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Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
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An accessible podcast about Type Theory, Programming Languages Research and related topics.
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A podcast devoted to the foundational ideas that inspire thought and action.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest longform journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on current affairs, climate change, global warming, immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more. The podcast explores a range of subjects and news across business, global politics (including Trump, Israel, Palestine and Gaza), mo ...
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Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV. All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down!
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to write stories their readers will love. Each week literary editors, Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill, use films to explain how to craft a story that hooks the reader on page one and holds their attention all the way to the end. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you're a writer who loves to write, this podcast is for you! "The only thing that matters, and ...
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These conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging from European critical theory to the black Atlantic to sites of indigenous resistance and self-articulation, as well as the complex geography of thinking between traditions, inside traditions, and from positions of insurgency, critique, and counternarrative.
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Brought to you by Loughborough University’s Anarchism Research Group (ARG), Anarchist Essays presents leading academics, activists, and thinkers exploring themes in anarchist theory, history, and practice. For more on the ARG, please visit https://www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/politics-international-studies/research/arg/ and follow us on Twitter at @arglboro
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"What if You Are the Universe Thinking Itself?" In a single question, this hook invites introspection, disrupts conventional understanding of self and reality, and provokes curiosity about the unity of all existence. It frames each listener as both a participant in and a reflection of the grand symphony of the cosmos. It challenges the audience to explore: Interconnectedness, Conscious Awareness, Science Meets Spirit, The Emergence of Intelligence.
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A podcast where I read my blog to you, and chit-chat a little. I'm Non-Zero-Sum James, your companion on this exploration of win-win games and how they are essential for a better future. I've been writing here at nonzerosum.games for a couple of years now, and decided it was finally time to reproduce the content in the form in which I usually consume media, audio. So, playing catch-up, every couple of days I'll be reading from the blog, exploring a new aspect of game theory, moral philosophy ...
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“Theory and practice” is a common phrase. We've seen a lot of writing on theory, but what about that other word? Peter calls it "the dark matter of the social sciences" - Practice. It applies to pencil-pushing, educating, heart surgery, sailing, golfing, and anything you can do with purpose. Peter and Dave take you into a world of thought that couples work and play, purpose and routine, life and legacy. In a world of white-water, On Practice is the raft.
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Often researchers and academics get ‘lost in citations’ –– we forget there’s a real person/voice behind the writing. In each episode, we focus on a publication that has caught the host’s eye. We’ll learn more about the writer and gain insights on researching and writing better academic papers. Rotating podcasts by Chris Haswell, Jonathan Shachter and contributing interviewers. [email protected]
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Applying reason, research, and thought to conspiracy theories. Write to us at [email protected]
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The podcast covers research, academic writing, and scholarship within the social sciences/ humanities.
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We are living in the reality of the "dead internet theory". Learn to stand out as a HUMAN when creating content, educating students, or giving presentations online. Create and share your expertise… efficiently, confidently, and authentically as YOU (a human) in this how-to series of episodes. You can also expect conversations about how educators and creators can learn to survive, maybe even thrive, within a rapidly changing internet. Even if the internet isn't about to be murdered dead by bo ...
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PoemTalk at the Writers House, hosted by Al Filreis and based at Kelly Writers House in Philadelphia. PoemTalk is a collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and Jacket2.org.
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Live Theory: Living Writing & Rhetoric invites scholars in rhetorical theory, composition studies, and beyond to share their expertise with us in the form of a 15 minute talk, followed by a discussion with USC and other university faculty and guests who are able to attend live via Zoom. At Live Theory, we do not bring theory down from the clouds. Rather, theory never belonged, and perhaps never was, in the clouds to begin with. At Live Theory, we live theory, bringing life to writing and rhe ...
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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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Have you ever binge-read a new favorite series, only to end up with a book-hangover? Or finished a heart-stopping scene only to look around and not be able to talk to anyone about it? Maybe you’ve even felt embarrassed about what you’re reading because it isn’t considered a “classic” by people you know. Book Talk for BookTok with Jac and Amy is the go-to literary podcast to discuss your favorite novels with your newest book-besties. They use their literary backgrounds to analyze what makes t ...
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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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Many composers struggle to write original and fresh music and get frustrated. At the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), we teach a transparent and proven methodology that will help you define your unique musical voice and raise above the generic sound of everybody else. Don't be tricked into believing that most of the composers you admire are (or were) born geniuses. We know that the vast majority of great composers are trained. We know you are the kind of composer who wants to be a power ...
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Two young musicians have taken it upon themselves to write a new song from scratch every week, then to share their songs with each other and the world. Each episode, Roger Heathers and Declan Kitchener deconstruct the theory and process of writing music, then probably go off topic to talk about how amazing the Beatles are or something. If you'd like to share your song that you wrote in a week with us, or perhaps join us as a guest, then get in touch with us via our e-mail address weeklysongp ...
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Listen closer to pop music — hear how it moves us. Hosted by musicologist Nate Sloan & songwriter Charlie Harding. From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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This New Way (formerly Supermanagers) is a show hosted by Aydin Mirzaee (CEO of Fellow–#1 AI Meeting Assistant) about how real companies are using AI at work. No theory, no fluff — just straight talk with leaders who are testing, implementing, and learning as they go. What you’ll get: How leaders are integrating AI into their teams and processes Honest takes on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing Live AI tool demos 👉 Want episode summaries, AI workflow templates, and quick tips f ...
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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcas ...
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Chase Jarvis is a visionary photographer, artist and entrepreneur. Cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade, he is the founder & CEO of CreativeLive. In this show, Chase and some of the world’s top creative entrepreneurs, artists, and celebrities share stories designed to help you gain actionable insights to recognize your passions and achieve your goals.
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Welcome to Career & Leadership Real Talk; a weekly podcast full of guidance and advice for ambitious managers who are ready to take ownership of their career. It’s hosted by Pamela Langan, a job search coach and c.v. writing expert, and Jacqui Jagger, a mindset and leadership coach. We’re here for you if you want to have more impact, land a new job or get the promotion you know you deserve. There’s no high level, intellectual theory here – it’s a fluff-free zone We’ll be talking about how to ...
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Lisa Renée works as an intuitive healer and channels Divine Wisdom through free writing. She shares her lessons, trials, learning and wisdom with listeners who can participate in exercises and short meditations to raise their own vibrations while learning tips and tricks to elevate their thinking and achieve their life purpose.If you enjoy Moving Into Light, please subscribe and share! You can learn more about Lisa Renée and her work at www.lisa-renee.com.
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Modes of Thought in Anterran Literature – Second Year Classics, C667, Professor [REDACTED]. This course discusses the Anterran Civilization, examining the evidence regarding the recent archeological ruins uncovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The earliest human society, [REDACTED] years older than previously known to exist, will provide opportunities for analysis of ancient writing and thought. Topics include literature, religion, and philosophy. Wednesdays, Room 014 Brussels Hall, H ...
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Ready to turn your love of writing into a successful copywriting career? Join professional copywriters Nicki Krawczyk, Kate Sitarz, and the Filthy Rich Writer team to get the tips, tools, and training to help you become a copywriter and build a thriving business of your own. Whether you want to land an on-staff job, freelance full-time and work from wherever you want, or make extra money with a side hustle, the best place to start learning is right here. Nicki and Kate have 20+ and 10+ years ...
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Want to become better than most people at most things? Then the Pat Flynn Show is for you. Listen in, and learn: - How to Master The Pat Flynn Philosophy of Generalism—or why it’s better to be better at many things, not best at just one. From there, how to combine abilities to create a competitive advantage at anything you could want—a tactic known as “skill stacking.” - Obtain Knowledge Fast, Learn Any Skill Quickly—Discover the 5 Generalist principles for ultra-efficient practice sessions ...
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You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson features the best big ideas from life-changing books and practical tools to help you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery and flourish in Energy, Work, and Love. Get more wisdom in less time so you can activate your best, every day—so that we can change the world, one person at a time, together, starting with you and me and us, today! (Learn more about Heroic Public Benefit Corporation at https://heroic.us)
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Struggling with jealousy, insecurity, or self-doubt? You're not alone. Join Pattern Transformation Expert Shanenn Bryant as she combines humor, hard-won wisdom, and practical strategies to help you break free from the patterns keeping you stuck. From 2 AM social media stalking sessions to second-guessing yourself at work, each episode tackles the real struggles women face with jealousy, insecurity and confidence. Shanenn draws from her experience and expertise in attachment theory to help wo ...
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One True Podcast explores all things related to Hemingway, his work, and his world. The show is hosted by Mark Cirino and produced by Michael Von Cannon. Join us in conversation with scholars, artists, political leaders, and other luminaries. For more, follow us on Twitter @1truepod. You can also email us at [email protected].
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Conversations with artists, writers, intellectuals, workers--you choose the designation--about the politics of culture
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Each Monday we will dive into ideas big and small: from psychology to philosophy, and from economics to fitness. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity and connection. The goal is to explore alongside like-minded people, as if sharing a conversation over tea. Have a thought on a past episode or an idea for a future one? You’re always invited to leave a voice message or write in at the links below, and I may bring your message into a future episode. Together we’ll unpack the questions an ...
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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is the show that aims to make grand and often oddball hard rock and heavy metal points through a narrative built upon the tiny idea of a quintet of songs. Buttressed with illustrative clips, Martin argues quickly and succinctly why these songs - and the specific sections of these tracks - support his mad professor premise, from the wobbly invention of an “American” heavy metal, to the influence of Led Zeppelin in hair metal or to more succinct topics ...
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There has never been a more exciting - or more demanding - time to be a marketer. The AI era is here, transforming everything and pushing the role of the CMO into a full revolution. With immense pressure to prove value and new tools in our hands, the old playbooks no longer work. Join host Josh Spanier, VP of Marketing at Google, as he goes off the map with the industry's most daring leaders. This isn't about theory, it's about getting into the trenches with the CMOs and pioneers who are nav ...
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A Chat with Jay "Remove your Mask, Write your Story, Authentic Opinions, Views & Stories"
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The times of anxiety, stress, depression and a pseudo stroke, Jay didn't know what was going on, except there is a gift around the corner. but now as the WWH Principal Life Strategist, Health and Physical Education Analyst, Jay is not just motivating you, your teams and your social, but also providing guidance towards personal growth, self discovery and overall life satisfaction, Wealth, Health, Spiritual and Emotional, on various platforms and coaching sessions. Jay's speciality is a self-l ...
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Billy O'Connor Vietnam Veteran, retired New York City Firefighter and Frank Pace (TV producer) who has produced more than 700 episodes of network television, discuss their fascinating journeys through life with combined experience of over 140 years. Both have Co-Authored 3 Books together with the first publication of their collaboration "If These Lips Could Talk" released in September 2020. Billy and Frank take you through their vast knowledge of the world and the people they have encountere ...
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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users -- whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities -- now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. Fro ...
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Interviews with Authors writing about Australia and New Zealand Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies
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Hello, and welcome to the Stepping Off Now podcast. I'm Kendra, an AuDHD writer, and this is my safe space for talking about the challenges of being a neurodivergent creative and the lessons I'm learning along the way. It's a little bit dark and a little bit visceral, but always honest. I hope that it can be a safe space for you too, where you feel seen and validated wether or not you identify as neurodivergent yourself. All gentle souls are welcome, and my goal is to provide solace and supp ...
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Ep 109 Bonus Episode Life Theories: 3 Simple Solutions to Shift Your Mindset
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In this insightful episode of Life Theories, four unique voices from around the world come together to explore the power of mindset and how simple changes can lead to powerful transformations. Join Sarah from Canada, Diana from the USA, Cortez from the UK, and Jay from Australia as they each share personal experiences and practical tools to help yo…
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Jana Melkumova-Reynolds: dance, fashion labor, time, space, disability
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Jana Melkumova-Reynolds on dance, fashion labor, time, space, and disability You can read about her work here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/jana-melkumova-reynolds https://www.lse.ac.uk/sociology/events/2024/embodied-theory-lab/embodied-theory-labBy Toby Miller
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Yamile Ferriera on feminism, nationalism, literature, and drama
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Yamile Ferriera on feminism, nationalism, literature, and drama You can read about her work here: https://experts.illinois.edu/en/persons/yamile-ferreira-teixeiraBy Toby Miller
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Jean Chalaby: the EU, TV, streaming, cultural policy, formats, de Gaulle
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Jean Chalaby on the EU, TV, streaming, cultural policy, formats, charisma, and de Gaulle You can read about his work here: https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/people/academics/jean-k-chalabyBy Toby Miller
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Rachel Allison on women’s football, fans, queerness, and intersectionality
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Rachel Allison on women’s football, fans, queerness, and intersectionality You can read about her work here: https://www.sociology.msstate.edu/directory/rca174By Toby Miller
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Stevie Suan, "Anime's Identity: Performativity and Form Beyond Japan" (U Minnesota Press, 2021)
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A formal approach to anime rethinks globalization and transnationality under neoliberalism Anime has become synonymous with Japanese culture, but its global reach raises a perplexing question--what happens when anime is produced outside of Japan? Who actually makes anime, and how can this help us rethink notions of cultural production? In Anime's I…
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Peter C. Zimmerman, "The Jazz Masters: Setting the Record Straight" (UP of Mississippi, 2021)
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The Jazz Masters: Setting the Record Straight (UP of Mississippi, 2021) is a celebration of jazz and the men and women who created and transformed it. In the twenty-one conversations contained in this engaging and highly accessible book, we hear from the musicians themselves, in their own words, direct and unfiltered. Peter Zimmerman’s interviewing…
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Stephen Fritz, "The First Soldier: Hitler as a Military Leader" (Yale UP, 2018)
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In his new book, The First Soldier: Hitler as a Military Leader (Yale University Press, 2018), Stephen Fritz professor of history at East Tennessee State University reexamines Hitler as a military commander and strategist. That Hitler saw World War II as the only way to retrieve Germany’s fortunes and build an expansionist Thousand-Year Reich is un…
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Ron Broglio, "Animal Revolution" (U Minnesota Press, 2022)
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Animals are staging a revolution—they’re just not telling us. From radioactive boar invading towns to jellyfish disarming battleships, Animal Revolution (U Minnesota Press, 2022) threads together news accounts and more in a powerful and timely work of creative, speculative nonfiction that imagines a revolution stirring and asks how humans can be a …
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Elliott Rabin, "The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility" (Jewish Publication Society, 2020)
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Today I talked to Elliott Rabin about his book The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility (Jewish Publication Society, 2020). Approaching the Bible in an original way—comparing biblical heroes to heroes in world literature—Rabin addresses a core biblical question: What is the Bible telling us about what it means to be a hero? Focusing…
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S17:E25: "Who Am I?" The Midpoint as Self-Recognition in Story Structure
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Discover how the Midpoint in story structure is more than a Moment of Truth. It’s self-recognition in which characters remember who they are.By K.M. Weiland
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Deborah Gordon, "No Standard Oil: Managing Abundant Petroleum in a Warming World" (Oxford UP, 2021)
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In No Standard Oil: Managing Abundant Petroleum in a Warming World (Oxford University Press, 2021), Deborah Gordon shows that no two oils or gases are environmentally alike. Each has a distinct, quantifiable climate impact. While all oils and gases pollute, some are much worse for the climate than others. In clear, accessible language, Gordon expla…
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Anthony Valerio, "Semmelweis: The Women's Doctor" (Zantedeschi Books, 2019)
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Though his advice has saved the lives of millions of people, the name Ignaz Semmelweis is not one commonly known today. In his book Anthony Valerio’s Semmelweis: The Women's Doctor (Zantedeschi Books, 2019). Valerio details the many struggles Semmelweis faced in winning acceptance for his advice on antiseptic procedures. The son of a Buda spice mer…
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Massimo Modonesi, "The Antagonistic Principle: Marxism and Political Action" (Haymarket, 2019)
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What does it mean to be a political subject? This is one of the key questions asked by Massimo Modonesi in The Antagonistic Principle: Marxism and Political Action (2019), published as part of the Historical Materialism book series from Brill and Haymarket books. The book takes on the theories of Marx and Gramsci to develop a philosophical triad …
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Ladelle McWhorter, "Unbecoming Persons: The Rise and Demise of the Modern Moral Self" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
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How should one live? What should one do? And what do these questions have to do with being a good person? In Unbecoming Persons: The Rise and Demine of the Modern Moral Self (University of Chicago Press, 2025), Ladelle McWhorter reorients these questions through a genealogy of the concept of personhood. That genealogy is in the service of showing u…
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On Writing by Stephen King (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Today’s wisdom comes from On Writing by Stephen King. If you’re loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That’s what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher’s Note. Daily inspirati…
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The origins of today’s conflict between American Jews over Israel
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In the early years, American Jewish support for Israel was a fraught issue. The turning point was the six-day war of 1967, which solidified a strength of feeling that has only recently begun to fracture By Mark Mazower. Read by Kerry Shale. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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John Potts on artificial intelligence, future fear, ghosts, charisma, radio
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John Potts on artificial intelligence, authorship, fear of the future, ghosts, charisma, and radio You can read about his work here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=coJzSDMAAAAJ&hl=enBy Toby Miller
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Episode 303: Episode 286 - Change Agrees with Him (Fredrick Miller)
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Toward the end of this episode, you will hear revered Organization Development practitioner Fred Miller speak enthusiastically about an unprecedented wave of change, presenting fundamentally new prospects for organizational development. No rocking chair on the porch for Fred; he will be out there in the future helping business leaders transform the…
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William Doyle, "Napoleon at Peace: How to End a Revolution" (Reaktion Books, 2022)
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The French Revolution facilitated the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, but after gaining power he knew that his first task was to end it. In this book William Doyle describes how he did so, beginning with the three large issues that had destabilized revolutionary France: war, religion, and monarchy. Doyle shows how, as First Consul of the Republic, Napo…
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David Bressoud, "Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas" (Princeton UP, 2019)
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Calculus Reordered: A History of the Big Ideas (Princeton UP, 2019) takes readers on a remarkable journey through hundreds of years to tell the story of how calculus evolved into the subject we know today. David Bressoud explains why calculus is credited to seventeenth-century figures Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz, and how its current structur…
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Bill V. Mullen, "James Baldwin: Living in Fire" (Pluto Press, 2019)
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In the first major biography of Baldwin in more than a decade, James Baldwin: Living in Fire (Pluto Press, 2019), Bill V. Mullen celebrates the personal and political life of the great African-American writer who changed the face of Western politics and culture. As a lifelong anti-imperialist, black queer advocate, and feminist, Baldwin (1924-1987)…
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Danny Orbach, "Plots Against Hitler" (Mariner, 2016)
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In his new book, Plots Against Hitler (Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016), Danny Orbach, Senior Lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers a profound and complete examination of the plots to assassinate Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. A riveting narrative of the organization, conspiracy, and sacrifices made by those who led the res…
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Ada Ferrer, "Cuba: An American History" (Scribner, 2021)
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“No country is ever just one thing.” In her new book Cuba: An American History (Scribner, 2021), NYU historian Ada Ferrer shows this again and again. In clear and engaging prose, Ferrer narrates five centuries of history from a decidedly different angle than previous one-volume studies; the main drivers of history in this book are not just familiar…
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Angelos Chaniotis, "Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian" (Harvard UP, 2018)
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The world that Alexander remade in his lifetime was transformed once more by his death in 323 BCE. In Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian(Harvard University Press, 2018), Angelos Chaniotis, Professor of Ancient History and Classics at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, examines how his successors reorganized Pers…
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Elisabeth R. Anker, "Ugly Freedoms" (Duke UP, 2022)
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Freedom is often considered the cornerstone of the American political project. The 1776 revolutionaries declared it an inalienable right that could neither be taken nor granted, a sacred concept upon which the nation was established. The concept and actualization of freedom are also to be defended by the state. However, when such a concept has been…
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Kalle Kananoja, "Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
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In Healing Knowledge in Atlantic Africa (Cambridge UP, 2021), Kalle Kananoja tells the story of how pre-colonial communities throughout the west coast of Africa employed a wide range of medical and spiritual strategies to treat all kinds of diseases. In the sixteenth century, the arrival of European traders and colonists initiated an exchange of he…
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Bradley Morgan, "U2: Until the End of the World" (Weldon Owen, 2025)
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Bradley Morgan’s U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025) celebrates fifty years of U2 with a career-spanning retrospective featuring more than 150 images that trace the band’s journey from Dublin pubs to sold-out arena tours. Morgan delves into the history of U2, offering an intimate look at their formation and the evolution of their un…
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Martyn Whittock, "Vikings in the East: From Vladimir the Great to Vladimir Putin – The Origins of a Contested Legacy in Russia and Ukraine" (Biteback, 2025)
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In Western Europe, we typically associate Vikings with the storm-tossed waters of the North Sea and the North Atlantic, the deep Scandinavian fjords and the attacks on the monasteries and settlements of north-western Europe. This popular image rarely includes the river systems of Russia and Ukraine, the wide sweep of the Eurasian steppe, the far sh…
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Primary Greatness by Stephen R. Covey (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Today’s wisdom comes from Primary Greatness by Stephen R. Covey. If you’re loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That’s what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher’s Note. Dail…
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Ep 111 Part 1 Alan Lazaros From Tragedy 2 Transformation: How Personal Development Changed Everything
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🔹 Dynamic Description (SEO-optimized and emotionally engaging): After losing his father in a tragic car accident at age 2 and surviving his own near-fatal crash at 26, Kevin Palmieri found himself questioning everything—even amid outward success. Struggling with deep emotional pain, regret, and feelings of abandonment, he turned to personal develop…
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Ale Laera sobre las humanidades, la literatura ecoafectiva, la naturaleza
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Alejandra Laera sobre las humanidades, la literatura ecoafectiva, la naturaleza, y el trabajo Se puede leer sobre su obra aquí: https://ilar.institutos.filo.uba.ar/integrante/alejandra-laera https://www.drclas.harvard.edu/people/alejandra-laeraBy Toby Miller
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Episode 195~ Remember When You Wanted This??
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Welcome to the podcast! In today's episode, Lisa asks the simple question...Do you remember when you wanted what you currently have? This answer and so much more on today's recording! Thank you so much for joining Lisa on this podcast episode. If you are interested in working with her as a client, please feel free to utilize the Contact Page on her…
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In Search of Green China: Ma Tianjie on Pan Yue and the CCP’s “Ecological Civilization"
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A former journalist and environmental campaigner named Pan Yue rose through the ranks of the Chinese Communist Party, championing the concept of “ecological civilization.” This green dream combines elements of traditional Chinese culture with eco-Marxism, suggesting a radical reorientation of humanity’s relationship to the natural world. Is the ide…
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David Stasavage, "The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today" (Princeton UP, 2020)
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Historical accounts of democracy's rise tend to focus on ancient Greece and pre-Renaissance Europe. The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today (Princeton University Press, 2020) draws from global evidence to show that the story is much richer--democratic practices were present in many places, at many other times, fr…
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Nancy Newman, "Songs and Sounds of the Anti-Rent Movement in Upstate New York: Including Twenty-Two New Settings of Period Tunes" (SUNY Press, 2025)
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Upstate New York's Anti-Rent Movement is considered the last struggle over feudalism in the United States. Tenant farmers in the Hudson-Mohawk region engaged in organized protest throughout the 1840s to contest monopoly ownership of the land they worked. Arguing their cause in newspapers, on broadsides, and at rallies, their aspirations also took s…
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Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen, "Icelandic Pop: Then, Today, Tomorrow, Next Week" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
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Iceland punches well above its weight in the world of music, producing global icons like Björk, Sigur Rós, Of Monsters and Men, and Laufey, while at the same time nurturing a vibrant local scene. Icelandic Pop: Then, Today, Tomorrow, Next Week (Reaktion, 2025) by Dr. Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen explores how Iceland’s unique social habits, institutions …
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Piotr Pietrzak, "Strengthening International Relations Through Transformative Theory and Practice" (Information Science Reference, 2025)
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As the world becomes more connected, strengthening international relations is essential for fostering global stability for economic and cultural growth. By integrating theory and practice applications, nations can move beyond traditional diplomatic approaches to embrace new strategies. By applying transformative theories, it allows for fresh perspe…
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Hari Krishna Kaul, "For Now, It Is Night: Stories" (NYRB, 2024)
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Hari Krishna Kaul’s short stories, shaped by the social crisis and political instability in Kashmir, explore – with a sharp eye for detail, biting wit, and empathy – themes of isolation, alienation, corruption, and the social mores of a community that experienced a loss of homeland, culture, and language. His characters navigate their ever-changing…
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Lorenzo Castellani, "Alberto Beneduce, Mussolini's Technocrat: Power, Knowledge, and Institutions in Fascist Italy" (Routledge, 2025)
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Should "good" people work for authoritarians? Does their implicit endorsement do more harm than their replacement by someone potentially worse? This was a common debate during Donald Trump's first term in the White House. Less so, during his second as loyalists assume most top positions in the administration. A century ago, this was a central quest…
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Ghazala Wahab, "The Hindi Heartland: A Study" (Aleph Book Company, 2025)
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The Hindi heartland, comprising Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, covers nearly 38 per cent of India's total area and is home to over 40 per cent of India's population. It provides the country with over 40 per cent of its parliamentarians and determines the contours of national politics (out …
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Today’s wisdom comes from Mind Gym by Gary Mack. If you’re loving Heroic Wisdom Daily, be sure to subscribe to the emails at heroic.us/wisdom-daily. And… Imagine unlocking access to the distilled wisdom form 700+ of the greatest books ever written. That’s what Heroic Premium offers: Unlimited access to every Philosopher’s Note. Daily inspiration an…
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Miami Heat Outlook, Orlando Magic Preseason, Team USA Taps Eric Spoelstra as Head Coach with Austin Dobbins - Writing for On SI, Kel'el Ware Wildcard, Norman Powell's scoring, Nikola Jovic's upside
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Ep. 91 Learning Basketball with Austin Dobbins @AustinDobbins13 Austin Dobbins is a Lead Writer for @5ReasonsSports and Writer for the Miami Heat & Orlando Magic On SI Today we learn about the state of the Miami Heat, Coach Spoelstra taking over Team USA Head Coaching duties, Heat players who could pop out between Kelel Ware, Norman Powell, Nikola …
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Leslie Regan Shade on the internet, political economy, gender, and editing
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Leslie Regan Shade on the internet, artificial intelligence, political economy, youth, gender, the Olsen twins, and editing You can read about her work here: https://ischool.utoronto.ca/faculty-profile/leslie-regan-shade/By Toby Miller
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EP186: I'm Full of Potential, But it's Untapped (Songwriting | Music)
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The Weekly Song Podcast returns for season 21.7 brand new weeks of songwriting!Join Declan and Roger as they each write a song per week and discuss lyrics, chords, arrangement, writer's block and creating within a time frame.Email the show! - [email protected] WSP on Instagram - https://lnk.bio/weeklysongpodcastListen to our collab …
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Laura Stephenson: suffering, film theory, equality in the culture industries
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Laura Stephenson on suffering, film theory/production, and equality in the culture industries You can read about her work here: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/stephenson-laura#about https://www.screenfutures.org/By Toby Miller
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Caitlin Frances Bruce on public art, gender, circus, style writing, and Mexico
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Caitlin Frances Bruce on public art, gender, circus, style writing, and Mexico You can read about her work here: https://caitlinfrancesbruce.com/ https://hcuap.com/ https://www.comm.pitt.edu/people/caitlin-bruceBy Toby Miller
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James Grehan, "Empire of Manners: Ottoman Sociability and War-Making in the Long Eighteenth Century" (Stanford UP, 2025)
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It is easy to believe that manners are empty gestures, little more than social artifice or practiced etiquette whose sole purpose is to project civility and facilitate social interaction. But if we look more closely, they can tell us much more than we might first suppose, revealing what conventional accounts of state, economy, and religion often ig…
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Michael T. Bertrand, "Southern History Remixed: On Rock 'n' Roll and the Dilemma of Race" (UP Florida, 2024)
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Southern History Remixed: On Rock ‘n’ Roll and the Dilemma of Race (UP Florida, 2024) spotlights the key role of popular music in the shaping of the United States South from the late nineteenth century to the era of rock ’n’ roll in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. While musical activities are often sidelined in historical narratives of the region, Micha…
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