Two loquacious friends spend a superfluous amount of time musing over video games, board games, and anime. Off-topic rants abound while they explore the whats, whys, and hows of their favorite media.
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A thoughtful look at investing opportunities and risks beyond the market headlines, plus personal finance and retirement tips, from Morningstar.
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The mission of the Financial Safari is to equip you with the tools and knowledge that you need to successfully navigate through today's complex financial jungle. Each week, the hosts and guests on the show reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings.
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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A Podcast for healthcare supply chain managers, value analysis professional and anyone who manages a supply budget or cost management initiatives in a healthcare organization today. Robert T. Yokl, President & Chief Value Strategist will share (with special guests) his over 35 years of healthcare supply chain operation, consulting and training in the latest strategies in Cost Management, Cost Avoidance and Reducing Overall Supply Chain Spend While Dramatically Improving Quality and Customer ...
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Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.
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All of the cliches and complications of love can be hard to explain but easy to see. Discussing love from different shows and movies, we talk about what makes love so attractive for all of us. Expect some rambling but join me why we all feel ‘kilig’ (romantic excitement) ❤️
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Welcome to The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast! Your classroom for no BS financial education. A place where we have authentic discussions about retirement planning, investment management, tax reduction strategies, insurance, estate planning, and more. Thanks for listening & please be sure to SUBSCRIBE! Hosted by Adam Koos, CFP®, CMT® of Libertas Wealth.
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Rebeka Morgan from BuildHer Collective chat about all things building and renovating and everyday people making their mark in the building industry.
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"We consider, evaluate, and postulate everything!" is our catch phrase for good reason, because anything is fair game to be analyzed. We speculate a lot about where technology could go in the future. We talk about gaming, or rather our lack of having time to spend gaming. We discuss ways to invest, or just how we think the economies of the world are doing. We think about how society functions with a focus on ways to communicate and share for the greater good of everyone involved.
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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.
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Welcome to Resilient You: a self-improvement podcast that spans the realm of personal growth, understanding your power, and overcoming challenges of all sizes. Our host shares anecdotes of wisdom and struggle from her own life in an open and authentic way intended to befriend and inspire her audience to live their truth and follow their aspirations. Annie invites on guests that have inspired her to ask how they have personally overcome roadblocks in their lives, with each guest bringing a un ...
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Call to the Booth is a multi-platform podcast with 5-Time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion Aqib Talib and co-hosted by Harrison Sanford of Inside the Green Room with Danny Green. Throughout the season, the duo will discuss major NFL news, breakdown match-ups for DFS and season-long fantasy football purposes as well and conduct exclusive interviews. Subscribe to catch our episodes releasing through the entire 2020 season on Wednesdays and Fridays. Find us on Twitter and Instagram at @Callto ...
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With the transformational power of the scarcest money ever created in human history, Bitcoin, combined with logical-ethical principles of Austrian Economics, Keyvan trusts in the accelerated initiation and exponential process of monetary, financial, economical, social, scientific, technological, and spiritual evolution of human civilization. Keyvan Davani educates and entertains his listeners by interviewing fascinating experts with knowledge and wisdom about Bitcoin. The Davani Show. #Bitco ...
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What am I doing here? How am I supposed to feel about it? Why do I keep circling around the same themes no matter how much time I spend on my own evolution or how many leaps I take? Enjoy single-narrator audio essays written through the depth psychology frame, and casual talks on topics that traverse the realms of consciousness, archetypes, culture, and career. Erika is a business strategist and executive coach of 15+ years, and recovering existentialist who teaches meditation and embodiment ...
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i am curious about how the world functions. so i read, watch, feel, hear, experience and tell you the stories.
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Looking for genuine advice on frugality, debt-free living, and spending less? Aaron and Julia, The Canny Couple, share the mindset shifts and practical skills they used to pay off all their debt and embrace financial freedom. We cover extreme budgeting, simple living, and finding happiness in simplicity. Get the actionable steps you need! Where We Work Hard, Live Simple, and Enjoy Life Visit us at https://linktr.ee/thecannycouple or email us with questions/suggestions at [email protected]
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Roundtable is dedicated to exploring classic novels from Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction, through an authorial lens. We aren't going to spend an hour giving a novel a rating out of 10, or complaining about our unfulfilled ships... probably. Our rotating cast of up-and-coming authors analyse and evaluate stories to identify what makes them tick, why we love them, and what other storytellers can learn from their successes and failures. Roundtable is an extension of Mer ...
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Executive Protection and Secure Transportation podcast is provided by the International Security Driver Association. Every week we share secure transportation and executive protection headlines, news, trends, and educational content for today's practitioners.
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Theatre of the Mind is real, and great audio is where the magic starts. In this show long-time Podcaster and Pro Audio Editor Josh Liston wants to share both his love and appreciation for the audio medium (Podcasting, Audiobooks, Audio-dramas, and Voice-Over) as well as share all the lessons he's learned in his 13+ years in Podcasting that have helped him make better (and more sustainable) shows. We're here to help you make great audio programs. To be clear, we're not anti-Video Podcasting o ...
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From the dawn of human consciousness, dreams have always fascinated us. Do they mean something? Do dreams help us see into the future? These questions have intrigued us for centuries. Sigmund Freud was one of the first people to examine dreams seriously and interpret them in the context of our waking lives. In Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners, the Austrian psychoanalyst, Dr Sigmund Freud shares his exciting early discoveries that there was indeed a connection between his patien ...
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The 22-Step Retirement Safari: Myths, Market Risks, and the Moves You Can’t Afford to Miss
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46:52Coach Pete and the crew guide listeners through the real-world decisions that make or break retirement, breaking down the 22-step total retirement process in plain English. They bust common retirement myths, explain how market risk can sneak up on your plan, and show why a one-size-fits-all strategy never works. This episode goes beyond the numbers…
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Where to Invest in 2026 After This Year’s Market Volatility
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13:40Market volatility has left its imprint in 2025. Turbulence from tariffs, tech, and more have shaken investors’ confidence at times. Many folks looked for safety during those down periods. Yet, the US stock market overall has delivered a strong performance. So, who are the leaders and laggards as this year comes closer to wrapping up? And what shoul…
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New study finds Metro Atlanta traffic deaths exceeded homicides in 2024; Music journalist details top albums of 2025
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50:02The transportation advocates with Propel ATL return to “Closer Look” with their latest report, which reveals deaths from vehicular crashes outpaced homicides in metro Atlanta in 2024. Propel ATL Executive Director Rebecca Serna joins the program to detail the data in "The Human Cost of Mobility". We’re also joined by a local daughter who lost her f…
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Atlanta-area rapper’s family self-deported due to political climate; Atlanta Journal-Constitution modernizes and prepares final print edition
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48:39Amid the national immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, family members of an Atlanta-area rapper have decided to self-deport. We hear from Victor Marachi. He shares how the unfolding situation is affecting his artistic work and upcoming album. Plus, a history-making move is coming for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After 157 year…
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Coffee & Cocoa Conversations: Ending the Year with Holiday Cheer
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56:21The “Closer Look” team closes out 2025’s series of live coffee shop broadcasts with Coffee & Cocoa Conversations at Sidecar Coffee in Chamblee, Georgia. In a year that saw hardships for many communities, program host Rose Scott focuses on the people who make it their job to bring joy - Santa Rick & Mrs. Claus, Santa D. Sinclair, and Santa Bradley w…
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King Center and Oglethorpe University partner for King Scholars Internships; Atlanta Attorney authors devotional for fellow caregivers
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47:22Oglethorpe University and The King Center are partnering to teach Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s way of leadership – centering nonviolence, civic responsibility, courage and compassion. Under their new partnership agreement, four selected Oglethorpe students will participate in The King Center Scholars Program and receive The King Center's Nonviolenc…
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You have to forgive people who wrong you…right? The world is filled with injustice and wrongdoing, and to live in the world — to not be consumed by anger — forgiveness is necessary. At least that’s what we’re told over and over again: By forgiving, we can set ourselves free.But is there a cost to forgiveness? Are we forgiving too quickly and too of…
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Podcast 96 - One Multi-Site Health System’s Transformative Journey to Optimize Their Inventory with Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
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25:49Hospitals today typically contain hundreds of storage rooms and thousands of supply bins across multiple, geographically dispersed facilities in their health system. This translates to hundreds of thousands of paper labels that need to be manually updated and printed by already overburdened staff whenever there’s a change in item status, descriptio…
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Tame Your Retirement Jungle: Roth Rumbles, Fee Hunts, and the ‘Spend & Leave’ Secret!
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47:11Coach Pete charges through the big stuff—how to max a 401(k), when to pick Roth vs. Traditional, and smart ways to build a nest egg even if you don’t have a 401(k). He and his crew show you how to size your risk, sniff out hidden “financial termites,” and pull it all together with a real, comprehensive plan. Bonus: they unveil the “Spend & Leave” s…
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Feedback Friday: ‘Closer Look’ listeners tighten their spending for the new year
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50:40Inflation, high costs, and economic uncertainty have Georgians rethinking how far they plan to spend and stretch their dollar in 2026. For Feedback Friday for a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott opened the phone lines to hear from callers. They discussed their spending habits in 2025 and candidly shared their concerns for ho…
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Why Betting Against Nvidia in the AI Arms Race Could Be a Mistake
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29:29A shift in mindset can help investors cope with market uncertainty. 2025 was a case study in the futility of trying to predict the market. Wall Street had lofty expectations for stocks entering the year. Then the tariff shock in April rattled the markets and many firms lowered their annual stock forecasts in response. They later raised them—after s…
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Rapper Killer Mike, Real Estate Developer team up to improve housing opportunities for Black community; Mākhers Studio creates affordable housing from shipping containers
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50:50Real Estate Developer Booker T. Washington is teaming up with Rapper Killer Mike to bring affordable housing to their hometown of Atlanta. There remains a wide gap between the number of Black and White homeowners in the U.S., and the pair are working to make homeownership more attainable for the Black community with their micro-home concept. So far…
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Travel Rewards 101: How to Turn Everyday Spending Into Luxury Vacations (Without Overspending)
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37:12Most people think travel rewards are confusing, time-consuming, or only useful for frequent fliers. But in reality, when you understand how to earn and redeem points strategically, you can turn your normal everyday spending into deeply discounted travel — even at luxury hotels charging $1,500+ a night. In this episode, Adam sits down with Colin Str…
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CARE USA’s leader reveals impact of drastic international aid cuts by Trump Administration
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50:00December 10th marks the 77th Anniversary of World Human Rights Day. CARE USA President and CEO Michelle Nunn says 91,000,000 lives have been saved internationally in the last 20 years as a result of U.S. humanitarian aid. She added that less than a fraction of a penny is invested from every U.S. tax dollar. Those are the numbers Nunn wants the publ…
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Credit Unions concerned for access to federal funds to aid communities; Play Fair ATL calls for human rights protections during World Cup
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50:15Since 1994, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has distributed nearly $93 billion to individuals, organizations, and businesses in under-resourced communities through credit unions. However, the fund has faced growing uncertainty under the Trump administration, including layoffs that were reversed after the government shutdown an…
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Sean’s guest today is Daniel Kolitz, author of a remarkable Harper’s story on “gooning.” They talk about this emerging subculture and how it reflects back on the larger world, from the economics of attention to the rise of short-form everything. Kolitz explains why the Gooniverse isn’t just about porn, how hyperkinetic media rewires our sense of pl…
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Coach Pete Spills the Secret Sauce (…And It’s Not What You Think)
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46:30Coach Pete turns retirement from a roller coaster into a smooth cruise—build your paycheck first, take risk second, and let the Rule of 100 keep you sane. He hunts down “financial termites” with a forensic fee check, then layers in real-world hacks—from smart mortgage moves to avoiding gold’s bid/ask gotchas—so more of your money stays yours. The p…
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Here’s What Your Retirement Spending Rate Should Be in 2026
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22:30Most retirees want to spend as much as they can without having to worry about running out of money. Morningstar’s State of Retirement Income research analyzes retirement spending strategies to determine the highest safe starting withdrawal rate for new retirees in 2026. Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement plann…
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Equitable Dinners series fostering wide-ranging community conversations; Broker provides analysis on Atlanta’s changing housing and rental market
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50:37Race relations and health equity are among the pressing social issues being discussed at Thriving Together Atlanta’s Equitable Dinners series. Since January 2020, more than 12,000 people from across the metro Atlanta area have gathered for challenging conversations over a hot meal, with a side of performance art. Program Manager Adria Kitchens join…
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New book explores civil rights activists' resistance to police violence during the movement; Communication program preparing KSU engineering students for diverse industry
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49:57Joshua Clark Davis is an associate professor of U.S. history at the University of Baltimore. He spent eight years researching, combing through police and civil rights activists' records, as well as news reports, to piece together acts of police violence and surveillance during the Civil Rights Movement. His research is now detailed in his new book,…
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Atlanta City Council Pres. reflects on efforts to build a better Atlanta, prepares for next chapter
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50:47Outgoing Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman says Atlanta is better now than it was four years ago. Shipman, a longtime nonprofit leader, was a political newcomer when elected in November 2021. He campaigned on building a better Atlanta. On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” he joined the program to reflect on his tenure as the leader of t…
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World AIDS Day brings reflections and concerns from public health experts
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50:35Monday marks WORLD AIDS Day. However, for the first time since 1988, the federal government is not commemorating WORLD AIDS Day. Since 2003, under the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative, the federal government has invested more than $100 billion in responding to the #HIV/AIDS epidemic and set a collaborative goal of…
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We’ve never had more wealth, more data, or more ways to be entertained. So why doesn’t it feel like progress? Sean’s guest today is Brad DeLong, an economic historian at UC Berkeley and author of Slouching Towards Utopia. They talk about the difference between getting richer and living well, and why the real hinge of the 21st century might be atten…
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Exchange-traded funds can help you cut your tax bill. All funds must distribute capital gains from the stocks and bonds that they sell throughout the year. The gains can leave you stuck with unwanted taxes. ETFs and mutual funds differ when it comes to tax efficiency. It starts with how the investments are traded and how the transactions are treate…
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Atlanta-based therapist on navigating tense conversations during the holidays
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50:21People across the country are preparing for friends and family to gather around the Thanksgiving dinner table. But data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness shows that the holidays are not always joyful — they can be triggering for some. Food and conversation often take center stage, and sometimes those discussions can become intense. So wh…
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Congresswoman Greene to resign; New book details how sustainable neighborhoods lead to healthier communities; New podcast tells history of Atlanta’s culture
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50:22Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th congressional district, recently announced the news via social media. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali joins “Closer Look” with the latest. He also shares details about how some Georgia lawmakers are reacting to the news, wh…
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Panic-Proof Your Paycheck: The Retirement Armor Playbook
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44:16Coach Pete and the crew turn market chaos into a simple plan—why guaranteed income is your shock absorber, how to outsmart volatility, and what to do when life throws curveballs. They tackle the emotions behind money, the real risk of living longer than your savings, and the surge in Social Security scams—with easy checks to keep you safe. Walk awa…
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Isn’t Just for Downturns. Here’s Why
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15:47Your portfolio might be due for an end-of-the-year cleanup. The Morningstar US Market Index is up about 15% through mid-November 2025, and overall performance has been strong for years (even after 2022’s down market). That said, some stock sectors have performed significantly better than others, and performance can vary widely even within a sector.…
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Coffee Conversations: Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and TADs
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55:58Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is trying to combat the challenges of accessing affordable housing. He recently announced his $5 billion Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, which includes a $1.3 billion plan to subsidize affordable housing projects. He aims to extend existing tax allocation districts to fund community investment projects, wit…
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The 3 Things Stopping Women From Getting Started (That Really Don’t Need To)
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15:49After speaking with 172 women (yes… one hundred and seventy-two!) about their dreams of renovating and developing, Rebeka has spotted the same three roadblocks popping up again and again, and none of them are dealbreakers as they may feel. Most of the women she spoke to weren’t lacking ability - they were lacking clarity. Once they understood the a…
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APS Superintendent explains long-range facilities plan; Newly formed CDC Mutual Aid Network assisting struggling federal workers
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50:04Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Johnson has been spearheading the district since August 2024. Under his leadership, the district that serves just under 50,000 K-12 students has focused on improving student achievement. Johnson talks with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about the current state of public education. He also talked ab…
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Historical impact of slavery and black mental health; Working Families Party talks consequences of government shutdown
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51:06Diana Martha Louis is an assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at the University of Michigan. In her new book, Louis seeks to reframe some of the historical stories about Black people and mental health in the 19th century. The book is titled “Colored Insane: Slavery, Asylums, and the Politics of Mental Health in the 19th Century.” Combi…
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We all know what awkwardness feels like. It's that jolt of discomfort when the social script breaks down, and no one knows what to do next. But what if awkwardness isn’t a flaw to fix but a window into how we live together? Sean’s guest today is Alexandra Plakias, associate professor of philosophy at Hamilton College and author of Awkwardness: A Th…
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Set It to Autopilot: The Flight Plan for Paychecks You Can’t Outlive
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46:56Coach Pete and the crew turn retirement planning into a smooth flight—from takeoff (your first money moves) to cruising altitude (a stable, stress-free plan that stays on course). They unveil the “autopilot” account that lands lifetime income on schedule, no matter the market turbulence. Fasten your seatbelt, stow the worry, and learn how to glide …
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24. My Top 5 (New) Podcasts of 2025: incl. Lehto's Law, Monday Match Analysis, and ReDriven
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8:52Josh discovered several new Podcasts in 2025 on YouTube and then quickly migrated over to Subscribing to the shows via audio/RSS. 1) Lehto’s Law - with Steve Lehto. https://lehtoslaw.com/ 2) The ReDriven Podcast. https://theredrivenpodcast.podbean.com/ 3) Monday Match Analysis - with Gill Gross. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/monday-match-an…
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Bond ETFs Are Surging in Popularity in 2025. Here Are 5 of the Best
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14:18Investors are betting big on bond exchange-traded funds. Hundreds of billions of dollars have poured into bond ETFs in the first nine months of 2025. And more of these strategies have hit the market over the past several years. It’s important to remember that some bond ETFs are riskier than others. What should investors consider before tweaking the…
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Beyond Investment: A Deep Dive into Monetary Systems and Precious Metals
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37:54Adam Koós sits down with David Morgan—monetary system critic, precious metals analyst, and founder of The Morgan Report—to discuss the fragile state of today's financial system, what history teaches us about currency and freedom, and why investors should pay close attention to silver and gold. David brings over four decades of market experience and…
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Georgia advocates cite major concerns on special education funding cuts: Justice Department denies funding for immigrant survivors of crime
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49:45More than 7 million children across the United States depend on special education services, which school districts now refer to as exceptional children’s services. But recent cuts to the Department of Education are taking more resources away from the historically underfunded programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). To …
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Veterans helping others after life-changing experiences; Veterans Empowerment Organization assisting veterans transition out of homelessness
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48:23Veterans Sazha Ramos and Ignacio Montoya both experienced traumatic injuries that had a significant impact on their lives. For Ramos, it led her to an addiction to pain medications. For Montoya, a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. But after facing their challenges, both are using their journeys to assist other veterans. Fo…
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Freedom University continues educating undocumented students amid aggressive immigration crackdown; New comic tells the history of Black resistance
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49:57It’s been 15 years since the Georgia Board of Regents adopted a policy that banned undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition rates, as well as banned them from attending the state's top five public universities. We hear from Dr. Emiko Soltis, the executive director of Freedom University, and Kathy, an undocumented student, about the uni…
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