The Big Book Project is a multi-venue reading experience for bibliophiles fascinated by long or dense works of fiction and interested in discussing them with others, one novel at a time. The works selected will be capacious novels from the mid-nineteenth century through today that possess an abundant writing style or complexity in structure and themes. The notion that reading need not be a solitary activity has special resonance with these novels given that there is much to discuss, elaborat ...
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Rich Literature Podcasts
Our days are busy. Professional, family and personal obligations fill our schedules. You’re invited to take A Break in the Action of your day and escape to a place filled with sights of highly figured walnut and rich, vibrant case-color hardening. Intoxicating scents of wood smoke from a perfectly laid fire and spent shotshells fill the air. The only deals we broker are for new-to-us shotguns and our only appointments are for chilly mornings and impatient bird dogs. Here, our currency is mem ...
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This Podcast Will Change Your Life is a long-form interview show hosted by writer, teacher, trainer, coach and content creator Ben Tanzer and housed at This Blog Will Change Your Life. The show focuses on conversations with authors, creatives and changemakers from around the world.
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Dr. Alan Schreck guides us through the work of the Holy Spirit throughout the history of the Catholic Church - seen in the Church’s rich history of council documents, encyclicals, and other writings.
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History helps us understand the cultures and conflicts of the changing multipolar world. But there is so much to read! Where to begin? Let Jeff Rich, writer historian, and ex-government official, be your guide to some quality world history. Appreciate world literature, discuss world crises and meet intriguing historians. Free weekly newsletter at jeffrich.substack.com
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Cinema SitDown is a movie review podcast that enjoys discussing the elements of cinema. We intend to entertain and enlighten as we discuss and debate the merits of current and classic films and their inspirations. Join us in our conversations as we delve into interesting aspects of film.
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This podcast is designed to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful natural landscape surrounding the city of Bath, with its hills and valleys, grasslands and woodlands. Season 1 brought a monthly flavour of the September walking festival through interviews with special guests, a recorded local walk and a 'top-tip' section with festival organiser Lucy Bartlett. Season 2 delves deep into the rich diversity of the Bathscape, its culture, heritage, landscape and people. Footprints was ...
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Dive into the heart of Australia's hidden literary past with 'To Be Continued,' a groundbreaking podcast that unearths literature gems from the 19th to early 20th-century newspapers. This series presents a curated collection tales in a lively 'read and react' format - Talented actors breathe life into these lost tales, followed by insightful discussions helmed by host Dr Rod Lamberts. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on the historical and contemporary relevance of these long-forgotten ...
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An audio show and love letter to Washington, D.C.'s literary culture, Live From The Library features conversations with D.C. area writers, literary curators, book store owners, book club leaders and more about the capital area's rich and diverse appreciation for reading and the authors who create the works we love most.
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich diversity of policy experience and insights of the student body and faculty. The podcast is suppor ...
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Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! Brought to you as an immersive audio drama by MAD Company, follow the unforgettable journey of Ebeneezer Scrooge as he confronts his past, present and future in a journey of atonement. With rich soundscapes, holiday-inspired music, and a talented cast of 7 actors, this timeless tale of redemption and the true spirit of Christmas will transport listeners to the world of Charles Dickens. MAD Company is a nonprofit theatre company that ...
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The Golden Chapter delivers powerful insights from the world's most impactful books in bite-sized episodes. Each week, we dive deep into carefully selected books, extracting the golden nuggets of wisdom and presenting them in a clear, engaging format. Whether you're a busy professional, an aspiring leader, or simply love learning, our concise summaries and actionable takeaways help you absorb life-changing ideas without reading entire books. Join us as we unlock the essential wisdom from bes ...
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The Way We Live Now is a scathing satirical novel published in London in 1875 by Anthony Trollope, after a popular serialization. It was regarded by many of Trollope’s contemporaries as his finest work. One of his longest novels (it contains a hundred chapters), The Way We Live Now is particularly rich in sub-plot. It was inspired by the financial scandals of the early 1870s, and lashes at the pervading dishonesty of the age, commercial, political, moral, and intellectual. It is one of the l ...
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Learn Chinese with ease! Talk Chineasy brings you 7-minute daily Chinese lessons. Each day, ShaoLan and a special guest share interesting cultural insights and stories as they teach you a useful Chinese phrase. Our amazing guests include rock stars, artists, CEOs, professors, adventurists, scientists, and more. You’ll discover the rich culture behind the most widely spoken language while learning how to converse in essential Mandarin Chinese. ✨ Explore various topics, special guests, and ins ...
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A rich and complex Gothic-Romance centring on the murky deeds of an ancient family. It is a wonderfully atmospheric piece that combines narrative, poetry, song, and descriptive writing to great effect. The character of Dick Turpin that we know today – the dashing highwaymen and unmatched horseman – can be said to stem directly from this novel, as the most famous part of the book (often published on its own in the past), Turpin’s Ride To York, is devoted to him. Although seemingly little know ...
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The expository preaching ministry of Kootenai Community Church by Pastors/Elders Jim Osman, Jess Whetsel, Dave Rich, and Cornel Rasor. This podcast feed contains the sermons preached during the midweek services at Kootenai Church. The Elders/Teachers of Kootenai Church exposit verse-by-verse through whole books of the Bible. These sermons can be found within their own podcast series by visiting the KCC Audio Archive.
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The Language of Play - Kids that Listen, Speech Therapy, Language Development, Early Intervention
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*** A Top 1.5% Podcast! *** Getting Kids to Listen, Speech Therapy, IEP, Communication with Kids, Parent Mentor, Family Connection Are you tired of repeating yourself with your children or wonder why they don’t listen? Are you afraid you are doing the wrong thing to help your kids communicate, but you are unsure what to do? Are you frustrated that your kids argue, whine or debate with you? Hey parents, you don’t need to stay overwhelmed, exhausted, and triggered by the fuss. In this podcast, ...
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Welcome to Illuminate Your Mind - Conversation A, the ultimate conversational podcast that takes you on unforgettable adventure filled with discovery, mystery, and the unexpected. Our episode delves into classic and original literature, explores life-changing events that have reshaped our worldview, and uncover the wonders of the world that inspire awe and curiosity. Whether you're passionate about world exploration, fascinated by the depths of the human experience, or simply love a good mys ...
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In this Oxford World’s Classics audio guide, listen to Robert Douglas-Fairhurst of Magdalen College, Oxford University – who edited and selected this new edition – introduce Henry Mayhew’s ‘London Labour and the London Poor’. ‘London Labour and the London Poor’ originated in a series of articles for a London newspaper and grew into a massive record of the daily life of Victorian London’s underclass. Mayhew conducted hundreds of interviews with the city’s street traders, entertainers, thieves ...
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Wilkie Collins’s The Woman in White tells the story of two half-sisters, Laura Fairlie and Marian Halcombe who were embroiled in the sinister plot of Sir Percival Glyde and Count Fosco to take over their family’s wealth. It’s considered to be one of the first “sensation novels” to be published. Like most novels that fall into this category, the protagonists here are pushed to their limits by the villains before they finally got the justice they deserved. The story begins with Walter Hartrigh ...
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This story opens at a fashionable dinner party in Sir Robert Chiltern's home in the heart of London's stylish Grosvenor Square. One of Lady Chiltern's old school-friends, Mrs. Cheveley, a woman with a dubious past, accosts Sir Robert and threatens to expose a financial crime that he had once participated in, unless he agrees to finance a fraudulent construction project that she's promoting. Lady Chiltern is astounded when her husband who had been the severest critic of this project suddenly ...
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Loud & Clear: EMS Guiding Principles - Advanced Continuing Education for Paramedics, EMTs & Prehospital Care Providers
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Paramedic training is over, you’re in the front seat now. Whether day 1 or day 1,000 you can’t shake the fear you’re underprepared. You were taught to systematically decide if A... do B. But what if “A” wasn’t in the book? The truth is each emergency call is too unique to teach the right response to every situation. We need to go beyond algorithmic thinking and understand deeper principles, the WHY behind the algorithm. When every decision counts you want to rely on a framework that will gui ...
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This story describes a house in Cadogan Square, London, in which extensive alterations have been done by the Greek owner. One of the rooms is built like a safe. The walls floor and roof are made of almost indestructible reinforced concrete. The only door to the room can only be opened or closed by the owner. The single window is unreachable and there is a steel safe built into the outer wall which is in plain sight of the local policeman who patrols the street every night. Yet it is in this ...
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From the archive: Bicycle graveyards: why do so many bikes end up underwater?
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: every year, thousands of bikes are tossed into rivers, ponds, lakes and canals. What’s behind this mass drowning? By Jody Rosen. Read by Masud Milas. Help support our independent journalism …
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Poison in the water: the town with the world’s worst case of forever chemicals contamination
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When a small Swedish town discovered their drinking water contained extremely high levels of Pfas, they had no idea what it would mean for their health and their children’s future. By Marta Zaraska. Read by Myanna Buring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Will Primos is an icon in the outdoors industry, but as you’ll hear, it didn’t come without a massive amount of hard work, focus, and a solid work ethic. Will did more than build a brand - he educated, outfitted, and entertained. Today, Will is enjoying the fruits of his labor - but he hasn’t stopped giving back. His mind is on conservation and awa…
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Intersections: Race, Ethnicity & the Global Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
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In this episode, Madison Jennings, Glória Almeida da Silva and Famin Ahmed explore how race and ethnicity shape the experience of gender-based violence around the world. Together, they discuss the legal and systemic barriers women of color face, the narratives that silence survivors, and the grassroots and policy efforts pushing for justice. Drawin…
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‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
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How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby? By Sophie Elmhirst. Read by Serena Manteghi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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224 Did Your Child Babble? When It Begins, What It Means, And Why It Matters
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Hey Friends~ Babbling is the foundation for first words. It's a key predictor of later language development AND the strongest early indicator that spoken language is developing on track… and so much more! Babbling is a very important part of your baby’s development. Maybe you are curious, or possibly concerned. Or.. maybe you just know someone with…
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Spirit in the Post-Exilic Prophets, Apocalyptic Literature, and the Torah
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Dr. Schreck talks about how Haggai, Zechariah, and Nehemiah encouraged the people to rely on the power of the Spirit to rebuild the temple after their return from exile in Babylon. He also explores how apocalyptic writings speak of God's plan and the Spirit's work in the "last days." With the decline of prophecy, rabbis in the late Old Testament an…
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Shaping the AI we want: A conversation with Gabriela Ramos
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🎙️ Shaping the AI we want: A conversation with Gabriela Ramos In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, MPP students Melissa Muñoz (Dominican Republic) and Gloria Almeida (Brazil) sit down with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO and one of the world’s foremost voices in ethical artificial intelligence…
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From the archive: how two BBC journalists risked their jobs to reveal the truth about Jimmy Savile
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: listening to the women who alleged abuse, and fighting to get their stories heard, helped change the treatment of victims by the media and the justice system By Poppy Sebag-Montefiore. Read …
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What Makes Big Books Work? Abundance, Complexity, and the Joy of Long Novels with James Elkins
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Why do some readers gravitate toward sprawling, ambitious novels that take weeks—or even months—to read? What is it about long books that makes them so immersive, so risky, and so rewarding? In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori Feathers is joined once again by writer and professor James Elkins for an in-depth conversation about the magic a…
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The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity’s origins
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When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since By Scott Sayare. Read by Bert Seymour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.c…
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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Three - Animating Force.
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This episode stars former (and forever) guest Giano Cromley (American Mythology, The Prince of Infinite Space, What We Build Upon the Ruins, The Last Good Halloween). It was recorded live and on a walk along Division Street in Chicago, IL that started and concluded at Rite Liquors in July 2025.
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Something's Brewing with Shinnosuke and Mamiko
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"Something’s Brewing" is a laid-back podcast hosted by MPP student Wynsey, where conversations flow freely—just like the drinks. In each episode, a member of the Blavatnik School community joins over a favorite beverage from home to share personal stories, career reflections, and the life that happens beyond policy. In this episode, Wynsey sits dow…
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Horse racing and erotica: how I survived the fickle world of freelance writing
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Gabrielle Drolet had always dreamed of being a writer. But when disability closed down most of her opportunities, a strange career began By Gabrielle Drolet. Read by Kate Handford. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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223 Too Many Parenting Voices Talking? Critique the “7-7-7 Rule”
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Hey Friends~ There are many different parenting styles, types, and programs, and the number can vary depending on how they're categorized. Broadly, these can be grouped into Core styles, Modern styles, Therapeutic approaches. And cultural/philosophies. you're looking at LOTS of ideas and many overlap as real-life is real! And kids and parents need …
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The Spirit in the Old Testament's Wisdom Writings
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Among the later writings of the Old Testament are the Wisdom books, including Proverbs, Job, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), and the book of Wisdom. In this episode, Dr. Schreck discusses how the Spirit is presented in these writings. Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, and resources at Faith and …
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From the archive: The sludge king: how one man turned an industrial wasteland into his own El Dorado
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: when a Romanian businessman returned to his hometown and found a city blighted by mining waste, he hatched a plan to restore it to its former glory. He became a local hero, but now prosecuto…
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Sold to the Trump family: one of the last undeveloped islands in the Mediterranean
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Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have spent more than $1bn on an Albanian island that will be a luxury resort – once the unexploded ordnance has been removed By Marzio Mian. Read by Mo Ayoub For more on US politics and the Trump family check out Politics Weekly America. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpo…
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Confronting Atrocity: The Kindly Ones, Moral Complicity, and the Ethics of Reading Difficult Books (with Brad Costa)
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https://substack.com/@thebigbookproject In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori sits down with Brad Costa, sales representative for W.W. Norton and an extraordinary reader, to discuss Jonathan Littell’s The Kindly Ones. Brad brings a unique perspective as someone who worked in library archives with Holocaust materials, offering profound insig…
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Busyness, Burnout, and Boundaries in Public Service
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This episode takes a step back from policy topics to dive into a pervasive phenomenon in public service work: constant busyness and burnout. Ronan Harrington, an international speaker, expert on burnout and resilience, and MPP alumnus, joins MPP student Nate for a conversation on why burnout is so pervasive in public service careers and what we can…
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British progressives have suffered major setbacks in recent years, in both public opinion and court rulings. Was a backlash inevitable, and are new tactics needed? By Gaby Hinsliff. Read by Carlyss Peer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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222 Tricia Goyer: 3 Keys To Connect With Your Kids And Improve Behavior Along The Way
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Hey Friends~ Have you ever wanted to listen to the wisdom of someone who has been there? Today’s guest is that person. After raising her own kids, she & her family collectively decided to adopt kids and love them. With those adoptive kids, trauma therapy was needed. She learned to connect with those kiddos on a deep level. What she learned in traum…
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The Spirit in the Prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel
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Dr. Schreck continues looking at the spirit in the Old Testament with the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Although Jeremiah has a negative view of prophecy because of false prophets’ claims, he himself prophesies God establishing a “new covenant.” Ezekiel speaks frequently and positively about the spirit of God and also prophesies a “new covenant,” …
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From the archive: The death of the department store
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: the closure of John Lewis’s store in Sheffield after almost 60 years was a bitter blow. As debate rages over what to do with the huge empty site, the city is becoming a test case for where B…
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The Kindly Ones: Holocaust Literature, Bureaucratic Evil, and the Banality of Horror
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In this episode of The Big Book Project, Lori Feathers is joined by Professor Dorian Stuber for a deep dive into Jonathan Littell’s The Kindly Ones. They explore the book’s place within Holocaust literature, its historical accuracy, and the challenges it poses to readers and educators alike. From the banality of evil to the controversial portrayal …
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‘Do you have a family?’: midlife with no kids, ageing parents – and no crisis
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In my 40s, I found myself with a life that didn’t look like it was ‘supposed’ to. What was I doing? On trips to South Korea with my mother, an answer began to emerge By E Tammy Kim. Read by Jennifer J Kim. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Why does Switzerland have more nuclear bunkers than any other country?
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Switzerland is home to more than 370,000 nuclear bunkers – enough to shelter every member of the population. But if the worst should happen, would they actually work? By Jessi Jezewska Stevens. Read by Rachel Handshaw. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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221 Gina Prosch: Have You Built a Habit Of Interaction With Your Kids? How Do It And Why It’s Important
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Hey Friends~ When we talk about a lot of stuff with our kids - the stuff that isn’t the important stuff; the stuff that is inconsequential, we develop the habit of interaction. When 90% of your interactions are wonderful, and then the hard conversations that do necessarily come, won’t be as big of a deal. The Key: have LOTS of conversations.. Why? …
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This month's episode explores Bath’s industrial past and the enormous changes in the landscape Bath has seen over the decades, since many of the factories have disappeared. Bath’s architectural landscape is often only viewed as Georgian or Roman and we forget that it has had an illustrious industrial past. We meet Peter Dunn, who from the age of 7 …
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Dr. Schreck explores how the spirit is an attribute of the servant of God in the messianic texts of the prophet Isaiah, where people can even “grieve” the spirit by rejecting his work. The Psalms also speak of the work of God’s spirit and appeal to God not to hide his face nor remove his spirit but to send forth the spirit to “renew the face of the…
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From the archive: ‘You can’t be the player’s friend’: inside the secret world of tennis umpires
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: new technology was supposed to make umpiring easy. It hasn’t worked out that way By William Ralston. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadp…
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Engineering Simplicity in Crisis: Mastering Airway Management Through Systematic Approaches With Dr. Rich Levitan
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Renowned airway enthusiast, Dr. Rich Levitan, on mastering airway management. Explore his approach to simplifying complex tasks into achievable and believable steps. Every complexity incurs a debt to crisis performance, instead, learn how we can decrease stress and engineer success in crisis performance. Resources YouTube link- https://www.youtube.…
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My husband and son suffered strokes, 30 years apart. Shockingly little had changed
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I was told my husband would never talk again, while physiotherapy was dismissed entirely. My son was failed in similar ways, but for the brilliance of some medical staff who refuse to believe a stroke is the end By Sheila Hale. Read by Phyllida Nash. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star
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He’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But are MrBeast’s videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius? Written and read by Mark O’Connell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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This Podcast Will Change Your Life, Episode Three Hundred and Sixty-Two - In The Moment.
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This episode stars Hannah Pittard (If You Love It, Let You Kill You, We Are Too Many & many others). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Pittard's home in Kentucky in June 2025.
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220 What Does “A Language Rich Environment” Really Mean?
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Hey Friends~ You hear child centers and schools claim to have a “Language Rich Environment”. Do you have a language rich environment at home? You can! But what exactly does that mean? And how do you create that in a way that does NOT add another thing to your to do list? The trick… is it is all about you, mom and dad. It is not actually the space o…
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Leading Boldly: Education, Power and Purpose with Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education, South Africa
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Siviwe Gwarube is South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education and one of the country’s youngest-ever Cabinet members. A fierce advocate for gender equity, evidence-based policymaking, and the foundational right to education, she brings a new voice and vision to the continent’s education leadership. In this episode, Minister Gwarube reflects on her f…
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Spirit in the Old Testament: Purifying and Life-Giving
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Dr. Schreck introduces the ethical and moral work of the Spirit of God in the Old Testament, purifying or cleansing God’s people of sin in the images of fire and water. After this purification, the restorative, life-giving action of the Spirit follows. Listen to more The Spirit and The Bride episodes and discover other Catholic podcasts, videos, an…
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From the archive: ‘A nursery of the Commons’: how the Oxford Union created today’s ruling political class
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: at the Oxford university debating society in the 80s, a generation of aspiring politicians honed the art of winning using jokes, rather than facts By Simon Kuper. Read by Andrew McGregor. He…
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Modern Side by Side Buyers Guide (and I bought a new gun - actually, two!)
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Whether you’re new to bird hunting or have been chasing birds for decades, there’s no denying the timeless appeal of a side-by-side shotgun. This episode covers six of what I believe are the most interesting, mid-priced, modern side-by-side shotguns available today. Our lineup includes guns from Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing (CSMC), Fausti, Riz…
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‘Outdated and unjust’: can we reform global capitalism?
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President Trump’s tariffs have plunged the world economy into chaos. But history counsels against despair – and the left should seize on capitalism’s crisis of legitimacy By John Cassidy. Read by Chris Reilly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Extremely loud and incredibly scouse: how Jamie Carragher conquered football punditry
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Football coverage no longer stops after the final whistle. And in this new era, the former Liverpool defender reigns supreme By Kieran Morris. Read by Felipe Pacheco. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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219 Kerre Burley: Bedtime Resistance A Problem? SleepTalk Helps With Cooperation
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Hey Friends~ Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to teach your kids while they slept? Today’s guest says it is possible - especially when it comes to behaviors like bed wetting, and difficult emotions! You’ll LOVE this episode if you wish for a way to slide under the radar to teach your kiddo - at least for SOME of the millions of topics we want to teac…
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The Cost of Saving Lives: Complications Arising from Pre-Hospital Tourniquet Use
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We dive into the latest emergency medicine research evaluating the complications following pre-hospital tourniquet use. Dr. Ben Li, an expert in emergency medicine literature reviews a 2023 study titled 'The Cost of Saving Lives: Complications Arising from Pre-Hospital Tourniquet Use,' exploring its implications for EMS providers. From infection to…
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The Spirit and Leadership in the Old Testament
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God raised up leaders for the Hebrew people who were equipped and empowered for this task through an outpouring or anointing of God’s spirit. Dr. Schreck talks about the prophet Isaiah and how he foresaw the Messiah, the greatest ruler who would possess the full charisms of leadership: the spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, knowledge, fortit…
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