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Kansas City TodayKC TODAY - 092225 - MON__-18Election Day is just over a week away in the recall of Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. Hear the backstory and what it means if you vote yes or no. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See omnystudio.com...
2025-09-2014 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091925 - FRI - A Kansas City spin on 'American Gothic' and 'The Last Supper'Kansas City, Kansas, artist Harold Smith’s new series of paintings puts a personal spin on iconic works from art history — adding in his friends and neighbors. You can see these "Around the Way Folk, Saints in Uncommon Places" on display now at the Mulvane Art Museum in Topeka. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can...
2025-09-1909 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091825 - THU - Kansas ACLU goes against Trump on cashless bailPresident Donald Trump says that cashless bail is leading to a rise in crime, and wants to see it ended nationwide. But a study from the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas found the opposite, and argues that cash bail for nonviolent crimes is hurting low-income residents. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can sup...
2025-09-1810 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091725 - WED_A death in the Wyandotte County JailCritical questions remain about how a 50-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man died in the Wyandotte County Jail more than two months ago. Charles Adair’s death has been ruled a homicide, but new details reveal striking similarities to the death of George Floyd in 2020. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can support Kansas City Today...
2025-09-1709 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091625 - TUE_What will happen to Kansas' small family-run newspapersKansas has lost about 50 newspapers in the past 20 years. And as the owners of many small, family-owned papers get older, it’s uncertain who will keep the presses running when they retire. Plus: Missouri Republicans shattered norms when they pushed through redistricting and amendment changes in a special session — and it could have long-term consequences. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker...
2025-09-1612 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091525 -MON -Missouri could make it hard for voters to change the constitutionMissouri's legislature passed not one but two measures on Friday taking aim at voting rights. In addition to the gerrymandered congressional map, Republicans also pushed through a plan to heavily restrict citizen-led constitutional amendments. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.Se...
2025-09-1314 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091225 - FRI - Troost may once again divide Kansas CityTroost Avenue in Kansas City was a historic dividing line during the era of racial segregation. Now, as Missouri Republicans look to pass a gerrymandered new congressional map, this avenue would once again split Kansas City. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/dona...
2025-09-1212 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091125 - THU - Kansas doulas helping Indigenous womenIndigenous maternal mortality rates have been rising in Kansas for at least two decades. A group of Kansas women is training to bridge modern medicine and cultural practices in birth. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See omnystudio.com/list...
2025-09-1108 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 091025 - WED - Will Kansas Republicans try for another gerrymander?Kansas Republicans already redrew Rep. Sharice Davids' district in 2022. But the state's sole Democratic Congress member held onto her seat anyways. So while Missouri Republicans push through their own gerrymander, some Kansas leaders want to try again. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Gabe Rosenberg, Emily Younker and Madeline Fox. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org...
2025-09-1013 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 090825- MON__Inside the 'very tense' Missouri special sessionMissouri lawmakers are considering a new map of congressional districts and initiative petition reform during a special legislative session. A reporter from St. Louis Public Radio provides an inside look at last week's committee meetings, debate and testimonies. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur...
2025-09-0613 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 090225 - TUE - Rep. Emanuel Cleaver responds to redistricting threatRep. Emanuel Cleaver, who has represented much of Kansas City since 2005, may be the target of the country's next redistricting effort. If Missouri joins Texas in redrawing congressional lines to benefit Republicans, Cleaver warns that lawmakers will "need to dig three graves." Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by bec...
2025-08-3013 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082825 - THU - Missouri kept a trans prisoner in solitary for 2,000 daysA Black transgender woman sued the Missouri Department of Corrections claiming officers kept her isolated for six years based on a policy that singles out people with HIV. Missouri is now changing its policy as a result of that settlement. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Madeline Fox. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur...
2025-08-2809 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082725 - WED_-18Frequent Kansas City visitor Taylor Swift is entering her engagement era to Chiefs tight end and fellow podcaster Travis Kelce. Plus: We'll hear about how the four-day school week is working in Missouri and other Midwest states, while some Kansas families are going back to the one-room schoolhouse. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Madeline Fox. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kan...
2025-08-2713 min
Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!The World Exists to Set Us Free by Larry Rosenberg, Madeline DrexlerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/266098to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The World Exists to Set Us Free
Author: Larry Rosenberg, Madeline Drexler
Narrator: Peter Aronson
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
Release date: 08-26-25
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Genres: Theravada
Publisher's Summary:
How does dharma wisdom show up in our lives every day? This collection of teachings by the beloved Insight Meditation teacher Larry Rosenberg offers clear, down-to-earth guidance on learning how to live a life informed by Buddhism—through questioning, reflective observation, and self-understanding. Rosenberg is known for presenting the essence of the Buddhism in a way th...
2025-08-268h 46Kansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082625 - TUE - Meet me at the fair_-18State fairs offer tradition, blue ribbons and fried classics like funnel cakes. And many fairgoers have traditions of their own. Harvest Public Media takes an audio tour of four state fairs around the Midwest. Also, Kansas is known for its massive wheat production, but it has fallen behind because of a lack of new hybrids. Seed companies and universities are making changes that could impact the farmers, and economy, of Kansas. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Gabe Ros...
2025-08-2613 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082525 - MON - Why is Andrew Bailey joining Trump's FBIMissouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey surprised many when he announced he would be stepping down from the role to become the co-deputy director of the FBI. It satisfied Bailey's ambition to join the Trump administration, but the role he'll play isn't clear yet. Steve Kraske spoke with Justice reporter Jake Rosen of CBS News about Bailey's appointment on KCUR's Up To Date. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and...
2025-08-2312 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 082225 - FRI _A new era for a beloved Kansas City ice cream shopBetty Bremser has been running Foo's Fabulous Frozen Custard for nearly 30 years, turning the Brookside locale into a dessert destination and the start of many local teens' careers. But Bremser is hanging up her scoop at the end of the month. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a K...
2025-08-2214 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-082125-THU-Inside Kansas City's new contract for bus serviceKansas City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority finalized a contract last week after months of fraught negotiations, avoiding a possible shutdown of bus service. But the contract brings back fares for most riders. A new contract between the city and the transit agency puts an end to months of conflict since the last contract expired at the end of April. It means bus service will continue in Kansas City, with the addition of $2 fares for most riders. KCUR’s Savannah Hawley-Bates explains what’s in the contract — and what's not. Contact the show at new...
2025-08-2110 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-082025-WED-Kansas City med students help refugees navigate health careMore than 3,000 refugees in Kansas City have gotten help acclimating to their new homes since 2014 thanks to Della Lamb Community Services. Many of these new arrivals face unique health challenges, so a local crew of medical students from Kansas City University is volunteering their help. KCUR's Noah Taborda reports on how medical students and a refugee resettlement agency are giving refugees clarity in an otherwise obscure system. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Laura Ziegler. It is...
2025-08-2009 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-081925-TUE-Prairie Village voters could abandon their governmentVoters in Prairie Village, Kansas, will be faced with an unusual question on their ballots in about three months: Shall the city abandon the mayor-council form of government? We'll hear about how a fight over zoning and housing wound up in a legal battle over the city's structure itself. Even if voters agree to "abandon" the current structure this November, though, there's no plan for replacing it with a different model. On KCUR's Up to Date, host Brian Ellison sat down with Johnson County Post reporter Juliana Garcia to discuss the issue. Contact the show...
2025-08-1912 min
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2025-08-1842 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 081824 - MON_Missouri Republicans barrel towards gerrymandering_-18Missouri Republican lawmakers say it's likely they'll have a special session to redraw the state’s congressional lines and eliminate Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's seat. But could the effort backfire? Plus, we'll hear from Missouri state Rep. Michael Johnson of the Legislative Black Caucus about their plans to fight redistricting. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You...
2025-08-1614 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 081525 - FRI_Does the Tonganoxie Split protect Kansas City from tornadoesKansas City has seen a lot of storms this year, but the metro has avoided a devastating tornado. Some locals say there’s a reason for that: the Tonganoxie Split. But is there any scientific evidence backing up this long-standing legend? Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Gabe Rosenberg. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox and Emily Younker. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR membe...
2025-08-1510 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-081425-THU-What's happening with the ICE detention center in LeavenworthA private prison company has fought for months to open an immigration detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas. Even though a court has temporarily barred it from holding detainees, CoreCivic has hired dozens of detention officers and is advertising more positions. Seemingly undeterred by legal setbacks, private prison company CoreCivic is on a hiring spree. It’s been two months since a Kansas court temporarily blocked the company from reopening the former private prison. The city of Leavenworth sought the order because CoreCivic has not obtained a special use permit — a requirement the company rejects. Kansas News Service edit...
2025-08-1409 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-081225-TUE-This Kansas business is keeping marbles aliveThere’s a community of collectors, artists and kids keeping the marble culture alive in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Plus: A lucky pig in eastern Kansas managed to cheat death after jumping off a truck transporting it to a feedlot. Kids and adults have played with marbles for generations, and marble-like games date back to ancient civilizations. Although marbles may seem a bit old-fashioned compared to today’s selection of digital and online games, the Moon Marble Co. in Kansas has been cranking out colorful orbs of small sizes since 1997 — and inviting the public to see the process. KMUW's...
2025-08-1213 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-080825-FRI-Lawrence and KU make their pitch to the World CupThe eyes of the world will soon be on Arrowhead Stadium for a World Cup quarterfinal match. But Lawrence, Kansas, is also trying to get in on the action by promoting itself as the perfect training site for a team. The World Cup soccer tournament is coming to Kansas City next summer. A total of six games will be played at Arrowhead, drawing in hundreds of thousands of soccer fans from across the globe. The University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence are pitching the Rock Chalk Park sports complex as a training ground for a...
2025-08-0810 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-080725-THU-Thousands of Kansans may go hungry after SNAP cuts_-18Changes to federal food assistance could cause thousands of Kansans to lose some or all of their benefits. The consequences for low-income families will depend now, more than ever, on state lawmakers. Plus: When you're shopping the produce section of a grocery store, you probably want to buy local — but that food probably traveled a long way to get there. This summer, Congress passed a massive bill that lowers taxes and places new restrictions on Medicaid and SNAP. Federal food assistance helps feed almost 190,000 Kansans every year, and 40 million people nationwide. There are new limits on who is...
2025-08-0713 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 080525 - WED_How kayakers are cleaning up the Kansas RiverKayakers are trying to clean up garbage from the Kansas River, but new trash keeps coming. Learn about the small nonprofit group determined to protect the waterway. Plus: Extreme drought in the Midwest and Great Plains is allowing a fungus that kills trees to flourish. How are forestry crews and experts adapting to rapidly changing tree canopies? Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Gabe Rosenberg. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox...
2025-08-0613 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-080525-TUE-Accessing non-medical gender-affirming care in MissouriMissouri has banned medical gender-affirming health care for youth and some adults since 2023. But there are plenty of other forms of gender-affirming care happening in the state, and advocates say it’s saving lives. Plus: Missouri’s Medicaid program is about to go through a major change with the advent of federally imposed work requirements. In 2023, the Missouri Legislature passed a law banning medical gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy, surgeries and puberty blockers. The ban impacts minors, as well as incarcerated adults and those using Medicaid. Advocates say non-medical forms of gender affirmation, such as haircuts, clot...
2025-08-0511 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 080425 - MON_Missouri lawmakers vs. Missouri votersThe Missouri legislature spent a lot of time in the spring working to un-do laws that voters passed on November’s ballot — including paid sick leave and abortion. Now, a group called Respect Missouri Voters wants to stop lawmakers in Jefferson City from doing that. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City To...
2025-08-0214 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 080125 - FRI__-18The Springs Aquatic Center in Kansas City is a popular place for kids to cool off or take a dive. Hear from the families spending their summer poolside. Plus: This year's All-Star game displayed an automated system to help umpires call balls and strikes. Could this system be used by the Kansas City Royals in future seasons? Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox...
2025-08-0113 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-073125-THU-What led to the Family Dollar store collapseA Family Dollar store in Kansas City collapsed last weekend, killing a 68-year-old man and critically injuring a 50-year-old woman. Two days before the collapse, a city building inspector was dispatched to the property. Multiple people raised concerns about the structural integrity of the Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City before it partially collapsed Sunday. "The roof is weakened to such an extent that it could compromise the load bearing capability of the entire roof support system," a city inspector wrote. The inspector said the entire building was in danger. Up To...
2025-07-3112 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-073025-WED-GOP redistricting could target Kansas City's U.S. House seatMissouri is one of many states facing pressure from President Donald Trump to redistrict before the 2026 midterm elections. The 5th Congressional District, which encompasses Kansas City, could be targeted. The state of Missouri is divided into eight congressional districts, six of which are held by Republicans and two by Democrats. Missouri lawmakers are being pressured by Trump to target Democratic Rep. Emanual Cleaver's seat in the 5th Congressional District, which represents Kansas City. It is part of a larger push to redistrict in multiple states to keep Republicans in power, even if the 2026 midterms are strong for...
2025-07-3012 minKansas City TodayKC-TODAY-072925-TUE_How Black teens feel about a new law protecting natural hairMissouri recently became the 28th state to pass the CROWN Act, banning discrimination against Black students' hair. We'll head to Kansas City salon to hear how local teens are reacting. Plus: Farmers worry that Trump's on-and-off tariffs could hurt America's reputation with one of their biggest buyers, China. Hair salons and their Black clients are relieved Missouri has passed a law prohibiting discrimination against natural hair styles for Black people. The CROWN Act bans hair discrimination in schools, but not in the workplace. KCUR's Brandon Azim visited one salon to talk to clients about the new law.
2025-07-2912 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 072825 - MON - Why is a national Christian group targeting a Missouri school board?Two members of the St. Joseph, Missouri, school board say they’ve been harassed because of their progressive political beliefs. They say they're being targeted by a multimillion-dollar national organization dedicated to promoting Christianity in public schools. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/do...
2025-07-2613 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 072525 - fri_The Kansas senator who helped pass the ADAThe late Kansas Sen. Bob Dole was a champion for disability rights. One of his biggest accomplishments was getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed, 35 years ago this week. We'll look back on the role Kansas played in this landmark civil rights law. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by...
2025-07-2511 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY 72425 THU_Traveling hours to see a doctor in KansasIn western Kansas, rural hospitals have been closing or are perpetually understaffed, leaving residents to drive anywhere from an hour to multiple hours for doctors appointments. Plus: Scientists are working on a new framework that factors climate trends into how we think about drought. Western Kansas is the place for a quiet, rural lifestyle. But with that comes shortages when you need to see a doctor. Rural Kansans on average travel twice as far for medical care than their urban counterparts. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that largely due to this...
2025-07-2413 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY WED_072325_How the funding clawback hurts rural public media stationsPublic radio and television stations in rural areas may be hit the hardest after Congress clawed back $1 billion for public broadcasting. High Plains Public Radio, which broadcasts in western Kansas, lost 15% of its operating costs, according to executive director Quentin Hope. And in southern Missouri, general manager Rachel Knight says Ozarks Public Radio has lost 10% of its budget and Ozarks Public Television has lost one-third of its budget. Hope and Knight sat down with Up To Date host Steve Kraske to discuss the impacts of the rescission on their rural stations. Contact the...
2025-07-2312 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY 072225_Will the U.S. privatize the Postal ServiceTalks of overhauling the U.S. Postal Service have picked up since President Donald Trump began his second term. With service cutbacks already underway and privatization on the table, rural residents are bracing for more disruptions. Plus: There are more than 40 species of fireflies in Missouri, but for the past few years, people have been concerned about the populations diminishing. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Carter Galloway and KCUR Studios, and edi...
2025-07-2212 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 072125 - MON_ What the federal funding clawback means for KCURCongress has approved a plan to claw back funding from U.S. foreign aid programs and public broadcasting organizations like NPR and PBS. What does this mean for KCUR? The station's general manager and interim content director discuss how this could impact our work. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Tod...
2025-07-1913 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 071825 - FRI - AI-aided art will greet Kansas City streetcar ridersSome artists shy away from using AI. Kansas City photographer and digital artist David Morris embraces it. Hear how a local creative harnesses AI to bring his vision to life, and where you can see it. Plus: A Kansas City bookselling icon is retiring after years of tracking down Black books and vinyl. Now, a new generation is stepping up to preserve her legacy. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and...
2025-07-1813 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY THU 071725_Can Kansas City's transportation death spiral be fixedIn recent years, most Kansas City suburbs have cut transportation funding, which means fewer and slower buses. Local officials are racing to fix that. Plus: High school graduation rates in Kansas are higher than ever. But some people worry that the growth of credit recovery programs could be lowering standards for students. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Carter Galloway and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Ros...
2025-07-1713 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY WED 071625_Multibillion-dollar Panasonic plant opens in KansasPanasonic's highly anticipated $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant opened in De Soto, Kansas, this week. But problems with Tesla, tariffs and tax breaks have investors worried. Leaders of the plant believe it's just a bump in the road. The Kansas News Service's Zane Irwin covered the grand opening of the Panasonic plant, which aims to employ 4,000 people and have eight fully operational production lines by the end of 2026. He discussed its potential, future and possible challenges with Up to Date host Steve Kraske. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Fac...
2025-07-1610 minKansas City TodayKCTODAY TUE 71525_Trump's budget may shutter this Missouri environmental labScientists in a Columbia, Missouri, lab have studied how toxic chemicals affect animals and ecosystems since the 1960s. But President Trump's proposed budget would likely mean lights out. Plus: Hydroelectric power is a mainstay of the United States electrical grid, but federal hurdles could take plants offline. The White House wants to cut the budget of the Ecosystems Mission Area, the research arm of the Department of the Interior, by 90%. KBIA’s Harshawn Ratanpal reports about the potential threat to the Columbia Environmental Research Center. Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of energy. It da...
2025-07-1511 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY 071425 - MON_-How Missouri governors 'quietly dismantled' an ethics watchdogA new report raised concerns that Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe and his predecessor have failed to fill vacancies at the Missouri Ethics Commission. As a result, the state watchdog has been unable to investigate dozens of complaints of ethical misconduct. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCU...
2025-07-1211 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 071125 - FRI - Amateur archaeologists are digging into Kansas historyCrews of volunteers are digging into the ruins of a 168-year-old mansion in Lecompton, Kansas, that belonged to a territorial governor. The work is done through the Kansas Historical Society's annual archaeological field school. Plus: Children’s author Derrick Barnes from Kansas City is known for books that are all about making Black kids feel seen. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily...
2025-07-1113 minKansas City TodayKCTODAY THU 071025_Why Jackson County is having a recall vote on Frank White JrJackson County’s top elected official is facing a recall election. County Executive Frank White Jr. says it’s a political vendetta, while lawmakers say it’s actually about property taxes. But will it actually happen next month? The Jackson County Legislature this week approved a special election to recall White. Lawmakers set the election date for Aug. 26, but the county election board said that date is unlikely to work with such a quick turnaround. Up to Date host Steve Kraske sat down with Jackson County Legislative Chair DaRon McGee to talk about White...
2025-07-1011 minKansas City TodayKCTODAY WED 070925_The Overland Park teen fighting to protect cancer funding_-18The Trump administration proposed slashing billions of dollars from federal health agencies. A high school student from Overland Park has been pushing lawmakers to preserve cancer research funding. Plus, we remember a beloved Kansas City jazz who died after a long battle with cancer. Matthew Chen, a senior at Blue Valley North High School, knows the importance of cancer research firsthand — he’s been working with the University of Kansas Cancer Center for two years to look into the disease. KCUR’s Jodi Fortino talked with Chen about what federal cuts could mean for research like his. ...
2025-07-0912 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY TUE 070825_Missouri activists step up to comfort ICE detainees_-18President Trump's mass deportation efforts have led to the arrests of tens of thousands of immigrants, some of whom end up at the Phelps County Jail in Rolla, Missouri. Now some local activists are trying to provide comfort and assistance to detainees stuck in an unfamiliar place. A group known as Abide By Love is providing ICE detainees in Missouri with food, hygiene products, clothing, and access to phone calls and texting to contact their families. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jonathan Ahl reports. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and ...
2025-07-0811 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 070725 - MON_Missouri's governor cut funding to Kansas City arts groupsMissouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget into law last week, approving more than $50 billion in spending. But he also stripped more than half a billion dollars out that had been approved by lawmakers, including for dozens of programs and projects in Kansas City. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love, Carter Galloway, and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can sup...
2025-07-0413 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY 070325 -thu_The immigrants who brought soccer to Kansas CityKansas City will be the smallest city in North America to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But it may not have embraced the sport at all, if not for the efforts of early immigrants who fought for the beautiful game — before there were even soccer fields to play on. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love, Carter Galloway and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg.
2025-07-0309 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY WED - 070225_Preserving Missouri's Night SkyPeople across Missouri and Kansas are losing their starry views to light pollution. But the right lighting decisions can help preserve night skies and benefit animal and human health. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Luke X. Martin. It is produced by Byron Love, Carter Galloway and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See omny...
2025-07-0209 minKansas City TodayKC Today - 070125 - TUE_Kansas City's IRS workers struggle after cutsMany federal workers in Kansas City have seen their jobs and departments cut and their work devalued under the Trump administration. We're bringing you another conversation about the Department of Government Efficiency's impacts in town, this time with a local union representative for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If you’re a current or former federal employee and you want to talk to KCUR about your work, email Nomin at nomin@kcur.org. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City...
2025-07-0112 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 063025 - Kansas City Chiefs and Royals Play Hard to GetThe Kansas City Chiefs asked the state of Kansas to extend its offer for a stadium funding incentives package, catching Missouri lawmakers off guard after they passed a funding measure of their own. But neither the Chiefs nor the Royals have made any location commitments yet. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kan...
2025-06-2811 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 062725 - FRI_ Trans kids grapple with bans on their medical careNext year, transgender teens in Kansas will no longer be able to access puberty blockers and hormone treatments for gender-affirming care. One family in Wichita is worried about navigating the changes. Plus, aircraft manufacturing is a big part of the Kansas economy, but new tariffs by the Trump administration have some companies scrambling. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gab...
2025-06-2712 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY_062625 - THU_Giving Kansas City kids a career boostAn organization that provides teenagers with internship opportunities has grown to be one of the metro's largest summer employers of youth. But are there enough positions to go around for students with the same dream career? Take a deep dive into ProX. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by bec...
2025-06-2609 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 062525 - WED_Investigating the cost of KCPD car crashes_-18The Kansas City Police Department pays out settlements for crashes for which it takes responsibility. A 10-month KCUR investigation uncovered how often Kansas City police wreck their vehicles — and the cost to taxpayers. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See om...
2025-06-2509 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 062425 - TUE_A Kansas City nurse's Middle East experienceAs missile attacks intensified between Israel and Iran last week, a Kansas City-area nurse was providing aid in Jordan. She describes her experience in the country situated between two warring nations. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas City Today by becoming a KCUR member: kcur.org/donate.See omnystudio...
2025-06-2412 minKansas City TodayKC TODAY - 062315 - MON_Sen. Josh Hawley has concerns about the 'Big Beautiful Bill'The U.S. Senate version of President Trump's so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” could ultimately have major budgetary consequences for Missouri, because of a provision capping a critical tax that helps pay for Medicaid. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley says he's concerned about the effect on rural hospitals. Contact the show at news@kcur.org. Follow KCUR on Instagram and Facebook for the latest news. Kansas City Today is hosted by Brian Ellison. It is produced by Byron Love and KCUR Studios, and edited by Madeline Fox, Emily Younker and Gabe Rosenberg. You can support Kansas...
2025-06-2113 min
Slate NewsWhat Next | Will Gaza’s Ceasefire Last?The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has held since January 19. Now, the second phase—negotiating Gaza’s future—is supposed to begin. But anger over the deaths of hostages and intrusions into the West Bank aren’t going to make it easy.Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Deep Shtetl, a newsletter about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe d...
2025-02-2732 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisWill Gaza’s Ceasefire Last?The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has held since January 19. Now, the second phase—negotiating Gaza’s future—is supposed to begin. But anger over the deaths of hostages and intrusions into the West Bank aren’t going to make it easy.Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Deep Shtetl, a newsletter about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe d...
2025-02-2732 min
Slate Daily FeedWhat Next | Will Gaza’s Ceasefire Last?The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has held since January 19. Now, the second phase—negotiating Gaza’s future—is supposed to begin. But anger over the deaths of hostages and intrusions into the West Bank aren’t going to make it easy.Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Deep Shtetl, a newsletter about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe d...
2025-02-2732 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisWho—and Why—Israelis Are ProtestingWill the deaths of six hostages mark a turning point in how Israelis view the war in Gaza—and how Netanyahu’s government is conducting it?Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep ShtetlWant more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnext...
2024-09-0528 min
Slate NewsWhat Next: Who—and Why—Israelis Are ProtestingWill the deaths of six hostages mark a turning point in how Israelis view the war in Gaza—and how Netanyahu’s government is conducting it?Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep ShtetlWant more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnext...
2024-09-0528 min
Roadcase PodcastEpisode 245: Lollapalooza Series Part 4 featuring Cults and Chance EmersonFor this final episode from Lollapalooza, and to bring the festival series of in-person interviews to a close, I sat down on the last day with Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin of Cults, and also had an amazing conversation with Chance Emerson. Cults’ music is both surreal and ethereal, but also grounded in down-to-earth songwriting to is striking in its simplicity and authenticity. Brian and Maddie have been at this since they were college students and now 15 years later, they’ve release their fifth full length album, To The Ghosts. They’re embarking on giant US tour and the...
2024-08-161h 18
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisDoes Netanyahu Have an Exit Strategy?Seven months into the war in Gaza, both the international community and many Israelis are demanding to know what Benjamin Netanyahu’s “day after” plan is. Observers are also wondering whether charges from the International Criminal Court will influence Israel’s approach—and whether the death of Iran’s president and foreign minister will change how Hamas fights.Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad...
2024-05-2226 min
Slate NewsWhat Next: Does Netanyahu Have an Exit Strategy?Seven months into the war in Gaza, both the international community and many Israelis are demanding to know what Benjamin Netanyahu’s “day after” plan is. Observers are also wondering whether charges from the International Criminal Court will influence Israel’s approach—and whether the death of Iran’s president and foreign minister will change how Hamas fights.Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad...
2024-05-2226 minManDogPodMore Weight w Beth Appel and Madeline WalterLadies, ask your man if he’s ever shaved his head in the fashion of male pattern baldness. Cardinal Redbird improv legends Beth Appel and Madeline Walter help us discover that it’s pretty common, tell us about their favorite part of the Salem Witch Tours, and Beth recounts an(ne) amazing celebrity encounter. Plus, NBA villain Christian Laettner helps Madeline through college.
Full episode and video available at patreon.com/YoureTheManNowDog !!
2023-10-0225 minWhat Next | Daily News and AnalysisHas Netanyahu Lost Control?This week, Israel’s far-right coalition government voted to strip the Supreme Court of the power to overturn “unreasonable” government actions and appointments. Protesters and experts alike worry it's the first step in a broader push towards gutting the judiciary altogether. Is Israel on the brink of authoritarianism? Guest: Yair Rosenberg, staff writer at The Atlantic, author of its “Deep Shtetl” newsletterIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Amicus—and you’ll be...
2023-07-2624 min
New Books in Children's LiteratureThe Children's Books Business: A Discussion with Elizabeth LawElizabeth Law has worked in the publishing field her whole life, first as an Editor at Viking Children’s Books and Puffin Books, as Associate Publisher at Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, then later as Publisher at Egmont USA, and more recently as the backlist and special projects editor at Holiday House Books for Young Readers. Elizabeth has also works as a professional consultant with writers and artists. In this wonderful follow-up interview, we talk about the advantages (and tribulations) of traditional publication, to those of self-publishing. You are welcome to contact Elizabeth at ElawReads.com, and Twi...
2023-07-1646 min
ManDogPod900 Tinder Dates w/ Madeline Walter + Drew SpearsThis week, we're delighted to have Madeline Walters (@madelinemwalter) and Drew Spears (@drewspurs) on the show to talk high volume Tinder daters, finishing your plate and working in animation.
2022-03-111h 01
Samtal om böcker10. Göran Rosenberg: Rabbi Marcus Ehrenpreis obesvarade kärlekEn grumlig lögn om att det var Marcus Ehrenpreis fel att Sverige inte hjälpte fler flyende judar. Kan det vara anledningen till att så få känner till rabbinen som präglade svenskt judiskt liv under två världskrig? När Göran Rosenberg upptäckte Ehrenpreis fann han en nyckel, inte bara till svenskt 1900-tal, utan också till sin egen judiska historia och identitet, berättar han i veckans avsnitt. Johanna Stenius berättar om böckerna som trendar på Tiktok. Programledare Lisa Tallroth.
Böcker som nämns i avsnittet:
Ett kort uppehåll på vägen från Auschwitz av...
2021-10-2342 min
The Boys and Invincible: A Podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesThe Boys Podcast Season 2 Episode 4It's a heartbreak time in The Boys Season 2 Episode 4. If there was an opposite to the Valentine's day episode of a show this would be it. The Boys Season 2 Episode 4 DetailsHead Writer and Developed by - Eric KripkeBased on the comic series from Garth Ennis and Darick RobertsonExecutive Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.Episode written by Craig Rosenberg Directed by Steve Boyum "Nothing Like It In The World" Synopsis Following two tip-offs from Mallory, Billy Butcher tracks down Becca a...
2020-09-111h 36
TV Podcast IndustriesThe Boys Podcast Season 2 Episode 4It's a heartbreak time in The Boys Season 2 Episode 4. If there was an opposite to the Valentine's day episode of a show this would be it. The Boys Season 2 Episode 4 DetailsHead Writer and Developed by - Eric KripkeBased on the comic series from Garth Ennis and Darick RobertsonExecutive Producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.Episode written by Craig Rosenberg Directed by Steve Boyum "Nothing Like It In The World" Synopsis Following two tip-offs from Mallory, Billy Butcher tracks down Becca a...
2020-09-111h 36
Shifting EarsProud to be EssentialJoin hosts Brittany Hoffman and Madeline Phipps as they look at how the transit industry is handling the pandemic around the globe. Then our producer, Mathr de Leon sits down with Valley Metro leaders, Scott Wisner and Rob Rosenberg, to learn more about the COVID response from the front line.
2020-08-1417 min
OvinologyJuneteenthWARNING: there is some language in this episode that I would not normally use. It is quoted primary source. This Juneteenth episode explores clothing and textiles of the 18th and 19th century, pertaining to enslaved people.University of Nebraska 2000 African American Women: Plantation Textile Production From 1750-1830 Karen Hampton, Textile Society of Americahttps://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1769&context=tsaconfhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-48624937 16 June 2019 Slavery: Welsh Weavers “Implicated in US Slave Trade” Neil Priorhttps://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1678&...
2020-06-2000 min
ManDogPodEpisode 19: Brown Wedding Palette w/Jessica Jean Jardine + Madeline WalterWoo mama! We feel very lucky to have Jessica Jean Jardine (@jjjla) and Madeline Walter (@madelinemwalter) joining us for the our newest episode wherein we discuss the perils of never throwing out sketch props, buying the wrong tuna, Madeline's bleach poisoning, and do scenes about:
A financially strained sketch performer
A disgruntled tuna buyer
Desperate cooking show contestants
An underdressed bridesmaid
Thanks for listening! If you'd like to feast your eyes on this episode, we have the Patreon exclusive video here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36178591/
Make sure to check out Jess's Kardashian recap podcast, Kardishin' It, fol...
2020-04-201h 11OvinologySheep of the ShireThis week we'll travel to the western border of England, where Shropshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire meet, to learn about the gentle and prolific Shropshire sheep.Ovinology is still open for business on Teespring and Patreon. PLEASE follow CDC guidelines and make the world a better place by staying home! You can order various sheepy sundries through us, which were inventoried and stored prior to the COVID-19 outbreak and are thus safe.https://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/origin-of-the-breed/https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/shropshire See acast.com...
2020-03-2300 minOvinologyCinnamon Roost FarmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinnamonroostInstagram: @cinnamonroostWebsite: www.cinnamonroost.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-03-0600 minOvinologySonoran Desert Dyed FiberA puppy named Mac, a dyer named Cheryl, and yarns dyed exclusively with plants from Arizona! What's not to love? Be sure to check out extra photos on Instagram: @ovinologyhttps://www.facebook.com/SonoranDesertDyedFibers/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-02-2600 min
New Books in PoetryFranny Choi, "Soft Science" (Alice James Books, 2019)Franny Choi’s book-length collection of poetry, Soft Science (Alice James Books 2019), explores queer, Asian American femininity through the lens of robots, cyborgs, and artificial intelligence. As she notes in this interview, “this book is a study of softness,” exploring feeling, vulnerability, and desire. How can you be tender and still survive in a hard and violent world? What does it mean to have desire when you yourself are made into an object of desire? What does it mean to have a body that bears the weight of history? Choi’s poetry contemplates such questions through the technology of poetic fo...
2020-02-2555 min
New Books in Asian American StudiesFranny Choi, "Soft Science" (Alice James Books, 2019)Franny Choi’s book-length collection of poetry, Soft Science (Alice James Books 2019), explores queer, Asian American femininity through the lens of robots, cyborgs, and artificial intelligence. As she notes in this interview, “this book is a study of softness,” exploring feeling, vulnerability, and desire. How can you be tender and still survive in a hard and violent world? What does it mean to have desire when you yourself are made into an object of desire? What does it mean to have a body that bears the weight of history? Choi’s poetry contemplates such questions through the technology of poetic fo...
2020-02-2555 minOvinologyWhen is a Breed a Breed?On our drive from Madrid Farm to Sonoran Desert, Sonja explained the origin of the California Red sheep (Tunis x Barbados Blackbelly). We then debated CVM Romeldale. Should a color qualify as a breed? Is a crossbred by any other name a rare breed? What do you think? Leave your comments on the Ovinology Instagram page or at patreon.com/ovinology!Photo by Sonja Pyne, Woolhalla Tunis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-02-1500 minOvinologyWool You Knit When It's 120?The desert conjures images of young Clint Eastwood, snakes, sagebrush, and extreme thirst. In Tempe Arizona, however, the local thirst is for fiber in every form! Welcome to Tempe Yarn & Fiber, arguably the BEST LYS I have ever seen. It's like a sorority you don't have to rush; they even have philanthropies! They'll open their doors, hearts, and stashes to you day or night, and they fully support and integrate local fibers throughout their beautiful shop.Sit down with your knitting, crochet, Tunisian crochet, weaving, spinning, or locally made soap and listen as Corri, Sonja...
2020-02-1300 minOvinologyAdventures in ShearingI'm back from Arizona, with stories and information and incredible photos to share! This week you'll hear the proposed ASI Animal Welfare guidelines for shearing, along with discussion about the industry. Then you'll visit Madrid Farms with me, where Mick Hofmann talks about his experience as a shearer in both Australia and the US.Madrid Farms: on Instagram as @anthonyraymadridMick Hofmann: on Instagram as @mickhofmannshearing or at mickhofmannshearing.comhttps://responsiblewool.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RWS-standard.pdf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-02-0600 minOvinologyThe Foothill Agrarian and His Flying MuleAs we prepare to convene in Arizona, it's only fitting to visit a shepherd, ecologist, and the President of the California Wool Growers' Association, Mr. Dan Macon. You can follow Dan's daily sheepherder updates on Instagram: @flyingmule. Cheviot, Shropshire, and BFL contribute to his three-tier system, so you can guess what we'll be learning about when I get back!http://flyingmule.blogspot.com/There was a bit of a glitch when Dan talked about carbon sequestration. For more on the subject, visit:https://www.iwto.org/news/carbon-sequestration-wool-producing-farmshttps...
2020-01-2300 minOvinologySteitzhof MerinosMeet John Steitz, civil engineer turned full time shepherd. He and his wife Carol raise champion natural colored Merinos in the Flathead Valley of Montana, surrounded by bears and wolves. How do they stay safe? How do you pick a llama off Craigslist? And how did Tulip, a thrifty ewe with little to recommend her, produce one of the best fleece carriers Montana has ever seen? All this and more on this week's episode.www.steitzhof.comhttp://www.blacksheepgathering.org/https://defenders.org/wild-placespatreon.com/ovinology
2020-01-1600 minOvinologyMulesingPLEASE click this link and leave comments AGAINST the proposed ban of over-the-counter antibiotic sales!This video does not show anything ghastly; it's an educational video showing how to crutch a non-mulesed Merino. Note how stretchy and wrinkly the lamb is, as well as how much wool is left on the rear end AFTER shearing! Can you imagine if that poor thing was left out all summer? Flies galore! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogTuP9qjvYI also want to highlight producers that have made the switch of their own accord: https...
2019-12-1300 minOvinologyMerinoI hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving. Today we're going to delve into the history of the breed that shaped (and continues to shape) the economy of several world powers. This will be the first in a long Merino-related series, which I plan to break up now and then with other breeds and topics. The breed is so influential it's going to take awhile to explore - but that's what you and I love to do!Song is Click Go the Shears, an Australian folk song that was very much a part of my childhood. Listen...
2019-12-0500 minOvinologyTa-ta, TunisGoats. Farm visits. Show sheep. And yes, Tunis. This is the final episode with Charis Bennett Walker of Tarheelbilly Farm. Also, can we just take a moment to celebrate that (while she certainly has a strong handsome supportive husband) we went THREE EPISODES without talking about men in agriculture?! HOORAY!Facebook: Tarheelbilly FarmInstagram: @tarheelbillyfarmerWebsite: tarheelbillyfarm.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-2000 minOvinologyTalkin' Tunis Part TwoWelcome back to Part 2 of our chat! In this episode, Charis talks about the history of the Tunis breed, her views on shepherding and the future of farming. Best strap yourself to the tractor - we get real.WARNING: VARIABLE AUDIO Some of this was recorded outside, because 7 hours is too long to not need to move around. Plus, a continuation of the quirks from last year. What does this mean for you? Well, I've done my best but I suggest listening on your laptop, tablet, or in the car, NOT directly in your earballs.
2019-11-1400 minOvinologyTalkin' Tunis with TarheelbillyCharis Walker, shepherdess of Tarheelbilly Farm, spent an entire wonderful day with me talking about her sheep, her views on farming, and a whole lot more! I am so excited to share her wisdom with the world in this first half of a two-part discussion.For substantial companion bonus content, subscribe to the Ovinology Patreon at patreon.com/ovinology See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-0800 minOvinologyBONUS EPISODE: Profile of a President as ProducerHey Ovinologists, this bonus episode got a little out of hand...like Jefferson's plans with sheep! It's relevant to our discussion of Tunis, so listen up and prepare for the amazing Charis Walker!Suggested Reading: https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/sheephttps://husheduphistory.com/post/165513923899/death-in-sheeps-clothing-thomas-jefferson-and See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-0700 minOvinologyRaisin' Sheep the Roman Way!Roll up your peplos and tighten your toga. You're about to start your own flock of Roman sheep! Thanks for listening, and happy Halloween!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orf_(disease)https://wesscholar.wesleyan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2663&context=etd_hon_theseshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1346-8138.13896https://www.botanical-online.com/en/natural-medicine/fever-remedies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-11-0100 minOvinologyEt ovium RomanumIn Part 1 of 2, we'll explore the history of Grecian and Roman sheep including food, fertilizer, fiber processing, and dyes. It's more fun than it sounds, I promise! Also, I'm your host, Madeline Rosenberg.http://factsanddetails.com/world/cat56/sub408/entry-6384.htmlhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/culture-magazines/textiles-greek-and-roman-worldhttps://wesscholar.wesleyan.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2663&context=etd_hon_theses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-10-1700 minOvinologyThe Origins of Our RelationsheepMore details on the domestication of Ovis Aries can be found here:https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/04/how-sheep-became-livestockhttps://www.thoughtco.com/when-sheep-were-first-domesticated-172635https://www.iwto.org/history-sheephttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_domestic_sheepPhoto credit Andreas Lambianidis, from rove.meFor bonus material, visit patreon.com/ovinology See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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No Extra Words one person's search for story24 Books of Advent Part 4Join the conversation on Instagramand Goodreads! Today's books on the Advent theme of "Love" are: Christmas in America by Nancy S. Grant. Crescent Books, 1991. The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: a Christmas Story by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Lisa Brown. McSweeney's Books, 2007. Mince Pie and Mistletoe by Phyllis McKinley, illustrated by Harold Berson. J.B. Lippincott Company, 1959. Come Let Us Adore Him by Robert J. Morgan. Thomas Nelson, 2005. The Biggest, Most Beautiful Christmas Tree by Amye Rosenberg. Western Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. The Twenty-four Days Before Christ...
2018-12-2324 min
Podcast | Big Planet ComicsPodcast #154
We talk our time at SPX, DC cancelling and saving titles, and a new Patsy Walker, Hellcat series!
Plus, we review all these books:
Common Curses/Common Blessings #2 – Maritsa Patrinos
Endless World – Lamar Abrams
The Feast – Anna Bongiovanni, Evan Palmer
Gang War #3 – Nick Liappis
Hyper Slum #1 – Julian May, Morgan Sawyer
Laffy Meal – Pranas T. Naujokaitis
Lorel – Kevin Panetta, Tait Howard
Lost Haven – Carey Pietsch
You Approach a Dark Manor – Tait Howard, Trevor Henderson, Madeline Rupert, Sam Heimer, Matthew Seely, Jared Morgan, Falynn Koch, Mais2, Aubrey Aiese, Kendall Goo...
2015-09-2400 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #221 - NEW RELEASES/RECENT ARRIVALS
The SFFaudio Podcast #221 – Jesse and Jenny talk about audiobook NEW RELEASES and RECENT ARRIVALS.
Talked about on today’s podcast:
“Spaaaaaaaaace and Military Sci-Fi and Aliens”, Humans by Matt Haig, Mark Meadows, Simon & Schuster Audio, Publisher’s Weekly, Jenny is a librarian, Douglas Adams, The Radleys, Boo Radley’s family?, The Simpsons Futurama Crossover Crisis, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Red Dwarf, Atticus Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird, a whole pile of stereotypes, Space Magic by David D. Levine, Tk’tk’tk, Escape Pod, aliens, Ancient China, Rewind, The Tale Of The Golden Eagle, are author collectio...
2013-07-151h 15