Best University Of California Davis Podcasts (2025)

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Great Gifts for Pets—And Items to Avoid 21:02

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Well we are getting into the time of year when Christmas lights and trees are going up and the shopping has begun. And because our pets are part of the family, we always get them Christmas or holiday gifts as well. So let’s talk about Great Gifts for Pets and Pet Lovers—And …

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Ep 80: The Imperial Valley—winter produce basket and living border 44:11

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A conversation with University of California Desert Research and Extension Center Director Dr. Jairo Diaz about water, agriculture, and border dynamics in the Imperial Valley spanning California, Arizona, and Mexico. Re-released on November 26, 2025 with original interview from April 16, 2021.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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ATGthePodcast 296 - A Conversation with Herbert Van de Sompel, Researcher Fellow at Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) and Guest Professor at Ghent University 55:14

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Herbert Van de Sompel, Researcher Fellow at Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) and Guest Professor at Ghent University. Although Herbert has spent the last 25 to 30 years working in libraries, he doesn't describe himself as a librarian …

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Ep 79: Disasters and Emergency Management 42:29

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A conversation with Professor Samantha Montano (Massachusetts Maritime Academy, author of Disasterology) about the stages of emergency management, needs following different types of disasters, and the changing emergency management landscape across the United States. Released November 21, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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The Miner of Last Resort: Cryptocurrency, Shadow Money, and the Role of the Central Bank 1:01:29

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In this episode, Graham Steele, former Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Treasury and current academic fellow at Stanford Law School, discusses the implications of cryptocurrency and blockchain on the central banking functions of government. This is the eighth episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featur…

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Ep 78: Inside the Working Cranberry Marsh 43:07

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A conversation with Professors Leslie Holland and Amaya Atucha (University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension) about cranberry production, water use, recycling, and enjoyment. Released November 14, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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The Real Physical and Mental Benefits of Pet Ownership: Why Pets Are Truly Good for You 11:18

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Pet people love their animals and some would never be without a furry friend in the home. Why is that? Let’s explore “The Real Physical and Mental Benefits of Pet Ownership and why Pets Are Truly Good for You”. ☕ Please Support the podcast: Purchase a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/valtalkspets to help keep Val Talks Pets running. 📩 Email: mailto:val@…

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Ep 77: Environmental justice tactics, strategies, and institutions 33:12

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A conversation with Professor Tracy Perkins (Arizona State University) about the history of the environmental justice movement in California and different types of environmental action and activism. Released November 7, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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Dr. Manvir Singh: Understanding Shamanism 1:06:39

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*This is the CIIS Public Programs Podcast, featuring talks and conversations recorded live by California Institute of Integral Studies, a non-profit university located in San Francisco on unceded Ramaytush Ohlone …

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What Are the Legal Controversies in Elections Occurring in Fall 2025? 56:00

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Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Justin Riemer, President and CEO of Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE). Show notes: RITE Newsletter

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Ep 76: Water budgeting and bankruptcy 38:53

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A conversation with Brian Richter (Sustainable Waters) about budgeting water for the environment and water accounting for the future. Released October 31, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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"Human" Foods For Pets 24:23

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets! Have you ever wondered why we separate pet food and human food? Why isn’t it all just… food? Of course, not every meal we eat is safe for dogs, cats, or small pets — but what human foods are perfectly fine to share? Let’s explore which foods beyond traditional pet food are c…

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ATGthePodcast 295 - A conversation with John Frechette , Ben Kaube, and Aaron Tay 52:32

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This episode is sponsored by Moara.io and contains corporate sponsored content. All content is provided by Moara.io. The views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any prod…

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Financing the Future of Higher Education with CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma 40:59

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In this episode of Policy Chats, Host Dori Pham and Paula Omokhomion joins California State Treasurer Fiona Ma for a thoughtful conversation about how the state’s financial decisions shape the future of public higher education and economic opportunity. Throughout this episode, Treasurer Ma explains how financial planning during economic downturns c…

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Ep 75: Irrigation, Evapotranspiration, and Climate 38:51

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A conversation with Professor Sonali McDermid (New York University) about irrigation, evapotranspiration, and impacts on climate systems. Released October 24, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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ATGthePodcast 294 - A Conversation with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation) 49:25

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Adam Hyde, Founder, Coko (Collaborative Knowledge Foundation). Adam is known for innovating in publishing. In this conversation, he talks about an interesting career progression and how he transitioned into scholarly publishing. Born in New Zeala…

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Ep 74: Tribal and Transboundary Issues in the Colorado River Basin 46:58

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A conversation with Cora Tso (Senior Research Fellow, Tribal Water Policy, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Arizona State University) and Prof. Sam Sandoval (University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis, Water Talk podcast co-host) about the complex system of water use agreements with Tribes and Mexico. Released October 17, 2025…

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How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Pet 15:16

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to Val Talk’s Pets! 🐶🐱 Have you ever wondered how people choose the perfect name for their pets? Some names are so adorable, and others make you stop and ask — what’s the story behind that? In this episode, I explore the fun and fascinating world of pet naming, from registered kennel names to those creative, heartfelt,…

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21st Century Democracy: Using Collaboration Tech to Increase Civic Participation 56:09

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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Esterling, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at UC Riverside, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about using technology to make public meetings more inclusive and effective. This is the seventh episode in our 11-part series, Technology vs. Government, featuring former California State Assem…

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Ep 73: Reimagining Flood Risk and Insurance 42:55

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A conversation with Dr. Kathleen Schaefer about flood risk and new approaches for community-based flood insurance. Released October 10, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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Congress and Its Elections Under Threat (with Fmr. Rep. Rodney Davis) 47:27

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ATGthePodcast 293 - A Conversation with Abel Packer, Co-Founder, SciELO 55:00

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Abel Packer, Co-Founder, SciELO. In this conversation, Abel talks about beginning his career in engineering and computer science, working on UN demographic data projects in Latin America and creating the early bibliographic system, DocPop. He the…

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Ep 72: A Blueprint for Community Organizing around Data Centers 52:22

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A conversation with Professor Michael Bogan (University of Arizona School of Natural Resources and the Environment) about data center water use, the concept of water neutral development, and community mobilization. Released October 3, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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Dog and Cat Trivia Challenge 1.3 – Test Your Pet Knowledge! 17:55

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🐾 Dog and Cat Trivia Challenge 1.3 – Test Your Pet Knowledge! 🐾 It’s time for another fun pet trivia challenge on Val Talks Pets! Are you ready for Dog and Cat Trivia 1.3? Whether you’re a seasoned pet parent or just love learning about animals, this episode is packed with fascinating facts about our furry friends. Grab your scorecard, test your kn…

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John J. Prendergast: On Opening Your Deepest Ground 1:05:10

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*In Dr. John J. Prendergast’s decades of experience as a psychotherapist and spiritual teacher, the area of the body that’s most difficult for people to connect with—given our survival fear and trauma—is our physi…

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Episode 36: Broadening Horizons: Perceptual Learning in Keratoconus Management 15:29

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In this episode of Clearly KC, Dr. Melissa Barnett welcomes Professor Adi Einan-Lifshitz, a leading cornea and cataract surgeon from Israel’s Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center. They explore innovative approaches to managing keratoconus, including a groundbreaking study on perceptual learning that may improve vision in patients with stable KC. From earl…

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Ep 71: Water Footprint of AI Data Centers 43:33

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A conversation with Professor Melissa Scanlan (UW–Milwaukee Center for Water Policy and School of Freshwater Sciences) about data center water use, growth, and policy considerations. Released September 26, 2025.By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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ATGthePodcast 292 - A Conversation with Joy Connolly, President, American Council for Learned Societies 53:49

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Joy Connolly, President, American Council of Learned Societies. Joy has been President of ACLS since 2019. Prior to this, she was provost and interim president of the CUNY Graduate Center. Joy says she has always had an interest in the classics a…

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Breaking the School-to-Prison Pipeline and Building Resilient Communities with Assemblymember Corey Jackson 24:54

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In this episode of Policy Chats, hosts Rachel Strausman and Dori Pham sit down with Assemblymember Corey Jackson of California’s 60th Assembly District. Together, they explore his journey from founding SBX Youth and Family Services to serving in the legislature, and how his lifelong commitment to uplifting vulnerable communities has shaped his appr…

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Ep 70: Season 6 Teaser 19:36

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Welcome to the sixth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about the new normal, our favorite bodies of water, all-time favorite episodes, and upcoming season. Released September 19, 2025By Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, Sam Sandoval

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Pet Friendly Country? 16:15

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Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Val Talks Pets! 🐾 Have you ever wondered how pet-friendly your country, city, or town really is? Pet acceptance and accessibility can vary greatly around the world, from public spaces and restaurants to workplaces and transportation. In this episode, we explore how pets are welcomed in different countr…

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Election Administration in All-Mail Voting States (with Paul Gronke) 52:14

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Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Paul Gronke, Professor of Political Science at Reed College.

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ATGthePodcast 291 - A Conversation with Rob Johnson, Managing Director, Founder, Research Consulting 46:14

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Rob Johnson, Managing Director, Founder, Research Consulting. Rob Johnson is founder and CEO of Research Consulting, well-known in scholarly publishing for investigations into policy. In this interview, we talk with Rob about his background and t…

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ATGthePodcast 290 - A Conversation with Steve Gump, Author and Associate Director, Fellowships, University of Virginia 53:12

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Steve Gump, Author and Associate Director, Fellowships, University of Virginia. Steve is author of the recently published How to Review Scholarly Books (Princeton University Press). In addition to working as a fellowship advisor at University of …

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Kazu Haga: On Fierce Vulnerability 53:09

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We are living in a world where the depths of division, violence, and destruction can no longer be ignored. Escalated forms of harm require an equally escalated response. Yet social movements often use tactics that tend to escalate an “us vs. them,” “right vs. wrong” worldview not conducive to healing. Activist, trainer, and practitioner of nonviole…

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Running Elections in a University Town (with Derek Bowens) 36:52

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Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Derek Bowens, Director of Elections of the Durham County (NC) Board of Elections.

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Spotlight - The Border Terrier 9:40

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Hi everyone and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. I’ve got a bit of a trend going here because on this episode, I am going to spotlight the Border Terrier. On my last episode I talked about the Cairn Terrier and I have also spotlighted the Westie. Well, keeping with our rugged and tough Scottish small dogs, I’m exploring the…

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ATGthePodcast 289 - A Conversation with Rice Majors, Associate University Librarian, University of California, Davis 55:11

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Rice Majors, Associate University Librarian, University of California, Davis. Rice studied music and worked in the library as an undergraduate, where he was initially hired during the Summer to work on a retroactive barcoding project of their col…

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ATGthePodcast 288 - A Conversation with Ronald Snijder, CTO, Head of Research, OAPEN Foundation 40:49

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Ronald Snijder, CTO, Head of Research, OAPEN Foundation. Ronald first obtained his bachelor's in librarianship, then worked in IT, and then moved into academic publishing with Amsterdam University Press. He says he combines all these experiences …

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Spotlight - The Cairn Terrier 8:33

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. It’s been a while since I did a focus on a specific breed of dog, so in this episode, I will be shining the spotlight on the Cairn Terrier. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and Review ea…

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ATGthePodcast 287 - A Conversation with Brian Nosek, Executive Director, Center for Open Science 47:47

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Brian Nosek, Executive Director, Center for Open Science. Brian is co-founder of three different non-profit organizations: The Center for Open Science, Project Implicit and the Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science, all of which ar…

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Carla Fernandez: On Renegade Grief 58:04

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This is the CIIS Public Programs Podcast, featuring talks and conversations recorded live by California Institute of Integral Studies, a non-profit university located in San Francisco on unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Land. *Shaped by her own experience with the death of her father and her time co-founding The Dinner Party, a leading peer-support organiz…

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What Is Mid-Decade Redistricting? (with Adam Kincaid) 54:19

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Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Adam Kincaid, President and Executive Director of the National Republican Redistricting Trust.By AEI Podcasts

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Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty in Higher Education 39:43

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In this episode of Policy Chats, host Dori Pham sits down with Assistant Director Marisol Torres and Policy Intern Germaine Ho from The Well, UC Riverside’s student health promotion department. Together, they explore the topic of menstrual equity, the challenges students face in accessing period products, and how policies are working to address per…

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Parvovirus - A Serious Threat To Dogs 17:02

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I will be discussing the highly contagious Canine Parvovirus. Prepare yourself because it won't be pretty, but you need to know. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and rev…

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ATGthePodcast 286 - A Conversation with Damien Pattinson, Executive Director, eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. 51:42

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Damien Pattinson, Executive Director, eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. Damien earned his PhD in neuroscience. After a postdoc at Kings College, London, UK, he began his career in scholarly publishing almost twenty years ago, first joining BMJ as…

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ATGthePodcast 285 - A Conversation with Emily McElroy; Matt Carson; Wind Cowles and Dr. Rebecca Taylor-Grant 54:07

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This episode is sponsored by Taylor & Francis, and the views, opinions, and content expressed during this sponsored episode are those of the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast or the Charleston Hub. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or statements made during the episode. Thank you t…

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Hot Weather and Your Pets 12:53

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Hi everyone, thanks for tuning in to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, let’s discuss “Hot weather and your pets.” So have a seat in the shade, grab a cold drink for you and your fur baby, and let's begin. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, please don't forget to Rate and rev…

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Examining the 2024 Election Administration and Voting Survey (EAVS) Report (with Charles Stewart III) 1:04:07

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Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Charles Stewart III, Kenan Sahin (1963) Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.By AEI Podcasts

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ATGthePodcast 284 - A Conversation with John Willinksy, Founder, Public Knowledge Project (PKP) 56:43

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Today's episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with John Willinsky, Founder, Public Knowledge Project. In this conversation, John talks about his career beginnings as a schoolteacher, then becoming a college professor and researcher. In 1998, he became frustrated with being unable to share researc…