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Never Close the InquiryThe Quiet Coup: Interview with Professor Mehrsa BaradaranEpisode 3 - The Quiet Coup: Interview with Professor Mehrsa BaradaranThis is my conversation with Professor Mehrsa Baradaran, banking law expert and professor at the UC Irvine School of Law. We discussed Baradaran’s latest book, The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America, in which she seeks to explain the origins of why college graduates struggle to achieve financial security; why the government seems so inept in the face of natural disasters; and why so many seem to be barely getting by even as pundits tell us the economy is strong. Baradaran, an avowed progressive and...2025-02-171h 08
The Queer SpiritThe Magic of Enough with Amanda Yates GarciaAmanda Yates Garcia (she/her) is a writer, witch, and the Oracle of Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The LA Times, The SF Chronicle, The London Times, CNN, BRAVO, as well as a viral appearance on FOX. She has led rituals, classes and workshops on magic and witchcraft at UCLA, UC Irvine, MOCA, The Hammer Museum, LACMA, The Getty and many other venues. Amanda hosts monthly moon rituals online, and the popular Between the Worlds podcast, which looks at the Western Mystery traditions through a mythopoetic lens. Her book, Initiated: Memoir of...2024-09-2554 minThe Queer SpiritThe Magic of Enough with Amanda Yates GarciaAmanda Yates Garcia (she/her) is a writer, witch, and the Oracle of Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The LA Times, The SF Chronicle, The London Times, CNN, BRAVO, as well as a viral appearance on FOX. She has led rituals, classes and workshops on magic and witchcraft at UCLA, UC Irvine, MOCA, The Hammer Museum, LACMA, The Getty and many other venues. Amanda hosts monthly moon rituals online, and the popular Between the Worlds podcast, which looks at the Western Mystery traditions through a mythopoetic lens. Her book, Initiated: Memoir of...2024-09-2554 min
Queer GogglesPride in the Central Valley with Brian Poth & Nick VargasOn this episode of Queer Goggles, host Phae Lockwood (they/them) welcomes Executive Director Brian Poth (he/they) and Director of Development and Strategy Nick Vargas (he/him), co-founders of The Source LGBT+ Center. Earlier in 2024, Brian and Nick were announced as recipients of the esteemed James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. In this conversation, they share the joy they felt accepting the Award in Sacramento, as well as the immense positive impact the Award has had on The Source LGBT+ Center.Brian and Nick also reveal some exciting details about The Source's biggest annual event...2024-09-1632 min
Drinking Horn Meadcast#39 - Save Water, Drink Mead - A Choice of PurposeEpisode Title: Save Water, Drink MeadHosts: Nick Irvine and Evan AndersonIn this enlightening and entertaining episode of the Drinking Horn Meadcast, Nick and Evan dive into the eco-friendly benefits of choosing mead over other alcoholic beverages. With their signature banter and fun side tangents, they explore how mead production uses dramatically less water compared to beer, wine, and spirits.Listeners will learn about the often-overlooked water consumption involved in growing agricultural products for fermentable sugars in other drinks. By choosing mead, you’re not just enjoying a delicious beverage but als...2024-07-241h 08
Crazy Courage Business StoriesInterview with Carrie Irvine - Carrie Irvine CommunicationsCarrie Irvine, founder of Carrie Irvine Communications, shares her journey from creative advertising to marketing and PR. She discusses her passion for working with non-profit organizations and her role in creating a national campaign to help people facing eating disorders. The conversation also delves into the changing landscape of media and the impact of PR in the digital age. Carrie Irvine shares her journey from being a special events coordinator to owning her own marketing company and working with a Canadian jewelry designer. She also discusses her experience with philanthropic campaigns and girl empowerment initiatives. Carrie Irvine shares her...2024-06-101h 20
The Heavy Duty Parts ReportParts Cost Trends at the VMRS System LevelSend us a textEpisode 322: Tracking parts cost trends is vital in the heavy-duty parts industry. The last 6 months of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024 were flat or even down for many heavy-duty parts companies as the freight recession affected the industry. Encouragingly, there seems to be an uptick in activity over April and May which gives us hope of better months ahead.Our featured guests are Dick Hyatt, CEO and President, and Nick Pittinger, Director of Data Services, at Decisiv. They discuss the need for accurate data about parts costs, especially at...2024-06-1034 min
PoliticanaEp. 177 - Pro Palestine College Protests Divide America, George Santos Adopts Drag Persona, Jill Stein Arrested, Trump Found In Contempt Of Court, And More!Support Us Here! --> https://anchor.fm/politicana/support
Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for weekly political updates, analysis, and debates, often with a comedic twist. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday).
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The Nick Standlea PodcastLosing a Body Part: Hank WiseIn this episode of The Nick Standlea Show, Olympic swimmer Hank Wise, a world-record holder, takes us on an emotional journey recounting his life after losing an eye and bravely adopting a prosthetic one. He candidly discusses his fears, the struggle of adjusting, and the power of resilience.
Hank's stirring narrative revolves around growing up influenced by legends like Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles, and how losing an eye changed his life. He shares personal experiences ranging from the initial shock to the coping mechanisms and highlights his emergence as a stronger individual.
The discussion...2024-04-2350 min
Mind & MatterEpigenetics, Hormones, Endocrine Disruptors, Microplastics, Xenoestrogens, Obesity, Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics | Bruce Blumberg | 145Send us a textAbout the Guest: Bruce Blumberg, PhD is a Professor of Cell & Developmental Biology at UC-Irvine. HIs lab studies epigenetics, gene x environment interactions, hormones & endocrine disruptors, obesogens & environmental toxins, and more.Episode Summary: Nick and Dr. Blumberg discuss: Embryonic development; hormones and hormone receptors; estrogen & xenoestrogens; environmental toxins, obesogens, pesticides & contaminants; environmental causes of obesity; microplastics; how to avoid toxins in food & drinking water; and more.*This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.Support the show2024-03-141h 31