Best Jeff Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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China Writers’ Roundtable #6 is our best yet! Amir Khan, Eric Arnow, Frans Vandenbosch, Jeff J. Brown, Kwan Lee, Patrice Greanville and T.P. Wilkinson tell it like it is… 2:47:44

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TRANSLATION MENU: LOOK UPPER RIGHT BELOW THE SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS. IT OFFERS EVERY LANGUAGE AVAILABLE AROUND THE WORLD! ALSO, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PRINT ICONS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST! Pictured above: an evening with China Writers’ Group. It’s two hours and forty-five minutes of thought provoking discussion, so break it up into smaller... The post …

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Trailer: The Paris Review presents "Personals," a new audio series 0:59

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“Personals” is a new audio series from The Paris Review, featuring writers reading first-person essays. Featuring essays from Ottessa Moshfegh, Mihret Sibhat, Joseph Earl Thomas, Lisa Carver, and J.D. Daniels. The series is produced by Sophie Haigney, Lori Dorr, Olivia Kan-Sperling, John DeLore, and Helena de Groot. Many thanks to our sponsor: MUBI…

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Bridging Divides Through Sacred, Selfish, and Shared Action - DTH Episode 276 with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery 40:50

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Bridging Racial Divides Through Sacred, Selfish & Shared Action – DTH Episode 276 with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of the Beloved Community — a vision of reconciliation, redemption, and shared humanity. This week, Wilk is joined by Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery (“Dr. TLC”),…

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Courageous Connections: Embracing Pluralism Amidst American Populism - DTH Bonus Episode with Ibrahim Anli & Will Harwood 1:03:36

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Courageous Connections: Embracing Pluralism Amidst American Populism In this Derate The Hate bonus episode, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with fellow Braver Angels Ibrahim Anli and Will Harwood for a powerful discussion on cultural and religious pluralism in the face of American populism. They explore what it me…

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021: Spay/Neuter Success: How Humboldt County Ended Shelter Euthanasia with Jennifer Raymond 29:02

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Imagine having the power to transform entire communities by addressing a single, crucial issue: pet overpopulation. Join us for this episode of United We Spay as we unfold the inspiring journey of Jennifer Raymond, whose unwavering passion for animal welfare has led to significant changes in Humboldt County and beyond. From her college days promoti…

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Purpose Whispers, Division Shouts: Tune Out the Noise - DTH Episode 275 with Neil Ghosh 37:48

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! DTH Episode 275 with Neil Ghosh — Purpose, Empathy, and Engaged Citizenship This week, Wilk is joined by Neil Ghosh - author, executive, and social impact strategist, for a powerful conversation on purpose, empathy, and building a meaningful legacy. From the immigrant experience to small acts of micro-altruism, …

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149: Jennifer Polovetsky on the Special Benefits Rule and Trade Fixtures 52:40

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Jennifer Polovetsky of Duane Morris LLP’s New York office joins the show to discuss a grab bag of eminent domain issues. The first segment focuses on the special benefits rule (and how it is distinct from the Miller, or Project Influence, Rule). Following that, Jennifer discusses trade fixture issues under New York law, and the differences between …

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Reigniting Purpose Through Gratitude & Legacy - DTH Episode 274 with Dean Taylor 34:38

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Episode 274: Reigniting Purpose Through Gratitude & Legacy with Dean Taylor In this episode, Wilk is joined by Dean Taylor for a powerful discussion on how gratitude, personal accountability, and intentional mindset shifts can transform your life. Dean opens up about rediscovering his purpose after years of feel…

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Healing Division with Unity In Service - DTH Episode 273 with Chip Webster 35:04

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Can community service heal what politics has broken? This week, Wilk sits down with Chip Webster, founder of Unity in Service, for a powerful conversation about bridging divides through action, not outrage. From the rise of cancel culture to the erosion of trust in democracy, Chip offers a bold vision for rebuil…

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Restoring Our Belief in Each Other: A New Civic Path for Healing America- DTH Episode 272 with Rich Harwood 37:28

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Restoring Our Belief in Each Other: A New Civic Path for Healing America – Episode 272 with Rich Harwood In Episode 272 of Derate The Hate, Wilk welcomes Rich Harwood, founder of The Harwood Institute, to discuss how civic engagement, shared aspirations, and community agency can overcome toxic division in Americ…

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Bridging Divides Through Living Room Conversations - DTH Episode 271 with Stewart Fletcher 35:43

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Bridging Divides Through Living Room Conversations In this episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes Stewart Fletcher, Director of Communications for Living Room Conversations. They explore the power of civil dialogue in healing political and social divides, the importance of empathy and curiosity…

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020: Building Solutions: Tackling NYC’s Overpopulation Crisis with Flatbush Vet with Will Zweigart 30:29

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Could the key to solving New York City's animal overpopulation crisis be more accessible than we think? Join us for this episode of United We Spay as we unravel the transformative journey of Will Zweigart, the driving force behind Flatbush Cats and Flatbush Vet. Once an advertising executive, Will discovered that adoption and rescue efforts alone w…

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From Polarization to Proactive Citizenship - DTH Episode 270 with Braver Angels Co-Founder Dr. Bill Doherty 33:45

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Episode 270: From Polarization to Proactive Citizenship – with Dr. Bill Doherty In the first official Derate The Hate episode produced in collaboration with Braver Angels, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Braver Angels co-founder Dr. Bill Doherty to explore how we can move beyond polarization through meaningful …

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Political Detox & Shadow Work: Reclaiming Emotional Sovereignty in a Polarized World – DTH Episode 269 with Chuck Gafvert 35:26

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Political Detox & Shadow Work: Reclaiming Emotional Sovereignty in a Polarized World In Episode 269 of the Derate The Hate podcast, host Wilk sits down with Chuck Gafvert — a former corporate executive turned political detox coach and Jungian psychology practitioner. They explore the deep psychological roots of …

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#48 David Winstanley (Who's the man?) 30:42

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Send us a text All eyes are on the university of Southampton as they prepare to open their Indian campus in August 2025. David Winstanley is the man making this dream a reality, so who is he? The TFTDL crew return to the airwaves on the day of the Air India crash, in a rare, new episode. We talk about cooking in India, the value of talking to each …

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148: Jeff Meader of Eminent Domaine Wine 43:25

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Jeff Meader of Eminent Domaine wine joins the podcast to give a landowner's perspective on experiencing eminent domain. Jeff formerly owned a commercial building in Portland that was taken by a local metro transit authority to install a light rail line. After that experience, Jeff took the proceeds and started a winery. In the episode, Jeff talks a…

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From Hate to Humanity: Jeff Schoep's Journey Out of Extremism – DTH Episode 268 with Jeff Schoep 34:28

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! 🎙️ From Hate to Humanity: Jeff Schoep's Journey Out of Extremism In Episode 268 of the Derate The Hate podcast, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes back Jeff Schoep—former neo-Nazi leader turned leading deradicalization expert—to discuss his new memoir, "American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity." In this powerful and deepl…

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From Average Mohamed to Dissident: Mohamed Ahmed Returns – DTH Episode 267 41:45

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! From Average Mohamed to Dissident: Mohamed Ahmed Returns Mohamed Ahmed, known to many as "Average Mohamed," returns to the Derate the Hate podcast for a powerful third appearance. In Episode 267, Mohamed discusses the closure of the Average Mohamed Organization and his new mission with the Republican People of C…

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147: Kristen Renfro on the Intersection of Physical Takings and Tort Law 1:09:39

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In this episode, Kristin Renfro, a California condemnation attorney, joins the show to discuss inverse condemnation and its intersection with tort law. Kristen describes her experience litigating a case involving a catastrophic landslide. She details how inverse condemnation differs from tort law in that it requires no fault—only that a public proj…

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019: Systemic Solutions: Targeted Spay/Neuter and Legal Advocacy for Animal Welfare with Prof. Lisa Milot 40:20

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On this episode of United We Spay, Lisa Milot, a distinguished professor of Canine Welfare Law at the University of Georgia, shares her transformative journey from an animal rescue volunteer to a nonprofit founder focused on strategic spay-neuter programs. Her passion for systemic change in animal welfare underscores the episode as she recounts her…

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Beyond the Politics of Contempt - DTH Episode 266 with Doug Teschner and Beth Malow 35:16

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Beyond the Politics of Contempt – DTH Episode 266 with Beth Malow and Doug Teschner In this powerful episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with fellow Braver Angels Beth Malow and Doug Teschner to discuss their upcoming book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive …

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(DTH Classic Replay) Polarization - The Issue of Our Time - with Braver Angels National Ambassador John Wood Jr. 45:53

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Replay: Polarization – The Issue of Our Time (feat. John Wood Jr.) This week, I’m re-sharing a powerful episode from the DTH archives during a little family downtime. In this classic, I sat down with my good friend and Braver Angels National Ambassador, John Wood Jr., to tackle what may be the greatest challenge…

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146: Tom Malapit & Eric Rochford on the Largest ED Jury Award in Indiana 1:09:45

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In this episode, Tom Malapit and Eric Rochford--two Indiana condemnation lawyers--join Bobby to discuss a significant eminent domain case they tried last year in Indiana, which they believe is the largest jury verdict in an Indiana condemnation proceeding. They detail the challenges of the case, including the initial offer from the school corporati…

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Unpacking the Woke Right, White Identity Politics & The Equality Fight - DTH Episode 264 with Hunter Ash and Julian Adorney 50:27

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Unpacking the Woke Right, White Identity Politics & The Equality Fight In Episode 264 of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson welcomes Hunter Ash and returning guest Julian Adorney for a bold, honest, and highly relevant conversation on the rise of woke right identity politics, the pitfalls of anti-racism orthod…

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How Contempt Fuels Division and What We Can Do About It – DTH Episode 263 with Zachary Elwood 37:13

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Episode 263: How Contempt Fuels Division and What We Can Do About It – with Zachary Elwood What’s truly tearing us apart isn’t disagreement—it’s contempt. In Episode 263 of the Derate The Hate podcast, Wilk Wilkinson is joined once again by Zachary Elwood, author of the new book How Contempt Destroys Democracy: …

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Exposing the Cost of Fear: School Closures, Media Failures, and COVID Truths – DTH Episode 262 with David Zweig 36:12

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Exposing the Cost of Fear: School Closures, Media Failures, and COVID Truths In DTH Episode 262, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with investigative journalist and author David Zweig to explore the pandemic-era decisions that reshaped American education. David, widely known for his work on the Twitter Files and now his …

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018: Turning the Tide: Operational Efficiencies and Legislative Wins for South Carolina’s Animals with Dawn Wilkinson 32:22

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Dawn Wilkinson, the dynamic executive director of the Humane Society in South Carolina, joins us on this episode of United We Spay to share her inspiring journey from accounting and healthcare to animal welfare advocacy. Her leadership has been pivotal in transforming the organization by reducing costs and expanding programs to perform thousands of…

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Rebuilding Trust, Rewiring Negativity, and Facing the Humaning Crisis – DTH Episode 261 with Kim Bach 39:29

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! How do we turn information into true transformation? This week on Derate The Hate, I’m joined by Kim Bach, cofounder of Dailyhuman Inc., mindset coach, and Chief People Officer, who is on a mission to close the gap between knowing and becoming. In this conversation, we explore what Kim calls the "humaning crisis…

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145: Adequate vs. Just Compensation: A Distinction Without a Difference? 57:12

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A few weeks ago, Bobby was invited to give a presentation to IRWA Chapter 36’s Spring Seminar on the history of Texas’s takings provision—specifically, the evolution of the term “adequate compensation” and what difference there is, if any, between that term and the U.S. Constitution’s use of “just compensation.” This episode is a live recording of …

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Finding Fulfillment Through Philosophy, Forgiveness & Empathy - DTH Episode 260 with Jonah Primo 38:21

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! What happens when we stop trying to win arguments and start trying to understand each other? In this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Sydney-based creative and entrepreneur Jonah Primo, producer of Australia’s #1 philosophy podcast Principle of Charity and host of The Overexamined Life. …

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When Communication Isn't the Problem: Intimacy, Anxiety & Bridging Divides – DTH Episode 259 with Dr. Bruce Chalmer 44:07

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Episode 259 – Dr. Bruce Chalmer: When Communication Isn’t the Real Problem in Relationships (or in Society) What if the root of conflict in our relationships — and in our divided world — isn’t a failure to communicate, but a failure to tolerate discomfort? In this episode of Derate The Hate, I sit down with coup…

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144: Christina Martin on Hennepin County & Everything After 49:32

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Christina Martin of the Pacific Legal Foundation joins to discuss litigating Hennepin County to the Supreme Court. Christina shares some stories about moot arguments ahead of oral arguments with Paul Clement, and compares the tax foreclosure sale in Hennepin to traditional bank foreclosures. After discussing the case, Christina talks about her curr…

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Rebuilding Social Trust Through Place-Based Community Engagement - DTH Episode 258 with Eric Higbee 36:35

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Episode 287 – Rebuilding Social Trust Through Place-Based Community Engagement with Eric Higbee In this powerful episode of the Derate The Hate podcast, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with landscape architect, community organizer, and writer Eric Higbee to explore the transformative power of place-based community enga…

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017: On the Frontlines: Managing Shelter Operations and Ensuring Spay/Neuter in Alaska with JJ Hendrickson 28:58

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On this episode of United We Spay, join us for an enlightening conversation with JJ Hendrickson, former Chief Animal Control Officer at the Kenai Animal Shelter in Alaska, as she shares her insights into the world of spay-neuter programs and their crucial role in animal welfare. JJ recounts her journey from implementing a voucher system to adopting…

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The End of Solitude, Culture, and the Fight for Individuality - DTH Episode 257 with William Deresiewicz 39:05

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! The End of Solitude, Culture, and the Fight for Individuality In this episode of Derate The Hate, host Wilk Wilkinson sits down with award-winning essayist, cultural critic, and author William Deresiewicz for an insightful conversation on solitude, the internet’s impact on society, political polarization, and th…

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Breaking the Cycle: Trauma, Emotional Intelligence and Rewriting Human Connection - DTH Episode 256 with Brandon Bishop 38:23

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Breaking the Cycle: Trauma, Emotional Intelligence and Rewriting Human Connection Here at the DTH podcast, we don’t just talk about division, anger, and outrage—we focus on solutions, on healing, on finding common ground in a world that so often feels fractured. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with s…

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143: Joe Wilkinson on Technology and Marketing in ED Cases 1:03:56

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Joe Wilkinson of The Avenue Research Group joins the podcast to talk about technology in marketing for eminent domain cases. In addition to traditional mail marketing, Bobby and Joe talk about broader marketing strategy campaigns, geofencing, AI, and why marketing research should both reach clients and also inform lawyers about projects. At the end…

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Censorship in the Arts and the Fight For Free Expression - DTH Episode 255 with Rosie Kay 44:44

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Censorship in the Arts and the Fight For Free Expression Today’s episode is part of our ProHuman Foundation Board of Advisors series, where we have been highlighting voices committed to promoting our shared humanity, open dialogue, and diverse perspectives. My guest today is someone who embodies those values in …

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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Unlocking Healing and Resilience - DTH Episode 254 with Katharine Giovanni 39:53

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: Unlocking Healing and Resilience Today we’re diving back into a topic that I believe is fundamental to personal growth, emotional healing, and resilience: forgiveness. Now, we all hear that word a lot—people say, “Just forgive, forget and move on,” like it’s some quick de…

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142: The Great Attorneys' Fees Debate with Emilio Longoria 1:05:07

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Emilio Longoria returns to the podcast to make the argument for why condemning authorities should pay landowners' attorneys fees in eminent domain cases. Bobby plays Devil's Advocate and presents the arguments for the existing default rules. After discussing the legal background arguments, they examine a sample of different state structures as exam…

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016: Advancing Spay/Neuter: Inside United Spay Alliance's High-Quality, High-Volume Wet Labs with Brianna Lovell Myers 30:10

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On this episode of United We Spay, Stacy welcomes Brianna Lovell Myers, the Administrative Director of the United Spay Alliance. Brianna shares her compelling journey and deep passion for promoting accessible spay-neuter services. Growing up in a low-income household, Brianna witnessed firsthand the challenges of managing cat overpopulation without…

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Do You Want Revenge or Do You Want a Better America? - DTH Episode 253 with Eli Steele 56:23

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Do You Want Revenge or Do You Want a Better America? Today, I have the privilege of welcoming back award-winning filmmaker, writer, and storyteller, Eli Steele. Eli is known for films like How Jack Became Black, What’s Bugging Seth, and most recently, What Killed Michael Brown?—a powerful and thought-provoking d…

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The Exponential Power of Gratitude: Unleashing Your Happiness Equation - DTH Episode 252 with Leighton Campbell 33:27

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! The Exponential Power of Gratitude: Unleashing Your Happiness Equation Let me ask you: How do you measure happiness? Is it something you chase, or something you cultivate? What if I told you there’s an actual equation for happiness? A way to measure it, understand it, and most importantly, optimize it? That’s ex…

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141: Robert McNamara on Arguing Devillier to the Supreme Court & the Self Executing Just Compensation Clause 50:08

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Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice joins to talk about his oral argument to the Supreme Court of the United States in Devillier v. Texas. Robert discusses how he prepared for argument, what was at stake for his client, and what it means for eminent domain practitioners more generally. In the cross exam, Robert shares how much coffee he dr…

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Mastering Resilience and Emotional Intelligence Through Storytelling - DTH Episode 251 with Madelaine Claire Weiss 41:34

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Mastering Resilience and Emotional Intelligence Through Storytelling My guest today is the incredible Madelaine Claire Weiss. She’s a Harvard-trained psychotherapist, mindset expert, and board-certified executive coach. With a background that spans corporate leadership, education, and mental health, Madelaine ha…

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140: Alan Lichtenstein on Helping Landowners with the Tax Impact of Eminent Domain 1:08:55

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In this episode, Alan Lichtenstein joins to discuss one avenue for landowners facing eminent domain to potentially minimize the tax impact of takings: 1033 Exchanges. The episode begins with a general discussion of the requirements of 1031 (or, voluntary) exchanges, which listeners may be more familiar with. Alan then explains some of the additiona…

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Raising Informed Citizens: The Power of Civic Education and Engagement - DTH Episode 250 with Lindsey Cormack 38:03

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Raising Informed Citizens: The Power of Civic Education and Engagement Today, we’re tackling yet another topic that couldn’t be more relevant—civic education and the role we all play in shaping the next generation of informed citizens. Politics today is often framed as a battlefield, where division and outrage s…

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015: Advancing Veterinary Skills in Mexico: The Challenges of Specialization and Continuing Education with Blayra Maldonado Cabrera 36:36

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On this episode of United We Spay, Dr. Blayra Maldonado Cabrera, a dedicated veterinarian from Mexico, shares her life-changing experiences in the spay-neuter services world. Dr. Maldonado’s commitment to animal welfare blossomed through her work with a non-profit in Hermosillo and as a professor at the University of the Valley of Mexico. Her story…

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Radical Moderation: Breaking Free from Binary Thinking... DTH Episode 249 with Lauren K. Hall 41:58

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Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Radical Moderation: Breaking Free from Binary Thinking My guest this week is Lauren Hall, a professor of political science, an author, and a thought leader whose work challenges the rigid, binary ways we often think about personal, social, and political issues. She’s written extensively on the medicalization of …

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139: Live from San Diego! ALI-CLE 2025 Conference Coverage 22:37

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In this episode, we interview a handful of guests--presenters, first timers, and repeat attendees from the 2025 ALI-CLE Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Conference. Note: Next Year's conference will be in Savannah, GA. Links: ALI-CLE 2025 Conference Information: https://www.ali-cle.org/course/Eminent-Domain-and-Land-Valuation-Litigation-2025-CG204…