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Wilderness WavelengthEp 53- Northern Rockies Museum (Feat. Margaret Schultz)Margaret Schultz, the Operations and Programming Manager for the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage, joins us on this episode! Margarets' passion for history shines through and she tells us about some of the great things that are happening at the Museum. Scott Sunderwald takes us back in time as we break down the history of the Hinton area and the Northern rockies. Starting from as far back as 12,000 years ago and history of the ancient cultures, into the David Thompson era of the early 1800s, the fur trade, voyageur expeditions, the overlanders, and up into coal...2025-03-3057 min
Between The CoversBig Feelings in a Small British Town in George Eliot's MiddlemarchJay and Stacey discuss a novel dear to both of their hearts, George Eliot's Middlemarch, where marriage, aspiration, ambition and social class shape the lives of characters in a small English community in the 1800s. Eliot has written of England's past in her lovable novel, just as Edith Wharton has written of the Old New York of her childhood in Chaos Reader's pick this week, The Age of Innocence.
2025-03-1846 min
Beyond I DoA Son's Love with Guest Dr. George AckermanIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Dr. George Ackerman, founder of TogetherForSharon®, a movement created in memory of his beloved mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, who passed away from Parkinson’s Disease on January 1, 2020. George shares his journey from Brooklyn, N.Y., to Florida and how his mother's battle with Parkinson’s inspired him to take action. TogetherForSharon® reaches thousands nationwide, raising awareness, sharing hope, and connecting with the Parkinson’s community. Tune in to hear George’s story and learn how he’s making a difference by honoring his mother’s legacy and advocating for a cure.2024-12-1038 min
Great Reads: The George Ronald PodcastThe Science and Art of Being Human with Margaret AppaDo you consider yourself untalented when it comes to art or, for that matter, any creative activity? Were you told early on in your education that you lacked talent or ability, that your energies would be better re-directed into something more scientific or “academic”?In her new book published by George Ronald, Margaret Appa sets out to challenge our conventional definitions and understanding of science and art, offering a fresh perspective - rooted in the Baha’i teachings - that could revolutionize how we view human potential. Every individual, she suggests, possesses the capacity for both - if we...2024-07-1223 min
Don't Say ContentAdaptive Content Marketing is the Way Through This Mess (with George Chasiotis)When times are changin' the rigidity of prescriptive playbooks simply don't work. Instead, companies need adaptive strategies that enable them to capitalize on timely opportunities (the term "growth hacks" comes to mind - with shame), and experiment constantly all while making progress towards their growth goals. Is this the marketing utopia we've all been waiting for? Who knows, but we're excited to hear more about this new, more flexible approach from founder/CEO of Minuttia & GrowthWaves, George Chasiotis.Resources: Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.dontsaycontent.com/Created in partnership with Share Your G...2024-06-0554 min
Firing Line with Margaret HooverGeorge Conway explains why ‘narcissistic sociopath’ Trump is unfit for officeAs the end of Donald Trump’s first trial nears, Margaret Hoover sits down with conservative attorney and former Trump supporter George Conway to discuss the case and the prospect of another Trump presidency.
Conway defends the Manhattan prosecution, talks about watching Trump in the courtroom, and explains why he disagrees with those who say the case is driven by politics. He also argues Trump has received preferential treatment from the courts, including in the classified documents case overseen by Judge Aileen Cannon, who he says is “corrupt” and “not competent.”
Conway, whose ex-wife Kellyanne managed Tr...2024-05-2549 min
Places and Profiles Podcast with Adam CamacThe Life and Legacy of England's Controversial King Henry VIII with Author Margaret GeorgeMargaret George, author of "The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers: A Novel," joins host Adam Camac to discuss the life, legacy, controversies, accomplishments, wives, advisors, and kids of King Henry VIII of England. The show notes page for this episode can be found at placesandprofiles.com/22. 1:26 - The guest’s interest in King Henry VIII and her decision to write a book about him 3:19 - Overview of how King Henry VIII’s character changed over time and of just how complicated he was as a person 5:5...2024-04-2751 min
Cover to CreditsAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.This episode we discuss the classic Judy Blume novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and the 2023 film adaptation directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. This story perfectly highlights the trials and tribulations of puberty, family, and the mysterious pursuit of God, all while delivering amazing comedy and beautiful moments between friends and family.
2024-01-171h 22Cover to CreditsAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.This episode we discuss the classic Judy Blume novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and the 2023 film adaptation directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. This story perfectly highlights the trials and tribulations of puberty, family, and the mysterious pursuit of God, all while delivering amazing comedy and beautiful moments between friends and family.
2024-01-171h 22
The Readers & Writers PodcastReaders & Writers Podcast with Kathy GeorgeIn this episode, Jen Bowden is joined by Australian Gothic novelist Kathy George, to talk about her new book Estella.
Estella is a haunting and darkly beautiful retelling of Dicken's Great Expectations, in which the icily enigmatic anti-hero, Estella, tells her own story ... and changes the ending in this beguiling feminist take on a classic.
Estella is published by Harper Collins
Find out more about Kathy George
2023-08-2625 min
Tudors Dynasty & BeyondExploring the Lives of Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, and Cleopatra with Author Margaret GeorgeMargaret George writes biographical novels about outsized historical characters: Henry VIII, Mary Queen of Scots, Cleopatra, Mary Magdalene, Helen of Troy, and Elizabeth I. Her latest, The Confessions of Young Nero, will be published in March. All six of her novels have been New York Times bestsellers, and the Cleopatra novel was made into an Emmy-nominated ABC-TV miniseries.
*This episode first aired in 2019, and it was so much fun that I'd wanted to share with you again!
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Credits:
Host: Rebecca Larson
Guest: Margaret George
Edited by: Rebe...2023-05-1145 min
Sojourner Truth RadioSojourner Truth Black August special on George JacksonToday on Sojourner Truth we bring you our Black August Special featuring George Jackson. George Jackson was born in Chicago Illinois. He was one of five children. He was arrested in Northern California 1961 when he was 19 years old for allegedly attempting to rob a gas station at gun point for $600. He was sentenced to 1 year to life in prison and he spent the next 11 years in prison, most of those years were in solitary confinement.
While in prison George became a revolutionary, an organizer and an author. He along with fellow prisoner W.L. Nolan founded the Third World Coalition...2022-08-0357 min
Character ChaosRegina George: Classic Villains and Hoop EarringsThis week Rhiannon and Margaret discuss Regina George from the 2004 cult classic film Mean Girls. Regina is reigning Queen Bee of her high school, and a master manipulator whose power is threatened by new girl Cady. We discuss her authoritarian regime, her weird relationship with her mum and her potential to bully the X-Men. She’s considered to be a pretty iconic character, Rhiannon and Margaret even talked about her on their podcast once, it was awesome.
Support the pod - https://linktr.ee/characterchaos2022-07-122h 08Sojourner Truth Radio5.26.22-Sojourner Truth- George Floyd PanelToday on Sojourner Truth:
On this 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd we explore what has and has not changed to address police brutality of black lives, in Minnesota and nationwide. President Biden has just signed an executive order to address police misconduct but does it really have any impact on abusive police actions? We discuss this with our panelists Tristan Taylor, co-founder of the Minnesota-based organization Detroit Will Breath, an integrated, youth-led, militant organization fighting against police brutality and systemic racism in Detroit. Our other panelists joining us for the hour are teacher and Minnesota-based activist Marcia...2022-05-2656 min
These Books Made MeAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Send us a textJudy Blume didn't intend to write one of the most frequently challenged and banned books of all time when she penned Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. She just wanted to write a book that captured the trials and tribulations of adolescence, complete with girl talk about bras, periods, and boys. We wonder why the pretty tame discussion of puberty, and a storyline about an agnostic 12 year old figuring out her relationship with God, organized religion, and her family, continues to scandalize Americans who just keep challenging the book into the ALA...2022-03-241h 09