Podcasts about recent past

House Democrats have released Jeffrey Epstein's “Birthday Book,” and it's brutal for President Trump. His note to Epstein is real and it appears to bear his distinctive signature. There's also an image of Epstein holding a big check that discusses selling a “fully depreciated” woman to Trump. On Tuesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt, visibly irritated, offered some truly absurd spin about Trump's signature on the note to Epstein, throwing in obsequious praise to boot. She dodged a question about the check with rank misdirection while curtly brushing off further queries. The upshot: White House spin looked comically awful throughout. Leavitt flashed anger at other points, accusing reporters of ignoring serious crimes and of being dishonest about Trump's militarization of Washington, DC. We talked to MSNBC's Steve Benen, author of Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past. We discuss why MAGA deceptions on Epstein are worse than usual, what that says about the evolution of the right-wing disinformation machine, and where this scandal is going next. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Democrats have released Jeffrey Epstein's “Birthday Book,” and it's brutal for President Trump. His note to Epstein is real and it appears to bear his distinctive signature. There's also an image of Epstein holding a big check that discusses selling a “fully depreciated” woman to Trump. On Tuesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt, visibly irritated, offered some truly absurd spin about Trump's signature on the note to Epstein, throwing in obsequious praise to boot. She dodged a question about the check with rank misdirection while curtly brushing off further queries. The upshot: White House spin looked comically awful throughout. Leavitt flashed anger at other points, accusing reporters of ignoring serious crimes and of being dishonest about Trump's militarization of Washington, DC. We talked to MSNBC's Steve Benen, author of Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past. We discuss why MAGA deceptions on Epstein are worse than usual, what that says about the evolution of the right-wing disinformation machine, and where this scandal is going next. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Democrats have released Jeffrey Epstein's “Birthday Book,” and it's brutal for President Trump. His note to Epstein is real and it appears to bear his distinctive signature. There's also an image of Epstein holding a big check that discusses selling a “fully depreciated” woman to Trump. On Tuesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt, visibly irritated, offered some truly absurd spin about Trump's signature on the note to Epstein, throwing in obsequious praise to boot. She dodged a question about the check with rank misdirection while curtly brushing off further queries. The upshot: White House spin looked comically awful throughout. Leavitt flashed anger at other points, accusing reporters of ignoring serious crimes and of being dishonest about Trump's militarization of Washington, DC. We talked to MSNBC's Steve Benen, author of Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past. We discuss why MAGA deceptions on Epstein are worse than usual, what that says about the evolution of the right-wing disinformation machine, and where this scandal is going next. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slam on your brakes and stop in with Tate, Shannon & Big-G. We all know the name, Mitch, Mason, Kenny, Russ, Justin and most recently Aaron Rodgers. The question that needs to be answered is beyond the 2025 season, who will be in the Steelers QB Room? Will Howard a 6th round draft pick out of Ohio State, Will A-Rod be back or is it definitely going to be one of the talents in the 2026 NFL Draft like LeNoris Sellers, Cade Klubbnick or Drew Allen. Tune-in on the SCN & KnoItAllz YouTube channels or listen by searching the FFSN SCN & KnoItAllz channels wherever you get your audio podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 51 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Parenting coordinators Elizabeth Early of Boyd & Early Family Law, and David Melchiorre of the Law Offices of David Melchiorre, about how the effectiveness of the current iteration of parenting coordination, some of the challenges and trends they're confronting, and parenting coordinators, can best be utilized.Elizabeth (“Liz”) Early's practice areas include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and abuse matters. She is a certified parenting coordinator in addition to serving as a court-appointed child advocate and guardian for minor children. Liz serves as an arbitrator for civil cases in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and handles private mediation and arbitration cases involving family law issues. She has previously served as a court-appointed mediator in Philadelphia and New Jersey civil cases.Dave Melchiorre's areas of practice are: Family Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Chester County Bar Associations and Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court. He has also lectured on Family Law issues to Pennsylvania's legal community through the Chester County and Pennsylvania Bar Family Law Sections. He is a graduate of Villanova University and Widener School of Law.Law in the Family podcast host, Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.*audio editing, voice over & music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick DeMatteo

As the 2025 Phillies get ready to write their story, Justin Klugh takes you back five, ten, and fifteen years to discuss how and what the Phillies were getting up to as they prepared for their seasons in the recent past.

These things all actually happened. I hope I don't get sued. 

In this inspiring episode, Vinnie Ciesielski shares his incredible journey from his early days in Hot Springs, Arkansas, through his challenges and triumphs as a trumpet player. Vinnie discusses his humorous name mispronunciations, his experiences with music education, and the formation and success of his band, Vinnie and the Hitmen. He reflects on recording his Christmas album 'Public Domain Christmas' and offers profound insights into integrating classical and pop music in education. Amid personal challenges such as coping with Syringomyelia and the devastating loss of his son, Vinnie's perseverance and positive outlook shine through. His tale of overcoming adversity illustrates the importance of health, resilience, and maintaining a joyful approach to life and music.Episode highlights:02:36 Vinnie and the Hitmen: Band Origins and Projects05:29 Navigating the Music Industry: Advice for Aspiring Musicians10:12 Vinnie's Early Trumpet Journey20:31 Influences and Inspirations in Trumpet Playing26:50 Classical vs. Pop Music: Bridging the Gap33:09 The Influence of Classical Music on Modern Genres34:32 The Surprising Complexity of Pop Music36:21 Movie Soundtracks: Classical Music of the Recent Past, Present and Future37:06 A Memorable Encounter with Gary Grant41:51 The Importance of Being a "Good Hang"46:35 Encouragement and Mentorship in Music49:18 Maintaining a Positive Mindset53:15 The Role of Health in a Musician's Life01:02:31 Living with Syringomyelia01:10:32 Overcoming Challenges in Trumpet Playing01:13:38 Navigating Musical Influences01:14:18 Turning Mistakes into Learning Opportunities01:16:15 Celebrating Small Wins in Music01:19:43 The Power of Music in Everyday Life01:27:51 Overcoming Personal Challenges01:29:44 A Journey of Weight Loss and Recovery01:38:40 Coping with Loss and Finding Inspiration Through Music01:44:15 Reflecting on a Musical CallingResources mentioned:Vinnie's websiteVinnie and the HitmenGuest's social handles:Instagram @trumpetvinnieYou've been listening to Trumpet Dynamics, telling the story of the trumpet, in the words of those who play it. To learn more about the show, and to join the Trumpet Dynamics tribe, visit us on the web at trumpetdynamics.com.And be sure to tap the subscribe button on your phone so you're always up to date with new episodes as they release.Thank you for listening!

  Listening to this podcast, you can discern that I am not a fan of Donald Trump.  His approach to ethics, decency, business practices and bruising politics is an anathema to me.  So, to the extent that I can keep up with his subterfuge, I attempt to do so.  I'll admit that it is a … Read More Read More

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The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson skewers Trump's continuing mental decline. White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt details the Biden administration's continued wins for the American people. MSNBC's Steve Benen examines his new book Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new book “Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past” by Steve Benen is an investigation of the Republican Party's dangerous campaign to rewrite recent history in real time.

This talk explores the significance of communal efforts in capturing history by focusing on the concept of "community archives," that is, archives created by and for groups within a given community who seek to take a more active role in jointly preserving the documentation of their shared past. Through talks presented by two noted scholars in this field, this event will look at how this emerging movement in archives has evolved internationally, as well as examine case studies from the Gulf, with the hope of facilitating discussion about the potential for community archives in the UAE. Speakers Andrew Flinn, Reader in Archival Studies and Oral History, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty Graduate Tutor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University College London Sumayya Ahmed, Assistant Professor in Archives at the School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us another edition of “Highlights from the Recent Past.” Throughout the program we'll hear original music, sketches, long-running features and recurring bits that skewer recent history.

Brent Gunning and Jesse Rubinoff wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show alongside Sam McKee of Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne. They dive into today's scheduled Maple Leafs press conference discussing their expectations of what he'll hear from Toronto's executives, the organization's biggest priorities this offseason and how much of it will actually be addressed. Next, Brent and Jesse focus specifically on who will replace Sheldon Keefe behind the Leafs' bench with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (27:20). Greg shares his findings from his latest piece ranking the available coaching options into tiers, before offering his outside perspective on Toronto's NHL team and why they simply can't breakthrough in the postseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Less than a month after two of the Cardinals' leading young position players started opening day side by side in outfield, bringing a glimpse of the future into the present, Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II are reunited this weekend at Class AAA Memphis. Early season offensive struggles have led to both outfieldres being optioned to the Cardinals' highest affiliate. Since the minor-leagues are in the headlines, who better to swing by for visit on the Best Podcast in Baseball than Post-Dispatch baseball writer Daniel Guerrero, who covers the minors daily for StlToday.com and the Post-Dispatch. He details what the messaging and assignment was for Walker in his return to Memphis and offers some insight into what the Cardinals can still see in their future. For Scott, it will be his first time at the Triple-A level. He leapfrogged Memphis to debut in the majors, just as Walker did a year ago. That's not the only event that seems to be repeating. At almost the exact same point in the season that he was demoted a year ago, Walker returned to Class AAA with some of the same assignments. As in 2023, he was given a few days in the big-leagues to work on adjustments in the cage. That was prelude to going to Triple-A, where, again this year, he'll spend several days in the hitting lab before moving to the lineup. The Cardinals believe both outfielders are going to be impact contributors in the near future. Their more pressing need is production -- both to ignite some confidence at their April struggles, but also to see a return on the work they've been doing with their swings away from the game. Walker returns to Memphis with a .155/.239/.259 slash line, and he's got a 50% groundball rate to go with a 4.8% line-drive rate. He's not getting the lift out of his swing that he did to close last season with a .276/.342/.445 slash line and hint at what was ahead for his second season. Guerrero discusses with BPIB host and Post-Dispatch colleague Derrick Goold what specific adjustments the Cardinals are looking for Walker to make with his swing and Scott to make with his offensive approach. Guerrero also offers three prospects to watch, including a real-time update on Sem Robberse's latest blitz through a Class AAA opponent. He's been joined at Triple-A by four members of the Cardinals' opening day roster. The churn is real -- and it's just beginning. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. Next stop Detroit and some Vernor's ginger ale.

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us The Apologies of the Week, News of Musk Love, and recounts a recent experience with musician and photographer Henry Diltz. We then turn to the archives of Le Show for another batch of Highlights from the Recent Past with all sorts of sketches and songs. We'll hear Clintonsomething, Keeping Up with the Murdochs, Nixon in Heaven, music by The Folksmen, an interview with Gary Marcus and much more.

On this week's edition of Le Show Harry brings us regular features like News of Plastics and News of Musk Love before we hear a new edition of Highlights from the Recent Past. Harry gets a call in from Donald Trump, brings us a remembrance of Jack Benny, and has a slew of original songs and sketches including Nixon in Heaven and more.

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Musk Love, The Apologies of the Week, and News of the Warm, and then continues to roll out Highlights from the Recent Past. We'll hear original sketches like Karzai Talk and The EntrePod, plus a tribute to Bob Elliott, satirical commercials for both Rudy Giuliani and George Santos, original music and more.

Brock Bowers is an easy choice with the 15th pick, if the elite tight end is available. Will the Colts draft thew best available or draft to need? Why not do both? Indiana Basketball has not been a player in March for far too long to choose to not play in the NIT. Pacers lose to Cavs as two starters stuggle. Butler has chosen to compete in the NIT, unlike IU, so they will play tonight. Get your sign-up bonus of up to $1,000 today! https://mybookie.website/joinwithKENT Promocode: KENT Here is the link for my book: https://www.amazon.com/Oops-Art-Learning-Mistakes-Adventures/dp/173420740X Donate! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=9FHFLVDQ7ZRW8&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=USD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us an update on the safety concerns at Microsoft and then brings us another edition of Highlights from the Recent Past. We'll hear original sketches and music, including The Donald J. Trump podcast, Karzai Talk, Inside Extra Access Tonight, collaborations with Jane Lynch, and more.

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us regular features like News of Crypto-Winter, and The Apologies of the Week before bringing us more Highlights from the Recent Past. We'll hear all sorts of original sketches and music, including a tribute to David L. Lander, excerpts from Harry's comedy troupe The Credibility Gap, Clintonsomething, and more.

On this week's edition of Le Show, Harry brings us Highlights from the Recent Past and a smattering of current events. We'll hear regular features like The Apologies of the Week, Mind Your Own Business, Nixon in Heaven, Karzai Talk, BBC Newsreel, News from Lake Reverie, and hear what Apple has decided to do about their self-driving car.

Describe the recent past, talk about sports It's the weekend and the Jones family are having lunch in the pub This is the twenty-second of a series of podcasts (unit 22 in the linear Duolingo layout, Explorer 14 in the section layout), developed by enthusiasts and not Duolingo the company itself, to help learners of Welsh using the Welsh course on Duolingo. For the script and other info go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SCRIPT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(or welshclass.wales)

Without further delay, we're super excited to share our 100th episode of The Rumcast with you!As we've hinted, this episode is special to us, and was really a labor of love. Rather than going with the typical format, we invited a dozen past guests to return for individual interviews where we looked back at how rum has evolved since 2019 (when we started working on the show), and where they think rum is headed over the next 5 years or so. You'll hear from:Kate Perry of La Maison and VelierZan Kong of Worthy ParkEric Kaye of Holmes CayIan Burrell, the global rum ambassador and Equiano co-founderMargaret Monplaisir of St. Lucia Distillers and the new WIRSPA chairpersonLance Surujbally of TheLoneCaner.comJeff “Beachbum” Berry, the legendary author and owner of Latitude 29Craig Nicholson of Worthy ParkEd Hamilton of Hamilton rumCarsten Vlierboom of E&A ScheerSteve Magarry of the new Sydney Rum Distillery (formerly of Beenleigh)Maggie Campbell of Mount GayWe assembled highlights from those individual interviews into an episode that takes us through the major themes that came up, such as:The emergence of "new" rum regions around the world (and which ones we'll be seeing more of)The long-term prospects of all these emerging distilleriesThe good and bad sides of premiumization, and whether rum can avoid the latterNew GIs we're likely to see in the futureThe future of bulk rum sales and independent bottlingsWhat the acquisition of E&A Scheer meansAnd so much more that it would be impossible to list it all! We'd love to know what you think of the episode and what your takeaways and thoughts are — so please shoot us an email at host@rumcast.com and let us know.And seriously — a huge THANK YOU to everyone for listening!P.S. Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out.This episode is sponsored by Wonk Press — Get 10% off Modern Caribbean Rum by Matt Pietrek and Carrie Smith now through February 11 with promo code RUMCAST. Plus, Matt and Carrie will sign your book at no additional cost!Music Credits for this Episode:“On the Delta” by John Patitucci“W. A. Mozart, Symphony No.38 in D major” by A Far Cry“Cover Charge” by TrackTribe“Djansa” by The Mini Vandals featuring Mamadou Koita and Lasso“Momo Do” by The Mini Vandals featuring Mamadou Koita and Lasso“Ratatouille's Kitchen” by Carmen Maria and Edu Espinal“Sleepy West” by JHS Pedals

Copyright Story Monsters Press Author: Conrad J. Storad Narrated: Brian Dewar McNamara Find Online @ StoryMonster.com Story Monsters Among Us: A Brief History of Human Storytelling, by award-winning children's author Conrad J. Storad, whisks readers away on a journey spanning 50,000 years to discover the origins of storytelling—from the Chauvet Cave painters of southern France to the brothers Grimm to modern-day stories in the digital age. As the history of storytelling is recounted to Story Monster, readers are reminded of where storytelling came from and what it delivers to listeners. Delightful illustrations accompany each of the stories.

This week Kael Your Idols welcomes filmmaker Levi Butner to discuss George Lucas's mega-hit American Graffiti. The film is, in a sense, the director's first prequel - showing a day in the life of some Modesto teens in 1962 way way back before those pesky social changes came to define the decade. Topics include: similarities to Dazed and Confused, Lucas's incest obsession, and what it takes to get a film made on a budget.

Copyright Story Monsters Press Author: Conrad J. Storad Narrated: Brian Dewar McNamara Find Online @ StoryMonster.com Story Monsters Among Us: A Brief History of Human Storytelling, by award-winning children's author Conrad J. Storad, whisks readers away on a journey spanning 50,000 years to discover the origins of storytelling—from the Chauvet Cave painters of southern France to the brothers Grimm to modern-day stories in the digital age. As the history of storytelling is recounted to Story Monster, readers are reminded of where storytelling came from and what it delivers to listeners. Delightful illustrations accompany each of the stories.

Copyright Story Monsters Press Author: Conrad J. Storad Narrated: Brian Dewar McNamara Find Online @ StoryMonster.com Story Monsters Among Us: A Brief History of Human Storytelling, by award-winning children's author Conrad J. Storad, whisks readers away on a journey spanning 50,000 years to discover the origins of storytelling—from the Chauvet Cave painters of southern France to the brothers Grimm to modern-day stories in the digital age. As the history of storytelling is recounted to Story Monster, readers are reminded of where storytelling came from and what it delivers to listeners. Delightful illustrations accompany each of the stories.

This talk explores the significance of communal efforts in capturing history by focusing on the concept of "community archives," that is, archives created by and for groups within a given community who seek to take a more active role in jointly preserving the documentation of their shared past. Through talks presented by two noted scholars in this field, this event will look at how this emerging movement in archives has evolved internationally, as well as examine case studies from the Gulf, with the hope of facilitating discussion about the potential for community archives in the UAE. Speakers Andrew Flinn, Reader in Archival Studies and Oral History, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty Graduate Tutor, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University College London Sumayya Ahmed, Assistant Professor in Archives at the School of Library and Information Science, Simmons University

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Andy Hart feels like he's living in 2021 still, because the Patriots' wheels keep on spinning in place with the product they trot out on the field. The Patriots dropped a near battle with the Dolphins and dropped to 0-2 on the season, showing signs of improvement but not where it is most needed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hometown Radio 05/12/23 5p: Guest host Craig Hill asks Tribune reporter Kaytlyn Leslie to tell us about their upcoming series of articles looking back at the Central Coasts recent past and she needs your help

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- REVIVAL is Breaking Out on Christian College Campuses Nationwide. So Why Hasn't this Happened in the Recent Past?" - DR. GREGORY PARKER: "Dutch Theologian Herman Bavinck's Book, 'WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY?' Offers Some Powerful Insights About Living Out Our Faith in Modern Times" - ROGER'S ASH WEDNESDAY MESSAGE

The 2nd Holodomor, Peter Zeihan, Steve Bannon, Mike Lindell on Jimmy Kimmel, Putin, Xi Jinping, Canadian Christian Persecution.   The 2nd Holodomor: A Pending Genocide My Pillow Guy Mike Lindell on Jimmy Kimmel Canada Christian Persecution. Leadership Series: Leaders of the Present and Recent Past.   The 2nd Holodomor: A Pending Genocide https://youtu.be/CDVH_JJIRWI Zeihan on Geopolitics 263K subscribers 326,284 views Jan 24, 2023 In the 1930s, the Soviet Union attempted to crush the Ukrainians in a genocide known to history as the Holodomor. And now Russia is gearing up for round 2. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-2nd-hol... Where to find more? Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3NyQu4l Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3Ny9UXb Listen to the Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3iJyNEe Zeihan on Geopolitics website: https://zeihan.com/ Where to find me on Social Media? Twitter: https://bit.ly/3E1E95D LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3zJAW8b Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IW2mgp Facebook: http://bit.ly/3ZIAjHk   Bannon`s War Room My Pillow Guy Mike Lindell on Jimmy Kimmel Canada Christian Persecution. 27 minutes. MyPillow Mike Lindell's Interview from Inside a Claw Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGlDEbZvwLI   Leadership Series: Leaders of the Present and Recent Past. 17 minutes. https://youtu.be/ymwXDbAB0l4 Zeihan on Geopolitics 263K subscribers 157,329 views Jan 12, 2023 Here you'll find a repost of the series covering some of the world leaders of the present and recent past...with a strong focus on US presidents. Playlist of Individual Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6... Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/full-leader... Where to find more? Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3NyQu4l Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3Ny9UXb Zeihan on Geopolitics website: https://zeihan.com/ Where to find me on Social Media? Twitter: https://bit.ly/3E1E95D LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3zJAW8b   Bannon's War Room- On Frank Speech- Bannon's War Room, On Rumble- Bannons War Room  Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews

Here you'll find a leadership series covering some of the world leaders of the present and recent past...with a strong focus on US presidents.Full Newsletter: https://zeihan.com/world-leaders-of-the-present-and-recent-past/

Dr. Benjamin Pykles will deliver the 2022 Leonard J. Arrington Mormon History Lecture, titled “Historical Archaeology and the Latter-day Saint Past” Thursday evening at 7:00 in the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall at Utah State University.

Over the last fifteen years Colombia has moved from ostensibly failed state to emerging market and tourist destination, providing Nobel-endorsed evidence that peace and reconciliation are possible after decades of brutalization. But while Colombia may no longer be the country that former president Ernesto Samper described in 2002, where governing was like trying to pilot an airplane in a storm while the passengers were rioting, neither is it the wonderland depicted in official propaganda. Many Colombians live badly; many more, well into the nominal middle class, live precariously; and still more structure their lives around minimizing their chances of falling victim to crime—something the poorest are unable to do. Unhappiness about the present and pessimism about the future are rampant across the social scale, focused precisely on those themes the Juan Manuel Santos government (2010–2018) touted as successes: the peace process, “social inclusion,” and infrastructure and public services. Much can be blamed on the administration of President Ivan Duque and the continual spectre of uribismo in addition to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Colombia may be more governable than it used to be, but not because the passengers are happier with the pilot—with the qualified (and to many Colombians highly suspicious) exception of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Tune in for a profound historical and amusing anecdotal look at Colombia through the eyes and experience of an expert Latin Americanist. Dr. Richard Stoller is Coordinator of Academic Advising and International Programs, Schreyer Honors College, Pennsylvania State University. Colombia news brief from journalist Emily Hart.

Introduction Small talk is important because it helps to break the ice. Learn to engage in small talk at job interviews, sales meetings, or other business meetings and encounters. If it doesn't come naturally to you, take a few minutes beforehand to think of a few topics. You can always talk about the weather! You can ask about a friend, colleague or acquaintance you both know. You can ask someone how long they have lived in the area. Just find something to talk about other than business. In this podcast lesson, we'll listen in on two social/business encounters. The language in both is quite informal as you might expect in these situations. Situation 1 You're now going to hear a conversation between Mark and his boss, Ms Davis. Mark is late for work again and his boss isn't happy with him. Mark is able to use small talk and a bit of humour to soften a difficult situation.

Soldier, whistleblower, veteran, and peace advocate Matthew Hoh tells us what it was like to realize that the Afghanistan mission was a failure and that everyone around him knew it — but kept it going for 20 years anyway. Hoh resigned his post as a State Department official in 2009 making space for other dissenters inside the government to criticize the war policy, though the U.S. role in that war would go on for more than a decade longer. Matt talks to us about that, and how he fears the same forces for regime change and military aggression are present in today's crisis in Ukraine. In the first segment, Dan and Kelley talk about how our "friends" in the Middle East are hedging their bets with Russia and making us beg for oil. Subscribe at crashingthewarparty.substack.com

As 2022 begins, Charles Eaton, CEO of Creating IT Futures, joins Randi Parker, senior director for partner engagement, for a conversation about ways the challenging journey of the last couple of years has shaped the organization's vision and direction for the future.

My perspectives on my social life, how hanging with friends and different events impacts dating for me, and some of my personal perspectives and insights from the past, what's going on in the present, and my future outlooks. (These are my own personal experiences, so not necessarily saying everybody needs to be the same but this is some stuff that does work for me and other stuff I've realized that hasn't). PAST: since I was raised in a conservative and reserved culture which was also judgmental, I often was interested to party more. And to be around more open minded people in more casual environments. The benefits were that things in life were easier to balance with all the structure, but my own preference is to have unstructured days as well. RECENT PAST: once I moved out I was more toward the other extremes of partying and spending just as I pleased. I knew it would be temporary but there were quite a few years of building a friend foundation of healthier relationships of trust. And a process of being able to be more authentic and comfortable with that as well as dealing with past judgmental ideas. That interfered socially. THE PRESENT: I am lately focused on my energy. And on realizing how I can practice a healthier balanced lifestyle while also partying when I feel I need to have more excitement and relaxing and focusing having time alone. Trying to adapt Roni-Rona dating into some new outlooks and balance I have created and this is new territory also. FUTURE OUTLOOKS: I'm considering how things will look on this side of the P Word after a couple years of dealing with things differently, going through different challenges, adapting. Deciding how I want the future to look and how I want my relationships to look. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's edition of the program, Bob shares a news story he ran across from almost four years ago. this news story is very illuminating, an should be a source of incredible concern. It is the story about a fledgling bio research company that was facing an extremely uncertain future. Every promise they had made had not been met, instead it was one set back or safety issue after another. That company's name is Moderna. At the beginning of the program, Bob takes some time to look at the election in Virginia an all that is at stake. Virginia needs to be kept in prayer that their election may be fair and honest. There is much at stake. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/support

Michael J. Arbouet talks with singer, songwriter and producer Mark Islam. Born in New Castle, DE, Mark had one early aspiration: to leave his state. After moving to Boston University to study literature, Islam performed and honed his craft at various coffeehouses in the Boston area. After completing a master's degree in English, he moved to Los Angeles, the city where most of his favorite music originated. Islam joined a team of songwriters each month called the Western Beat Music Showcase. In 1995, Islam released his debut effort on cassette, The Calloused Heart Collection. The musician continued to perform and got his first break from Dr. Laura Schelessinger's radio show, which featured one of Islam songs, "Everything Is Gonna Be Alright." In 1998, he released The Recent Past on Noble Savage. He also moved to Nashville where he starred in stage productions of Hair and also the Who's  Tommy. Following that, Islam released The Fine Print, a look at life in Los Angeles. He continues to perform and tour, and considers Los Angeles, Nashville, and Australia as home. Mark Islam is known for his work on The Amazing Race, Tori & Dean: Inn Love and Dear Annabel. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)