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Keen On AmericaCatching More Than Passes From Bobby: Stephen Schlesinger on what RFK Can Still Teach America"He went around the table asking us, 'Do you still believe in God?' — this was 1967, he was already being considered for the presidency. Why would a man of this intensity and ambition be talking about these issues?"About the GuestStephen Schlesinger is an American historian, author, and foreign policy analyst. The son of Arthur Schlesinger Jr.—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and special assistant to President John F. Kennedy—and grandson of Arthur Schlesinger Sr., he grew up at the centre of one of America's most distinguished intellectual families. Schlesinger is the author of Act of C...
2026-02-0649 min
Truce - History of the Christian ChurchAn American Coup in GuatemalaGive to help Chris make Truce
Given the recent events in Venezuela, I have decided to run a classic episode from season 3. The question of our era is not "why did we do this?" but "why do we keep doing this?" Why does the United States continue to overthrow other countries?
God willing, I'll be back next week with a new episode about Pat Robertson.
Discussion Questions:
What threat did President Jacobo Arbenz pose to United Fruit?
United
Fruit owned many utilities in Guatemala from the...
2026-01-0641 min
Elm TownElm Town 88 – Wonder: Unconscious bias with Felienne HermansFelienne Hermans relates her journey in programming—writing The Programmer's Brain, uncovering biases within computing culture & herself, and building the multilingual, gradual-syntax programming language Hedy. We even dip into AI (trigger warning) and dumb phones.Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: elmtown@logisticallyinc.com.Music by Jesse Moore.Edited by Toni Cañete.Recording date: 2025.04.08GuestFelienne HermansShow notes[00:00:26] Sponsored by Logistically[00:00:48] Introducing Felienne HermansHedy - Textual programming made easyThe Programmer's Brain by Felienne Hermans"How to teach programming (and other thi...
2025-12-161h 44
Listen To The MovieFrank, Fassbender, And A Few Transforming Robots (w/ Morgan Schlesinger)I've always dreamed that one day I'd have a guest who shared my vision for creating an extremly likeable podcast. Hosted by Anthony Armentano with Morgan Schlesinger TikTok: Listen To The Movie Email: listentothemovieshow@gmail.com Show Artwork By Ryan Barr at RyanBarrDraws Build Your Own Head Tracklist: Jon's Crap Songs - Domhnall Gleeson Tuft (Credits) - Michael Fassbender & Stephen Rennicks Welcome To Vetno - Rennicks Lay An Egg - The Soronprfbs & Rennicks Frank's Cacophony - Fassbender & Rennicks Secure The Galactic Perimeter - The Soronprfbs & Rennicks...
2025-12-012h 06
Star-Spangled StudiesFrom Rags to Riches: The Remarkable Rise of Sam the Banana ManThe narrative arc of Samuel Zemuri, more commonly known as Sam the Banana Man, illuminates the complex interplay between entrepreneurial ambition and the insidious machinations of corporate imperialism. Emerging from the docks of Mobile, Alabama, this penniless immigrant transformed a mere observation of discarded fruit into a burgeoning empire, ultimately orchestrating a coup in Honduras to secure his dominance in the banana trade. Yet, his ascent was not merely a tale of individual triumph; it serves as a poignant exploration of how personal ambition can intersect with, and indeed manipulate, the very fabric of national sovereignty and international relations...
2025-09-1536 min
SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypicalThe Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 11th September 2025
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It’s a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future.
Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you migh...
2025-09-122h 29
Guardians of the FutureIt's Promotion TimeGuardians of the Future is back!We're talking about the promotions in the Cleveland Guardians system including Travis Bazzana, Cooper Ingle, Ralphy Velazquez, Rafe Schlesinger and more.The show also dives into the Guardians trading for RHP Khal Stephen at the trade deadline for Shane Bieber.We also recap the 2025 MLB Draft Class by the Cleveland Guardians.Wrapping up the show, we talk about the potential Arizona Fall League participants for the Cleveland Guardians.Subscribe to Next Year in Cleveland...
2025-08-1141 min
Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"Discover A New Musical with Sam Norman, Eliza Randall and Alie B. Gorrie (Echolocation)Echolocation is a road trip musical in the dark. A teenage love story without a map. Echolocation is a musical performed in pitch blackness.Ethan and Sadie are best friends, but they have little else in common. He’s serious, she’s goofy. He works after-school jobs, she has a rooftop hot tub. He’s sighted, and she’s completely blind. One thing they share is that they’re totally sick of life in safe, suburban Las Vegas. And so, to enjoy a last gasp of freedom before their SAT scores come back, they l...
2025-08-0332 min
Le pitch était presque parfait28 - AVRIL 2025 - LE COMPTOIR TIME MACHINEInscrivez-vous à la newsletterXad et Quentin te proposent un tour des sorties du mois au cinéma, il y a 10 ans, 20 ans, 30 ans, 40 ans et 50 ans. Avril 2015Fast & Furious 7 de James WanShaun le mouton de Richard Starzak et Mark Burton (IV)Journal d’une femme de chambre de Benoit JacquotIndian Palace - Suite royale de John MaddenPourquoi j'ai pas mangé mon père de Jamel DebbouzeRobin des bois, la véritable...
2025-04-2809 min
CBS Mornings on the GoPotential Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Americans | Advice for Student Loan Borrowers Amid Uncertainty Over Dept of Education | Family of Stephen "tWitch" Boss Speaks OutCBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the potential impact of the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by President Trump.President Trump is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education with the help of billionaire Elon Musk, potentially causing major disruptions for Americans paying student loans. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received nearly $300,000 in donations for his defense so far. Some supporters say it shows how angry people are about...
2025-02-1146 minCBS Mornings on the GoPotential Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Americans | Advice for Student Loan Borrowers Amid Uncertainty Over Dept of Education | Family of Stephen "tWitch" Boss Speaks OutCBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the potential impact of the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports imposed by President Trump.President Trump is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education with the help of billionaire Elon Musk, potentially causing major disruptions for Americans paying student loans. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received nearly $300,000 in donations for his defense so far. Some supporters say it shows how angry people are about...
2025-02-1146 min
Slate HistoryCulture Gabfest: Can Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-3059 min
Slate Culture FeedCulture Gabfest: Can Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-301h 01
Culture GabfestCan Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-3055 minCulture GabfestCan Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-3054 minSlate Culture FeedCan Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-3054 minCulture GabfestCan Stolen Artifacts Return Time?On this week’s show, Slate senior editor Rebecca Onion sits in for Julia Turner. First, the hosts examine Dahomey, an audacious new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Mati Diop (Atlantics.) With a one hour, eight minute run time, Dahomey is an incredibly rich text in a very small package, and contemplates the repatriation of 26 royal treasures plundered from the Kingdom of Dahomey as they journey back to their homeland, which now lies within the Republic of Benin.Then, the three dive into Netflix’s Death, Let Me Do My Special, a one-woman show performed and written by Rachel...
2024-10-3058 min
Global Connections Television PodcastStephen Schlesinger, Foreign Policy Expert United Nations and International IssuesSteve Schlesinger is a Fellow at the Century Foundation in New York City. Mr. Schlesinger authored "Act of Creation: Founding of the United Nations," and is an expert on the UN and international issues. The UN was created out of the ashes of WW2. Initially, the UN dealt with security and war challenges, but now helps move aircraft, ships, mail, and weather information globally, as well as combats the climate crisis and diseases, assists refugees, migration issues and confronts every major international problem. In September, the UN will conduct a Summit of the Future to address 5 areas: financial...
2024-08-2122 min
Blockbusters and Birdwalks“She Done Him Wrong” (1933), a conversationGarrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa glory in Mae West as the avatar of Pre-Code Hollywood***Referenced media:“Looney Tunes” (Leon Schlesinger, Hugh Harman, and Rudolf Ising, 1930-now)“Angels with Dirty Face” (Michael Curtiz, 1938)“I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang” (Mervyn LeRoy, 1932)“Call Her Savage” (John Francis Dillon, 1932)“Safe in Hell” (William A. Wellman, 1931)“Footlight Parade” (Lloyd Bacon, 1933)“Scarface” (Howard Hawks, 1932)“Tarzan the Ape Man” (W.S. Van Dyke, 1932)“The Story of Temple Drake” (Stephen Roberts, 1933)“The Jazz Singer” (Alan Crosland, 1927)“King Kong” (Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, 1933)“Gabriel Over the White House” (Gregory La Cava, 1933)Audio q...
2024-03-2125 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - A Question of FaithThe UN CHARTER: A Question of Faith “The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” SAN FRANCISCO -- Our third and final episode of the podcast series “Act of Creation” is ready for your ears. It’s a fitting end to a great journey. Episode 1 looks at the years leading up to the famous San Francisco Conference of 1945, when the Charter was signed and the United Nations was born; the episode then moves up to the Conference’s opening day on April 24. Episode 2 dives into the Conference itself, showing the intense diplomatic maneuvering as well as the ambitiou...
2024-02-1736 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - A Question of FaithThe UN CHARTER: A Question of Faith
“The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
SAN FRANCISCO -- Our third and final episode of the podcast series “Act of Creation” is ready for your ears. It’s a fitting end to a great journey. Episode 1 looks at the years leading up to the famous San Francisco Conference of 1945, when the Charter was signed and the United Nations was born; the episode then moves up to the Conference’s opening day on April 24. Episode 2 dives into the Conference itself, showing the intense diplomatic maneuvering as well as the ambitiou...
2024-02-1736 min
Von Lanzen und Luftschiffen - Geschichten aus Mittelalter und NeuzeitTeil 2: Die BananenkriegeSend us a textDemokratien fallen, Rebellen erheben die Waffen, Städte brennen - alles für die Bananen. In der zweiten Folge zu denen Bananenkriegen schauen sich Basti und Max an, wie die Konflikte in Mittelamerika und der Karibik ausgetragen wurden, wer beteiligt war und wie all das so viel unserer modernen Welt schuf.Worauf wir uns beziehen:Bucheli, Marcelo: Enforcing Business Contracts in South America. The United Fruit Company and Colombian Banana Planters in the Twentieth Century, in: The Business History Review 78 (2004), S. 181 – 212.Colby, Jason M.: “Banana Growing and Negro Management”. Race, Labor and...
2024-01-281h 10
CBS Mornings on the GoVoting Underway in New Hampshire Primary | Crystal Hefner on Life Inside the Playboy Mansion | Oscar Nominations
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil is talking to New Hampshire voters in the state's biggest city as they head to the polls today. It's a two-person race in the Granite State, with former President Donald Trump expected to beat former former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.A declining number of Americans identify as patriots, and in New Hampshire, some voters in the nation's first primary have a complicated relationship with the word. Measles were eradicated in the United States decades ago, but decreased vaccination rates have threatened the country's herd immunity...
2024-01-2339 min
CBS Mornings on the GoVoting Underway in New Hampshire Primary | Crystal Hefner on Life Inside the Playboy Mansion | Oscar Nominations"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil is talking to New Hampshire voters in the state's biggest city as they head to the polls today. It's a two-person race in the Granite State, with former President Donald Trump expected to beat former former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley.A declining number of Americans identify as patriots, and in New Hampshire, some voters in the nation's first primary have a complicated relationship with the word. Measles were eradicated in the United States decades ago, but decreased vaccination rates have threatened the country's herd immunity...
2024-01-2335 minVon Lanzen und Luftschiffen - Geschichten aus Mittelalter und NeuzeitTeil 1: Die BananenkriegeSend us a textBananenkriege und Bananenrepubliken sind heute Witze, doch was waren die Bananenkriege tatsächlich? Warum würde man darüber kämpfen? In erstem Teil der Folgen über die Bananenkriege schauen sich Basti und Max an, wie die Bananenrepubliken zustande kamen, was die Geschichte der Staaten in Mittelamerika damit zu tun hatte und wie Firmen eigene Kolonialreiche im frühen 20. Jahrhundert erbauten.Bucheli, Marcelo: Enforcing Business Contracts in South America. The United Fruit Company and Colombian Banana Planters in the Twentieth Century, in: The Business History Review 78 (2004), S. 181 – 212. Colby, Jason M.: “Banana Grow...
2024-01-211h 05
48 HoursStolen Dreams
Jeanne Callahan of Rockville Centre, Long Island waited for her husband, Stephen Trantel, to return home from a day of fishing in November of 2003. Hours later, she received a call telling her that Stephen was alive, but was under arrest. Police told Jeanne that Stephen had committed ten bank robberies. “48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/11/2009. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays, and stream on demand on Paramount+.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
2023-11-3048 min
Daily Comedy News with Johnny MacMatt Rife stepped in it again - hear what he said PLUS Mia Khalifa vs, Iliza SchlesingerMatt Rife and an infamous terrorist in the same news story? Yep.Mia Khalifa vs. comedian Iliza Schlesinger Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious refusal to host Marjorie Taylor Greene on his show Stephen Colbert's cancelled shows due to a ruptured appendix.We also take a look at Bill Engvall's reasons for moving to Utah, Gabriel Iglesias's health improvements, Desi Lydic's experience guest-hosting The Daily Show, and a brilliant AI misunderstanding with Julia Louis Dreyfus. Also mentioned are Tiffany Haddish's DUI vow, Matt Rife's controversial comments on hate and jealousy, and Roseanne Barr's VP aspiration.
2023-11-2911 min
Another Book on the Shelf126 - Sordidez by E.G. CondéIn Episode 126, Gen and Jette team up with indie publisher Stelliform Press. They generously sent us a copy of their recent release Sordidez by E.G. Condé, which follows different members of communities trying to survive in a world ravaged by war and climate catastrophe.
Show NotesWe first heard about Stelliform Press at last year's Word on the Street festival. They publish stories that centre climate change and environmental justice. The book about Guatemala that Gen couldn't remember the name of is Bitter Fruit by Stephen Schlesinger. It details the CIA's operation to o...
2023-08-0258 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - Hammering Out the UN CharterOur latest episode of “Act of Creation” takes listeners deep into conversation with Stephen Schlesinger, author of the book of the same name, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this September and chronicles the birth of the United Nations through the signing of the UN Charter. That is arguably the moment when the UN was born, at the end of a two-month conclave that began on April 25, 1945, most famously referred to as the San Francisco Conference. The second episode of our three-part series moves from the human flavor of the first episode, where we put the conference into historical context, setting the...
2023-07-2833 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - Hammering Out the UN CharterOur latest episode of “Act of Creation” takes listeners deep into conversation with Stephen Schlesinger, author of the book of the same name, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this September and chronicles the birth of the United Nations through the signing of the UN Charter. That is arguably the moment when the UN was born, at the end of a two-month conclave that began on April 25, 1945, most famously referred to as the San Francisco Conference.
The second episode of our three-part series moves from the human flavor of the first episode, where we put the conference into historical context, setting the...
2023-07-2833 min
Drinking on the EdgeThe American Spirit of Rye WhiskiesFollowing a decades-long career as a book editor for the likes of Dan Rather, Stephen Hawking, and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. while founding the Hudson Chatham Winery, Carlo DeVito took it upon himself to venture into authoring several successful books about American spirits and other matters. He also is a winemaking consultant to New Jersey wineries.
In this episode of Drinking on the Edge he shares some of rye's illustrious history, agricultural significance, and reasons why it's in the midst of a resurgence of popularity. Historic and technical details abound coupled with broad strokes of amusing anecdotes.
2023-07-2400 min
Free Audiobook: Because Folding Laundry Is More Exciting With a StoryV Is For Victory - Craig NelsonListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: V Is For VictoryAuthor: Craig NelsonNarrator: Stephen GraybillFormat: UnabridgedLength: 15:00:46Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-23-2023Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioGenres: History, Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, North America, MilitarySummary:A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2023
“Belongs in the library alongside the histories and biographies of Martin Gilbert, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., and David McCullough.” —Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Horse Soldiers
In this epic and definitive histor...
2023-05-233h 00
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - Setting the SceneThis is the first part of our three part podcast series about the founding of the United Nations, featuring Stephen Schlesinger, author of the book "Act of Creation." The series was created by Dan Becker, a composer, educator and board member of UNA-USA in San Francisco. It is focused through the prism of the San Francisco Conference, where for two months beginning on April 25, 1945, the UN Charter was hammered out and signed on June 26 1945. It's important to emphasize that this historical story is not only fascinating in its own right, but it's especially relevant to events occurring right now. There...
2023-04-1733 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsAct of Creation - Setting the SceneThis is the first part of our three part podcast series about the founding of the United Nations, featuring Stephen Schlesinger, author of the book "Act of Creation." The series was created by Dan Becker, a composer, educator and board member of UNA-USA in San Francisco.
It is focused through the prism of the San Francisco Conference, where for two months beginning on April 25, 1945, the UN Charter was hammered out and signed on June 26 1945. It's important to emphasize that this historical story is not only fascinating in its own right, but it's especially relevant to events occurring right now. There...
2023-04-1733 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsApril: Should Russia Be Kicked Out of the Security Council?Stephen Schlesinger, Fellow at the Century Foundation New York, author, International Affairs analyst, and a few other caps, told PassBlue why the multilateral system is best served with Russian in it. At the end, dealing with erring Permanent council members, a position all five have occupied in history, comes down to moral suasion.
2023-04-0426 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsApril: Should Russia Be Kicked Out of the Security Council?Stephen Schlesinger, Fellow at the Century Foundation New York, author, International Affairs analyst, and a few other caps, told PassBlue why the multilateral system is best served with Russian in it.
At the end, dealing with erring Permanent council members, a position all five have occupied in history, comes down to moral suasion.
2023-04-0426 min
WetwiredEpisode 26: On the Guatemalan Radio, Intro to Banana LandThis is the story of a fragile democracy, a foreign sponsored coup, and a pirate radio station.
On May 1, coinciding with the worker’s holiday May Day, in 1954, Guatemalans found a new station on a previously unused band of their shortwave radios. Radio Liberación, the Voice of the Liberation, announced itself as a clandestine transmitter, broadcasting from a “secret place” within the Republic of Guatemala and reporting on the crimes of the communists.
For this episode, we relied on extensive reporting from Sylvia Brindis Snow and Shane Snow as well as investigative reporting done by Stephen Schlesinger and Stephen Kinzer...
2023-03-0442 min
Live GreatlyGuest Shark and Entrepreneur Matt Higgins on Imposter Syndrome, Mindset, Success and His New Book, Burn the BoatsOn this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer take a deep dive into mindset and success with serial entrepreneur and Guest Shark, Matt Higgins. Matt was a recurring guest on the Emmy award-winning TV show Shark Tank during seasons 10 and 11 and he will soon star in a new spinoff also executive produced by Mark Burnett. Kristel and Matt discuss navigating limiting beliefs, how to boost confidence, the keys to being successful in business as well as a look into Matt's new book, 'Burn the Boats. Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential'. Tune in now!
2023-02-1428 min
Driven To Win115 | Empathy & Ego W/ Robert WhiteIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe is joined by Robert White, discussing the origins of Robert's success and how to address harmful business patterns. They delve into aligning business goals, the power of starting anew, and the importance of identifying personal purpose. They reflect on Steve Jobs' leadership and discuss strategies for joining mastermind groups. The episode concludes with an introduction to Robert's book and an invitation to apply for a 90-day intensive program.
Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Robert White, a 7+ figure king in the business consulting industry. Robert is the owner of Extraordinary People, LLC where he mentors...
2023-01-0250 min
Rik's Mind PodcastMKUltra & the CIA's Poisoner in Chief Sidney Gottlieb w/ Stephen Kinzer | Rik's Mind Podcast Ep 108During the early days of the Cold War, the CIA became convinced that the Soviets had discovered how to control the human mind. In response, the American CIA began its own secret program, called MK-ULTRA, to search for a drug that could weaponize the human mind against America and capitalism’s enemies.MK-ULTRA, in operation from the 1950s until the early '60s, was created and run by a chemist named Sidney Gottlieb. Today’s guest journalist and author Stephen Kinzer, who spent several years investigating the program for his book “Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CI...
2022-11-1100 min
In the News49: Knotty Words, Watch Cameras, and a Porta Potty PhoneSend a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/3cWmFrrX8kYIn the News blog post for April 29, 2022:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2022/04/in-the-news625.html Being Silly in PhillyPSA: Declining “Enhanced Relevant Advertising?”DIY iPhone RepairExtra iPad, Extra HomeKit ControllerExtra iPhone, Extra WebcamAdding a Camera to Your Apple WatchUntangling Knotty WordsPorta Potty PhoneBrett’s iTip: Add Travel Time to a Calendar AppointmentJeff’s iTip: Speedtest by OoklaTatum Hunter: Ask Help Desk: Cell carriers can use your web history for adsStephen Hackett: Apple Launches Self Service Repair St...
2022-04-2939 min
Foreign Press Association USAWhere is the UN over Ukraine? #FPABriefingsOver the Ukraine crisis the United Nations is looking like the attenuated ghost of the League of Nations which left Abyssinia swinging in the gale of fascist aggression. In the middle of a direct challenge to the UN Charter the organization is not just invisible but disregarded and seemingly irrelevant. Does it have a role beyond ritual handwringing and calls for peace? What can the UN and its SG do? Can it get its gums into this crisis?
Briefing with Ian Williams, Stephen Schlesinger, David Smith, and Mark Seddon.
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2022-03-231h 00
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernIf You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?: A BBC Radio 4 comedy by Paul Shearer, Richard TurnerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/553734 to listen full audiobooks. Title: If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?: A BBC Radio 4 comedy Author: Paul Shearer, Richard Turner Narrator: Tony Slattery, Alexander Armstrong, Alex Lowe, Douglas Hodge, Hugh Bonneville, Amanda Root, Peter Capaldi, Full Cast, Richard E. Grant Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 42 minutes Release date: December 16, 2021 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Richard E Grant, Peter Capaldi and Amanda Root are among the stars of this BBC radio sitcom about three promising graduates still underachieving in their 30s Flatmates Judith, Giles and David once had it all: youth, optimism, ambition...
2021-12-1605 min
Immigration 360°History of US Foreign Policy in Latin America & Its Role in ImmigrationIn this episode, I interview Gail Emrick who is the Executive Director of Southeast Arizona Area Health Education Center (SEAHEC). We discuss US foreign policy in Latin America and the role its played in immigration present day. Link mentioned in podcast of US intervention in Latin America: https://www.yachana.org/teaching/resources/interventions.html Action Item(s):· Recommended books to read: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins, Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala by Stephen Schlesinger, John H. Coatsworth, Stephen Kinzer, R...
2021-09-0723 min
What To WatchFind out who died on The White Lotus season finaleOn this weekend's What to Watch: The first season of HBO's tense dramedy The White Lotus wraps up, and we finally find out who dies; Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig star as wrestling brothers in the new Starz drama Heels; Modern Love moves to England for season 2, with eight new stories; the acclaimed Sundance sensation CODA debuts; and it's Christmas in August on Ted Lasso. Generation stars Uly Schlesinger and Haley Sanchez tell us what shows they're watching. Plus, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn has our Soundbite of the Week, and entertainment headlines — including a big adventure for the Lord of...
2021-08-1318 min
History Behind News ProgramS1E10: Biden's $2.3T infrastructure could use a previous president's plan for an infrastructure Constitutional amendment.Republicans argue that President Biden's infrastructure plan includes items irrelevant to infrastructure. It will be a big political fight. But passing big infrastructure legislation has always been difficult - legally and politically.
In this podcast, we briefly review the history of America's infrastructure - from Washington's dream of a water canal to America's constitution, and then to presidents that followed Washington, all the way to Eisenhower.
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2021-04-1042 min
Skipped HistoryThe 1954 US-Backed Coup in GuatemalaSubscribe to our newsletter for more history! https://skippedhistory.substack.com/We explore the US-backed coup in Guatemala, engineered by the Dulles Bros. As it turns out, they weren’t the only people (or dogs) in the US government keen to help the United Fruit Company and depose Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz.Today's story comes from "Bitter Fruit" by Stephen Kinzer and Stephen Schlesinger; "The Jakarta Method" by Vincent Bevins; and "Empire’s Workshop" by Greg GrandinLearn more here: https://skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-1954-us-backed-coup-in-guatemala
2021-03-2506 min
Skipped HistoryThe 1954 US-Backed Coup in GuatemalaSubscribe to our newsletter for more history! https://skippedhistory.substack.com/We explore the US-backed coup in Guatemala, engineered by the Dulles Bros. As it turns out, they weren’t the only people (or dogs) in the US government keen to help the United Fruit Company and depose Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz.Today's story comes from "Bitter Fruit" by Stephen Kinzer and Stephen Schlesinger; "The Jakarta Method" by Vincent Bevins; and "Empire’s Workshop" by Greg GrandinLearn more here: https://skippedhistory.substack.com/p/the-1954-us-backed-coup-in-guatemala This is a public episode. If yo...
2021-03-2506 min
The Comic's Comic Presents Last Things FirstDanny JollesDanny Jolles is a stand-up comedian best known for his role acting and singing as George on The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. His other TV credits include Hulu's Ramy, Comedy Central's Corporate, Netflix's Aunty Donna's House, and Quibi's Royalties. As a stand-up, Jolles was a New Face at Montreal's Just For Laughs in 2017, and followed that up with a performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jolles filmed his first stand-up comedy special, Six Parts, in a variety of unusual locations, including a surf shop, hair salon, art gallery and a gym. We spoke about...
2021-03-2239 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentBabblewick Hall: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy drama by Scott CherryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/488530 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Babblewick Hall: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy drama Author: Scott Cherry Narrator: David Antrobus, Forbes Mason, Nicholas Le Provost, Gillian Bevan, Philip Jackson, Sophie Thompson, Full Cast, Sam Kelly Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 47 minutes Release date: March 18, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The complete Series 1 & 2 of the historical sitcom about well-meaning but gullible 18th Century squire Fenton Babblewick and his clever manservant Augustus When idealistic Fenton Babblewick inherits his uncle's Yorkshire estate, it's the perfect opportunity to realise his Utopian dreams. But for his valet, Augustus Snipe, moving...
2021-03-1805 min
Obsessed: The PodcastAn Exclusive Interview With God (AKA David Javerbaum)In a rare interview, the man behind @TheTweetofGod—former “Daily Show” writer David Javerbaum—opens up about creating that wildly popular Twitter account and adapting it into the new ‘Godcast’ podcast. He also tells stories about writing jokes with Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart, composing songs with James Corden and Adam Schlesinger and teases his upcoming book, ‘The Book of Pslams: 97 Divine Diatribes on Humanity’s Total Failure.’Twitter: @TheTweetOfGod and @mattwilstein | Instagram: @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-0529 min
Celebrity InterviewsCelebrity Greg EllisToday on The Chris Bowlin Celebrity Segment, Chris Bowlin and Neil Haley will interview Celebrity Greg Ellis.
With his jaw-dropping upcoming debate and interview with the President of the Proud Boys, Head of Antifa, and controversial journalist Andy Ngo this Sunday, August 2nd, we would love to arrange an interview with you and Emmy nominated Hollywood actor Greg Ellis (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, STAR TREK, TITANIC) who over the last year has set out on a journey to explore the condition of the modern male experience via his brand new video podcast, The Respondent...
2021-01-2031 min
High School History Recap#2 Bitter Fruit with Stephen SchlesingerIn this episode Colin speaks to foreign relations expert and author of Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala, about the CIA-backed overthrow of Jacobo Arbenz , the democratically elected leader of Guatemala. Was this episode merely a Cold War incident or was there more to it than fears of communist insurrection? Was this a spontaneous revolt by frustrated Guatemalans, in which the US simply supported the will of free peoples, or was there a more sinister plot unfolding? The discussion centers on the involvement of American government agents, especially the CIA and those with ties to t...
2021-01-1647 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaNo Commitments: Series 1-5: The BBC Radio 4 comedy drama by Simon BrettPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/485460 to listen full audiobooks. Title: No Commitments: Series 1-5: The BBC Radio 4 comedy drama Author: Simon Brett Narrator: Nicola Pagett, Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, Full Cast, Josie Lawrence, Rosemary Leach Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 57 minutes Release date: January 14, 2021 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: The first five series of the BBC Radio comedy drama about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters After years of looking her after elderly parents, Anna finds herself able, for the first time, to live her own life. She's enjoying simply being herself, with no responsibilities and...
2021-01-1405 min
Truce - History of the Christian ChurchThe American Coup in GuatemalaBecome a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! Donate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcastIn 1954 the United States government, led by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, staged a coup to oust President Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala. For what reason? To help the United Fruit Company.United Fruit was a giant company, capturing over 90% of the market in its heyday. The juggernaut found President Arbenz to be a nuisance when his agrarian reform meant they would be paid for some of their unused...
2020-11-2439 min
The FilmJerk PodcastEpisode 012: Orion Pictures in the 80s - Part ThreeThis episode continues a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1985 and 1986:
Absolute Beginners (1986, Julien Temple)
A.K. (1986, Chris Marker)
At Close Range (1986, James Foley)
Back to School (1986, Alan Metter)
The Bay Boy (1985, Daniel Petrie)
Beer (1985, Patrick Kelly)
Came a Hot Friday (1985, Ian Mune)
Code of Silence (1985, Andrew Davis)
Colonel Redl (1985, István Szabó)
Des...
2020-11-231h 20
Halting Toward ZionThe Secret Theology of PetsLast week we talked about life (and how we're not supposed to murder people). How are we supposed to treat non-human life? What exactly are animals, metaphysically speaking, and where do they fit in God's world? There's a lot the Bible doesn't tell us. But in this episode we'll look at a few of the things God does say about (and to) animals in His original creation... and in the new creation as well.
This Episode Features: A Christian Philosophy of Pets; Escapee Turtles; Always Look Up; What About The Penguins?; Tales Of Scamp The Dachsund; Heavenly...
2020-10-261h 04
PassBlue UN PodcastsEp. 24: Elders and Youth Reflect on the UN's 75th BirthdayHappy Birthday, UN Charter! As the United Nations turns 75, UN-Scripted looks at the past, present and future of the organization through the sharp eyes of elders and youth. In this episode, you’ll hear from former heads of states, diplomats and United Nations officials on what they believe are the UN’s greatest accomplishments and the path ahead for the organization. In this episode, you'll hear strong, controversial opinions: disillusioned UN youth delegates, elders desperate for international cooperation and pro-Asian scholars who believe the region is bound to lead the world soon. You’ll also hear from leading UN scholars who lo...
2020-06-2646 min
PassBlue UN PodcastsEp. 24: Elders and Youth Reflect on the UN's 75th BirthdayHappy Birthday, UN Charter! As the United Nations turns 75, UN-Scripted looks at the past, present and future of the organization through the sharp eyes of elders and youth. In this episode, you’ll hear from former heads of states, diplomats and United Nations officials on what they believe are the UN’s greatest accomplishments and the path ahead for the organization.
In this episode, you'll hear strong, controversial opinions: disillusioned UN youth delegates, elders desperate for international cooperation and pro-Asian scholars who believe the region is bound to lead the world soon. You’ll also hear from leading UN scholars who lo...
2020-06-2646 min
Global Dispatches -- World News That MattersA Brief History of the UN CharterOn June 26, 1945, after months of negotiations in the city of San Francisco, representatives from 50 countries signed the Charter of the United Nations. In October that year, after the requisite number of countries ratified the charter, the United Nations was born. To mark the 75th anniversary of the signing of treaty that created the United Nations, I am re-leasing a conversation I had with author Stephen Schlesinger who wrote the definitive book about the 1945 San Francisco Conference, Act of Creation. Stephen Schlesinger and I recorded this conversation exactly five years ago, when the UN turned 70. We d...
2020-06-2627 min
A Comedy Advice PodcastEp 149: Neel Nanda (Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party", Jimmy Kimmel Live)Neel Nanda is a comedian, actor, and writer seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central, Hulu, and Amazon.
He has performed all over the country with some of the country’s greatest acts. He hosts one of the Top 10 Stand up Shows in LA according to LA Weekly and he convinced Adam Sandler to perform at one of the shows (listen how on the episode!).
Neel joins Stephen to talk about filming Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central in Hawaii and how Adam Devine gave Neel VIP treatment at his luau. Neel also gets into ho...
2020-06-161h 06
The 80s Movie PodcastOrion Pictures: Part 3This episode continues a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time.
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This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1985 and 1986:
Absolute Beginners (1986, Julien Temple)
A.K. (1986, Chris Marker)
At Close Range (1986, James Foley)
Back to School (1986, Alan Metter)
The Bay Boy (1985, Daniel Petrie)
Beer (1985, Patrick Kelly)
Came a Hot Friday (1985, Ian Mune)
Code of Silence (1985, Andrew Davis)
Colonel Redl (1985, István Szabó)
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985, Susan Seidelman)
Dim Sum...
2020-05-051h 20
Tom Osborne & Co.Voice Of America Under Siege 4-27-20Join US World Report as it hosts special guest Stephen Schlesinger who speaks out in defense of America’s voice, the Voice of America, under siege at home and abroad; The voice that for 75 years which has been the guardian of objective, independent and reliable news gathering. In the wilderness of World War II, the Cold War, and now the war on the worldwide pandemic Covid 19, VOA’s mission has been to report, unhindered or uncensored, good news or bad. Even now as we are locked down and our streets are silenced, Voice of America radio/TV is being heard and w...
2020-04-2739 minFLK Global Talk RadioVoice Of America Under Siege 4-27-20Join US World Report as it hosts special guest Stephen Schlesinger who speaks out in defense of America’s voice, the Voice of America, under siege at home and abroad; The voice that for 75 years which has been the guardian of objective, independent and reliable news gathering. In the wilderness of World War II, the Cold War, and now the war on the worldwide pandemic Covid 19, VOA’s mission has been to report, unhindered or uncensored, good news or bad. Even now as we are locked down and our streets are silenced, Voice of America radio/TV is being heard and w...
2020-04-2739 min
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #502 - "Sch-let's sing along!" (2020 April 20)Though Adam Schlesinger (1967-2020) was best known as being a member of Fountains of Wayne, he parlayed his songwriting prowess into film & television routinely. In his honour, we'll profile his music from the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and films like that Thing You Do and Music & Lyrics. It's also 420/2020 so we'll start under a green cloud.1. Frank Ocean: Dear April [Justice remix] (Dear April + Cayendo single, 2020) Blonded2. johnny_ripper: Stoner (Epilogue OST, 2014) self-released3. King Krule: Stoned Again (Man Alive! 2020) True Panther/XL/MatadorFOUR. Zuzu's Petals: Smokin' Weed (The Fire Breathing Dragon, 2013) self-released5. Reverend...
2020-04-212h 00Exploding Head MoviesXHM #502 - "Sch-let's sing along!" (2020 April 20)Though Adam Schlesinger (1967-2020) was best known as being a member of Fountains of Wayne, he parlayed his songwriting prowess into film & television routinely. In his honour, we'll profile his music from the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and films like that Thing You Do and Music & Lyrics. It's also 420/2020 so we'll start under a green cloud.1. Frank Ocean: Dear April [Justice remix] (Dear April + Cayendo single, 2020) Blonded2. johnny_ripper: Stoner (Epilogue OST, 2014) self-released3. King Krule: Stoned Again (Man Alive! 2020) True Panther/XL/MatadorFOUR. Zuzu's Petals: Smokin' Weed (The Fire Breathing Dragon, 2013) self-released5. Reverend...
2020-04-212h 00
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #502 - "Sch-let's sing along!" (2020 April 20)Though Adam Schlesinger (1967-2020) was best known as being a member of Fountains of Wayne, he parlayed his songwriting prowess into film & television routinely. In his honour, we'll profile his music from the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and films like that Thing You Do and Music & Lyrics. It's also 420/2020 so we'll start under a green cloud.
1. Frank Ocean: Dear April [Justice remix] (Dear April + Cayendo single, 2020) Blonded
2. johnny_ripper: Stoner (Epilogue OST, 2014) self-released
3. King Krule: Stoned Again (Man Alive! 2020) True Panther/XL/Matador
FOUR. Zuzu's Petals: Smokin' Weed (The Fire Breathing Dragon, 2013) self-released
5. Reverend Horton Heat: Marijuana (Smoke'em If You...
2020-04-2100 minExploding Head MoviesXHM #502 - "Sch-let's sing along!" (2020 April 20)Though Adam Schlesinger (1967-2020) was best known as being a member of Fountains of Wayne, he parlayed his songwriting prowess into film & television routinely. In his honour, we'll profile his music from the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and films like that Thing You Do and Music & Lyrics. It's also 420/2020 so we'll start under a green cloud.1. Frank Ocean: Dear April [Justice remix] (Dear April + Cayendo single, 2020) Blonded2. johnny_ripper: Stoner (Epilogue OST, 2014) self-released3. King Krule: Stoned Again (Man Alive! 2020) True Panther/XL/MatadorFOUR. Zuzu's Petals: Smokin' Weed (The Fire Breathing Dragon, 2013) self-released5. Reverend...
2020-04-212h 00Culture GabfestWill Restaurants Survive?This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner are joined by Jen Agg to talk about the fate of the restaurant industry. Next, they bring on New York Times Magazine contributing writer Jody Rosen to discuss the passing of Adam Schlesinger. Finally, the panel dives into Julia’s favorite movie and comfort watch—Sneakers. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Culture Gabfest each week, and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.On the Slate Plu...
2020-04-081h 21Culture GabfestWill Restaurants Survive?This week on the Culture Gabfest, Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Julia Turner are joined by Jen Agg to talk about the fate of the restaurant industry. Next, they bring on New York Times Magazine contributing writer Jody Rosen to discuss the passing of Adam Schlesinger. Finally, the panel dives into Julia’s favorite movie and comfort watch—Sneakers. Slate Plus members get a bonus segment on the Culture Gabfest each week, and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.On the Slate Plu...
2020-04-081h 24
The Televerse (mp3)The Televerse #448- Tribute to Adam Schlesinger, with Allison ShoemakerIt’s a difficult and strange time, and things are only just beginning for many in the United States. The death rate from COVID-19 continues to climb, and this week that hit a bit closer to home here at The Televerse with the news that musician Adam Schlesinger had passed away at age 52 from complications due to coronavirus. Among his many credits, Schlesinger was the executive music producer and one of the main musical forces behind Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, so it only felt right to welcome back friend of the show Allison Shoemaker to discuss Schlesinger and his work, and pa...
2020-04-0400 min
The Live DropStephen Vogel Digs Into Cold War Berlin and Taps Into British Spy George BlakeAuthor and journalist Stephen Vogel’s written a definitive and engaging book about the Cold War’s most audacious espionage operation – Betrayal in Berlin - about a clandestine tunnel as long as the Empire State Building into the Soviet sector of Berlin in the mid 50s. The operation collected years of telephone and wire communications from the Soviet forces long after it was revealed to have been compromised in 1956 by British spy George Blake. We refer to the film The Innocent, a 1992 John Schlesinger movie starring Anthony Hopkins as a brash CIA chief based on a larger...
2020-02-2935 min
Footnotes: A History Podcast09 - Revolution in GuatemalaHow much reform is too much reform? Jacobo Arbenz rose to power in Guatemala with promises of a better life for his otherwise impoverished Banana Republic. His communist leanings become his undoing as even his most modest policies become scrutinized by the red-fearing CIA of the 1950s. The story of Arbenz never ceases to stir controversy. Gleijeses, Piero (1991). Shattered Hope: The Guatemalan Revolution and the United States, 1944-1954. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN: 0-691-07817-3. Schlesinger, Stephen and Stephen Kinzer (1982). Bitter Fruit: The Untold Story of the American Co...
2020-01-0700 min
States of Anarchy with Hamsini HariharanEp. 28: India at Turtle BayAmbassador BS Prakash joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India has interacted with the United Nations over time. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations by Stephen C. Schlesinger The Horseshoe Table by Chinmaya R. Gharekhan Legitimacy of Power: The Permanence of Five in the Security Council by Dilip Sinha The Peacemakers: India and the Quest for One World by Manu Bhagavan The United Nations Archives You can list...
2019-09-1747 min
Peeking DuckEp. 28: India at Turtle BayAmbassador BS Prakash joins Hamsini Hariharan to discuss how India has interacted with the United Nations over time. For questions or comments, reach out to the host @HamsiniH or on Instagram @statesofanarchy. Read More: Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations by Stephen C. Schlesinger The Horseshoe Table by Chinmaya R. Gharekhan Legitimacy of Power: The Permanence of Five in the Security Council by Dilip Sinha The Peacemakers: India and the Quest for One World by Manu Bhagavan The United Nations Archives You can list...
2019-09-1752 min
Where Did You Get This Number?Where's The Economy Headed?
In this week’s episode of "Where Did You Get This Number?", Anthony takes listeners into the economy with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and CBS News Moneywatch reporter Stephen Gandel. How does the economy differ from the markets? How do people's beliefs about the economy affect the economy and themselves? Why do tweets affect the markets? And more!
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-2920 min
Proles PodGuatemala and the Silent HolocaustIn this one we sit down with Phil after a trip to Guatemala where he reconnected with his family, revolutionary past, and their incredible story, one as old as time, of the US propping up fascists and killing communists. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our r...
2019-04-011h 32
Home Front - Omnibus12-16 March 1918The second omnibus of Season 13, A Woman's Place, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1918, when the Times published details for women registering to vote for the first time.Cast
Rev. Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart
Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger
Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David
Ivy Monk ..... Lizzy Watts
Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf
Sophie Beckwith ..... Abbie Andrews
Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne
Hugh Cavendish ..... Pip Carter
Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton
Carson Martindale ..... Stephen Critchlow
Eleanor Tanney ..... Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Constance Pettigrew ..... Phoebe Frances Brown
George Tanney ..... Neil Grainger
Terence Wentworth ..... Jack Lowden
Rev...
2018-03-1656 minHome Front - Omnibus7-11 August 1917The second omnibus of Season 11, Broken and Mad, set in the week, in 1917, when many in Folkestone heard the explosions of an air raid on Dover, and watched 40 British planes encircle enemy aircraft over the channel.Cast
Howard Argent ..... Gunnar Cauthery
Alice Macknade ..... Claire-Louise Cordwell
Alec Poole ..... Tom Stuart
Sylvia Graham ..... Joanna David
Dennis Monk ..... Sam Swann
Ulysses Pilchard ..... Khalid Abdalla
Phyllis Marshall ..... Christine Absalom
Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou
Norman Harris ..... Sean Baker
Isabel Graham ..... Keely Beresford
Gabriel Graham ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet Cavendish ..... Lizzie Bourne
Mrs Grimes ..... Amelda Brown
Mr Williams ..... Charlie Clements
Solly Joseph ..... Stephen Critchlow
...
2017-08-1156 minHome Front - Omnibus15-19 May 1917The fifth omnibus of Season 10, Our Daily Bread, set in Folkestone, in the week, in 1917, when sugar queues were reported in London, with supplies believed to be at their lowest yet. Cast
Victor Lumley ..... Joel MacCormack
Kitty Lumley ..... Ami Metcalf
Walter Hamilton ..... Joseph Kloska
Esme Macknade ..... Katie Angelou
Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath
Mildred Manchester ..... Annette Badland
Reg Roach ..... Arthur Smith
Florrie Wilson ..... Claire Rushbrook
Alfred Vane ..... Charlie Clements
Mabel Thatcher ..... Chetna Pandya
Dolly Clout ..... Elaine Claxton
Cynthia Hamilton ..... Fenella Woolgar
Noah Hamilton ..... Finn Monteath
Mrs Herrin ..... Georgie Glen
Adeline Lumley ..... Helen Schlesinger
Maggie Macknade ..... Hollie Thoupos
Nancy...
2017-05-1956 min
Zach on FilmZach on Film: The Falcon and The Snowman (1985)Spy Flick Season continues this week as we look at The Falcon and The Snowman, based on the true story of two Americans who sell secrets to the Russians.
Zach on Film subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/zachonfilm
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THE FALCON AND THE SNOWMAN
The Falcon and the Snowman is a 1985 American spy drama film directed by John Schlesinger. It is loos...
2017-02-1000 min
On the Issues with Alon Ben-MeirOn the Issues Episode 8: Steve SchlesingerMy guest for this episode is Steve Schlesinger, a Fellow at The Century Foundation and former director of the World Policy Institute at the New School (1997–2006) and former publisher of the quarterly magazine, The World Policy Journal.
In the early 1970s, he edited and published the New Democrat magazine, and after that spent four years as a staff writer at Time magazine. For twelve years, he served as New York State Governor Mario Cuomo’s speechwriter and foreign policy adviser. In the mid-1990s, he worked at the United Nations at Habitat, the agency dealing with cities. He has also taug...
2017-02-0638 min
Witness History: Witness Archive 2015The birth of the United NationsIn October 1945, countries ratified the founding charter of a new organsation, the United Nations, that it was hoped would ensure there was never a world war again. Earlier that year thousands of delegates from around the world had met in San Francisco to hammer out the charter. Witness talks to two people who worked for the UN that year; and to historian Stephen Schlesinger.Photo: a delegate from Saudi Arabia addresses the UN's founding conference in San Francisco (Credit: the UN)
2015-10-2409 minHome Front - Omnibus28 September - 2 October 1915Omnibus edition of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain covering a week that the Wilson family could never have dreamed of.CAST
Esme ..... Katie Angelou
Sam ..... Alexander Aze
Edie ..... Kathryn Beaumont
Stella ..... Ava Bell
Ray ..... Scarlett Bell
Gabriel ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Juliet ..... Lizzie Bourne
Howard ..... Gunnar Cauthery
Dolly ..... Elaine Claxton
Station Master ..... Stephen Critchlow
Sylvia ..... Joanna David
Harry ..... Alec Fellows-Bennett
Roland ..... Jack Holden
Adam ..... Billy Kennedy
Kitty ..... Ami Metcalf
Clemmie ..... Joanna Monro
Ralph ..... Nicholas Murchie
Albert ..... Harry Myers
Matron ..... Rhiannon Neads
Johnnie ..... Paul Ready
Florrie ..... Claire Rushbrook
Adeline ..... Helen Schlesinger
Dorothea ..... Rachel Shelley
Ken ..... Joe...
2015-10-0256 min
Library TalksThe Letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.This week, The New York Public Library Podcast welcomes Stephen Schlesinger, as he discusses his new book, The Letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., a collection of his father’s vivid, witty correspondence influential political and cultural figures of his time.
2014-07-2449 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentNine Days Queen, The BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play) by Amanda WhittingtonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/384656 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Nine Days Queen, The BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play) Author: Amanda Whittington Narrator: Emma Stansfield, Loo Brealey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 1, 2010 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation written by Amanda Whittington, originally broadcast as the Afternoon Play on 23 February 2009. The tumultuous tale of the trial of Lady Jane Grey, proclaimed Queen of England in 1553 at the age of 16, nine days later locked in the Tower and, within a year...
2010-11-0104 min