Best Sherry Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Graeme Turner on Australian politics, culture, and universities 56:29

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Graeme Turner on Australian politics, culture, and universities You can read about Graeme’s work here: https://graemeturner.org/By Toby Miller

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TrögerMaxwellScottJhallyFreedmanKumarPickard on Bob McChesney 1:25:07

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Mandy Troeger, Richard Maxwell, Ben Scott, Sut Jhally, Des Freedman, Deepa Kumar, and Victor Pickard on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/s…

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Bennett, Pickard, Douglas, Williams, Delli Carpini, Gross: Bob McChesney 1:17:57

4d ago1:17:57

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Lance Bennett, Victor Pickard, Susan Douglas, Bruce Williams, Michael Delli Carpini, and Larry Gross on Robert W McChesney You can read about Bob’s work in several places: https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries/robert-mcchesney https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/08/business/media/robert-w-mcchesney-dead.html https://www.thenation.com/article/s…

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Rick Doblin - SPECIAL - Healing War Trauma with MDMA 1:06:02

4d ago1:06:02

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MDMA-assisted therapy could be key to healing Ukraine's war trauma—and might even help mend our own divided society's psychological wounds. Key Insights: MAPS' Phase 3 clinical trials showed 72.6% of severe PTSD patients no longer qualified for diagnosis after MDMA therapy Group therapy combined with MDMA shows enormous promise for healing communit…

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Vanished in Blood (re-release) 1:14:47

4d ago1:14:47

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Please enjoy this public release of a members-only episode from October 2023. For more of these bonus episodes and to get all of your TCB episodes ad-free, pop on over to tiegrabber.com/subscribe! On the morning of October 24, 1961, Martin Risch left for Logan Airport to catch an early flight for an overnight business trip in Manhattan. Later that …

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Episode 30: RuthAnn Zimmerman – Homesteading with the Zimmermans 54:13

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with RuthAnn Zimmerman of Homesteading with the Zimmermans. RuthAnn has a fantastic story that will encourage you to embrace change while still holding on to the good things we learned from our childhood and our culture. We talk about homesteading, parenting, family, and the family table.…

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From the Vault: When Ms. Sherry is trapped in the bathroom after a big fall, neighbor's pup Milo comes to the rescue 15:11

5d ago15:11

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By Laura Thomas

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Sherry Ortner: photo-memoir, school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, film 56:53

10d ago56:53

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Sherry Ortner on photo-memoir, high school, anthropology, gender, Sherpas, and independent film You can read about her here: https://www.sherryortner.com/By Toby Miller

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Episode 29: Aubrey and Jen McGowan - Singer/Songwriters 1:04:41

12d ago1:04:41

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Aubrey and Jen McGowan. They are an awesome singer-songwriter, storytelling duo who have a pretty amazing story of their own that they share with us today. We talk about love and loss, togetherness and really all the things it takes to build a beautiful family.…

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From the Vault: When Alexia no longer wants to be in this world, Lucky shows up at her doorstep 20:37

12d ago20:37

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By Laura Thomas

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Black Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Nicholas Powers 53:29

12d ago53:29

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Dr. Nicholas Powers reveals how psychedelics could help heal generational trauma in communities of color while reinvigorating social movements at a critical political moment. In This Episode: - Why the "Black psychedelic revolution" is currently a celebrity trend but needs to become accessible to working-class communities - How the constant psycho…

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Not the Usual Suspect 1:32:32

14d ago1:32:32

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Susan Woods’ naked body was found with her head in a bathtub full of black water in 1987. In her small town of Stephenville, Texas, her murder was especially shocking and unimaginable. Susan was a softspoken and beautiful young woman, living alone since her biker husband had left her and fled the state. When she missed her shift at the local sandpa…

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Small Steps, Big Shifts: Redefining Coaching with Sherry St. Clair 46:48

18d ago46:48

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Episode Notes: -Teacher, H.S. Administrator, worked for the State Department in Kentucky, and a middle and high school expert, and worked nationally with schools on instructional improvement and instructional leadership. -Coaching Redefined Book- instructional leaders can have a guide book of how to set it up effectively and all of the components t…

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Ketan Joshi on artificial intelligence as the new plastic 1:01:28

19d ago1:01:28

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Ketan Joshi on environmental movements and coverage, the destruction of US climate data, governments, freelancing, and artificial intelligence as the new plastic You can learn about his work here: https://ketanjoshi.co/By Toby Miller

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birds, the periodic table, and applications 51:14

19d ago51:14

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Max Whitby on the BBC, Apple, birding, the periodic table, astronomy and applications You can read about Max's work here: https://www.rgbco.com/peopleBy Toby Miller

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From the Vault: When infant Harper stops breathing, pup Duke comes to the rescue 20:23

19d ago20:23

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In the middle of the night, little infant Harper stopped breathing entirely. The family pup, Duke, knew just what to do.By Laura Thomas

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, and resistance 55:41

24d ago55:41

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Natasha Lennard on political writing, authoritarianism, resistance, journalism, and uncertainty You can read about her work here: https://natashalennard.com/By Toby Miller

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I’m Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders-A Rewatch & Recap (re-release) 1:03:59

24d ago1:03:59

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We hope you enjoy this re-release from 2024. It's one of Jill's favorites! Jill and Dick rewatch and recap the HBO 2-part docuseries I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders. This is a shocking case of a mother and grandmother who kills her husband, then goes on the run and commits another cold-blooded murder in Florida. We discuss the unexpected…

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R Goodman J Scott K Rainwater C Robé NE Morse on higher education 58:57

24d ago58:57

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Robin Goodman, Jordan Scott, Katie Rainwater, Chris Robé, and Nicole Erin Morse on the authoritarian threat to higher education You can read about their work here: https://english.fsu.edu/faculty/robin-goodman https://sipa.fiu.edu/people/faculty/global-and-sociocultural-studies/katie-rainwater.html https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/scms/faculty/ro…

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation 58:51

24d ago58:51

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Marjorie Pallion and Dennis Broe on European media regulation and streamers You can read about their work here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/dennis-broe/ https://www.twinglobal.org/twin-global/speakers/marjorie-paillon#By Toby Miller

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From the Vault: Military dog Layka takes a bullet to save the life of Army Ranger Trent. Then, he saves her. 27:22

26d ago27:22

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When military working dog Layka loses a leg while saving the life of her handler, Army Ranger Trent McDonald, he vows to get her home safely.By Laura Thomas

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The Hidden 99%: What Underground Psychedelic Therapy Teaches Us 51:00

27d ago51:00

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While clinical trials capture headlines, 99.9% of psychedelic experiences happen outside laboratory walls. Dr. Matthew Lowe shares groundbreaking research revealing that self-guided psychedelic use can deliver the same benefits as clinical settings, including reductions in depression and anxiety. The world's largest naturalistic psilocybin study wi…

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Operation Custody 1:12:32

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One day in January 2009, 91-year-old Selma “Sally” Hill was not answering her phone calls, which was very unusual for her. Sally’s life partner, Lester, had a daily habit of speaking with Sally at 4:00 pm each day. When Sally didn’t answer Lester’s calls on January 7, 2009, Lester became concerned. He called Sally’s grandson Eric, who later showed …

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Episode 28: Sue Becker – Bread Beckers 1:08:32

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Sue Becker, co-owner of Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry Real Bread Outreach. If this is your first time hearing Sue, prepare to be blown away by the vast wealth of the knowledge this amazing lady carries around in her head. You will certainly be inspired and challenged to go eat some…

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From the vault: When Abby collapses at a parade, a shelter dog drags his handler over to save her. Then she saves him. 14:20

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At the Christmas parade in 2020, Abby collapsed from an episode of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). Picaso, a shelter dog walking in the parade, pulled his handler into the crowd to save her. Then, she saved him.By Laura Thomas

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The "Black Swan Ballerina Murder" 43:48

1M ago43:48

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SOURCES: 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield sentenced for killing her estranged husband | FOX 13 Tampa Bay 'Natalie Cochran is the Face of Evil': Victim Impact Statements The Case of the Black Swan (Part 2) | Full Episode - 911 call https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/09/when-doug-and-ashley-benefield-started-a-ballet-company-it-wasnt-supposed-to-end-…

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Episode 27: Mike Nawrocki – VeggieTales Co-Creator 59:42

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of Larry the Cucumber. They talk about Mike's interests and passions that led him to his creative journey and the rewards and challenges of pursuing his passion. We also get to talk about his more recent creative adventures with The Dead S…

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From the vault: Two stories: When Multiple Sclerosis pulls Louise to the ground, pup Moonie pulls her back up. And, when MaryEllen's boyfriend dies from COVID in her arms, pup Enzo helps her find joy again ... 22:48

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By Laura Thomas

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A Tale of Two Brothers 1:33:58

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Raised in Riverside, California, twenty-year-old college student Jason Bautista and his fifteen-year-old brother Matthew were living roller coaster lives with their mentally ill and abusive mother, Jane. Jane Bautista’s mood swings and unpredictable behavior effected the two young men in ways not understood at the time. Then, one January night, the…

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Ana Hofman protests, socialism, affect, ethnomusicology, Yugoslavia 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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Ana Hofman on Serbian protests, socialism, cultural politics, affect, ethnomusicology, Yugoslavia, and leisure/amateurism You can read about her work here: https://ps-zrc-sazu.org/kdosmo/hofman/?lang=enBy Toby Miller

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Radical Listening with Christian van Nieuwerburgh 44:48

2M ago44:48

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Episode Notes: -Education is what Christian’s journey revolves around. “I am most passionate about education. I want to imagine a time when everyone has access to excellent education.” That is what motivates him. He has reflected on how access to excellent education has impacted him, given him more opportunities, and his journey. -Discovering coach…

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Episode 26: Jen Reelitz – Food Forest DIY 43:25

2M ago43:25

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Jen Reelitz, founder of Food Forest DIY. They talk about Jen’s journey to becoming self-reliant and the passion she has for helping others become self-reliant and teach the next generation these lost skills.

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From the Vault: Renge Saves The Life Of Dog Trainer Matt Beisner 56:05

2M ago56:05

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In his twenties, before he became a nationally-renowned dog trainer, Matt Beisner was a jobless, self-loathing alcoholic with a rap sheet. And he was scared of dogs. When he went to the shelter one day and unexpectedly adopted a Jindo pup with a rap sheet of his own, Matt's life began to change. As Matt got clean and sober, he and Renge rode out so…

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Episode 25: Nicole Thomas – Nicole the Math Lady 42:06

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Nicole Thomas, better known to many as Nicole the Math Lady. Nicole and Suzanne talk about what it looks like to recognize your passion and have the courage to step out in faith to do the hard things, even when you aren't sure what the end result will look like.…

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From the Vault: When stray pup Fred saves a whole platoon in Afghanistan, US Marine Craig knows he has to give Fred a better life 47:42

2M ago47:42

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When pup Fred saves a whole platoon of marines in Afghanistan, Craig knows he has to find a way to get Craig back to the United States. But completing that journey would require a series of impossible miracles...By Laura Thomas

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Victoria Carpenter: education, disaster, Tlatelolco, memory, and literature 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Victoria Carpenter on higher education, hurricanes, Tlatelolco, memory, emotion, and literature You can read about her work here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/rimap/about/staff/victoria-carpenter/By Toby Miller

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Trading in Murder: The Brendel Family Murders 1:45:22

2M ago1:45:22

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When Ernest Brendel, his wife Alice, and their 8-year-old daughter Emily disappeared from their Barrington Rhode Island home, the FBI and state police suspected that they were victims of foul play. The family of three had just moved to Barrington from Providence about three years earlier, believing they had found a safe and happy place for Emily to…

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Dennis Broe Layan Fuleihan journalism, women, Palestine, Mahmud Khalil 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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Dennis Broe and Layan Fuleihan on sports journalism, women and Marxism in Palestinian analysis and resistance, and Mahmud Khalil You can read about their work here: https://www.peoplesworld.org/authors/dennis-broe/ https://peoplesforum.org/instructor/layan-fuleihan/By Toby Miller

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Mmabatho Montse on Africa, shamanism, decoloniality, transformation 54:54

2M ago54:54

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Mmabatho Montse on South Africa, shamanism, decoloniality, Afrikaners, liberals, and transformation You can learn about her work here: https://www.montsem.com/By Toby Miller

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From the vault: During the worst time in his life, Sean saves a blind, beaten dog. Then she saves him 26:49

2M ago26:49

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After a year of unbearable hardships, Sean and his wife Jamie meet a blind, abused dog named Marigold with nowhere to go. They instantly know that Marigold is supposed to be theirs. What they don't know is that Marigold will teach them that life should never be defined by past hardships; especially when the present is so filled with love.…

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Road Trip (re-release) 1:10:27

2M ago1:10:27

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We hope you enjoy this re-release of a members-only episode from 2023! It was the 1970s, a time of freedom and adventure for 16-year-old Jim Boucher and 19-year-old Daryl Barber, when they headed out from their Michigan homes to Daytona Beach Florida for a week of fun and sunshine. The two young men had saved for this trip, their first trip to Flor…

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Anja Bechmann on platforms, disinformation, and concentrated power 48:45

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Anja Bechmann on platforms, misinformation/disinformation, and the concentration of power You can read about her work here: https://pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/anja-%E5%AE%89%E9%9B%85-bechmannBy Toby Miller

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Kath Wilson on crocodiles, fire, indigenous knowledge, and tinkering 57:41

2M ago57:41

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Kath Wilson on journalism, sustainability, crocodiles and “fashion,” kangaroos, agriculture, fire, indigenous knowledge, tinkering, activism, and animal sentience You can read about her work here: https://www.katherinewilson.com.au/By Toby Miller

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From the Vault: When Emiko suffers a stroke after losing her child in a custody battle, pup Victoria reminds her that she's an amazing mother 39:12

2M ago39:12

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After a brutal and unfair custody battle, Emiko suffered a serious stroke that left her unable to even travel to visit her child. Emotionally broken, she adopted Victoria - a mangy, diseased shelter dog with behavior issues. Like Emiko, Victoria's pups had been taken from her before she arrived at the shelter. Emiko and Victoria embarked on a beaut…

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While He Was Sleeping? 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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One January night in 1997, Scott Falater’s next door neighbor looked on in horror as Scott dragged his screaming wife into the family pool and proceeded to hold her head under the water. When the police arrived, they found Yarmila Falater floating in blood filled water with forty-four stab wounds to her body. Join us at the quiet end for While He W…

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Mentoring That Matters: Supporting & Retaining New Teachers: Leslie Ceballos 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Episode Notes: -Served in a wealth of roles within education from teaching, coaching, to administration. -Contract work for curriculum companie and Senior Consultant for Learning Forward -Mentoring Program through Learning Forward- a learning cycle with three parts. 1. Diagnose 2. Coaching Support 3. Monitoring Progress and Reflect -The mentors onl…

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Atossa Abrahamian on citizenship, passports, Switzerland, Iran, the orange combover, and journalism 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Atossa Abrahamian on citizenship, passports, Switzerland, Iran, the orange combover, and journalism You can read about her work here: https://www.atossaaraxia.com/By Toby Miller

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Episode 24: Nick Adams – Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness (FLAG) 42:23

2M ago42:23

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In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with Nick Adams, bestselling author, presidential appointee and founder of FLAG, the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness. Nick is an Australian immigrant with an amazing story of survival, determination, boldness and a great love for America.…

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From the Vault: When Rebecca stops breathing, pup Ulysses figures out how to get help 11:34

3M ago11:34

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When Rebecca stops breathing for two full minutes, pup Ulysses tries repeatedly to rouse her. When that doesn't work, he knows it's up to him to figure out how to get help fast. Rescued by a Dog - Patreon Membership! To support the podcast with $5/month (cancel anytime), go to patreon.com/rescuedbyadogpodcast!…

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Gerard Hanlon on the military, Ukraine, management, the professions, and students 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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Gerard Hanlon on the military, Ukraine, management, the professions, and students from pathbreaking backgrounds You can read about his work here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbm/staff/academic/profiles/hanlong.htmlBy Toby Miller

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