Best Rick Reynolds Podcasts (2025)

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R.L. Stine Loves Scaring Kids 37:27

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It’s Halloween…so who better to follow up our conversations about middle school reading than R.L. Stine? With over 400 titles to his name (the latest being The Last Sleepover In the Goosebumps House of Shiver series) this man has been scaring kids for decades and decades. And oh wow, are his stories worth the price of admission?! Join us as we talk…

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Rick Riordan and Katherine Rundell Explore the Middle School Reading Crisis 38:07

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We knew that reading levels were in fluctuation, but we had no idea there was a Middle School reading crisis. According to the NWEA (The Northwest Evaluation Association which measures academic and student standards) only 30% of 8th graders are reading at grade level or above. Why? How did we get here and how do we get back on track raising great r…

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Erin Connor | Six String Southern Productions | I'm a firm believer that experiences are what makes life worth it and makes life colorful and bright and enjoyable 26:20

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In this episode of Waves of Impact, host Ali Green sits down with Erin Connor, Marketing and PR Coordinator at Six String Southern Productions, a concert promotion company based in Athens, Georgia. Six String Southern Productions works across the Southeast—from Virginia to Florida—bringing diverse entertainment experiences to communities, with a pa…

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Conversation and Compositions with Rick Sowash 49:16

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Today's guest, Rick Sowash, has composed hundreds of musical compositions and is the author of several books, including “How Music Means.”By Troy Public Radio

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Lily King Writes her Heart 30:37

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Lily King’s newest, Heart the Lover, is a sparing, funny, painful and beautiful novel about the first loves we have, and how they never really let go. The humanity, joy and sadness of the novel will keep you turning pages and keep the characters with you long after you have closed the book. We talk to her about her inspirations, her struggles in wr…

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Angela Flournoy’s Friendship Circle 32:06

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Angela Flournoy’s newest, The Wilderness was on the long list of nominees for the National Book Award, and we believe if you read it,it’s easy to see why. The story of four friends growing apart and together,it’s a lyrical work of real beauty. Over a series of decades, these fourfriends tell you in their distinct voices about the important turning …

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Clarinetist Jeremy Reynolds and Composer Jenni Brandon - Part 2 of 2 49:19

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The Book Case’s Best of Summer Review 37:50

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Sometimes we look back on a season of great podcasts (humble podcasts hosts that we are) and consider what we like best within a season. Today, we look at the summer that was. From the great epistolary novel, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans to non-stop laughs with Dave Barry to the magical world of Leigh Bardugo, there is something for everyone…

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Clarinetist Jeremy Reynolds and Composer Jenni Brandon - Part 1 of 2 49:00

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This episode features songs and conversation with special guests Jeremy Reynolds and Jenni Brandon.By Troy Public Radio

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Rhiannon Reynolds | Innisfree Hotels | Every single portion of our industry is about people. 27:38

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Join me in exploring the remarkable 25-year hospitality journey of Rhiannon Reynolds, Vice President of Operations for Innisfree Hotels, whose leadership philosophy centers on a fundamental truth, this business is entirely about people. Reynolds exemplifies the perfect blend of industry expertise and academic excellence, serving as an adjunct profe…

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Leigh Bardugo Makes Magic 31:41

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Leigh Bardugo has written some masterful fantasy. And, the Six of Crows Duology (that means there is only two books in the series) is about to turn 10 years old. So we celebrate the anniversary of these two great reads with an in depth conversation with their author, Leigh Bardugo. Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom tell the story of a small street g…

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Joanne Harris and the Literary Beauty of Chocolat 45:40

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Joanne Harris is the writer of the “Chocolat" series, which began with the famous Chocolat (also made into a movie with Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp) which spawned three sequels all continuing the story of the mysterious, talented and independent Vianne and her daughters as they struggle to find their place in the world. But in her newest contr…

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Renowned Korean Clarinetist Wonkak Kim - September 16th, 2025 49:00

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Tim Phillips's latest guest, Wonkak Kim, is the first Korean clarinetist to have performed Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on basset clarinet in a nationally broadcasted concert with Seungnam Philharmonic Orchestra in South Korea. Kim has played around the world and is currently an associate professor of clarinet at the University of Oregon.…

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The Reynolds Brothers and International Dot Day 35:10

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Take a moment to sit down with us to talk to the Reynolds Brothers, Peter and Paul. On Thursday of this week we appeared on GMA to talk about International Dot Day, a worldwide creativity movement inspired by The Dot, an illustrated children’s book released more than 20 years ago. Tune in to find out more about why this book means so much to so man…

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Virginia Evans and the Art of Writing Letters 39:26

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Occasionally, a book comes into your life that is a revelation. And The Correspondent by Virginia Evans was one of these books for us. A masterful epistolary novel in which the protagonist, a retired lawyer named Sybil, corresponds with…well, anyone and everyone. It’s an incredible read. Trust us. Don’t miss this great conversation with a wonderful…

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Thomas Schlesser and the Art of Art History 34:05

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Thomas Schlesser is a French Art Historian whose new novel, Mona’s Eyes is a brilliant way of exploring the great museums of Paris. When Mona, his title character, is in danger of losing her sight, her grandfather, Henri, decides to show her one work of art a week for a year in the hopes that she can absorb all the beauty of the world before she go…

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Genre-Bending Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh 49:30

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Syrian-born, Brooklyn-based Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh performs music unlike anything Host Tim Phillips has ever heard before. The internationally-known artist is today's guest on Clarinet Corner!By Troy Public Radio

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Kathy Wang Believes in Satisfaction 32:11

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Kathy Wang’s newest, The Satisfaction Café is the story of Joan Laing, her compromises, her victories, her loves and her loneliness. In this memorable story, Joan and her reflections lead us through the journey of her life…culminating in the opening of a unique, strange and lovely café.. Kathy’s writing is poignant, subtle, and Joan, her protagonis…

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Our Writer in Residence Finishes His First Draft 39:28

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J. Ryan Stradal is our Writer in Residence, if you have been following along. What does that mean? Well, we have been with him from step one since he started his fourth novel, as yet unnamed. A deeply personal novel that imagines the third act his mother might have lived if she had progressed past the age of 55. She was J.’s person, his guiding lig…

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Classics Series: Invisible Man 36:12

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Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is a feverishly paced, lyrical portrait of an unnamed African American man in the 1930’s. Hauntingly beautiful and raw, this book changed how Americans think about race. Immediately popular and the winner of the National Book Award in 1953, Ralph Ellison’s classic does not fit neatly in any literature genre (is it sati…

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Adriana Trigiani’s Romance with Italy 32:24

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Adriana Trigiani is a true joy, and her new novel, The View from Lake Como, is a love letter to Italy. Italian by birth, Italy always plays a big role in Adriana's books, and in this novel, Italy is the central character. This book contains unforgettable characters, subtle and complex relationships with the artisan beauty of marble thrown in…Adrian…

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Dr. Peter Ricci | FAU Tourism and Education | We Pay and We Play 22:27

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Listen to an amazing conversation with my friend, Dr. Peter Ricci, Hospitality & Tourism Management Director and Professor at Florida Atlantic University. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and academia, he is passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of the dynamic and diverse field. As a clinical …

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Music and Conversation with David Gould and Peter Bannister 49:00

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This time, Host Tim Phillips sits down with Bass Clarinetist David Gould, whose resume is so impressive, it's hard to believe it's real! (But yes, it is!) Tim also sits down with Pianist Peter Bannister. Peter is a frequent musical collaborator and a composer.By Troy Public Radio

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Stacey Abrams Makes AI a Murder Suspect 37:53

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Stacey Abrams is a prolific figure in American history. And although her bread and butter come from political organization and practicing law, a lot of her heart is wrapped up in writing. A writer with many titles to her name, her newest, Coded Justice puts forth a murder that may very well have been committed by a rogue AI system. Is it possible a…

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Dennard Dayle Writes Some Serious Satire 42:38

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Dennard Dayle has written a laugh out loud satire about the Civil War. It’s both risky and ambitious and he pulls it off beautifully in How to Dodge a Cannonball. It’s a novel about Anders, a man totally unequipped to handle the horrors of the Civil War, in which he switches sides three times. How to Dodge a Cannonball is moving, the language is bo…

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Sophie Elmhirst Takes Us to Sea 31:43

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Sophie Elmhirst has done something extraordinary. In her new book, Marriage at Sea, she rediscovers and adds new mystery to the true story of Maurice and Maralyn Bailey, who, on their journey across the world, lost their boat and were forced to live on a life raft for 117 days. How did they do it? How did they FEEL about doing it? Sophie, in her im…

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Chris Chibnall Masters the Mystery 35:50

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It’s been a while since we have covered a good mystery on the Book Case, so this week, take a seat by a book that will keep you guessing. Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall is both a terrific old-fashioned mystery combined with a modern police procedural drama and EVERYONE in the town is a suspect. Kate read it in 36 hours, Charlie in about …

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Classics Series: To Kill a Mockingbird 36:52

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It’s the third in our classics analysis series! To Kill a Mockingbird is one of America’s favorite novels. Is it worth its weight in the public’s love? Is Atticus Finch the hero we always thought, and does Go Set a Watchman call the novel’s moralism into question? We examine these questions with two Harper Lee scholars, Michele Reutter and Jonathan…

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Two Amazing Booksellers 40:26

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We have been skimping on including independent booksellers in our show lately (and we are sorry) but here is a whole show worth of bookseller conversations! Source Books in Detroit Michigan is owned by Janet Webster Jones. And Print: A Bookstore in Portland ME is owned by Emily Russo. These are two incredible independent booksellers with two incred…

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Brent Lane | Hospitality is a wonderful tool in your career tool belt. It’s always about how you make people feel. 23:13

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"Hospitality is a wonderful tool in your career tool belt. It’s always about how you make people feel." Amazing gathering that intersects hospitality, tourism, education, and hosts who LOVE all things Pensacola (area). Special thanks to Jackson's Steakhouse. Check out this staple in downtown Pensacola. https://jacksonsrestaurant.com/ Brent Lane and…

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Jess Walter is So Far Gone 42:05

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Jess Walter has written a book that is funny, compulsively readable, and complex. In So Far Gone, he reminds us, in a world that sometimes seems to have gone crazy, you escape society at your own peril. Can you escape the world into isolation or is life only meaningful when you live it for and with others? We ask the very talented Jess Walter that …

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Supporting Planters' Wives // Siân Robinson 16:22

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Life as a planter's wife can be stressful, lonely, and tiring. How can they maintain their joy and continue to thrive in their relationships with God, their husband, and others? Relationships within the church, pressures on their husband, and spiritual exhaustion can make life as a ministry wife - especially in a church plant - stressful and diffic…

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Andrew Porter Writes a Family Story 32:15

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Andrew Porter’s newest, The Imagined Life, is a beautiful and atmospheric novel following a man on a search for his father, who disappeared decades ago. Tangled up in the complications of academia, the issues of exploring sexuality, and the haunting visions of the inappropriate parties his parents threw in his backyard, Stephen struggles to piece t…

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Intercultural Church Planting // Rick Raja 14:17

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How do we appropriately reflect and embody the different cultures in our churches? Jesus' commission to the church was to make disciples of all nations, to the ends of the earth. To reach all nations, and to serve all nations, we need to better reflect the diverse cultures represented. But, our cultural lies, blind spots, and biases can be barriers…

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A Helpful Feedback Culture // Josh Monteiro 8:46

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How can we create good feedback loops and avoid feeling overly sensitive to criticism? The book of Proverbs encourages us to get wisdom and feedback (Proverbs 15:22, 15:31). It is important to cultivate a culture of feedback in church life to benefit from the wisdom of the whole body of the church. Such a culture creates an environment where people…

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Our Writer in Residence Talks Endings 35:47

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Another installment of our Writer in Residence series, and J. Ryan Stradal is two chapters away from the end! How did he get here? What are his goals as he finishes his latest and most personal book? We find out with great excitement. We also talk to Nefer Book Café owner, Lonna Dawson, who will inspire you to expand your reading horizons. Join us.…

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Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Masoud Nafey 44:11

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Dr. Masoud Nafey is a technology expert who brings a wide array of views about how Optometry might utilize the tools at their discretion to best connect with the 21st century health and eye care consumer. He provides an excellent insight to how we might advance as a profession while the patients advance toward more of a consumerist approach to cons…

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Dave Barry Was And Is The Class Clown 37:11

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Dave Barry is one of the funniest writers alive, and he makes it look so easy. How and why does he do it? Enter Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass, his first and probably only memoir which is packed full of laugh out loud moments. It’s also peppered with thoughts on how he got through college, memories of his mother and father, his …

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Richard Russo Talks Life and Art 40:24

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Richard Russo is an American treasure. The writer of so many great novels (Empire Falls, Straight Man), we strongly encourage you to read his newest, Life and Art, which is a collection of essays. We know that so many people say, ESSAYS? Yes, essays, and they are spectacular. These are not arguments shoved in your face. These are thoughtful life re…

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Warren Sonnen | O'Riley's Irish Pub 13:32

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In this episode of Waves of Impact, Nicole sits down with Warren Sonnen of the family-owned hospitality group behind O'Riley's Irish Pub, Sir Richard's Public House, and Mugs & Jugs. The conversation explores how these long-standing Pensacola establishments have become integral to the local Pensacola vibe. Warren discusses how he became interested …

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Planning Your Training // Graham Beynon 12:05

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The more training and knowledge you have, the more helpful you will be as you serve those in your church. So what kind of training should you do? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Graham Beynon is FIEC's Head of Local Ministries, helping churches and their lead…

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Choosing Church Roles // Ray Evans 11:48

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Finding the right role to serve in at church is important. What do we need to think about as we consider what role is right for us? The SHAPE acronym can help when considering roles in the church: Spiritual gifts; Heart; Abilities; Personality; Experiences. Finding a role that plays to your strengths in these areas will enable you to be most effect…

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Dealing with Change // Dawn Thomson 10:21

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Church ministry is always changing, and we are always changing too. How can we embrace and enjoy change as it happens? This talk is one of the Snapshots from Journeys 2025, addressing what it's like to be in ministry and the skills required. Dawn Thomson serves as the Outreach and Women's Worker at Spen Valley Church in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire,…

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Jemimah Wei is the GMA Book Club Pick! 32:31

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Jemimah Wei’s The Original Daughter is the GMA book club pick for May, and we loved it. In some ways, this book is not just a compelling family drama, but it is also a thoughtful depiction of Singapore, a country often misunderstood by Americans as being simply a home for glamour and high tech discovery. This novel centers around the lives of every…

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Clarinet Corner - Mozart and the Clarinet with Special Guest Marie Ross - Part 2 of 2 49:13

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The second of two episodes featuring Marie Ross, Senior Lecturer of Music at The University of Auckland!By Troy Public Radio

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We Get a Little Deeper with David K. Shipler 36:31

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We loved talking to David K. Shipler so much that we wanted to squeeze one more show out of our conversation. We talked so much on our last episode about the role of interpreters in journalism, but we also talked about going from fiction to nonfiction and the importance of good journalism, now more than ever. We hope you enjoy as much as we did. Fi…

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Clarinet Corner - Mozart and the Clarinet with Special Guest Marie Ross - Part 1 of 2 49:13

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If it weren't for Mozart, would we be sitting here talking about the clarinet? We'll tackle this question and more in the first of two episodes featuring Marie Ross, Senior Lecturer of Music at The University of Auckland!By Troy Public Radio

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David K. Shipler Interprets Interpreters 33:52

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The Interpreter is a beautiful book about the end of the war in Vietnam and one interpreter’s story as his country is torn apart and remade over and over throughout his lifetime. David K. Shipler is arguably one of the greatest journalists of our time. A veteran reporter who wrote about Russia, Vietnam, and Israel (to name a few), he has a Pulitzer…

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Hospitality Roundtable | 5 Years Later - From Crisis to Prosperity | Entire Session 50:52

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Hospitality Roundtable: 5 Years Later - From Crisis to Prosperity Five years ago, we gathered at Timeless Tanglewood for what began as a discussion about our local hospitality industry. Then, the whole world shut down. The Hospitality Roundtable quickly evolved into a vital gathering where local leaders helped each other navigate unprecedented chal…

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Hospitality Roundtable | 5 Years Later - From Crisis to Prosperity | Part 1 25:44

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Hospitality Roundtable: 5 Years Later - From Crisis to Prosperity Short on time? This is part 1 of the Hospitality Roundtable. Five years ago, we gathered at Timeless Tanglewood for what began as a discussion about our local hospitality industry. Then, the whole world shut down. The Hospitality Roundtable quickly evolved into a vital gathering wher…