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KQED's The California ReportCrystal Cave Reopens At Sequoia National ParkSequoia National Park is known for its iconic trees - the giant sequoias. They tower hundreds of feet above the Sierra Nevada. But another draw to this park is hidden thousands of feet below. It’s called Crystal Cave, and it recently reopened to the public after a parade of natural disasters left it inaccessible for years.
Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR
Recent immigration raids in Southern California have been unconstitutional. That’s according to a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles against the federal government.
Reporter: David Wagner, LAist
2025-07-0311 min
Central Valley DailyJune 23: As Deportations Continue, Will Workers Show Up To Harvest California's Crops?Central California is home to the nation's biggest agricultural economy, and farmers worry that the fear of immigration raids could lead to labor shortages as the harvest season arrives. KVPR's Joshua Yeager brings us a report on the concerns.2025-06-2310 minCentral Valley DailyJune 6: Beneath Sequoia National Park, We Venture Inside The Newly Reopened ‘Crystal Cave’Have you ever seen cave bacon, or incandescent, lavender fairy pools? These are some of the many wonders visitors can now see at Crystal Cave beneath Sequoia National Park. KVPR Reporter Joshua Yeager tells us about what he saw on the first tour of the cave since it reopened after a parade of natural disasters. Plus, the latest news headlines: California’s big city mayors call for protecting homelessness funding; and what Newsom says about transgender athletes amid controversy.2025-06-0613 min
KQED's The California ReportNewsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness SolutionsCalifornia is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions.
Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio
A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite entering the country legally to obtain care for their young daughter. Lawyers for the family say the 4-year-old girl could die if she's forced to leave the US.
Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR Learn more...2025-05-2911 min
KQED's The California ReportCalifornia Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster"Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose their health insurance, including in Republican health districts like Kern County.
(Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-05-2011 minCentral Valley DailyMay 1: Can Progressives Get Voters In A Ruby Red Valley District On Their Side?KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager reports on recent visits by progressive politicians to Kern County, a conservative bastion in liberal California. Yeager discusses how voters are responding to recent shifts in national politics. Plus, the latest news headlines: Workers observe “May Day” occasion; and funding for a program that protects a fox species is pulled from a Valley university.2025-05-0114 minCentral Valley DailyApr. 7: Could A Green Energy Boom In The Desert Devastate A Natural Icon?California is pushing to secure as much renewable energy as it transitions away from fossil fuels. One of the places in the state where sunshine is in abundance is the Mojave Desert. However, a rush to build solar energy infrastructure there is having consequences for the famed plant known as Joshua Trees. Today, we speak with KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager about that battle. Plus, the latest news headlines: A winner emerges in a special Fresno council race, and when Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to visit the Central Valley.2025-04-0713 min
KQED's The California ReportWhy Medi-Cal And GOP Budget Could Cut Into Republican Gains In CaliforniaIn last year’s presidential election, Donald Trump improved on his 2020 performance all across California. Voters in every congressional district in the state shifted toward Trump. But the areas moving most toward Republicans also have a lot to lose from the party’s budget plan in Washington. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQEDLawmakers are introducing a bill to strengthen existing statewide tenant protections. Some property owners are not happy. Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQEDSan Joaquin Valley has the lowest ratio of d...2025-04-0311 min
KQED's The California ReportA's Welcomed By Thousands For Home Opener In West SacramentoMajor League Baseball is underway and for many fans of the Athletics, it’s a bittersweet season. That’s because the team used to be known as the Oakland Athletics, until they left Oakland last year. The A’s are now set to play at least three seasons in their new home in West Sacramento, while the team prepares for a permanent move to Las Vegas.Reporter: Azul Dahlstrom-Eckman, KQEDNearly 60,000 workers across the University of California are walking off the job again Tuesday.Report...2025-04-0111 min
KQED's The California ReportYiddish Making A Comeback In Los AngelesThe historic language of Jews in Europe – Yiddish – was once spoken by tens of thousands of Jewish immigrants in Los Angeles. That language was almost destroyed by assimilation and the Holocaust. But now, Yiddish is making a comeback. Reporter: Robin Estrin, KCRWDozens of postal workers gathered in protest outside a Bakersfield courthouse on Thursday. They were fighting against the potential privatization of one of the nation’s oldest institutions.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2025-03-2111 min
KQED's The California ReportRebuilding Lessons From Former Fire VictimsMore than 16,000 structures were lost in last month’s wildfires in LA. Residents there are now beginning the difficult process of deciding whether they can — or even want to — rebuild. For those who do, experts and survivors of past wildfires say there are ways to build in some resilience against future fires. In Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park, that’s what many residents did after the 2017 Tubbs Fire decimated their neighborhood. Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQEDBig water releases from two Central Valley dams are leaving farmers flummoxed. It’s the result o...2025-02-0511 min
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP432: Be the Shift with Joshua YeagerA quick note to listeners: Before this week’s interview, Jen Schwanke and Will Parker answered a listener question in a 5-minute response. —- The Question of the Week is supported by Summer Pops Math Workbooks. Principals, when students practice math over the summer, math scores go up. What’s your summer math plan this year? A […]
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Parenting teenagers untangled. 🏆 The audio hug for parents of teens and tweens.123: New Year 2025: resolutions, stress, being more fun, most interesting books, and most downloaded.What do you think of this episode? Do you have any topics you'd like me to cover?MAKING RESOLUTIONS: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/70-new-years-resolutions-love-them-or-loathe-them-the-question-is-how-can-we-make-them-work-for-u/ https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/blog/Be-the-person-you-want-to-be-not-the-person-others-think-you-should-be/PARENTING STRESS: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/109-parenting-stress-is-now-a-major-health-issueTOO MANY CHOICES: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/concentration-and-the-troubling-effect-of-too-many-choices/NAGGING: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/nagging-reducing-the-friction-using-the-magic-of-routine/10-25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/motivation-how-to-motivate-your-teenager-and-why-blame-and-shame-doesnt-work/The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids...2025-01-0120 min
Bloodworks 101BEST OF 2024 "It Made the Biggest Difference" - Joshua BellGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate blood, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us in this BEST OF 2024 episode, that donation can often make the biggest difference in the world.2024-12-2807 minCentral Valley DailyDec. 23: An Iconic Bar Sign in Bakersfield Comes HomeAfter a seven-year search, a neon sign belonging to the iconic Trout's bar in Bakersfield has returned home after being stolen. But it's not just any sign, it's part of Bakersfield's country music roots. Today, we talk to KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager, who shares the improbable story of how the sign was found – and what it means to musicians today. Plus, the latest news headlines, including farmworkers getting protective equipment against bird flu and how medical debt will not affect credit reports starting in 2025.2024-12-2312 min
KQED's The California ReportWhere Food Waste Goes In Southern CaliforniaThe holidays are a time where we tend to eat a lot of food, and throw a lot out. Americans throw away about four pounds of waste per day, higher than anywhere in the world. But where does all that food waste go?Reporter: Erin Stone, LAistCalifornia Resources Corporation and Aera Energy joined forces to become the state’s largest oil company. But a new investigation from KVPR and Inside Climate News finds that the merger could leave taxpayers on the hook for millions.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR...2024-12-1711 min
Teaching in Higher EdHolding Class While Holding Our Breath, with Betsy BarreBetsy Barre discusses the times when we are holding our breath while holding class on episode 548 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I think we could be more generous when we talk to people who disagree with us about pedagogy and recognize the complexity of the decisions that we’re making.
-Betsy Barre
There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities.
-Betsy B...2024-12-1247 minCentral Valley DailyNov. 27: How A Valley Republican Keeps Winning A House Seat In A Heavy Democratic House DistrictRepublican Rep. David Valadao is returning to Congress for a sixth term in January after beating former state Assemblymember Rudy Salas for a second time. The contest drew millions of dollars in campaign spending to unseat Valadao. But we speak with KVPR’s Joshua Yeager about why voters keep sending Valadao to Washington. Plus, the latest news headlines, including a Fresno County patient infected with rabies who has died, and Rep. Vince Fong’s response to Newsom’s economic push.2024-11-2712 minCentral Valley DailyOct. 15: The Very Tight Race To Control California’s 22nd Congressional DistrictVoters in the Central Valley’s 22nd Congressional district have faced an onslaught of political advertisements this election season for the race between Democrat Rudy Salas and Republican incumbent David Valadao. KVPR’s Joshua Yeager reports on the stakes and what voters say it will take for Democrats to take control.Plus, the latest news headlines, including how displaced oil workers in Kern County are getting support, and a state proposition looks to enshrine same-sex marriage in the constitution.2024-10-1513 minBloodworks 101"It Made the Biggest Difference - Joshua Bell" (S6 E5)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, according to Bell, that donation can make the biggest difference in the world.2024-10-0407 min
Political BreakdownDemocrats Are Hoping To Flip This Central Valley House Seat. It Won’t Be Easy.California has six competitive congressional districts that could determine which party controls the House of Representatives next year. In the lead-up to the November election, the Political Breakdown team will cover each of these races. Today, Scott and Marisa discuss the 22nd congressional district in the Central Valley… where Republican incumbent David Valadao is once again facing former Assemblymember Rudy Salas. They’re joined by reporter Joshua Yeager, who covers Kern County and the Southern San Joaquin Valley for KVPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-0326 min
KQED's The California ReportCommunity Perseveres After Fire Destroyed Much Of Historic TownThe Borel Fire was the largest wildfire in Kern County’s history. It tore through 60,000 acres in the southern Sierra Nevada and consumed the historic town of Havilah earlier this summer. State crews have only just begun cleanup efforts as those displaced reckon with the devastation. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing a Eureka hospital for denying a patient a needed abortion.Reporter: Kate Wolffe, CapRadio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-0111 minCentral Valley DailySept. 24: A Fire Destroyed A Historic California Town. Can It Recover?In July, a ferocious fire burned through the historic mountain community of Havilah in Kern County, leaving only destruction in its path. Two months after the disaster, KVPR’s Joshua Yeager visits Havilah to hear how it’s recovering.Plus, the latest news headlines, including the City of Fresno’s approach to homelessness under a new camping ban, and the discovery of a record-breaking pine tree in Yosemite.2024-09-2412 min
KQED's The California ReportRenters Call For Added Protections As California Faces Another Heat WaveThe hot weather will continue across much of the state on Thursday. Triple digit temperatures are expected, and heat advisories have been issued for many inland regions. The extreme heat can be life-threatening for many Californians, especially those without air conditioning in their homes.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRCities that aren't following state housing laws are on notice: California Governor Gavin Newsom says he’ll sign a bill that will impose hefty penalties for those that don’t follow the rules.Reporter: Adhiti Bandlamudi, KQED ...2024-09-0511 min
KQED's The California ReportAfghan Refugees Find New Life In California DesertThree years ago today, as the U.S military completed its pull out, Taliban forces captured Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. In the wake of that change, many Afghan refugees fled to the U.S. and California. They settled in the Bay Area, L.A. and San Diego, but some also found a new home in California’s Mojave Desert. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR The Boise Fire, burning in Humboldt and Siskiyou counties, has charred more than 9600 acres, according to fire officials. The fire has led to mandatory evacuations.Reporter: Justi...2024-08-1511 min
KQED's The California ReportMexican Citizens In California Could Play Key Role In Country's Upcoming ElectionNext month, voters will go to the polls in Mexico to select the country's next president. The election is already historic because the two leading candidates, Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez, are women. The election will also be notable because of the likely record number of Mexican citizens living in California and the rest of the U.S. who will cast ballots.Guest: Tony Payan, director of Center for the U.S. and Mexico, Rice University Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s one-time staffer will replace him in Congress, at least...2024-05-2210 min
KQED's The California ReportTwo California National Parks Rank As Most Polluted In The CountryNational parks have been called “America’s best idea.” But a recent study says these parks are increasingly threatened by human-caused air pollution. The parks with the biggest risk are all here in California.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRShuttered Madera Community Hospital has cleared yet another hurdle in the path to reopening. It’s been approved for a $57 million interest-free loan.Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPRA community in Red Bluff was recently notified that their water had high concentrations of chemicals called PFAS. Data shows that the s...2024-04-0910 min
KQED's The California ReportProposition 1 Will Likely Succeed, Opponents SayOpponents of Proposition 1 are conceding that the state ballot measure -- aimed at housing Californians with severe mental illness -- is likely to pass. That result will allow the state to borrow money and shift existing mental health dollars toward building residential treatment facilities and affordable housing. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQEDAssembly member Vince Fong is the top vote-getter in the race to replace Kevin McCarthy. That means he’ll advance to the general election in November. But a special election for the same seat still needs to be decided.Reporter: Joshua Yeager. KVP...2024-03-1310 minPolitical BreakdownWhy Democrats Fear Their Chance to Flip a House Seat Could Slip AwayTwo of the most competitive House races in the U.S. are here in California’s Central Valley, where two incumbent Republicans are locked in tight reelection races. Scott and Marisa are joined by KVPR's Joshua Yeager to analyze why the two districts are such a challenge for Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-2828 min
KQED's The California ReportCarbon-Related Jobs In Kern County Not A Sure ThingIn the heart of California’s oil country, Kern County, more than 16,000 people work in the petroleum industry. Many of their jobs will likely disappear over the next two decades, as the state phases out oil drilling. Slashing fossil fuel emissions is part of California’s plan to combat climate change. That plan also includes burying carbon deep beneath the ground. Kern County is betting on the carbon management industry to create thousands of jobs in the region. But it's unclear if that will actually come to fruition.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRCaliforn...2024-02-2110 min
KQED's The California ReportKern County Looks To Be Center Of California's Carbon Capture IndustryKern County in the rural San Joaquin Valley is facing what one leader calls an existential threat. The county is the largest oil producer in California, but the state wants to eliminate drilling by 2045. As a result, Kern is looking to a new industry – carbon capture and storage – to secure its future. hopes the industry will provide jobs and millions of dollars in tax revenue, while helping the state meet its climate goals.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPREnvironmental groups have successfully pushed for a ‘green terminal’ strategy at the Port of Humboldt outside Eur...2024-01-1610 minPolitical BreakdownKevin McCarthy: A Greek Tragedy?California is losing another high-profile power broker now that Kevin McCarthy has announced he is resigning from Congress at the end of the year. What does this mean for his hometown of Bakersfield and the half dozen vulnerable Republicans running for reelection in California?Scott is joined by KVPR's Joshua Yeager, Republican political consultant Mike Madrid and Washington correspondent for the San Francisco Chronicle Shira Stein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-0929 min
KQED's The California ReportKevin McCarthy Stepping Down From CongressRecently ousted Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced he’s stepping down from Congress by the end of the year. The news was met with disappointment from many of his constituents in his Central California district.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR Temecula’s Christian conservative school board president is one step closer to being recalled. A local PAC has turned in the signatures it hopes will force a recall election.Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCRState regulators announced the largest wage theft case in the home health...2023-12-0710 min
CityRise MenCityRise Men's Bible Study 23-10-24 Defeat in the Land of Victory - Joshua 7 - Tim Yeager2023-10-2446 min
KQED's The California ReportCalifornia to Levy Heavier Punishment for Fentanyl TraffickersLarge-scale traffickers of fentanyl could soon face stiffer criminal penalties in California; that's the result of a law signed by Governor Newsom over the weekend.Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQEDGovernor Newsom has signed a bill that delegitimizes a controversial medical diagnostic theory called "excited delirium," which has been used to defend law enforcement in cases where a person has died while in custody.Reporter: Stephanie O'Neill Patison, KFF Health NewsEnvironmentalists cheered when a ghost lake in California’s Central Valley refilled earlier this year, be...2023-10-1010 min
KQED's The California ReportKevin McCarthy Ousted As House SpeakerIn an unprecedented move in American politics – Bakersfield Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted as House speaker on Tuesday. Despite this, many of McCarthy's constituents still support the embattled Congressman. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRThousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California have walked off the job, starting a three day strike. A coalition of unions representing the workers are demanding wage increases, protections against the outsourcing of jobs, and increased staffing.Laphonza Butler was sworn in Tuesday, filling the seat of Dianne Feinstein, who died last week. It's...2023-10-0410 min
KQED's The California ReportCalifornia To Take Emergency Action In Effort To Stabilize Home Insurance MarketplaceGovernor Gavin Newsom has asked the state insurance commission to take emergency action to fix the troubled homeowner's insurance market. This comes after State Farm, Allstate and more than half of the top 12 insurance groups have paused or restricted new business in the state. Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED More than 300,000 Californians have lost health insurance since the state resumed Medi-Cal eligibility checks it had suspended during the pandemic. The majority of Californians who lost Medi-Cal got kicked off because of paperwork. Some didn’t send in their renewal packets, while others had error...2023-09-2210 min
KQED's The California ReportFamily Of Farmworker Killed By Police Call For AccountabilityThe Department of Energy has announced $100 million in funding for 19 carbon capture projects nationwide. One of those projects is destined for the Kern County foothills, near Taft. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRIt’s been one year since a Sonoma County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed local farmworker, David Pelaez-Chavez. His family and community members are calling on the District Attorney to bring charges against the deputy involved.Reporter: Tash Kimmell2023-08-1510 min
KQED's The California ReportA Closer Look At Why Salmon Season Is Closed This YearThis year, there's no fresh, locally caught salmon. The season was closed. So few adult fish are now in the ocean off the California coast, fisheries managers decided they all were needed to return to their natal streams and spawn.Guest: Danielle Venton, KQED Science ReporterMuch of California continues to buckle under a sweltering heat wave with no end in sight. But the state’s epic snowpack isn’t going anywhere just yet.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR2023-07-2410 min
The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ FollowersEpisode 42: MindsetReferencesBurnette, J. L., Knouse, L. E., Vavra, D. T., O'Boyle, E., & Brooks, M. A. (2020). Growth mindsets and psychological distress: A meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 77, 101816.Burnette, J. L., Billingsley, J., Banks, G. C., Knouse, L. E., Hoyt, C. L., Pollack, J. M., & Simon, S. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of growth mindset interventions: For whom, how, and why might such interventions work? Psychological Bulletin. Online first publication.Dweck, C. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.Earle, M. (2011). Celtic Christian spirituality: Essential writings—annotated & explained. SkyLight Paths Publishing.Ea...2023-06-1837 min
KQED's The California ReportCalifornia Food Banks See Major Spike In DemandCalifornia’s food banks are reporting alarming spikes in demand, that’s according to the state’s association of food banks, which says the end of pandemic-era food benefits and record high inflation is to blame. In April, the Sacramento food bank and its partners fed 281,000 people – almost double the amount it served before the pandemic.Reporter: Kate Wolffe, CapRadioFueled by California's record snowfall, rivers in the state are flowing fast and have swept away a number of people recently. That includes an 8-year-old girl, who drowned in the Kings River in Fresno C...2023-05-2211 min
KQED's The California ReportWhitewater Rafting Could See Big Business This SummerRivers in California are flowing fast and wide this year as record snowpack in the mountains melt. All that water has created flood damage and worries about more to come, but one industry is thriving after years of drought and shrinking rivers -- whitewater rafting. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRCalifornia workplace health and safety regulators are holding a public hearing on Thursday on a proposed rule to prevent heat-related illness in indoor spaces.Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED 2023-05-1811 min
UntouchedWhat I wish I told my younger selfTake a deep dive into the word of God with us and Special Guest Colton Yeager as we discuss what we would tell our younger selves about life in the eyes of God.2023-05-0259 min
KVMR NewsEvening News - Thu April 27th, 2023The California report shares concerns that this week's warm weather will accelerate the rate at which the historic Sierra snowpack will melt, sending water cascading down to the central valley towns already dealing with high water levels. KQED's Saul Gonzalez talks to KVPR reporter Joshua Yeager about the increased flood risk in communities like Corcoran in Kings County. Julia Ggem joins us to share the latest from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.2023-04-2824 min
KQED's The California ReportCentral Valley On Edge As Weather Heats UpCalifornia is set to see one of its first extended heat waves. That could mean major problems for parts of the state, where flooding is likely from a melting snowpack. Among the communities on edge is Corcoran in the Central Valley, which is already surrounded by rising water.Guest: Joshua Yeager, Reporter, KVPRAs California wages its fight against smog and climate change, state regulators this week will vote on a plan to start phasing out diesel truck fleets -- from delivery vans, to garbage trucks, to 18-wheelers. The regulators want to s...2023-04-2711 min
KQED's The California ReportWarehouse Boom Focus Of New Legislation In SacramentoOn Wednesday in Sacramento, lawmakers will hold a hearing on legislation aimed at creating buffer zones between homes and huge warehouses and logistic centers where companies, like Amazon, store and distribute mountains of goods that a lot of us might order online. This is the latest development in an ongoing debate over warehouses and the health threats they might pose to people who live near them. The center of that debate is the Inland Empire, east of Los Angeles.Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQEDBuckle in for a long summer when it comes to t...2023-04-2611 min
Teaching Like Ted LassoSocial and Emotional LearningDescriptionMike Kaechele and Taylor Darwin join John and Dave on the Teaching Like Ted Lasso Podcast to discuss Social and Emotional Learning: in the show and in education.Video: https://youtu.be/Mtpslz7s5gAShow Notes for Episode 7 on SELIMBD “Inverting the Pyramid of Success” episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14968664/?ref_=ttep_ep12 Article on Simone Biles: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/olympics/simone-biles-latest-athlete-vocal-about-mental-health-n1275218 Ted Lasso cast sit down with President and First Lady Tweet: https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1637997459933741056?s=20 2023-04-1351 min
KQED's The California ReportHistoric Snowpack Could Prove Dangerous Down The Line In Central ValleyA parade of atmospheric rivers has delivered record-busting levels of rain and snowfall to the Sierra Nevada this year. But with all that snow poised to melt in the coming months, communities in the Central Valley floor, which are already grappling with flooding, are bracing for the worst. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to expand a guaranteed income program for an additional 200 former foster youth in the area. It’ll provide recipients with $1,000 a month for two years. Reporter: Izzy Bloom, The Califor...2023-04-0511 min
KQED's The California ReportCalifornia's Snowpack One Of The Largest EverThe latest reading of California’s snowpack is in, and the amount of snow is huge - 220% of average. The last time California had this much snow in the Sierra Nevada was in 1952.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR How many of you have had this very California problem? You really want to buy your first home, but the down payment is just too high. And the monthly mortgage payments would kill you financially. Well, the state of California has just started taking applications for a new program, where it will put down a good...2023-04-0411 min
KQED's The California ReportSuspects Still At Large In Mass Shooting In Central ValleyIn the aftermath of a massacre that left six people dead in the small farming town of Goshen early Monday, details remain sparse. The victims include a teen mother and her infant son.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR California could soon have a new repository of electric power, capable of stabilizing the state’s power grid. A German company is building a virtual power plant brimming with potential. Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS2023-01-1811 min
KQED's The California ReportStorm Forces Montecito Residents To Evacuate Five Years After Deadly MudslidesThe entire town of Montecito has been evacuated. The order comes exactly five years to the day after a deadly mudslide destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes there after rain washed out a wildfire burn scar. Part of Santa Barbara and the nearby communities of Carpenteria and Summerland were also ordered to evacuate yesterday.Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQEDGovernor Gavin Newsom is set to outline his spending priorities for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The new budget proposal comes at a time when the state is facing a projected $24 billion dollar deficit — a sh...2023-01-1011 min
KQED's The California ReportCentral California Now Has Its First Holocaust MemorialBakersfield is now home to the Central Valley’s first Holocaust Memorial. The tranquil garden is a monument against hate and rising anti-Semitism. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR Study after study shows an alarming increase in hate crimes and racist incidents in California targeting a variety of groups, including Jews. Worries about rising anti-Semitism have gotten more attention recently after the bigoted comments of artist Kanye West who now goes by the name Ye. How is California's Jewish community reacting?Guest: Heidi Gantwork, President and CEO of the Jewish Foundation of San D...2022-12-1511 min
KQED's The California ReportCollege Food Pantries Try To Meet Increased NeedAs Thanksgiving approaches, food pantries across the state are seeing an increase in need. Some students face a difficult choice: eating or education. A recent state law requires college campuses to direct students to CalFresh and other benefits. Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRFor the second time this year, state officials are delaying the start of commercial Dungeness crab fishing, after several humpback whales were spotted off California's coast. The delay will allow time for the whales to migrate south. Reporter: Laura Klivans, KQEDMillions of Californians will sit down t...2022-11-2311 min
Legion of MichaelIs Your Church Weak?“I am still as strong today as I was in the day Moses sent me; as my strength was then, so my strength is now, for war and for going out and coming in.” ~Joshua 14:11Welcome to the Legion of Michael and thank you for all that you do to support the show. Remember to go to www.legionofmichael.com / https://redcircle.com/shows/legionofmichael Unfortunately, being a church member is not a guarantee of support. We actually had a congregation turn their back on one of our students one time who got into a shoot...2022-11-2125 min
KQED's The California ReportFarmworkers Rally In Washington D.C. Calling for Path to CitizenshipHundreds of California farmworkers and growers are rallying in Washington this week. They're supporting a bipartisan bill that would create a pathway to citizenship for the nation’s undocumented farmworkers.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRThe University of California academic workers' strike continues today and could stretch into the Thanksgiving holiday and beyond. Hear from one striking researcher who's been on the picket line all week.Reporter: Laura FitzgeraldIn a preview of our sister show, The California Report Magazine this week checks in on immigrant det...2022-11-1811 min
KQED's The California ReportGovernor Newsom Signs Bills That Gives Redistricting Power To Community CommissionCounty supervisors in Fresno, Kern and Riverside counties will no longer have a hand in drawing district maps. That’s after Governor Newsom signed three bills transferring the power to citizen-led commissions.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPRCalifornia is one of 10 states that doesn’t require schools to screen students for dyslexia. Educators say leaving learning disabilities unaddressed can overwhelm and often frustrate students, sometimes leading to behavioral problems down the road.Reporter: Robert Garrova, KPCCIn California, we’re used to home prices going one directi...2022-09-2117 min
The College Football ExperienceFCS College Football Week 2 Preview & Picks (Ep. 1124)The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the FCS Week 2 college football schedule. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) talks about all the best games occurring in the FCS and give out his top plays and predictions for the week. Will Deion Sanders and Jackson State continue to roll against Eddie George and Tennessee State in Memphis?Will Carson Camp and the South Dakota Coyotes bounce back and grab a win in Missoula against Lucas Johnson and the Montana Grizzlies? Can Zach Yeager and North Carolina A&T stay in the game against Cam Miller...2022-09-091h 07
SEEing to LeadTeacher EfficacyJoshua Yeager is a servant leader who strives to be compassionate and loyal while holding a high level of integrity. With fifteen years of dedicated service in the areas of business, education, and leadership, he feels that now is the time to collaboratively be a catalyst of change by providing a high level of quality leadership that increases principal and teacher capacity. Joshua has held many leadership roles in K-12 schools such as teacher, coach, literacy coordinator, assistant principal, special projects, principal, and director of schools. He is currently a PhD candidate in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis...2022-08-2940 min
KQED's The California ReportFamilies Deal With Devastating Losses From Oak FireAs firefighters make gains on the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite National Park, families are beginning to reckon with the devastation. California’s largest fire of the year so far, has consumed nearly 19, 000 acres and forced thousands to flee.Reporter: Joshua Yeager, KVPR The chief justice of California's Supreme Court says she will not seek a second term in November. Tani Cantil-Sakauye says she will retire at the end of her term on January 1.Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQEDOrganizers rallied outside the Glendale offices of Sta...2022-07-2817 min
KQED's The California ReportThe Washburn Fire In Yosemite National Park Is Now More Than 2700 Acres, But Fire Crews Are Optimistic About Saving The Giant SequoiasAt a community meeting on Monday night, fire officials remained hopeful that they could protect trees in the Mariposa Grove like the Giant Grizzly.Reporter Soreath Hok, The California ReportNew heat maps show how hot weather is harming out health. On the hottest days in California, there are around 8,000 more daily ER visits than on typical days. In LA County alone, there are more than 1,500.Reporter Caleigh Wells, KCRWCity Officials in San Diego start the firing process for about 10 employees who refuse COVID va...2022-07-1219 min
The Country MileThe Country Mile 220PLAYLIST:
Sarah Hobbs - That Way
Triston Marez & Jenna Paulette - Once In A Blue Moon
Mo Robson - Mona Lisa
Family Shiloh - ( It's Gonna Be A ) Longhorn Day
Zach Willdee - Climbing The Ladder
Joshua Hedley - Country & Western
The Bros. Landreth - What In The World
Carley Arrowood - Goin' Home Comin' Home
The Slocan Ramblers - A Mind With A Heart Of Its Own
Christian Yeager - Anita In A Haystack
Brennen Leigh - In Texas With A Band w/ Ray Benson
Freddie Pate...2022-04-1600 min
EucharistBelong and Become | Fr. Jon YeagerA homily delivered by Father Jon Yeager on Sunday, March 27, 2022, the 4th Sunday of Lent.
The lectionary texts for this day were
- Joshua 5:1, 9-12
- Psalm 34:1-8
- 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
- Luke 15:11-322022-03-2722 min
Effed Up HistorySalem History: Sheriff, Criminal, or Piece of Garbage? George Corwin: Effed Up Witch-ory VOriginally posted to Spotify 1/28/22
Continuing on my Salem Series and sort of a sequel to last week's episode about Giles Corey, here is the story of George Corwin, Sheriff of Salem during the Witch Trials of 1692, who may or may not have been so terrible that someone put a lien on his corpse when he died. Sources:
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/site-of-george-corwin-house-joshua-ward-house/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17059213/george-corwin
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/jonathan-corwin-salem-witch-judge/
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/philip-and-mary-english-home-site-of/
Music:Medieval Loop One, Headless Horseman, and Celebration by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.s...2022-01-2813 min
Joshua Yeager and School LeadershipA Vision, Mission, and Core Values for Curriculum and Instruction designed for Principalship.Are you a school leader seeking to revamp, increase rigor, and foster curriculum development amongst your staff? If so, check out this podcast that will give you four components that are a MUST in fostering a positive teaching and leading culture for your school.2021-12-0512 min
Joshua Yeager and School LeadershipBest Practice for Time Management Skills designed for School Leaders Seeking A Terminal DegreeAre you a busy School Leader seeking a Doctorate degree or wanting to publish research? These seven time management skills will help you achieve the goal of becoming a scholar practitioner.2021-12-0510 min
Ghoulish100. The Death of Max Booth III (A Host)In the 100th episode of GHOULISH, Max Booth III is murdered with a poisoned egg—potentially by a previous guest of the podcast. Andrew Hilbert takes over hosting duties and investigates the crime by analyzing over 30 eulogies sent in following the news of Max's death. Did one of these psychotic sons of bitches kill him? Listen and find out. Featuring Jon Lovitz, Kelby Losack, Cynthia Pelayo, Todd Keisling, Miguel Villa, Zach Chapman, Josh Malerman, Jessica Leonard, Lucas Mangum, Joshua Chaplinsky, Jessica McHugh, Sarah Read, Stephen Graham Jones, Betty Rocksteady, W. P. Johnson, Alan Baxter, B.R. Yeager, Jo...2021-07-042h 30
Pivotal Running PodcastS1E10-Joshua YeagerGrowing up in Center Point, Iowa, Joshua ran four Cross Country and three track seasons at Drake University. After completing his undergraduate degree he came to South Dakota State University to complete his Masters degree in Sociology and his last season of track eligibility. In his final indoor and outdoor track seasons as a Jackrabbit he became the first person to break 8:00 mins for 3K meters on South Dakota soil, won the prestigious Drake Relays Steeplechase and also set the SDSU 5K outdoor School Record of 13:42.2021-05-241h 20
FriendxietyCommittable-PerspectivesAs a bonus for Friendxiety listeners we are going to release three stand alone episodes from our sister podcast Committable.
In this episode we talk to author Marya Hornbacher, psychologist Sasheen Hazel, and former EMT Joshua Yeager about their experiences navigating commitments.
Guests in this episode are:
Marya Hornbacher:
http://www.maryahornbacher.com/
Sasheen Hazel:
http://www.hazelapproach.com/
Joshua Yeager
Episode transcript: https://sensiblenonsense.squarespace.com/committables1-episode-1transcript
Committable is produced by Jesse Man...2021-04-2429 min
CommittableS1 Episode 4: PerspectivesHow do you navigate this?
Host Jesse Mangan and Committable producer Jim McQuaid interview author Marya Hornbacher, psychologist Sasheen Hazel, and former EMT Joshua Yeager about their experiences navigating commitments.
Guests in this episode are:
Marya Hornbacher:
http://www.maryahornbacher.com/
Sasheen Hazel:
http://www.hazelapproach.com/
Joshua Yeager
Episode transcript: https://sensiblenonsense.squarespace.com/committables1-episode-1transcript
Committable is produced by Jesse Mangan, Jim McQuaid and Michelle Stockman.
https://sensiblenonsense.squarespace.com/com...2021-04-0629 min
Heat Death of the Universe018 - Honey, I Broke the Sound Barrier's War on DrugsWe experiment with a more freeform style of conversation and then attempt to do a segment we intended to do before Episode 001 where we rifle through births, deaths, events, and holidays that occurred on the day we're recording. We revisit the War on Drugs, Chuck Yeager, Teddy Roosevelt's thwarted assassination attempt, and the underlying connections between National Dessert Day, National Pet Obesity Day, and National Fossil Day, among other meandering mental associations.General RecommendationsJNM's Recommendation: American MovieJD's Recommendation: Lovecraft CountryFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningReadTennessee educators...2020-10-141h 44
Top of Mind with Julie RoseRussian Democracy, Gig Workers, Student SuccessFormer Russian Foreign Minister, Andrei Kozyrev, on Russia's failed transition to democracy. Annette Rivero, member of Gig Workers Rising, on new California law restricting independent contractors like Uber and Lyft drivers. David Yeager, University of Texas, on student success. Jeffrey Arnett of Clark University on adapting to life as an empty nester. Constitutional law specialist, Adam Winkler, on guns in grocery stores. Joshua Douglas, University of Kentucky, on gerrymandering.2019-09-251h 40
Top of Mind with Julie RoseRussian Democracy, Gig Workers, Student SuccessBehind-the-Scenes Look at Russia’s Failed Transition to DemocracyGuest: Andrei Kozyrev, former Russian Foreign Minister, Author of “The Fire Bird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy”It’s hard to believe just how promising relations were between the US and Russia in the early 1990s. Presidents George H.W. Bush and Boris Yelstin actually signed an agreement at the time declaring that “from now on, the relationship will be characterized by friendship and partnership.” So how did we end up in what Andrei Kozyrev calls a “renewed Cold War”? Kozyrev explains in his new memoir called “The Fire Bird.” He was...2019-09-251h 40Joshua Yeager and School LeadershipTheory to Practice: Deliberative Curriculum v. SystematicFrameworks are ever-changing and so are the needs for Public Schools. We must shift our focus that fosters whole-student growth from a holistic approach. Individualized learning stands y’all against a common systematic approach that is driven by policy makers.2019-06-3019 minJoshua Yeager and School Leadership“Principals as Instructional Leaders”Today, high -stakes testing has shifted our schools focus to students and their achievement levels. I share with you eight components that an instructional leader must inhabit.2019-06-1928 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipOVERVIEW OF CATALYST LEADERSHIP OF THE 21ST CENTURYFOUR DOMAINS OF SCHOOL TURNAROUND. A QUICK DISCUSSION INVOLVING PRIORITIES OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP.2019-06-0406 min
48 Hour Art CheckThe Science of GritCory discusses a lecture he attended from David Yeager on how to gain the ability and personality trait of sticking with something when it gets hard.2019-05-2400 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipPart 2: Being A Catalyst for ChangeEvolving Roles Of School Leaders. Their ability to “education think,” and respond to challenge.2019-05-2008 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipPrincipals: Being a Catalyst for ChangeChallenging the status quo. Leadership Change and Education Think. By Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison2019-05-2007 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipTeacher Retention and the Role of Principals!Keeping your teachers satisfied and wanting to renew contracts are huge as we face a teacher shortage. Just a few nuggets of information.2019-05-1411 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipInstructional Planning in Missions of Financial Budgeting.Understanding the role of vision casting of instructional planning and budget accountability.2019-05-0811 minJoshua Yeager and School LeadershipSecondary Principals and their capacity to integrate literacy across the Secondary Core CurriculumThe purpose of this podcast is to investigate how Mississippi high school principals’ integrate literacy instruction across the curriculum.2019-05-0708 min
Jorge Arévalo Mateus' PodcastHurdy Gurdy Songs: The Ballad of Josh White, Hurdy Gurdy Man (HGS#33)The Ballad of Josh White, with guests Elijah Wald and Doug Yeager. Here's the playlist:
1. Jim Crow Train - Josh White (Josh White: American Folk Hero)
2. Scandalous & a Shame - Blind Joe Taggart (Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order, Volume 1 -- 1926-1928, Document Records)
3. Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dyin' Bed - Josh White (The Best of Josh White, Rhino/Elektra)
4. Uncle Sam Says-Joshua White
5. Pickin' Low Cotton (TwinBirdz)
6. Silicosis Is Killin' Me-Josh White (Blues Legends: Josh White,Kateland)
7. Trouble-Josh White(Chain Gang Songs, Rhino/Elektra)
8. House of the Rising Sun(Live)- Josh White Jr. (Live in Franconia, Silverwolf)
9...2019-03-0259 min
TSVP Radio Theater Podcast2018 Halloween Radio Show2018 Halloween Radio Show
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Join paranormal researcher, author, and podcast host Tony Lavorgne and a cast of local actors for an evening of thrilling ghost tales and other strange stories of the unexplained and paranormal, performed before a live audience at the Rochester Borough Theater in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
Act One: The Wraith of Mystery Mile
Two friends get much more than they bargained for when investigating one of Beaver County’s most notorious urban legends. Starring Joshua D. Maley, Jess Paul
Act Two: Ghost Hunt
A musical DJ and ghost investigator spend the night in a haunted...2018-10-091h 33
Memory Tracks#25: Bryson DuhonBryson is a long time friend who I also happened to play music with in past bands. This is the the dude who really turned me onto D'Angelo back in college, for which I am eternally grateful. Loved our chat, but forgot to take a picture, so I'm borrowing an old band promo art designed by future podcast guest, Jakob Clark.
Jazz Crimes - Joshua Redman
Spanish Joint - D'Angelo
Brother John - The Wild Tchoupitoulas2017-04-241h 04
Memory Tracks#24: Tiffany ScolnicAfter some scheduling rearrangements, this episode came somewhat spontaneously as last episode's guest, Patty, suggested Tiffany take a seat behind the mic after I had an unexpected opening. She was a terrific guest, and helped continue my push to properly listen to R.E.M. like previous guest Joshua urged.
Go - Pearl Jam
Nightswimming - R.E.M.
Manchester - Kishi Bashi2017-04-121h 04
Memory Tracks#18: Joshua BradshawFrom geeking out on Radiohead to learning more about pioneering synthesizer music, Joshua was a wealth of knowledge and interesting stories and connections to some great songs. I've known Josh over the years to have some very eclectic taste, and lots of passion for creativity in music, so it was really fun getting to unpack these songs with him.
Pyramid Song - Radiohead
Clair de Lune, No. 3 - Claude Debussy, Isao Tomita
You Are Everything - R.E.M.2017-02-201h 39
Rough Cut Film ReviewTransformers: Age of Extinction
Oh look! a new film by Michael Bay!
Taglines -This is not war, it’s extinction
IMDB Plot Summary -
After the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons that leveled Chicago, humanity thinks that all alien robots are a threat. So Harold Attinger, a CIA agent, establishes a unit whose sole purpose is to hunt down all of them. But it turns out that they are aided by another alien robot who is searching for Optimus Prime. Cade Yeager, a “robotics expert”, buys an old truck and upon examining it, he thinks...2014-08-2500 min