Best Wacker Podcasts (2025)

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Hope You Brought Your Weed Wacker 39:31

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Ahh The Weeds. Nobody likes them in their yard, they are aggravating and a nuisance. Some things just irritate the dads, some reasonable, some debatable. Join the dads this week as they explore The Weeds in their life an things that irritate them. Also, a look ahead to football season and a possible change of venue. Support the show…

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Pentecostalism and Divine Healing? | Grant Wacker 8:29

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Is healing somehow tied to prayer, a result of Divine intervention, related solely to doctors and medicine, or merely a coincidental part of life? What happens when people fervently pray for healing and it does not happen? “Divine healing” is at the core of a movement within Christianity called Pentecostalism. In this episode, Dr. Todd von Helms an…

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Episode 56: Implementing Digital Safety Systems for Smarter, Safer Operations 21:56

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In part two of our safety series on the Digitalization Tech Talks podcast, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack welcome Chase Davis from EOSYS to explore how digital safety systems are transforming machine operations. Building on last month’s episode with Al Prosowski from Dow on process safety, this conversation dives into implementation strategies, risk a…

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Do pigs need rescuing? 15:14

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The story of Pigasus, who unknowingly accepted the Youth International Party (Yippie) nomination for president in Daley Plaza in 1968, shows that sometimes pigs need rescuing. “My heart hurt for the pig,” said April Noga, executive director of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, of Pigasus’s run for president. “Because I put myself in the pig’s shoes of being …

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What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig? 6:55

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During the demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, activists trotted out a pig named Pigasus for president. Her campaign was cut short after she and protesters were arrested by the Chicago Police. Rumors swirled that Pigasus was barbecued, but what really happened to her?

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Roman Patterns Channel 90s Alt-Rock on Debut Album 27:17

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker sits down with Michael Fickes, songwriter and frontman of Roman Patterns, to talk about the band’s debut full-length album Somewhere on the Highway, out now on Shaky Records. The album follows their 2024 Darts EP and features 11 brand…

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From Road Races to Real Estate: Lessons on Pacing, Preparation, and Mentorship with Ruben Kanya - Episode #339 31:02

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Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connect Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this reflective solo episode of In The Lab, Ruben shares the lessons he gained from running his first 10K race and how they directly apply to entrepreneurship, real estate, and life. From train…

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Let's call it Defiance. 40:39

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Once again the pick up line at school is giving one dad hear palpitations...Overall it's been a successful week or two of first grade. Not without hiccups though on all ends. Join the guys this week for a discussion on defiance, creativity and creation of time. Setting up next week as the guys jump into 'The Weeds'. Support the show…

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What’s the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library? 7:03

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Curious City went out to find the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library. Turns out, the title is over 200 years old, and you can still check it out.

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The Mom Market Comes to Bethlehem 14:19

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we’re joined by Devika Knafo, the organizer behind The Mom Market, a vibrant new pop-up event coming to the Bethlehem Rose Garden on August 24. The Mom Market is designed to celebrate and support mom and women entrepreneurs in the Lehigh Valley, fe…

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Breaking Rules and Facing Fears 37:54

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Rules are meant to be followed and fears are meant to be overcome. It's part of life, it's the only way to go about things. Join the guys this week as they discuss the craziness of school pick up and most importantly kids overcoming fears. Stay tuned for some special updates as well. Support the show…

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Peaks, Valleys, and Profits: The Resilient Path from Consumer Product Exits to 7-Figure Syndications with Brandon Rickman - Episode #338 1:23:10

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Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connect Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this high-impact episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Brandon Rickman, an Atlanta-based investor, entrepreneur, and general contractor who has flipped over 500 houses, developed 100 new-…

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DISCOFRUIT and the Power of Diverse Poetry with Kenna DeValor of Flowermouth Press 15:28

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we’re joined by Kenna DeValor, a poet, publisher, and founder of FlowerMouth Press. Kenna’s new poetry collection DISCOFRUIT is a shimmering celebration of queer identity, vulnerability, and joy. We talk about how the book was born in a small Pocon…

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School is in session, and we put the CPS butter cookie to the test 12:11

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Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to go back to school.Today, the number of Chicago Public School students complaining about school lunch might only be matched by the complaints over homework assignments. So it may come as a surprise that decades ago CPS students actually looked forward to eating cafeteria lunch. In our last episode, WBEZ’s…

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School lunch used to pass the test 6:50

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Some Chicago Public School alumni say school lunch used to be delicious, which might shock current students. How did school lunch go from delicious to disappointing?

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How Route 22 Filmworks is Uniting Independent Filmmakers in the Lehigh Valley 28:07

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com What started as three filmmakers meeting at a Wegmans café has grown into one of the Lehigh Valley’s most collaborative creative communities. In this episode, George talks with Dawn Daignault, Michael Sheridan, and Vince Stahl, the founders of Route 22 Filmworks — a grassroots filmmaking group that now …

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Bring Back Summer! 32:13

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From bathing in sunscreen to cafeteria antics, join us as we recap summer chaos and reluctantly lean into first grade. The Dad's are getting excited about some much needed school year freedom, but we all have butterflies, what will first grade have in store for us? Support the showBy Justin & Trent

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What’s the history of Chinese gangs in Chicago? 9:41

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Chicago is known for crime bosses like Al Capone, but the city is also home to two Chinese gangs that were once fierce rivals. This story first aired in 2018.

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This Survey Could Change the Lehigh Valley Arts Scene: Add Your Voice 29:06

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The Greater Lehigh Valley Arts + Culture Patron Survey is more than a questionnaire. It’s a region-wide effort to gather real data on how people engage with the arts, what gets in their way, and how we can create more inclusive, accessible cultural experiences. In this episode of Off the Record, we’re j…

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What a failed robbery from 1951 tells us about Chicago crime 7:56

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A courageous Chicagoan once helped foil a robbery by men in butcher smocks — a little-known gang from a bygone era of crime in the city.

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From Bills to Bucket List: Escaping Routine and Living Life Without Regret with Jay Cameron - Episode #337 59:33

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Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connect Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this powerful and paradigm-shifting episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Jay Cameron, real estate investor, international speaker, and founder of Maximum Impact Travel. Jay opens up abou…

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Feelin Brand New 36:02

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"Great moments are born from great opportunities." - Herb Brooks. That's what the dads have here tonight. What started as a fun random conversation has entered new territory. For the first time ever, The Dads are picking some Daisies together. In the same state, In the same room. And in person. Join the guys as they catch up on life after an extend…

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Mayor’s Musikfest Preview Podcast 2025 1:12:32

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Recorded at City Hall’s Payrow Plaza, it’s the Mayor’s Musikfest Podcast 2025, hosted by Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker. This year’s episode highlights the people powering Musikfest behind the scenes and on stage: Kassie Hilgert, President and CEO o…

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Episode 55: Smart Tech, Safe Plants - Safety Instrumented Systems in a Connected World 24:09

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In this special two-part series of Digitalization Tech Talks, we’re diving deep into the critical topic of safety during digital transformation. Episode 55 kicks things off with a focus on process safety, where hosts Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by Al Prosowski, a seasoned Process Automation Safety Engineer from Dow. As organizations mode…

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The other organizations empowering Chicago’s Chinatown 12:27

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Community organizations are helping Chinatown residents preserve what long-standing family associations helped build.

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Why Blood Donation is as Important as Ever with Miller-Keystone Blood Center 28:20

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Did you know that 62% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but only 2–3% actually do? In this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love, we sit down with Rami Nemeh, President & CEO, and Lina Barbieri, VP of Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Miller-Keystone Blood Center…

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What happened to Chinatown’s family associations? 6:42

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Family associations were once the backbone of social and economic organization for Chicago’s Chinatown. Their evolution over the decades tells the history of the community.

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Industrial Real Estate Syndications: Debt-Free with Joel Friedland - Episode #336 1:18:22

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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this deep-dive episode of In The Lab, Ruben sits down with Joel Friedland, founder of Brit Properties, to explore an uncommon but powerful approach to real estate syndication: acquiring industrial properties with no debt. Joel, who has been in the industrial r…

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How New Grants Could Reshape Bethlehem’s Business Corridors with BEDCO Executive Director Sean Ziller 24:57

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) Executive Director Sean Ziller joins the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast to explain how two new grants from Pennsylvania’s Main Street Matters program could impact local businesses and neighborhoods. One grant funds strategic planning for the SouthSide …

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Is women’s pro softball here to stay? 20:13

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What is it about softball? “What is it not about softball?” replies Megan Faramio, a star pitcher for the Talons in the all-new Athletes Unlimited Softball League, or AUSL. “I can literally talk about softball for days.” The AUSL is about to wrap up its first season with a three-game playoff series in Alabama between Faraimo’s Talons and the Bandit…

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From Beirut to Easton: Sure Fix Remodeling’s Story with Henry Rouhana 31:08

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we talk with Henry Rouhana, founder of Sure Fix Remodeling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Henry’s story begins in Lebanon, where he spent summers on construction sites and found inspiration watching architects bring spaces to life. After earning his arch…

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A league of Chicago’s Own: The other women’s pro league of the 1940s 6:42

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There was the Rockford Peaches, women’s pro baseball team of the 1940s that was celebrated in the movie "A League of Their Own." But there was also a pro softball league at the time that had Chicago fans going wild.

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Why 2025 is the best time to implement Hybrid STR/MTR Model for Tax Benefits with Ruben Kanya - Episode #335 29:43

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In this timely episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down when and why you should consider shifting to a hybrid short-term and mid-term rental model and how the latest tax legislation makes it even more lucrative. Coming off last week’s Driving Conversations with AI vs. Questions, he explains how operators can strategically layer MTR contracts over S…

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Speaking in Tongues? w/ Grant Wacker 55:09

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Speaking in tongues? Divine healing? Gifts of the Spirit? Some believe these topics to be outdated, weird, or residing only in the imaginations of overly religious people. Today, there are more than 600 million adherents to Pentecostalism, a worldwide movement within Christianity. What are we to make of these topics? Few are better qualified to dis…

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Car, bike, public transit: What’s the best way to get around town? 21:48

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What would win in a race between a car, bike and the Chicago Transit Authority? Over the past few years, Chicago has been abuzz with road construction projects. There are more protected bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands and curb bump-outs across the city. As we learned in our last episode, that also includes the installation of miniature traffi…

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Driving Conversations with AI: How to Think, Plan, and Scale Smarter with Ruben Kanya - Episode #334 20:45

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Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this informative episode of In The Lab, Ruben breaks down a powerful framework for how to actually use AI as a strategic partner—not just a search engine. Drawing from real-world conversations he's had with AI to help close deals, refine business plans,…

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Who thought traffic circles were a good idea? Do we need them? 6:44

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Mini traffic circles at the intersections of residential streets might annoy drivers because they force cars to slow down. But their safety features outweigh the inconvenience.

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From Bethlehem to Tuscany: The Story Behind Ciao, Amore Mio by J.A. Marz 23:18

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com J.A. Marz joins the podcast to talk about his debut novella Ciao, Amore Mio… The Tale of Gabby and Gio, a romantic, emotional journey set in the hills of Tuscany. We dive into the story, the inspiration, and why readers are connecting with his work. Get the book: https://a.co/d/idjdbM0 Full episode + li…

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The Perfect Fit: 25 Years of Empowering Women in the Lehigh Valley 26:46

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com What started with a single blazer in the trunk of a car has become one of the Lehigh Valley’s most powerful stories of community-driven change. In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, host George Wacker sits down with Sarah Barrett, Executive Director of YWCA Allentown, to celebrate the …

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Q3 Playbook: 7 Lessons and 3 Insights That Will Redefine Your Next Quarter with Ruben Kanya - Episode #333 29:26

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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this solo episode of In The Lab, Ruben delivers a powerful, high-impact debrief heading into Q3 2025. With the lab coat on and lessons in hand, he walks through seven strategic experiments and three hard-earned insights from the previous quarter that every rea…

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Episode 54, part 2: Inside Intel – Digital Twins, AI, and the Future of Semiconductors 17:56

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In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out. From AI-powered robots roaming factory…

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The curious case of the Swami Vivekananda Way street sign 20:57

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Swami Vivekananda is credited with introducing Hinduism to the West. His work earned him an honorary street sign on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, but it went missing.

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Why Everyone Wants to Live in the Lehigh Valley 30:37

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Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker welcomes Rebecca Francis, a leading luxury real estate agent in the region, for a thoughtful look at why the Lehigh Valley has become such a magnet for new residents. Rebecca shares insights from her own journey, returning to the Vall…

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Data-Driven Growth: Inside Furnished Finder’s Rise in Temporary Housing with Jeff Hurst - Episode #332 1:04:11

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Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this data-packed episode of In The Lab, we sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former President of Vrbo, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeAway, and COO of Expedia Group. Jeff brings decades of experience in travel and hospitality tech to a fast…

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What Will Heaven Be Like? | Tommy Nelson 10:36

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Episode 54, part 1: Inside Intel – Digital Twins, AI, and the Future of Semiconductors 15:30

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In this episode of Digitalization Tech Talks, Jonas Norinder and Don Mack are joined by special guest Attila Lengyel, Senior Director of Corporate Research at Intel. They will have a fascinating conversation about the future of chip manufacturing and how digitalization is transforming fabs from the inside out. From AI-powered robots roaming factory…

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Chicago’s LGBTQ+ library is a space for people to ‘find themselves in the shelves’ 17:13

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Early LGBTQ+ history can be hard to find. Photos, letters, literature and other artifacts have been destroyed or hidden away, in acts of homophobia, out of a fear of repercussions, and even by witting and unwitting family members. “I think a lot of LGBTQ people, when they were passing away, their materials were being destroyed by family members tha…

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Where are the girls? A look at early lesbian nightlife in Chicago 7:00

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It’s not hard to find the LGBTQ+ hangouts in Chicago these days, but at one point it was. There’s a history of lesbian nightlife that goes back more than 100 years.

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Vertically Integrated: From Furnishing to Filling Temporary Housing Units with Gabriel Wacker - Episode #331 1:00:18

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Connect with me at https://experimentrealestate.com/connect Get the FREE Mid-Term Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprint In this insightful episode of In The Lab, we’re joined by Gabriel Wacker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Transitions Group—a vertically integrated firm providing solutions in corporate h…

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Yes, people really do win pledge drive giveaways at WBEZ 6:16

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One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place. This episode was originally published on March 3, 2022.…