Podcasts about Melting pot

Mike takes on a series of stories that all point to the same unsettling question: what happens when a nation stops expecting newcomers to assimilate into the culture that welcomed them? From a controversial immigration press conference in New Jersey to a Massachusetts mayor whose use of Spanish in official settings reignites a debate over language, identity, and citizenship, Mike argues that America's long-celebrated "melting pot" may be facing an identity crisis. He also examines the backlash surrounding proposed religious accommodations at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, revisits the disturbing fan culture that continues to surround convicted killer Luigi Mangione, and reflects on how political violence is becoming dangerously normalized. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on a heated South Carolina Senate battle that's turning into one of the most fascinating political showdowns in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa talks about getting a new puppy, Smokey Bear turns 82, Pat is annoyed by a new commercial, opening credits of TV shows that you don’t want to skip, Lisa hates vague endings to books and movies. Songs in this episode: ‘Melting Pot” Booker T and the MG’s (1971) “Forester’s …

Takisha Purcell, spiritual guide, healer and author, shares the pivotal moment that transformed her perspective forever. A single documentary on spirituality sparked a deep inner awakening, challenging everything she had been taught and leading her on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual truth. She also shares how an inner voice inspired her to write Understanding The Truth About God Written in The Hearts of Men, turning years of reflection into a powerful memoir about faith and finding God within. If you've ever questioned your beliefs or searched for deeper meaning, this inspiring conversation is one you won't want to miss. [Spiritual awakening, Inner voice, God, Faith, Spirituality, Author, Podcast, Melting Pot, Payal Nayar]#Spirituality #God #Podcast #Meltingpot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diskuze vznikla v rámci Meltingpot forum na Colours of Ostrava. Děkujeme za příležitost.Žijeme v době, kdy algoritmy přesně vědí, jak útočit na naše nejzákladnější pudy. Lov na levný dopamin, polarizace společnosti a plíživá toxicita sítí už nejsou jen abstraktní hrozbou, ale každodenní realitou.Hostem nové epizody je Josef Holý. Probrali jsme kognitivní bezpečnost, teorie mrtvého internetu, digitální manipulaci i to, co pro sebe můžeme udělat jako jednotlivci. Jak si udržet vlastní myšlení ve světě nastaveném na kradení pozornosti? Pusťte si celý rozhovor!Minutáž:00:00 Úvod01:41 Sociální sítě jako odraz našich pudů05:31 Gamifikace a kradení pozornosti07:49 Tlak na naši kognici: Žijeme v bezprecedentní době?11:38 Ztrácíme kontrolu nad algoritmy?15:07 Plíživá toxicita sítí a levný dopamin19:21 Co můžeme dělat pro lepší kognitivní bezpečnost22:37 Emoční manipulace a útěk do králičích nor26:15 Externí flow: Jak nás algoritmy uvězní30:16 Digitální demokracie a hledání systémového řešení32:10 Zákaz mobilů ve školách a monetizace dětí38:14 Polarizace společnosti a informační bubliny42:40 Co pro sebe mohu udělat jako jedinec?45:53 Experiment krysího ráje a budování reálných koníčků50:08 Teorie mrtvého internetu a ztráta vlastního myšlení55:08 AI a jazykové modely jako nový level manipulace

Diskuze vznikla v rámci Meltingpot forum na Colours of Ostrava. Děkujeme za příležitost.Po rozhovoru jsme si s Prof. Horáčkem povídali dál. Toto je zkrácená verze ( 61 min). Celý díl (111 min) a bez reklam jen za 100,-/měsíc si můžeš pustit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠zde a odemknou další⁠⁠:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tpc1FCPXT8HRQqDt8GHIT?si=b7fa93271e8548c2⁠⁠Žijeme v pohodlí, o kterém se většině předchozích generací ani nesnilo. Přesto roste pocit nejistoty, osamělosti a ztráty směru. S profesorem Jiřím Horáčkem hledáme, co se stalo ve chvíli, kdy se rozpadly velké společné příběhy a člověku zůstal především on sám, jeho potřeby, jeho výkon a nekonečný projekt vlastního vylepšování. Mluvíme o touze, antické filozofii, útěku ze svobody i o tom, proč štěstí možná neleží za další dosaženou metou.Dostáváme se také k sociálním sítím, dopaminu a teorii sociální homeostázy, podle které digitální spojení nabízí množství kontaktu bez kvality, kterou nervový systém skutečně potřebuje. Rozhovor se postupně otevírá směrem ke smyslu, příběhům, kráse, psychedelikům a hranicím myslitelného. Jak si vytvořit životní příběh, který není jen přesvědčivý, ale také krásný? A jak se znovu přiblížit realitě, když ji vždy vnímáme skrze modely vlastní mysli?Děkujeme Meltingpotu a Colours of Ostrava za pozvání a možnost tohohle rozhovoru!Minutáž:00:00 Úvod01:48 Čemu se teď nejvíce věnuješ?03:02 Proč se cítíme tak blbě i přes dnešní hojnost?09:23 Co je to vlastně štěstí a pocit spokojenosti?14:30 Jak učit nervový systém prožívat štěstí tady a teď16:31 Důležitost osobní filozofie a ukotvení ve světě18:27 Epistemologické chyby a jak věřit vlastní zkušenosti22:59 Ztráta kontaktu s realitou a digitální pasti29:19 Proč neumíme předpovídat vlastní emoce30:44 Evoluce láskyplnosti a její napojení na oxytocin36:24 Láskyplný vztah k abstraktním konceptům37:58 Sociální sítě, polarizace a ztráta sdíleného smyslu42:07 Fyzická synchronizace jako lék na digitální odpojení45:34 Antihedonistické aktivity a hluboké konverzace49:21 Jak najít smysl života v nesmyslně krátké době54:41 Otázky z publika: Jak získat kontrolu nad tělem a myslí59:42 Praktický tip pro zvýšení každodenní spokojenostiPřechod do VIP části01:01:18 Tři pilíře smyslu a důležitost významu ve společnosti01:06:31 Krize příběhovosti a jak s ní pracuje psychoterapie01:10:12 Vnímání krásy jako zrcadlení našeho nervového systému01:11:58 Proč nás mozek odměňuje za krásu a harmonii01:16:58 Kontakt s realitou jako alfa a omega našeho žití01:18:26 Jak kultivovat transcendentální myšlenky v každodenním životě01:23:10 Pyramida vědění a integrace poznání do praxe01:31:24 Jak si po dekonstrukci světa znovu vybudovat vlastní pravdu01:36:19 Lze na psychedelikách vnímat rašení vlastních synapsí?01:45:02 Teorie zfetované opice a vliv psychedelik na evoluci vědomí01:47:41 Fyzický limit lidských myšlenek a jak myslet nemyslitelné01:51:02 Závěr a backstage rozhovor o konspiračních teoriích

For Rachel, opening a restaurant wasn't just about serving great food, it was about creating a space that reflects culture, memory and connection.In this episode, she shares the story behind building her restaurant from the ground up, the careful process of shaping its menu and her mission to introduce people to the diverse and deeply rooted coastal cuisines of India, which often remain overshadowed by the country's more familiar North Indian dishes.From the inspiration behind individual dishes to the philosophy that guides the entire experience, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at food as a way of preserving heritage and bringing people together across cultures.https://www.mogbarcelona.com/[ Mog, Goan Cuisine, Coastal Indian Cuisine, Southeast Asian Flavors, Indian Food Culture, Restaurant Stories, Chef Stories, Restaurant Founder, Barcelona, Podcast, Melting Pot, New Episode, Payal Nayar ]#Mogrestaurant #Seafood #Barcelona #Barcelonarestaurant #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S Annou Hogenovou jsme společně vedli debatu na podiu Meltingpot festivalu Colours of Ostrava. Záleželo mi na tom, abychom nekritizovali dnešní svět, ale abychom hledali, co pro ten svět i pro sebe můžeme udělat my sami. Co ovlivníme? Co máme ve vlastních rukou?Profesorka Hogenová je pro někoho kontroverzní postava, pro jiné je to dáma, která se nikdy nebojí říct svoje stanovisko, ať je nebo není populární.Mám Annu rád a vážím si jí. Jsem přesvědčen, že její inspirace pro naše vlastní přemýšlení o tom, podle jakých pravidel a hodnot kdo žijeme, je cenná.Zvu vás k tomuto rozhovoru, zvu vás k ochotě poslechnout si věty a slova, které nemusí být vždycky uklidňující, ale určitě vás přivedou k úvahám, které je dobré alespoň čas od času otevřít.Moc rád vás zvu na druhou polovinu rozhovoru, která je na mém kanálu herohero.co/petrhorky. Jen dodávám, že tam je pro moje odběratele celý záznam v celku a bez reklam.Přeji hezké letní přemítání, přeji pohodu a zdravím! Váš Petr HorkýSupport the show

Send us Fan MailMelting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised LandA dusty, life-size portrait no one looked at. A family name no one could spell. And a single line in a 1941 obituary — "a household name for Jews across the Russian Empire." At 24, Rachel Cockerell started pulling that thread, and it led her from a messy house in North London to the docks of Galveston, Texas.I talk with Rachel in her home in London about Melting Point.As you'll hear, I'm a big fan of the book, of how it's put together, and of the way Rachel talks about it. I highly recommend both reading the book and listening to our conversation. I wish I could send a copy to everyone!Melting Point: Family, Memory, and the Search for a Promised Land (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, UK / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, US) is her first book — an experimental history told entirely through primary sources, following David Jochelman, Israel Zangwill, and the Galveston movement.Mentioned in this episode: East West Street by Philippe Sands • Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders • The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson • Orbital by Samantha Harvey • The Grocer on Elgin, Notting Hill • and, of course, an open invitation to the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>More from Rachel: How I told my family's history through the words of early Zionists - The Jewish ChronicleZionism, the Melting Pot, and the Galveston Project (with Rachel Cockerell) - EconlibRachel Cockerell's 'Melting Point' revisits chapter of Jewish migration - The Washington PostSupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 

Prezident Petr Pavel byl jedním z nejočekávanějších hostů diskusního fóra Meltingpot na festivalu Colours of Ostrava, kde si s moderátorem Radiožurnálu Liborem Boučkem povídal o kultuře, společnosti i aktuální politice. Zdůraznil, že právě umění a společné kulturní zážitky dokážou překlenovat názorové rozdíly a vytvářet prostor pro dialog.Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Prezident Petr Pavel byl jedním z nejočekávanějších hostů diskusního fóra Meltingpot na festivalu Colours of Ostrava, kde si s moderátorem Radiožurnálu Liborem Boučkem povídal o kultuře, společnosti i aktuální politice. Zdůraznil, že právě umění a společné kulturní zážitky dokážou překlenovat názorové rozdíly a vytvářet prostor pro dialog.Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Prezident Petr Pavel byl jedním z nejočekávanějších hostů diskusního fóra Meltingpot na festivalu Colours of Ostrava, kde si s moderátorem Radiožurnálu Liborem Boučkem povídal o kultuře, společnosti i aktuální politice. Zdůraznil, že právě umění a společné kulturní zážitky dokážou překlenovat názorové rozdíly a vytvářet prostor pro dialog.

Moderátor Jan Pokorný a historička Dagmar Hájková z Masarykova ústavu a archivu Akademie věd se na festivalu Colours of Ostrava vrátili k tajemné obálce se zřejmě posledními slovy prezidenta Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka. Před zaplněnou scénou diskusního fóra Meltingpot analyzovali některé úryvky z dokumentu, který prezidentovi pomáhal napsat jeho syn Jan. A zavzpomínali i na okamžik z 19. září loňského roku, kdy obálku v přímém přenosu Radiožurnálu otevřeli.

Wir freuen uns beide auf Christopher Nolans „The Odyssey" – und steigen tief in die Frage ein, warum kaum jemand den Film so sehen wird, wie er gedacht ist. Es geht um IMAX, echtes 70-mm-Filmmaterial, 15 Perforationen pro Bild, die Handvoll Kinos weltweit, die das überhaupt abspielen können (Prag, London), und warum ein Film heute in unzähligen Formaten existiert, aber fast nie in „der einen" richtigen Version. Daraus wird eine größere Debatte: Wer darf eigentlich welche Rolle spielen? Von den Disney-Live-Action-Remakes (die eigentlich auch nur Animationsfilme sind) über Peter Dinklages Kritik an „Schneewittchen" bis zu der Aufregung über den Cast von „The Odyssey". Unsere These: Schauspieler schlüpfen in Rollen – Punkt. Und wer heute „kulturelle Aneignung" ins Feld führt, um ein Casting zu bekämpfen, sind oft genau die Leute, die den Begriff jahrelang für Unsinn erklärt haben. Danach wird's alltäglicher: Robert über den Spielplatz als sozialen Melting Pot – der erste Ort seit Schulzeiten, an dem wirklich alle Lebensrealitäten wieder aufeinandertreffen. Plus die goldene Regel, wann Männer oben ohne rumlaufen dürfen. Zum Schluss der Sport: McGregors enttäuschendes UFC-Comeback nach fünf Jahren – und daraus eine ernstere Frage, warum bestimmte Stars trotz schwerer Vorwürfe geschützt und weiter gefeiert werden, während andere zu Recht gecancelt werden.

Moderátor Jan Pokorný a historička Dagmar Hájková z Masarykova ústavu a archivu Akademie věd se na festivalu Colours of Ostrava vrátili k tajemné obálce se zřejmě posledními slovy prezidenta Tomáše Garrigue Masaryka. Před zaplněnou scénou diskusního fóra Meltingpot analyzovali některé úryvky z dokumentu, který prezidentovi pomáhal napsat jeho syn Jan. A zavzpomínali i na okamžik z 19. září loňského roku, kdy obálku v přímém přenosu Radiožurnálu otevřeli.Všechny díly podcastu Seriál Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Behind every spoonful of tiramisu is a story worth telling.Valentina shares how her grandmother Pasqualina's treasured recipe inspired her to create a space where every dessert carries a sense of home and every detail is filled with intention. She opens up about the challenges of starting from scratch, taking on countless roles herself and preserving a piece of her Italian heritage while living far away from it.Along the way, you'll discover the true meaning of tiramisu "lift me up" and why, for Valentina, it's so much more than a dessert. It's a memory, a connection and a way of bringing people together.https://valentinaepasqualina.com/[ Valentina e Pasqualina, Barcelona Cafe, Tiramisu, Grandmother Recipes, Tasting, Coffee, Italian Dessert, Family recipes, Food Stories, Podcast, Melting Pot, Payal Nayar ] #Barcelona #Barcelonacafe #Tiramisu #ValentinaePasqualina #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matěj Skalický natočil dnešní díl zpravodajského podcastu Vinohradská 12 ve studiu Českého rozhlasu Ostrava, a pak vyrazil na nedaleké diskusní fórum Meltingpot, aby s politologem Janem Charvátem publiku živě vysvětlili propojení některých subkultur a hudebních stylů s extremistickými směry. Radiožurnál se tak představil na festivalu Colours of Ostrava a podcast Vinohradská 12 tam navíc oslavil jeden významný okamžik.

Matěj Skalický natočil dnešní díl zpravodajského podcastu Vinohradská 12 ve studiu Českého rozhlasu Ostrava, a pak vyrazil na nedaleké diskusní fórum Meltingpot, aby s politologem Janem Charvátem publiku živě vysvětlili propojení některých subkultur a hudebních stylů s extremistickými směry. Radiožurnál se tak představil na festivalu Colours of Ostrava a podcast Vinohradská 12 tam navíc oslavil jeden významný okamžik.Všechny díly podcastu Seriál Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

V areálu bývalých ostravských železáren jsme už zaparkovali naše mobilní studio, na místě jsou i moderátoři Petr Král a Libor Bouček a tým reportérů. Právě dnes totiž začíná festival Colours of Ostrava a Radiožurnál je hlavním mediálním partnerem. Vysílat přímo z Dolních Vítkovic budeme denně po poledni. Zveme vás na unikátní spojení živého rozhovoru a hudebního vystoupení. A na diskusním fóru Meltingpot představíme naše projekty.

In 1901, Lizzie Black Kander put together a cookbook based on the classes she taught at the Milwaukee Jewish Mission. “I was trying to teach a group of young foreign girls in a crowded neighborhood how to cook simple and nutritious food, yet have it attractive and inexpensive as we prepare it in America,” she recalled. The Settlement Cook Book would go on to be the most successful charitable cookbook in American history, remaining a best-seller into the 1970s. Despite including nonkosher recipes, it became a mainstay in Jewish kitchens and an enduring touchstone of Jewish American culture. Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book (Columbia University Press, 2026) by Dr. Nora Rubel tells the remarkable story of The Settlement Cook Book, demonstrating how it shaped Jewish American identity—and was in turn shaped by generations of Jewish women. Dr. Rubel traces the cookbook's evolution across forty editions over several decades, through waves of immigration, shifting gender roles, upward mobility, suburbanization, and rapid changes in Jewish life. She argues that the book celebrates pluralism, allowing it to serve at once as a tool for Americanization, a repository of tradition, and a platform for culinary innovation. Ultimately, The Settlement Cook Book is a record of American Jewish women's history, told through the food they made and the lives they led. A cultural biography of an iconic cookbook, this lively and inviting book shares an inclusive vision of American cuisine. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. 

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You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for July 9, 2026. We open with Mayor Zoran Mamdani's map of immigrant neighborhoods in New York City — and a glaring omission that Louis takes personally. Little Italy isn't on it. Neither are the Irish neighborhoods or the Jewish neighborhoods. What is on it? Little Palestine, Little Pakistan, Little Odessa, and 27 other enclaves — a deliberate cartography of division that tells certain communities where they belong and erases the immigrant story that built New York in the first place. We make the distinction between a melting pot — where you bring your culture and become American — and a mixing bowl, where a city planner plants a flag and tells you to stay in your lane. Put Little Italy on the map. Put the whole beautiful, messy, glorious immigration story on the map. That is New York. That is America. In our Top 3 Things You need to Know, fresh explosions hit southern Iran — but CENTCOM says the U.S. was not behind them, and Israel said the same, as Iranians buried their former Ayatollah Khomeini for the first time since his death in March, having been too afraid to hold the funeral until now. Then Graham Plattner dropped out of the Maine Senate race after a fourth woman came forward with sexual assault allegations — with the Maine Democratic Party now scrambling to name a replacement by June 27th, having defended Plattner right up until the moment the polls shifted against him. The Democrats didn't discover morality. They discovered math. And an illegal alien from Slovakia was arrested in New Jersey for registering to vote and casting a ballot in the 2022 elections — proof once again that the thing that never happens keeps happening, and that the Save America Act cannot wait. We also cover Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum threatening legal action against the United States after ICE officers shot a Mexican national who allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon against federal agents in Houston. We have a suggestion for President Sheinbaum — if she is genuinely concerned about how Mexican citizens are being treated during U.S. immigration enforcement operations, she could simply tell them to go home. Our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson answer the listener question of why it's so hard to find couple friends — and the answer turns out to be equal parts logistics, life seasons, and the quiet devastation of watching a couple you love fall apart. Teri and Kimberly talk about the friends they found through their children's sports, the couples who drifted away when the games ended, the dream scenario of children who marry each other's best friends' children, and the husband-centric theory of male friendship — guys don't have friends, they have wives, and their wives have friends, and those friends have husbands. We enter week four of the Mitch McConnell hospital saga — still no quotes, still no specifics, still no clarity on why he's there or what his condition actually is. We contrast this with John Fetterman, who disclosed his stroke within 48 hours of it happening and his clinical depression diagnosis the day after checking himself into Walter Reed — even though depression was far more politically embarrassing than a stroke. The public doesn't need every medical detail. It needs to know which box to put its senator in. Four weeks in, we still don't know. In our Digging Deep segment, a Real Clear Investigations report compares U.S. crime rates to Canada and Australia using victimization surveys rather than police reports — and the results demolish the international media's narrative. Overall violent crime in Canada is 295% higher than in the U.S. In Australia, assaults are 227% higher and rape is 355% higher. The reason U.S. crime statistics look worse is that Americans are far more likely to call the police when they become victims. We make the case that the anti-American crime narrative isn't about journalism — it's about political control. If Canadians and Australians found out they would be safer with guns, their governments would have a much harder time keeping them disarmed. We also note that the conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination appear to be collapsing under the weight of Tyler Robinson's own confessions — three separate admissions that he planned and carried out the murder deliberately over a period of weeks. We say what needs to be said about the people who spent the last ten months spinning elaborate alternative theories: if you ever thought Candace Owens was onto something, you need a new way to filter your news sources. For our Bright Spot, John Fetterman's transparency about his own medical crises — stroke disclosed in 48 hours, depression disclosed the day after hospitalization — stands as a model of what elected officials owe the people they serve. We don't have to agree with his politics to recognize that walking in integrity looks exactly like that. And we close with words of wisdom on honesty — from Thomas Jefferson, William Shakespeare, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benjamin Franklin, and Billy Joel. Honesty is such a lonely word. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation with Emilio, the founder of Emilio's Barcelona, is about exploring the story behind one of the city's most charming artisan ice cream shops.From his first job to the moment he realized he wanted to create something of his own, Emilio shares the experiences that shaped his journey. He talks about why he chose ice cream over everything else, not just as a business, but as something that brings people together and creates moments of happiness.We also dive into the philosophy behind Emilio's Barcelona, its handcrafted flavors, homemade waffle cones, and the passion for quality and genuine customer experience that defines every visit.https://www.instagram.com/emiliosbarcelona/?hl=en [ Emilio's Barcelona, Barcelona Life, Barcelona Cafes, Gelato, Dessert, Founder Story, Behind The Business, Food Culture, Podcast, Melting Pot, Payal Nayar ] #Podcast #Barcelona #Gelato #Caffeinebarcelona Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Whitlock and crew discuss the importance of "Citizen Vigilante," the movie Germany banned because it rails against illegal immigration, Islam, multiculturalism, and a too-lenient criminal justice system. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Jason Breaks Down the Message behind Citizen Vigilante 09:55 - Reaction to Citizen Vigilante 39:59 - How Can We Stop Tribalism? ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the United States marks its 250th birthday, The World celebrates by listening to the music that's been woven into the fabric of this country's story. Russian-born Serge Grin sings American country music and blues across Serbia. Also, Cuban American Gloria Estefan looks back at her successful career as a bilingual musician, singer and songwriter. And, a look at how the band Los Lobos celebrated its 50th anniversary of blending rock 'n' roll and traditional Mexican music. Plus, how a gospel choir from South Africa's Soweto connected House beats with African music. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Join the Marks on episode 260 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they try to beat the record for the Kessel Run by rounding up every number. This episode they discuss the debut episode of The Saga vault, bid farewell to Oscar winning SFX legend Brian Johnson, discuss an unfilmed scene from The Acolyte, and look at the latest Star Wars: Starfighter news. All this, plus Louis Martin from Andor season 2 and three listeners questions, on episode 260 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. Subscribe and tune in to all of our shows at https://radio.fanthatracks.com And of course for all your Lucasfilm and Star Wars news 24/7, 365 days a year head on over to https://www.fanthatracks.com You can contact our shows and send in your listeners questions by emailing radio@fanthatracks.com or by leaving a comment on our social media feeds: https://www.instagram.com/fanthatracks https://www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks https://www.x.com/FanthaTracks https://www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks https://www.reddit.com/r/fanthatracks/ https://mastodon.social/@fanthatracks https://bsky.app/profile/fanthatracks.com https://www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ https://fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ And be sure to check out our live streams and video content at: https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks https://www.twitch.com/fanthatrackstv All of our links can be found at https://links.fanthatracks.com/

Nicla Diceglie, an Italian biophilic interior designer and the founder of Studio Nicla, explains the world of biophilic design and how our surroundings affect the way we feel every day. Nicla shares how colour, natural materials, light, and a deeper connection with nature can help reduce stress, improve focus and create spaces that feel calm, energising and personal. We also talk about moving beyond “safe” interiors and designing spaces that truly reflect identity and wellbeing. Whether you love interiors or are simply curious about how design impacts mental health, this conversation offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on the spaces we live and work in. https://www.studionicla.com/Episode streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, You Tube or wherever you may listen to podcasts. [Interior design, Biophilic Design, Color Psychology, Space Design, Mental Health, Home, Design philosophy, Podcast, Melting Pot, Payal Nayar] #InteriorDesign #DesignPsychology #BiophilicDesign #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really take to lead meaningful change in today's fast-moving world? In this episode, strategic consultant, leadership expert, and author Angnieszka Wolińska-Skuza shares insights from her journey working with global organizations including Google, IBM, Citi Bank and more. From developing the MasConsulting Delivery Framework and Design Thinking methodology to combining creativity, mindset and innovation in business transformation, she brings a deeply human perspective to leadership and growth. We also explore the role of emotional intelligence, human potential, and why sustainable success begins with inner balance. A thoughtful conversation on strategy, innovation and creating impact that lasts. https://awolinskaskuza.com/Episode streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. [Angnieszka Wolińska-Skuza, Consultant, Leadership, Design Thinking, Innovation Strategy, Business, Strategic Thinking, Consulting Frameworks, Business Growth, Podcast, Melting Pot, Payal Nayar] #Leadership #DesignThinking #Innovation #Management #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Sly and Kartier Da Don take listeners on a passionate, fast-paced look back at 2016 and forward to 2026, unpacking how music, TV, politics, and celebrity culture shifted over a decade. They revisit landmark moments and albums—Beyoncé's Lemonade, Frank Ocean's Blonde, Kendrick Lamar's Grammy statement, Kanye's Life of Pablo—and trace the rise of SoundCloud, Migos-era trends, and the changing landscape for Black artists. Through candid conversation, humor, and tough takes, the hosts examine how cultural joy and creative highs of 2016 contrast with the struggles and reckonings of 2026, and they debate comebacks, fallouts, and what's next for the culture. Subscribe to The Melting Pot for weekly episodes every Sunday and follow the hosts on social to join the conversation.

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – America's melting pot is fracturing as cultural divisions, ideological shifts, and rising antisemitism challenge the shared values that once unified the nation. Debates over socialism, identity, and assimilation reveal a deepening divide over what America represents. The future depends on whether a renewed civic culture can restore common purpose and national unity...

In this episode of Melting Pot, Payal speaks with marketing strategist and founder of Era of Influence, Brielle Tamez about the evolving creator economy. Brielle shares how her experience in corporate influencer marketing led her to support micro creators, who often have higher engagement despite smaller followings. She explains how success metrics have shifted from follower count to engagement and average views, and highlights the behind-the-scenes role of talent agencies in managing brand deals. The conversation also explores the growing impact of AI, challenges in brand collaborations, and strategies for creators to stand out, such as diversifying content and showcasing product-based storytelling. Overall, the episode offers valuable insights into building sustainable, authentic careers as content creators.Episode live now on all podcast streaming platforms and on YouTube. Creator Economy, Micro Creators, Influencer Marketing, Brand Collaborations, Content Creation Career, Social Media Marketing, Talent Management, Influencer Agency, Era Of Influence, Podcast, Melting Pot#Socialmedia #Influencer #Eraofnfluence #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The expansion of the Norse into the Kievan Rus created a cultural melting pot where Scandinavian and Slavic groups lived together, leading to significant cultural assimilation. Over time, Norse leaders adopted Slavic names for their children, and names like Helga and Ingvar evolved into the Slavic forms Olga and Igor. A major archaeological mystery discussed is the 2013 discovery of the Salme ship burials on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia. These burials, dated to approximately 750 AD, contain dozens of high-status Swedes from the Lake Mälaren region who died violently decades before the famous Lindisfarne raid. The presence of hundreds of gaming pieces, hunting dogs, and falcons suggests these individuals were on a diplomatic mission to open trade links rather than a typical summer raid. A particularly intriguing detail is a high-status leader buried with a king piece from a gaming set placed in his mouth. This game, known as Hnefatafl, was a popular grid-based board game where players protected a central king piece with guards. Artifacts of this game, made from materials ranging from expensive colored glass to simple scratched stone, show it was played across all social classes throughout the vast Norse world. 3/81600 SCANDANAVIA

Dr. Adam Dorsay hosts SuperPsyched and interviews University of Nevada, Reno linguistics professor and author Dr. Valerie Fridland about her book "Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents" and how accents shape identity. Fridland explains the title stems from how people label unfamiliar speech as “funny,” drawing on her upbringing in the South with French-speaking parents and the stigma and pride tied to Southern speech. She describes how children first learn language rhythms and sounds from parents (even in utero), then around ages four to five shift toward peer influence through “vernacular reorganization,” often retaining small traces of family speech. Fridland outlines how American regional dialects developed from settlement patterns and later cultural inputs, and discusses how comedians and politicians use marked accents to invoke stereotypes and solidarity. She also notes psycholinguistic research on cognitive fluency affecting judgments of trustworthiness, plus links between personality and speech features like fillers, and how familiarity drives perceptions of linguistic beauty.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 Why Accents Fascinate Us01:21 Meet Valerie Fridland02:40 Growing Up With Accents06:23 Parents vs Peers10:50 How Kids Shift Accents14:50 Origins of US Dialects17:09 Colonies and Cultural Roots23:11 Melting Pot and Language Loss25:03 Why Accents Sound Funny29:50 Solidarity and Authenticity33:15 Accent Bias and Fluency38:10 Closing Thanks and SubscribeHelpful Links:Valerie Fridland, PhDWhy We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents Book

What would you do if a single letter revealed that everything you thought you knew about your family was only half the story? Scott Pratt walked into a historic Brooklyn church as part of Ancestry's powerful documentary Railroad Ties expecting to find some connection to his Scottish colonial roots. Instead he discovered that he's a descendant of enslaved people who escaped to freedom on the Underground Railroad. In this deeply moving conversation, Scott and I trace the extraordinary arc of his family tree: from Sophia, the light-skinned Black woman who fled slavery through Brooklyn, to her grandson Frank, a silent film star who kept a journal about passing for white that now sits in the Harvard Library. Scott's story is about so much more than genealogical discovery. It's about the grief of lost stories, the complexity of inherited identity, and the fierce resilience that echoes across generations when we finally let ourselves claim the whole truth of who we are.〰️

Dan preps for air travel by bringing Steven Spielberg's strange post-9/11 comedy The Terminal to discuss with Brian. Join as they discuss Tom Hanks' silly voice and tremendous performance, influences of Capra and Tati and Kafka, the messier narrative elements of the story, the provocative and allegorical reflections on immigrant experience, the Spielberg touch, and our unsorted feelings on where the story ends up. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/

What happens when you stop waiting and take the trip alone? In this podcast episode, I share what a solo trip to Miami taught me about independence, confidence, and designing a more lush life. From the vibrant culture of Little Havana to the creativity and art galleries of Wynwood, Miami is this episode explores how solo travel can expand your perspective and push you to learn more about yourself when other people aren't around. Plus some suggestions on things to do in Miami either alone or with friends and family. Fun fact: Miami is the only major U.S. city founded by a woman - Julia Tuttle, has many different cultures, and has one of the largest art decorations in the world. #solotravel #miami #selfdiscovery #travel #lushlifenolabels #podcast #florida #selfimprovement #bustour #littlehavana

4:20 pm: Gil Guerra, Senior Policy Analyst for the Niskanen Center, joins the program to discuss his piece for the City Journal on how America's “melting pot” worked in the early 1900s and the lessons that can be used today.4:38 pm: Tim O'Brien, a contributor to PJ Media, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece on the inorganic nature of the No Kings protests.6:05 pm: Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins the program to discuss the details of his Deseret News op-ed on the importance of access to public lands, and their roads, for residents of rural cities and towns in Utah.6:38 pm: Scott McKay, Publisher of The Hayride and a Contributing Editor to American Spectator, joins the program to discuss his piece about how the Democrats won't win the midterm elections, but the GOP could find a way to lose them.

Get ready to kick off your weekend with The Gay Mix! In this episode Daniel Brewer and Adam Burns catch up on a week that was an emotional rollercoaster, highlighted by Adam's big career leap—resigning from the "Spit Valve Factory" with a little help from a very eloquent AI assistant. Meanwhile, Daniel updates the listeners on his intense training for a busy April of racing, including the Springtime Surprise at Walt Disney World and the inaugural 10K at Dollywood.Things get technical (but relatable!) as Daniel recounts a harrowing 24-hour internet outage that forced him to turn his car into a mobile office and route his entire home through a cellular hotspot just to stay online. This leads into a fascinating look at Daniel's latest software project, "Ho Chi Malt," an AI tool designed to make the show's 15-year history searchable through a process he calls "longitudinal grounding". It's a glimpse into the future of how we interact with media, ensuring no classic story—like the infamous "fruit plate incident"—ever gets lost again.The show rounds out with plenty of laughs and listener interaction. The guys debate the merits of cooking your own dinner at The Melting Pot—is it a luxury dining experience or are you just doing the waiter's job for them?—and break down the latest tactical errors on Survivor. From investigating why cats act like they're in a perpetual state of starvation to celebrating Daniel's 59th birthday, this episode is packed with the chemistry and wit that keeps "The Mix" community connected.Email: contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

3. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. Hanson discusses the decline of the American "Melting Pot" in favor of modern tribalism. He asserts that while the 20th century focused on absorbing diverse groups into a unified Americanidentity, the current political climate encourages a "voluntary separation"based on race and identity. Critiquing the shift toward "equality of results," Hanson argues that government-mandated winners and losers based on tribal characteristics ignore individual merit. He observes a retrograde return to a "one-drop rule" mentality, where obsession with racial heritage destroys national cohesion and mirrors the tribal strife James Madison sought to mitigate. (3)1945 LA

What happens when a writer discovers her "boring" great-grandfather was actually a household name across the Russian Empire who helped 10,000 Jews escape to Texas? Rachel Cockerell's The Melting Point traces this forgotten history through an audacious technique: she removed herself entirely, letting only primary sources--newspaper articles, diaries, letters--speak across time. Her journey uncovers great-grandfather David Jochelmann's partnership with Israel Zangwill, the "Jewish Dickens" and their ambitious Galveston Project to divert Jewish refugees from overcrowded New York to Texas. The conversation with EconTalk's Russ Roberts spans the early Zionist movement's schism over the right location for a Jewish homeland, 1920s New York experimental theater, and one family scattered across London, New York, and Jerusalem.

. Guest Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Headline: The Shift from Melting Pot to Tribal Division. Summary: Hanson laments the abandonment of the "melting pot" ideal in favor of tribalism and identity politics, which he believes fracture the nation. He argues that elites are replacing "equality of opportunity" with "equality of result," utilizing Orwellian language controls to rewrite history and silence opposition to these radical cultural changes.1861 ST. MICHAEL'S, CHARLESTON SC