Best Mike Abrams Podcasts (2025)

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Absent fathers are America's hidden crisis | Ian Rowe 48:18

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Why are so many boys and young men struggling in America today? The answer may lie in a crisis few are talking about: absent fathers. Host Nic Dunn and contributor Beth Akers sit down with Ian Rowe, author of Agency and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. They dive into why strong families and involved fathers are key to helping the…

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Why young men are struggling and how to restore their purpose | Sam Abrams 44:42

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Amid the ongoing discussions about challenges men and boys face in work, school, and other aspects of life, there’s a deeper question behind the statistics: what actually anchors young men and helps form their character? On this episode, host Nic Dunn and contributor Beth Akers sit down with Sam Abrams to discuss the formative role of families, fai…

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Is Trump's DOJ pushing for a dangerous overreach? | Matt Germer and Derek Monson 49:16

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Multiple states have received requests from the U.S. Department of Justice for state voter roll information. The DOJ says it’s enforcing federal election laws. Critics call it a dangerous overreach that could erode privacy, weaken security, and blur constitutional boundaries between Washington and the states. This week on Defending Ideas, host Nic …

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Long Term Outcomes after ICU, CPR, and Cardiogenic Shock 24:32

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Dr. Shannon Fernando is an intensivist at Lakeridge Health and a prolific researcher with over 150 publications. Known for his work in outcomes-based research across critical care, he joins us to discuss long-term outcomes after cardiogenic shock. About the Episode: This episode is part of our cardiovascular critical care series and explores what h…

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Have we forgotten how to self-govern? | Sabrina L. Shaeffer 44:24

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What if the root cause of America’s polarization isn’t just anger or partisanship — but the loss of a skill we’ve stopped practicing? On this episode, Nic Dunn speaks with R Street Institute VP of Public Affairs Sabrina Schaeffer to explore how the lost arts of debate, discourse, and civic engagement are essential to a thriving constitutional repub…

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Should we reorient higher ed toward a skills-based economy? 51:50

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One of the biggest challenges facing the economy in recent years, at both the national and state levels, is persistent workforce shortages across different industries. With more jobs than qualified workers, leaders in states like Utah are confronting the gap between education and training institutions and the needs of employers. On this episode of …

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APMM 2025 Roundtable Series - Southeastern Dispatch with John Ernst, Amanda Lafty and Dave Burman 45:22

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In this episode of PCC Local Time, we sit down with three dynamic municipal leaders from southeastern Pennsylvania—John Ernst (Lansdale Borough), Amanda Lafty (Upper Merion Township), and Dave Burman (Haverford Township). Representing three generations of managers, they dive into the hard questions facing local governments today: housing instabilit…

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Rethinking charity to provide dignity over dependency | James Whitford 45:24

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America is a compassionate country. But what if the way we’ve been “helping” those in poverty actually makes things worse? On this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with James Whitford, founder and executive director of True Charity and Watered Gardens Ministries, and author of “The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping…

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#124 S7 Ep12 - Atlanta United FC - 2-3 Loss vs Charlotte @Home - What Makes a Good Soccer Team? 1:48:12

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Atlanta United FC: 2-3 Loss vs Charlotte @Home - Following up Three Draws. The level of embarrassment for this club is at an all time high. Can it really get any worse? This is ATL ON ICE.By ATL ON FIRE

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APMM 2025 Series - Western Roundtable Dispatch - Greg Primm, Kristen Denne and Seth Abrams 47:52

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This is the first episode of the APMM 2025 podcast series featuring regional roundtables. We are joined by three municipal managers: Greg Primm from Lower Burrell, Kristen Denne from Bethel Park, and Seth Abrams from Forest Hills. We talk about emotional resilience and the personal toll of being the buffer when tensions arise, the importance of hon…

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Cardiogenic Shock: The SCAI Classification with Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté. 19:57

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In this episode, recorded live at CCCF 2024, we sit down with Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté, a cardiac intensivist, researcher, and clinical trialist from McMaster University, to unpack cardiogenic shock: the SCAI classification. Whether you're in the ED, cath lab, or ICU, the SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions) stages offer a …

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What does patriotism require today? 6:09

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A couple of weeks have passed since the July 4th celebrations, and after the fireworks fade and the flags are stored away, does our feeling of patriotism linger? What does patriotism mean today? In this special solo episode, host Nic Dunn reflects on the enduring responsibility of American citizens — not just to celebrate freedom, but to live it ou…

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Are men turning away from college? | Mike Kofoed and Melinda Brock 46:52

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College has long been seen as a gateway to opportunity and upward mobility. But today, fewer young men are pursuing higher education, accounting for just two out of every five degrees in the U.S. — a reversal of trends seen a generation ago. On this episode, Host Nic Dunn is joined once again by Defending Ideas Feature Contributor and AEI Senior Fe…

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Psychedelics: Is it time to change your mind? With Dr James Downer. 17:16

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Downar, a leading Canadian voice in palliative and critical care, for a wide-ranging discussion on the emerging role of psychedelics in managing psychological and existential distress. Psychedelics have gone from fringe to forefront in recent years, and we dig into what that shift might mean for patients f…

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Mike Baumwoll on why human-connected communication matters in local government. 38:21

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In this episode of PCC Local Time, Nancy Hess talks with Mike Baumwoll, co-founder and CEO of Rep’d, about how short-form video and authentic communication are transforming how local governments engage with their communities. From AI-driven script tools to lessons from Twitter and the entrepreneurial world, Mike shares actionable insights on how mu…

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Does government spend too much money on higher ed? | Josh Bandoch 39:22

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Is our higher‑education system doing enough to meet the real needs of today’s job market? With a serious shortage of skilled workers across key industries, many are asking whether we’ve overinvested in traditional academia and underinvested in skill‑based training. On this episode of Defending Ideas, Nic Dunn sits down with Illinois Policy Institut…

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Everyday Resistance & Local Power: Exploring James C. Scott with Mike Rowe 43:17

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This is a cross-over podcast episode from our Substack site MuniSquare. We hope you will enjoy and follow subscribe if you like what you see. In this episode Nancy Hess and Mike Rowe from the University of Liverpool explore James C. Scott's groundbreaking book "Seeing Like a State" and its powerful implications for local government. Discover how go…

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#123 S7 Ep11 - Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew 3-1 Loss - 3 Game Losing Streak Away 1:24:07

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Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew 3-1 Loss - 3 Game Losing Streak Away. The Atlanta United team under Deila is a mess. The coaching has not figured out the problem and thus can't implement the solutions to fix it. Get Abram off the field. Get Lennon off the field. Tell defenders to mark up and defend. This is shambolic soccer we are forced to watc…

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Can AI make education more human? | Caleb Hicks 48:19

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Teachers are stretched thin, but artificial intelligence could help. On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn talks with Caleb Hicks, CEO of SchoolAI, about how AI tools are enhancing personalized learning, supporting one-on-one instruction, and improving classroom outcomes. Also joining is Sutherland Institute’s Christine Cooke Fairbanks,…

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Ischemia Reperfusion Syndrome with Prof. Mervyn Singer 21:04

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Recorded live at the Canadian Critical Care Forum 2024 in Toronto, this episode dives into the complex world of ischemia-reperfusion syndrome — the paradox where restoring blood flow causes further injury. We explore the underlying mechanisms, clinical implications, and future directions in managing this phenomenon. Joining us for the third time is…

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Utah’s Medicaid work reform explained | Nate Checketts 37:30

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Should Medicaid include work requirements? Utah thinks so. On this episode, host Nic Dunn talks with Nate Checketts, deputy director of the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, about Utah’s push for a Medicaid work requirement. They discuss: Utah's federal waiver request Benefits cliffs and incentives How to build a pro-work safety net What …

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APMM Series: She Leads - Not by Accident: Stephanie Mason, Amy Farkas, Stephanie Teoli Kuhls & Amanda Serock 28:13

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A few weeks ago, APMM concluded another successful conference in Lancaster Pennsylvania. This episode is a recording from one of the sessions and is part of the 2025 APMM series. In this session, four past presidents of APMM open up about what it means to lead while legacy still shapes the norms. With humor, honesty, and insight, they share lessons…

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Episode 100: Ramesh Ponnuru on the future of conservatism 48:50

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This week marks the 100th episode of Defending Ideas—and to celebrate, we’re joined by one of the nation’s leading conservative thinkers. Ramesh Ponnuru is editor of National Review, a columnist for The Washington Post, and a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In this milestone conversation, Ramesh and host Nic Dunn exp…

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APMM Series: The Return of the Managers: Reckoning with the Pennsylvania Exception: A conversation with Municipal Managers who left Pennsylvania 32:19

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In this powerful session from the APMM annual conference, three former Pennsylvania municipal managers—now working in other states—return to reflect on the structural and political challenges facing the profession in Pennsylvania. They explore what’s holding the profession back, including outdated laws, weak employment protections, fractured local …

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The (AI) doctor will see you now? Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare 45:49

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Imagine getting access to potentially life-saving medical care or screenings in the same place you buy shampoo. Thanks to artificial intelligence — coupled with advances in telehealth — this is already happening. The impact of AI on healthcare certainly raises important questions, such as whether AI will ultimately replace your doctor or simply hel…

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#122 S7 Ep10 - Atlanta United FC -Win over Cincinnati (4-2) Predictions for Orlando City 1:12:35

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Atlanta United FC -Win over Cincinnati (4-2) Predictions for Orlando CityBy ATL ON FIRE

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Trump’s tariffs: path to working-class prosperity, or protectionist misstep? 55:23

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President Trump’s tariffs have reignited a national debate: Are they a path to restoring working-class prosperity, or a protectionist misstep that ultimately hurts American consumers? Defenders of tariffs often argue that the measures will restore manufacturing jobs, which they claim have suffered and negatively impacted the economic prospects of m…

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Men without work, with Nick Eberstadt 51:02

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Work is essential for upward mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Yet for millions of men across the United States, work is increasingly absent from daily life. What’s behind this trend, and how does it impact society? On this episode, Defending Ideas contributor and AEI Senior Fellow Beth Akers joins host Nic Dunn for a conversation with N…

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If It Goes by Air, Should a Doctor Not Be There? Pre-Hospital Care with Dr. Mike Christian 30:05

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Dr. Mike Christian is a critical care and pre-hospital medicine specialist with extensive experience in aeromedical transport and military medicine. His diverse career spans work as a paramedic, internal medicine and critical care training, and roles as a flight physician with London Air Ambulance and the Canadian military. He is a leading advocate…

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Will AI take your job — or make you better at it? 55:58

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New technology can profoundly change our lives, and artificial intelligence is no exception. But as AI becomes more ubiquitous, especially in the workplace, will its impact be more innovative or disruptive? On this episode of Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn is joined by AEI Senior Fellow Brent Orrell. Brent offers an optimistic yet grounded vision o…

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#121 S7 Ep9 - Atlanta United FC - An Ember Flickers. Will Deila drop Abram? Dave & Mike Talk Solutions. 1:27:08

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Back to back 3-0 Losses followed up by a sad 1-1 Home Draw. A terrible run for Atlanta United. Can they turn the ship on the road vs a poor Chicago Fire. Will Deila drop Abram for good and give us a chance? We talk about it all.By ATL ON FIRE

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Parental rights on trial: what’s at stake in education 47:23

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Should parents have a meaningful say in what their children learn — and how they learn it? On this episode of Defending Ideas, we examine two pivotal legal battles shaping the future of parental rights in education: one challenging a state-level school choice program, and another currently before the U.S. Supreme Court that could restrict a parent’…

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APMM Series: Pre-Conference Chat with Dan Santoro, APMM President and Sara Gibson, Conference Chair. 23:20

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Today we have a special first episode of our 2025 APMM series with guests Dan Santoro, Incoming President of APMM and Sara Gibson, Conference Chair. We are going to chat about the upcoming APMM conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – Monday, May 19th – Wednesday May 21st. This year’s theme is Find Your Spark and it is chock full of sessions and opp…

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Gender-Based Harassment in the Medical Workplace: Insights from Dr. Elizabeth Viglianti 32:43

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In this episode, hosts Leon Byker and Peter Brindley are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Viglianti, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Pulmonologist and Critical Care Specialist, to discuss the crucial issue of gender based harassment in medicine. Gender-Based Harassment refers to any unwelcome behavior, comment, or conduct that demeans,…

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Why Rep. Mike Kennedy says welfare needs stronger work requirements 50:53

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Should federal welfare programs do more to promote work? Congressman Mike Kennedy of Utah’s 3rd District says yes. On this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with Rep. Kennedy to hear his personal story of growing up in poverty, how it shaped his views on the power of work, and why he believes the Let’s Get to Work Act can help more families achieve …

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Are ‘empowerment accounts’ the answer to poverty and self-sufficiency? With Vance Ginn 47:01

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There’s a lot of debate in Washington, D.C., and across the country right now about how to reform federal programs like Medicaid and Food Stamps. But what if there were a more effective way to improve the prospects of families trying to escape poverty that would save taxpayer dollars? On this episode, Nic Dunn talks with Vance Ginn, President of Gi…

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#120 S7 Ep8 - Atlanta United FC 1-1 Draw vs Dallas FC and 0-1 Loss to New England Revolution 1:43:36

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The back line is still the issue and by that we mean Abram. The mistakes we are making are different than the era under Pineda, and the outcomes seem like they must change for the better. We talk about it all, but we are frustrated with the current results even if they are unlucky.By ATL ON FIRE

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Cover Meeting with Charlotte Abrams Simpson 1:14:21

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Charlotte Abrams Simpson is one of the Art Directors at the Orion publishing group. She left Wolverhampton and moved to London at 18 to pursue her passion for art and design – studying at Central St Martins and the University for Creative Arts Epsom. Predominantly designing for the leading commercial titles for authors such as Anton Du Beke, Lorrai…

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Louis Peitzman, Michael Abber 56:09

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It’s our season two finale! We made it. Louis Peitzman (Vulture) joins us to gab and gab about armpit acting, immersive theatre, and selling the food a character makes on stage. Then, Patti LuPone’s life standby Lorna Portillo gives us an inside look at one of Broadway’s most coveted gigs. Plus, one of our famous “games”! See you in a few weeks for…

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How to empower local school board members to lead education reform 47:27

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It’s common to see news reports about education policy debates at the federal level and in state legislatures. But what if one of the most important policy levers for education reform is much closer to home — yet gets ignored far too often? On this episode, Sutherland’s Nic Dunn and Christine Cooke Fairbanks talk with David Hoyt, executive director…

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Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Mike Abrams 42:02

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Get in your time machines! Theatre historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper (The Jonathan Larson Project, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Books Left Out) stops by the pod to discuss some of her favorite Broadway history, exactly where she was when multiple famous people died, a forbidden hard drive, and much more. Then, "in…

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Optimizing Antibiotics with Prof. Wendy Sligl. 30:07

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We take another break as we are joined by Prof. Wendy Sligl, formidable ID and ICU doc, to discuss the critical topic of optimizing antibiotic prescribing in critical care settings. The discussion covers various aspects of antibiotic use, including the importance of timely administration, the role of communication in ensuring effective treatment, a…

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Rethinking poverty: Beyond material hardship to upward mobility, with Kevin Corinth 54:41

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Alleviating poverty has been a goal of the United States since the launch of the War on Poverty in the 1960s. But what if the way we think about – and talk about – poverty is all wrong? On this episode, Nic Dunn welcomes AEI Senior Fellow Kevin Corinth, who also serves as deputy director of AEI’s Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility. They disc…

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#119 S7 Ep7 - Atlanta United FC Win 4-3 over NYCFC 1:19:54

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A required comeback from Atlanta United FC to get the win 4-3 over NYCFC. We can score some goals, but the individual mistakes were really poor. Will Ronnie Deila make a change for Williams who had a shambolic game? Will we see Cobb or Edwards as a centerback, we hope so vs Dallas FC. We talked about it all.…

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Ricky A. Schroeder, Britt Migs 53:32

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We got booped! Ricky Schroeder (BOOP! The Musical) stops by to discuss his Broadway debut, pitch some merch, and finally reveal whether or not the Pudgy puppet is sentient. Then, legendary Broadway agent Gloria Burbank joins us and tells it how to make it in this biz (hint: don't be an uggo). Plus, a game! 00:00:00 - Hello and headlines 00:02:56 - …

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Yuval Levin on how the Constitution is the solution to America’s broken politics 45:51

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If you’re frustrated by the dysfunction in American politics, you’re not alone. But what if the solution already exists within the very framework for our nation? This week on Defending Ideas, host Nic Dunn sits down with AEI scholar Yuval Levin, author of American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation — and Could Again. Levin argues tha…

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#118 - S7 Ep6 - Atlanta United FC - Loss vs Inter Miami (1-2) at Home & Drawing vs Cincinnati (2-2) Away 1:06:15

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Atlanta United FC are starting off with poor results 1-2-2, but the team is attacking and dangerous. The stats are looking okay and when we give up goals, people are making mistakes vs the system and tactics being the root cause. The ATL ON FIRE crew is still not worried, and feels we are going to go on a run with stronger results. Time will tell.…

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Cover Meeting with Craig Oldham 1:30:27

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Craig Oldham has been named by his peers as one of the most influential designers working in the UK, and has written books on a range of topics, including education, visual culture, film, and politics. He runs his eponymous and pedagogic creative practice, Office Of Craig, in Manchester and he’s also the creative director of Rough Trade Books. Sele…

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The Broadway Beat Spring Preview 43:43

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It’s just family this week, as Zach and his fellow Broadway Beat editors HaleyJane Rose and Edward Precht talk all the brand new shows hitting Broadway this spring, and EVERY SHOW they mention is REAL. Don’t you take that tone with us! HaleyJane Rose: @haleyisfamous Edward Precht: @pertoltprecht Zach Raffio: @zachraffio Follow the Broadway Beat on:…

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The Present and Future of eCPR with Dr Darryl Abrams 29:14

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Following the discussion on ECLS in AMI and cardiogenic shock, we go on to discuss eCPR for cardiac arrest specifically. This episode was recorded live at the Critical Care Canada Forum 2024 as part of our special series on cardiac intensive care. Our guest is Dr. Darryl Abrams, Associate Medical Director and Director of Research for the Medical EC…