Insight on Business the News Hour is a daily look at the business news of the nation/region and long form business interviews.
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Michael Knowles and special guests discuss great literature that has shaped Western Civilization.
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Novelist Spotlight is a gathering place for people interested in reading and writing great fiction and literature. This is where you will hear from the authors who write the novels and learn of their motivations, writing process, characters, struggles and successes. Novelist Spotlight is hosted by Mike Consol, a lifelong journalist and author of four novels.
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Brief biographies of permanent residents of Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cywnyd, Pennsylvania. Often educational, always entertaining.
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Your weekly roundup of things you don't need to know. Anna and Michael tackle the mundanities of life in their podcast, which is average at best.
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The Green Room by Deloitte is an award-winning podcast exploring the topics that matter most in business. Each episode we ask one big question about the world around us that’s affecting business. From climate to technology, inclusion to the future of work and much more, we’ll call on experts and great research from our firm and beyond to find the answers that business is debating. We’ll ask questions like: Can AI help us be more human? Is technology our planet’s best hope? Are leaders born o ...
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Nonprofit Management isn’t easy. We’re here to help. The Snapcast is a new, interview-based podcast focusing on issues in nonprofit management—from board development, to fundraising, to volunteer management, and everything in between. We hope to inspire you and to illuminate the path to meeting your mission goals.
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Working at Taronga Zoo is more than just a job – for us Taronga means family. From Sydney to Dubbo to beyond, Taronga’s people all have amazing untold Zoo stories that will touch your heart and open your eyes.
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Rural Matters is a biweekly, 30-minute podcast about rural education, business, and health. The podcast’s mission is to increase awareness, inform discussion, and expand the dialogue on the most important issues facing rural stakeholders every day. Guests on the podcast include rural education decision-makers, rural business owners and entrepreneurs, and rural health care representatives. The National Rural Education Association and the Center for Rural Affairs are marketing partners.
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Plan your ideal Disney wedding, vow renewal or anniversary with insider tips, money-saving tricks, and creative ideas from the author of "Carrie Hayward's Fairytale Weddings Guide." This weekly show also features vendor spotlights and interviews with real Disney couples.
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We are the seemingly mad ones. We are the sane within a sea of whitewashed minds. We can live, we can laugh, we can fight, and most importantly, we can be free. Join Cam and Jessica each week as we talk to friends, thought leaders, explore and revel in the absurdity of the world around us, and plant seeds of hope for the future.
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Doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are experiencing unprecedented levels of distress due to their work. Join clinical psychologist Dr Paula Redmond as she talks to inspiring clinicians and thought leaders about the stories behind the mental health statistics, and how compassion, connection and creativity can offer hope when work hurts.
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You could spend ten years working the halls of the California Capitol to learn these lessons. Or you could listen to this podcast. High-value conversations with advocacy leaders and lawmakers who share their insight and tactical advice on what it takes for legislative and political campaigns to succeed. Hosted by Kristina Bas Hamilton, founder of KBH Advocacy. Learn more at www.kbhadvocacy.com. Subscribe for more free content - https://www.kbhadvocacy.com/subscribe © 2021 – 2022 KBH Advocacy ...
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Kia ora and nau mai haere mai to Grey Areas with me, Petra Bagust. This is about growing up and going grey, in Aotearoa New Zealand because I’m getting older. And so are you. So how do we do it well? I reckon we can do it with a bit of gorgeousness and gusto and break that ‘getting old’ mould just a little. Or maybe more than a little. So join me as we climb into some of those topics that just aren't so clear-cut, maybe are a little chewy, a little crunchy… and let’s journey our way through ...
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Russ Parker and the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
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14:11We were recently together at The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade event in Mount Pleasant. Both of us sitting down with the folks who run the event and those nearly 400 riders that took part. Rus Parker is no stranger to broadcasting. He and Ken Root started the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network with the goal of keeping the world of agribusiness top of…
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Episode 185: Novelist Spotlight #185: Detective writer Tracy Clark’s five tips for creating characters readers will cherish
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57:15In the spotlight is Tracy Clark, a Chicago native and the author of the award-winning Cass Raines Chicago Mystery series, featuring ex-cop turned private investigator Cassandra Raines, and the detective Harriet Foster series, featuring Harriet Foster, a homicide detective with the Chicago Police Department. Two tough, smart, African American female…
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This shouldn't come as a surprise but guess who gets what is being called the "golden share" in the Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. If you guessed Donald Trump...you win! This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 25th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news mortgage buyers are ordered to accept cryptocurrency. The Budg…
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#688 Natalie & Noah's Italy Isola Wedding
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26:09This week, Natalie Louie Guisuraga shares the story of her Wedding Pavilion ceremony and Italy Isola reception. By holding their reception outdoors in EPCOT, Natalie and Noah were able to incorporate fireworks into their wedding without paying for a separate dessert party. In today's episode you'll hear how they added extra time at the start of the…
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Louis Bossle: The Best Rat Catcher in the Land
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28:45All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076, part 4 Rat Catcher Lou Bossle was proud of his profession - it is even carved onto his Laurel Hill West tombstone. Twice in the 1890s, Philadelphia newspapers sent a reporter to keep him company in rat-infested basements while he was on the job. I'll tell you about the long relationship between humans…
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The Business News Headlines and Russ Parker 24 June 2025
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24:31Fed Chair Jerome Powell said rate cuts will have to...wait and the president lashed out, yet again. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 24th day of June, thanks for being with us again today. In other news, the president says if you don’t speak fluent English…you can’t drive a truck or a school bus. Ready for some good news? You hav…
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The Business News Headlines and Sprint by Jake Knapp
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23:33And the heat…continues. This is the business news headlines for Monday the 23rd day of June and another heat index here in Iowa of 105. In the business news headlines, stocks surged while oil sank…on the hope of limited counter attacks by Iran. Elon Musk is betting that you will soon be hailing a Robotaxi. More Democrats and Independents sour on re…
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About a week ago President Trump told ICE to back off raiding farms, meat packing facilities, hotels and restaurants. Remember? Well, THAT didn't last long. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 20th day of June, thanks for being here and great to be back in studio after the Juneteenth Holiday. In other news, music streaming service De…
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What is Sprint and How it Works with Ro Crosbie
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14:28Here is the amazing story of how Tero International made the decision to move forward with the construction of an app which will allow individuals and businesses to access Tero Training from anywhere on the planet. And they made the decision in just five days, not five months. Here Ro Crosbie tells us about the work Jake Knapp has done and publishe…
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The Trouble with Meetings with Tero International
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14:23Endless meetings. We feel your pain. And recently we had a story about how workers are being called into meetings well after 8PM and how so many meetings go back-to-back. Here you'll meet Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International who offers up a "fix" for those "endless meetings". Some simple things you can do to help everyone'…
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Our top story today is that the Fed has decided to not cut interest rates and the president is not...happy. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 18th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have completed their partnership. Transgender rights are under the microscope from the Equal Employme…
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#687 Hannah & Matthew's Magic Kingdom Wedding
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31:11Today, Hannah Muren shares the story of her ceremony at Magic Kingdom's East Plaza Garden and reception at California Grill. She and Matthew initially planned to be married at the Main Street Train Station to incorporate his love of trains, but they had to choose a new venue due to construction. You'll hear how they were still able to include the M…
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We start out today taking a look at the latest retail sales numbers shared by the Commerce Department and what they tell us you are doing...or not doing. This is the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 17th day of June, thanks for being here. in other news, the Trump Tax bill will add trillions to the deficit. An Illinois toy company is challen…
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What’s the best way to build a network? With Isabel Berwick and Kirsty Newman
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39:34What you know matters, but who you know matters more. That’s not quite how the original saying goes, but perhaps it’s time for an update. Whereas once ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know’ might have been whispered and accompanied by a raised eyebrow, things have shifted. A strong network doesn’t, or shouldn’t, act as a substitute for our ski…
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Welcome back and we hope you had a great Father's Day. We start off today with a story about the G7 Conference that is taking place in Canada and there are some very different factors going on. In other news, what’s the next business venture for the Trump family? We’ll share. Tariffs and Amusement parks made the news. As the government resumes coll…
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Biographical Bytes from Bala #045 for mid-June 2025 The card games whist and bridge arrived in Victorian Philadelphia and captivated its upper-class population. Bridge clubs formed all over town, but people soon realized the man in the know was Milton C. Work, a Philadelphia lawyer. A scoring system that Work popularized for contract bridge remains…
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A shocking report is out from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office. Think Trump Tax Cuts. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 12th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, some manufacturing info out of North Carolina. More troubles for Boeing as the deadly crash in India puts the spotlight on the company. A forme…
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We start out by sharing that the remarkable Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has died. He was 82. This is the Business News Headlines for Wednesday the 11th day of June, thanks for being with us. Our first story is about inflation and it's a mixed bag. In other news, the US and China say they have agreed on what is being called a framework regarding …
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#686 Randi & David's Vue at the Swan Reserve Wedding
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50:45This week, Randi Clark shares the story of her fandom-packed wedding at The Vue at the Swan Reserve. Because Randi also officiates Disney weddings via Ever Afters By Randi and co-owns Clark & Dagger, she also offers tons of great advice about how to choose an officiant, along with ways to customize your wedding with personalized items like cake top…
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The Business News Headlines and Jim Smith from NRG Media
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21:35There may be hope as US / China trade talks are in the second day. This is the business news headlines for Tuesday the 10th day of June, thanks for being with us. In other news, trade wars could sharply reduce global economics says the World Bank. Wall Street managed a winning day. A provision in the gigantic bill languishing in the senate could im…
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Transitions Pet Care: Keeping Pets and People Together
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27:29Host Mickey Desai speaks with Beverly Means, founder of Transitions Pet Care, and Jennifer McCormick, a dedicated volunteer with the organization. About Transitions Pet Care: A 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization that helps pet owners facing health challenges keep their beloved animals Services include free dog walking, litter box maintenance…
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The Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade with Matt Kenney
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19:54It's a four day event held each year somewhere in Iowa. This is the Great Eastern Iowa Tractorcade hosted by News/Talk 1540 KXEL and somebody has to run it. Meet Matt Kenney a Multi-Media Sales Rep and the Tractorcade Event Manager for NRG Media. Here we talk about what goes into creating something that has become huge over the 26 years it's been a…
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The Business News Headlines and Matt Kenney
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28:30Welcome to the Monday Edition of the Business News Headlines for this the 9th day of June, we're glad you're here. Coming up today some sad news from the world of music. In other news, Warner Brothers and Discovery are splitting into two companies. In other news, Apple held a developers conference and is trying to up its game. Some sobering news ou…
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The Spoken Word and A TracrorCade with Jeff Stein
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21:45For years "experts" have said, "Radio? It's dead!" They said it at the dawn of television. They said it at the birth of cable TV. They said it when streaming services came about and they said it when podcasts became popular. But know what...radio is still very much alive. In fact the "spoken word" is more popular today than it was ten years ago. He…
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The Business News Headlines and Fixing Meetings 6 June 2025
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23:44Today we pause to remember what happed 81 years ago today as members of multiple nations stormed the beaches of Normandy which was the beginning of the end to the brutal Nazi regime. May their memories be a blessing. This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 6th day of June, thanks for being here. We kick things off today with the latest j…
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Clarence Wiener: Laurel Hill's Baron Munchausen
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31:11All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 4 Baron von Munchausen was a German military man who traveled the country spreading his tales of wonder, which always featured himself in the role of a hero. Clarence Wiener came from a wealthy Philadelphia family. He started to burnish his reputation during his brief stay at Harvard. Eventually,…
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The Business News Headlines and Frank Kelly 5 June 2025
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24:23That tiff between President Trump and Elon Musk is getting nasty quickly. In fact Musk now says that he will withhold using his rockets to transport astronauts. Wow... This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 5th day of June, thanks for being here. In other news, the feud had an impact of Tesla shares and we’ll give you the latest. All …
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Princess Olga Demidoff Stoever: A Princess with Attitude
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13:08All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #75, part 5 Princess Olga Demidoff was from one royal family and married into another, the house of Trubetskoy. She eventually married Philadelphia archeologist Edward Stoever, but supported herself as both an escort and as madame in a high-end New York brothel. Her name is on the tombstone, but she is loca…
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The Business News Headlines and More with Jeff Stein 4 June 2025
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32:07I'm back after being out for a couple of days as we celebrated the holiday of Shavuot. The giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai some 3,300 years ago. It was a nice pause to reflect on all that means for, frankly, all of us. Welcome to the Business News Headlines and a conversation later with Jeff Stein from News/Talk 1540 KXEL about a host of things …
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Episode 184: Novelist Spotlight #184: ‘Letters to Kafka’ author Christine Estima
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1:03:59In the spotlight is Christine Estima — playwright, novelist, a performer. Her debut novel, “Letters to Kafka” is scheduled for release in September, and was preceded by her debut book, “The Syrian Ladies Benevolent Society,” named one of the best books of 2023 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. We discuss: >> Milena Jesenská, the Czech writer and t…
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#685 Emily & Michael's BoardWalk Inn Wedding
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25:51Today, Emily Jung shares the story of her ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion, reception at BoardWalk Inn's Promenade Ballroom, and welcome party at EPCOT's Norway Loft and Terrace des Fleurs, complete with a Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride mix-in! You'll hear what she and Michael did to introduce their guests to all the things they love a…
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