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Charlie and Kathleen: Beyond the CheckeredDetroit Detour: Bumps, Beefs & Street-Circuit BrillianceCharlie and Kathleen squeeze in a rapid-fire recap of the Detroit GP before dashing to Las Vegas for the world’s biggest jewelry show. Also, our kids pop in to say hi as they get home from school! The duo breaks down Detroit’s notoriously bumpy downtown layout, its quirky dual pit-lane “zipper merge,” and why Andretti Global keeps owning true street circuits — even when tire degradation turns strategy upside-down. They dissect Scott McLaughlin’s turn one restart misjudgment (and the spicy Twitter clap-back from Tony Kanaan), celebrate Santino Ferrucci’s luck-and-pluck P2 (despite that pesky driver-ballast penalty), and applaud rookie...2025-06-0538 minCharlie and Kathleen: Beyond the CheckeredIndy 500 Recap: Pageantry, Pit Lane Chaos & Pure EmotionIn this jam-packed episode of Beyond the Checkered, Charlie and Kathleen Kimball break down every dramatic, emotional, and chaotic moment from the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. From bike traffic jams and Blackhawk helicopters to heartbreaking crashes and triumphant celebrations, the duo relives race weekend from every angle—on and off the track. With insider insight from Charlie’s years behind the wheel and Kathleen’s boots-on-the-ground perspective, this episode offers something for both longtime race fans and curious newcomers.⏱️ Time-Stamped Highlights:[00:00:00] – Why this episode is late: post-race exhaustion and real-life catching up.[0...2025-05-291h 13
DocumentariesAmerica: The human plasma factoryJournalist Kathleen McLaughlin investigates the multi-billion dollar global plasma industry. Kathleen needs $15,000-a-dose medication to treat her rare autoimmune condition. While she sits for hours at a time, just down the block is one of over 1,000 blood donation centres in the USA extracting plasma, which forms an essential part of her treatment. Kathleen investigates the origins of her plasma-based medication and learns why people are resorting to plasma donation to stay out of debt, who is profiting from this booming trade and why the burden of global production is rooted in the US.2025-05-2529 min
The Documentary PodcastAmerica: The human plasma factoryJournalist Kathleen McLaughlin investigates the multi-billion dollar global plasma industry. Kathleen needs $15,000-a-dose medication to treat her rare autoimmune condition. While she sits for hours at a time, just down the block is one of over 1,000 blood donation centres in the USA extracting plasma, which forms an essential part of her treatment. Kathleen investigates the origins of her plasma-based medication and learns why people are resorting to plasma donation to stay out of debt, who is profiting from this booming trade and why the burden of global production is rooted in the US.2025-05-2526 min
Unearth the Past: A family history & genealogy podcastS3 Ep10: From Moradabad to Merseyside: Unearthing the past with pop icon Holly JohnsonSend us a textWhen Holly Johnson's voice first electrified the airwaves with Frankie Goes to Hollywood in the 1980s, few could have imagined the rich ancestral tapestry behind the man who urged us all to "Relax." Stepping away from his musical legacy, Holly joins us to unravel a family history that spans continents, military service, and unexpected cultural connections.Growing up in Liverpool – a city he describes as essentially "the capital of Ireland" – Holly's early years were shaped by sectarian divisions and The Beatles' omnipresent influence. The proximity to musical greatness made success seem achi...2025-03-1354 min
The Economics of Everyday ThingsCashmere (Replay)Once a luxury good, the soft fiber is now everywhere — which has led to a goat boom in Mongolia. Zachary Crockett tugs at the thread. SOURCES:Myagmarjav Serjkhuu, manager of the Mongolian Sustainable Cashmere Platform for the United Nations Development Programme.Carolyn Yim, designer and owner of Ply-Knits. RESOURCES:"Sandstorms and Desertification in Mongolia, an Example of Future Climate Events: A Review," by Jie Han, Han Dai, and Zhaolin Gu (Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2021)."How Sustainable Cashmere Is Reversing Land Degradation in Mongolia," by Mariana Simões (United Nations Development Programme, 2021)."Exploding Demand for Cashmere Wool...2024-12-2315 min
The Ireland Podcast125. Tom Giblin: A Musical TributeEpisode 125 is a musical tribute to the esteemed musician Tom Giblin who passed on Saturday 19th October 2024. Tom was a regular fixture on the traditional Irish music circuit in Galway playing his acoustic guitar and singing songs, often along with his sister Mary. His passing has been a profound loss to his family and many, many friends.This episode has no ads and was given the blessing of Tom's family to be a celebration of his life. It consists of three main parts:Part 1: WakeThursday 24th of October at Monroe's...2024-11-221h 09
Top of Mind with Julie RoseAmerica Has an Organ Shortage. Could Paying Donors Close the Gap?There are more than 100,000 people on the waitlist for an organ transplant. Every day 17 of them die. Most organs for transplant come from deceased donors. But the organs in highest demand for transplantation are kidneys and livers – both of which can be donated while a person is still alive. So, we could save thousands of lives each year if more people were willing make a living organ donation. Some advocates say giving donors money would increase organ donations enough to eliminate the entire waitlist. But federal law makes it illegal to buy or sell organs. Ethicists have real concerns about co...2024-11-1153 min
West of CentreBallot battlesAlberta is flanked on both sides by close elections. Saskatchewan and BC will vote soon. And there’s the possibility of a federal election at any time. What do all of these ballot battles mean to Alberta and how the UCP and NDP manage their messages?. West of Centre host Kathleen Petty is joined by strategists Keith Mclaughlin and Evan Menzies and Carrie Tait of the Globe and Mail.2024-10-1141 min
Immerse Yourself in Captivating Narratives With Full AudiobookArtificial Intelligence in Everyday Life Simplified: Unlock the Power of AI for Personal Growth, Efficiency, and Time Management; No Tech Skills Needed Audiobook by Linda JreigeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 817853
Title: Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life Simplified: Unlock the Power of AI for Personal Growth, Efficiency, and Time Management; No Tech Skills Needed
Author: Linda Jreige
Narrator: Kathleen LI
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:04:47
Language: English
Release date: 08-22-24
Publisher: Authors Republic
Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Computers
Summary:
Unlock the Power of AI to Transform Your Life: Achieve Personal Growth, Boost Efficiency, and Master Time Management.
Do you struggle to manage your time effectively, constantly battling an ever-growing to-do list?
Are you searching for ways to...2024-08-224h 04West of Centre'Alberta politics has no chill'Alberta's next provincial election is more than three years away, but with a new NDP leader, it's not going to be a quiet political summer. NDP strategists Keith McLaughlin and Cheryl Oates, along with CBC Calgary writer Jason Markusoff, join West of Centre host Kathleen Petty to discuss why “politics has no chill” in Alberta — especially now with Naheed Nenshi at the NDP helm. Nenshi is asked to clarify his position on federal climate policies and their impact in Alberta — including if he'd consider returning to an Alberta carbon tax should Pierre Poilievre become prime minister and axes the federal...2024-06-2846 min
Most Wanted74. Sara Jane OlsonThis week, Lauren and Amanda discuss Sara Jane Olson, formerly known as Kathleen Soliah, former counterculture leftist and current Midwest housewife.Sources:The Washington Examiner: “The Terrorist Next Door” by Elliot RothenbergHistory.com: “This Day in History: June 16, 1999 - SLA member captured after more than 20 years” by History.com EditorsThe Star Tribune (Minneapolis): “Convicted 1970s leftist militant Sara Jane Olson loses appeal for blocking I-94 in 2020 protest” by Kim HyattBring Me the News: “What ever happened to Sara Jane? Post-prison, Olson finds a cause in cocaine laws” by BMTN StaffCNN: “‘70s radical Sara Jane Olson released from prison” by Elio...2024-06-201h 08