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On with Kara SwisherNPR CEO Katherine Maher on GOP Attacks, Editorial Criticisms & Digital EvolutionFor the past five decades, every Republican president except Gerald Ford has tried to cut funding for public media. But NPR and PBS have never dealt with a moment like this, where the Trump administration is attacking them from every possible angle. A recent executive order demanded the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (or CPB) and executive agencies halt all funding for NPR and PBS; the FCC is investigating their corporate underwriting; and this week, the House is expected to take up a rescissions package that would claw back federal funding for the CPB.
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Into A Larger WorldEpisode 049 - Legends ExpoThe expanded universe, also known as Legends, is something unique to the Star Wars fandom, featuring a wide array of books and comics created by countless authors and artists. These stories are much beloved, and the Legends fandom will be gathering in Burbank this September along with authors that helped bring the stories to life. Today, Kara is joined by Katherine, the executive director of Legends Expo. They discuss all the details of the upcoming event, which will benefit The Book Truck, and what attendees can expect, plus they discuss Legends and the fandom surrounding it and why it's...2025-05-011h 15
Using our Library VoicesThe Repair Cafe at the LibraryThis month, we’re talking about some of the many ways you can go green at the library. We’ll hear some voices from our most recent Repair Cafe, which took place at the Katherine Tyra Branch Library at Bear Creek this past month and we’ll also interview Laura Smith about sustainable libraries. This podcast was produced by Darla Pruitt, edited by Beth Krippel and hosted by Gisela Parker. This episode featured voices from Katelyn Helberg, Kara Ludwig, Gisela Parker, Darla Pruitt, Dylan Smith, and Sara West. Special thanks to Lisa Lin, Steve Selzer, and Laura Smith f...2025-04-2339 min
Two Scaredy CatsDevils Footprints and Female Hannibal LecterJoin us as we talk about the strange phenomenon of the Devil's Footprints which happened in several places in England during February 1855. Mysterious bipedal footprints that were hoof shaped appeared in the snow overnight, in several towns in England. Next we are talking about the unusual case of Katherine Knight who was Australia's female Hannibal Lecter. She killed her partner/boyfriend and skinned and beheaded him. Make sure to grab your favorite beverage sit back and listen or download our latest episode!Support the showThanks for listening and follo...2025-01-3129 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureVanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures by Katherine RundellPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/760976 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures Author: Katherine Rundell Narrator: Katherine Rundell, Lenny Henry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 19 minutes Release date: November 12, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A Most Anticipated Book from Boston Globe, Parade, & Literary Hub • From the award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a “rare and magical book” (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural world The world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. In this brilliant and passionately persuasi...2024-11-1210 min
Powerful Ladies® PodcastEpisode 283: Caroline Heer & Katherine Boucher of the Women in the Wilderness FilmIf you’ve ever encountered wild horses in person, you know it’s an unforgettable and magical experience. These majestic creatures roam freely across America, but with no natural predators, their increasing numbers have sparked controversy. In response, three fearless female cowboys set out to create the film Women in the Wilderness. They document their journey, from riding alongside these wild horses to engaging with ranchers, revealing the complex challenges surrounding these animals. How can we cherish wild horses while responsibly managing the land? What’s it like to create a film with no prior experience? And what do wild h...2024-09-0442 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureThe Wisdom of Sheep: Observations from a Family Farm by Rosamund YoungPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/734251 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Wisdom of Sheep: Observations from a Family Farm Author: Rosamund Young Narrator: Rosamund Young Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 59 minutes Release date: August 13, 2024 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: “Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, The Wisdom of Sheep will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.” —Katherine May A touching, wise and surprising chronicle of the rich inner lives of animals, drawn from Rosamund Young’s extraordinary lifetime as an organic farmer We talk a lot about sheep: following the herd, counting sheep to fall asleep and looking out for w...2024-08-1310 min
KNOCK IT OFF PodcastI Ate My HatI Ate My Hat‘Tis the week for our unscripted conversation & recommendations!We have an unscripted convo (rather than writing) about once a month. During this convo, we ridicule each other while discussing books and other things we are currently loving. Why? Because we’ve never felt so alive.🤓 Awkward? Yes.😬 Cringy? Mmmhmm.🤩 Fun? The most.Here are a few highlights and most of the promised links from this week’s convo (for all of them, visit our post directly on Substack via knockitoff.substack.com):0:55 — Life u...2024-07-1450 min
Rough Around the HedgesEP53-Bene BugsToday, we dive into the world of natural pest control for your cherished houseplant collection. Say goodbye to harmful chemicals and hello to beneficial insects! We're thrilled to be joined by two incredible experts, Kara Sweeney and Katherine Beacham-Smith of DMV Beneficials-Twin Cities, who share their wealth of knowledge on using nature’s tiny warriors to keep your plants healthy and pest-free.2024-06-231h 11
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBook Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Author Katherine Snow Smith (E84)Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Times. A few decades (no need to count them) after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism, she’s getting her master’s at her alma mater so she can teach on a college level. Katherine, who has th...2024-05-2242 min
Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Romance, Historical[Spanish] - El caballero escocés by Miranda BouzoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/782183 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - El caballero escocés Author: Miranda Bouzo Narrator: Voz Digital Simón Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 9, 2024 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital. 'Pueden atarme a un matrimonio que no quiero, pero aún recuerdo quién soy: Katherine Gray, señora de Hay'. 'Atravesé un mar de tormentas, las llamas del infierno y la muerte. No hay patria, mar o rey que pueda separarme de ti, mi corazón te pertenece'. Han pasado dos años y Alis...2024-05-0903 min
The Omnibus ShowThe Omnibus Show E052 Kara Seward of Allied Solutions Discusses Improving Communications and Employee Involvement in the CommunityCarmel, IN – April 29, 2024 – This week, The Omnibus Show welcomes Kara Seward. Seward is the 2nd Vice President of Corporate Communications & Community Development with Allied Solutions in Carmel, Indiana.Allied Solutions is one of the largest providers of insurance, lending, and marketing products to financial institutions in the United States.Tune in to The Omnibus Show and learn about how Allied Solutions succeeds at internal communications and hear about Seward’s role at Allied Solutions, including their unique employer process how they set up employees to make their own contributions to the commun...2024-04-2931 min
The Conversation with Dasha BurnsKatherine Clark names the Democrats’ price to save Kevin McCarthyAfter losing a series of votes this week to avoid a government shutdown, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has effectively lost his majority. On this episode of Playbook Deep Dive, host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza asks the number two Democratic leader in the House, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, what price McCarthy will have to pay for Democrats to lend their votes to passing a CR and fending-off a potential challenge to his speakership.Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.Katherine Clark is the House Minority Whip and the representative for Massachusetts's 5th...2023-09-2231 min
Orbit - An Hg software leadership podcastLife as a service: Dr Katherine Wiles speaks to Kara MarxAlways at the forefront of scientific progress, the world of healthcare continues to advance as technology and software are drawn in and adopted. But its uptake is uneven at best with some doctors having to cycle across cities with floppy discs in their bag while others experiment with artificial intelligence. With tightening budgets, the efficiency that comes with software and automation is vital but, in the world of healthcare, the ability to process and share results quickly can also mean the difference between life and death.
In this landscape, the job of a CIO is more and more important: ensuring...2023-09-0728 min
Into A Larger WorldEpisode 010 - LegendsConA gathering of fans celebrating the extended universe of Star Wars is coming to Burbank, California this September! In this episode, Kara talks to Katherine & Corinthia, two members of the event’s creative team, about all things Legends and what you can expect at this amazing fan-run event. It’s a moment in Star Wars fan history happening in real time and should not be missed!Visit the event site at www.legends-con.comGet tickets now at www.eventbrite.com/e/legends-consortium-2023-tickets-541786186067Find the con on social media http...2023-08-2454 min
Book 101 ReviewThe Unreliables: When The Only One You Can Trust Doesn't Exist by Katherine NicholsAvailable on Amazon worldwide. The murder of her husband Michael shatters successful author Kara Dolan's world. Driven by guilt and grief, she refuses to accept the police's conclusion that the shooting was random. She struggles to make sense of the unthinkable until her very public breakdown forces her to give in to her stepmother's demand to see a psychiatrist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1033 min
Book Delight with Chrissie WrightEp 03 - My Kid Needs a Book - Summer Stack RestockIn this "Help! My kid needs a book!" episode, Chrissie responds to 3 listener requests: Funny early readers Gentle mysteriesTween summerween (middle grade horror)See below for all books mentioned in the episode.EARLY READERS:SEE THE CAT series by David LaRochelle (3 books)HI, JACK! series by Mac Barnett (8 books)Ready to Read Graphics from Simon KidsFIGGY AND BOONE by Janee TraslerNUGGET AND DOG by Jason TharpGERALDINE PU by Maggie ChangTHUNDER AND CLUCK by Jill EsbaumWORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS by Kaz WindnessI Can Read Comics from HarperKidsNARWHAL AND JELLY by Ben Clanton (7 books)TATER TA...2023-07-2424 min
Beltline to BroadwayEp41: Theater, Family, and Finding the Magic, A Conversation with Kara Lindsay and Kevin MasseyKara Lindsay and Kevin Massey join the pod squad to discuss the importance of live theater in a world increasingly dominated by screens and the magic of performing in regional theaters. Kara Lindsay is best known for her Broadway performances as Katherine Plumber in Newsies, Glinda in Wicked, and Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Her husband, Kevin Massey, has starred in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Tarzan, and the national tour of Big River. Both have had extensive careers on regional stages and bring a wealth of experience to...2023-07-1825 min
The New Pulse FMMary Poppins interviewKIX 102FM’s Shack and The New Pulse FM’s Matt Murphy sat down for a conversation with the star of Mary Poppins, Kara Lindsay. This is the second time Kara has played the iconic role with NC Theatre. In addition to Mary Poppins, Kara has starred on Broadway and in films, including roles as Glinda in Wicked and Katherine in Newsies. NC Theatre’s Mary Poppins runs July 25-30 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Tickets available at nctheatre.com.2023-07-1213 min
KIX 102 FMMary Poppins InterviewKIX 102FM’s Shack and The New Pulse FM’s Matt Murphy sat down for a conversation with the star of Mary Poppins, Kara Lindsay. This is the second time Kara has played the iconic role with NC Theatre. In addition to Mary Poppins, Kara has starred on Broadway and in films, including roles as Glinda in Wicked and Katherine in Newsies. NC Theatre’s Mary Poppins runs July 25-30 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Tickets available at nctheatre.com.2023-07-1213 min
Afterlives of Ancient Egypt with Kara CooneyReception, Ownership, and Race: Netflix’s ”Queen Cleopatra”EPISODE 57 | In this episode, special guests Dr. Katherine Blouin and Dr. Heba Abd el Gawad join Kara and Jordan for a conversation about Netflix’s docu-drama Queen Cleopatra and the ways in which modern issues of reception, ownership, and race have played into how Cleopatra is seen today. Dr. Abd el Gawad brings her nuanced perspective as a scholar and an Egyptian to the discussion, and Dr. Blouin helps us get into the deep-cuts of how the threads of imperialism, Orientalism, and patriarchy have been used to weave narratives about Cleopatra that continue to influence how she is viewed as...2023-06-121h 19
In SuspenseWriting for the Modern ReaderWelcome to series 9, episode 2 of In Suspense - a podcast and vodcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. We’re chatting to bestselling author, Amanda Reynolds, about her novel The Assistant, and our topic for today is ‘Writing for the Modern Reader’Here are the books we recommend on today’s show: Amanda’s books recommendations: The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner (out 08 June 2023)The Vanishing of Class 3B by Jackie Kabler (out 11 May 2023) Nikki’s recommendations:Behind these doors by...2023-05-1156 min