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Capitalisn't

University of Chicago Podcast Network

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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by Vanity Fair contributing editor, Bethany McLean and world renowned economics professor Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions f ...
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Arabic Book Club

Georgetown University in Qatar

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Founded in 1789, Georgetown University is a student-centered international research university offering highly ranked undergraduate, graduate and professional programs preparing the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a positive difference in the world. The outstanding students, faculty, alumni and professionals of Georgetown are dedicated to real-world applications of research, scholarship, faith and service. Founded in 1919, the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is ...
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Medspire

Anvarjon Mukhammadaminov/ Sanketh Rampes

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At Medspire we interview leading researchers and clinicians with the aim of inspiring the next generation of doctors and scientists. Hear from leaders within their respective fields, about their career paths, lessons learnt along the way and advice for those starting out. We hope you enjoy! "Music: www.bensound.com"
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Realm of Unknown

Shane Cummings

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Enter into the Realm of Unknown, with host Shane Cummings, and explore the Paranormal, Supernatural, conspiracies, unknown history and more from the American Northeast; along with mysteries from around the globe. Support the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/realmofunknown
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Welcome to the podcast produced by Jesuit Volunteers! All episodes are recorded and produced by the 2018-2019 Washington DC Ramos House. We are excited to bring our experience as volunteers to the world! Disclaimer: This podcast is not an official production of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and has not been vetted or endorsed by the official organization.
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A New Day

Dr Maria Mutitu

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Speaking about mental dis-ease is a taboo subject in many African and religious communities. As a member of this community who has walked this journey of healing, I want to share openly so that others may find the courage to accept their discomfort and seek assistance.
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Michael’s personality, talent and content delivers the #1 College Search and Admission podcast with guests sharing raw, real stories and experiences that help high school students and parents with the process that will educate them as they make choices about pursuing post-secondary education. Michael Fong, the founder and host, is a former Division I college basketball student manager communicating knowledge, information and real life experiences with a variety of guests. The goal and object ...
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Fufu and Jerk Podcast

Fufu and Jerk Podcast

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Fufu and Jerk is a monthly podcast highlighting black trailblazers, while tracking trending topics in Africa, the Caribbean and in the nation's capital. Omar and Anna-Lysa are both full-time journalists, who provide an often humorous take on relationships and issues in the community.
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Climate History Podcast

Dagomar Degroot

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Climate History features interviews and discussions about the history of climate change. Conversations consider what the past can tell us about our present and future. It is hosted by Dr. Dagomar Degroot, associate professor of environmental history at Georgetown University, and Emma Moesswilde, a PhD student in environmental and climate history at Georgetown.
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🔥 Get ready for powerful ‘mind-glowing’ conversations to help you step into your truest, You-est You! Are you ready to strip away the limiting beliefs that are not who you really are, step into your most authentic self, and create the life you’ve always dreamed of? Tune in weekly to The You-est You® podcast, hosted by Julie Reisler, Master Intuitive Life Coach, Founder of the Intuitive Life Designer® Coach Academy, Author of Get a PhD in YOU, Professor at Georgetown University, and a two-tim ...
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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app ...
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The new aid distribution system in Gaza was quickly overwhelmed by Palestinians who for 11 weeks have been blocked from assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, says the old UN-led system allowed Hamas to flourish. But humanitarian groups say the new system is incapable of alleviating the suffering of Gazans. Nic…
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In our news wrap Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the CDC will no longer recommend COVID vaccines for 'healthy' children and pregnant women, the Trump administration is directing federal agencies to cancel all remaining contracts with Harvard, King Charles opened Canada's parliament amid threats from Trump and stocks jumped as i…
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In his second term, President Trump has moved to pardon many who are considered to be loyal to him, from local Republican officials convicted of fraud to Jan. 6 rioters. The New York Times reported that Trump pardoned a Florida businessman convicted of tax evasion after his mother attended a million dollar per-plate fundraising dinner at Mar-a-Lago…
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NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit against the Trump administration in federal court over his executive order targeting funding for NPR, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The lawsuit contends Trump's order is a violation of the First Amendment. Geoff Bennett discussed more with NPR President and CEO Katherine Mah…
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The cost of a college education has been under scrutiny amid crippling levels of student debt. That's also true in some cases for online degrees of dubious quality and outcomes. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on an effort to create an accessible, affordable and global university that's getting attention as an online alternative. I…
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Ensuring the safety of federal judges falls to the U.S. Marshals Service, an agency within the Justice Department. But as President Trump increasingly lashes out at the courts, empowering judges to oversee their own dedicated security force is an idea that is gaining traction. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jeremy Foge of the Berkeley Judicial I…
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It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss "The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America." PBS News is supported by - https://www…
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I loved this conversation with this week’s guest – it went deep into topics like what happens to lost souls and ghosts (your jaw will be on the floor) and to help them transition to the other side and natural trance shamanism (yes please!). I sat down on The You-est You® Podcast with Julie Kramer, a grounded light worker with years of experience — …
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In the past week, 30 Ukrainians have died and more than 163 others injured as Russia escalated its bombing campaign amid U.S. efforts to end the war. It prompted President Trump to lash out at not only Russian President Putin, but also Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with retired Army Col. Robert Hamilton of the For…
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In our news wrap Monday, police arrested a British man after he drove into a crowd of fans in Liverpool as they celebrated their team's Premier League championship, health officials in Gaza say the latest round of Israeli airstrikes killed at least 52 people and President Trump says he's pardoning a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted of fede…
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Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Laura Barrón-López to discuss the latest political news, including lawmakers hearing from constituents about President Trump’s big domestic policy bill passed by House Republicans, the president's attacks on the judiciary and young Democrats running for office.…
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Young Democratic candidates are launching primary bids for national office in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. We hear from three of those candidates, Mallory McMorrow, Jake Rakov and Kat Abughazaleh, about what they think the Democratic Party needs to do to win. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/a…
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One of the first major policy decisions of the second Trump administration was a significant change in spending on foreign aid. That eventually included effectively dissolving the U.S. Agency for International Development, the primary organization that distributed those funds. Deema Zein reports on how one major recipient of USAID funding is grappl…
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A new book delves deep into the rise and fall of the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group and its close ties to Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin sat down with Candace Rondeaux, author of "Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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On this Memorial Day, we turn to the life and legacy of Yukio Kawamoto. The Japanese-American World War II veteran served his country under almost unthinkable circumstances and then spent a lifetime building bridges between the two cultures he called his own. Amna Nawaz has the story for our ongoing series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - …
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Five years ago today, George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police. Video of the event sent shockwaves around the world and triggered an American reckoning with racial justice and police use of force. For our ongoing series “Race Matters,” John Yang speaks with Selwyn Jones, Floyd’s uncle and co-founder of Justice 929, about his family’s continued…
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In our news wrap Sunday, Poland scrambled its air defenses as Russia conducted an aerial assault on neighboring Ukraine, Israel continued making deadly airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, Elon Musk signaled he may be easing out of his role in efforts to slash government spending under Trump, and Memorial Day preparations are underway at Arlington Nat…
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The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AI’s reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, cli…
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Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea. In recent years, it’s become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels as Beijing tries to exert its claim to virtually the entire sea despite international law. John Yang speaks with Andrew Chubb, Asia Society fellow and senior lecturer a…
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Sharks have been cast as the ultimate villain ever since the movie “Jaws” was released 50 years ago this summer. The film tells the story of a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers, but in reality, humans pose the greater threat to sharks. Ali Rogin speaks with endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh, who wants to get that message out by swimming around Ma…
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House Republicans narrowly passed the multitrillion-dollar bill advancing Trump’s domestic agenda, and Senate Republicans are preparing for the battles ahead when they consider the measure next month. One item that’s sure to be debated is the House bill’s massive cuts to Medicaid. Jason Resendez of the National Alliance for Caregiving joins John Ya…
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In our news wrap Saturday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners hours after a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv, dozens of staff members have been removed from Trump’s National Security Council, the U.S. measles outbreak passed 1,000 confirmed cases, tennis star Novak Djokovic won his 100th career singles title, and a wildlife center…
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Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have found a link between use of social media by pre-teens and future depression. The study, published this week in the American Medical Association’s journal JAMA, said more time spent on social media “may contribute to increased depressive symptoms over time.” Ali Rogin speaks with lead r…
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Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other sweetened drinks. In addition, a handful of cities have put taxes on them over strong objections from the beverage indu…
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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s move to prevent Harvard University from enrolling international students. Harvard has been at the center of the administration’s battle over higher education. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post for our series, Rethinking College. PBS News is supported by - https://w…
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In our news wrap Friday, President Trump says he's recommending a 50 percent tariff on all imports from the European Union starting June 1st and a 25 percent tariff on iPhones unless they are made in America, Gaza health officials say Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 people and Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming concerts after being d…
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