Learn American English with your host Michael DiGiacomo from Happy English in New York City. Michael has been teaching English since 1994. This is an English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) podcast that brings you fun, practical, and useful English lessons which are ideal for intermediate and advanced level English learners everywhere. This podcast is perfect for university students, business professionals, homemakers, retirees and anyone who is interested ...
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Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Hosted ...
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Editors at eClinicalMedicine, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to this open access journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from maternal health in the perinatal period and beyond to access to cancer care for people experiencing homelessness, the impact of weight bias in health care to oral treatments for MRSA skin infections, and more.
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By celebrating the diverse experiences and interests of the Study Group Leaders and members who make up OLLI at American University, this podcast’s goal is to provide information about the wonderful courses and people at the heart of our OLLI at AU, while sparking curiosity and maybe a conversation or two.
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Study Music Podcasts cover quality independent music, art & events. Here you’ll find a mix of podcasts, from weekly shorts to fully produced shows - with interviews, exclusive artist mixes, single debuts, track breakdowns, production talk, tips & techniques from behind the scenes, music industry discussion, recommendations and more!
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RAPM Focus is devoted to exploring the provocative and impactful aspects of the research published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (RAPM) - rapm.bmj.com. Authors are joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Brian Sites, and other members of the RAPM Editorial Board to discuss and debate the findings that matter most for clinicians, patients, and policy makers. Topical coverage includes all aspects of acute, perioperative, transitional, and chronic pain medicine. At RAPM, we believe well-done pa ...
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Daniella Mestyanek Young is a captivating figure in the study of cults and group psychology. Raised in the notorious Children of God cult, she escaped as a teenager and later joined the U.S. military, where she specialized in studying terrorists and other extreme groups as a military intelligence officer. Daniella holds a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Harvard Extension School and is the author of "Uncultured," a critically acclaimed memoir. Today, she is a scho ...
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If you’re looking for a warm church that commits to an intensely pertinent Gospel in the Reformed tradition of the Christian faith, we invite you to worship with us. Our 1,800 members come from across West Michigan and gather weekly in our sanctuary for relevant Biblical preaching, beautiful music, and inspiring worship. We expand our worship through intentional outreach in our community and world, attentive care for our members, and plenty of spiritual enrichment and social opportunities fo ...
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This podcast site shares thoughts and perspectives concerning practical notions and methodologies for all -- regardless of level of experience or knowledge -- who are curious, interested or an ongoing student/practitioner of Himalayan (aka Tibetan) Buddhism. These podcasts are products of The Chenrezig Project, a Buddhist study/discussion group located in Northern Colorado, USA. Mark Winwood, a member of the undergraduate Psychology teaching faculty at Naropa University in Boulder, is the Ch ...
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The Way of a Worshiper: A Saddleback Church Small Group Study
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Are you looking for God? The pursuit of God is the chase of a life time. In fact, its been going on since the day you were born. The question is: Have you been the hunter or the prey? This small group study is not about music. Its not even about going to church. Its about living your life as an offering of worship to God. Its about tapping into the source of power to live the Christian life. And its about discovering the secret to friendship with God. In this four-week study, Buddy Owens, au ...
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The Bible Roots Podcast is all about Bible Engagement. Designed for pastors who long to see people effectively engage the Bible. Our discussions will stimulate your thinking and give you creative and effective ideas you can use to help the people you lead engage with God’s Word in such a way that it transforms their lives, their families lives and the lives of their church.
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A podcast from the Shakespeare and Music Study Group, hosted by Michael Graham and Michelle Assay. Interviews with academics, composers, performers, directors and more, about the wonderful world of Shakespeare and music. Website: shakespeareandmusic.wordpress.com; Twitter: @shakesmus
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Join Anthony Smith Jr. for the Cuban Excursion! A six episode podcast series that follows a group of Emory & Henry Alumni and students discussing the music, activities, food and drinks experienced in Cuba and so much more during a 10-day Study Abroad Trip.
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Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
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In August 1992, a group of seventeen Canadian leaders agreed to adopt the Charlottetown Accord, a colossal package of constitutional reforms that would have redefined the basic terms of the federation. However, less than two months later, the Accord was decisively rejected in Canada’s first — and to this day, only — nationwide referendum on the Constitution. Through interviews with ex-government ministers, constitutional negotiators, and legal experts, this series tells the story of how Cana ...
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2050 Investors — Economic and markets megatrends, ahead of 2050’s global sustainability targets
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Welcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG. Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an exploration of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050’s challenging global sustainability targets. In each episode, Kokou deep-dives into the events impacting the econom ...
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Back around 2012 to 2016, Dave Moore and Richard Sweatman spoke together about how we can better lead our Growth Groups. We're Bible loving theological types but this podcasts covers lots of pragmatics. Hopefully easy to listen to!
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Featuring 3 local musicians, otherwise known as “citrus enthusiasts”, and also otherwise known as "starving artists" This garage rock group describes the perspectives of a couple of nobodies in a dead industry, pointing out everything wrong with the world today, including society and culture Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spineapples/support
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Elected with strong bipartisan support in 2018, Senator Nathan Johnson represents the economically and demographically diverse Senate District 16, which comprises the northern part of Dallas County. Johnson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in physics from the University of Arizona, and earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He practices law in the Trial Practice Group at the law firm of Thompson & Knight. He has also composed music for the classical concert stag ...
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CONSTITUTION THURSDAY was born out of an idea that I had in February of 2009. As the Tea Party movement was really just starting to percolate, I though it would be cool to have a “Constitutional Coffee Klatch” on a regular basis at a local restaurant or bar where we could eat, drink, read and discuss the Constitution, much as our great-grand-forefathers did. That idea eventually morphed (for a number of reasons) into what was the Afternoons Live Book Guild, but the thought of a pure Constitu ...
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The Magdalene Rising Collective invites you to explore the transformative wisdom of the Bible’s Marys like never before. Through thought-provoking conversations, we aim to uncover the alternative spirit and narratives of Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, and their connection to the Divine Feminine. This podcast is more than a study of religious texts—it’s a celebration of the profound influence these Marys have had on theology, spirituality, art, and personal transformation. Together, we’ll dive ...
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Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness
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I was given a copy of The Ministry of Healing at a health expo hosted by the Apollo Theater in Harlem on September 19, 2015, and the trajectory of my life has been forever changed. Now it's time for YOU to meet Ellen and be transformed by the 8 Laws of Health outlined in The Ministry of Healing written by Ellen G. White and presented in the "Meet Ellen: Get the Key to Health & Happiness" podcast. I am Marci Kenon, IFPA-certified personal fitness trainer and lifestyle coach. In a previous lif ...
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887 – How to Use Unless, As Long As, and In Case
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Unless you have something else to do right now, You should listen to this whole podcast episode. And as long as you’re listening, why not take notes...In case you want to use the phrases from this lesson in your daily English. These three little phrases - unless, as long as, and in case - all help us talk about situations that might happen. But the…
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Stablecoins: DeFi-ing Traditional Finance with Joseph Lubin, Co-founder of Ethereum
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Stablecoins, once a niche segment of the cryptocurrency market, are rapidly emerging as a vital bridge between the digital innovation of decentralised finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). Backed by real-world assets and powered by blockchain technology, they mark a new phase in the evolution of money: from Gold (Money 1.0) to the trust-…
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Cults & The Culting of America with Knitting Cult Lady and Scot Loyd | ep50 | One Taste Sex Cult
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In this episode of Cults and the Culting of America, hosts Scot Loyd and Daniella Mestyanek Young (“the Knitting Cult Lady”) interview Ruwan, a former member of OneTaste, a so-called “orgasm cult” centered around female sexuality and human connection. Ruwan recounts his two years in the organization, explaining how he was drawn in by its promises o…
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Google Drops Rezoning Plan For Data Center, Leaders Discuss Importance of Civility, All Fountain Square Encampment Members Housed, Push Back Against Rokita’s Investigation Into Exodus
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Google has dropped its plan to rezone hundreds of acres on the southeast side of Marion County for a massive data center campus. Community leaders from across the country will gather in Carmel this weekend to discuss the importance of civility in the face of growing political violence. Everyone who was living at an encampment in Fountain Square has…
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State lawmakers say lowering the state cannabis tax is the only way to save the legal market, but youth groups funded by the tax call it a betrayal.By April Dembosky
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Hamilton Co. Says No To Vote Centers, Kirk Vigil Held In Zionsville, Teachers Could Lose License Over Kirk Comments, Data Center Decision Tonight, State Funding For Federal Detention Center
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Vote centers will not be coming to Hamilton County for upcoming elections. A crowd gathered in Zionsville Sunday night to honor the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah earlier this month. Governor Mike Braun says teachers could lose their license for making negative statements about conservative activist Charlie…
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886 - Have Got vs. Have- What’s the Difference
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You know what? I’ve got a question for you. Or… should I say, I have a question for you? Hmm. Which one sounds better? Or… are they both OK? For many English learners, “have got” can be a little confusing. I mean, we’ve got “I have a dog,” and “I’ve got a dog”… and both are correct? What’s going on here? Well today, we’re going to break it all down…
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally. One thing you need to know how to do in English is to communicate that you understood what someone said. Like if someone gives you directions on the street. You could …
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better. Today, let’s look at a commonly used conversational phrase is “by the way.” We use by the way when we want to add something to the conversation, kind of like when we need to change the topic, or bringing up an extra p…
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Citizen’s Energy Sues IHA, Buttigieg Urges Hoosiers To Oppose GOP Redistricting, BSU Fires Employee Over Online Kirk Comments, Charter School Among Highest Suspension Rates In State
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Citizens Energy Group is suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency, claiming the agency owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars in utility service payments. Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged hundreds of Hoosiers at a Statehouse rally Thursday to hold Republicans accountable if they redraw the state’s congressional map. Ball S…
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U.S. Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World with Emma Ashford
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Kelly talks with Emma Ashford about her new book, First Among Equals: U.S. Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World (Yale University Press, 2025), where she proposes a return to a more pragmatic, realist set of strategic principles, ones better suited for the emerging multipolar world, that would pursue narrower U.S. interests, cultivate the capabiliti…
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb. Every Friday, I’ll be here with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. Last week we looked at toy with, which means to consider something not so seriously. Today’s phrasal verb is th…
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IndyGo Asks For Public Feedback, New Affordable Housing In Indy, Governor Braun Could Call Special Session On Redistricting, Hamilton Co. Coroner Gets Help From Genealogy Group
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IndyGo asks for public feedback about its services through its second annual customer perception survey, launched earlier this week. Work is complete on an affordable housing complex on Indianapolis' northeast side. Governor Mike Braun suggested this week that Indiana lawmakers could return for a special session in November to redraw congressional …
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882 - Fall Vocabulary in American English
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Fall is right around the corner. Soon there will be a nip in the air as you look at the harvest moon, while sipping your pumpkin spice latte. When the season changes, so does the way we talk. So today, before Indian Summer comes, let’s dive into some seasonal vocabulary and phrases that’ll help you talk about fall just like a native speaker. Join m…
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Cults & The Culting of America with Knitting Cult Lady and Scot Loyd | ep49 | Cycle Breaking
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In this episode of Cults and the Culting of America, hosts Daniella Mestyanek Young and Scot Loyd welcome Sydney, a member of the Cult Book Club, to share her personal story of growing up in the shadow of a multigenerational cult. Sydney recounts her family’s involvement with the commune Christ Circle in the 1970s–80s, her experience being homescho…
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Local School District Supports Google Data Center, State Program PowerUp Indiana Launches, Indiana Teacher Morale Below Average, Increasing Rates Of Mental Distress Among Women
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The final vote is coming up on the controversial data center in southwest Indianapolis. Now, the local school district is supporting Google’s request to build it. A new state program could reimburse companies that promote workers and invest in training opportunities. Teacher morale is on the rise nationwide but Indiana educators aren’t feeling as o…
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Karin Modig and Yuge Zhang on longevity and health
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Karin Modig and Yuge Zhang join Charlotte Rowbottom to discuss their recent work on the disease trajectories of centenarians in Sweden, covering disease burden, the rate of disease accumulation, and patterns of multimorbidity. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(25)00328-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout…
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881 - Speaking Naturally - How Native Speakers Break Grammar Rules
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Let me say right now, this ain’t gonna be your average English lesson. And even considering that I’ve been teaching English for over 30 years, I ain’t got no problem sharing this information with you. What I’m trying to say is, would you mind if I break some grammar rules today? In this lesson, I want to show you how native speakers break grammar r…
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Former State Official Accused Of Violating Ethics Code, IN Sec. Of State Gives Voter’s Personal Info to DOJ, Commission President Resigns After Kirk Comments, Annual Tippecanoe Latino Festival
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Indiana’s former Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green faces a complaint accusing her of violating multiple provisions of the state’s ethics code. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales says his office provided the personal information of the state’s registered voters — nearly five million Hoosiers — to the U.S. Department of Justice. The M…
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Fines For Youth Out Past Curfew On Hold, Website Lets Residents Request Free HIV Test Kits, IN Food Banks Concerned With Rising Food Insecurity, Inaugural TEDSports Event In Indianapolis
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A move to fine families with children who are out past curfew is on hold for now at the City-County Council. The Marion County Public Health Department launched a new website where residents can request a free HIV test kit. Indiana food banks report growing concerns as food insecurity reaches its highest level in a decade. The future of sports is b…
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I came up with this podcast yesterday. I even wrote some of it in the car. And even though I touched on this topic in a podcast like 10 years ago, this lesson is ever better. Have you ever heard someone say something like, “It’s even colder today than yesterday,” or “He even brought his cat to the party,” and thought… what’s going on with that litt…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Morning Worship Service 09-14-2025 Title: The Prophets and the Kings: Elijah and the Widow About The Service: We continue our sermon series on Elijah and Elisha called The Prophets and the Kings. Pastor Jonker will preach on 1 Kings 17:7-24, the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarepheth. Order of Worship: https://lagrave.org/wp-c…
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Sunday Speak. Every Sunday, I’ll be here with a quick one-point tip to help you speak English more naturally. Now, sometimes in English we need to say “no,” but just saying no can sound too direct or even a little rude. So let’s look at some casual, yet polite, natural ways to…
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878 - Saturday Short – Everyday vs. Every Day
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to another Happy English Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English better. Today’s point is one that even native speakers sometimes get mixed up: 👉 everyday which is one word vs. every day which is two words. Here’s the deal: Everyday (which is one word) is an adjective. It means “common” or…
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President Of Martin University Resigns, 2024 Hate Crimes Data In The U.S., Group Aims To Encourage Independent Candidates To Run, Rise Of Obesity In Central Indiana Youth
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Sean L. Huddleston will step down as president of Martin University at the end of November. 2024 saw the second highest number of hate crimes reported in the U.S. since the FBI started collecting data. A new group aimed at encouraging independent candidates in Indiana will launch a statewide ad campaign. The Indiana Youth Institute is highlighting …
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Trade, Security, and the Future of U.S.–India Ties with Sameer Lalwani
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Interview with Sameer Lalwani — 27:32 This week, Kelly and Tristan cover Israel’s unprecedented strike on Hamas leaders in Doha and the diplomatic fallout for Qatar and the Gaza ceasefire talks, the historic trial of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and what it means for democratic resilience, and Beijing’s memory-politics summit—complete w…
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English, Friday Phrasal Verb. Starting today, I’ll be here every Friday with a quick, one-point English lesson to help you learn one new phrasal verb and sound more natural when you speak. Today’s phrasal verb is toy with. When you toy with something, it means you’re considering it,…
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State Office Recommends AES Lower Rates, Indy Schools Have More Seats Than Students, Some IN Early Childcare Providers May Close, Interstate Study Shows Ways To Improve Infrastructure
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After AES requested permission to charge customers more for electricity, one state office is recommending the exact opposite. Indianapolis schools have far more classroom seats than students to fill them. It’s a sign of declining and shifting enrollment and possible changes ahead. About 11 percent of Indiana’s early childcare providers say they may…
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I saw one of my old students the other day. I was like, how’s it going, and he goes, I finally found a new job. And I go, that’s awesome. And he was like, I finally got a job using English. And I was like, that’s really fabulous! Have you ever gotten stuck trying to figure out when to use say and when to use tell? These words seem really similar, b…
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Opposition To Google’s Data Center, IN Students Miss Less School, Statehouse Gets Petitions Against Redistricting, Former Surgeon General Concerned With Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance
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Google’s proposed data center in South Indianapolis is facing another hurdle. At Monday night’s City-County Council meeting, Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, who represents the district, pulled the rezoning plan for more debate. Indiana students are missing less school, a sign that they are slowly recovering from a SURGE in absenteeism in the wake of t…
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875 - Expressions with Time in Everyday English
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Hey! I see you’re right on time for this lesson. Take your time, get comfortable. I’m not gonna kill too much time here because as you know, time flies! So today, I’m going to cover six of the most common time expressions: kill time, run out of time, take your time, right on time, about time, and time flies. Then, I’ll also tell you about some prov…
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A new musical, running this month at Z Space in San Francisco, uses hip hop, R&B and soul to ease us back to a day we’d like to forget.By Laura Klivans
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Indy Art Gallery Closes, IN Public Safety Secretary Resigns, Indiana AG Todd Rokita Investigates Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc., National Travelling Rally Highlighting Rural Hospitals
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An art gallery in the heart of downtown Indianapolis will close its space at the end of this month. Indiana Public Safety Secretary Jennifer-Ruth Green has resigned, less than a year after taking the newly created position. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says he is investigating Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc. for what he claims as potential …
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Some Indy City-County Councilors Now Opposed To Data Center, New Treatment Facility Opens, Indy High School Students Rally For Gun Reform, Jim Irsay Honored At Colts Home Opener
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A controversial project to build a new Google data center on the city’s southeast side could face a final challenge tonight. A new treatment facility for people with substance use problems opened on Indianapolis’ west side. Hundreds of Indianapolis students gathered on Friday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse as part of a nationwide rally for gun…
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874 - American Politeness – Indirect Ways to Say Things
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Would you mind checking out this English lesson? Maybe you could try using some of the phrase here in your conversations this week? Do you think you could even tell a friend about this podcast? That would be great! In everyday conversation, we often like to soften our requests — we make them indirect. It feels more polite, more friendly, and honest…
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LaGrave Live LIVE Morning Worship Service 09-07-2025 Title: The Prophets and the Kings: The Call of Elijah About The Service: Rev. Kristy Manion will preach on Ecclesiastes 5: 13-20. Order of Worship: https://lagrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-9-7-AM-Order-of-Worship.pdf About Us: We are a traditional CRC church in the middle of Downtown Grand Rap…
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Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome to the very first Happy English Sunday Speak.Starting today, every Sunday I’ll be here with one quick phrase to make your English sound more natural. Today’s phrase is “You bet!” “You bet” is a super casual, American-English phrase. You can use it in a few different ways: 👉 1. We use, “you bet” as a strong…
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872 - Saturday Short – Up for it down for it
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Hey there, it’s Michael here from the Happy English Podcast — and welcome to another Saturday Short, your quick tip for speaking English naturally. Did you know that when you are interested in doing something you can say “I’m down for that.” And — you can also invite someone to do something with a slightly different phrase “Are you up for that?” Li…
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One Year Since Launch Of Indy Health District, Hoosiers Push Back on Requiring Vote Centers, FSSA Cuts Voucher Reimbursement Rates For Child Care Fund, Armadillos Come To The Midwest
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It’s been nearly a year since the launch of the Indy Health District - an initiative that hopes to change those statistics. Indiana lawmakers this year tasked the Secretary of State’s office with studying whether to require all counties to use vote centers. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is cutting voucher reimbursement rates…
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871 – Speaking Naturally- Casual Phrases That Replace Grammar
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You wanna sound more natural in English? I’m on it. You want me to teach that kind of lesson? Yeah, will do. You need my help to speak better? Gotcha. Today, that’s what we’re all about here! In real conversation, we use more relaxed, casual phrases — and they’re often shorter and more natural-sounding. So today, I want to show you some of those ev…
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"Omniscience" -- defined by Merriam-Webster as "having infinite awareness, understanding and insight; possessed of universal or complete knowledge." Otherwise known in our Mahayana perspectives as perfectly evolved wisdom, compassion and a complete understanding of everything that could ever be understood in order to fully awaken; to become a brill…
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USAID's Gutting and The Future of International Aid: Ambassador Erin Mckee
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This week, Kelly talks with former assistant administrator of USAID, Erin McKee, in light of the department’s gutting in recent months. She is now serving as the CEO of Nova Ukraina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States and throughout the w…
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Public Art Project in Broad Ripple, Indiana School Safety Grant Program Receives Funding, Indianapolis International Airport Had A Busy Month, Push For Redistricting In Indiana
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A high-profile, public art project planned for Broad Ripple received zoning approval this week. The state of Indiana will deliver more than 27 million dollars to nearly 500 schools this year through its school safety grant program. July saw the largest number of passengers flying out of Indy ever recorded at the airport. Hundreds rallied at the Ind…
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Google’s Plan For An Data Center Has Bipartisan Opposition, Durand Jones Talks About Inspiration, Local Nonprofit’s Grant Funding Mismanaged Through Community Center
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Dozens of residents protested last week after city officials advanced Google’s plan for a massive data center in Franklin Township. One of the most successful music groups to emerge from Indiana in the last decade was inspired by a course at Indiana University. At a time when youth violence prevention is top of mind in Indianapolis, work for one lo…
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870 - Rain Vocabulary & Idioms in English
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Don’t worry, I’m not gonna rain on your parade today, even thought it’s pouring outside here. Nope, come rain or shine, I’m always excited to bring you these podcast English lessons. Today, I thought we’d take a look at some natural rain vocabulary, along with some really common idioms and phrases that native speakers use when the skies open up. Jo…
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Washington Street Closures For Blue Line Construction, Two Recycling Drop-Off Stations Close, Old IPS School Building Being Used as Charter School, Labor Day Protest Events In Indy
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Two Washington Street closures are set to start as soon as today as part of the construction of the city’s newest bus line — the Blue Line. Two recycling drop-off stations close in Indianapolis. A long-shuttered Indianapolis school building is back in use. Andrew J. Brown Academy has moved into the former Forest Manor Middle School after major reno…
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Thanks for making time to listen to this podcast English lesson. I’m so happy that you’ve made up your mind to improve your English. And yeah, everyone’s really busy these days, but somehow, you make it work. That’s awesome! Today, we’re gonna break down five super useful and natural phrases: Make it work, Make time, Make up your mind, Make a mess,…
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Curiosity Never Retires: Dan Moskowitz on "The Music That Made America"
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Magazine writer Dan Moskowitz has, for more than a decade, tapped his avocational interest in American popular music to lead study groups in the subject at the OLLIs at American University and George Mason. The Library of Congress maintains a national registry of recordings that show the "range and diversity of America," reaching from Edison record…
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