Best Ship Of Knowledge Podcasts (2025)

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Gbesiagbe Bolo, Kɔsiɖa, 26102025 | Tanya: Miafe Yoryor Ga la Fe Fetu. (The Prize of our High Calling). 6:08

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Daily Manna, Eʋe, 26102025. Gbesiagbe Bolo, Kɔsiɖa, 26102025. Tanya: Miafe Yoryor Ga la Fe Fetu. (The Prize of our High Calling). Nuxexlē: Filipitowo 3:13-16.

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Jeff Neilson, "Fortress Farming: Agrarian Transitions, Livelihoods, and Coffee Value Chains in Indonesia" (Cornell UP, 2025) 44:31

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Over the last several decades, sources of income derived away from farms have come to play a much bigger role in rural Indonesian households. How do rural people in Indonesia engage with farming and social and economic spheres beyond their villages? What do their changing forms of engagement mean for land relations, sustainability, and the future o…

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Hector Vera, "Yardstick Nation: The Metric System in America" (Vanderbilt UP, 2025) 57:44

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Why is there no metric system in the United States? Why is it that a country known for its openness to the future, its scientific innovations, and its preference for practicality has not adopted the most practical, scientific, and innovative system of measurement? Yardstick Nation: The Metric System in America (Vanderbilt UP, 2025) by Dr. Hector Ve…

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Federal appeals court temporarily bars Portland troop deployment 5:35

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday it wanted more time to decide whether to rehear arguments on the matter.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland author Sam Saldivar on her new sapphic sports romance 5:25

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In her new novel, “Play You For It,” Portland author Sam Saldivar shares a romance about finding your place on and off the court.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Gbesiagbe Bolo, Memleɖa, Kele 25, 2025 | Tanya: Mawu, Miaƒe Ŋugbedodowodzikpɔla. (Our Promise-Keeping God). 7:22

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Daily Manna, Eʋe, 25102025. Gbesiagbe Bolo, Memleɖa, Kele 25, 2025. Tanya: Mawu, Miaƒe Ŋugbedodowodzikpɔla. (Our Promise-Keeping God). Nuxexlɛ̃: Psalmowo 132:11-18.

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10.24.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / What Put The Brakes On Home Break-Ins 31:50

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, some great news - The number of residential burglaries in the U.S. has collapsed in recent years. Clark discusses the safety measure that has made the difference. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Home Burglaries Down: Segment 3 Ask Clar…

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Scott D. Anthony, "Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2025) 1:03:49

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Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World (Harvard Business Review Press, 2025) arrives at the perfect moment as artificial intelligence and other technologies promise to unleash another wave of major transformation. This book is a kaleidoscopic look at how eleven disruptive innovations—including the iPhone, transistor, disposab…

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Selena Daly, "Emigrant Soldiers: Mobilising Italians Abroad in the First World War" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 1:03:32

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During the First World War, over 300,000 Italian emigrants returned to Italy from around the world to perform their conscripted military service, a mass mobilisation which was a uniquely Italian phenomenon. But what happened to these men following their arrival and once the war had ended? In Emigrant Soldiers: Mobilising Italians Abroad in the Firs…

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Gbesiagbe Bolo, Fiɖa, Kele 24, 2025 | Tanya: Mawu ƒe Nɔƒe /Xɔ Tutu. (Building A Habitation For God). 7:09

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Daily Manna, Eʋe, 24102025. Gbesiagbe Bolo, Fiɖa, Kele 24, 2025. Tanya: Mawu ƒe Nɔƒe /Xɔ Tutu. (Building A Habitation For God). Nuxexlɛ̃: Psalmowo 132:4-10.

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Oregon Democratic Sen. Merkley on his marathon speech in protest of Trump's policies 5:01

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Oregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley held the Senate floor this week with a marathon speech to protest President Donald Trump – and what he sees as the administration’s threats to democracy. He spoke for more than 22 hours.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Deadly strain of bird flu suspected on Heard Island 3:07

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Scientists fear the deadly H5 strain of bird flu has reached one of Australia's sub-Antarctic islands after signs of the disease were seen in elephant seals on Heard Island. Wildlife experts who travelled to the volcanic island in the Southern Ocean on the icebreaker RSV Nuyina have observed unusual levels of mortality in elephant seals in recent d…

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A rare deal in the White House as key Coalition members face critical decisions 15:30

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The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, emerged from the White House unscathed after a meeting with U-S President Donald Trump this week. A multimillion-dollar critical minerals deal promises opportunity for the regions, but the opposition says Labor's proposed environmental laws will throttle that potential.…

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SA's Flinders Ranges makes global "must-see" list 5:17

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"An otherworldly beauty" is how the global travel authority Lonely Planet has described South Australia's Ikara-Flinders Ranges - marking it the only place in Australia on its "must visit" list for 2026. Tourism operators have hailed the recognition as a priceless economic boost, at a time when the state's tourism sector has been ravaged by the tox…

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Greens slam proposed changes to environment laws 5:46

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Planned changes to environmental protections face a difficult path through federal parliament — with the Greens calling the draft legislation "worse than the status quo". Guest: Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens Senator from SA and spokesperson on communications and the environment. Producers: Isadora Bogle and Jason Whittaker…

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"We don't see any tangible outcomes" Opposition on environmental reforms 7:15

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The Coalition says it is concerned by a new attempt by the government to overhaul Australia's environment laws, which the Environment Minister hopes to introduce before the end of the year. Part of the draft laws for the proposed reform has been shared with environment and business groups this week.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fire season outlook released as telco concerns continue 8:38

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As parts of the country faced dangerously high temperatures this week, there was new concern that Australians may not be able to call emergency services when needed. Telstra reported yesterday that some Samsung phones might not get through to triple-zero services. Guest: Kristy McBain, Minister for Emergency Management Producer: Isadora Bogle…

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Critical debate over agriculture after rare earths deal struck 7:14

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Parts of regional Australia are expecting a financial boom from the critical minerals and rare earths deal signed with the US earlier this week. But not everyone's happy - especially at the prospect of losing prime agricultural land. Guest: Ryan Milgate, Wimmera farmer and Grains President at the Victorian Farmers' Federation Producer: Joe Sullivan…

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Irish diaspora denied the vote in Presidential election 8:20

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Irish citizens are heading to the polls this evening to vote for their next president - but only if they're on home soil. Those in Northern Ireland or abroad are ineligible to vote, a rule that has drawn criticism from the global Irish diaspora. The presidential race is down to two - Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, and Heather Humphrey…

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King Charles, Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic service 7:18

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It was a prayer for the history books. King Charles met Pope Leo overnight at The Vatican, becoming the first British monarch and pontiff to pray together at a church service in at least five centuries. Guest: Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News Producers: Brooke Young, Grace StrangerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US sanctions Russian oil over 'senseless' war in Ukraine 5:15

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The US has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies as it calls on Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in its war with Ukraine. The announcement came a day after US President Donald Trump said a planned meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, would be postponed indefinitely. Guest: Dr Adi Imsirovic, Lecturer in En…

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US carries out ninth strike against alleged drug vessels in Pacific 6:18

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military has launched its ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing at least three people in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The US military has been targeting waters off South America, where much of the cocaine from the world’s largest producers is smuggled. Guest: Dr Christopher Sabat…

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Breakfast Wrap: Russia responds to new US sanctions 24:00

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Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Nathan E. Sanders and Bruce Schneier, "Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship" (MIT Press, 2025) 43:32

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AI is changing democracy. We still get to decide how. AI’s impact on democracy will go far beyond headline-grabbing political deepfakes and automated misinformation. Everywhere it will be used, it will create risks and opportunities to shake up long-standing power structures. In this highly readable and advisedly optimistic book, Rewiring Democracy…

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Robert C. Bird, "Legal Knowledge in Organizations: A Source of Strategic and Competitive Advantage" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 59:26

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Legal Knowledge in Organizations: A Source of Strategic and Competitive Advantage (Cambridge UP, 2025) offers a step-by-step guide on how to utilize the law as a source of value in organizations. Robert C. Bird demonstrates how legal knowledge can be a valuable asset for firms, providing them with a sustainable competitive advantage that is difficu…

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Robert C. Bird, "Legal Knowledge in Organizations: A Source of Strategic and Competitive Advantage" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 59:26

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Legal Knowledge in Organizations: A Source of Strategic and Competitive Advantage (Cambridge UP, 2025) offers a step-by-step guide on how to utilize the law as a source of value in organizations. Robert C. Bird demonstrates how legal knowledge can be a valuable asset for firms, providing them with a sustainable competitive advantage that is difficu…

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Alice Lovejoy, "Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War" (U California Press, 2025) 45:50

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The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, …

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Gbesiagbe Bolo, Yawoɖa, 23, 2025 | Tanya: Yɔyɔ Hena Kafukafu kple Subɔsubɔ. (A Call to Praise and Worship). 7:48

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Daily Manna, Eʋe, 23102025. Gbesiagbe Bolo, Yawoɖa, 23, 2025. Tanya: Yɔyɔ Hena Kafukafu kple Subɔsubɔ. (A Call to Praise and Worship). Nuxexlɛ̃: Psalmowo 47:1-7.

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The art of debate is thriving in one unlikely place: prisons 3:33

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An Oregon penitentiary is showcasing its inmates and their debating skills. They make arguments, speak to others' perspectives, and resolve disputes amicably — all of which can have a huge impact on their lives inside prison and out.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How Oregonians are bracing for potential cuts to food stamps 4:06

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Funding for the federal government has been on hold for more than three weeks – but many people in the Northwest may not feel affected much so far. That could change on November 1st, when food stamp benefits end for 750,000 Oregonians.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Creatives launch AusArt funding drive 5:29

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Artists are passing the hat around today, asking Australians to help sustain the creative work they love. AusArt Day is billed as a national giving drive — with projects around the country to raise funds and awareness for films, festivals, music, magazines, dance, drama and everything in-between. Guest: Wesley Enoch, playwright and director and cha…

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What does a delay in a shipping emissions cut mean for Australia? 6:39

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More than 100 countries set sail to cut global shipping emissions this week -- only for the deal to mysteriously sink. Pressure from the United States and Saudi Arabia has now delayed the landmark agreement. Guest: Michael Brear, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne and Director of the Net Zero Australia Project Produc…

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Changing Australia: Antonella Thomas and building circus art in Australia 11:18

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Forget the lion-tamers, sword-swallowers and bearded ladies. The art of circus has evolved over the years, showcasing feats of strength and creativity and even holding up a mirror to society and culture. For decades, Antonella Thomas has helped to reshape the circus in Australia, co-founding Rock'n'Roll Circus in the late 80s, then the influential …

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Stakeholders rally to oppose demolition of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers 7:16

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Legal experts, architects and tenants will gather at a public forum in Melbourne today to oppose the demolition of dozens of the city's public housing towers. In 2023, former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews declared 44 towers would be knocked down by 2051 — to be replaced with a mix of public, social and private housing. But the plan remains contr…

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Shadow transport minister criticises unanswered questions on Rex sale 8:46

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The administrators of Regional Express Airlines-- also known as Rex-- say they've found an American buyer for the carrier... which went into voluntary administration in July last year. The government agreed to underwrite continued operations of the passenger service until this December, while administrators searched for a buyer. Guest: Senator Brid…

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Chris Sidoti welcomes ruling Israel must allow aid groups unimpeded access to Gaza 8:33

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The United Nations' highest court says Israel must allow the UN agency, UNRWA, to deliver aid into Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel has denied it has violated international law, saying the court's proceedings are biased, and the country didn't attend hearings in April. However, the country provided a 38-page written submission for the court to consider. Gue…

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How will a boost in critical minerals processing affect the environment? 8:26

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Australia's critical minerals deal with the United States is expected to pump billions of dollars more into the sector. But questions have also been raised about the broader impacts including potential environmental, social and cultural consequences. Guest: Susan Park, Professor of Global Governance in International Relations, University of Sydney…

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100,000 New Zealanders set to strike despite wild weather 3:58

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New Zealand is bracing for a so-called mega-strike with approximately 100,000 public sector workers in health and education expected to walk off the job. The government has claimed the strike action is politically motivated, but unions say it will continue despite wild weather wreaking havoc across the country.Guest: Jack Tame, journalist and broad…

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Vocal fry isn't a girl thing, research says 4:13

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A new study has found young Australian women are no more likely than young men to speak with a "creak" in their voices — a phenomenon known as vocal fry. Guest: Professor Felicity Cox, the lead researcher — from Macquarie University's Department of Linguistics Producer: Eddy DiamondBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Israel rejects 'predictable' ICJ decision on aid provision to Gaza 9:32

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) says Israel must allow the UN agency UNRWA to provide aid in Gaza. Earlier this year, Israel passed laws effectively banning the agency from operating in Gaza and Israel has not been allowing UNRWA to bring in its supplies since March. Guest: Shosh Bedrosian, Israeli government spokesperson for the Prime Min…

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Breakfast Wrap: ICJ says Israel must allow UN aid into Gaza 23:24

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What next for peace efforts in Ukraine? 9:00

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Ukraine says halting its war with Russia at the current front lines — as suggested by US President Donald Trump — would be "a good compromise". It comes as plans to hold a summit between Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have been put on hold. Guest: Sir Adrian Bradshaw, former British Army officer who served as Deputy Supreme…

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10.22.25 HSA Changes / Operational Cost Compare: EVs, Hybrids & Gas Vehicles 32:58

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You may soon be eligible for one of Clark’s favorite saving & investment accounts - The HSA. Big changes are coming to the HSA world in 2026. Also today, despite the end of EV credits, how much cheaper it is to run an EV vs a hybrid vs a gas engine car? Clark helps you calculate what makes the most sense financially over time, when it comes to your…

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Stuart Hart, "Beyond Shareholder Primacy: Remaking Capitalism for a Sustainable Future" (Stanford Business Books, 2024) 1:16:17

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In Beyond Shareholder Primacy: Remaking Capitalism for a Sustainable Future (Stanford Business Books, 2024) Hart argues that the current Milton Friedman–style "shareholder primacy capitalism," as taught in business schools and embraced around the world, has become dangerous for society, the climate, and the planet. Moreover, he maintains, it's econ…

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The Destruction of All Knowledge {AKA The Library of Alexandria} 1:01:01

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Welcome or welcome back to Wicked, Weird, and Grim, your number one podcast for a trip through the history of the odd, haunting, and mystifying. On today's episode, we dive deep into one of Ara's favorite subjects: the Library of Alexandria. Listen as we discuss the incorrect yet persistent idea that the Library was destroyed in one fell swoop and …

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Gbesiagbe Bolo, Kuɖa, Kele 22, 2025 | Tanya: Ɖo Ŋku Dzinye, O Mawu. (Remember Me Oh God). 5:39

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Daily Manna, Eʋe, 22102025. Gbesiagbe Bolo, Kuɖa, Kele 22, 2025. Tanya: Ɖo Ŋku Dzinye, O Mawu. (Remember Me Oh God). Nuxexlɛ̃: Psalmowo 132:1-3.

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A new chapter for Portland’s long-standing outdoor store, Next Adventure 4:50

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The iconic outdoor store will keep two locations open with new ownership and an eye on community engagement. A third location in Scappoose was purchased by a local couple and rebranded as The Paddle Shack" this month.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says she’s made progress on major issues. Even some fans are skeptical 4:50

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As the governor prepares to launch a reelection bid many believe will succeed, she may need to address the sense that she has underwhelmed.By Oregon Public Broadcasting