Each week host Nancy Wiegman talks to local, regional and national writers about their latest projects. Nancy's Bookshelf airs on NSPR Fridays at 10 a.m.
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Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot.
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As long as there’s been language, there have been forbidden words. What gives these words their power? Why are they considered “bad”? Producer and Host, Matt Fidler, reaches out to experts, linguists, and historians to explore these words and their cultural significance. From diving into specific bad words to exploring what language has the “worst curses”, Matt weaves personal stories and interviews to help shed light on the power of very bad words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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Natural disasters are increasing across the nation. In the West, these disasters often come in the form of wildfire, and perhaps no state understands the true cost of wildfire like California. The Golden State has always had forest fires, but they're progressively becoming harder to control and more deadly. At the same time, the state's population has surpassed 40 million, pushing people further into wild spaces that have been adapted to fire. California Burning takes a critical look at how ...
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Best of Blue Dot: Exploring California's Native Trees with Matt Ritter and Michael Kauffmann
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51:38Host Dave Schlom is joined by Backcountry Press Publisher Michael Kauffmann along with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo botany professor Matt Ritter. Both combined to author the superb new book, California Trees: A Field Guide to the Native Species.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Chico author C. David Ivy explores space and time in his sci-fi novel, "Beyond the Walls of Darkness," which incorporates blog content. Redding author Kimberly Macintosh's children's book, "How Lizzy Chose Her Mama," helps adopted children feel a sense of belonging.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Agile Transformation Lessons: Freya H Finnerty
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22:57Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Freya H Finnerty is this week's guest. Freya is a highly collaborative Agile Coach / Scrum master with 15 years of experience working with Technology teams, helping them to deliver products, projects, and programmes in complex environments across a variety of sectors, including FMCG, Oil & Gas and Media & Ente…
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Blue Dot: New MacArthur Fellow Kareem El-Badry from Caltech on black holes, binary and hypervelocity stars
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51:36Host Dave Schlom visits with brand new MacArthur Fellowship award winner Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Thrills and chills with writing duo
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53:00Husband and wife co-authors Anthony and Christina Adams write under the name A. C. Adams to tell a story inspired by the real-life disappearance of Christina‘s professor father.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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The 6 Types Of Working Genius: Matt Evans
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24:44Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Matt Evans is this week's guest. As a Business Agility Consultant at The Business Agility Coach Limited, Matt offers Agile coaching and training services to clients across various industries. He has over 10 years of experience in change enablement roles, and his mission is to deliver effective solutions to cust…
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Best of Blue Dot: Celebrating three years of astronomy with the James Webb Space Telescope
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51:38Blue Dot marks three years of operation of the magnificent James Webb Space Telescope. NASA Webb Project Manager Mike Davis joins host Dave Schlom for an overview of the telescope's operation and unique capabilities that have surpassed the expectations of the astronomical community.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: North State Writers group members pen new books
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53:00Two Chico authors who are members of the North State Writers group have each created a series of three novels.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler
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51:35Geology Professor Emeritus Lori Dengler joins host Dave Schlom from Cal Poly Humboldt for an in-depth look at the tectonic forces that have shaped California's North Coast.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Power in children's storytelling
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53:00Two authors delve into challenging topics for children to grasp.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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What Change Management REALLY Means: Monica Calinescu
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48:42Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Monica Calinescu is this week's guest. Monica is an award-winning change manager with expertise in leading organisational change programs, driving culture change, and shaping people strategies, including equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) initiatives. Her passion lies in empowering leaders to lead change …
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Blue Dot: The anatomy of a disaster: inside the Titan submersible implosion
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51:35Gordon Telepun joins host Dave Schlom to discuss the Titan submersible implosion that killed five people, including Ocean Gate CEO and pilot Stockton Rush, in 2023.
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Four seasons in Antarctica
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53:00Chico-based author and artist Michelle Ott shares insights from her four seasons in Antarctica through her captivating words and illustrations.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Why User Research REALLY Matters: Paul Stevens
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Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox
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51:37Host Dave Schlom is joined by two guests from the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, for a fun and thought-provoking program. Simon Steel, Deputy Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research, joins us for an inside look at the Institute's role as a science advisor for the Disney/Pixar film Elio.…
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico author on growing up in a family of 48 children
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53:00Chico author Jerry Allred's memoir offers a unique glimpse into a prominent Mormon polygamist family, chronicling his upbringing with a father, seven plural wives, and forty-seven siblings.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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The Importance Of Process In Agile: Emily Smith
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34:58Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Emily Smith is this week's guest. Emily is the Head of Operations & Service Delivery @ Adapt Digital where she helps businesses streamline operations, optimise workflows and manage deliverables - with experience across agencies, startups, and enterprise teams. Emily's ethos is “clarity is kindness” When she's n…
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Best of Blue Dot: Restoring an ancient and important salmon habitat: Big Chico Creek in Northern California
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51:37Host Dave Schlom and Producer Matt Fidler go out in the field and in the studio to learn about the story of a major restoration on Big Chico Creek in Chico, California's historic and precious Bidwell Park.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Best of Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico history with a Chicoan
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52:06Dr. Kathleen Gabriel is a native Chicoan and a graduate of Chico State. She is currently an Associate Professor at the university and has authored various books and articles on underrepresented students.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Understanding The COO Role ( Chief Operating Office) :Paul Davi
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31:59Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Paul Davies is this week's guest. As a leader focused on strategic growth, Paul has worked in agency environments for over 20 years in the UK and abroad, holding management roles in operations, finance, IT, and marketing. He has extensive industry experience in helping businesses to scale and become more profi…
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Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director
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51:37Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Chico diabetes nurse provides helpful info for all
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53:00Chico diabetes nurse Beverly Thomassian wrote her book for health care professionals, but it contains information that is helpful to all of us.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Unlocking the Power of Visual Thinking: Stuart Young
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43:39Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Stuart Young is this week's guest. With a marker in one hand and a mission in mind, Stuart helps individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate through a unique blend of coaching, emotional intelligence, visual storytelling, and product-focused Agile training. I help individuals and teams connect, c…
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Blue Dot: Permaculture; A Permanent Culture for People and all the inhabitants of the Planet
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51:37Host Dave Schlom is joined by Producer Matt Fidler for a special look at the world of permaculture. If you are like Dave and have never heard of permaculture before, this show is for youBy Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Retired Chico professor Gayle Kimball on depression, fatigue, and insomnia
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53:00Chico retired professor Gayle Kimball offers tips for dealing with depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other challenges.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: The art and science of fly fishing with Hall of Famer Mike Mercer
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54:59Host Dave Schlom gets to delve into his favorite pastime, fly fishing, with two of his heroes -- Mike Mercer and Bryan Quick from The Fly Shop in Redding, California.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: 20 years after Katrina & horror fills the pages
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53:00Two different tales of dealing with disaster.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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Blue Dot: The Roosevelt brothers quest to find the Giant Panda: a conversation with author Nathalia Holt
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51:38Host Dave Schlom visits with one of his favorite authors, Nathalia Holt, to talk about her new book The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda.By Dave Schlom, Matt Fidler
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Nancy's Bookshelf: Local authors share their tales of Chico and Paradise
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53:00Discover the captivating stories of Chico and Paradise as two local authors take you on a journey through their unique perspectives.By Nancy Wiegman, Matt Fidler
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