immersive experience. Let the Orkney Sound Waves wash over you. If you want more, visit our website www.orkneysoundwaves.wordpress.com Produced by Kolekto (www.k ...
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DC Public Library Podcast

Labs at DC Public Library

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Hear book talks, conversations, special presentations, stories about the happenings in the library, the Labs, and Washington, DC, and much more! This show is recorded from the Labs Recording Studio at the historic, modernized, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, D.C. This podcast was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Library for the People

Chicago Public Library: Library for the People

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Chicago Public Library is turning 150 and we have stories to tell. This six-episode limited series takes us on a journey – from building a library after the Great Chicago Fire to reimagining what libraries could be. Along the way, we will meet different Library People: librarians, patrons, authors, and so much more. Each episode will bring a mix of voices and stories found in Chicago’s 80+ branches that make Chicago Public Library a city treasure and a leader in the space. Join us as we go b ...
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Before you can read an Akashic Record for others it's helpful to know what the Akashics is, how to navigate through it, and how to read your own. Each episode will explore an aspect of the Akashics ranging from general information on how to access it, discussions of beings who reside there and how to interact with them, tours of unusual or lesser known areas of the Akashics, healing practices, Akashic meditations, and of course discussions about the Akashic Library and your soul book. These ...
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Sermons By Antioch Community Church in Brighton, MA (Boston Area)

Antioch Community Church in Brighton, MA (Boston Area)

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Dear visitor, welcome to Antioch Brighton's sermon podcast. We are a non-denominational church in Brighton, MA. This library will give you a great way to get to know our values, beliefs and sermon style. We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Check out our website to learn more about us and when and where we meet: https://antiochchurchbrighton.org
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Farmerama

Farmerama

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Farmerama Radio is an award-winning podcast sharing the voices behind regenerative farming. We are committed to positive ecological futures for the earth and its people, and we believe that farmers of the world will determine this. Each month, we share the experiences of grass roots farmers instigating radical change for the future of our food, our health, and the planet. Tune in to hear how these producers are discovering a more ecological farming future and to learn how their decisions can ...
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Welcome to Unhoused, a podcast where we explore the changing face of homelessness in the Bega Valley, the levels of awareness in the community and the kinds of assistance available to those experiencing difficulties with housing. In later episodes we will also explore some of the housing strategies that are on the table and those being implemented for our community.
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A concise overview of fertility technology—its history, practical applications, and ethical and social implications around the world. In the late 1850s, a physician in New York City used a syringe and glass tube to inject half a drop of sperm into a woman’s uterus, marking the first recorded instance of artificial insemination. From that day forwar…
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A Memoir Through Essays and Other Stories Ingrid Rose The body is Ingrid Rose's touchstone as she explores her life through stories and personal essays: • Her relationship with her twin brother, Tim • Her New York adventures as a young woman, waitressing in a jazz club and performing with Warm Rain, a spoken word and music ensemble • Her spiritual …
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Charlotte looks back on some of the stories, people and places that shaped Oswestry in 2025. From outdoor learning at Park Hall Forest School to the work of The Movement Centre, from Apple Day to Remembrance Sunday, this episode brings together moments from across the year that reflect what life in Oswestry is really like. Oswestry Life Podcast is …
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Embark on a soothing journey through the tranquil landscapes of "Serenity Grove," a sleep meditation that invites you to unwind and find solace amidst the serene ambiance of a local park. Picture Gerald strolling through this picturesque haven, where a gentle breeze whispers through the trees and the soft rustle of leaves creates a harmonious symph…
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In this recent monograph Sarcasm in Paul's Letters (Cambridge University Press 2023, Matthew Pawlak offers the first treatment of sarcasm in New Testament studies. He provides an extensive analysis of sarcastic passages across the undisputed letters of Paul, showing where Paul is sarcastic, and how his sarcasm affects our understanding of his rheto…
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In Home Work: Gender, Child Labor, and Education for Girls in Urban America, 1870-1930 (U Chicago Press, 2025) historian Ruby Oram tells the story of how middle-class, white women reformers lobbied the state to implement various public education reforms to shape the lives of girls and women in industrial cities between 1870 and 1930. Women such as …
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It’s been a busy year, and KUT’s multimedia team has been capturing the moments that defined Austin in 2025. So which ones stood out most? Visuals Editor Deborah Cannon takes us through the year in photos. The Paramount Theatre is known for hosting unforgettable events — but have you ever wondered how audiences find their seats in the rush before s…
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John Wimber guides listeners through a journey from cautious skepticism about emotive worship to a living, intimate relationship with God. Drawing from First Chronicles 16 and Hebrews 13, he shows worship as a daily sacrifice of praise and as a doorway to immediacy with the Father. He emphasizes that God is moving today, healing the sick, restoring…
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And just like that, 2025 is coming to a close. On this week’s On the Media, hear a tour of a 12-month news blitz, from AI to the Pentagon press room to the reshaping of legacy outlets. Plus, what we can expect from the year to come. [02:33] This week, Brooke and Micah review how legacy outlets made big changes in the wake of Donald Trump’s inaugura…
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Every family has its secrets—but what happens when a writer dives into the family archive to uncover and share those stories with the world? In this very special final episode of Season 7 (yes, already!) - recorded live on Gadigal land at the 2025 Sydney Writers Festival — Yves and Clare probe Australian-born Maori poet Anne-Marie Te Whiu (Mettle) …
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An Austin doctor is using vinyl records to help patients cope with serious illnesses and difficult treatments. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge has a look at how music is helping in the healing process. Texans have access to some of the best bird-watching opportunities in the country. We’ll go behind the scenes of an annual census of the area’s bird populatio…
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Religion and urban life are the most successful strategies of handling, enhancing, and capitalizing on human sociability. By integrating religious studies, archaeology, and spatial theory, Emiliano Rubens Urciuoli aims to re-describe the formation of Christ religion as urban religion in Citifying Jesus: The Making of a Roman Religion in the Roman E…
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The New Yorker turned a hundred this year. And marking the occasion is a new documentary film on Netflix titled: “The New Yorker at 100”. But with some 5000 print issues, and ten decades worth of reporting, illustrating, and editing… where does one even begin? That’s a question staff writer Jelani Cobb brought to the film’s director, Marshall Curry…
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A library in Caldwell has become a beacon of hope for adults looking to get their GED or further their education — and volunteers are helping make that possible. The Texas Standard’s Sarah Asch has the story. A look back at major developments in the business world this year and how they’re shaping the Austin area. A Minnesota-based program that cre…
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It’s our Best Books of 2025 episode! Join Misti Anderson and Evin Harris as they look back on a year packed with incredible reading. In this episode, both Misti and Evin share and rate their personal Top 5 Books of the Year, talking through the stories that stood out, surprised them, and stayed with them long after the final page. To keep your read…
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The Holy Spirit is the driving force behind evangelism; this talk outlines how Spirit-filled life makes witness natural, powerful, and united. David Watson surveys the Spirit's work in evangelism across six aspects: the Holy Spirit as the witnessing Spirit who glorifies Jesus; the power from on high that enables bold testimony; the interdependence …
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Witchcraft and witches throughout history have long captured the imagination, yet hidden away in archives are records of long forgotten cases. Many of these are tragic, some are unusual – perhaps even inexplicable – but all are fascinating in their own right. Devon’s Forgotten Witches 1860–1910 (The History Press, 2025) by Mark Norman and Tracey No…
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The Koren Tanakh of the Land of Israel breathes new life into the biblical narrative by incorporating the latest discoveries from archaeology, Near Eastern studies, Egyptology and more to connect the ancient world with modern scholarship, offering readers a deeper and more informed understanding of the Bible. Tune in as we speak with Editor in Chie…
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Wednesday, December 17—“The best play I’ve seen this season,” says New York Magazine’s Sara Holdren about Liberation, Bess Wohl’s moving exploration of the women’s movement through the story of an Ohio consciousness-raising group in the early 1970s and a daughter who yearns to understand her mother’s life and her own. To discuss this timely play an…
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Records in the divorce case for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have been unsealed after a judge’s order. We’re talking with the Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy to find out what that means for the case. Travelers at the Austin airport will soon have more options. KUT transportation reporter Nathan Bernier has the details on the newest flights co…
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No advertising on Tracks To Relax Premium at www.patreon.com/trackstorelax join today! Imagine relaxing more and more deeply as you take each step towards complete serenity. This guided sleep meditation will help you relax at bedtime so you can fall asleep easily and stay asleep longer, allowing you to get the rest you need. Background music "In Th…
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Get curious—because what you think the thing is… isn’t always the thing! We’re Makin’ It Healthy today with wellness coach and cookbook author Geetu Makin. Tune in to learn what really happens when you grab that Snickers bar, why “organic” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy” and the essential pantry staples every household should have on hand. We …
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In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Jan Surotchak, former President and current board member of the Friends of Slovakia, about the evolution of Slovak–U.S. relations on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Drawing on his long personal and professional engagement with Slovakia—from the early post-Velvet Revolut…
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Czech by mother, Slovak by farther, and alpine ski legend by Americans and Canadians - Pavel Šťastný (79). A world class skiing coach from the Czech Republic who was, a couple of weeks ago, introduced into the Vermont Hall of Fame by the Vermont Alpine Ski Association. For over 35 years, Pavel Šťastný has been a cornerstone of alpine ski racing in …
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In this episode, host Pavol Demeš welcomes Martina Kolesárová, Executive Director of the internationally respected Pontis Foundation, to discuss the role of civil society in Slovakia and the Foundation’s flagship event - the Impact Summit. The conversation traces the origins and mission of Pontis (founded with the involvement of American public fig…
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This is our almost last podcast from Prague of the year, the last just before Christmas, so the guest will be very special, connected to the Czech holidays, Christmas ornaments and jewelry, art, design, traditions and the world of glass. My guest is an historian, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad N…
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Is it possible to read the Balaam narrative of Numbers 22-24 cohesively? Ben Wiggershaus says, “Yes,” and part of his solution is in reading the Balaam Cycle in light of its ancient Near Eastern context. Tune in as we speak with Ben Wiggershaus about his recent monograph, The Man of Opened Eye: Ancient Near Eastern Revelatory Convention and the Bal…
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Charlotte's visiting the building formerly known as Centre North West to learn about its new identity as The Centre Spot and its future role in the town. The building’s been taken over by The New Saints FC Foundation, the independent charity linked to The New Saints Football Club. Charlotte chats with Gill Jones and Jimmy O’Reilly from the foundati…
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In early 1990s South London — a time when rave culture was mutating and London’s squats were pulsing with creativity, Aphex Twin, Global Communication, Nightmares on Wax, Autechre,Andrea Parker, Scanner — could be found DJ-ing and performing in spaces where a strange new sound-world was blooming. This is the story of Telepathic Fish, the ambient af…
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Following the career of the Irish lace designer and inspector Emily Anderson (1856-1948), Irish Lacemaking: Art, Industry and Cultural Practice (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Molly-Claire Gillett traces a network of designers, makers, organizations and institutions involved in the late-19th and early-20th-century Irish lace industry and explores their c…
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Secret Lake Stories is a soundwork by sound designer and composer Emily Zurowski, recorded on and around a small, enclosed body of water known locally as the Secret Lake, on the border of Levenshulme and Reddish in Greater Manchester. Largely hidden from surrounding streets and reached by footpaths through scrub and woodland, the lake sits within a…
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Donald Trump has signed an executive order limiting state regulation on artificial intelligence. On this week’s On the Media, Republicans spar over AI, and what deregulating the industry means for the rest of us. Plus, how AI fakery got better in 2025. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Maria Curi, tech policy reporter for Axios and autho…
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Austin has reached a four-year, $63 million contract deal with the city’s firefighters, ending months of negotiations with the Austin Firefighters Association. Calling all bird enthusiasts: Texas Standard’s Raul Alonzo explains what a bird count is, why it matters, and how you can take part. KUTX’s Confucius Jones, one half of hip-hop podcast The B…
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In a chaotic world, we could all do with some love and kindness while falling asleep. Wishing you ALL the best around the world, wherever you are listening! Feel free to comment, we'd love to hear from you! Want to belong to something positive, wonderful and uplifting? Join us on Patreon for our ad free meditations and more! www.Patreon.com/TracksT…
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Sometimes, it really does feel like Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Give us the fairy lights, colored baubles, fresh smell of pine, whipped cream-topped hot chocolate, and cookies. ALL THE COOKIES, PLEASE. One of the best things about Christmas is that it stretches and bends to fit the shape we want and need it to be. Sure, holida…
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As you tend your garden this summer, spare a thought for Alison Vaughan, responsible for no less than 1.5 million precious botanical specimens. As collections manager at the National Herbarium of Victoria, which dates back to 1853, Alison stewards a vast archive of past and present biodiversity that illuminates our social and ecological history and…
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In early spring, Roxanne visits her neighbor Martin, the local beekeeper, to collect freshly cleaned beeswax from last year’s hives. From the golden bricks of wax she carries home, she begins the slow, careful process of crafting beeswax candles for the first market of the season. Surrounded by the scent of lilac, honey, and woodsmoke, Roxanne work…
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Austin faces a high-stakes choice on funding parks over I-35, with city leaders split over how to move forward. It all centers on the question of which highway decks the should city commit to paying for. Catching up with longtime musician Robert Earl Keen, who’s gearing up for his Christmas shows here in Austin. Plus, from KUTX: Maile Carballo chec…
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