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Politics on the Couch'Post-Pandemic Politics' – Did Covid change everything? Did it change anything? A conversation between Rafael Behr and writer and broadcaster David Aaronovitch, about ripples from the pandemic that still shape politics, with a digression on the ways that Britain is not America and whether that makes 'Maga-populism' less contagious.LinksDavid Aaronovitch's substack - https://davidaaronovitch.substack.comBBC's Briefing Room presented by David Aaronovitch - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002bj77This is a Behr and Berman podcast production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-3055 minPolitics on the CouchFive Years: Our Brains Hurt A LotAn anniversary episode in which host Rafael Behr and producer Philip Berman look back over a tumultuous time and ponder what they have learned from putting politics on the couch.Links to Politics on the Couch episodes discussed in this podcastAnti-vaxxers – fear, anxiety and the psychology of misinformation The authoritarian personality - why some voters feel drawn to populism and how to lure them away The Madness of King Don - a journey to the dark side of charisma, with Drew Westen Hosted on...2025-04-2145 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonKim Giarraputo – Building RelationshipsIn this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Kim Giarraputo. Kim is a trusted real estate agent in Larchmont, NY. With over 20 years of experience in the area, Kim's roots run deep in the vibrant community. Having made Larchmont her home more than two decades ago, she understands the unique charm and allure that draws people to its beautiful location. Passionate about real estate, Kim's client-focused approach and innate kindness set her apart. She finds great joy in helping people navigate the intricate world of real estate, ensuring th...2025-04-1120 min
EnRich Your LifeEpisode 6 - What It REALLY Takes to Buy a Home Right NowHome prices are up. Inventory is down. And if you’re not paying cash, you’re likely getting beat.In this episode of EnRich Your Life, Rich talks with top Westchester realtor Ann Marie Damashek about how buyers can stay competitive in one of the toughest housing markets in decades. They cover financing strategy, inspection traps, how to prep before you even look at listings, and why some buyers are losing out over and over again.If you’re buying your first home, or trying to downsize without getting stuck, this is the real talk you ne...2025-04-0134 minPolitics on the Couch'The ideological brain' – are some people hard-wired for radicalisation? To coincide with the launch of her new book (The Ideological Brain - A Radical Science of Susceptible Minds) Rafael Behr talks to Dr Leor Zmigrod, a political psychologist and neuroscientist, about the ingredients of dogmatic thinking, why some of us are more prone than others, and how we can protect ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1954 minPolitics on the CouchRed Wall, Blue Wall, Grey Area - a conversation about voter volatility with Professor Paula SurridgeRafael Behr talks to Paula Surridge Professor of Political Sociology about the fragmentation of support for the two big parties since Brexit, what's causing it and what it means for parties trying to maintain their voter coalitions.Questions also covered:What drives support for Reform UK, and how vulnerable is their voter base?Are the Liberal Democrats benefiting from tactical voting, and can they sustain their recent gains?Why the Conservative Party faces so many difficulties in defining its identity?How are changing media consumption habits and voter expectations reshaping political engagement?2025-03-0559 min
Ship History RadioThe Larchmont Disaster with Daniel F. HarringtonJoin Education Director Aimee Bachari for a horror-filled interview with Daniel F. Harrington, who recounts the gruesome tragedy of the Larchmont Disaster. On February 11, 1907, in one of New England's worst maritime tragedies, the Larchmont sank in icy waters off Watch Hill after a collision with the three-masted schooner Harry Knowlton. A former East Providence City Council Member, Harrington began writing on the subject and found the stories of the victims and survivors so interesting that he created an hour-long presentation on the topic and has been touring local libraries and historical societies. Tune in to hear about the stories...2024-10-2437 min
What in the Shibal PodcastColonizing PhoOn S2 E28, it is finally starting to feel like fall but Ed doesn't know what the PC term of Second Summer. Archie is finally getting some clothes now that the weather is getting cold and hopefully he is at his full and final adult size because he grew out of his puppy clothes so quickly. Archie also got a Halloween costume for next week. Susie is going to be the mom from Mean Girls. Susie has been getting ready for Halloween for her daughters. Her daughter lost a volleyball game to a much taller team and the girls are b...2024-10-241h 12
Ktown Social ClubLarchmont Charter School Bullying - Shocking Update! | KTSC e66Ktown Social Club Episode # 66 - Larchmont Charter School Bullying - Shocking Update!
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The JourneyDreams become a reality
Introducing Kim, your trusted real estate agent in Larchmont, NY. With over 20 years of experience in the area, Kim's roots run deep in this vibrant community. Having made Larchmont her home more than two decades ago, she understands the unique charm and allure that draws people to this beautiful location.
Passionate about real estate, Kim's client-focused approach and innate kindness set her apart. She finds great joy in helping people navigate the intricate world of real estate, ensuring their dreams become a reality. Whether it's finding the perfect home for a growing family or assisting empty nesters in downsizing...2024-10-1411 min
LMC CastLMC Cast: Community Profile Larchmont Day Fall Festival 2024Host Mike Reynolds sits down with Larchmont Events Committee members Scot Edwards and Katharine Hylton to discuss the 2nd Annual Larchmont Day Fall Festival. The festival is being held in Larchmont's Constitution Park, Saturday October 5 from 11am-3pm.2024-09-2612 min
A-Sides with Jon ChattmanAchieving Goals & Being Real with UBX Larchmont’s Jamie BaumJamie Baum, an owner at UBX Larchmont, NY and Greenwich, CT, discusses why UBX sets you up for success and how it differs from other gyms. He also discusses his own fitness journey, and Jon shares his own story and how UBX Larchmont helped him reach and exceed his goals. 2024-09-0426 minPolitics on the Couch'System Fail' - a conversation with Sam Freedman about the way Britain's broken politics can suffocate even the best intentions.Host Rafael Behr talks to author, policy expert and podcaster Sam Freedman about his new book Failed State: Why Nothing Works and How We Fix ItSam Freedman is a senior fellow at the Institute for Government and an Ark Schools adviser. He writes about policy and politics for numerous outlets, including the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Guardian and New Statesman. With his father, he runs ‘Comment is Freed’, Britain’s most popular politics Substack. He has spent his career working in different policy-focused roles around Westminster, including as...2024-08-2359 minPolitics on the Couch‘The gen Z revolution’ - how a student protest toppled a corrupt and violent governmentIn a week of protests, counter-protests and riots in the UK, 5000 miles away in Bangladesh student-led uprising led to 300 people being killed, the toppling of a corrupt PM and violent regime, and a Nobel Peace Prize winner being installed as head a new interim government. In this edition, we're talking about the violent and momentous events in Bangladesh with award-winning British-born investigative journalist David Bergman, who has been following and reporting on the country for almost 30 years. He's written widely about Bangladesh for The Daily Telegraph, Al Jazeera, the New York Times, and Th...2024-08-0955 minPolitics on the CouchIs this what hope feels like? Rafael Behr's reflections on Labour's 2024 victoryIn this summer bonus episode, Raf and (producer) Phil discuss the changing mood around British politics since Labour's election victory, the restoration of seriousness after years of triviality, why some people can't adapt, why others want to believe that Keir Starmer can deliver the change he has promised and whether they are right.Links to stuff mentioned in the podcastMore in Common reportTony Judt's essayReform came 2nd in 89 of the seats that Labour won.Lowest voter turnout for a General Election si...2024-07-2258 minPolitics on the CouchGoing Ape - a conversation about evolution, morality and political cooperationIn this edition host Rafael Behr talks to Nichola Raihani, Professor of Evolution and Behaviour in the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland.She's also the author of, 'The Social Instinct: How Cooperation Shaped the World'Professor Raihani has unique insight into a problem that has appeared in various forms on this podcast over the years.It's a question of collective action, solidarity, and cooperation. What motivates people to form units of political organisation or cooperation?Tribes, parties, whole nations—what holds them together and wh...2024-05-2749 min
Morning Beat: Los AngelesEar Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Larchmont Encounter | 5.3.24In today's gripping episode, we delve into the harrowing tale of Jesus Balderas Alfaro, a Larchmont resident who survived a brutal attack right outside his home, resulting in a medical miracle to save half his ear. We'll also discuss the implications of campus protests on student futures at UCLA, and shine a light on the bipartisan push for fairer concert ticket sales with the 'Fans First Act'. Plus, we'll share the unexpected joy of a rare bird sighting that has the birdwatching community abuzz.2024-05-0305 minPolitics on the CouchDoom audit - a conversation with Jonathan Freedland about America, Israel, liberal angst and the unravelling WestIn the wake of October 7th and Trump's bid to become US President again, Rafael Behr sits down with fellow Guardian columnist and friend - Jonathan Freedland - to discuss the current state of geopolitics, liberal politics, Israel and Jewish identity.Events featuring Rafael BehrShoreham, West Sussex, Wed 24 AprilAn evening with Guardian columnist Rafael Behr and television producer Rob Burley in conversation with Ayesha Hazarika MBE, political commentator and broadcaster, and former special adviser to Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband.More...2024-04-2159 minLMC CastLMC Cast - Larchmont Mamaroneck Little LeagueHost Mike Reynolds sits down with VP of Softball John Leifert and President Mike Dugan from Larchmont Mamaroneck Little League. They discuss the program - both baseball and softball - plans for the upcoming seasons and their favorite memories from their time in this staple organization of local youth sports.
Learn more lmcmedia.org or lmlittleleague.org2024-04-0830 min
CharterNation PodcastS3 Ep2: Women's History Month Special - Changemaker Myrna Castrejón; Female Leadership feat. Larchmont Charter's Amy Held; CalPac's Katelyn West is Skating to SuccessSeason 3 Episode 2 - Women’s History Month Special:March is Women’s History Month and in this episode, you hear from some amazing women in California’s charter school movement who are standing tall. Changemakers Interview Series: The tables are turned on CCSA’s fearless leader Myrna Castrejón. Instead of hosting our Changemakers segment, she’s our special guest! Learn more about one of the most powerful charter school female leaders in the U.S. Cristina De Jesus of Green Dot Public Schools CA serves as guest host.Reflections on Female Le...2024-03-1947 min
The Boyk BriefBoyk Brief Episode 50 - Janie's Pantry vs Childhood HungerToo many families experience hunger every day and it has a lasting impact on the education of school-age children. But the leadership team at Larchmont Elementary School in Toledo have developed an innovative program called Janie’s Pantry to help students and their families while nurturing student success in the classroom. Attorneys Chuck Boyk and Andrea Young talk with Principal Keri Sharp and school psychologist Sarah Darrow of Larchmont Elementary in the Toledo Public School District about how Janie's Pantry works and how it is funded. You can check out more episodes of The Boyk Bri...2024-03-1323 min
The Dance DiariesProjecting Confidence on the Dance FloorKateryna Ulerio, NDCA Adjudicator, offers advice on how to elevate your ballroom dance performance. She offers top tips on how to go from "Good to Great" and Project Confidence on the Dance Floor.Kateryna UlerioREAL ESTATE SALESPERSONLARCHMONT BROKERAGE2070 Boston Post Road Larchmont, NY 10538VIEW MY SITE 👉🏻 http://katerynaulerio.houlihanlawrence.com/MOBILE PHONE: (914) 714-9192Join us because in the world of The Dance Diaries, every dance step is a chance to write a new page in your dance diary!2024-03-0441 minPolitics on the CouchMoving the needle - Tom Gray of Gomez on swapping the recording studio for the campaign trail, and what being in a band teaches you about politics.Rafael Behr talks to Tom Gray from Gomez about his bid to become a Brighton MP.Tom's had a hugely successful career in music with Gomez rocketing to fame in 1998, beating Pulp and Massive Attack, among others, to the Mercury Prize.More recently he launched the Broken Record campaign, calling for a fairer deal for musicians from streaming services, among other industry reforms.And now, having banged on the doors to demand political change from the outside, Tom wants to get on the inside.He's on the...2023-12-051h 04Politics on the Couch'Bonus Couch Chat' In a departure from our normal format Rafael Behr (host) and Philip Berman (the show's producer) agreed to press record when they met yesterday (Thursday 28 September) to discuss a new series idea for Politics on the Couch.And this podcast is the end result, instead of a meta-cast talking about what we could talk about this Autumn, it's more of a casual ramble around Phil's break from Twitter, his despair about the state of political discourse and Raf's one-stop solution for all.Topics covered (in no order of importance):Twitter2023-09-2941 min
SoCal Restaurant ShowHana Dreiling, Co-Founder, Holey Grail Donuts, Santa Monica & Larchmont Village
“Holey Grail Donuts is the Hawaiian-born, LA-rooted donut shop with locations in Santa Monica and Larchmont Village that specializes in fried to order taro donuts with a weekly revolving menu highlighting local Hawaiian and Californian ingredients, which are sustainably and ethically sourced from locally owned farmers, who Holey Grail has cultivated deep relationships with over the years.”
Available until August 23rd is a collaboration donut as part of their Breaking Bread program, the Cosmic Churro Donut, with Chef Ludo Lefebvre. Ludo recently started a new venture, Shaman Ramen, the world’s first adaptogenic superfood ramen, where he is a p...2023-08-1413 min
One of Each! The Dumb & Hungry Podcast28 - Bagels! And Weebs Are Terrible People? | One of Each! The Dumb & Hungry PodcastIn this episode we discuss rats, bagels, and plushies.
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➤ Atlantic Seafood and Dim Sum - https://www.instagram.com/atlanticseafoodanddimsum/
➤ Bacari - https://www.eatwithbacari.com/
➤ Levain - https://levainbakery.com/pages/larchmont
➤ Salt & Straw - https://saltandstraw.com/pages/larchmont
➤ Shlap Muan - https://www.instagram.com/shlapmuan
➤ Valentino’s - https://www.valentinospizzaca.com/
➤ Pick Your Plate - https://www.yelp.com/biz/pick-your-plate-hawthorne
➤ Leo’s - https://www.instagra...2023-07-211h 51Politics on the Couch'Beyond the Red Wall'Raf Behr talks to journalist, author and broadcaster David Aaronovitch about his recent visit to the National Conservatives conference, and what it taught him about state of the Tory party.They discuss:Was there really a re-alignment in British politics post-Brexit?What do the Nat Cons have to offer us Brits apart from hardline anti-immigration vibes?Why do some parts of the commentariat spend so much time talking about 'culture wars' when there are so many other issues to cover?If, as expected, the...2023-07-201h 04Politics on the Couch'Beyond parody' - a conversation with Rob Hutton about political journalism and its complex relationship with powerRafael Behr talks to Rob Hutton, parliamentary sketch writer at the Critic, about the uneasy relationship between Westminster lobby journalists and MPs.Often political journalists cultivate close relationships with politicians to find out what's really happening in the corridors of power.But does a journalist's 'insider status' cloud their judgement when working out how to write about political stories or policy ssues, or whether to cover them at all?Does it inevitably become a trade-off between, a steady stream of 'exclusives', and a fair and objective approach to reporting?2023-07-0759 min
The Shipwreck ArchivesThe Icy Death of the Larchmont (1907)The Larchmont of the Joy Line, with a route between New York and Rhode Island, was not a ship that was considered lucky. Her life seemed to be a series of incidents, each of which could have abruptly ended her career. Her twenty-six-year-old captain also could be considered to have a streak of bad luck. He had been a pilot on the Joy Line’s ship the Tremont when she had burned, becoming a total loss. The Larchmont was his first command though, and their luck was about to get far worse.
Ship Name: Larchmont
Ship...2023-06-0721 minPolitics on the CouchTrapped! Democracy's struggle to cope with modern life and what we can do to help – a conversation with Professor Ben Ansell.On this edition Rafael Behr talks to Professor Ben Ansell about his new book Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape ThemBen Ansell is Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. He was made Fellow of the British Academy in 2018, among the youngest fellows at that time. His work has been widely covered in the media, including in the World Bank's World Development Report, The New York Times, The Economist, The Times and on BBC Radio 4's 'Start the Week'. He was the Principal Investigator of the...2023-05-171h 18Politics on the CouchKindness - a conversation about political empathy, its power and its limits, with Claudia HammondHost Rafael Behr talks to Claudia Hammond about political empathy, its power and its limits.Claudia is probably best known as the presenter of BBC Radio 4's long-running show, 'All in the Mind' which covers psychology, neuroscience & mental health.She is also the Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex.Her latest book, 'The Keys to Kindness,' looks at what constitutes kindness, effective strategies to build more of it into our lives and the benefits of being kind.She draws on the latest research...2023-05-0450 minPolitics on the CouchContrarianism, social media and the future of culture wars - a conversation with Atlantic writer Helen LewisIn this wide-ranging and informal conversation*, Rafael Behr chats to former colleague Helen Lewis about whether Whatsapp has changed the way politics is conducted, her favourite Tik Tok channel, the incestous nature of Scottish politics, what's really behind the UK government's immigration policy, what we can learn from Florida culture wars, why the middle ground is so hard to occupy, what we have learnt from the pandemic, and Helen's take on why so many men love listening to other men on podcasts, plus much more. *unstructuredHelen LewisHelen writes about the intersection...2023-03-301h 16Politics on the CouchPopulism, democracy and the parliamentary battle over BrexitRafael Behr talks to Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit and co-author, along with Research Fellow Lisa James, of a new book called: The Parliamentary Battle over Brexit, a detailed account of the extraordinary way the Brexit process played out in parliament.Since the 2016 referendum, the hotly contested issue of Brexit has raised fundamental questions about the workings of British democracy. Nowhere was this more true than regarding the role of parliament. This book addresses important questions about parliament's role in the UK constitution, and the impact on this of the Brexit process. While initially...2023-03-211h 10Politics on the CouchParty People - a stroll around the grassroots of democracyHost Rafael Behr talks to Prof. Tim Bale about why people join political parties and how the members impact democracy.Topics covered inlcude:what people get from joining a political party;what parties get from their members;why membership of parties has declined;in particular why so many Conservative women joined, and then left in their droves;how membership differs between the two major parties;how the role of members has changed; andmembers impact on the democratic health of the nationTim Bale is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. ...2023-03-1450 minPolitics on the CouchThe French Connection - myth and misunderstanding across the ChannelAhead of the first bilateral summit between the two countries' leaders for five years, Rafael Behr talks to Georgina Wright, from the Institut Montaigne in Paris, about what the French really think about us Brits, and what we often get wrong about French discourse, customs and political culture. Quite a lot, as it happens.Georgina Wright is Senior Fellow and Director of Institut Montaigne’s Europe Program. She is also a Visiting Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, associate of the Institute for Government in London and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Br...2023-03-0852 minPolitics on the Couch'The world's a stage' - politics and storytelling with James GrahamIn this edition, Rafael Behr talks to England's most prodigious political screenwriter and playwright - James Graham.He's probably most well known for writing the recent BBC1 hit drama 'Sherwood', which aired on BBC One in 2022 to rave reviews, and will return for a second series.James also wrote Quiz (ITV) in 2020, which was one of the most watched UK television dramas of the year; and Brexit: An Uncivil War, which garnered huge public attention and critical acclaim in 2019. It was broadcast on Channel 4 and HBO, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and was nominated for...2023-03-0457 minPolitics on the CouchProcrastination - the politics of putting off hard choices and why it's so bad for democracyHost Rafael Behr talks to Fuschia Sirois, Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Durham University, and co-Editor-in-Chief at the British Journal Of Health Psychology, about procrastination.In this free-flowing conversation, Fuschia and Rafael talk about what procrastination is, how it impacts politics and public policy, what we can do about it, and why Rafael may have incorrectly compared himself to Brad Pitt when he was a lot younger (Raf that is)For more on Rafael Behr, and to order his eagerly anticipated first book:https://rafaelbehr.comFuschia Sirois’ latest bo...2023-02-2252 minPolitics on the Couch'Putinophilia' - how America's radical right fell for a Kremlin strongman, a conversation with Anne ApplebaumOne year on from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, host Rafael Behr talks to Anne Applebaum about why so many US Republicans and conservatives are still seduced by Putin’s anti-West rhetoric and tropes.Anne, a Pullitzer-prize winning historian, is particularly well positioned to discuss this, and associated issues, given that her most recent book Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism looked at why some of her contemporaries had abandoned liberal democratic ideals in favor of strongman cults, nationalist movements, or one-party states.Anne ApplebaumAnne Applebaum is a staff writer for Th...2023-02-1431 minPolitics on the Couch'Bregret' - how is Britain coping with a Brexit that nobody loves?In this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Prof Anand Menon about what the latest polling on 'bregret' means for identity politics, Starmer's strategy on future EU relations, and the economic and democratic health of the UK.Anand Menon is Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London in the United Kingdom, and was appointed in January 2014 as director of the UK in a Changing Europe initiative.Prior to arriving at King's College, London, Menon lectured at Birmingham University. Previously he was Lecturer in European Politics at Oxford University for ten years...2023-02-071h 07
The Shoot Recordings PodcastJanuary 2023 - Mixed by AriettaThe debut episode of the Shoot Recordings Podcast is mixed by Phoenix, AZ based DJ and producer Arietta. She’s known to provide infectious broken beat dance grooves with an uplifting presence, but never afraid to go too deep into her emotive musical selections. Her 15 years of classical/jazz training as a multi-instrumentalist and composer translates into sets where she infuses a sense of musicality to tell a story through her mixes. Arietta was the host of BASS Movement, a weekly, worldwide, radio show on dnbradio.com, and is the founder of the music blog bmvnt.com. Most recently, Arietta ha...2023-01-021h 10Politics on the CouchConsciousness - a deep dive into the politics of brain science with Anil SethAnil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex alongside other eminent roles in the field of advanced research into the nature of consciousness and perception. His bestselling book ‘Being You: A New Science of Consciousness’ is a masterpiece of making complex scientific issues accessible to the non-expert reader. Anil demonstrates that same skill in this relaxed and free-flowing discussion with Politics on the Couch host Rafael Behr. They talk about the essence of what it means to be a conscious being, whether we can ever be said to experience objective reality, whet...2022-12-2259 min
LMC CastLMC Cast: Living in LarchmontWhats is it like living in a 1 mile by 1 mile square mile beautiful sound shore community? Well, LMC cast talks to Larchmont residents about this picturesque village in the Town of Mamaroneck. Listen to them talk about their favorite spots around town as well as what really makes Larchmont so special.2022-07-2106 minPolitics on the CouchThe authoritarian personality - why some voters feel drawn to populism and how to lure them awayIn this episode host Rafael Behr talks to Dr Karen Stenner, the political psychologist & behavioral economist best known for long ago predicting the rise of Trump-like figures uner the kinds of conditions we now confront.Her research on authoritarianism and 'Far Right' politics uses psychological theories and methods (in particular, Randomized Controlled Trials) to explain human behavior.She also use those same theories and methods (particularly RCTs) to shift human behavior via communications and campaigns (of every kind), including designing and embedding messages that de-activate authoritarianism and diminish expressions of intolerance and racism in a...2022-07-141h 18Politics on the CouchThe authenticity gap - can Labour seize the post-Boris moment? (recorded the day he resigned)Rafael Behr talks to pollster and political strategist James Johnson about what's next for Labour, a matter of minutes after PM Johnson announced his resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-071h 01Politics on the CouchThe Megacrisis - how the world's problems piled up - a conversation with Helen ThompsonThis week, Rafael Behr and Professor Helen Thompson discuss her new book Disorder: Hard Times in the 21st Century.The book, which was released on the day Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, recounts three histories—one about geopolitics, one about the world economy, and one about western democracies.She explains how a confluence of different crises, building over many years, has created the current mood of global, epoch-defining disorder.It shows how much of this turbulence originated in problems generated by fossil-fuel energies, and it explains why, as the green tr...2022-05-051h 06
Hear In LAAlexandria Dionne - Larchmont Village - Real Estate Q&AWhen she's not raising teenagers, being a doting wife, and and excellent friend, Alex is a realtor at Keller Williams Larchmont. Today she answers questions from our Hear in LA Facebook group. Should you paint your house white for a faster sale? Has she experienced any haunted houses? What's the most expensive house she's sold? And can a normal person afford a home in LA any more? Those answers and insights about Larchmont await you in this very special episode. 2022-04-1959 min
Dad to Dad PodcastDad to Dad 193 Miguel Sancho of Larchmont, NY, An Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, Author & Father Of Two, Including a Son With CGDOur guest this week is Miguel Sancho, of Larchmont, NY a journalist and an Emmy award winning TV producer. Miguel and his wife, Felicia Morton, have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of two; Lydia (13) and Sebastian (9), who was diagnosed with CGD, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, a rare genetic disorder in which white blood cells called phagocytes are unable to kill certain types of bacteria and fungi. People with CGD are constantly at risk of developing bacterial and fungal diseases that can be life-threatening.Miguel is also the author of: More Thank You Can Handle: A...2022-03-1853 min
Conversations with Classic BoatsEp 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YC Pt. IIEpisodes & Galleries RSS
Larchmont Winter Sailing has brought out the best in frostbiting for generations: It's an Ulmer family affair in 2022
Starting is tight with 32 boats on the line.
IC. #702 charges upwind
Finding the lane downwind is the key
2022-02-0440 min
Conversations with Classic BoatsEp 18: IC Classic- 88 Years of Winter Sailing at the Larchmont YCEpisodes & Galleries RSS
Winter sailing pioneer and author of Race Your Boat Right, Arthur Knapp, led the way for modern frostbiting at Larchmont YC. A new kind of racing-cold!
The Larchmont. YC Burgee
The boat that launched Race Your Boat. Right, Arthur Knapps's Agony
Winter Sailing Chairman Nick Langone checks the forecast
2022-01-2037 min
CivitasLACommunity Spotlight: Larchmont | Patty Lombard, Co-Publisher, Larchmont Buzz; Joanna Vernetti, Owner, Vernetti Restaurant; Todd Warner, Owner & Founder, TailwaggersOriginally called “Glenwood”, Larchmont Boulevard received its current name around 1912. In 1921, the Los Angeles Times announced a new business district on Larchmont consisting of 30 stores, developed by Julius LaBonte and Charles Ramson. At that time, there was an explosion in population occurring in the area – and in Los Angeles in general – and this noted commercial corridor would support the needs of adjacent residential developments. In fact, Larchmont was planned as the first neighborhood shopping center in Los Angeles. The late LA City Councilmember, Tom LaBonge, prioritized preserving the “village atmosphere” of the Boulevard (in 1992) as he recognized it as the “physica...2022-01-0553 min
CharterNation PodcastChange Makers feat. Sen. Scott Wilk (R); Larchmont Charter School's Talking Circles; CCSA Report "Are the Kids OK?"In this episode, host Ana Tintocalis takes listeners to Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles to learn about a simple yet powerful social and emotional strategy: talking circles. We also preview an upcoming report produced by the California Charter Schools Association called "Are the Kids OK? How California Charter Public Schools Support Social-Emotional Wellbeing Schoolwide." In the Change Makers segment, CCSA's President and CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Republican State Senator Scott Wilk, the Republican State Senator who represents the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita and Victor Valley regions. At the start of this legislative year, he was el...2021-12-0221 minPolitics on the CouchIs Democracy Rational? A conversation with Steven PinkerHuman beings routinely make terrible choices but humanity still achieves amazing things.How does this paradox work?And is it still working when technology seems to amplify the worst in us.In this episode, Politics on the Couch host Rafael Behr talks to Professor Steven Pinker about the constant struggle between evidence and emotion for control of the political agenda; whether truth and fact are winning the long war against superstition and falsehood, and why rationality always has the last word.Professor Steven Pinker is Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at...2021-10-291h 01Politics on the CouchOrder and chaos - why the left keeps losingIn this episode Rafael Behr talks to Cambridge University political psychologist Dr Lee de-Wit about the problem with progressive arguments over patriotism, and Labour's constant struggle to connect with socially conservative voters.Links mentioned in this episode:Dr Lee de-Wit's Cambridge University homepage https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/people/lee-de-witArnold Kling's bookhttps://cdn.cato.org/libertarianismdotorg/books/ThreeLanguagesOfPolitics.pdfHaidt and Moral Foundations Theoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_foundations_theoryTariq Modood's sitehttp://www.tariqmodood...2021-07-301h 01Politics on the CouchEmpire State of Mind, with Sathnam SangheraBritain's vast colonial project, amassed over centuries and covering a quarter of the world at its height, is unavoidable in any discussion of race and identity in modern Britain. Or, at least, it should be, but the nation has, until recently, done a remarkable job of avoiding the subject. In this episode, Rafael Behr talks to Sathnam Sanghera about Empireland, his recent book that delves into that Imperial legacy, how it shapes our nation, our culture and defines so much of our politics to this day.Sathnam Sanghera has won multiple awards for his journalism...2021-07-081h 02Politics on the CouchRadicalisation - how minds go to extremes, and how to turn them backRafael Behr talks to Cognitive Scientist of Political Violence, Nafees Hamid, about what makes extremists tick and how to change their minds. Nafees discusses the conditions that push people towards extremist ideologies and whether a martyr's mind is wired differently to the rest of us. Along the way, Rafael and Nafees explore identity, sacred values, devoted actors, and how extremists can be walked back from acts of violence. Nafees Hamid is a Fellow at ARTIS International (https://artisinternational.org) and an Associate Fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (https://icct.nl) in...2021-05-091h 04Politics on the CouchFear of Change - Matt d'Ancona on fixing a broken politicsRafael Behr talks to Matt d'Ancona about his new book: 'Identity, Ignorance, Innovation: Why the Old Politics is Useless - and what to do about it.'https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Identity-Ignorance-Innovation-by-Matthew-DAncona-author/9781529303995They discuss why the 'liberal left' needs to adapt to a new politics that is being shaped much more by digital networks and identity politics than the older institutional forces. Matt joined The Sunday Telegraph in 1996 as deputy comment editor and columnist, before becoming deputy editor. He wrote a weekly political column in The Sunday Telegraph for a decade.2021-03-1357 min
A Novel TakeA Novel Take: Expert Interview - One River School (Carol Ward)Today’s expert interview we’re joined by Carol Ward, the Director of the Larchmont, NY branch of the One River School of Art and Design (https://larchmont.oneriverschool.com/), offering arts education for people of all ages and skill levels through their unique, customized project-based curriculum. One River Schools are transforming art education through their classes, camps, exhibitions, and more, providing their students with fun, dynamic opportunities to be creative and engage in personalized learning experiences. We’ll discuss the importance of arts education and creative enrichment, and how students can harness interests and passions like the arts to inf...2021-03-1012 minPolitics on the CouchOptimism - how we're drawn to the bright side, even in a pandemicRafael Behr talks to neuroscientist and author Tali Sharot about the optimism hard-wired into our thought processes, how it affects the way we look at the world – and what it means for politics. The conversation also covers the relationship between emotion and reason, how we should respect some of the more primitive parts of our brains, what messages work best to encourage people to act on climate change, and what connects sourdough and the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine.Tali Sharot is a professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London, where she is...2021-02-2359 minPolitics on the CouchIdentity – David Baddiel on Jewishness, antisemitism (and a bit about football)Rafael Behr talks to author and comedian David Baddiel about his book “Jews Don't Count” – a closely argued polemic about the failure of progressive-left politics to treat antisemitism with the same moral rigour as is applied to other kinds of racism.The frank and at times raw conversation deals with the social and cultural dimensions of one of history's oldest prejudices, as well as the individual emotional and psychological components of a secular Jewish identity. They also talk a little bit about football.David Baddiel's book is published by TLS Bookshttps://www.the-tl...2021-02-041h 01Politics on the CouchAnti-vaxxers – fear, anxiety and the psychology of misinformationRafael Behr explores the causes of resistance to vaccine science and its links with far-right propaganda with Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The chat ranges from the emotional vulnerabilities that lead people to take comfort from conspiracy theories to the political obligations on social media companies to help defend democracy from malevolent, weaponised lies.Along the way, Rafael and Imran touch on politics, psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, the scientific method, Hugo Boss's Nazi tailoring and some practical advice for dealing with toxic falsehood online.The two reports mentioned...2021-01-2349 minPolitics on the CouchGoodbye 2020, Hello 2021: What happens next?Host Rafael Behr answers some listeners' questions and looks ahead to the challenges facing the main political parties in 2021 as they try to navigate their way through a pandemic, levelling up, calls for Scottish independence and the reality of Brexit. Plus, reflections on the future for remainers and the prospects for a campaign to re-join the EU. Also features one book recommendation and a very extended metaphor about coral.Cultural Amnesia by Clive Jameshttps://uk.bookshop.org/books/cultural-amnesia-notes-in-the-margin-of-my-time/9780330481755This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See...2021-01-0357 minPolitics on the Couch'Dissonance Theory' – why no-one says they were wrongHost Rafael Behr talks to Dr Carol Tavris about the mental obstacles that stop us from admitting that we may have made a mistake. Dr Tavris is a pre-eminent social psychologist specialising in the field of cognitive dissonance and co-author of “Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me)”, a seminal book on the subject that was recently updated to include a chapter on Donald Trump's support base.Carol has written articles, op-eds, and book reviews on a wide array of topics in psychological science for the TLS, Wall Street Journal, Skeptic magazine, Los Ange...2020-12-2857 minPolitics on the CouchNostalgia - canvassing the politics of memory lanePolitics on the Couch host Rafael Behr talks to Professors Constantine Sedikides and Tim Wildschut of the University of Southampton, about the way people narrate the stories of their past, what they get from the process and the way political campaigns can exploit those feelings. Prof. Constantine Sedikideshttps://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/about/staff/cs2.pageProf Tim Wildschuthttps://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/about/staff/timw.pageNostalgia websitehttps://www.southampton.ac.uk/nostalgia/Our podcast was recently chosen by...2020-12-1242 minPolitics on the CouchThe Madness of King Don - a journey to the dark side of charisma, with Drew WestenIn the aftermath of the US presidential election, Rafael Behr talks to Professor Drew Westen about different forms of charisma, the struggle to communicate liberal arguments to Republican voters and the symptoms of severe personality disorder exhibited by Donald Trump.Drew Westen is a professor in the Psychology and Psychiatry Department at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia. He is also a political consultant and author of the highly influential book "The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation."Our podcast was recently chosen by Feedspot as one of...2020-11-121h 25Politics on the CouchElection Anxiety - Trump, the media and fear for American democracyIn this bonus episode, podcast host Rafael Behr turns to his old friend and New York Times columnist Ben Smith for analysis of the state of US politics a week before the biggest election in living memory, and for reassurance that, maybe, everything is gonna be alright. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-3041 minPolitics on the CouchThe Political Animal - a breed apart?Rafael Behr speaks to social anthropologist Emma Crewe about parliament; what makes MPs tick, the psychological mechanisms they need to function in one of the country's weirdest workplaces - and their relationship with journalists. Professor Crewe, of SOAS, University of London, is the only anthropologist to have been based inside the Palace of Westminster, having spent years embedded in both the Lords and the Commons, enjoying uniquely privileged access to the inner workings of the legislature. You can read more about her research on parliaments and other topics at her Global Research Network on People...2020-10-2550 minPolitics on the CouchBrexit and the revolutionary mentality, with Fintan O'TooleIn this episode Rafael Behr speaks to celebrated Irish author and journalist Fintan O'Toole about their shared fascination with nationalism and the myths of foreign oppression that fired a very English revolution. Also featuring digressions on the Scottish independence movement, Irish attitudes to Brexit and the Italian Job.Fintan O'Toole is a historian, critic and cultural commentator; author of many books that range across questions of culture, identity, nationhood in Ireland and Britain. He is one of Ireland's most prominent and eminent political writers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-111h 03Politics on the CouchTruth, lies and statistics - Rafael Behr meets Tim HarfordThis week Rafael Behr talks to Tim Harford, BBC Radio 4's presenter of More or Less and FT columist, about his new book: How To Make The World Add Up. Tim Harford writes the Undercover Economist column for the FT and was previously an economics leader writer for the FT. He is also the author of seven books, including the million-selling, The Undercover Economist and before that, Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy. He is also a regular presenter for BBC radio.He was made an OBE in the 2019 new...2020-09-1357 minPolitics on the CouchFarewell to normal?Host Rafael Behr looks ahead to a new political season that promises to be like none in recent memory and reflects on a lost summer of coronavirus denial, with some digressions on party conferences, Brexit and Cliff Richard.This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2328 minPolitics on the CouchWe can log out but can we ever leave? Helen Lewis talks about the trouble with TwitterThis week Rafael Behr and Helen Lewis discuss social media's corrosive effect on politics and public discourse, and how we can all respond.Helen Lewis is a staff writer at the Atlantic, was deputy editor at the New Statesman, presents BBC Radio 4's Westminster Hour, and is a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's News Quiz. She's written a book about the history of feminism, is ambivalent towards Twitter but likes the Sopranos and embroidery. Helen's new book - (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/16/difficult-women-history-of-feminism-11-fights-helen-lewis-review)Helen's newsletter - http://helenlewis.substack...2020-06-1831 minPolitics on the CouchTrust in the Time of CoronavirusThis week, Rafael Behr talks to Bobby Duffy from The Policy Institute at King's College London about trust in the government during the Coronavirus pandemic and how our identities and cognitive biases affect who we trust in politics. Topics discussed in order1-4 Fall-out from Dominic Cummings;Public health messaging during lock-down;Stats coronavirus tests it says it’s been carrying out;Bobby Duffy conversation starts5-10King's College new report;support for the government coming out of the lock-down;How identities influence how we view the government's response to...2020-06-0849 minPolitics on the CouchHas Cummings cut through - in all the wrong ways?In this bonus edition Rafael Behr takes a break from his lock-down holiday to ask - what is 'political cut-through' and why Dominic Cummings appears to have cut so deep into the national conversation? In the midst of a pandemic, has a political mover renowned for capturing the mood of nation misjudged it this time? NB This episode was recorded on the morning of 26 May before any post-conference opinion polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2723 minPolitics on the CouchHow does it feel ? In conversation with Parliament's only politician and psychotherapistThis week Rafael Behr talks to The Lord John Alderdice about his incredible life as a politician, psychiatrist and psychotherapist.They discuss how his formative years living in Northern Ireland influenced his decision to train as a psychiatrist and then psychotherapist; how this then informed his whole approach to politics and his political philosophy; and how it also helped him as a key negotiator in the Good Friday Agreement talks. He also gives some advice to any intolerant liberal progressives out there!If you're interested in reading more about him and his work...2020-05-0747 minPolitics on the CouchHow pandemics affect our political brainThis week our host Rafael Behr is in conversation with Dr Leor Zmigrod about how cognitive science can help us understand how political identities are formed, and how people's ideological affiliations might affect how they respond to a national crisis.If you want to delve further into the topic Reader-friendly essaysZmigrod, L. (2019). The partisan brain: cognitive study suggests people on the left and right are more similar than they think. https://theconversation.com/the-partisan-brain-cognitive-study-suggests-people-on-the-left-and-right-are-more-similar-than-they-think-123578Zmigrod, L. (2018). Brexit: how cognitive psychology helps us make sense of the vote. 2020-04-1141 min
PK Soccer Youth Coaching10. Ben Foster: Developing Players in a 4v4 EnvironmentBen Fosteris currently the Director of Coaching for Larchmont-Mamaroneck Football Club and owner of Foster Soccer in Westchester county New York. I first met Ben in 2006 when we both coached for Noga Soccer and have remained friends ever since. He has over 15 years experience including Westchester Regional Manager for NOGA Soccer. He has also trained many boys and girls travel teams (u-8 to Varsity High School) as well as numerous summer and school holiday camps, after school programs and winter indoor training programs. In today's episode we talk about Ben's career and his specialization in the U6-U9 age group. We ta...2020-04-061h 00LMC CastMay 2019 "Outdoor Activities"Staff members talk about their favorite outdoor activities in the Larchmont Mamaroneck area. The LMCTV Cast also provides the latest updates on Varsity Sports, The Local Live News, Programing at LMCTV, and updates of local events in the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community.2019-05-2432 minLMC CastApril 2019 "Staff Hopes for the Future"Staff members talk about their hope for the future at Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Media Center. The LMCTV Cast also provides the latest updates on Varsity Sports, The Local Live News, Programing at LMCTV. and updates of local activities in the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community.2019-04-1830 min
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