Best George Fox University Podcasts (2025)

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WSFCA Winning Ways - Spencer Crace - George Fox University - High School coach to college H.C. 48:43

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WSFCA Winning Ways: from high school coach, to college head coach. Spencer Crace, Head Coach at George Fox University In this episode of 'Winning Ways with Washington State Football Coaches Association', host Dan Teeter interviews Spencer Crace, the head football coach at George Fox University. The conversation covers Spencer's journey from playing…

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The Story of Newberg’s Volunteer Superintendent – with Paula Radich 51:28

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Send us a text In mid‑2024, the Newberg-Dundee School District uncovered a multi‑million‑dollar budget shortfall and the sitting superintendent went on leave. With the school year looming and finances in shambles, the school board needed someone who knew the community and could restore stability. Retired educator and former superintendent Paula Rad…

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Faith vs. Science in Healthcare: Should They Coexist? 41:21

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Erika Barber sits down with Erika McCarthy, physician assistant and professor, to explore one of the most pressing questions in healthcare today: Faith vs. Science — can they truly coexist in medicine? This conversation is for anyone curious about the intersection of faith, ethics, and modern medicine: How does grief shape the way medical providers…

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WSFCA Winning Ways - Sid Otton & Monte Kohler - Winningest Coaches in WA State History 1:05:29

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In the third episode of 'Winning Ways' presented by the Washington State Football Coaches Association, host Dan Teeter talks with two legendary high school football coaches, Sid Otton and Monte Kohler. The discussion highlights their illustrious careers, achievements, and shared title as the winningest coaches in Washington State history with 394 w…

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A concrete plan for sustainable cement | Ryan Gilliam 10:43

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Cement is one of the most-consumed materials on Earth — second only to water — and it accounts for a whopping eight percent of the world's carbon pollution. What if we could turn this climate villain into a hero? Clean tech innovator and serial entrepreneur Ryan Gilliam reveals his company's surprisingly simple process for transforming waste from t…

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A survival guide for musicians in the age of AI | Harvey Mason jr. 15:36

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Artificial intelligence can write a song in seconds, but does that mean human songwriters will become obsolete? Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. doesn’t think so. A songwriter himself, he offers a four-step “survival guide” for human creators to endure the age of AI, urging musicians to embrace technology while preserving the emotional essenc…

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What the Fitness World Got Wrong 37:13

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Erika Barber talks with Kara & Mark Johnson, local fitness & movement legends, about an active lifestyle. This conversation is for those who grew up moving regularly and for those who have never seen themselves as athletic: What are the best motivators for consistent physical activity? How can a shift in self perception aid in recovery from injury?…

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WSFCA Winning Ways - Wiley Allred - Royal H.S. - 12x State Champion 52:38

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Winning Ways: A Conversation with H.S. Football Coaching Legend Wiley Allred In the inaugural episode of the Winning Ways podcast, presented by the Washington State Football Coaches Association, host Dan Teeter interviews legendary Royal High School football coach Wiley Allred. The discussion delves into Wiley's illustrious career, which includes 1…

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Witness to change: George Anson and colonial Charleston 47:51

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George Anson (1697–1762), 1st Baron Anson, Admiral of the Fleet(Attributed to Thomas Hudson / Royal Museums Greenwich) This week we’ll be talking with Nic Butler, the historian at the Charleston County Public Library. He has been digging into archives both here and in Britain, researching the life of George Anson. Anson, was an officer in the Briti…

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Why your phone battery gets worse over time | George Zaidan 9:47

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Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in the first place? And what should you do with them once they're spent? Geor…

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Will AI make humans extinct? | Yoshua Bengio 15:42

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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27 Surgeries and a Steadfast Faith 28:54

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Dr. Erika Barber talks with Michael Hayes about living & continuing in faith as a regular patient of healthcare professionals. Michael is a George Fox University sophomore who was born with Jeune Syndrome, a rare bone growth condition that requires 1-2 major reconstructive surgeries to the ribs & chest every year from birth until maturity. Sharing …

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Beyond the western wall: Henry Tisdale and the transformation of Claflin University 46:09

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Henry Tisdale with students on the campus of Claflin University(Courtesy of Claflin University) This week we’ll be talking with Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, former president of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This Kingstree native has had a long and distinguished academic career, earning his undergraduate degree at Claflin in 1965 and, e…

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Is AI your next hire? | Fixable 30:45

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What do you do when there’s too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whose expert sales team can no longer keep up with everything the company offers. Together, Anne and Frances outline ways to simplify work for a stressed out team—including the use of AI to reduce complexit…

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The Legacy of George Fox University - with President Robin Baker 58:59

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Send us a text President Robin Baker has been leading George Fox University since 2007 and in that time, George Fox has grown to become the largest private university in Oregon. George Fox is also consistently ranked among the top 3 Christian universities in Oregon. President Baker has also won numerous awards and in 2023 was named by Portland Busi…

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris 18:40

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Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI developmen…

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She Was an ER Nurse. He Was a Psychologist. Then God Called. 35:14

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Abbie & Jeff Nelson moved from Portland, Oregon to Guatemala with their 3 daughters to practice family medicine & clinical psychology as missionaries. Listen in as they share with Erika Barber what motivated such a radical lifestyle shift and what this kind of dedicated service looks like on a day-to-day basis. Dr. Erika Barber teaches in George Fo…

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SC A-Z - Back stories 34:10

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(This week we are going to be exploring South Carolina from A to Z. That’s the title of our sister podcast from which we will select topics that deserve a longer look that just 60 seconds.This time out we'll discuss the ambitious man whose name adorns a Christmas decoration; the aristocratic Royal Governor who just didn't "get" South…

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 16:18

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search…

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The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza 13:04

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There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to h…

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Great Books are Making a Comeback in America. Here's Why. 31:44

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What makes a book “great?” Who gets to choose which literature is or isn’t allowed into a canon, and should we question those decisions? What is the real value of reading traditionally classic literature today in the 21st century? Brian & Jay examine the idea of a classics-centered education and discuss how the George Fox University Honors Program …

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The South never plays itself: The South on screen 42:02

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Ben Beard(Courtesy of the author) This time out we are bringing you an encore from our broadcast archive featuring a conversation with Ben Beard, author of The South Never Plays Itself: A Film Buff’s Journey Through the South on Screen (2020, UGA Press). Beard’s idiosyncratic narrative—part cultural history, part film criticism, part memoir—journey…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 24:43

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AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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CPRD’s Exciting Plans for Newberg/Dundee in 2025-26 – with Superintendent Clay Downing 56:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Clay Downing, Superintendent of Chehalem Park & Recreation District (CPRD), breaks down the upcoming projects for Newberg and Dundee over the next few years. In our conversation, you’ll learn: What CPRD is and how it works How Clay’s background in planning will help in his new role Current timelines for projects like…

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Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda 14:48

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AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and s…

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Quaker Oats Got It Wrong: The Real Story of Joseph John Gurney 30:34

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Joseph John Gurney was massively influential to the Friends community, but his story, theology, and values stood out from those of other influential Quakers like William Barclay and George Fox. Listen in for Jay and Jamie’s take on Gurney’s life and times, and how they informed the modern experience of Quakerism and Christian faith as a whole. Dr. …

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The Francis Marion papers: The legend, tactics and life of the Swamp Fox 49:08

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General Francis Marion offering to share his meal of sweet potatoes and water with a British officer.(Currier & Ives / Library of Congress) After two decades of research and investigation, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, in collaboration with the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), has unv…

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More 8:35

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The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. For a cha…

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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:01

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Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…

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What a wolf’s howl can tell us about the future of AI | Jeffrey T. Reed 22:37

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“Everybody likes nature, even though we’re watching it slowly degrade away. And that’s the big challenge of our time,” says linguist software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed, a research affiliate with the Cry Wolf Project. Following his talk at TED2025, Reed sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how listening to sounds like bird chirps…

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Faith, Race, Music—and the Cost of Speaking Up 35:05

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Author & professor Leah Payne and public theologian Ekemini Uwan talk about formative Christian music, podcast controversy, and doing theology in the public eye. As co-host of the Truth’s Table podcast, Ekemini has faced a measure of resistance; Leah asks how she has faced backlash and continued in her work. Check out Truth’s Table: Black Women’s M…

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Mother Emanuel: Two centuries of race, resistance, and forgiveness 1:04:41

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FILE - The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., lead a crowd of people in prayer outside the Emanuel AME Church on June 19, 2015, after a memorial in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)(Stephen B. Morton/AP / FR56856 AP) Few people beyond South Carolina’s Lowcountry knew of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston—M…

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The best invention since sliced bread? | Rachel Yang 6:48

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Industrial manufacturers spend a huge amount of energy generating heat to make everyday materials and objects, like cement, steel, and paper. And since most companies use fossil fuels to reach these high temperatures, industrial heat accounts for 20% of our annual global carbon pollution. Thankfully, this is where a century-old technology comes in.…

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How AI models steal creative work — and what to do about it | Ed Newton-Rex 20:05

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Generative AI is built on three key resources: people, compute and data. While companies invest heavily in the first two, they often use unlicensed creative work as training data without permission or payment — a practice that pits AI against the very creators it relies on. AI expert Ed Newton-Rex has a solution: licensing. He unpacks the dark side…

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Author & Political Influencer Aaron Parnas Talks Social Media 43:49

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Everyone is an influencer in their own way. Aaron gained a million followers in six days. Good content gets traction regardless of algorithms. TikTok's algorithm allows for natural virality. Substack enables sustainable income for creators. Ethics in reporting are crucial for credibility. Social media is not a reflection of real life. Understanding…

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Behind the Scenes of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department - with Police Chief Jeff Kosmicki 1:16:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, offers an inside look at what it takes to keep Newberg ranked among Oregon’s safest cities. In our conversation, you’ll learn: How Jeff started his career in police work What it’s like being behind the wheel of a patrol car What it was like in the w…

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Why Victorian Authors Failed to Capture Jesus 23:25

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Why is it so hard to write a novel about Jesus that reveres His deity while honestly reckoning with His humanity? Dr. Jay Miller & Dr. Jessica Hughes unpack some of the problems authors have faced while trying to portray Jesus through literature. Dr. Jay David Miller teaches English at George Fox University and serves as an associate editor for the…

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How Substack is breaking down traditional media gatekeepers | Hamish McKenzie 22:36

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“The whole Substack ecosystem is about more power because it’s based on those relationships between the publisher and their subscribers, or the video maker and their viewers,” says journalist and Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie. Following his talk at TED2025, McKenzie is in conversation with Sherrell Dorsey to discuss how the media landscape ha…

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The Zombie memes of Dixie 38:48

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(GrimDreamArt / DeviantArt ) This week we will be talking Scott Romine, author of The Zombie Memes of Dixie (2024, UGA Press). The book traces the origin and development of several propositions, tropes, types, clichés, and ideas commonly associated with the U.S. South. Approaching these propositions as memes Scott argues that many of them developed…

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Whitney Houston Hologram: The Zombification of an Icon | There Are No Girls on the Internet 39:36

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This episode is part of a feed swap with our friend podcast There Are No Girls On The Internet, hosted by Bridget Todd. She is an expert on tech culture, and on her show she has fun, thought provoking conversations about the ways technology shapes our lives. If you enjoy this episode, you can listen to There Are No Girls On The Internet wherever yo…

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Congressman Eric Swalwell Talks Life in Congress 35:00

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Swalwell's district has transformed from low-income to one of the wealthiest in America. 40% of constituents in Swalwell's district are immigrants contributing positively to the economy. Congress faces existential challenges with a leader aiming for dictatorial power. Member relationships often differ in private settings compared to public appearan…

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The Story of the Don’t Give Up Movement - with Amy Wolff 53:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, explains how a May 2017 initiative to place 20 encouraging yard signs around Newberg evolved into a global campaign. In our conversation, you will learn: The origin story: what compelled Amy to act on that rainy afternoon The “Science of Hope” framework she outlined i…

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What They Don't Tell You About Physical Therapy 34:20

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Professor Brian Doak shares the brutal details of his severe shoulder fracture - and his long, trying path to recovery through surgery and physical therapy. Dr. Jaydee Romick offers some more-than-physical tips for reclaiming wellness after a major injury. If you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check ou…

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The food that fertilizes itself | Giles E.D. Oldroyd 13:32

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Could the key to a sustainable food system already be growing in the world’s farms? Plant scientist Giles E.D. Oldroyd explores how a special quirk of soybean plants allows them to naturally partner with networks of fungi and bacteria to access essential nutrients in the air and soil — eliminating the need for synthetic fertilizers. He shows how ha…

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Exploring "South Carolina from A to Z" - Ep. 2 28:48

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Mary Chesnut and her husband James( Granger) This week we're going to explore South Carolina from A to Z. Walter and Alfred will take five topics from past episodes of our companion podcast, South Carolina from A to Z, and discuss each at length, giving these people and events from our state's history some room to "breathe." We'll tell you about th…

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Love, trust and marketing in the age of AI | Amaryllis Liampoti 11:03

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As AI chatbots become more personal and proactive, the line between tool and companion is beginning to blur, with some users even professing love for their digital aides, says business consultant Amaryllis Liampoti. She presents three foundational principles for how brands can harness AI to build deeper emotional connections with consumers while pr…

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Author & Journalist Jesselyn Cook Talks QAnon and Conspiracy Theories 50:04

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EPISODE LINKS Jesselyn's latest release: The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706443/the-quiet-damage-by-jesselyn-cook/ Jesselyn's website: https://www.jessreports.com/ EPSIODE TAKEAWAYS: QAnon is a significant movement affecting many lives. The impact of QAnon extends beyond …

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You Pack Your Fears: What Travel Teaches Us About Ourselves 31:39

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Professor Brian Doak talks with the Director of the Center for Study Abroad at George Fox University, David Martínez, about travel strategies: spontaneity or careful planning? Overpacking or minimalism? Frequent moving or putting down deep roots? David advocates for slowness in both travel and living, and Brian shares his most recent "travel miracl…

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Will AI make us the last generation to read and write? | Victor Riparbelli 17:58

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Technology is changing our world — and how we communicate — at an astonishing rate. So much so that entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli predicts that artificial intelligence will drive audio and video to replace text as our primary form of communication by the end of this decade. He imagines a world where anyone can create a Hollywood film, receive pers…

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On the trail: Johnny D. Boggs' journey from the swamps of the Pee Dee to the Old West 36:23

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Author Johnny D. Boggs(Courtesy of the author) This week we'll be talking with Timmonsville native Johnny D. Boggs about his latest novel, Bloody Newton: The Town from Hell (2024, Psicom Publishing), his journey from a childhood in the Pee Dee, his life in Santa Fe, New Mexico,and his career as a celebrated author of Western fiction. Bloody Newton …