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Phoenix Daily News and Info Tracker"Celebrate Diversity, Creativity, and Community at Phoenix's Vibrant Weekend Events"Good morning, Phoenix! I’m Morgan Riley, here to bring you today’s top stories and a glimpse of what’s happening in our vibrant Valley of the Sun. Word on the streets of Phoenix is that we’re heading into a weekend filled with celebration, culture, and connection.Our lead story today: the highly-anticipated Rainbows Festival kicks off tomorrow at Heritage Square Park. This two-day event, often called "Arizona’s Greatest Street Fair," celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and diversity across the city. Expect live performances, over 150 exhibitors, local food trucks, and family-friendly activities. With more than 25,000 attendees expected...2025-04-0402 minPhoenix Daily News and Info TrackerPhoenix Police Chief Announcement and LGBTQ+ Rainbows Festival: A City Embracing Change and DiversityGood morning, Phoenix. This is Morgan Riley, bringing you the Word on the Streets of Phoenix. It’s Wednesday, April 2nd, and here’s what’s making headlines across the Valley of the Sun.We start today with a major development in local leadership. After years under interim command, Phoenix is expected to name a permanent police chief this month. The move marks a pivotal moment for the city’s police department, which has faced staffing challenges and controversy over use-of-force policies in recent years. Among the finalists are internal candidates as well as leaders from departments in Mesa and...2025-04-0203 min
The Hardcore TherapistThe Hardcore Therapist 78- Ray Harkins (100 Words or Less, Taken, Bloodguilt)On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I am thrilled to welcome Ray Harkins. Ray is the host of the influential podcast 100 Words or Less, where he dives deep into the stories of musicians, artists, and creatives. Beyond the podcasting world, Ray is also the lead singer for the melodic hardcore band Taken. We'll explore his journey through music, the evolution of the hardcore scene, and the intersection of mental health and creativity. Check out Ray's new band Bloodguilt!@xpurposex@100wordspodcast@takenband@bloodguilt_hc2025-03-281h 08
The Wheeler CentreRachel Kushner: Creation LakeRachel Kushner’s new novel Creation Lake tells the story of Sadie Smith, an American spy-for-hire working in the secretive world of privately contracted surveillance. Tasked with infiltrating a commune of anarchists in rural France, she becomes entranced by a mysterious cult-leader-like figure named Bruno Lacombe who believes that freedom from the pain of the modern condition can only be achieved through a return to the ancient past. Creation Lake is both a canny homage to French noir and an incisive critique of spy-novel clichés – more than that, it is stylish, witty and audaciously cerebral. Here, the tw...2025-03-1849 min
The Lotus LadiesSpecial Guest Matthew Harkins!We had the honor of talking with one of Blossom’s very own, Matthew Harkins! We had a great conversation getting to know Matthew! We talked about postural energy, sharing your light, and life in general!! Matthew is passionate about guiding people to understand themselves on a deeper level and is doing some amazing work bringing men together in the yoga community. Thank you for being here and being you Matthew!2024-01-2047 min
The Fall Line: True CrimeThe Twiggs County John Doe, Part 2: The Road to IdentityA re-release of our series on the Twiggs County John Doe, in hopes of bringing in new tips: The second episode covering The Twiggs County John Doe offers a deep dive into the science behind the cutting-edge--and most fascinating--techniques used in the identification of Does, and how these forensic advances might help in this middle Georgia case. We speak with isotopic expert Dr. Leslie Fitzpatrick, who is a biological anthropologist and bioarchaeologist and is a faculty member in the department of Applied Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst University. We also interview Dr. Kelly Harkins Kincaid, CEO...2023-03-0943 min
Mi Business MattersEp. 3: Michigan Budget Leaders - Hot Topics and Policy PrioritiesHost Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Senator Sarah Anthony, State Representative Angela Whitwer, and State Budget Director Christopher Harkins to discuss hot topics related to the state's budget and key priorities for 2023!2023-02-0715 minMi Business MattersEp. 2: Michigan Budget Leaders - General Budget ApproachHost Wendy Block, Senior VP of Business Advocacy & Member Engagement at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is joined by Senator Sarah Anthony, State Representative Angela Witwer, and State Budget Director Christopher Harkins to discuss the state's overall budget process, approach and expectations!2023-01-3112 min
On The Phone With Friends PodcastEpisode 2: I Want To Know What Love Is…But Can My Friends Show Me? Pt. 1On episode 2, the show opens with Melonee shouting out her mother’s home village that has mysteriously disappeared from existence but wtf are their reparations?! Speaking of which, why did Joe think $20K was enough and Black women are disproportionately impacted by student debt. Chile please! Natalie finds herself haphazardly a contestant on Thee Miss Black Ass America Pageant. What did she say that lead to her triumphant win?
OTPW/Friends welcomes Chandra Kamaria Harkins, Melonee’s artistic Black rage big sister-little sister kind of friend who loves to talk about love. How do we learn about love...2022-08-2948 min
The Bloody Bible PodcastRape, Murder, and MutilationIn this episode, Em and Caz turn their attention to a particularly bloody narrative - Judges 19-21 - which depicts gang rape, murder, dismemberment, and sex trafficking. By making connections with some contemporary cases of violent crime, they shine a light on the ways that toxic masculinity and patriarchy shape the horrific gender violence that’s portrayed in this biblical story. Show notesFind us on Twitter @BloodyBiblePod, on Facebook @TheBloodyBiblePodcast, and on Instagram @bloodybiblepodcast. You can also email the podcast at BloodyBiblePodcast@gmail.com.Our podcast music is ‘Stalker’ by Alexis...2022-07-2640 min
The Cinematic SchematicThe Official 2022 deadCenter Film Festival Sneak PeekToday kicks off our exclusive coverage of the 2022 deadCenter Film Festival! To help listeners prepare for what to expect, The Cinematic Schematic is joined by the deadCenter director of operations+festival, Miranda Patton, and the deadCenter director of programming, Sara Thompson, to discuss this year’s return to fully in-person activities before taking a look at all of the fantastic movies playing at this year’s festival. We also talk about all of the exciting parties and other festivities you won’t want to miss! What will the return to a fully in-person festival look like? What are the most e...2022-06-0222 min
Deadtime StoriezE198 I'm Just An Adult And My Life Is A NightmareWe're still flying high from our live-show, and we're also remote recording! (so please forgive the audio quality).
This week's first story comes with a **trigger warning** because Stephanie is talking about the "Troubled Teen Industry". In the early 2000-2010's you could find "troubled teens" all over daytime television (catch me outside, how 'bout that?). But the darker underbelly are the "schools" that exists to help "fix, or cure" these teens. Basically one big campus of Scared Straight, these schools are known for snatching kids in the middle of the night to whisk them away where they will be...2022-03-0345 min
Lady MoneyCommon Financial Mistakes -- an interview with advisor Frances HarkinsGuest – Frances Harkins, CFP, AIF www.wheelsupwealthinc.com Frances Harkins is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who has helped Bay Area families, individuals and business owners understand and solve their financial concerns since 2000. Working with those in a variety of professional fields, Frances devotes her time to developing long-term, trusting relationships with every client. In her position as Director of Financial Planning at Wheels Up Wealth, Frances takes pride in helping women gain greater confidence in money matters. In doing so, her goal is to help these clients feel empowered to effectively manage their financial resources.Host –...2021-09-0139 min
Broken Boxes Podcast"dear fellow settler colonizer," A Minus Plato broadcast. Episode 3"dear fellow settler colonizer," is a Minus Plato series, rebroadcast on Broken Boxes for STTLMNT Digital Occupation as resource archive directed towards education of settler ancestors who may like to more relationally engage with work created by and centering Indigenous artists, such as with the STTLMNT project. www.sttlmnt.org“The show will explore the transformative work of contemporary global Indigenous artists from the explicitly problematic perspective of the settler colonizer. By critically examining our complicity in ongoing structures of colonial violence, the show offers tools for settler colonizers to engage with Indigenous artmaking beyond positions of exploitation, appropriation and ot...2021-06-0357 min
Inquisikids DailyWho Was Clara Barton?Who Was Clara Barton? Clara Barton went from being a shy little girl to helping wounded soldiers during the Civil War to establishing the American Red Cross.
Sources:
Amazing Civil War Nurse Clara Barton, by Mary Dodson Wade, Enslow Elementary, 2010.
Brave Clara Barton, by Frank Murphy and Sarah Green, Random House, 2018.
The Life and Times of Clara Barton, by Susan Sales Harkins and William H. Harkins, Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2009.
https://www.redcross.org
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Send an audio message: anchor.fm/inquisikids-daily/message2021-05-2105 min
Running Around CharlotteAlessandra Ball James – everyBodies BalletWhen we think of strong, toned legs, we probably think of two types of athletes — runners, and dancers. They aren’t mutually exclusive, and our next guest on Running Around Charlotte is proof. Alessandra Ball James spent 15 seasons with the dance company at Charlotte Ballet, performing countless hours as a Sugar Plum Fairy and other incredible roles.
She also runs. (It’s true!) And she’s an entrepreneur, retiring from the ballet company in 2020 to open everyBodies Ballet with fellow dancer, Sarah Hayes Harkins. Talk about a dynamic duo! I bet they can dance circles around almost anyone i...2021-05-1822 min
The Martial Arts Woman PodcastSarah Tucker - New Children's Book Series on the Benefits of Martial Arts!"If this touches one person, I'm blessed!" - Sarah Tucker. Sarah talks about creating this lively book series for children based on martial art tenets. If you are an instructor, parent, or homeschool educator, you need to meet Harry & Friends! This fun Podcast discussion explores the behaviors and relationships of children through this powerful martial art book series that delivers relevant and important life lessons. Do not miss this enjoyable chat about entertaining kids and teaching martial art tenets through these adorable characters! We also talk about the obstacles of writing and publishing books.
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Congressional Dish210: The Afganistan WarThe Trump administration has made a deal with the Taliban which has been reported as "the beginning of the end" of the Afghanistan war... But is it? In this episode, an examination of Afghanistan's past helps us understand our current role in Afghanistan and by looking into the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, 2020 government funding law, and some key Congressional hearings, we get some insight into our possible future in terms of America's "forgotten war". Executive Producer: Sarah Judd Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links to contribute monthly or a lump sum via to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Pa...2020-03-081h 49
Reading WomenEp. 67 | Working Class StoriesFor June, Kendra, Autumn, and Jaclyn discuss books that feature working class stories. You can find the full version of the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript, on website.
Things MentionedThe Stella PrizeReading Women Month!Jaclyn’s BookTube ChannelInterview with Elizabeth CatteWest Virginia University Press
Books MentionedAppalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy edited by Anthony Harkins and Meredith McCarrollBlack is the New White by Nakkiah Lui (AU, Allen & Unwin)Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn WardHeartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah SmarshGhost Wall by Sarah M...2019-06-0540 min
Reading WomenEp. 67 | Working Class StoriesFor June, Kendra, Autumn, and Jaclyn discuss books that feature working class stories. You can find the full version of the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript, on website.Things MentionedThe Stella PrizeReading Women Month!Jaclyn’s BookTube ChannelInterview with Elizabeth CatteWest Virginia University PressBooks MentionedAppalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy edited by Anthony Harkins and Meredith McCarrollBlack is the New White by Nakkiah Lui (AU, Allen & Unwin)Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn WardHeartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Ea...2019-06-0541 min
Pediatric Physical Therapy - Pediatric Physical Therapy PodcastVolume 31, Issue 2, Part 11. Does Weight Status Impact Metabolic Health in Adolescents When Controlling for Physical Fitness?
Adolescent overweight and obesity and its correlation with metabolic syndrome—the collection of signs from simple tests that predict for diabetes, heart disease and other non-communicable conditions later in life—has been researched by a group of pediatric physical therapists and a multidisciplinary team from Wisconsin and North Carolina who looked at whether being physically fit—even though you’re overweight—can protect you.
INTERVIEWEE: Stacy Stolzman PT, PhD Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Concordia Wisconsin)
Co-authors: Joseph Skelton, April Harkins and Marie Hoeger Bem...2019-03-2739 min
Pediatric Physical Therapy PodcastVolume 31, Issue 2, Part 1 Does Weight Status Impact Metabolic Health in Adolescents When Controlling for Physical Fitness? Adolescent overweight and obesity and its correlation with metabolic syndrome—the collection of signs from simple tests that predict for diabetes, heart disease and other non-communicable conditions later in life—has been researched by a group of pediatric physical therapists and a multidisciplinary team from Wisconsin and North Carolina who looked at whether being physically fit—even though you’re overweight—can protect you. INTERVIEWEE: Stacy Stolzman PT, PhD Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Concordia Wisconsin) Co-authors: Joseph Skelton, April Harkins and Marie Hoeg...2019-03-2736 min
Funemployment RadioFER 2068: Matt DamonGUESTS: Ben Harkins, Steven Wilber, Jason Lamb. Today: No, we did NOT have Matt Damon in-studio, however Sarah had a dream about him and it was really weird, then Jason Lamb, Ben Harkins, and Steven Wilber joined us to talk about comedy, karaoke, and their event Fake it til you Make It, happening tomorrow night at the Ape Theater! Then more weird Matt Damon stuff. Have a great day!2018-08-1737 min
Style Is FreeKipit w/ Sarah Le Cam & Eliza HarkinsSarah Le Cam & Eliza Harkins discuss their award winning start-up Kipit that helps people keep it together by making sure they have their stuff before leaving the house.2018-05-3000 min
Lake Norman Business PodcastEP 4 - Sarah Harkins - Thrive Counseling - Lake Norman Business PodcastIn this episode, Danny and Richie sit down with Sarah Harkins, owner of Thrive Counseling and Wellness located in Mooresville, NC. Learn more at https://www.lknthrive.com. 2018-01-311h 01
Lake Norman Business PodcastEP 4 - Sarah Harkins - Thrive Counseling - Lake Norman Business PodcastIn this episode, Danny and Richie sit down with Sarah Harkins, owner of Thrive Counseling and Wellness located in Mooresville, NC. Learn more at https://www.lknthrive.com. 2018-01-3100 min
Front RowMaking Culture At HomeThe opening of V&A Dundee will be one of the big arts stories in 2018 and it's in Dundee that Samira Ahmed begins today's programme which looks at how arts organisations nationwide are seeking to make themselves open and relevant to their local communities. In Dundee, Samira visits the new V&A Dundee community garden in the company of volunteers Denis Harkins and Derek Cassie and Communities Producer Peter Nurick; she talks to Sarah Saunders, Director of Learning and Engagement at V&A Dundee, and Cameron Price about the museum's first public engagement project - Living Room...2018-01-0128 min
Hit the Mark!Episode 158: HtM at the 16th Annual Del Close MarathonThis episode is by far our longest episode ever! It also features genuinely thrilling moments are more! FEATURING (in order of appearance): Achilles Stamatelaky, Austin Rodrigues, Morgan Hill, Maritza Montanez, Eli James, Matt Dennie, Alan Starzinski, Brady O'Callahan, Andrew Warner, David Hensley, Jonathan Murray, Matthew Santiago Torres, Kaitlyn Jeffers, Line Guy Alex, Lane Kwederis, Matthew Alston, Mark Hudson, Johnny Harkins, Tony Cohen, Sarah Spear, Nikki Verdi, Manolo Moreno, Jeremy Wein, Jon Lunger, The Team Bear Golf, John St. Denis, Melissa Klein, Kyle Ewert, Jake Hyland, Martin Ryder, Jon Hess, Carlin Adelson, Harry Wood, Ben Gauthier, Jeremy Chao, Alex Song, Rachel...2014-07-022h 22