Freedom Forge Podcast is an opinion-based show hosted by a combat veteran, former law enforcement and corrections officer. Here we will support Gods word and the principals The United States of America were founded on. Facts are facts even if they hurt your feelings. With a combination of first-hand experience, some opinions, and many facts, we will explore topics that people disagree on most such as religion, veterans, rights, freedom, politics, and much more. This is a show where real conv ...
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Welcome to the Bridge Church VB Podcast, your weekly source for uplifting and transformative Sunday messages! Each episode features insightful, practical teachings rooted in Scripture, designed to inspire and guide you on your spiritual journey. Led by our passionate Lead Pastors, Archie and Tangie Callahan, we strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all walks of life to connect with the person, power, and purpose of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, we delve i ...
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Welcome to the Bridge Church Greenbrier Podcast, your weekly source for uplifting and transformative Sunday messages! Each episode features insightful, practical teachings rooted in Scripture, designed to inspire and guide you on your spiritual journey. Led by our passionate Campus Pastors, Jed and Alison Hill, we strive to create a welcoming environment that encourages individuals from all walks of life to connect with the person, power, and purpose of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, we delv ...
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The Cold Star Project digs into the challenges of scaling fast that tech and Space manufacturing founders encounter. Money does not solve all problems--so what now? Listen in to discover what scaling problems you'll be running into soon, and get a serious advantage in starting to solve them before they run you over!
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Off the Deaton Path is a podcast for anyone interested in lively conversation about American history and culture. Host Stan Deaton of the Georgia Historical Society explores the rich field of history through interviews with award-winning authors of some of the best contemporary works in history, biography, and non-fiction, as well as wide-ranging conversations about sports and popular culture, from movies to television, bourbon to beer, and Bigfoot to baseball.
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Host Katie Ann brings you conversations to help you feel confident in your day-to-day life with guest interviews with expertise in finance, family relationships, career advice, and more. Because you should be able to live your life full confidence ahead. Subscribe to stay up on new episodes.
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A podcast empowering patriots everywhere to re-enthrone faith, family, and freedom as the bedrock pillars of liberty in education, our communities and our nation.
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A show about politics, music, technology, rollercoasters, golf carts, and the United States of America.
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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring ...
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Sheilah Vance, author of the award-winning novel, Becoming Valley Forge, talks about the history of the Valley Forge Encampment and the road leading up to it, from 9/11/1777, the Battle of Brandywine, through the VF Marchout, 6/19/1778. One episode is her reading a chapter from the novel, and the next explains the non-fiction history behind it. Learn about many fascinating characters whose paths converged when the Continental Army and a young nation confronted the reality and aftermath of wa ...
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Are you ready to break fear and find the freedom to pursue your dreams? On Break Free Find Freedom, hosted by Carina Ghionzoli, we have conversations with entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and everyday heroes who have overcome obstacles and created lives they love. We delve into their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they learned along the way, providing you with the tools and inspiration to transform your own life. Subscribe now and join the community!
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In Between Sips isn’t about polished pitches or viral advice. It’s real conversations with entrepreneurs who’ve lived the highs, lows, and hard pivots of business. Hosted by Ryan Caracciolo of Striventa, each episode blends wisdom, war stories, and just enough sarcasm to keep it grounded. If you’re building something and wondering if the mess is normal—it is. And you’re in good company. Pull up a chair, pour something strong, and let’s get into it.
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Interviews with Anthropologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
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Have you wanted to create MORE VALUE in the world simply being YOU! Want to 2X results across the board practically overnight? Join Parker Winder, the Master of Key Player Creation, as he shares lessons on how YOU to can be Bold, Simple, Powerful, and Sexy as a Key Player.
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Agorist Nexus is a hub for free exchange, focusing on the spread of agorism and connecting the counter economy. Founded in 2018 by Brandon Aragon, the Nexus comprises agorist writers, content creators, businesses, services, authors, podcasters and journalists. Facilitating connection of like minds in a world where freedom is too often stifled by antiquated, violent statist paradigms, the Nexus provides a forum for agorists. Meeting, networking, transacting and communicating — leveraging the ...
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The Game of Zen explores the often-overlooked ways in which professional, personal and spiritual growth are interrelated. We dive deep into the life teachings of the Buddha and the mindfulness practices of Zen, revealing how they can help us dramatically expand our possibilities for whole-hearted work, life and play. Play the game of life with wisdom, humor and skill for better businesses and happier lives.
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This podcast is alive to provide a spark to business leaders, entrepreneurs and dreamers. By sharing practical advice and biblical principles, host Michael McIntyre will inspire you to be EVERYTHING you were created to be.
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Curating Bitcoin community through funny and entertaining Pleb encounters. A series focused on getting to know, and making the voices of the army of everyday average Bitcoiners worldwide heard. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/saintbitcoin/support
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Beyond The Forge is where resilience meets reinvention, and where real conversations spark transformation. Hosted by Jay and Chantal Cadmus, this podcast dives into the raw, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and overcoming life’s toughest challenges. We’re not just talking about business—we’re talking about what it takes to thrive in every aspect of life. From founders and visionaries to those navigating personal and mental hurdles, we explore the mindset shifts, strug ...
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What's your intention? Engaging conversations that explore future-focused topics, technology, history, cultural and political trends -- and how they intersect with personal and family life. What are the core aims, drives, goals. We've been known to take a deep dive to get to the heart of the matter so be prepared to trade-in your snorkel-depth attention deficit for some conversational scuba gear. Of course, this is why we love podcasts, right? Film and music, clean energy, American history, ...
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Through captivating conversations with leading-edge creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovators, we embark on an exploration of the inner world of genius, the awe-inspiring impact it creates, and the profound legacy of living your purpose in the world. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and guided along the path of extraordinary visionaries who dare to shape their own destinies and leave an indelible mark on the world we inhabit. Together, let us unfurl the hidden potential and unveil the brilli ...
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Are you a woman who loves growing in wisdom, healing, and practical truth? Join Dr. Cathy Guerrero and the Life Builder Team for the brand-new Keys to Life Podcast. You’ll receive keys of truth from real women with real stories that will cause you to grow, make changes, and be equipped to make an impact as an empowered woman in your family, job, business, and anywhere you go! The Keys to Life Podcast began with the idea that women need access to sound wisdom, biblical truth and practical key ...
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Can a trucker's life entice young people to take the wheel?
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54:08An Ontario trucking union predicts a shortage of 30,000 truckers in Canada as old hands retire faster than new ones take on the job. IDEAS producer Tom Howell visits a trucking school in northern Ontario, where recruits consider their options, and the road ahead. *This episode originally aired on March 4, 2024.…
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Listen to the sound of metal in musical form by 8 composers
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54:07Eight composers, five instruments, and a world of metal. IDEAS explores a project by the University of British Columbia called The Heavy Metal Suite that conveys the challenges and opportunities of the mining industry, through music. Each composer draws inspiration from their country’s mineral resources in their original pieces. *This episode origi…
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Without justice, can unbearable grief subside?
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54:07In June 1985, Air India Flight 182 exploded off the coast of Ireland. It's considered the worst terror attack in Canadian history. Sujata Berry's 16-year-old brother, Sharad was on that flight. The shock of his horrific death morphed into an unshakeable grief. The family's sorrow was augmented with the lack of justice for victims' families — a flaw…
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Why smell — our invisible superpower — deserves more acclaim
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54:08Smell this yogurt, is it still good? Our sense of smell has the ability to keep us healthy and safe. In fact in some cases, our ability to detect "off" foods using our sense of smell can be superior to dogs and other animals. Smell is often undervalued and yet capable of inspiring profound admiration if we stop turning our noses at it. Producer Ann…
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Standing Bold in Christ: The Spiritual Warfare Behind Charlie Kirk's Assassination
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11:48In this powerful episode, Michael McIntyre shared his heart on the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing that this wasn't just another political tragedy—it's spiritual warfare. As Michael explained, Kirk was targeted because he was effectively reaching millions of young people with the gospel and exposing the lies being spread on college campuse…
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How leaders in the former Yugoslavia forged peace in 1995
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54:08For almost four years, the Bosnian War in the former Yugoslavia was characterized by ethnic hatreds, atrocities, and a refugee crisis. So when leaders of the warring factions were sequestered in an American air base and forced to come up with the 1995 peace agreement known as the Dayton Accord, the world was relieved. But is a cessation of violence…
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August 14, 2025 "I am what I have" Luke 12:15-21 ★ Support this podcast ★By Bridge Church Media
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September 14, 2025 Series: Lies We Believe Sermon: I Am What I Have Text: Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) HOOK: Our worth is defined by our relationship with God, not by our material possessions. INTRODUCTION: Every time we believe a lie, we empower the liar! The Warning... “Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life do…
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Lies We Believe Sermon: I Am What I Have Scripture
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27:04Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) Our worth is defined by our relationship with God, not by our material possessions. Every time we believe a lie, we empower the liar! The Warning... “Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’” — Luke 12:15 (NIV) The Wealth of the Man... “…
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Nidhi Mahajan, "Moorings: Voyages of Capital across the Indian Ocean" (U of California Press, 2025)
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1:04:03Moorings: Voyages of Capital across the Indian Ocean (U of California Press, 2025) follows sailors from the Gulf of Kachchh in India as they voyage across the Indian Ocean on mechanized wooden sailing vessels known as vahans, or dhows. These voyages produce capital through moorings that are spatial, moral, material, and conceptual. With a view from…
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How our education system is far from its original ideals
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54:08Acclaimed author Gabor Maté joins the conversation in part two of our series exploring Wilhelm von Humboldt’s public education system. Maté is a former English teacher. In this episode we ask: Is Humboldt's 200-year-old system equipped to meet the challenging demands of the 21st century? And does it still reflect his ideals, especially at the unive…
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Susan M. Rigdon, "Oscar Lewis in Cuba: La Partida Final" (Berghahn Books, 2024)
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1:07:48American anthropologist Oscar Lewis secured permission from Fidel Castro to undertake three years of field research on cultural and economic change in Cuba in the decade after the victory of Castro's M-26 Movement. Oscar Lewis in Cuba: La Partida Final (Berghahn Books, 2024) delves into Lewis' research goals, methods, the training and composition o…
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From Parking Lot Deals to 85 Employees: The Marsupial Gear Journey | In Between Sips | Episode 14
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46:18In this episode of In Between Sips, we sit down with the founder of Marsupial Gear—a company that went from crude prototypes and parking lot “gear deals” to a 10-year-old manufacturing powerhouse with 85 employees. We dive into the untold parts of the journey: shadow bans, sewing facilities collapsing, wiring money to China for magnets (cause that …
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Dan Pelzer died in July at age 92 and left behind a detailed list of every book he read from 1962 to 2023, totaling 3,599 books across 62 years—all of them checked out of his local library. His list went viral after his children wanted to print it and hand it out at his funeral, choosing to post it online instead. Stan explores Dan’s impressive rea…
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Meet Alex Neve, the 2025 CBC Massey Lecturer
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19:45Ahead of the Massey tour, Alex Neve sits down with Nahlah Ayed to talk about his lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World. This year, the lectures are coming to: Toronto, Sept. 19 Vancouver, Sept. 25 Edmonton, Oct. 1 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Oct. 15 Ottawa, Oct. 30 Tickets are available now for the 2025 CBC Massey Lectures — a…
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Public education was built on this key concept — now it's gone
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54:06Two hundred years ago, Wilhelm von Humboldt created the education system as we know it today. At the heart of his philosophy of education was the concept of Bildung — reaching one's inner potential. Yet over the years, as his public education system was adopted, Bildung may well have been the critical piece left out. *This episode is part one of tw…
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Chelsi West Ohueri, "Encountering Race in Albania: An Ethnography of the Communist Afterlife" (Cornell UP, 2025)
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51:10Encountering Race in Albania: An Ethnography of the Communist Afterlife (Cornell University Press, 2025) is the first book to interrogate race and racial logics in Albania. Chelsi West Ohueri examines how race is made, remade, produced, and reproduced through constructions of whiteness, blackness, and otherness. She argues that while race is often …
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How this 19th-century Indian feminist defied colonial customs
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54:08In the 19th-century, feminist and scholar Pandita Ramabai travelled America delivering lectures on how the caste system and patriarchy shaped the trajectory of women’s lives. When she came back to India, she explained America's customs around gender and race relations, and their experiment with democracy. IDEAS explores her rich life and legacy. Gu…
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Darcie Deangelo et al., "Demilitarizing the Future" (Anthem Press, 2025)
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50:25Demilitarizing the Future (Anthem Press, 2025) draws from art, anthropology, and activism to investigate the entrenchment of militarism in everyday lives and consider novel imaginaries of its dissolution--of peacemaking, community, and shared equitable futures. This book will be published in October of 2025. In this episode, Rebecca Kastleman, Darc…
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Jovana Diković, "The Laissez-Faire Peasant: Post-Socialist Rural Development in Serbia" (UCL Press, 2025)
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55:05What if rural progress isn’t about government intervention but about the self-reliance and ingenuity of peasants themselves? The Laissez-Faire Peasant: Post-Socialist Rural Development in Serbia (UCL Press, 2025) subverts conventional wisdom on rural development by shifting the focus from state-led planning to the agency of peasants themselves. Rej…
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was an instant bestseller in 1900. It's still popular today, with a sequel to the movie Wicked coming out this fall. For 125 years, there have been an abundance of derivative works of Oz, from Broadway musicals, films, comic books, sitcom parodies and more. IDEAS follows the proverbial yellow brick road to uncover how thi…
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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Ingrid Piller speaks with Sari Pietikainen about her new book Cold Rush (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024). This book is an original study of “Cold Rush,” an accelerated race for the extraction and protection of Arctic natural resources. The Northernmost reach of the planet is caught up in the double dev…
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In this powerful episode of The Next Level Life Podcast, Michael breaks down the three critical types of signs every entrepreneur must learn to read: practical signs that show you what the data is really saying, spiritual signs that reveal God's timing and direction for your business, and readiness signs that honestly assess whether you're prepared…
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Lessons from last century’s failed Mideast peace deal
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54:08When Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat met in Washington to sign the first Oslo Accords in 1993, it was supposed to usher in a new era of peace and lay the groundwork for a more stable Middle East. Three decades later, the Accords are primarily remembered as a failure. Nahlah Ayed and gu…
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Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden - Alison Hill
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35:19September 7, 2025 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 ★ Support this podcast ★By Bridge Church Media
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Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden - Archie Callahan
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38:40September 7, 2025 Sermon Title: "Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden" Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 'I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and the…
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Nudge | Nourishing Growth in God's Garden
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33:24Nudge: Nourishing Growth in God's Garden Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 'I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according …
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Ruth E. Toulson, "Necropolitics of the Ordinary: Death and Grieving in Contemporary Singapore" (U Washington Press, 2024)
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58:30Can a state make its people forget the dead? Cemeteries have become sites of acute political contestation in the city-state of Singapore. Confronted with high population density and rapid economic growth, the government has ordered the destruction of all but one burial ground, forcing people to exhume their family members. In Necropolitics of the O…
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How the principles of St. Augustine guide the Catholic Church
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54:08Pope Leo XIV has been deeply influenced by St. Augustine, and so, the fourth century titan of Western thought has re-entered the global conversation. IDEAS Producer Seán Foley reaches out to Canadian scholars who have read St. Augustine closely to determine what it is about how Augustine’s thought and character might shape the Catholic Church in th…
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E32 - The Zen Shift: Navigating the Outer and Inner Paradigm Shifts
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33:18The Game of Zen Podcast: The Outer and Inner Shifts Hosts Scott Berman and Sensei Paul explore a global paradigm shift from a materialist to an animist understanding of reality, emphasizing the primacy of consciousness. They examine the accelerating pace of change, particularly with technological advancements like AI, and advocate for an inner shif…
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Tiffany Earley-Spadoni, "Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East" (UP of Colorado, 2025)
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58:49Landscapes of Warfare: Urartu and Assyria in the Ancient Middle East (University Press of Colorado, 2025) by Dr. Tiffany Earley-Spadoni offers an in-depth exploration of the Urartian empire, which occupied the highlands of present-day Turkey, Armenia, and Iran in the early first millennium BCE. Lesser known than its rival, the Neo-Assyrian empire, …
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Are we 'born obsolete'? How technology makes us feel ashamed
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54:09Günther Anders predicted the exact technological crises we’re facing today… but 70 years ago. The uncanny relevance of Anders’ thoughts about technology — from the atomic bomb to artificial intelligence — and how it makes us feel what he called “Promethean Shame."
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Episode 93: Pigeon Forge — with Luther Ray Abel
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49:12On episode 93, Charles talks to Luther Ray Abel about his trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, which is supposedly the "tackiest place on Earth," but which is actually a lot of fun. The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.By Charles C. W. Cooke, Luther Ray Abel
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What does it mean for a river to be ‘alive’?
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58:21Renowned natural history writer Robert Macfarlane traveled to Ecuador, India and Quebec, pondering the question of whether rivers are living beings -- the premise behind much of the movement to legally recognize the rights of nature. He found that the answer to that question is more complicated and wondrous -- and more life-altering and world-chang…
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From Servant to Son - Transforming Your Business Mindset
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7:18In this powerful episode of The Next Level Podcast, Michael McIntyre explores one of the most transformative mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make: moving from servant mentality to son mentality in business and life. Drawing from real coaching conversations and personal experience, Michael reveals how operating from obligation versus invi…
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What Chinese Science Fiction Has to Tell Us
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54:09With vengeful alien civilizations, virtual realities and hologram wives, Chinese science fiction is in its heyday — not just in China but around the globe. Renowned author Cixin Liu is at the forefront of the movement. His book, The Three-Body Problem is a Netflix's series. IDEAS explores what we can learn about China through it's science fiction.…
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# 1: What it took to end a 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland
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54:08The process of making peace is often imperfect, and can shape the future in both positive and destructive ways. In a five-part series called Inventing Peace, Nahlah Ayed asks panelists to reflect on one pivotal 20th century effort to make peace, and its relevance for our own time. In this first episode, the “constructive ambiguity” of Northern Irel…
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The threat next door: How NATO’s newest members are preparing to defend against Russia (via The House)
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47:14NATO’s secretary general has warned Russia could launch an attack on the alliance within the next five years. Talk to NATO’s two newest members, Finland and Sweden, and they’ll tell you preparation involves a lot more than just boosting military spending. As Canada seeks to strengthen ties with both countries, what can we learn from our newest NATO…
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At The Movies: Sound of Freedom - Jed Hill
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26:40August 31, 2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: Step Up and Make a Difference... Scripture: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalms 82:3-4 NIV “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fa…
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At The Movies: Sound of Freedom - Archie Callahan
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22:23August 31, 2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: Step Up and Make a Difference... Scripture: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalms 82:3-4 NIV “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fa…
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August 31, 2025 Series: At the Movies Sermon: Step Up and Make a Difference... Scripture: “Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalms 82:3-4 NIV “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fa…
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How Brutalist architecture goes beyond aesthetics
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54:07Brutalist architecture has been celebrated as monumental and derided as ‘concrete monstrosity.' But the people who depend on these buildings are often caught in between. IDEAS explores the implications of Brutalism’s 21st-century hipster aesthetic in a world of housing challenges, environmental crisis, and economic polarization. *This episode origi…
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Libraries are fighting for their freedom — and our democracy
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54:08In Canada and the U.S., public libraries have become a target in the culture wars. It’s an urgent conversation to have, no matter where one sits on the political spectrum. Libraries exist to give everyone access to a wide variety of content, even when books may offend others. Yet librarians are increasingly having to persuade skeptics that all idea…
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Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football
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58:04Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college footba…
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Maan Barua, "Plantation Worlds" (Duke UP, 2024)
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58:49In Plantation Worlds (Duke UP, 2024), Maan Barua interrogates debates on planetary transformations through the histories and ecologies of plantations. Drawing on long-term research spanning fifteen years, Barua presents a unique ethnography attentive to the lives of both people and elephants amid tea plantations in the Indian state of Assam. In the…
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Why PEI cares more than any other province about voting
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54:08PEI has the highest voter turnout of any other province in Canada. Voting is fundamental to this community. Residents see firsthand how their vote matters — several elections were decided by 25 votes or less. In this small province, people have a personal and intimate connection with politicians. MLAs know voters on an individual basis and they fee…
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Has the housing crisis shaken your trust in democracy?
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54:08According to Nanaimo, B.C.'s last official count, there are 515 unhoused people in Nanaimo at any given time. By population, that is a higher homelessness rate than the city of Vancouver. Our series, IDEAS for a Better Canada (produced in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy), explores how homelessness affects the health of our democrac…
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Vanessa Diaz, "Manufacturing Celebrity: Latino Paparazzi and Women Reporters in Hollywood" (Duke UP, 2020)
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50:01While Hollywood’s images present a veneer of fantasy for some, the work to create such images is far from escapism. In Manufacturing Celebrity: Latino Paparazzi and Women Reporters in Hollywood (Duke University Press, 2020), anthropologist Vanessa Díaz examines the raced and gendered hierarchies and inequalities that are imbricated within the work …
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Work Smart, Know Yourself, and Stop Complaining
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15:42ChatGPT said: This episode of The Next Level Podcast with Michael McIntyre dives into the importance of working smart, cultivating self-awareness, and eliminating complaining as keys to achieving greater impact in business and life. McIntyre explains that while hard work has value, working strategically with clarity, discipline, and the right tools…
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