Great advice and wisdom from those that write and deliver speeches for business and politics. A series of talks recorded at the European Speechwriter Network Conferences.
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Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else’s (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do.
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A weekly show full of BIG ideas, small words and short sentences, featuring people who have changed the world by making complicated things simple. From artists to astronauts, scientists to storytellers, preachers and poets, Ten Words looks at some of the world's most quotable people to discover what their words really meant. Part biography, part storytelling masterclass, Ten Words is a fun and fast-paced podcast for anyone interested in the power of words or improving their own communication ...
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What will events look like in 5 years? How do you make speeches more impactful? Why should you be optimistic about the Live Events industry? Proscenium Events is celebrating our tenth anniversary of helping brands perform! We care deeply about events and we’re always looking for ways to make them more impactful. So join Proscenium Senior Creative Director, Jeremy Dobrish, for a new episode each month for quick tips and insightful conversation for how to make your next corporate conference, l ...
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What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world. If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com
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The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortab ...
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An attempt at probing the minds of writers, musicians, artists and pretty much anyone else making intriguing contributions to the cultural zeitgeist.
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Thought-provoking. Empathetic. Forward-thinking. In a media environment so divided along cultural and ideological lines, this podcast is here to help you see the important issues of our time in a deeper, more complex and honest way. Buckle up, get ready to be both intrigued and baffled by our country and the world's most complicated challenges.
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Pod and Man at Yale is the official podcast of the Buckley Institute, the only organization dedicated to promoting intellectual diversity and free speech at Yale. Pod and Man at Yale skips the pundits and highlights student voices on the issues facing campus and the country.
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Want to master your public speaking and communication skills? Welcome to The Speech House Podcast, a place where we have open and straight-to-the point conversations in which we share tips, stories and more to help you become the leader you've always been.
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Coming to you from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village, Academical is the official podcast of the Virginia Policy Review (VPR). The podcast is staffed by the Master of Public Policy students at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia (UVA). VPR is not a part of or an agency of UVA. It is an independent organization responsible for managing its own activities and affairs. UVA does not direct, supervise, or control VPR and is not res ...
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What if the stories we hide are the ones that shape us most? Human Cogs is the podcast that rips the veneer off everyday life to reveal the raw human truths that lie underneath our everyday lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, startup investor and ABC journalist and presenter Madeleine Hanger (Grummet), alongside psychologist and media commentator Sabina Read, each episode unpacks big ideas, untold truths and the messy magic of being human. From life’s darkest moments to its most pro ...
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We all communicate multiple times a day, but could we be getting better results? From a simple text or phone call to a job interview or work presentation, the way we express ourselves is important. In this series, Ros Atkins and his guests reveal their advice to improve communication, and how simple changes to the way we interact can have a big impact. Ros is joined by some of the world's best communicators to find out how they achieve what they do. We'll hear from experts in their fields, f ...
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Extended Interview: Former Obama Speechwriter David Litt on New Book "It's Only Drowning"
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22:04Major interviews David Litt, former speechwriter for President Obama, about his new book "It's Only Drowning." Despite having different political views from his brother-in-law, he found the best way to communicate with him by practicing surfing together. David also touches on the important life lessons that surfing taught him and the obstacles he o…
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Tonight is Election Day, where millions of voters will cast ballots in New York, New Jersey, Virginia and California. Major spoke with Ed O'Keefe and Lilia Luciano to wrap up the Mamdani and Cuomo campaigns, respectively. He interviews Don Scott, the Speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates, who is a surrogate for Democrat Abigail Spanberger's camp…
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Final Destination’s Mastermind on Crafting Fear and Writing Death
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1:00:06On this episode of Eyewitness History, we sit down with Jeffrey Riddick, the screenwriter and producer behind the iconic Final Destination franchise. Riddick shares his journey from aspiring writer to Hollywood powerhouse, revealing the inspirations, challenges, and creative processes that brought one of modern horror’s most enduring series to life…
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Calculating electrical loads, getting zapped by 277 volts, and savoring the freedom of the skilled trades with Doug Powell, a master electrician. Why are blue-collar professions growing increasingly more attractive? And what are the telltale signs of a hack electrician? Doug runs Lumen Brothers Electric Company with his business partner, Josh. WANT…
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Ahead of Election Day, The Takeout focuses on New York's mayoral race and the Democratic Socialists of America. Sen. Bernie Sanders joins The Takeout to explain what drives voters behind Zohran Mamdani. Next, Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi zeroes in on why he backs former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Political strategists Howard Wolfson, Alyssa Cass tell us …
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Extended Interview: "The World's Worst Bet" by David J. Lynch
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32:58Major Garrett sits down with author David J. Lynch about his new book "The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right)". Major and David discuss how the push for globalization in the 1990s isolated workers, increased wealth inequality, and created vulnerable supply chains. Now, with trillions of dollars…
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Scott MacFarlane is in for Major in tonight's episode. A judge issues a ruling that may provide a lifeline for the millions who fear thir SNAP benefits are coming to an end, we'll explain the next step in the legal battle. We'll look ahead to next Tuesday's big election night with reporters covering the key races. And the CEO of Starbucks talks abo…
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After more than three decades, President Trump announces that the US will resume nuclear testing. Charlie D'Agata joins to discuss what this latest move from the administration means. The Pentagon conducted an additional boat strike Wednesday night, making it the 15th strike in the last two months. Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar from …
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Extended Interview: Nate Soares on the Dangers of AI
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28:55Major interviews Nate Soares, the president of the nonprofit institute Machine Intelligence Research Institute, about his latest book: "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies." Soares explains the dangers of AI outpacing human development and what we can do to prevent that from happening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi…
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President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tonight. Weijia Jiang is in South Korea on what to expect from both sides. The Federal Reserve announces a rate cut today. Kelly O’Grady reports from the New York Stock Exchange about why this cut was made and what it means for consumers moving forward. As the government shutdown reac…
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Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane. Jason Allen reports in the midst of the storm. Millions across the country will not receive their SNAP benefits by November 1, if the government shutdown continues. Ed interviews Secretary Brooke Rollins, who leads the program under the Department of Agriculture. Plus, longtime documentar…
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Hurricane Melissa makes its way to the Caribbean. Jason Allen tracks the Category 5 storm from Jamaica. After seeing an ad from Province of Ontario about tariffs, President Trump threatened an additional 10% tariff on Canada. Ed speaks with Ontario Premier Doug Ford: the man behind the ad. Meanwhile, back in the nation’s capital, the government shu…
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Letitia James pled not guilty in her hearing at a Virginia courthouse today. Scott MacFarlane reports on what we know, while Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown warns about what he calls the “politicization of the Department of Justice.” To provide a deeper analysis into the sports rigging and betting investigation within the NBA, Chris Ma…
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FBI announced that Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested, along with dozens of others in an alleged gambling and sports rigging investigation. Scott MacFarlane covers the latest information from the government’s end, while Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix analyzes what this me…
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The Trump Administration conducted an eighth strike in Venezuela, killing at least two people. Aaron Navarro is at the White House, while Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith joins Major to discuss. Sen. Ted Cruz warns how a government shutdown can affect the skies and his fight for free speech. Plus, Russ Vought, Directo…
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The Takeout has a jam-packed show! Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins Major on-set to discuss the government shutdown, California’s redistricting effort with Prop 50, and how he feels about Trump’s Special Counsel nominee. Pennsylvania Democrat and possible 2028 Senate contender Rep. Chris DeLuzio defends Democrats’ argument for Obamacare su…
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Scaling outfield walls to pick off home runs, bouncing between La Quinta hotels and sleeper buses, and chasing the dream of the majors with Trayvon Robinson, a professional baseball player. What superstitions did he live by? And what did he do to make SportsCenter in his major league debut? WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To …
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The peace deal between Israel and Hamas remains on fragile ground, just over a week after the negotiations were brokered between Special Envoy Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Now, Vice President Vance is expected to travel to Israel to steer the deal in the right direction. Olivia Rinaldi discusses the latest at the White House. Dr. …
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets President Trump at the White House. Willie James Inman details Zelenskyy’s shift in tone and his push for tomahawk missiles. Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins Major on-set for additional analysis. With less than three weeks from the NYC mayoral election, Bob Costa discusses his takeaways from last…
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Extended Interview: State Auditor Rob Sand (D-IA)
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30:50Major has an extended interview with Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, who's running for Governor. Major and Rob discuss a myriad of issues including how soybean farmers are reeling from the economy, his take on ending the two-party system, as well as his unconventional path as a gun owning, religious Democrat who plays "America the Beautiful" at each o…
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Major covered the breaking news of former National Security Advisor John Bolton being indicted on 18 counts. Nicole Sganga and former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen break down the document drop. A gun-toting, religious state auditor who plays "America the Beautiful" in every political rally is an Iowa Democrat running for Governor. Rob Sand …
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President Trump confirms he authorized a covert CIA operation to strike Venezuelan boats. Ed O'Keefe is at the White House and got his response on the record. Congress enters day 15 into the government shutdown with no end in sight. Nikole Killion explains the latest from Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Major interviews TX Stat…
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Major begins with the Presidential Medal of Freedom event at the Rose Garden, where President Trump posthumously awards the late political figure Charlie Kirk with the honor. He turns to the ongoing peace deal between Israel and Hamas, by speaking with Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about next steps of this deal.…
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President Trump travels to Jerusalem and Egypt to tout the peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Nancy Cordes is in Egypt to set the scene for the next step of these negotiations. Haley Ott is in Tel Aviv, where hostages return to their loved ones. Major interviews Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, provides his p…
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Russell Vought, head of the Office of Management and Budget, announces today that the RIFS, referring to reductions in force or layoffs of government employees have begun. Natalie Brand is at the White House to discuss what agencies will be affected. Major interviews California Democratic Congressman Mike Levin about his reaction to the layoffs of …
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Major tackles the breaking news headline at the top of the show: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on charges of bank fraud and false statements. He speaks with Attorney and Legal Reporter Katrina Kaufman to discuss what we know. House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses his reasoning for not bringing the House back in session, Democrats …
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