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The Beinart NotebookDo Our Rabbis Believe in God?Please consider supporting Medical Aid for Palestinians, which is trying to help Palestinians in Gaza and beyond.Friday Zoom CallThis Friday’s Zoom call, for paid subscribers, will be at 1 PM Eastern, our usual time. Our guest will be New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg. We’ll talk about Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party, and the politics of Israel-Palestine in the age of Gaza and Trump. Please join us.Cited in Today’s VideoUSAID, Cindy McCain of the World Food Program, and even Israel’s own officials refute the claim th...2025-07-2808 min
Science VsMass Shootings: How Do We Stop Them?Buffalo. Uvalde. Highland Park. These mass shootings keep happening. One side says the problem is the guns, and the other side says the problem is the people. Who’s right? And what policies might actually work to stop mass shootings? We talk to NSSF spokesperson Mark Oliva, gun control researcher Prof. Mark Gius, criminologist Dr. Jillian Peterson, and epidemiologist Dr. Veronica Pear. CN: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, in the U.S. you can call or text 988 to reach the government’s suicide and c...2022-10-1444 min
Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who TeachSeason Three Opener: Top Ten Luminous Literacy Workshop TipsSend us a textIt's the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall which for teachers and students is bittersweet. The laid back summer feeling slips away and the frantic fall frenzy rushes in. But the good news is after compiling last season’s top ten tips for a luminous literacy workshop, I can’t wait to pack up my beach bag and head back to the classroom. Here they are:10-Plan to Play from Jyoti Rajan Gopal and René Colato Laínez...2022-08-2646 min
Wax QuizzicalLauren Bonner with the songwriter of Lady Marmalade (Guy Montgomery) and Prawn Trawler Phil (Danielle Walker)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week comedian Lauren Bonner is back with the help of her brains trust: original songwriter of Lady Marmalade (Guy Montgomery, NZ) and Prawn Trawler Phil (Danielle Walker).Melbourne International Comedy Festival:Guy Montgomery: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/guy-montgomeryDanielle Walker: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/nostalgiahttps://www...2022-04-1947 minWax QuizzicalCarl Donnelly with Kim Jong Phil (Phil Wang) and Tulip the Swamp Girl (Nikki Britton)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week comedian Carl Donnelly (UK) is back with the help of his brains trust: leader of Central Korea Kim-Jong Phil (Phil Wang, UK) and swamp girl, Tulip (Nikki Britton).Melbourne International Comedy Festival:Carl Donnelly: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/carl-donnellyPhil Wang: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/phil-wang2022-04-1240 minWax QuizzicalGeorgia Mooney with French Director Robert de Cal de sac (Ben Russell) and conspiracy theorist Don Valentino (John Hastings)LIVE EPISODE RECORDING: Get tickets now for our live episode recording with contestant Mark Watson, and our brains trust of Chris Parker and Michelle Brasier https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/19887-------This week musician Georgia Mooney is back with the help of her brains trust: French Director Robert de Cal de sac (Ben Russell) and conspiracy theorist Don Valentino (John Hastings).Performing at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival:John Hastings: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows/john-hastings-do-you-have-any-ointment-my-john-hastingsBen Russell: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2022/shows...2022-04-0633 minWax QuizzicalLuka Muller with The Superbowl (Michelle Brasier) with Mrs Jessica Claus (Gillian Cosgriff)This week comedian Luka Muller is back to best his score of 3/10 by answering questions about the lunar new year, the Winter Olympic Games and Betty White.He's helped by this week's Brains Trust of The Superbowl (Michelle Brasier) and head of Christmas Incorporated Mrs Jessica Claus (Gillian Cosgriff) is back to to lend her business savvy to the team.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/102022-02-2240 minWax QuizzicalAlex Lee with Tabbouleh Frankincense (Cal Wilson) and Salvatore the Yarra Seal (Michelle Brasier)This week Alex Lee (The Feed, Win the Week, The Dragon Friends) takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz about the location of the Atlas Mountains, homophones and quotes from Australian Senators.She's helped by the Brains Trust: immortal mouse Tabbouleh Frankincense (Cal Wilson), and Salvatore the Yarra Seal (Michelle Brasier) who is quite the Cassanova.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Annie Louey 8/102022-01-2537 minWax QuizzicalNat Harris with the ghost of Gavroche from Les Misérables (Michelle Brasier) and Medusa (Damien Warren-Smith)This week Comedian and 2021 Golden Gibbo winner Nat Harris takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz!She's helped by the Brains Trust: The ghost of Gavroche from Les Misérables (Michelle Brasier) and the Greek Godess Medusa (Damien Warren-Smith), who both have superb french accents.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Annie Louey 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10 D...2022-01-0434 minWax QuizzicalSashi Perera with Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Director of Dads in the Mist (Ben Russell)This week Comedian and human rights lawyer Sashi Perera takes on The Saturday Paper Quiz, answering questions about the Solomon Islands, Greek Mythology and popular desserts.She's helped by this week's chaotic Brains Trust: Cousin Christmas (Michelle Brasier) and the Dad whisperer and conservationist Jancis Farrow (Ben Russell).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Matt Stewart 10/10* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Lou Wall 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10...2021-12-1442 minWax QuizzicalBen Knight with Calamari Jane (Michelle Brasier) and THE WITCH (John Robles)This week the big red comedian Ben Knight has no idea what is going on but has a crack at The Saturday Paper Quiz anyway.He's helped by this week's Brains Trust: Calamari Jane an octopus and drummer in a Nu Metal band (Michelle Brasier), and it's the return of THE WITCH! (John Robles) who is just as helpful as she was the first time she was on.Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Lloyd Langford 8.5/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Kirsten Drysdale 8/102021-11-0244 minWax QuizzicalSami Shah with Bondelle the train driver (Michelle Brasier) and Blake the cool camp counsellor (Clare Cavanagh)Comedian Sami Shah is back to try and beat his previous score of 5/10. Sami is helped this week by the Brains Trust of Bondelle the train driver, film and TV extra (Michelle Brasier) who has been stuck in Melbourne since her appearance at the Comedy Festival, along with Blake the cool camp counsellor (Clare Cavanagh).Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Tim Hewitt 10/10* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10* Scout Boxall 7/10* Jess Perkins 7/10* Annie Louey 7/102021-08-3134 minWax QuizzicalThe 50th Birthday episode with Comedian Tim Hewitt, and the Brains Trust of Sheryl (Michelle Brasier) and Sven Biltson (Zachary Ruane)This week, our 50th birthday episode which was meant to be live in front of an audience but the Lockdown had other plans. However it's still a special episode, where comedian Tim Hewitt marks his mark on the Quiz. He is joined by the Brains Trust of architecture podcast host Sven Biltson (Zachary Ruane) and Sheryl, Scottish fish and chip shop owner and breeder of Dandie Dinmont Terriers (Michelle Brasier). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley.The Leaderboard:* Vidya Rajan 8/10* Rob Mills 8/10* Prue Blake 8/10* Geraldine Hickey 8/10* Scout...2021-07-2052 min
Wax QuizzicalLIVE at Melbourne Comedy Festival w Michael Hing, hist ex-wife Michaelia Wank (Alex Lee) and train driver Bondelle ( Michelle Brasier)Recorded LIVE in front of a sold out crowd at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021. Tickets for future live shows at comedyrepublic.com.auKyran Wheatley and comedian Michael Hing are joined by Michael's ex wife Michaelia Wank (Alex Lee) and British train driver and film and tv extra, Bondelle (Michelle Brasier) to do the quiz from The Saturday Paper.See Wax Quizzical recorded live at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival!Tickets here: https://tccinc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/6180Where will they fit on the leaderboard:2021-03-291h 01Wax QuizzicalRobert "Millsy" Mills is joined by David Dimbleby from the BBC (Michelle Brasier) and Hot Bitch from High School, Ghougaih (Honor Wolff) Kyran Wheatley and actor Robert "Millsy" Mills are joined by David Dimbleby (Michelle Brasier) and Hot Bitch from High School, Ghougaih (Honor Wolff) to do the quiz from The Saturday Paper.Where will they fit on the leaderboard:Vidya Rajan 8/10Geraldine Hickey 8/10Annie Louey 7/10Woodes 7/10Matt Stewart 7/10Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10Michael Hing 6/10Josh Earl 6/10Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10Nath Valvo 6/10Jess Perkins 6/10Snorty Dog 6/10Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10Dave Thornton 5/10Danielle Walker 5/10Nick Cody 5/10Kirsty Webeck 5/10Luke McGregor 4.5/10Georgia Mooney 4/10Rhys Nicholson 4/10Rhys Nicholson 4/10Rhys Nicholson 3/10Daniel Connell 3/10Nazeem Hussain 3/10Brodi Snook 3/10Luka Muller 3/10E29 Geraldine H...2021-02-0739 min
Young Money with Tracey BissettEP174 2020 Lessons Learned; 2021 Predictions & TipsWhat a year it has been! Lots of ups and downs, and certainly not an easy one. To finish the year on a high note, I will be discussing several great things that have happened within Young Money and the world. I am so very thankful for you, loyal young money listeners, our fantastic guests, and all of you who provide support to me, the show, and Bissett Financial Fitness. Listen in as I go over the impacts of COVID-19, as well as what we can be hopeful for as we look toward 2021. You will learn the importance of...2020-12-2912 minWax QuizzicalRhys Nicholson is joined by President of the Society of Chodes Steven Manly (Ben Russell) and Paris Hilton (Michelle Brasier)Kyran Wheatley and comedian Rhys Nicholson are joined by President of the Society of Chodes Steven Manly (Ben Russell) and Paris Hilton (Michelle Brasier) to do the quiz from The Saturday Paper.Where will they fit on the leaderboard:Vidya Rajan 8/10Geraldine Hickey 8/10Annie Louey 7/10Woodes 7/10Zoe Coombs Marr 6/10Michael Hing 6/10Josh Earl 6/10Alexei Toliopoulos 6/10Nath Valvo 6/10Jess Perkins 6/10Miranda Tapsell 5.5/10Dave Thornton 5/10Danielle Walker 5/10Nick Cody 5/10Kirsty Webeck 5/10Luke McGregor 4.5/10Georgia Mooney 4/10Rhys Nicholson 4/10Rhys Nicholson 3/10Daniel Connell 3/10Nazeem Hussain 3/10Brodi Snook 3/10Alex Ward 2/10 Hosted on Acast. S...2020-12-1350 min
Young Money with Tracey BissettEP168 2020 Recap of Financial Fitness TipsIf you have been listening for a while, you know that I consider financial fitness to be a journey much like physical fitness. Financial fitness falls along a spectrum—on the far left you may be starting to learn about budgeting or saving, and on the far right of the spectrum, you may be a highly sophisticated investor. For most of us though, we are somewhere between the two in this journey together. So today, I want to revisit some of our most popular episodes of 2020, focusing on the sound advice from Michelle Jackson on building financial re...2020-11-1710 min
Partners for Better Communities (Virginia's DHCD Podcast)34. Michelle Coward ⇒ Advancing tenant safety by reducing lead hazards in RichmondAt the 2019 Virginia Governor's Housing Conference, we caught up with Michelle Coward, the operations manager for property maintenance code enforcement for the City of Richmond. "We're empowering residents," Michelle told DHCD's Rajan Engh. "Everyone deserves to live in a space free of lead hazards." Hear more in the full episode and visit www.dhcd.virginia.gov/lhr to explore what your community can do to address lead hazards.2020-10-2207 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights15: Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah's SpotlightI'm so honored to have the founder of The Melacast Network and the author of "she found herself and other things" join me in this episode. Ewurakua has an Instagram account, @raekua, that you absolutely need to follow so you can fall in love with her poetry. Our conversation goes deeper into two poems that you'll find on her account, both relating to family and culture. Ewurakua gives a lot of insight on what it means to have a collective identity as well as her thoughts on the kind of legacy that she'd like to leave behind one day...2020-07-3114 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights14: Dr. Jeremy Teissere's SpotlightFor the first time on this show, I don't have a student spotlight for you. Instead, I've asked a professor to join me: Dr. Jeremy Teissere. As the head of Muhlenberg College's Neuroscience department, he has many thoughts on how his discipline fits into the current anti-racism conversation spurred by the BLM movement. This episode delves into how our sensation and perception relates to White supremacy as well as how we can change social beliefs. These topics are intimately related to the way we collect data, so we also get into the power in subjecthood within scientific literature. Recording...2020-07-2925 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights13: Taj Singh's SpotlightThis podcast certainly tries to illuminate the many ways in which we are more alike than we are dissimilar, but this episode tries to educate on one of the ways we may be different: our education background. Across the country, there are underserved schools due to insufficient funding and lack of adequate resources, thereby setting up its students with a disadvantage. Taj sought out to change that in his own way, through the Teach for America program. We talk about his passion for teaching and how his journey led him to TFA. Our conversation also gets into the topic...2020-07-2726 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights12: Renee Audrey's SpotlightThis episode's guest comes from a family of healthcare professionals . . . but she deviated from that legacy and chose her own: a career in music & communications. Renee is a singer-songwriter and the host of her own podcast, Fine-Tuned: Between the Lyrics. In her interview, we talk about the common thread she's found between healthcare + communications as well as key insight about her songwriting process. Our conversation also goes in-depth into the complicated nature of vulnerability that music affords us. You can find her podcast on Spotify or Anchor and her Instagram account @btn.the.lyrics. This interview aired on...2020-07-2324 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights11: Olivia Liu's SpotlightOlivia joins me in this episode to talk about how she wrote an entire novel . . . in one month. Yes, you read that correctly. One month. And she managed to do it in April so, yes, the pandemic was happening even while she was drafting. But after talking to Olivia about it, the idea of achieving such a feat began to seem a bit manageable. She breaks down how she stays productive; in fact, she even details how to view the creative process through a scientific, data-driven lens. Also, Olivia works in the publishing industry and so she gave me...2020-07-2120 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights10: Rebecca Shear's SpotlightI still remember when the conversations on campus changed from "the coronavirus isn't going to be a problem in the U.S." to "we need to leave college and go back home" . . . it was when the virus took a toll on Italy. And while that meant I had to cancel my spring break trip to the country, it was a vastly different experience for Rebecca who was studying abroad there, in Florence, at the time. In this episode, I get to learn more about her perspective of COVID-19 while living in Italy. We also talk about the value in...2020-07-1821 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights9: Amisha Datta's SpotlightYou may have heard about studying abroad for a semester, but this episode's guest was supposed to be abroad for a full academic year! Well.. most of it, at least. Amisha was in London for the fall term, and then Dublin for the spring. While in England, she was able to explore the differences and similarities in being a South Asian-American in the UK vs. in the US. Her interview also goes into the perception of COVID-19 while she was in Dublin, and what it was like to have to abruptly travel home. Our conversation taught me a lot...2020-07-1724 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights8: Brooke Weber's SpotlightIn this episode, you get to eavesdrop on my conversation with the former editor-in-chief of The Muhlenberg Weekly. Brooke recounts the long production nights every Tuesday and how she found a family along the way. We also get into what it takes to carry stories forward, especially since it requires an unbiased take on news that often carries several perspectives. If you were ever wondering what it takes to run a college newspaper, this interview is for you. My conversation with Brooke reminded me of the power in student voices; just take a look at muhlenbergweekly.com for proof...2020-07-1620 min
The Media ShowWho cares about local news?As job cuts are announced by Reach, the UK’s largest regional newspaper publisher, Amol Rajan looks at initiatives to fund local journalism. Also in the programme, is TikTok the new Huawei?Guests: Karin Goodwin, co-editor of The Ferret, Ian Carter, editorial director of the Illife Media Group, Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary of the National Union of Journalists, Hugh Schofield, BBC correspondent in Paris, and Dr Tim Stevens, lecturer in global security at King's College London.Sound engineer: Nigel DixProducer: Richard Hooper2020-07-1528 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights7: Das' SpotlightIn this episode, I get to have a conversation with one of my favorite artists: das. She is a pop-soul singer-songwriter and her style combines Pop, Soul, Classic Rock, and Bollywood... so, naturally, I'm in love with her music. But what really inspires me about her is the fact that das is pursuing her dream while in college! Online zoom classes were draining, and yet she somehow managed to release her latest single, "tired," while in quarantine. Her interview goes more in-depth into her creative process as well as some advice on how to follow your passion. You can...2020-07-1417 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights6: Robin Chodak's SpotlightAs though surviving a global pandemic wasn’t difficult enough, many Asian-Americans must also face another virus: racism. In this episode, Robin talks about the #HateisaVirus campaign, a movement created to combat the xenophobia against Asians spurred by the onset of COVID-19. He is the co-president of Muhlenberg’s Asian Students Association, a Resident Advisor, the vice president of the Men of Color Network, and the president of the Emerging Leaders Council. His thoughts on student leadership and allyship hold plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to show solidarity from a distance. This interview aired on my radio show on M...2020-07-1222 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights5: Adebisi Adetoye's SpotlightAs a student leader at Muhlenberg College, Adebisi has plenty of experience in enacting change at a personal level. So when Black Lives Matter and COVID-19 require changes from our college, her positions give her the opportunity to aid the school in its response. She is on the Student Conduct Board; she is a Resident Advisor; she is a member of the Bias Resource & Education Team (BRET). But, above all: she is a Black woman. In her interview, Adebisi details how her racial identity informs her perspectives and what that means for her when trying to advocate for...2020-07-1130 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights4: Laura Styer's SpotlightBack in March, when Muhlenberg students were booking plane tickets or packing their cars, Laura decided to remain in her off-campus house. She watched as the final semester of her senior year transitioned into an online format. It seemed like the world was coming to a standstill as everyone began working from home. But Laura continued to be on the move, as she managed her contactless gardening business where she landscapes for a predominantly older clientele. In her episode, she tells me about what it's like to try to run this business and also about how going on walks...2020-07-1014 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights3: Ashley DiMeo's SpotlightFor many people, COVID-19 changed their lives in myriad ways; but for Ashley, her routine didn't change. In the third episode of the podcast, we hear about Ashley's experience as a healthcare worker at a mental hospital. When her friends and family began to shelter-in-place, she continued to go to work while also taking online college classes. She sheds light on both her concerns about the lack of protective guidelines in her workplace as well as the coping strategies that have aided her in persevering. You can find her on Instagram @ashdozik . My radio show aired this episode...2020-05-2813 min
Politics of COVID-19 Podcast - The SyllabusMigration and Labour Struggles (AfterCorona #7) Podcast: Urban Political Podcast (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Migration and Labour Struggles (AfterCorona #7)Pub date: 2020-05-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationExperiences in India and Canada
How is the pandemic affecting conditions of labour and migrant workers? How are Unions and other organisations reacting? In this wide-ranging and forensic discussion with Michelle Buckley (Toronto), Rajan Pandey (Bangalore) and Ritajyoti Bandyopadhyay (Mohali) tell us about on-going struggles around mobility and labour in Canada and India. We hear about how the Indian state is...2020-05-2142 min
Continental Drift: Student Spotlights2: Ruhani Singh's SpotlightThis episode's all about Ruhani, an international student from India. When Muhlenberg College had to close due to COVID-19, Ruhani was left with two options: pack for a month or for the rest of the semester. So, in about 24 hours, she and her friends packed up her room, left a few things in storage, and she left for India. In our conversation, she tells me about what it was like to watch her life change in a whirlwind and what's stayed constant. You can find her on Instagram @ruhani_15 ! My radio show aired this episode on May 4, 2020.
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Continental Drift: Student Spotlights1: Roshni Patel's SpotlightIn this episode, Roshni tells me about her COVID-19 transition from on-campus to on-line and how that's affected her. We also talk about how to change our standards of productivity rather than holding ourselves to pre-pandemic expectations. She also shared some tips with me on cultivating moments of appreciation daily. You can find her on Instagram @ropatel12 and @ropatelphotography ! My radio show aired this interview on May 4, 2020.
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Urban Political PodcastMigration and Labour Struggles (AfterCorona #7)Experiences in India and Canada
How is the pandemic affecting conditions of labour and migrant workers? How are Unions and other organisations reacting? In this wide-ranging and forensic discussion with Michelle Buckley (Toronto), Rajan Pandey (Bangalore) and Ritajyoti Bandyopadhyay (Mohali) tell us about on-going struggles around mobility and labour in Canada and India. We hear about how the Indian state is seeking to unravel regulation and working rights under the guise of enabling the economy to deal with the crisis and how the situation is deepening inequalities and conflicts around ethnicity and religion. We also discuss how labour organisations...2020-05-1642 min