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OPB Politics Now

Oregon Public Broadcasting

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"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth analysis, discussion and insight into candidates, events and issues.
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Standing on Points: A Cultural History of Punctuation

Florence Hazrat

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What this podcast is *not*: a rule guide on proper punctuation. We'll only conjure the ghost of grammar in order to put it to rest. What this podcast *is*: a journey through the weird behaviour of punctuation in the wild. Be prepared to amble on the placid path of the comma, get lost on the winding road of brackets, and arrive at the well-deserved rest of the full stop. Along the way, we'll explore the past & future of punctuation, why a comma sparked the Russian Revolution, how to earn mill ...
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Grammar Lab

Grammar Lab

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Grammar Lab is the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of the English language, making grammar accessible and fun for everyone. Our grammar, style, punctuation, and usage tips will make you a more effective communicator and feed your love of language.
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Mada Fyah

Breadfruit Productions

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The climate crisis has arrived on Belize’s shores and will require collective effort to create a just, liveable future. On Mada Fyah, join André Habet as he talks to guests who share their insights on the state of Belize’s environment.
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Red Pen: A Grammar Podcast

Columbia Journalism Review

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Welcome to the weird, wild, scintillatingly stylish, and syntactically sound world of RED PEN—the grammar podcast that won't put you to sleep.Brought to you by the Columbia Journalism Review and hosted by old buds Ryan Davis and Mike Laws, RED PEN plucks examples from the news (as well as from novels, music, movies—wherever!) to answer all those questions you were too afraid to ask in English class.Digressions may include: Green Day's early work, the oppressive atmosphere of latter-day Batma ...
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Writers of the Future Podcast

John Goodwin

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Providing writing and illustrating tips and advice from Contest Judges, Winners and industry professionals for writers and artists, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.
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Reach All Readers

Anna Geiger

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Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well. Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll ...
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40ish

Nicole Goodman Lauren Mishcon

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Welcome to 40ish! Brought to you by the hosts of the award winning podcast Self care Club, Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman -two 40ish women who went searching for a podcast that truly spoke to their age group - Where was the show that captured the sheer, hilarious chaos of midlife? The one that understood the juggling act of teens, aging parents, career pivots, and hormones that have a mind of their own? When they couldn’t find it, they made it. 40ish is the podcast that midlifers deserve. ...
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Rewilding Motherhood

Emma While

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Welcome to the Rewilding Motherhood podcast!I’m Emma While, your host, owner & founder of Courage & Chamomile & transformation & empowerment coach for mums ready to shrug off the shoulds and break out of the boxes to live life on their OWN terms.This podcast is all about living outside the lines, parenting against the current and finding our own truth. It’s about becoming who we truly ARE and not who the world says we should be.So it’s time to drop the good girl act, put down the people plea ...
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SALES&STANZAS

Decade Later

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Sales, marketing, breaking the rules, life lessons, and poetry inspired by me making mistakes and living abroad, but not in that order Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salesandstanzas/support
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Dudes Inc.

Matt Carr

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A group of friends talking about the world from a guy's perspective. Variety of topics are covered here and come join us for the ride! (Part of the Mania Empire.)
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Alex & Nick’s podroid

Alex & Nick - podroid

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Two middle aged men rambling, discussing & ranting on about whatever we fancy. Topics include: football, food, colours, life itself. Cover art photo provided by Gonzalo Remy on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gonzaloremy
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Grammar and Writing Advice

Scribendi

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Scribendi provides helpful and comprehensive tips to help you improve your grammar and your writing today. Whether you need help with punctuation, spelling, grammar, style, or tone, Scribendi will give you everything you need to improve your writing.
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Chai Podcast

Sharon Shimonova

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While shedding light on the unique Bukharian cultural epicenter in Queens, NY, Chai Podcast hopes to promote inclusivity within the Bukharian community. Growing up in New York as a first generation American born Bukharian Jew can be jarring, and at times it seems impossible to love and cherish our cultural identity without agreeing with the more antiquated and fundamentalist standards that the Bukharian community reflects. Chai intends to make that thought seem less impossible for future gen ...
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The Ambitions Podcast

Ambitions Personnel

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The Ambitions Podcast is series of frank and fun discussions about the world of recruitment. Members of the Ambitions Personnel team and guests explore a range of subjects from the latest changes in the recruitment industry to tips on how to retain and train staff.
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Prompted!

Eric Montgomery

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Explore the intersection of creativity, curiosity, and conversation. In each episode of Prompted!, host Eric Montgomery invites you to join him on a journey through writing prompts, poetry, and storytelling. From the sparks that inspire his own creative work, Eric shares insights, inspiration, and encouragement for anyone looking to cultivate their imagination and deepen their connection to words. Eric is taking a break from the podcast until Fall of 2025, at the earliest. Find him on Bluesk ...
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The Electric Company Podcast

The Electric Company

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The Electric Company Podcast SmashUps are a series of portable shorts available for free. Series favorites like "Silent E is a Ninja" and "Bossy R" are mixed with pieces starring celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Kyle Massey and Wyclef Jean. Sign up to get these automatically plugged into your computer, video iPod, or other media player and easily turn any moment into a fun learning moment. These Podcast SmashUps build on our online SmashUp tool, where kids can create their very own SmashUps us ...
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The Duncan and Angus Show

Duncan & Angus

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Duncan and Angus Just 2 guys, talking smack, making each other laugh and just having fun. We are here for your entertainment. Bringing you quizzes, interesting facts, friendly banter and a lot of dad jokes.
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Listenwise News Bites

Listenwise

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Listenwise News Bites is a current events podcast for young listeners featuring fun, interesting, relevant news stories that keep kids engaged, informed, and entertained. Veteran public radio journalist Monica Brady-Myerov poses thought-provoking questions following each news story that listeners can ponder or discuss with family members, teachers, or classmates. News Bites is produced by Listenwise, an award-winning learning platform using podcasts to improve students' listening and literac ...
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IELTS Tutorials

IELTS Tutorials

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Prepare for the IELTS exam with top-class Learning Resources. IELTS Tutorials offers many services which will significantly develop your test-taking skills and increase the chances of getting the perfect score in the IELTS exam. Sign Up ieltstutorials.online and get 20+ Free Practices Tests for your preparation. Our Services: Online CoachingWriting Correction ServiceTest Evaluation ServiceMobile AppIELTS Writing AppIELTS Speaking AppIELTS Reading AppIELTS Tutorials is an online website which ...
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[Listen again] A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation - with Lyn Stone 48:00

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I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and "rapid fire" questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you'll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/ep…
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358. Ian Randal Strock Talks the Amazing History of Punctuation 54:16

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In the beginning, there was no punctuation. Texts were written so that their letters ran together withnospacesorpunctuation and without any distinction between lowercase and capitals. It was up to the reader to discover where each word or sentence ended and the next began. Then, through orators and actors, marks were made to show pauses and stops a…
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[Listen again] How to implement the science of reading with young learners - with Amie Burkholder 27:01

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What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode221 Get the free Letter Sounds Game: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/letter-sounds/ Sign up…
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360. Patrick Kidder Created Sally Port Magazine to Help Creatives Share Their Stories 58:46

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Patrick Kidder is the editor-in-chief of Sally Port Magazine. Kidder shares his journey to becoming a full-time writer and publisher, inspired by gaps in family-friendly fantasy fiction. Together with his wife, he founded Forever Mountain Publishing and launched Sally Port Magazine—named after a castle’s side door—to provide an accessible entry poi…
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359. Christina Hess, Head of Illustration at Ringling College, Exploring the Value of Art School and AI's Impact on Illustration 1:01:15

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Christina Hess is the Department Head of Illustration at Ringling College of Art & Design. In this interview, we discuss the value of art school and the impact of AI on art.Christina is an illustrator known for blending historical and natural themes across a wide range of projects. Her portfolio includes everything from numismatic designs (the stud…
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‘Marine Protected Areas are Everybody’s Business’ 33:33

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Belize is racing toward protecting 30% of its ocean by 2026—but what does that look like on the water? This latest investigation delves into the daily reality of marine rangers: 4 a.m. patrols, dangerous encounters, rescues of trapped wildlife, and long weeks away from their families. From drones and 360° camera towers to the expanding risks of tra…
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Oregon’s big political stories of the 2025, looking ahead to 2026 36:00

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As 2025 comes to a close, the OPB Politics Now team is taking a look at the top political stories of the year. It was a year. We saw the Trump administration return to power, Mayor Keith Wilson and a new government enter the scene in Portland, and Democratic state officials fumble and stumble through a legislative session. On the latest episode of …
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Aurora Passero and PTAB: Weaving Books and Textiles 14:57

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In this episode, Weaving Books and Textiles, members of the PRAKSIS Teen Advisory Board speak with artist Aurora Passero. Passero’s work was included in the exhibition Skudd, Fangst og u(Ro) which marked the 50-year anniversary of Norske Kunsthåndverkere and was held at Deichman Bjørvika library. Following a visit to the exhibition, PTAB members So…
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Architraves, Eyebrows and Twinning with your MIL 41:00

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Today on 40ish: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and what says xmas better than a heated debate about architraves? Nicole is spiralling over the fact that she appears to be growing eyebrows… above her eyebrows (a festive miracle nobody asked for). Speaking of bushy, Lauren is locked in an existential crisis about the girth of her Christm…
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[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk 51:01

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Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode181 Get the f…
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Deschutes County political maps spark debate, plus groundwater contamination in Eastern Oregon 17:24

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The redrawing of political maps is perhaps one of the most intensely political acts elected officials undertake. In Central Oregon, the effort is prompting the familiar outcry of gerrymandering. On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we’re heading east of the Cascades. We’ll discuss the redrawing of the Deschutes County maps and the contaminated groundwa…
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Bald Eyes, Bad Jeans and Christmas Cockapoos 40:17

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In today’s episode, Lauren somehow manages to accidentally pull out her own eyelashes and is now sporting a festive single-lid look… while Nicole is still spiralling about the state of jeans. Are we meant to be in wide-leg? Straight-leg? Bootcut? Low-rise?! Nobody knows and honestly we’re tired. We also tackle a listener dilemma: How do you tell yo…
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[Listen again] How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy 36:38

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When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode163 Get the free Word…
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357. Ruby Lovell Award Winning Journalist and International Bestselling Children's Book Author 1:00:36

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Ruby Lovell is an award-winning journalist, dynamic show host, and accomplished author whose career bridges the worlds of entertainment, media, and storytelling—making her the perfect guest for this podcast. Born in Sri Lanka, she has lived in the UK and the US and has traveled the world.We originally met at the Hollywood Christmas Parade, where Ru…
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Homelessness in Portland and taxes in Oregon take center stage 26:19

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On the latest livestream episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Alex Zielinski talk about two of the biggest topics in Oregon politics - the state’s handling of the overall business climate and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s long shot effort to end unsheltered homelessness. If you have questions please share them and we will try …
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Falling, Fibbing and Airing the Fanny 43:35

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This week on 40ish. Things are looking up for Lauren in the laundry room, but the moment she steps outside? Down she goes. Did she fall over… or, at our age, has she officially “had a fall”? Nicole has a jolly trip to Costco (pick n’ mix for adults with no self control) and makes a shocking confession involving lying to Lauren. Could it be the end …
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How to use etymology to help students spell high frequency words - with Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless 51:58

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235: Did you know that teaching students about the history of specific words can actually reduce cognitive load and help students better remember the spellings? Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless, authors of The High Frequency Word Project, show us how to do just that. Get the show notes here: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/episode235 Get the free…
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356. Megan O’Russell Exploring Themes of Empowerment and Romance in a YA Context 1:02:45

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Megan O'Russell is a YA author who transitioned from a successful career in theater to writing. We met on a panel at Dragon Con and agreed to do this podcast. We discuss her journey, the importance of storytelling, and the differences between traditional and indie publishing. Megan shares insights on empowering authors, navigating the editing proce…
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Cosy, Cranky and Passive aggressive punctuation 36:31

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Today on 40ish: Nicole publicly outs Lauren’s escalating email rudeness. Is this the moment we finally admit that yes, midlife has arrived -and apparently it’s brought passive-aggressive punctuation with it. Meanwhile, the pair discover that nothing makes them happier these days than being gifted… extra virgin olive oil. Not gin. Not wine. Olive oi…
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Show your workings! 22:13

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In this episode I talk about allowing ourselves to be seen in our process - not as a performance, not as a polished “final version,” but as who we are: human, messy, in motion. I share a story from the ReWilding Motherhood Facilitator Programme, where one of my facilitators-in-training was terrified about leading a session. Instead of trying to hid…
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Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the perfectly good 14:27

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In this episode I talk about one of the phrases that comes up again and again in my world: don’t let the perfect get in the way of the perfectly good. And I’m laughing because, naturally, it’s one of the things I still have to keep learning. I used to think podcasting meant jingles, editing software, studio microphones, the whole formal performance…
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Granola, Puppy Pandemonium & A stolen kiss in the stables 32:20

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Things go completely off the rails today when Lauren’s puppy’s antics push James to the brink… and he in turn pushes them right out of the studio (much to Nicole’s amusement) Speaking of Nicole, she’s been busy browsing the M&S clothes and she likes what she sees - classic midlife move. Lauren then casually drops into conversation that she’s met na…
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recognition, punctuation and presence as rebellion. 14:53

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In This week’s dog-walk ramble episode I talk about celebration…not the champagne-clinking, prosecco-fuelled kind, but the quiet, personal kind we’ve never been taught to recognise. The kind that looks like noticing yourself rather than performing an achievement. Big success? Claps, applause, gold star. Small everyday survival? Nothing. Next. Move …
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How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen 1:00:14

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234: All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get free differentiated passages: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_opt…
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355. James P. Nettles: Not Trying Is the True Failure 1:04:10

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Jim Nettles is a well-established author of science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary fiction. However, in this interview, we delve into another aspect of Jim, as the founder of Author Essentials and Author Essentials Workshops.In this interview, we discuss his book, “Business Essentials for Writers”, and he shares his unique perspective on failur…
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Oregon education report card: Budget woes, enrollment issues and Trump effect 28:10

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As the school calendar shifts into holiday mode, many public school students are about to be out of the classroom for a long time. And as families brace for time off, educators are bracing too – for potential budget cuts. And that’s as Oregon’s education system remains one of the worst performing in the nation. On this week’s episode of OPB Politic…
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Announcement: Triple R Teaching is now Reach All Readers! 3:05

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Big news! Triple R Teaching is now officially Reach All Readers. In this episode, I explain the rebrand and what it means for you as a listener, and I explain why this change better reflects my mission of helping teachers understand and apply the science of reading. Don't worry—same practical literacy tips and honest conversations you love, just wi…
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Ankle Boots, Plant based buffets and Netflix Negotiations 35:21

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Today on 40ish: Lauren wonders if long-term marriage really just comes down to which Netflix series you can both tolerate, while Nicole’s deeply unconvinced that the cowboy aesthetic is making a comeback. A listener faces a full-blown footwear crisis (seriously, what is up with ankle boots?) and another dreads her company’s “Annual Office Holiday E…
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Face Blind, Feline Rescue and 6-7 34:02

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This week on 40ish: A listener writes in about her rescue cat (that she quite frankly hates), and Lauren discovers she’s face-blind - which is awkward AF and Nicole is still obsessed with 6-7, according to her this makes her 'cool' - All unpicked in this episode. We love to hear from you! To share your feedback, dilemmas, rants, funny stories or ge…
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How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan 16:00

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233: If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics lesson. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach …
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354. Bestselling Author Katie Cross Writes Very Comfortable Fantasy Fiction Books 1:00:05

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Bestselling fantasy author Katie Cross is one of the most comfortable authors I have ever read. “Miss Mabel’s School for Girls” is the first book in the Network Series.In this episode, Katie shares her journey as a writer, the inspiration behind her books, and the importance of engaging with readers. She discusses her unique approach to storytellin…
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Newport fights potential ICE facility, plus Trump’s National Guard legal defeat 20:56

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The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is entering a new chapter in Oregon. A judge has permanently blocked the president from sending the National Guard to protect the ICE building in Portland. But the legal fight may not be over. And now, the federal government may be looking to the Oregon coast to run a new immigration facility. On the…
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Piercings, Tantrums and Nothing says I love you like a Dustbuster. 39:58

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This week on 40ish Lauren's husband romances her with a new DustBuster. (Nothing says I love you like Dyson) whilst Nicole is radiating extra bougie energy as she lights up a 3 wick high end candle. (Then has an almighty adult tantrum). A listener doesn't know what to make of her 53yr old husband suddenly arriving home with an ear piercing (Midlife…
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A Spanx tantrum and the John Lewis Ad 37:54

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This week on 40ish: the ladies unwrap the new John Lewis Christmas ad and it’s got them feeling deeply middle-aged. Lauren has what can only be described as an epic meltdown over Spanx and one midlife online dater is torn between two men she doesn’t even fancy (spoiler: bin them both) Buckle up; it’s a feisty one. We love to hear from you! To share…
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Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades - with Sarah Paul 22:08

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232: If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reac…
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353. Sesh, CEO Overleaf Books, Discusses the Value of the Contests to India’s 213,000,000 students 58:09

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Subrahmanian Seshadri, who goes by “Sesh,” is the CEO of Overleaf Books LLP and a member of the Educational Publishers Forum of the International Publishers Association, representing India, a country with a population of 1.4 billion. We discuss Writers and Illustrators of the Future and its importance to creative individuals in India. Sesh see's th…
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Portland's camping ban, suburban ICE raids and election recap 23:16

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On the latest live stream edition of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart, Alex Zielinski and Holly Bartholomew discuss a range of political topics. Portland is finally enforcing its ban on homeless camping. How is that playing out? Plus, a rise in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is shaking the Willamette Valley. We discuss what…
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Skips, Gorilla cream and Um Bongo 44:30

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This week on 40ish: Lauren is cooing over the Costco catalogue and Nicole is along for the ride - heated fleece blanket anyone? The pair debate over whether prawn cocktail crisps count as a “classic,” before descending into mild hysteria when they realise they’re spending their forties discussing the merits of Um Bongo vs Ki-Ora on a public platfor…
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Capes, Loafers, and Vinted Fails 33:13

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This week on 40ish it’s midlife shopping gone wrong. Lauren suffers a Vinted fail while Nicole debates whether she’s officially lost the plot after lusting over a Supergirl-style caped top. The great loafer debate of 2024 has returned from the dead. Lauren’s bought a pair, and Nicole is strictly forbidden to comment (good luck with that). Meanwhile…
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A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild 23:28

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231: Discover how SLP Brianna Guild makes decodable books the heart of her literacy intervention sessions—while naturally weaving in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable r…
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352. A Continuing Legacy for Legendary French Artist Moebius 59:17

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Discover the visionary world of Jean Henri Gaston Giraud—also known as Gir but better known as Moebius, a master of cosmic comics—in this podcast episode. Join us for an interview with his children, Nausicaa and Raphael, as they discuss the enduring legacy of their father, a trailblazer whose surreal artistry reshaped science fiction. We met at the…
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Food assistance and health insurance stuck in government shutdown limbo 21:08

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Hundreds of thousands of Oregonians who help fill their pantries thanks to the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be cut off from the program. I’m Lauren Dake. On this week’s OPB Politics Now we will take a deeper about what will happen to some of the most vulnerable as the government shutdown continues. Find the show …
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Pumpkins, Paranormal Activity & Panic Buys 33:15

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This week on 40ish: It’s Halloween, and things are getting spooky. We can’t decide what’s scarier: Lauren’s truly terrifying childhood tale, or Nicole juggling three different costumes for her daughter’s Halloween events. A listener wants to know do you believe in the paranormal? She’s got some seriously creepy goings-on in her new home. Meanwhile,…
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Awkward Invites, Admin & The Green Bin 35:12

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Today on 40ish: The ladies are feeling truly middle aged. Nicole’s eyesight has decided to take early retirement, while Lauren laments the sheer amount of time it now takes just to look presentable -never mind actually nice. A listener wants to know: what do you do when you’re invited to the hen night but not the wedding? (Awkward doesn’t even begi…
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How to teach students to use set for variability - with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz 22:05

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230: Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with t…
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351. Jeffrey Morris: Reinspiring the Future That Didn't Happen 1:00:35

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Jeffrey Morris is a writer, director, and founder of FutureDude Entertainment, a production company that blends dazzling creativity with innovative storytelling. His goal … rekindling the human spirit through science fiction.He has produced an amazing documentary entitled THE EAGLE OBSESSION and is here in our Hollywood office as part of his screen…
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Talking Tina Kotek: The National Guard, reelection and her first term 21:10

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says she’s making progress on some of the state’s most pressing problems. But even some of her most ardent supporters seem skeptical and the Democrat is eyeing a likely reelection effort. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss their recent reporting on Kotek. They talked t…
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Secrets, Spreadsheets and Storming Out 37:45

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Today on 40ish: Nicole’s got a new padel partner; there’s a shared spreadsheet involved and Lauren’s not thrilled. Meanwhile, the listener inbox delivers peak drama: one listener’s torn between exposing a friend’s secret affair and staying loyal, while another has a full-blown meltdown at her own birthday party. It’s sports, secrets, and seriously …
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Sore Muscles, Sharp Comebacks and Nicole Scherzinger 34:26

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Today on 40ish: Lauren no longer understands teen fashion (when is a baggy jean just many sizes too big?) while Nicole is not impressed with Nicole Scherzinger’s approach to punctuality. Meanwhile, one listener finds herself emotionally and physically shattered after a HIIT class that was absolutely not what she signed up for, and another writes in…
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Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye 13:40

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229: Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with…
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