Best Kindred Communications Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Kerr: Our First Amendment Right to Receive Communications (from Monkeys) 30:14

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"It is a scientific fact that these macaques, like all other primates, including humans, are communicating. They communicate in much the same way we do - facial expressions, vocalizations, body postures, those kinds of things." - Jeff Kerr Jeff Kerr is PETA foundations Chief Legal Officer. I asked him to come on the show to talk about one of PETA’s…

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Thrills and Chills 54:49

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EPISODE TITLE: Thrills and Chills – May 27, 2025 Podcast: This Haunted Life Host: Adam Berry Theme: Paranormal activity and hauntings in theme parks — the spooky side of the happiest places on Earth. Episode Summary This episode explores the fascinating intersection between thrill-seeking, hauntings, and the unseen spirits that may be lingering at …

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Detecting Disinformation, Fake Accounts, and Inauthentic Behavior on Social Media, with Dan Brahmy 38:23

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Dan Brahmy, Co-Founder and CEO at Cyabra, discusses the cutting-edge in disinformation monitoring. Dan shares some of Cyabra's work around the new pope, the tariff war, and narratives following the Trump assassination attempt. We discuss how monitoring works technically, what type of attributes are used to classify accounts as inauthentic, and how …

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Isabella La Rocca Gonzalez: Censored Landscapes 31:41

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"The one that really surprised me was the organic humane Certified Egg Farm. I thought Humane Certified would at least mean that I would see some chickens running around somewhere, but it looked exactly the [00:00:30] same as any other egg facility. They were just big warehouses. You don't see a chicken anywhere in sight. And then I learned, of cou…

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John Kinder: World War Zoos 42:33

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John Kinder is the director of American studies and a professor of history at Oklahoma State University. And he is an author. His most recent book is called World War Zoos: Humans and Other Animals in the Deadliest Conflict of the Modern Age. John’s book tells a story most of us have never heard: what happened to the world’s zoos—and the animals in…

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It All Started in the Basement 42:56

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This Haunted Life Episode Title: It All Started in the Basement Hosted by: Adam Berry Runtime: ~45 minutes Episode Summary: In the debut episode of This Haunted Life, paranormal investigator Adam Berry takes us deep underground — both literally and emotionally. What begins with personal stories from his haunted childhood home evolves into something…

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This Haunted Life Trailer 1:07

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Adam Berry Unveils New Paranormal Podcast This Haunted Life — Debut Episode MAY 13 2025 Acclaimed paranormal investigator and television host Adam Berry is making waves in the podcasting world with the launch of This Haunted Life, a gripping new series that blends personal stories, real investigations, and listener-submitted hauntings. The debut ep…

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Richard (Kudo) Couto: The Hidden Horror Behind a Billion-Dollar Brand 42:18

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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow sta…

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Meredith Blanchard: We’ve Cured Cancer in Mice for Decades 54:41

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“There's a drug called vioxx that was found to be safe and effective in animal trials, so they moved it on to preclinical trials in humans. Once on the market, that drug caused 88,000 people to have heart attacks and killed 38,000 people.” Meredith Blanchard We have some big news at Species Unite. In January and February, our team traveled to Bainb…

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Youth Political Expression on Social Media, with Dr. Neta Kligler-Vilenchik and Dr. Ioana Literat 48:44

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Dr. Neta Kligler-Vilenchik and Dr. Ioana Literat share research from their new book Not Your Parent's Politics: Understanding Young People's Political Expression on Social Media. We discuss how young people use social media such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to experiment with their political identity, even if they are too young to vote. Exampl…

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Rob Read: When the Ocean Bleeds 48:55

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“One year, we actually offered the Faroe Islanders One million pounds to stop the hunts. 1 million pounds, which would go to promoting whale and dolphin tourism to the islands and marine conservation education to Faroese kids in schools. And the Faroese response to our offer was the most emphatic no you've ever had in your life. They actually held …

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Andrew Stein: Living with Lions 46:39

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“If we march into that village and we start trying to persecute people for using poison, something that's very illegal, nobody's going to talk to us. We're not going to find out where the poison came from. We're not going to be able to shut anything down. We should take the approach that people are using poison because they're desperate, because th…

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Journalism, Digital Fragmentation, and Fact-checking, with Neil Brown 49:25

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Neil Brown, President of the Poytner Institute for Media Studies, discusses the challenges facing journalism. We discuss the concept of media trust, changing revenue models, and the challenges for journalism posed by digital fragmentation. Neil also shares his thoughts on fact-checking and Politifact.com, and we end with a discussion of AI's implic…

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Jaap de Roode: Doctors by Nature 43:08

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"But it makes a lot of sense especially when you think about how traditional healers and shamans have worked, they haven't felt that separation from nature like Western medics do. And so to rely on the knowledge of other species actually makes a lot of sense. It's probably a lot more than we know at the moment." - Jaap de Roode Jaap de Roode is a b…

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AI and Political Campaigns, with Dr. Michael D. Cohen 42:00

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Dr. Michael D. Cohen, CEO of Cohen Research Group and author of Modern Political Campaigns, shares how artificial intelligence is impacting political campaigns. We discuss how AI is like an automated staffer, and what types of human involvement is still needed to craft a winning strategy. We also examine AI's role in generating copy like social med…

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Jonathan Birch: The Edge of Sentience 31:21

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“I mean, organoids in general are very exciting replacements for animal research because you could model a kidney or a liver or a or a heart without taking them from a real animal, which it’s very important to support that kind of thing. But yes, when it's the brain, there's this fear that you might end up creating another sentient being. And then …

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Elizabeth MeLampy: Forget the Camel 39:33

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a la…

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Tom Sciolla: Free the Animals 51:23

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"When we arrived, we had no records, we had nothing. We had no documentation. And one of one of the first things that you have to actually prove to all of these international government parties and so on, you need to you need to say, where did you get this elephant? And we had no idea. We were actually government officials, and we had this elephant…

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Political Polling in a Partisan United States, with Doug Kaplan 29:12

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Doug Kaplan, President of Kaplan Strategies, discusses the utility of political polling for local, state, and national races. We discuss the value of polls when partisanship is high, the changing political communication landscape, and Florida as a Republican stronghold (for now).By Michael Bossetta

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Andrianna Natsoulas: Don't Cage Our Oceans 40:50

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“That's taxpayer’s money that is going to support research and development and pilot projects to develop a food system that is based on environmental destruction and greed and disregard for animals, fish, and any of the other marine mammals that might be around it.” - Andrianna Natsoulas Andrianna Natsoulas is the campaign director for Don't Cage O…

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Jeff Sebo: The Moral Circle 46:04

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“It is a little bit terrifying, because it means that AI systems are going to be entering this uncanny valley where we are not sure how to experience them in five or ten years. You might be talking to Siri on your phone, or ChatGPT on your laptop, or your Roomba, vacuuming your floor. You might be talking to these beings and genuinely be unsure whe…

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John Jurko: Rhino Man 24:31

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“I think it's really the amounts of money that they're able to offer people paired with the violence that they're willing to put on people. It's very much like the drug cartels in Mexico, just more focused on poaching of wildlife.” – John Jurko John Jurko is a director and producer of the film, Rhino Man, an award winning documentary which highligh…

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Jason Edwards: From Icebergs to Iguanas 30:42

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“I know that one day for me in Antarctica, one morning for me in Antarctica is a dream for someone who will never get there. Because it's hard to get to. So, I don't waste those opportunities. I don't sit there and go, ‘I'm in Antarctica again.’ No, my brain will not go to that space because I know that people would kill [to be there]. I am the por…

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Ella Driever and Sneha Sharma: The Timberline Pack 26:17

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“We don't want Idaho to have a bad reputation. This is our home state. We love our home state. It's beautiful. We pride ourselves on our nature. We pride ourselves on our wildlife. And instead, we are continuing to do things that are… that are sickening.” - Ella Driever In 1995, wolves were reintroduced to central Idaho, and in 2003 a Boise High sc…

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Cheryl Martinez: Veginner Cooking 35:26

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“I know that veganism can be a little daunting for some, and they feel like it's either you go fully vegan or you're not allowed in the club.” – Cheryl Martinez Because it's January and because a lot of people may have made some big resolutions a few weeks ago, we are going to talk about one of them – plant-based eating. Because, well I think it’s …

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Patti Truant Anderson: Polling and the Surprising Results Around What People Really Think About the Food System 24:55

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Text “Do people even want to know about some of these issues? Because I think some of the meat production concerns, it's kind of like people would rather in some cases, I think some people might not really want to know all the nitty gritty. They don't want to know how the sausage is made. That poses an interesting question and challenge about how y…

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Digital Media Metaphors and Social Media Buzzwords, with Dr. Johan Farkas and Dr. Marcus Maloney 44:16

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Dr. Johan Farkas and Dr. Marcus Maloney discuss how the language used to describe digital media frames our understanding and the actions of policymakers. We break down how terms like "toxic", "trolls", and "filter bubbles" are often used uncritically and limit how we understand the relationships between digital media and social problems like misogy…

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Tom Philpott: The Human Cost of Meatpacking 46:21

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“People in the animal welfare world, I think, should broaden their purview to the human parts of it and sort of work in coalition. Like if you can really expose the labor conditions, you're weakening the industry, and if you can increase labor regulations, if you can make it to where workers don't routinely get repetitive stress injuries and they'r…

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2024 Year in Review! Social Media and Politics, with Dr. Anamaria Dutceac Segesten 1:49:17

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The 9th Annual Social Media and Politics Year in Review! This year, we cover the platforms’ year in review reports, election interference in Romania, the battle over text and the "eXodus", and social media bans for teenagers. Here are links to resources discussed in the episode, and see you in 2025! Platform Reports: Meta TikTok Snap Pinterest Twit…

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Keeve Nachman: A Masterclass in Persistence 35:19

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“I remember during my training having professors tell me, ‘one day you might do something important and you'll tick off a vested interest, and they're going to come into a meeting with you, and they're going to bring a copy of your dissertation and slam it on the table and start challenging you.’ And that is exactly what happened.” – Keeve Nachman …

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Political Influencers in the 2024 US Election and Beyond, with Ryan Davis 43:37

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Ryan Davis, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at People First, guests for a debrief on content creators in the 2024 US election. We discuss content creator strategies between the two parties, how influencers have become professionalized, and what this means for communications and elections going forward. Advertising, authenticity, and power fl…

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Brent Kim: From Farm to Fork and Beyond 33:32

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“My colleague and I went out to Arizona because there was a community that was concerned about the expansion of an egg laying operation, essentially in their backyard. At full capacity, that operation was slated to house 12 million birds. 12 million birds. It's like New York City, but with chickens.” – Brent Kim We know that what we eat has an enor…

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JG Collomb: Wildlife Conservation Network 17:57

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"In the case of lions, they're not easy neighbors. They're also not the worst neighbors. I think in in most cases, it's a matter of learning how to live next to nature, next to other animals and animals that can potentially be dangerous." - JG Collomb JG Collomb is the CEO of Wildlife Conservation Network, an organization that connects global donor…

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Aidan Alexander and Thom Norman: The Animals That Need Our Help the Most 35:09

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“I think there's a lot of people out there who feel the way I felt for many years, which is, ‘look, I feel a bit guilty, I know in some sense that having the diet I have makes me complicit in some things that I don't like. It makes me a bit uncomfortable, but it doesn't feel like there’s anything I can do about it right now. I have this guilt. I'd …

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Peter Lehner: Cows, Corn and Crap 50:27

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"We may think that we're just eating our dinner tonight, but when you multiply it by all of that food every day, every day of the year, everyone in the country, everybody in the world, it's a tremendous production. Just to give you a sense, in the US, we slaughter about 18,000 animals every minute for food just in the United States." - Peter Lehner…

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Leading Huntington - Mayor Steve Williams 1:29:54

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In this special episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner sits down with Huntington’s outgoing mayor, Steve Williams, as he concludes his final term in office. Over the past several years, Huntington has undergone significant transformation, and this conversation dives deep into the leadership and vision that made it possible. From revitaliz…

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Advertising on a Budget - Bullseye Total Media 23:37

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In this episode of In Your Business, we’re talking about how small businesses can achieve big results with a small advertising budget. Advertising doesn’t have to be expensive—it just takes a strategic approach. Joining us is Amy Frasure, owner of Bullseye Total Media, who specializes in helping businesses grow by maximizing every dollar they spend…

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Mark Elbroch: If We Want Mountain Lions the East, We'll Have to Bring Them 35:58

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"Why do we need large carnivores? Obviously as a scientist, I like talk about the biological roles that they play and the ecological roles, but I will drift and say that I think they're important for spirit and sort of human health more broadly, whether that be mental health, spiritual health, whatever, that sense of wildness that they bring to a l…

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Eat Local, Live Well - Twelvepole Trading Post 30:31

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In this episode of In Your Business, we’re joined by Lacy Ferguson, the owner and driving force behind Twelvepole Trading Post, a local gem redefining the relationship between food and wellness through fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a mission rooted in health. Lacy shares the remarkable journey of sourcing ingredients from over 40 nearby fa…

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Communication and Customer Care - Blue Kangaroo Packoutz 31:29

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In this episode of In Your Business, host Reeves Kirtner sits down with Jesse Lewis, owner of Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, an industry leader in item restoration and crisis recovery. Specializing in helping homeowners and businesses rebuild after fires, floods, and other unexpected disasters, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz not only restores items to their pre-d…

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Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner: The Parrot Crisis 37:29

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“And so I've been doing this for about 40 years, and I still don’t get tired of seeing parrots. I see a parrot or I see a bird and I go, I belong. There is such beauty in the world. Oh my gosh. It's like everything is okay for a minute you're intrigued, you're curious, you're seeing beauty, you're seeing flight. But at the same time, you've trained…

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Playing to Win - Dave & Busters 39:22

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In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with Dave Wiley, the General Manager of the brand-new Dave & Buster’s, to talk about the exciting grand opening, how a national brand adapts to a local market, and what it takes to build strong community ties. From behind-the-scenes stories of launching the new location to how Dave & Buster’s is maki…

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Sam Tucker: AI and the Future for Animals 27:52

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“In terms of specialized AI within these industries. They're years and years ahead of where the animal movement currently is. Factory farms are increasingly using AI as well to do things like predicting the growth rate of chickens so that they can set the environmental variables up perfectly to exploit these animals as efficiently as possible.” – S…

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Huntington's Tourism Opportunities - Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 46:26

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This week, we explore the growing impact of tourism on local businesses with Anna Adkins, Director of Sales & Marketing for the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). As West Virginia ramps up efforts to attract visitors through statewide initiatives, Anna shares how the Huntington CVB is working to position the city as a key destina…

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Style, Seasons and Success - VC Boutique 38:48

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In this episode of In Your Business, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Holli Myers, the owner of VC Boutique, a fashion-forward staple in downtown Huntington for nearly five decades. Holli shares her journey from college retail worker to boutique owner and how she transformed the 48-year-old business into a thriving hub of unique style. With the all-im…

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Shannon Keith: Freedom Fields 42:58

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“We enacted what's called the Beagle Freedom Project Bill. Basically, what it said was, if you're a facility that tests on dogs and cats, when the testing is over, you are mandated to release those animals to give them a second chance at life to a 501C3 charity like Beagle Freedom Project or any other type of facility like that, like a rescue facil…

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Handcrafted Excellence and Innovation - Blenko Glass 50:11

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In this episode of In Your Business, Reeves Kirtner sits down with Dave Wertz and Bryson Cutler, vice presidents of Blenko Glass, a company that has been crafting iconic, hand-blown glass since 1921. Join us as we explore how this family-owned business has stayed relevant for over a century, adapting to industry shifts, economic challenges, and evo…

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Creating Opportunities for Recovery - Marshall Health's CORE 39:51

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In this episode of In Your Business, we sit down with Ashley Payne, Director of Marshall Health’s CORE Initiative (Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment). CORE is a groundbreaking program aimed at helping individuals in recovery find meaningful career paths, not just jobs, as they rebuild their lives. Covering 16 counties in southwestern W…

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Chimp Crazy: Angela Scott: The Whistleblower 35:28

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"And the thing that really makes me sad is that we humanize them when they're little, by putting them in diapers and feeding them bottles and dressing them in clothes. And then we demonize them when they grow up and act like the wild animal that they are, because people think if they neuter them, if they get their teeth removed - not my chimp, my c…

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Digital and Traditional Marketing - Bullseye Total Media 28:31

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In this episode, we explore a key challenge that every business faces today - Marketing. Specifically choosing between digital marketing, traditional marketing, or a mix of both. With the advertising landscape constantly evolving, it’s essential to understand where to focus your efforts to maximize results. Joining us is Amy Frasure, the owner of B…