Podcast on African spirituality, voodoo, hoodoo, sexuality, living as a black man, and more. Follow at IG: AncestorsWisdom
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Celebrating Africa's History, People, Culture & Folklore. Disclaimer & Fair Use Statement All AfriWetu podcast material may contain copyrighted material the use of which may not have been specifically authorised by the copyright owner. AfriWetu Ltd does not claim any ownership, material belongs to the respective owners. Material is to illustrate & enhance the platform content - purposed for social, cultural & educational use & is distributed without profit. It falls under the fair use doctri ...
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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it’s a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.
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Behind the Whistle, LLC proudly presents the Ancestor Architects Podcast. We will share insights and interviews on how people and organizations cultivate and maximize greatness in others. Let's build great ancestors together!
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Welcome to our podcast exploring spirituality and African Traditional Religions (ATRs). In this podcast, we delve into the rich stories of beliefs, practices, and cultural expressions found within ATRs, which have been passed down through generations and continue to resonate with individuals around the world today. Join us as we uncover the profound connections between spirituality, nature, ancestry, and community within the diverse traditions of ATRs, shedding light on their significance an ...
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Psychoanalysis applied outside the office.
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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted
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Join genealogist Megan Hillyer, as she interviews guests and shares stories and interesting details about their ancestors. After learning a bit about the guest, Megan will dive into sharing stories of their ancestors from research completed prior to recording. Listen for inspiration and a lot of fun as we look at how our ancestors' lives can affect our own. Megan Hillyer is a trained genealogist who loves sharing simple tips and ideas for finding out more about your family tree. As you liste ...
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Whether you are new to genealogy or a practiced veteran of the craft, these short clips of information about genealogy and our ancestors should inspire and assist you in moving further on your family tree. Keep them handy when you hit a brick wall or want new inspiration for unique angles to take in your work. With each clip, you will quickly learn what you need to know and be ready to jump back into the ancestor pool with a renewed sense of purpose.
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Seeking Numina: the Sacred Places Podcast is hosted by Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Priestess Arts. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold. ...
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Sharoll Sinani Studio is a podcast where art, ancestral wisdom, and emotional truth converge. Hosted by poet-artist and educator Sharoll Fernandez Sinani, each episode invites layered, soulful conversations on grief, memory, identity, and healing. Sharoll, an Aymara Jewish woman and Harvard-trained educator, braids storytelling, sound, and reflection into tools for transformation. With a focus on constructive disagreement, this podcast explores how listening can turn conflict into growth, an ...
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An interview series with change-makers & culture-shapers exploring what it means to be a good ancestor. Hosted by globally respected speaker, anti-racism educator, and New York Times bestselling author of Me and White Supremacy, Layla F. Saad.
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From literature to carpentry, accounting to space travel, the wood-cased pencil and its ancestor have undeniably been at the center of the creation and innovation for centuries. Join Johnny, Tim and Andy on the Erasable Podcast as they discuss and pay homage to these seemingly simple tools of human expression. Hosted by Johnny Gamber, Tim Wasem and Andy Welfle.
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Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.
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You’ve got questions. Together, we get answers. We all need advice, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to turn. Each week, Courtney Martin and Carvell Wallace bring a listener on to the show to solve their toughest problems with the help of world-class experts. It’s free therapy, and you’re invited.
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Self-help for smart people. World-class insights and practices from experts in modern science and ancient wisdom. Hosted by veteran journalist and best-selling author, Dan Harris.
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An intimate journey of remembering and reclaiming ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and earth magic. Throughout the series, I talk with guests from Ireland & the British Isles about ancestral dreaming and remembering as a pathway back to reverent ways of living in the modern world. Through stories, teachings, and personal sharing we’ll discover the greater possibility of who we can be in this time of planetary change.
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Ancient Egypt, from Creation to Cleopatra. This podcast tells the story of pharaonic Egypt "in their own words." Using archaeology, ancient texts, and up-to-date scholarship, we uncover the world of the Nile Valley and its people. Hosted on the Airwave Media Network.
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Marsha P. Johnson is THE icon of the LGBTQ+ movement and one of the mothers of the fight for trans rights. Today, you can buy T-shirts emblazoned with her face or walk through a park named in her honor. This season on Afterlives, we hear from Marsha in her own words. Afterlives is a documentary podcast series about trans lives we’ve lost and the ways their stories have reshaped our world. Host Raquel Willis brings Marsha’s story to life through rare archival interviews and intimate conversat ...
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Folk music podcast transporting you to the Republic of Georgia. Bringing songs and stories from women singers. Hosted by Holly Taylor-Zuntz and Susan Thompson.
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Neferatiti Therapies presents audio podcasts. Spirituality, Ancestors, Relationships and just life.
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Welcome to African/Caribbean Transformation card reading. Today's subject is Self Belief.
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A 6 episode series hosted by Leona Prince. Welcome to The Living Ancestor, the podcast where we explore what it means to be a good ancestor in today's rapidly changing world. In each episode, we delve into the stories, insights, and wisdom of those making a conscious effort to leave a positive impact for future generations. Whether you're passionate about environmental sustainability and social justice or want to cultivate a more meaningful life, this podcast is your guide to understanding h ...
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As you Wish Talk Radio, cutting edge authors, healers and scientists broadcasted Live from the ECETI ranch, an internationally known UFO and Paranormal hot spot. Everyone is feeling it. Something is in the wind. Something grand is unfolding on the horizon, just around the corner. A knowingness and feeling that soon it will no longer be business as usual. Is it tumultuous times of exciting social, economic and physical Earth changes? A collective initiation and ascension into Higher Conscious ...
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Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal living
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Welcome to Belonging, a podcast that explores being alive in the age of loneliness. Becca Piastrelli is your host and guide on a journey of courageous reconnection as we explore topics like rites of passage, cultivating meaningful community, seasonal and cyclical living, and what it means to be a good ancestor in these times. She has thought provoking conversations with friends, teachers, elders, and ancestral medicine keepers to help support you in bringing more meaning and connection to yo ...
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Becoming a Better Ancestor explores how personal development, health, wealth, and parenting intersect to help us show up as the best versions of ourselves—now and for future generations. I’m Teevee, your host, sharing my stories, philosophies, and a big dose of humor and sarcasm, alongside raw honesty and vulnerability. I believe that when you become a better person, you naturally become a better parent—creating a legacy that lasts long after we’re gone. If you hate all the “emo” stuf, keep ...
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Welcome to Ancestor Talk: History’s Mysteries and Genealogical Puzzles, where we dive deep into the hidden stories of the past and unravel the secrets buried within our family trees. Join me, Mary Varner Zimmerman, as we explore fascinating historical events, mysterious unsolved puzzles, and the rich, often untold tales of our ancestors. Each episode blends the excitement of historical discovery with the personal connection of genealogy, giving you a fresh look at both the grand and the inti ...
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We talk about our journey as we research our family trees. We also provide thoughts and tips to help you start and navigate through your own family tree.
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Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. It's something we need now more than ever.
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Earth, Wind and Water is Motif's newest, leanest and greenest podcast production. In each episode, Motif reporter Sam Zimmer explores environmental issues as they relate to the lives of Rhode Islanders. From tree lines to coastlines to turbines, Motif's got you covered.
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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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Every five minutes, a transplant candidate dies while waiting for a compatible heart, liver, or kidney. Imagine a technology that could provide those life-saving transplant organs for a high price, and imagine what a company would do to monopolize that technology. On a remote island in Lake Superior, a team of geneticists has unlocked this holy grail of medicine. By reverse-engineering thousands of genomes, they dial back the evolutionary clock to re-create the progenitor of all mammals. The ...
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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The official witchcraft podcast of the Otherworldly Oracle in which mystics, witches, and oracles come together to discuss all sorts of magical bad-assery. With your hosts, Allorah Rayne and Kitty Fields, two experienced pagan witches who enjoy teaching and sharing their experiences with spellcasting, daily magical living, folklore, the paranormal, ancestor work, faeries and more!
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Kelley Harrell explores animism and soul tending seasonally through the Elder Futhark runes. Join the Runes for Change community at https://www.soulintentarts.com/join/ For more information, visit soulintentarts.com Find her books, ”Runic Book of Days,” and "From Elder to Ancestor" online and on shelves.
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Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
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Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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A collection of nine horror stories created by New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler, author of NOCTURNAL, INFECTED, CONTAGIOUS and ANCESTOR. This eBook- and audiobook-only collection brings you more of Scott's thought-provoking short stories from his five years of weekly storytelling, as well as a brand-new HUNTER HUNTERSON & SONS story and a brand-new KISSYMAN tale. Scott still gives away his audio stories — for free — every week at scottsigler.com Stories in BONES ARE WHITE: • ...
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The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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Podcast for the English-speaking ministry of the Chinese Evangelical Church in Edinburgh
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Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward and The Aguacate Chronicles. A movement built on Culture, Familia, Legacy and of course, Aguacate.
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Over 17 years of Celebrating Africana Spirituality!We offer events, carefully selected supplies, divination, spiritual support and education related to Ifa, Vodou, Conjure/Hoodoo and other African Spiritual Traditions.Listen to our broadcasts to learn more about these beautiful traditions and email us with your questions about them! Who knows? We may just build a broadcast around answering them!
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Opening Dharma Access: Listening to BIPOC Teachers & Practitioners
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Welcome to "Opening Dharma Access," a podcast where we hear stories from BIPOC teachers & practitioners about their Dharma experiences and practice, and how those inform the ways they are sharing & practicing the Dharma today. Season 3 description: Hosted by Rev. Liên & Rev. Dana Takagi This season, we will have a new focus: Uplifting and Forwarding Asian American/Asian Diasporic Buddhist Experiences in the West. With our guests and audience, we will explore the specificities of Asian Americ ...
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This is a multiple award-winning podcast about early American history. It’s a show for people who love history and who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our present-day world. Each episode features conversations with professional historians who help shed light on important people and events in early American history. It is produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
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A series of shows that talks about the system of IFA an oracle system originating from Nigeria West Africa. IFA is a system used to help people solve there problems all around the world. Some Countries include U.S.A, United Kingdom, the Caribbean. Please join Professor Babalawo Ifategunse Osadele & Apetebi Omirelekun -Ifadunmade Ifalase on topics relating to IFA.
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The Aim of the Leadership Talk is.....To Motivate And Maintain Your Focus as A Leader, we are John Koplo and Jati Sasongko......Leadership is important, it doesn't matter whether you are a businessman, an artist, an actor, a dad, a mother, an affiliate marketer, a comedian, an ordinary person, a scientist, an ancestor, or even a fossil 😁.....you'll need this! 😎 we'd like to ensure that you'll NEED THIS 👈👈
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How To Learn From Your Ancestors | Spring Washam
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Our guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Plus, a very special request from Dan. Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Mom…
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First skull of mysterious human ancestor; Decoding whale language; Heatwaves 20x more likely to happen
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Episode 308 An ancient skull discovered in China has been confirmed to belong to a Denisovan. It’s been tough to study this mysterious human ancestor, as we’ve only ever found a finger and jaw bone - so this new discovery could reshape our understanding of them. After being kept secret for decades, the “dragon man” skull is opening up a new window …
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Get connected with your Ancestors y'all, build them altars, say those prayers.
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With the arrival of Ancestors, the third and final book in adrienne maree brown’s Grievers Trilogy, we take the iconic frames she has created in her nonfiction work—emergent strategy, pleasure activism, fractal responsibility, loving corrections and more—and look at how they are dramatized within this fictional near-future Detroit. Much as the thre…
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Coco Hill Productions’ new podcast, Our Ancestors Were Messy, might be my favorite new pod of the year, perfect for avoiding the heavy news cycle! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: https://thesecretadventuresofblackpeople.com/our-ancestors-were-messy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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‘Have you checked on your ancestors?’ This woman brings dignity to deceased Black Chicagoans
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Tammy Gibson wants you to visit the gravesites of your deceased relatives. “Have you checked on your ancestors?” said Gibson, the founder of Sankofa TravelHer, an organization dedicated to honoring the legacy of African-Americans who were often denied dignity in death. As we learned last episode, Chicago’s long history of segregation affected both …
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Anglerfish Ancestors Once Roamed The Seafloor
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There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round, some have fins that they use to "walk" along the sea floor, and others have huge eyes set far back into their heads. But how did all this morphological diversity first come to be? Thanks to a new anglerfish family tree, now we know. Scientists built…
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Some Asian American officials say the contributions of Chinese laborers are often overlooked, including those who built parts of the Long Island Rail Road in the 1800s. Now, some local leaders hope marking May 10th as “Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day” will help honor that history. WNYC's Elizabeth Shwe reports.…
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Your Ancestors Are Closer Than You Think: A Preview of Know Your Ancestral Guides
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Last summer, I walked the land where generations of my ancestors lived in northern Wales. In today’s episode, I share what that experience stirred in me—and how it inspired the free class I’m teaching this week: Know Your Ancestral Guides.If you’ve ever felt the pull of your lineage or wondered where to begin connecting with your ancestors, this cl…
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Does It Feel Like Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse?
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Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in listener Abigail Krich-Starr's area, that's due to warmer, wetter weather — which, yes, is linked to climate change. But it doesn't stop there: Ecologists and entomologists say increased heat could also alter mosquito behavior, shift their natural ha…
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Mary is juggling a busy career and family life and, like many of us, she feels guilty about the time she spends on her phone. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin talks with author and teacher Molly Caro May about how she’s helping others rethink—and rewire—their dependency on devices with an approach that’s focused on the mind-body connecti…
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Episode 3: Who Threw the First Brick at Stonewall?
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There’s no moment in queer history more celebrated than the Stonewall riots, which set off the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. There’s also no event that’s more hotly debated. To separate the truth from the myth, we first step onto the streets of Greenwich Village, a mecca of queer culture in the 60s. By all accounts The Stonewall Inn at the heart o…
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414 Queerness and Reputation in Revolutionary America
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How do we uncover queer lives from the distant past, especially in an era when language and records often erased or obscured them? What did queerness look like in early America, and how might it have intersected with power, religion, and empire on the eve of the American Revolution? John McCurdy, a Professor of History and Philosophy at Eastern Mic…
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Carly Anne York: Taking “Silly Science” Seriously
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Research often derided for being a waste of money has led to world-changing breakthroughs, ranging from GPS to Ozempic.By Bobi NYC
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It’s hot in New York today and temperatures are expected to remain in the the nineties and possibly reach triple digits this week. New York State health commissioner Dr. James McDonald talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about how New Yorkers can stay safe in the region's first heat wave of the year.
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This June, some graduates from public high schools in New York will have a little something extra on their diplomas. The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness aims to signal to future colleges or employers that the student understands what it means to be a contributing member of a community or society. Jenna Ryall directs Civics for All, which man…
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The U.S.'s power grid — a nearly 100-year-old network of electrical circuits — is facing increased demand and weather-related stress. What will it take to modernize? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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How Modern Life Makes You Sick – And How To Fix It | Jeff Krasno
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You’re getting the wrong kind of stress. Here’s how to change that. Jeff Krasno is the co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being, and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast and his new book is called Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things. I…
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AF-1111: The Little Church Around the Corner, New York City | Postcards from the Past
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Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple church nestled among a few trees, with a neat little gatehouse and a quiet street. What caught my eye was the caption: The Little Church Around the Corner. That name alone makes you…
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Being Kingdom People: Mercy & Justice (Matthew 20:1-16; 18:21-35)
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Rathiulung Elias, ‘Being Kingdom People: Mercy & Justice,’ Matthew 20:1-16; 18:21-35By Chinese Evangelical Church in Edinburgh
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As You Wish Talk Radio, June 21, 2025
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UFO and UAP, Iran Ice Riots, Questions and AnswersBy [email protected] (Author)
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Word From the Curb is a series of live broadcasts this election season where WNYC's All Things Considered is out in communities across the city to ask New Yorkers what they want to see in their next mayor. This week we were in Southeast Queens and talked with two people who have spent much of their careers in advocacy focused on issues critical to …
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In this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news the team digs into the mailbag and fields questions from our dear readers and listeners.
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This week's Politics Brief roundup of New York City news features an analysis of Board of Elections data and the latest on the arrest of mayoral hopeful Brad Lander.
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A bill passed by the New York City Council would require the parks department to install at least 50 new outdoor drinking fountains near park entrances by 2035. That would add to the already thousands of water fountains around the city maintained by the parks department, many of which are in disrepair. The bill now awaits the mayor's signature. Man…
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What Makes South Korea's 'Super Divers' Special?
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For generations, the all-female Haenyeo divers have routinely dove into frigid waters off the coast of South Korea, holding their breath for minutes at a time, as they collect seafood to eat and sell. These women start diving as girls and continue well into old age. And recent research suggests that it's not just years of training that makes this f…
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Uncovering the mysteries of the animal kingdom
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From the bugs in our backyards to prehistoric reptiles, animal biology and behavior are full of puzzles and conundrums. On this episode, we hear from experts solving the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Original broadcast date: July 14, 2023. Guests include paleontologist Dean Lomax, biochemical engineer Saad Bhamla, herpetologist Gowri Shankar and…
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How Dating Apps Are Failing Black Women | IRL: Online Life is Real Life
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Dating apps aren’t broken; they’re working exactly as designed. And for Black women, that’s a problem. In this season premiere of IRL: Online Life is Real Life, host Bridget dives into how dating apps reinforce harmful beauty standards rooted in whiteness, automating what researcher Dr. Apryl Williams calls “sexual racism” into the user experience.…
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If You Care About Fitness, You Should Work On Your Mobility | Get Fit Sanely Listener Picks: Kelly and Juliet Starrett
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We asked listeners to tell us about some of their favorite episodes from our Get Fit Sanely series, and we’ll be bringing you some excerpts of those episodes on Fridays this month. Today, we’re hearing from listener Abby, who experienced a game-changing moment in our episode on mobility with Kelly and Juliet Starrett. Paid subscribers of DanHarris.…
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Scent of a Mummy: Smells and Pleasure in ancient Egypt, with Dora Goldsmith
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What did ancient Egyptians like to smell? Did they use any narcotics in their day to day lives? And what do mummified bodies smell like? Today, I'm pleased to welcome Dora Goldsmith to the podcast. Dora Goldsmith is a PhD-candidate at the Freie Universitat in Berlin, Germany. Specialising in ancient smellscapes, Dora explores how the ancient Egypti…
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In 2023, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice established a reparations council made up of scholars, researchers and advocates to study how to begin to repair the harm of slavery. Ryan Haygood, president and CEO of NJISJ, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to preview the findings of a two year study on how to compensate Black New Jerseyans impact…
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Sir Dyno is the Chicano Eazy-E, the king of lowrider car shows, an up-and-coming gangsta rapper straight outta Northern California. But when he gets the money to finance his next CD, he has no idea that the same music that made him a legend will also lead to his downfall. This story contains drug references and offensive language, sensitive listene…
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Yes, people really do win pledge drive giveaways at WBEZ
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One Curious City listener was skeptical about whether real people actually win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways. They do. But there’s a little more to that answer. Plus, an economist who studies fundraising explains why people give money during pledge drives in the first place. This episode was originally published on March 3, 2022.…
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Welcome back Ori travelers, this episode is filled with deep mysteries and treats for you. This story dives into the importance of protecting our traditions and practices and what happens when people who have not walked that same path try to involve themselves. If your grandmother or an elder in your family had certain family traditions that they s…
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WORD FROM THE CURB: housing, public safety and cost of living are top issues for Jamaica and Hollis locals in this NYC mayoral election
WNYC's All Things Considered was in Southeast Queens this week for our series of live broadcasts this election season we're calling Word From The Curb. We've been engaging with communities across New York City to ask people what’s important to them and what they want to see in city leadership. And this part of Queens is a really interesting place t…
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A health insurance card, a 10-speed mountain bike, a blue men’s jacket and a microwave are among the few belongings stored by New York City officials this year after they cleared homeless people from street encampments. The city is supposed to offer people the chance to store their personal items for 90 days. But a City Hall spokesperson said worke…
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Do people actually donate cars to public radio?
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An on-air spot soliciting car donations is a fixture of public radio, but do people actually donate? Yes, about 50 cars are donated a month.
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We are in the thick of multiple sports seasons: the NBA finals are happening, and baseball and soccer are in full swing. For devoted fans, emotions can run pretty high during a game. Cognitive anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas has long been fascinated by that intensity — and how uniform it can be across fans. So, he and fellow researchers at the Un…
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On Muscle and Mind: How Strength Training Changes Your Brain, Improves Your Mental Health, and Lengthens Your Life | Bonnie Tsui
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What muscles are for, how to get them, and why it’s never too late to start building them. Bonnie Tsui is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and the bestselling author of Why We Swim, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and a Time magazine and NPR Best Book of the Year. Her work has been recognized and supported by Harvard Univer…
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MoviePass was his idea. HBO documented the chaos, but now he’s taking it back.
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In the 2010s, MoviePass became a cultural phenomenon, but behind the viral success was Stacy Spikes, a Black entrepreneur and visionary who co-founded the company. Then, he was pushed out. But today, he’s back in charge. Stacy joins Bridget to talk about the rise and fall of MoviePass, the power of culture and human creativity, what it was like to …
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We hope you enjoy this dharma talk from Rebecca Nie, "10 Vows". GUEST BIO: ZEN MASTER REBECCA DAWN NIE is the founder of MV Sanctuary and Vice President of the Maitreya Association for Buddhist College Chaplains. As Stanford’s Chaplain-Affiliate, she oversees the Buddhist religious and spiritual life for students, faculty, and staff. Her offerings …
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Trump Wants A Missile Defense System Like Israel's
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Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel's missile defenses have been a focus of the Trump White House. This year, President Trump …
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The Sweet Satisfiability of Operating a Farm Stand
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In this episode, I reflect on the significance of my roadside honor system farm stand on a personal, communal and environmental level. This small physical, and seasonal, structure is a prayer for community, an altar to trust, and a quiet form of resistance to disconnection and urgency. Join me in this musing on how meaning isn’t created from scale,…
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Drawing isn’t just child’s play. It’s a shortcut to joy, presence, and connection—all things we could use a lot more of these days. On this episode of How To!, Courtney Martin brings on artist, graphic journalist, and founder of DrawTogether Wendy MacNaughton to explain how everyone at the grown-ups table can start drawing, too. Courtney’s blind co…
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