Best Next 2 The Lamp Podcasts (2025)

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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 184 Zander Rodriguez (Musician) 1:29:05

6d ago1:29:05

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On this episode we have the traveling musician Zander Rodriguiez. He stopped in Laramie long enough to do an interview with me. We discuss music, his life, heart break, and many many other subjects. tune in to this episode and don't forget to go to all of his channels.

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Derek 'The Menswear Guy' Guy 35:24

22m ago35:24

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Men's fashion might seem like a niche topic. But people of all genders and sartorial sensibilities follow Derek Guy on X for his clothing takes... even if they're not quite sure how they found his page. Endless Thread talks to Derek about how he weaves together humor, history, cultural criticism, and political commentary to make fashion feel releva…

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Global Gaps in Dynamic Leadership Training | S03 | 2025 | Episode 26 1:00:17

5h ago1:00:17

1:00:17

In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, the focus is on global leadership with special guest, comedian and board member Chris Knierim, who shares his insights on the importance of effective leadership. The discussion covers the significant impact of proper leadership training, the difference between good and great leaders, and personal stories…

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Get inked! Or... not! 19:14

4d ago19:14

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'Tis the season to show some skin! Perhaps some tattoo-adorned skin? In this week's episode, Ben tells Amory about the r/tattoos community's reaction to a man whose friends made him self-conscious about his flowery tattoo. Amory tells Ben about the science behind why tattoos stay put on our bodies, which has only recently come to be understood.…

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Group Chats: The Dark Matter of American Politics 26:42

11d ago26:42

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The thing about social media when it was created was that it was public. Ideas shared were debated for all to see. Today much of that is happening behind closed doors—in group chats. Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of the media outlet Semafor and co-host of the podcast Mixed Signals, speaks with Endless Thread about the elite group chats on Signal and W…

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The bots are taking over 25:39

18d ago25:39

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The bots are here to stay, and they're everywhere. The trouble is, learning how to spot them. On this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two stories from Reddit about undercover bots. First — is there such a thing as an easy tell for identifying bots? Second, what happens when internet users accept bots as fellow humans, only t…

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Encore: The internet's fight over dinosaur emoji 28:49

25d ago28:49

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A few years ago, we brought you the story of how dinosaur emoji had entered the debate about trans rights. We were reminded of this episode recently when a White House memorandum lambasted NPR for spreading "radical, woke propaganda" and linked to our story as an example. After the memo, President Trump signed an executive order to stop federal fun…

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Business Storytelling that Bends Your Destiny | S03 | 2025 | Episode 25 1:00:35

30d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

In this episode, host Susan interviews Dr. Danny Brassel, a renowned speaker, trainer, and coach, known as the 'Jim Carrey with a PhD.' They discuss the importance of storytelling in personal and professional growth, share insights on public speaking, and highlight how coaching can transform lives. Dr. Brassel also offers a free resource, the 'Free…

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Boy do we have a rant for you 21:50

1M ago21:50

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It's rant season. Or is it? When is it *not* rant season? In this week's episode of Endless Thread, Ben and Amory discuss two very different, very viral, rants from Reddit. One is about how the current design trends in our public and private spaces are hard on the ears. Another discusses how escape room adventures can bring out the worst in people.…

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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 183 Sage Greisen (Musician) 45:56

1M ago45:56

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We have the great and powerful Sage Greisen on the show this time to discuss his life and how he got into music. Check it out ande don't forget to go to our youtube channel and sign up!

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Find Our Friends 35:03

1M ago35:03

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At any given time, 110 people can tell you exactly where James Tatter is. Every single iPhone user has the Find My app on their phone, which allows them to share their location with friends and family. Increasingly, for young people like James, it's becoming also a form of social media. Endless Thread producer (and James's sister) Grace Tatter want…

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Introducing NHPR's "The Final Days of Sgt. Tibbs" 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Endless Thread is thrilled to introduce you to a new podcast from our friends at NHPR’s Document team. That’s the team behind other great narrative shows like Bear Brook and The 13th Step. For the past six months, NHPR reporter Todd Bookman has been spending a lot of time thinking about… a cat. This cat’s name is Sergeant Tibbs – he’s 19. Tibbs goe…

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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 182 Pat Golden (Musician) 1:16:10

2M ago1:16:10

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On this episode we have the one and only Pat Golden! Pat is an amazing muscician in town that plays acoustic outlaw country. We discuss his upbringing, how he got into music and life in general. Check it out and show him some love!

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Nothing Violent 24:45

2M ago24:45

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There's a conspiracy theory on Reddit right now suggesting that Reddit is using aggressive tools to hide posts praising or supporting Luigi Mangione's alleged execution-style killing of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. Endless Thread looks at what is going on with Luigi memes on this platform: the Nintendo character memes… and the othe…

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Introducing Levittown, new podcast from Kaleidescope and Bloomberg 30:32

2M ago30:32

30:32

Have you ever been deepfaked? Or maybe this is just a new fear – that photos of you end up online that are you – but not really you? What would you do? For an increasing number of people – especially women – this is becoming a reality. So much so that a recent bill in Congress called the “Take It Down” Act has found some incredibly rare bipartisan …

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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 181 Dr. Tom (Musician, Scientist) 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

1:09:09

On this episode we have the wonderful Dr. Tom. Dr. Tom is a local musician and scientist who keeps killing it in his field. We discuss music, his life, and his field of science! check it out and don't forget to show him some love!

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Toyota Hilux trucks - why are they popular online and in war zones? 31:59

2M ago31:59

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In April of 2024, a group of aid workers were killed by Israeli Defense Forces while bringing food to Central Gaza. The IDF had alleged that its military analysts had identified a gunman on top of one of the trucks carrying supplies, suggesting it was a military vehicle, not an aid vehicle. In the online debate following the event, a familiar trope…

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How One Successful Serial Entrepreneur Broke out of Unhappiness | S03 | 2025 | Episode 24 50:19

2M ago50:19

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In this episode of the Stop Digging Podcast, host Susan discusses the theme of Global Works and highlights issues of success and happiness in today's workforce. Joined by bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Betsy Pepine, the conversation delves into the metaphorical boxes that bind us and how to dismantle them for a more fulfilling life. Key…

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How to responsibly leak information to the press 25:26

2M ago25:26

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Well, the messaging app Signal has been in the news recently, thanks to a snafu in which prominent federal defense officials mistakenly added The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, to a group chat in which they discussed military strikes in Yemen. This whole situation reminds us of another conversation we've been having as a team about h…

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Adrián and the Whale 23:36

2M ago23:36

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There are moments that define each of our lives. Some we can predict: graduations, marriages, births, death. Others? Not so much. And in the year 2025, sometimes, if the stars align just so, you may find that moment explode online. That's what happened to 23-year-old Adrián Simancas. Last month, he was paddling the Straight of Magellan, with his fa…

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Bonus: A conversation with Hasan Piker 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Last week, we introduced you to the wildly popular, albeit controversial, streamer and self-declared socialist Hasan Piker — what he’s all about, how he’s delivering his message to millions of followers, and who he’s reaching and resonating with. When we talked to him in November, Hasan had a lot to say about the Democratic Party, about the streami…

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The Stream is Up 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Every day, seven days a week, for eight hours or more, Hasan Piker is live on the video game streaming platform Twitch. This is where he shares his political commentary with a dedicated community of viewers — many of whom fall into a particularly sought-after electoral demographic: young men. One of the dominant theories about the re-election of Pr…

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Terminally Online 30:41

3M ago30:41

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"Should I be joking at a time like this?" That's the question then 33-year-old Brooke Eby asked herself when she uploaded her first piece of TikTok comedy in 2022, about being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Brooke's since built an audience of hundreds of thousands of people who are rooting for, and laughing with, her. Sometimes it gets weird. B…

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How To Use Conversational Intelligence to Create a Non-Toxic Culture | S03 | 2025 | Episode 23 52:34

3M ago52:34

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In this episode of the Stop Digging Podcast, host Susan discusses global toxic work environments and the impact on mental health with guest Maria Escobar Borden, president of the Creating We Institute. They delve into Conversational Intelligence (CIQ), a methodology based on neuroscience, that transforms workplace conversations and relationships to…

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Welcome to the Jam 32:39

3M ago32:39

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Everybody get up, it's time to slam now! Yes, this episode is about the 1996 movie "Space Jam," starring NBA legend Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes. Rather, it's about the website for "Space Jam," which is still up and functioning nearly 30 years later. Amory and Ben talk to the hilarious team behind this digital artifact and hear the unlikely …

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Introducing On Point: The Internet Archive is in danger 31:17

3M ago31:17

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We’re coming to you with a special offering today. It’s an episode about the internet… from our friends just a few cubicles over here at WBUR: On Point. Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti, On Point is a unique, curiosity-driven combination of original reporting, newsmaker interviews, first-person stories, and in-depth analysis, making the world more inte…

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Love in 60 Seconds 34:19

4M ago34:19

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Wanda Brewer was grieving. After losing her brother, she found comfort in an unexpected place: a soap-opera-esque story on Instagram told in 60-second increments. The story? A mafia boss torn between power, family and love. Wanda’s not alone. Millions are bingeing these bite-sized, ultra-dramatic vertical shorts, where sexy werewolves, ruthless bil…

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DeepSeek's Diss Track 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

In 2022, people around the world freaked out at the advent of ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot. In under three years, artificial intelligence has been incorporated almost everywhere in our online lives. But training the large language models, or LLMs, that power these AI assistants is hugely expensive. Or is it? Last month, a Chinese startup called DeepSe…

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Little Big RedNote 19:27

4M ago19:27

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Sometimes, after a long day speaking English, former WBUR podcast fellow Cici Yu just wants to zone out and spend time on the internet where everyone is speaking her native language, Chinese. Her app of choice? Xiaohongshu, or RedNote. So, when Cici logged on recently to find a feed filled with English-speaking Americans, she was surprised. Show no…

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Discussing Challenges & Unique Opportunities in the Navajo Nation | S03 | 2025 | Episode 22 59:25

4M ago59:25

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In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, host Susan and guest Chuck Harper from the organization Across Nations discuss the impacts and challenges faced by Navajo and other Indigenous communities. They explore the work of non-profits, focusing on faith-based initiatives, gap year programs for youth, and small business incubators to foster entre…

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Does Steven Seagal really know karate? 38:05

4M ago38:05

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There's a burning question that keeps coming up in internet communities, YouTube explainers, and interviews with stunt people from the film industry: does Steven Seagal actually know martial arts? In our current news environment, where conspiracy theories abound and the truth can feel elusive, this somewhat silly question keeps getting asked. But a…

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Butlerian Jihad 22:30

4M ago22:30

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It's 2025. HBO's "Dune: Prophecy" is one of the most popular shows streaming, and the federal government just announced massive spending on artificial intelligence. The inspiration for "Dune: Prophecy" is in part a prophecy, of sorts, from 1872: One about humans becoming subservient to "thinking machines." What can a 150-year-old text teach us abou…

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Episodes we love: The Scream 35:41

5M ago35:41

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If you typed “inauguration” into your web browser anytime between 2017 and 2020, you likely saw an image of a person in a neon green jacket, black winter hat and glasses screaming “Nooooooooooo!” That person was Jess, who was in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2017 to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Jess told their story to Endle…

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Dox Glasses 29:28

5M ago29:28

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Kashif Hoda was getting onto a Southbound train at Harvard Square when a young man said he recognized him. The doors closed before he got a chance to ask the young man how, or who he was. A month later, the answer came in the form of a viral video. Harvard students AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardefyio modified Meta's smart glasses so that you can searc…

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Discover Safer Aethetic Medicine Practices | S03 | 2025 | Episode 21 58:06

5M ago58:06

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In this episode of the Stop Digging podcast, we introduce the new Global Works theme and discuss the growing niche of aesthetics in the healthcare industry with Dr. Robert Tracy. Dr. Tracy, a board-certified family doctor with a passion for regenerative medicine, explains various non-invasive aesthetic procedures and their benefits for both men and…

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Sandwiches of History 34:08

5M ago34:08

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Barry Enderwick got kicked out of college. Then, in the early aughts, he became the first graphic designer for a little start-up media company you may have heard of: Netflix. But today, the Internet knows Barry as the guy behind the beloved and wildly popular "Sandwiches of History" accounts, where he recreates historical sandwich recipes from old …

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Episodes We Love: Swedengate 41:30

5M ago41:30

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When a Redditor said that he was expected to stay in his Swedish friend's bedroom while the friend ate dinner with his family, the internet exploded with hot takes. Is Sweden the most inhospitable country in the world? We talk to the individuals at the center of the Swedengate saga, including the OP himself. We also delve into how questioning cultu…

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Next 2 The Lamp - Ep. 179 J-Misty (Musician/Geologist) 1:49:18

5M ago1:49:18

1:49:18

This episode is wild. We talk to an amzing person who is a Geologist as well as a great musician from my town. He plays the guitar, mandolin, and who knows what else. He is also pretty good with rocks. Check this out and don't forget to show him some love!

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You'll never believe what happens in our MrBeast explainer... 44:19

6M ago44:19

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Jimmy Donaldson — AKA "MrBeast" — has taken YouTube by storm, racking up more than 330 million subscribers with his cleverly edited videos of stunts ranging from performative philanthropy to Fear Factor-esque challenges. Ryan Broderick, creator of the Garbage Day newsletter and host of the podcast Panic World, tells Ben and Amory about the awkward …

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The Internet Does Its Thing with Luigi Mangione 26:49

6M ago26:49

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The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson captured the internet's attention last week. Then, a suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested, and social media really went wild. Why, in a week of historic headlines from around the world, did this story captivate so many, so thoroughly? Show notes: Suspect in CEO’s Killing Had Discussed…

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Stick Nation 23:57

6M ago23:57

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Anyone who has been a kid before knows that there are few joys in life like finding a really cool stick. That is the basis of Official Stick Reviews, a viral account on Instagram that has amassed 2.5 million followers in just a year and a half. But what is it about sticks that inspires this universal enthusiasm? In this episode, Amory and Ben join …

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From Suicide Watch to Empowering Other Veterans | S02 | 2024 | Episode 20 57:52

6M ago57:52

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In this episode, veteran and veteran's advocate Garret Biss shares his transformative experience transitioning from military to civilian life, facing mental health challenges, and finding support through coaching and mentorship. The discussion highlights the complex struggles veterans face, including PTSD, addiction, and identity crises, and emphas…

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Episodes We Love: Where's the Beef? 54:32

6M ago54:32

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What if vegetables are poison? What if, instead, humans evolved to consume an animal-based diet of steak, liver, brain, testicles, eggs, butter, and milk? Shirtless influencers on TikTok and Instagram have acquired millions of followers promoting the carnivore diet. They say studies linking meat consumption and heart disease are flawed — and plant …

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The Unquenchable Thirst 30:46

7M ago30:46

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For a moment last year, it seemed like there were two types of people: those desperate for a Stanley Cup Quencher, and those who did not understand the craze around these cups at all. Headlines abounded about the 40-ounce water vessel's popularity, and so did memes poking fun at the people — mostly women — who partook in the trend. As we head into …

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Breaking Bread or Breaking Ties? 39:23

7M ago39:23

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Back in the day, we didn't have access to our weird uncle's every political thought. In the age of social media, though, we all too often do, making avoiding politics at family gatherings all the more difficult. Endless Thread listeners share their stories of familial strife, and how they plan to navigate an especially politically divisive holiday …

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Awoken by a Lamp 18:18

7M ago18:18

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"Have you ever felt a deep personal connection to a person you met in a dream only to wake up feeling terrible because you realize they never existed?" More than a decade ago, someone posted this question to Reddit. It was a popular post with many responses. But one response would go beyond the realm of popularity into something else. Internet cano…

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How to Heal, Recover, & Cope Post-Trauma | S02 | 2024 | Episode 19 47:14

7M ago47:14

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In this episode, Nancy and Susan introduce their new series on coping with health challenges, focusing on PTSD and workplace stress. They welcome Reverend Linda-Taleo Hope from New Zealand, who shares her personal experiences with spiritual trauma and provides insights on healing, community support, and achieving a '10 space' of well-being.…

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Robert A. Heinlein Book Club: Episode 103: No Time For Love (Part 1) 30:52

7M ago30:52

30:52

This is the first episode of my review of Robert Heinlein's longest work, NO TIME FOR LOVE. We are reintroduced to an old friend, Lazarus Long, as he reflects on his life (but maybe not enough reflection for this reader).By Evan Lampe

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Episode 663: James Baldwin: The Devil Finds Work (1976) 30:58

7M ago30:58

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THE DEVIL FINDS WORK was James Baldwin's final major essay and a fascinating exploration of how he has seen and experienced American (and some non-American) films over the course of his life, finding the problem at the heart of America's major cultural export.By Evan Lampe

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The Truth Social, the whole Truth Social, and nothing but the Truth Social 27:15

7M ago27:15

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Truth Social is not just a Twitter knock-off. While the social media platform that Donald Trump launched after he was banned from Twitter in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol only has about 600,000 monthly active users (of what appears to be five million total accounts), it might play an important role in the presidential election. …

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