Best Office Of Graduate Programs Podcasts (2025)

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Feedback Friday: Trump-era public health policy shifts raise alarm 51:02

14h ago51:02

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There have been significant public health policy changes under the Trump administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent statement. He announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children. This all comes as ongoing conc…

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California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years 11:20

19h ago11:20

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Brown pelicans are in trouble again — and this time it involves infant birds. This spring marks the third starvation event in four years for the iconic California seabirds. Scientists are still looking for answers. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED Overdose deaths are falling nationwide—but in California, they continue to rise. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQ…

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Update on the salvage of the MSC Baltic lll + A song about the stranded cargo ship + Food fishery protest near DFO offices + Trap Berth Day on Fogo Island 19:48

1d ago19:48

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Coast Guard's Bruce English on the status of the MSC Baltic lll + Jim Sheppard with his new song about the stranded cargo ship + Barry Fordham takes his protest for an expanded food fishery to DFO + Iris Stunzi tells us about Trap Berth Day on Fogo Island

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Biden-era rule for medical debt on credit reports in limbo; KSU 2025 grad to research information security in Belgium 50:34

2d ago50:34

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In Jan. 2025, then-Vice President Kamala Harris announced a final rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to remove medical debt from consumers’ credit reports. The policy was to take effect in March, but just like many other Biden-era actions, the Trump administration is changing course. Now, a federal judge is expected to decide in mid-J…

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Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions 11:45

2d ago11:45

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California is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite …

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Talking safety, PLB's and EPIRB's with the NL Fish Harvesting Safety Association + Mom and daughter at event featuring graduating naval architects + Wildlife and ice off the coast of Black Tickle 25:08

2d ago25:08

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Craig Parsons with the NL Fish Harvesting Safety Association on current safety campaigns + Mackenzie Piercy explains her ship design at an open house featuring graduating naval architects + Jeffrey Keefe in Black Tickle on the icebergs, bears, birds and seals in his ocean backyard

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Clean energy advocates share funding uncertainty under Trump Administration; Morris Brown valedictorian champions resilience to achieve academic excellence 50:16

3d ago50:16

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Under the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All program aimed to improve access to clean energy and solar programs. Now, under the Trump Administration, local advocates and business leaders say $7 billion, embarked for organizations nationwide, was temporarily withheld. Diamond Spratling, the founder and exe…

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From the Marines to the Boardroom: How Seton Hall Graduate Kevin Hyde Applies Military Precision to Cybersecurity Leadership 33:00

3d ago33:00

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🎙️ New Episode Alert! In the latest episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, I sit down with Kevin Hyde, President and Co-founder of Layer 8 Security, to explore the evolving world of cybersecurity, the realities of CMMC 2.0 compliance, and why the human element is just as critical as the technology. Kevin shares expert insights on how Layer 8…

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Ethiopian Woman Flees Torture, But Still Facing Deportation 11:31

3d ago11:31

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Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture. But it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled…

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Tangled up in a lot of gear; efforts made to free a humpback on the west coast + A new crop of bright young students from the naval architecture program at the Marine Institute 19:27

3d ago19:27

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An extraordinary effort to free a humpback by the Whale Release and Strandings group + Designing ships, students in the naval architecture program at the Marine Institute talk about their futures

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Federal cuts hit community violence intervention programs; Mother, 3 daughters graduate together from GSU 50:15

4d ago50:15

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Federal funding cuts are impacting community violence intervention (CVI) programs. CJ Jones, the founder of Dream Builders of Atlanta, Chee'Tara Alexander, the co-founder of H.O.P.E. Hustlers, and Amber Goodwin, founder of the Community Justice Action Fund, discuss how funding cuts are impacting their work and the actions they are now taking. We co…

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Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers 11:40

4d ago11:40

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May marks the beginning of harvest season when some 800,000 farmworkers in California get to work picking food that lands on tables around the world. Though agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, many farmworkers on the Central Coast don't have enough to eat. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A school board in Temecula, that’s been em…

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People, polar bears and a documentary maker on the Great Northern Peninsula + Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards recipients + Fish harvester Brendan Gould on a seal and herring video 19:11

4d ago19:11

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Monica Engel tells us about her documentary on human - polar bear interaction on the Great Northern Peninsula + Recipients of the Turning the Tide Marine Industry Awards announced + Brendan Gould tells us about his video showing seals chasing herring in the bay

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What Makes A Song Song Of The Summer 11:35

5d ago11:35

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Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without the perfect summer music playlist. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report A race known as the “triathlon of the art world” is underway this Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County. Founded in 1969, it’s…

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Fighting for better search and rescue resources in Labrador + Plenty of jobs for seafarers, the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation points out urgent workforce gaps 20:44

5d ago20:44

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Jeanette Russell, founder of the Labrador Coalition for Search and Rescue, continues to push for better search and rescue capabilities + The Canadian Marine Careers Foundation is trying to bring attention to "critical labour and skills shortages in the country's marine transportation sector."

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Finding the Best Grad School Fit: Academic, Personal, and Professional Advice 19:01

5d ago19:01

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Choosing the right graduate program is a big decision that can shape your academic, professional, and personal future. In this episode of Victors in Grad School, Dr. Christopher Lewis brings together a diverse panel of enrollment management professionals and industry experts from across the country to answer a critical question: What’s one piece of…

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Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood 11:46

8d ago11:46

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Six people are presumed dead after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group, a music talent agency based in the San Diego area, confirms that it lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro. California is suing the federal government for blocking the state’s ability to se…

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Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals 11:38

9d ago11:38

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Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block Californi…

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Protesting elogs outside DFO headquarters in St. John's + A smart buoy is being prepared for Hermitage Bay 21:22

9d ago21:22

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Fish harvester Amanda Boutcher on why she staged a protest over elogs at DFO headquarters in St. John's + A smart buoy for Hermitage Bay will monitor sea conditions - we head to the Marine Institute in Holyrood for a look at the large yellow buoy.

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GSU database with historical information of enslaved people now available; Morehouse grad’s mission for transformative change in education 50:24

10d ago50:24

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A team of Georgia State University researchers have compiled historical data of thousands of enslaved people from Georgia and other southern states. The information dates to before the Civil War. It’s called the Data Mining and Mapping Antebellum Georgia. Elizabeth J. West, a professor of English and co-director of Georgia State University’s Center…

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Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding 11:30

10d ago11:30

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Lawyers for San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are back in court Wednesday. They’re fighting with the Trump administration over new rules around homelessness funding. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Teachers in Temecula can teach about race without fear of running afoul of the school board, at least for now. This comes after a California Appeals C…

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Fishing for Success held an event that that celebrated Cassie Brown's book 'Death on the Ice' + It's slow, but oil is being pumped off the grounded MSC Baltic III 20:52

10d ago20:52

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Seal tastings, an archival exhibit, and lots of people eager to take part in a live reading of "Death on the Ice" + Bruce English of the Canadian Coast Guard with the latest on the salvage operation of the MSC Baltic III.

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Coffee Conversations: Morehouse School of Medicine at 50 years & beyond 55:11

11d ago55:11

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The latest data suggests, there are more than 150 accredited medical schools in the U.S. However, only four of them, less than 3%, are located on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is one of those institutions. The Atlanta-based institution, regarded as being one of the nation’s t…

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California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster" 11:40

11d ago11:40

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Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose th…

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Gary Collins talks about his new book 'The Lucky Seven: The Story of the Elite Navigator' + We look back at how the life-raft from the Elite Navigator is used for training 25:11

11d ago25:11

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Gary Collins on the research involved to write a book on the F/V Elite Navigator rescue + From January 2025, Marcel O'Brien and Jim Chidley of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary show us what's inside the Elite Navigator's life-raft.

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Remembering Malcolm X’s revolutionary legacy 100 years after his birth; Spelman 2025 mathematics grad to pursue a career as an aerospace engineer 50:22

12d ago50:22

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Monday marks what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. Akinyele Umoja, a professor in the department of Africana Studies at Georgia State University, talks more about the Muslim minister and civil and human rights leader’s life and legacy, from his early years when he was known as “Detroit Red” to his period within the Nation of Islam. Profe…

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Independent California Pharmacies Brace For Tariffs On Imported Medication 11:45

12d ago11:45

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Law enforcement authorities are seeking help to piece together the timeline of their primary suspect in the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic over the weekend. Authorities identified 25 year old Twentynine Palms Guy Edward Bartkus in connection with the bombing and said he was likely killed in the blast. (Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR) …

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From Artist to Leader: Barb Whitney’s Journey in Arts Administration 15:10

12d ago15:10

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Thinking about graduate school can sometimes feel overwhelming—especially if you’ve spent years building a career and are contemplating a return to the classroom. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis sat down with Barb Whitney, an accomplished artist, educator, and arts administrator, to discuss her inspi…

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Feedback Friday: Where does the U.S. stand five years after the 2020 racial justice movement 50:34

15d ago50:34

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In the summer of 2020, it appeared the United States was experiencing a racial awakening. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked global protests and declarations for racial justice and equity. Corporations pledged their support to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and the Black Lives Matter philosophy. For …

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Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work 11:35

15d ago11:35

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As the state legislature works to tackle a $12 billion budget deficit, a bill aimed at delivering vital resources right to farmworkers’ front doors is being put on hold. It’s modeled after an existing program run by Ayudando Latinos a Soñar, a nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report The federal government and…

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Outspoken fisherman says DFO was heavy-handed in seizing his cell phone as part of a fishing violation investigation + NL's tourism department launches Hello Humpback - a website to help track the whales ... 18:33

16d ago18:33

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Jason Sullivan, inshore vice president with the FFAW, says his privacy is being violated because fisheries officers seized his mobile phone as part of an investigation + Director of Tourism Marketing Darrell Smith says tour boat operators are very pleased with the launch of HelloHumpback.ca.

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: New PTA association for special needs students; Georgia woman with rare condition empowers others 49:20

16d ago49:20

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Georgia has formed its first PTSA with a focus on special needs students. Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association was established to provide advocacy for special needs students and their families across the state – a group that lacks resources outside of the Atlanta metro area. Rose talks with Lola Green, the founder and executive dire…

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Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death 11:40

16d ago11:40

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Across California, families have had to fight, sometimes for years, just to learn what happened to their loved ones in police custody. Darryl Mefferd wasn't under arrest when he died after an encounter with Vallejo police in 2016. Local officials ruled his death an accidental drug overdose and for years, that's where the story ended. But new record…

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Ocean Trout Canada on the recent escape of steelhead trout from a marine site + Why there's a going to be a live reading of Cassie Brown's 1972 book, 'Death on the Ice' 19:00

16d ago19:00

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Sheldon George of Ocean Trout Canada says they're trying to determine how many trout escaped from a farm site near St. Alban's + Kimberly Orren of Fishing for Success talks about the upcoming live reading of "Death on the Ice."

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Applications Open for the 75th Lateral OHP Academy 28:30

17d ago28:30

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In this episode, we talk to Troopers Chris Wade and Weston Baker, who are both graduates of the last lateral academy, OHP's 73rd Academy. As we open applications for the next lateral, the OHP 75th Academy, these troopers talk about their decision to leave a law enforcement job with another agency and join the OHP. Hear what they thought of the expe…

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Challenges of Participating in CA's Budget Process 11:30

17d ago11:30

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It’s budget season at the State Capitol, which means grassroots advocates from around California come to plead for the funding they need for key community programs and projects. But, participating in the budget process and public committee hearings can be a heavy lift – especially for those outside Sacramento’s high-powered lobbyist class. (Reporte…

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An update on the proposed National Marine Conservation area off northern Labrador + Meet some of the students working at the new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Lab at Memorial 18:44

18d ago18:44

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Nunatsiavut's deputy minister of Lands and Natural Resources Jim Goudie says the NMCA off Torngat Mountains National Park is still on track to be the first in NL + Hear from some of the students working on ways to store carbon under the seabed at MUN's new CCUS lab.

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GLAAD Down South amplifying Southern LGBTQ voices; Coalition calls for change to officer pursuit policies; Emory grads on business, identity, and lifelong learning 50:47

18d ago50:47

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GLAAD is the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. Last year, Darian Aaron, the director of Local News: U.S. South, founded GLAAD Down South to expand GLAAD’s work, specifically making sure accurate and inclusive narratives about LGBTQ Southerners and people living with HIV are told in th…

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An Aging Homeless Population Amidst A Push by Newsom to Ban Encampments 11:30

18d ago11:30

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In recent years, the population of homeless people has aged, with about 20% of them now 55 or older. Many have never been homeless before. (Reporter: Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio) Conservative activists are welcoming an announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom this week pushing cities to ban homeless encampments across California. Advocates …

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Memorial University is training a new workforce in carbon capture utilization and storage + Chef Chris Mercer has tips to cook fish like the pros 21:52

19d ago21:52

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Process engineering professor Lesley James says the students at the new Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Lab at MUN will help create a new industry in NL + Chef Chris Mercer of the Post Taphouse in Torbay is giving a workshop on how to fillet and cook fish.

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Legal expert on inmates’ mistaken releases in Georgia; Oglethorpe 2025 grad on consulting career, helping Kenyan women 50:42

19d ago50:42

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In March, a convicted murderer was released from the Clayton County Jail by mistake. The family of his victim and Clayton County officials say they were not alerted until days later. The inmate was eventually apprehended almost three weeks later, not far from the Florida hometown of his victim’s family. Today we’re asking, how often are inmates rel…

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Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities 11:44

19d ago11:44

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that funds programs in libraries nationwide. In March, President Trump signed an executive order to slash the agency’s funding. And California's Braille and Talking Book Library, which serves the state's blind and print-disabled community, could be hit by these cuts. Reporter: Jasmine…

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Overcoming Challenges: Kevin Sellon Talks Disabilities, Graduate School, and Advocacy 21:02

19d ago21:02

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Graduate school is a transformative journey for many, but for Kevin Sellon, it became a bridge between his military service, personal challenges, and his passion for making a difference in the lives of others. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis sat down with Kevin, a master’s student in public administr…

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Rough Water Traps speaks out about alleged intimidation tactics from the ASP + Barry Fordham takes his campaign for the food fishery to Ottawa 19:12

20d ago19:12

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Rough Water Traps owner Matthew O'Leary says despite threats, his company did not need to comply with ASP demands + Barry Fordham of the Food Fishery Fighters is still hopeful DFO will make changes to the summer recreational cod fishery.

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: How CareYaya, college students are addressing loneliness in seniors; Feedback Friday: How can Georgia best support indie TV and filmmakers? 49:37

22d ago49:37

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CareYaya is a healthcare tech startup that connects college students with families in need of caregiving services. Neal K. Shah, the co-founder and CEO of CareYaya, and Hannah Imolode, a CareYaya Joygiver and student at Georgia State University, discuss how CareYaya is celebrating seniors in Georgia and across the country through a Mother's Day Ini…

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Newly-built Passageways Help Wildlife Safely Cross Roads 11:42

22d ago11:42

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Los Angeles County's Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is a 90-million-dollar bridge now under construction. It's designed to connect green spaces between a freeway so animals can cross safely. But animals don’t need these kinds of crossings to be so expensive and fancy. There are smaller and cheaper ways to cross the road. Guest: Seth Riley, Biologist, …

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FFAW accuses Association of Seafood Producers of intimidation + FFAW rep for Placentia Bay and south coast says harvesters frustrated with mandatory ELOGS, and low price for lobster + Northern Peninsula ... 24:07

23d ago24:07

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FFAW president Dwan Street accusing ASP of intimidation tactics + Jamie Baker, FFAW rep for area 3PS, says harvesters beyond frustrated over the apps used or electronic logging + Jeff Griffin, FFAW rep for area 14A, says cold water temperature affecting beginning of lobster season.

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Georgia attorneys and immigration rights advocates respond to Trump’s crackdown on student visas 49:01

23d ago49:01

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Despite legal status for international students being restored after the Trump administration revoked their visas, the White House vows to keep targeting international students deemed disruptive. Meanwhile, advocates and legal experts fear this won't be the government's last attempt to target international students. On today’s edition of “Closer Lo…

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California's Tiny Home Boom Signals Hope In Housing Crisis Though Challenges Remain 11:12

23d ago11:12

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A bill introduced in the state legislature by Sacramento Democratic Assembly member Maggy Krell aims to increase penalties for loitering to solicit minors for sex. But a provision specifically aimed at soliciting 16- and 17-year olds has divided state Democrats, and given Republicans a political opportunity to criticize their opponents. Reporter: L…

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A method for catching tuna is causing problems in the world's oceans + The Wooden Boat Museum was docked in Mount Pearl to help students learn about boat building 22:02

24d ago22:02

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Laurenne Schiller, a postdoc research fellow at Dalhousie and Carleton, is the lead author of a study on the damaging effects of drifting fish aggregating devices to catch tuna + Some junior high students use some old-fashioned tools to learn about boat building.

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