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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us. New shows every T ...
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A weekly compilation of our favourite articles from The Spectator magazine, read aloud by their writers, from politics to arts, foreign affairs to culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We welcome YOU to America’s leading higher education podcast! Hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio, whose down-to-Earth approach & industry experience helps to make dry & complicated educational topics more fun & engaging to discuss. Elvin Freytes, Producer, brings YOU the most innovative leaders in higher education to the microphone. The EdUp Experience team brings over 40 years of experience in higher education - YOU will feel refreshed, upskilled, & reskilled after listening to this podcast. LEARN ...
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Interviews with Biblical Scholars about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies
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The Counterflow Podcast is a weekly show featuring discussions and interviews with people who are outside of and critical toward mainstream liberal and conservative politics. Counterflow challenges the conventional narratives sold to us as truth. The show features thinkers from all backgrounds, who do not fit into the narrow framework of fashionable opinion. The show addresses cultural, spiritual and lifestyle issues as well as philosophy and geo-politics. Host Buck Johnson (formerly of the ...
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Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before. Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with v ...
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BONUS SHOW: Bulldozing the White House with Guest Host Stuart Delony
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44:19The Trump Regime bulldozed the White House, and George Soros paid millions of people to protest. What else could happen while Keith is on vacation? Find out what Matt along with Stuart Delony think about the whole thing. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Sho…
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What 2U's Turnaround Reveals About Higher Ed's Future - Kees Bol, CEO, 2U
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35:58It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Kees Bol, CEO, 2U YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a CEO turn around a company 9 months after emerging from bankruptcy & what assumptions proved right about 2U's core assets? What happens when over 50…
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What Every University President Should Know About AI Literacy Requirements - with Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University
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49:54It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #415, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a C…
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EdUp Extra: If You're a University President, This 20-Minute Listen Could Change Everything - Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL
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27:32It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer, United Soccer League (USL), YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does the USL's partnership with Bellevue University p…
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Ep. 385 - Modern Therapy and the Forgotten Soul, with Nicholas Mamey
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59:27This week on the podcast, I'm excited to feature Nicholas Mamey, an Orthodox Christian and psychotherapist. Nicholas joins me to discuss the positive and negative aspects of therapy and self-healing through an Orthodox Christian lens. In a world filled with pop-psychology "white noise" and self-obsession, Nicholas offers a unique perspective on wha…
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#253: How Christian Nationalists Distort Scripture with April Ajoy and John Pavlovitz (Guest Host Jeremy Steele)
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45:08In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Jeremy Steele to discuss how Christian Nationalists distort Scripture. The two sit down with April Ajoy and John Pavlovitz, both of whom have been on the frontlines of challenging this demonic movement. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll g…
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The Best of Notes on... gathers the funniest, sharpest and most wonderfully random pieces from The Spectator’s beloved miscellany column. For more than a decade, these short, sharp essays have uncovered the intrigue in the everyday and the delight in digression. To purchase the book, go to spectator.co.uk/shop On this special episode of Spectator O…
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Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude
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47:28It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a South Bronx kid who started at McDonald's at 14 transform a Citibank internship into a mission to create econ…
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Elliott Rabin, "The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility" (Jewish Publication Society, 2020)
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58:18Today I talked to Elliott Rabin about his book The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility (Jewish Publication Society, 2020). Approaching the Bible in an original way—comparing biblical heroes to heroes in world literature—Rabin addresses a core biblical question: What is the Bible telling us about what it means to be a hero? Focusing…
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What is the origin story of cults? Author Jane Borden says it goes all the way back to the Puritans and their doomsday beliefs. She says that from the beginning, we’ve been a nation of easy marks for con artists and manipulators. She tells me about her book, Cults Like Us. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at …
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When Tutoring Becomes Cool - with Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack
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51:05It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack YOUR co-host is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President, Ensign College YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a gig economy tutoring model create jobs for high achieving st…
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BONUS SHOW: Leaked GOP Texts and Hotline Messages with Guest Host Jeremy Steele
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27:26No Keith? No problem! Jeremy Steele of the Unbelief Podcast is here to help Matthew with the hotline messages. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "heretic" to…
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Nick Boles, James Ball, Andrew Rosenheim, Arabella Byrne & Rory Sutherland
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27:03On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Nick Boles says that Ukraine must stand as a fortress of European freedom; James Ball reviews If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI, by Eliezer Yudowsky and Nate Sores; Andrew Rosenheim examines the treasure trove of John Le Carre’s papers at the Bodleian; Arabella Byrne provides…
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If Students Don't Exist, Are They Still Cheating? - Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College
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30:59It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Integrity4Education YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Borche…
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What Happens When 7,000 Students Get Unlimited AI Access Overnight? with Dr. Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning, Cedarville University
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43:30It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning, Cedarville University YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco How does a Christian university become the 1st in the world to implement ChatGPT EDU campu…
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What Happens When You Remove All the "Gunk" From Higher Education? - with Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University
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46:59It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #414, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a university operate on a $300/month subscripti…
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Ep. 384 - From Medium to Messenger: An Orthodox Journey Out of the Occult, with Justine Alter
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1:01:26This week, we are featuring one of the most unique interviews I've ever conducted. My guest, Justine Alter (a pseudonym), is an Orthodox Christian and author of the book *Outside of the World*. In her book, Justine shares her incredible journey from a difficult childhood through the occult, her experiences as a psychic medium, and even her time as …
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#252: The Separation of Church and Hate with John Fugelsang, Doug Pagitt, and Dillon Naber Cruz (with Guest Host Stuart Delony)
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54:03In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Stuart Delony of Snarky Faith to chat with John Fugelsang, Doug Pagitt, and Dillon Naber Cruz about John's brand new, New York Times best-selling book, The Separation of Church and Hate. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls…
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Inside the Search for President #14 - with Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University
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49:04It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #413, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio…
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When you write a biography about a man dubbed “Coroner to the Stars,” it’s bound to be a compelling story. Who doesn’t want to read about the coroner who performed the autopsies on Marilyn Monroe, RFK, and Natalie Wood, among others? Author Anne Soon Choi tells me about her book, “L.A. Coroner.” Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor d…
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What Happens When Universities Take Degrees to Students Instead of Waiting - with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University
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50:20It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #412, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How doe…
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BONUS SHOW: Hotline Messages with Guest Host Stuart Delony
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40:21Keith is still on vacation so filling in for him on today's bonus show is Stuart Delony from the Snarky Faith podcast. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code "her…
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Tim Shipman, Ian Williams, Theo Hobson, Lara Prendergast & Lisa Haseldine
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34:01On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: Tim Shipman says that the real war for the right is yet to come; Ian Williams examines the farce over the collapses China espionage case; Theo Hobson argues that the Church of England is muddled over sex and marriage; Lara Prendergast reads her letter from America; and, Lisa Haseldine goes on manoeuvres with the G…
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Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions About Student Cheating - with Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, La Roche University, & Host of EdUp Provost
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42:33It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Integrity4Education YOUR guest is Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, La Roche University, Host of EdUp Provost, & Author of The Chief Academic Officer's Handbook: A Provost's Guide to Visionary Leadership YOU…
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What America's Original Community College Teaches About the Future - with Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College
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53:17It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #411, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucia…
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Should College Presidents Live on Campus? This One Does & Here's Why - with Dr. Kristen Miller, President, Southern Maine Community College
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Ep. 383 - A Report on Russia, Moldova, and the Church, with Conrad Franz
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#251: The Healing Power of Art with Halley Kim and Angie Von Slaughter (with Guest Host Jeremy Steele)
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1:01:13By Angie Von Slaughter, Matthew J. Distefano, Halley Kim
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What Happens When Workforce Pell Finally Arrives (& Why Colleges Aren't Ready) - with Dr. Lisa Avery, President, Linn-Benton Community College
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I’ve interviewed quite a few authors who are inspired by real people or real crimes. And then they write these fantastic novels. Patricia Cornwell’s iconic character, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, has a legion of fans because of how clever she is as a medical examiner, how she solves a mystery. Cornwell was working with Virginia’s first female chief ME Dr. Ma…
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The Strategic Plan That 500,000 People Are Watching - with Dr. Brian Knetl, President, Waubonsee Community College
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47:03It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #408, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by Studiosity, YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Knetl, President, Waubonsee Community College YOUR cohost is Dr. Noreen Golfman, Former Provost, Podcaster, & Studiosity Advisory Board Member YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a community college pre…
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Cooper Smith, "Allusive and Elusive: Allusion and the Elihu Speeches of Job 32-37" (Brill, 2022)
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31:12Within the Book of Job, Elihu is one of the most diversely evaluated characters. For example, are Elihu’s speeches so insignificant he’s absolutely ignored afterward, or do they actually form an introduction to the speeches of the LORD? What are we to make of Elihu? Find out as we speak with Cooper Smith about his recent monograph, Allusive and Elu…
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No Keith, no problem. On today's bonus show, Matt rides solo and offers his thoughts on the current state of the union and how people of faith need to be more active now than ever. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@…
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James Heale, William Atkinson, David Shipley, Angus Colwell and Aidan Hartley
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24:09On this week’s Spectator Out Loud: James Heale says that, for Labour, party conference was a ‘holiday from reality’; William Atkinson argues that the ‘cult of Thatcher’ needs to die; David Shipley examines the luxury of French prisons; Angus Colwell provides his notes on swan eating; and, Aidan Hartley takes listeners on a paleoanthropological tour…
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What "Authentic Engagement" Actually Means in the Age of ChatGPT - Dr. Joseph Brown, Dir., Academic Integrity, & Dr. Sarah Gutierrez, Ast. Dir. for Student Conduct Services, Colorado State University
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47:49It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guests are Dr. Joseph F. Brown, Director, Academic Integrity Program, The Institute for Learning & Teaching, & Dr. Sarah Gutierrez, Assistant Director for Student Conduct Services, The Student Resolution Center, Colorado State Universit…
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Maybe We Should Stop Asking 'Are Students College Ready? - with Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
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50:17It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #407, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does the largest community college district…
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Ep. 382 - An Orthodox Look at the Legacy of Charlie Kirk, with Fr. Peter Heers
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1:05:49In this episode, Fr. Peter Heers reflects on Charlie Kirk’s legacy following his public execution, viewing it through an Orthodox Christian lens. He emphasizes that many will now turn to the Church, so believers must be prepared with love, truth, proper catechism, and vigilance against personal pitfalls. Sponsors: Fox n Sons Coffee: https://www.fox…
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#250: Surviving Religious Trauma with Anna Clark Miller and Katherine Spearing
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56:01In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Anna Clark Miller and Katherine Spearing about how to survive religious trauma. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today! Use code "hereti…
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What Universities Can Learn from a 99.7% Debt-Free Graduation Rate - with Clay Christensen, President, Mountainland Technical College
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48:55It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #406, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Clay Christensen, President, Mountainland Technical College YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does the largest technical college in Utah achieve a 99.…
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A gang in a mountain barrio in Honduras terrorized the people there for years. The police claimed that their hands were tied because witnesses refused to testify. An American sociologist and a Honduran schoolteacher devised a plan to protect their neighbors by taking matters into their own hands. Author Ross Halperin tells me the story in his book:…
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