Best University Of California Davis Podcasts (2025)

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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 thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Here’s a question for you. How pet-friendly is your country, or even your town or city, for that matter? It is actually quite varied across our world as to how pets are accepted in our daily lives. Let’s explore how pets are accepted in various places. Please remember to fol…

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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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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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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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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…

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Live Panel: Navigating Higher Ed w/ A Criminal Record 1:09:23

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In this episode, Policy Chats hosts our second live podcast recording, featuring researchers, practitioners, and individuals with lived experiences discussing the current policies that shape reentry, higher education, and employment access post-incarceration. This panel was produced in collaboration with the UCR Presley Center for Crime and Justice…

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ATGthePodcast 283 - A Conversation with Stephen Webster, Director, Science Communication Unit, Imperial College, London 52:33

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Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Stephen Webster, Director, Science Communication Unit, Imperial College, London. Stephan began his career by studying biology and the life sciences and attended Cambridge University where he studied the philosophy of science, and became intereste…

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Senior Pets: A Deeper Dive 20:47

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In my last episode, I talked about seniors and older adults having pets and the benefits and challenges that go with that. On this episode, I’m going to discuss senior pets. Now, I have another episode on senior pets: Managing our Ageing Pets, but I’m going to add a few new …

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Jennifer N. Levin: On Generation Care 1:09:30

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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.*More than 10 million millennials are caring for aging parents before they've been able to fully launch their careers and consider starting their own families, and that's not including the incalculable numbers of …

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ATGthePodcast 282 - A Conversation with David Worlock, Digital Strategy Advisor 53:09

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Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with David Worlock, Publishing Veteran and Digital Strategy Advisor. David began his career in the scholarly publishing industry over 50 years ago. In this conversation, he reflects on the evolution of scholarly communication since the 1970’s when he …

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ATGthePodcast 281 - A Conversation with Liam Bullingham, Assistant Director of Academic and Research Services, University of Essex 46:59

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Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Liam Bullingham, Assistant Director of Academic and Research Services, University of Essex. Liam is a Trustee and a conference organizer of UKSG, serves on the Library Advisory Group for Open Research Europe, co-organizes 'Open Research Week' wit…

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Pet Parenthood For Seniors 14:50

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Hi everyone, and welcome to this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I’ll be exploring the topic of "Pet parenthood for seniors"—what it means to care for a pet during the older adult and senior years. Let’s dive into the unique experiences, challenges, and joys that come with being a pet parent later in life. Please remember to follow or …

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ATGthePodcast 280 - A Conversation with Richard Sever, Assistant Director, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 1:00:21

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Today’s episode features guest host Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Richard Sever, Assistant Director, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. Richard earned his PhD in molecular biology and has been with Cold Spring Harbor for over 17 years. He recently became Chief Science and Strategy Officer at Open Archive, whi…

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ATGthePodcast 279 - A Conversation with Richard Jefferson, Founder & CEO, Cambia, Executive Director, Lens.org 1:10:53

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall (guest editor, Charleston Briefings) who talks with Richard Jefferson (Founder & CEO, Cambia and Executive Director, Lens.org). Richard was a pioneer in Open Science in genetics in the 1980's. In this conversation, Richard talks about growing up in California with his mother being a librarian, in…

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Cat & Dog Trivia 102 15:53

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. Today’s episode is the next installment of trivia with Cats and Dogs Trivia 102. So get those thinking caps on and keep score if you like, as we hit the quiz for cats and dogs. Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. To help the show, plea…

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Loretta J. Ross: How to Start Making Real Change With Those You’d Rather Cancel 1:04:04

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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.*A Black Feminist, activist, professor, and author, Loretta J. Ross has spent five remarkable decades in activism. She’s deprogrammed white supremacists and taught convicted rapists the principles of feminism and …

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ATGthePodcast 278 - Monographs and Libraries: Delivering value to users: A Conversation with Christine Haynes, David Givens, and Mitchell Scott. A Taylor & Francis sponsored episode. 1:03:46

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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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Episode 35: Stronger Together: Collaborative Care for Keratoconus 13:49

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In this episode of Clearly KC, Dr. Melissa Barnett connects with Dr. Sam Garg, Vice Chair of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, about collaborative care in keratoconus management. They discuss patient expectations, cross-linking, specialty contact lenses, and how optometrists and ophthalmologists can work together to provide…

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Pumpkin & Friends Charity - Milestones and Challenges 1:27:10

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Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. I've got a super exciting episode as Tammy Fox from Pumpkin and Friends Charity is back with an update on recent incredible milestones, and an update on certain challenges that have quite tested Pumpkin Power. So let's get to it. Please remember to follow or subscribe to e…

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ATGthePodcast 277 - A Conversation with Tosten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago 51:29

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Consultant, ConsultMU Ltd., who talks with Torsten Reimer, Dean, University Library, University of Chicago. Torsten currently oversees one of the world’s largest academic library collections. In this conversation, Torsten shares his diverse academic journey which began as a historian with a focu…

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Uniting Local Communities: Equity, Housing, and Local Leadership w/ Councilmember Denise Davis 31:21

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In this episode, City of Redlands Councilmember Denise Davis, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her work advancing equity, tackling homelessness, and building stronger, more connected communities at the local level. About Denise Davis: Denise Davis was elected in 2018, and is proudly the first openly LGBTQ Coun…

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ATGthePodcast 276 - A Conversation with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a Volunteer Organizer of the Data ... 35:14

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Today’s episode features guest host Lauren Collister, Research Engagement Manager, Invest With Open Infrastructure, and an editorial team member of Katina, who talks with Lynda Kellam, Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship at Penn Libraries, University of Pennsylvania and a volunteer organizer of the Data Rescue Project.…

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Three Controversial Surgeries - The Truth About Tail Docking, Ear Cropping, and Declawing 16:50

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. In this episode, I want to discuss three controversial surgeries done on dogs and cats that many consider to be mutilations and cruel: tail docking, ear cropping, and declawing. Let's take this deep dive together! Please remember to follow or subscribe to ensure you never mi…

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ATGthePodcast 275 - A Conversation with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch 38:51

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Jason Priem, Co-Founder, CEO, OurResearch. After a career as a middle school teacher with a degree in history, Jason became interested in technology and online communities. He decided to go back to school in the information science program a…

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Jessica Lanyadoo: On Navigating Through the Astrology of These Times 58:28

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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 challenging times, it can be important to access a multitude of healing pathways, and we can use astrology as a supportive tool to understand both the current moment and access our personal and collective agen…

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ATGthePodcast 274- A Conversation with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London 52:15

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Today’s episode features guest host, Michael Upshall, Community and Outreach Manager at Core, who talks with Dr. Janice Fernandes, Academic Support Manager, University of West London. Janice is trailblazer in AI literacy and academic support in UK higher education. She has had a long career in librarianship- spanning over 35 years. Janice was the f…

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Blends For Life - An Interview With Paul Spindler 1:01:24

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Hi everyone, and thanks for joining me on this episode of Val Talks Pets. On this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Spindler, owner of Blends for Life, Cat and Dog Supplements, a fully Canadian company and Paul's dream and passion. Now, before we begin, I'd just like to apologize for my voice during the intro and outro. I had a col…

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Dean Spade: On Liberating Our Relationships for a Better World 1:02:12

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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.*Lifelong activist and educator Dean Spade dares us to decide that our interpersonal actions are not separate from our politics of liberation and resistance. Many activist projects and resistance groups fall apart…

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ATGthePodcast 273 - Heather Staines Interviews Kamran Naim, Head of Open Science, CERN 43:10

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Kamran Naim, the Head of Open Science at CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire). CERN was founded in 1954 as a project not only to advance our fundamental understanding of basic scientific questions…

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Episode 34-Rethinking Rare: Raising Awareness and Rewriting the Keratoconus Narrative 18:48

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In this episode of Clearly KC, Dr. Melissa Barnett sits down with Dr. Jennifer Harthan, Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry, Chief of the Cornea and Contact Lens Center, and the newly appointed Executive Director of the GP Lens Institute. Together, they explore the power of education, research, and patient-centered care—especially when i…

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Aida Mariam Davis: On Kindred Creation and Black Futures 1:02:31

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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 her work, author, organizer, and designer Aida Mariam Davis explores the historical and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism, making explicit the ways that extraction, oppression, and enslavement serve the g…

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ATGthePodcast 272 - Heather Staines Interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson 24:04

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Audio from the 2024 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. Heather Staines, Senior Strategy Consultant, Delta Think interviews Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson, a sixth-generation Gullah Geechee sweetgrass basket sewer from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. We had the pleasure of having Andrea speak with us at this year’s Charleston Library Conf…

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Do Not Buy Rabbits, Chicks or Ducks as an Easter gift 13:16

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Hi everyone, and thank you for joining me on this episode of Val Talk’s Pets. As we are very close to the Easter holidays, there is something I want to discuss that I think is very important; and that is, do not buy rabbits, chicks or ducks as an Easter gift. Snuggle up with your fur baby, and I'll explain why. Please remember to follow or subscrib…

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Human Rights, Social Equity, and the Future of Immigration Policy w/ Pierre Berastaín 40:35

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In this episode, Dr. Pierre Berastaín, the Centre for Public Impact's Regional Director for North America, talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about his journey from Peru and his extensive work in addressing systemic challenges like immigration, gender-based violence prevention, and restorative justice. About Pierre Be…

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Nicole Russell-Wharton: On Breaking Generational Silence 1:00:49

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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.*Generational silence is a term applied to families who have experienced suppressed thoughts or repressed emotions for at least two generations. Generational silence addresses both the cycle and impact of issues l…

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Richard Tarnas: On Depth Psychology, Spirituality, and the Human Journey 1:28:13

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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 special episode features CIIS Professor Emeritus and cultural historian Richard Tarnas sharing illuminating insights into the nature of human consciousness and the cosmos. In this talk, Richard explores one …