Best Science of Reading Advocate Podcasts (2025)

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Leaked Young Republicans Telegram Chat, Wigs, the Price of Milk 40:20

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This week, we’re talking: Warning labels on wigs, The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, what hypnosis can do for you, the Politico article on Young Republican leaders and their White supremacist, racist, and deeply offensive Telegram chat, the world gymnastics championship, our love of Peacock, Sunday Scaries, apple cider & apple cider donut flavo…

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61. From Screening to Support: Coaching Teachers to Reach Every Learner with Jean Peake (Dyslexia Awareness Month) 56:34

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In this Dyslexia Awareness Month bonus episode of Literacy in Color, I’m joined by Jean Peake, Lower School Literacy Specialist and Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. Jean shares about the importance of early screening, diagnostic assessments, and data-driven interventions – especially for those with dyslexia. Jean’s insights are both practical and hea…

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From Prison to Power: Kevin Trudeau on Manifesting Anything | Episode 118 40:19

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🔗 Learn The Truth: https://KevinTrudeau.com/ What if the "hardest" moment of your life was actually your GREATEST GIFT? In this powerful episode, popular podcaster and negotiation expert Rebecca Zung sits down with KEVIN TRUDEAU, bestselling author, speaker, and creator of Your Wish Is Your Command, to explore his unbelievable journey from humble b…

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Let’s Stop Weaponizing Therapy-Speak (and Start Communicating Better) 49:50

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We’re living in a time when mental health terms are EVERYWHERE. But is our obsession with therapy-speak helping us grow, or just confusing us more? This week, JVN sits down with psychotherapist and author Joe Nucci to talk about his new book PSYCHOBABBLE and the rise of pop psychology online. Together, they unpack what a psychotherapist really does…

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60. Making Reading Research Accessible with Dr. Neena Saha 42:39

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Research should guide our teaching, but too often, it feels locked away in academic journals, filled with jargon, or disconnected from classroom realities. In this episode of Literacy in Color, I talk with Dr. Neena Saha: educator, researcher, EdTech innovator, and creator of the Reading Research Recap. She’s on a mission to make reading research c…

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Life of a Showgirl Debrief, Plenary Authority, Prosecuting Political Enemies 31:26

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This week, we’re talking: a National amendment to enshrine abortion access as healthcare, JVN Holiday Box Gift sets, navigating online “therapy speak,” The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, the fate of Ophelia music video, Tiktoks overtaking our algorithm, the unfolding ceasefire, prosecuting political enemies, supporting NPR, Dylan Mulvaney’s one…

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59. Teaching Beyond the Diagnosis with Casey Harrison, The Dyslexia Classroom (Dyslexia Awareness Month) 44:23

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What does it really mean to teach beyond the diagnosis? In this inspiring Dyslexia Awareness Month conversation, I sit down with Casey Harrison—Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, Certified Academic Language Therapist, and founder of The Dyslexia Classroom®—to unpack how we can meet the academic needs of students with dyslexia and nurture their confidence…

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Why Most Online Businesses Fail (And How to Get Rich Anyway) | Episode 117 43:16

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🔗 Learn The Secrets: https://www.trudeautraining.com/limitless3keysoffer Most people start online businesses hoping to escape the 9-to-5 grind and fail miserably. WHY? Because they were never taught the real SECRETS. In this revealing interview with tv journalist Candice Reaves, millionaire-maker KEVIN TRUDEAU exposes the 3 critical keys that deter…

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How to Stay Hopeful (and Powerful) When Rights Are Under Threat — with Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson 48:42

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Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson is here and we are fired up! Alexis is leading the fight to protect reproductive freedom at a time when access to healthcare is under attack across the U.S.—and she’s breaking it all down for us. JVN sat down with Alexis to talk about the real-world impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,…

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Presenting Heavyweight: The Messenger 38:47

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58. Teaching Phonemic Awareness: A Guide for Educators with Dr. Jane Ashby 51:03

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AI Trump Memes, OBBBA Tax Breaks & Healthcare Cuts 31:21

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We’re talking: WAYWARD’s No. 1 spot on Netflix, celeb sightings at The Corner Store, Figure Skating & Gymnastics on Peacock, bag etiquette, AI Trump posts, One Big Beautiful Bill Act tax breaks & healthcare cuts, what extreme gender ideology actually is, situationship ghosting, Libra season, Diet Coke with Lime, and ponytails in baseball hats. Tikt…

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57. What Does Dyslexia Really Look Like – and What Can We Do About It? with Heather O'Donnell, New Paltz Multisensory Tutoring (Dyslexia Awareness Month) 44:32

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We’re kicking off Dyslexia Awareness Month with a conversation that every educator and parent needs to hear: what does dyslexia really look like – and what can we do about it? In this episode of Literacy in Color, I sit down with Heather O’Donnell, founder of New Paltz Multisensory Tutoring, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, and Associate-level Orton-G…

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Kevin Trudeau Reveals the Crypto Secrets Only the Ultra-Rich Know | Episode 116 53:14

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🔗 Insider Access: https://www.digistore24.com/product/315154?aff=Trudeauconsulting What do BILLIONAIRES know about cryptocurrency that the rest of us don’t? In this wealth-transforming interview, KEVIN TRUDEAU, legendary entrepreneur and master of modern marketing, reveals the insider CRYPTO SECRETS the ultra-rich have been using for decades to bui…

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How to Laugh In Terrifying Times with Mae Martin 51:55

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Comedian, actor, and writer Mae Martin joins the podcast for a wild ride through their journey — from discovering Ace Ventura as a kid, to cutting their teeth in comedy clubs, to creating the hit Netflix series Wayward. In this episode, Mae opens up about how identity, rejection, and resilience have shaped their comedy and storytelling, and why Way…

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56. Coaching Outside the Box: Creative Ways to Support Teacher Growth with Christina DeCarbo (Literacy Coaching Conversations) 47:43

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In this Coaching Conversation, I sit down with Christina DeCarbo, a Pre-K–5 literacy coach, teacher, national presenter, and curriculum author from Northeast Ohio. Christina is also known as Miss DeCarbo, and her work is fueled by a passion for making professional learning engaging, joyful, and practical. Christina shares her journey from first-gra…

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The Non-Rapture, JVN on FOX News, Mariah Carey’s “Here For It All” 48:37

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We’re talking: JVN’s singing career crossover, the Rapture (or lack thereof), our FOX News feature, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 Premiere, razor blade COVID, NDM-CRE bacteria, the dismantling of our Healthcare System, Government Shutdown, Jimmy Kimmel’s return (except Quincy, IL), Mariah Carey’s 16th studio album Here For It All, find…

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Infomercial Legend Kevin Trudeau On Marketing, Manifesting, and Making Billions! | Episode 115 1:09:27

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🔗 Learn The Truth: https://www.trudeautraining.com/3kkeys2limitless In this legendary episode of the ClickBank Podcast, Cam Forrey sits down with Kevin Trudeau, the infomercial king and master marketer whose direct response campaigns generated over $20 BILLION in sales. If you want to make money, this is required viewing! Kevin shares the real stor…

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JVN Gets a Lesson in Singing & Finding Confidence with Vocal Coach Cheryl Porter 54:19

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Vocal coach, and now Broadway star in “& Juliet.”, Cheryl Porter sits down with Jonathan Van Ness for an unforgettable voice lesson that’s about more than just singing. Cheryl doesn’t just teach notes — she teaches confidence, positivity, and how to let go of shame to truly find your voice. They dive into Cheryl’s decades long career in Italy, watc…

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55. What Real Implementation Looks Like with Justin Browning, SOR for More 1:05:47

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We all know the saying “when you know better, you do better.” But what happens when we know better…and still don’t see the needle move in reading outcomes? In this episode of Literacy in Color, I sit down with Justin Browning, national literacy consultant and founder of SoR for More, to talk about the missing piece: implementation. Justin draws fro…

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LGB Separation, Haircuts & Mental Health, Practical Magic 2 24:19

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We’re talking: Jeffree Star & the LGB separation, Larry the Cat updates, StyleFix Stick Launch at JVN Hair, rewatching Designing Women, our favorite Britney Spears clips, haircuts & mental health, and Practical Magic 2. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video epis…

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Your Wish Is Your Command: The Missing Link to Manifesting | Episode 114 40:00

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🔗 Get Your Copy Here! - https://www.yourwishseries.com/spotify Discover the Hidden Secrets to MANIFESTING Anything You Desire. Why do most people fail with the Law of Attraction? What’s the REAL reason visualizations, affirmations, and goal-setting often lead to disappointment instead of SUCCESS? In this exclusive interview, legendary author and ma…

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How To Actually Make An Impact with Rep. Jasmine Crockett 52:23

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What happens when a razor-sharp elected official and a relentlessly curious host sit down to discuss what it takes to make lasting change? This week, JVN is joined by the unstoppable Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett — U.S. Representative from Texas, lawyer, lay it on the line truth-teller, and rising voice in the Democratic Party. Together, they unpa…

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54. Blending Strategies 17:56

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Have you ever had a student rattle off the sounds in a word—/b/… /a/… /t/, only to say “tab,” “balloon,” or even “chicken”? If so, you’re not alone. And here’s the thing: these blending errors aren’t always decoding issues. Often, they’re tied to working memory. In this solo episode of Literacy in Color, we unpack why blending matters, what researc…

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JVN talks NYFW, Updates on the Epstein Birthday Book, Mariah Carey in the Amazon 22:48

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We’re talking: gun violence, New York Fashion Week Hair, Sylvia Browne resurgence, fist fights on the FYP, Epstein’s Birthday Book, pink dolphins, and Mariah Carey in the Amazon. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Better on YouTube every Wedn…

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Classified File 4 | The Hidden Science of Brain Control REVEALED! 11:34

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🔗 Access The Secrets: https://globalinformationnetwork.com/?invite=kevinkevintrudeaucomWhat if your BRAIN was being deliberately WEAKENED to keep you obedient? In this explosive CLASSIFIED transmission, "insider" and whistleblower KEVIN TRUDEAU exposes the hidden brain science THE BROTHERHOOD uses to shrink your potential and control the masses. Le…

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Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa 53:02

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What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and leave with a little extra permission to embrace your inner oversharer. T…

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Looking Forward for Literacy 4:16

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Season 5 of All For Literacy kicks off with new host Kerri Larkin, Lexia’s Senior Education Advisor, who brings years of classroom and leadership experience to the mic. Come join us as we dive into how the science of reading implementation is landing in real classrooms with real educators who are making this happen.…

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53. The High Frequency Word Project with Rebecca Loveless & Fiona Hamilton 1:00:18

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What if high-frequency words aren’t “irregular” after all? In this episode of Literacy in Color, I sit down with Rebecca Loveless and Fiona Hamilton, co-authors of The High Frequency Word Project, to dig into the stories behind some of the most common words in English. Too often, these little “function words” get handed to students on flashcards wi…

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Clearing Up the GOP's Smoke Screen Defense of Women’s Rights + Epstein Victims Speak Out 35:46

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We’re talking: See You Next Tuesday’s, Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2025, aging out of concerts, the Epstein victims at the capitol building, US Open underdog stories, and answering your listener questions. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior producer Chris @amomentlikechris New video episodes Getting Bet…

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The Compassion of My Foster Mother - The Late Mrs. Ruth A. Cox 7:26

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✨ In March of this year, to celebrate Social Work Month 2025 – Highlighting this year’s theme – “Social Work – Compassion + Action”, I Wrote an essay in Memory of My Foster Mother, the late Mrs. Ruth Alexandra Cox. The essay was featured nationally in the "New Social Worker Magazine" (https://www.socialworker.com/extras/2025-social-work-month-proje…

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Classified File 3 | Kevin Trudeau EXPOSES Secret Society Brainwave Training 13:43

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🔗 Access The Secrets: https://www.ginmemberoffer.com/limitlessKevin Trudeau was recruited into an elite secret society at the age of 6. For decades, he was trained in hidden brainwave techniques designed to unlock wealth, power, and control. In this exclusive Classified File 3, Kevin reveals to an investigative journalist the exact brainwave states…

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Aly & AJ: Gun Reform in America, 20 Years of Music, and a DCOM Sequel? 51:40

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It took too long, it took too long, it took too long - for Aly & AJ to come on the pod! What keeps a band together for 20 years? How do sisters turn harmonies into a creative language all their own? And what does it look like to balance joy, artistry, and activism while living life on the road? This week, JVN sits down with Aly & AJ to celebrate tw…

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52. Phonemic Awareness Research Unpacked with Dr. David Kilpatrick 1:11:44

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Cardi B In Court, Benson Boone Sings Adele, Nancy Mace’s Anti-Trans Attacks Explained 35:23

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This week, we're talking: medical misinformation, Anna Wintour sightings, the US Open, Benson Boone Kelly Clarkson-ing Adele, Nancy Mace’s anti-trans rhetoric, Princess Diana’s time capsule, answering late night texts, “Man’s Best Friend,” and the joy of autumn. Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and senior prod…

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Kevin Trudeau Uncensored: The Untold Story Of Wealth, Health & Business Success | Ep 113 1:05:34

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From building billion-dollar empires to exposing fake "gurus", Kevin Trudeau pulls no punches in this powerful episode with popular podcaster Charles Schwartz. Discover how Kevin went from zero to $25 billion, why "they" tried to silence him, and the timeless principles he used to create wealth, freedom, and unstoppable success. This isn’t theory—i…

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Will Cancer Ever Be Cured? An Oncologist Weighs In 53:35

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What really causes cancer? Will we ever find a cure? And why does our mistrust of medicine and obsession with big pharma conspiracies have such a grip on the way we think about it? In this episode, Jonathan Van Ness sits down with oncologist Dr. Stacy Wentworth to explore the biggest questions surrounding cancer—what science can tell us, what it ca…

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51. Rethinking Sight Words with Pryor Rayburn, Orton Gillingham Mama 38:12

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In this episode of Literacy in Color, Michelle sits down with THE Orton Gillingham Mama, Pryor Rayburn to take a deep dive into the hot-button world of sight words and high-frequency word instruction. Pryor busts through common myths, clears up confusing terminology, and explores brain-based practices for teaching high frequency words through the l…

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Gerrymandering in Texas and HIV Criminalization Battles 29:34

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This week on The Monday Edit we’re talking: the Hurricane Katrina documentary, Amanda Seales & Jubilee, Texas & California redistricting, HIV segregation in prisons, and the Correct the Map campaign,. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: ⁠www.patreon.com/jvn⁠ Follow us on Ins…

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EP. #2 Michele Woodard's Dual Caregiver Role - "Aging in America" 49:22

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Today’s Guest for Episode #2 of our series entitled “Aging in America - The New Realities” Series is Ms. Michele Woodard.Ms. Woodard shares her unique situation that has her serving as the primary caregiver for two immediate family members. In this episode she shares some of the challenges and joys that she experiences personally in this dual role.…

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Inside The Global Information Network: The Private Success Club Changing Lives Worldwide| Ep 112 42:16

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🗝️Apply Now -- https://globalinformationnetwork.com/?invite=kevinkevintrudeaucom For years, whispers have surrounded the Global Information Network, a mysterious private success club founded by Kevin Trudeau. Was it an exclusive gateway for those serious about wealth, influence, and personal mastery… or something more? In this rare, in-depth conver…

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Are They a Walking Red Flag? Case Kenny on Maturity, Relationships, and Self Worth 48:27

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JVN sat down with Case Kenny, host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?, to talk all things dating, relationships, self-worth, and confidence. Together, they dive into the surprising power of language, how the words we use shape our lives, and what it really takes to build healthy relationships in today’s world.From unpacking the ways straight men …

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50. The Truth About Progress Monitoring: Myth Busting with Shannon Moore, Moore Literacy Leaps 47:26

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In this episode, Michelle is joined by instructional coach and literacy specialist Shannon Moore of Moore Literacy Leaps to bust four major myths about progress monitoring in reading instruction. Together, they tackle what progress monitoring really is (and what it’s not), how it fits into the MTSS framework, and why all students, not just those be…

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Same-Sex Marriage Rights, JVN’s Gilded Age Finale Breakdown, 3I/ATLAS 35:53

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit: Kim Davis Lore, Same-Sex Marriage Rights, our comprehensive breakdown of the Season 3 Finale of Gilded Age, 3I/ATLAS, TikTok's on our algorithm, listener questions, and our HBOTW! Follow us…

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CLASSIFIED SECRET SOCIETY FILE 2: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD'S HIDDEN AGENDA EXPOSED! 17:59

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Kevin Trudeau spent years as an insider embedded in one of the world’s most influential secret societies, learning their methods, mastering their systems, and sitting at their most exclusive tables. In this new transmission of the explosive limited docuseries KEVIN TRUDEAU: CLASSIFIED [Project Awakening], he takes you even deeper inside the elite s…

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How to Overcome Burnout and Find Joy at Work 50:33

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Ever feel like you’re counting down the minutes to Friday? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to be that way! This week, JVN is joined by Bree Groff: workplace transformation expert and sought-after consultant for companies like Google, Microsoft, and Calvin Klein. Bree offers tools for navigating toxic bosses, seven game-changing rules to live b…

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49. Set for Variability with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz, Informed Literacy 35:48

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What does it really mean to be “set for variability”? In this episode, Michelle is joined by Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz of Informed Literacy to break down this complex-sounding but classroom-friendly concept. Together, they demystify set for variability, explore its role in decoding, and share practical classroom examples. If you’ve ever wondered h…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s Town Hall 31:15

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Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn This week on The Monday Edit we're talking: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Mike Flood’s disastrous town hall, sports coverage on Peacock, Gilded Age takeaways - plus! answering your listener questions… Follow us on Instagram @…

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M. Woodard - Aging Series Trailer Ep.#2 3:05

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Kelsunn Communications invites you to look and listen to this trailer advertising the 2nd Episode in our new series entitled "Aging in America - The New Realities". Listen as Ms. Michelle Woodard shares her challenges and joys as a primary care-giver for her mother and another elderly family member.

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Kevin Trudeau Classified File 1 | Recruited At 6: Inside A Real Secret Society 12:31

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In this first leaked transmission of KEVIN TRUDEAU: CLASSIFIED, Kevin breaks his silence about how- and why- he was recruited as a child, then trained, and used by a secret society known only as The Brotherhood. Operating in the shadows, beyond the reach of governments and global corporations, this group trained Kevin in advanced mental disciplines…

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