NYC singer/songwriter Peter Feliciano speaks with people from ALL walks of life and political orientation, pushing the boundaries of tribalism, dehumanization, taboo talk, and filthy comedy.
Hosted by Jay Ruderman, ALL ABOUT CHANGE is a podcast about activism, change, and courage. Each episode, we’ll bring you in-depth and intimate conversations with inspiring individuals who are changing the world. People who have gone through adversity, but instead of succumbing to despair have harnessed their experience to better the world. Ultimately, this show is about hope. ALL ABOUT CHANGE IS A PRODUCTION OF THE RUDERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Linguist Jodie Clark explores creative ways of imagining social transformation.
In 1977, Native American activist Leonard Peltier was sentenced to consecutive life terms for killing two FBI agents. Then in 2000, a Freedom of Information Act disclosure proved the Feds had framed him. But Leonard's still in prison. This is the story of what happened on the Pine Ridge Reservation half a century ago—and the man who's still behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.
Movies that Matter is the podcast going beyond basic film criticism to boldly explore a social issue affecting people's lives.
Progressive intersectional feminist podcast exploring psychology and social justice. Co-hosted by psychologists Cindy Ariel and Julie Mayer.
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Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration


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Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration
Kamea Chayne
Green Dreamer is a community-supported, in(ter)dependent podcast exploring our paths to collective healing, biocultural revitalization, and true abundance and wellness *for all*. Curious to unravel the dominant narratives that stunt our imaginations and called to spark radical dreaming of what could be, we share conversations with an ever-expanding range of thought leaders — each inspiring us to deepen and broaden our awareness in their own ways. Together, let's learn what it takes to thrive ...
Each week brothers Mike and Fred Klonsky, bloggers and activists engage in conversation, often with in-studio guests. Topics may be local, national or international, but always with a Chicago sensibility and perspective, and always from "the Left side of the plate."
Abolition Science Radio explores science and math delinked from racial capitalism, imperialism, and oppression - a science and math that serves all people.
Join hosts Ami from Texas and Amy from Minnesota for real talk about atheism, feminism, politics, parenting, and whatever else we want to talk about because this is our show.
Media that helps build a movement: Making Contact is an award-winning, 29-minute weekly magazine/documentary-style public affairs program heard on 150 radio stations.
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Questions: We Don't Have Answers


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Questions: We Don't Have Answers
Donovan Grant and Harrison Chute
Hosts Donovan Grant and Harrison Chute seek to attack life’s most frustrating queries head-on in an effort to reach the much sought-after egalitarian society through the most simple yet difficult forms of education: communication!
Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of al ...
Resilient New Mexico is dedicated to sharing our climate-related stories, highlighting our commonalities, and exploring our capabilities for building a sustainable and socially just future.
This podcast focuses on supporting educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. On this podcast, listeners can expect to hear interviews and stories from voices of equity in education today.
Are you weight-loss resistant? It's not your fault! Over 1/3 of all Americans have metabolic issues--and the fix isn't just physical, it's emotional, too. Lucia Hawley is a nutritionist with her master's in social work, clinical mental health. With over eight years of experience coaching clients towards better health using simple, science-backed strategies paired with compassion-based coaching to get you back to the life you really want. Listen to the show now to get back into fat-burning mo ...
Real Agenda Radio offers a range of content which aims to inform, inspire and involve those who want a democratic, inclusive and fairer society that respects human rights and protects the planet. The focus is on fixing the fundamental problems of our time, primarily the extreme economic inequality and the unnecessary financial hardship suffered by millions everyday by developing a political agenda that moves us from here to prosperity. That’s The Real Agenda. www.realagenda.org
This podcast by Francis Lynch sometimes has guests and has comments and musings on issues in the social justice, leadership, and community service spaces. It would be great if you would click the subscribe button for this Podcast in whatever Podcast Player you're using and you'll get each new episode that I release.
Some dynamic duos solve crime, some commit crime, and some just like to talk about it. Get comfortable and let premier Denver criminal defense attorneys Russell Hebets and Colin McCallin break down legal issues for you in a lighthearted, easy-to-follow style. Whether you're looking for advice that might help you out of a jam, or you're interested in legal current events from around the country, or you just want to sound smart at a party, the guys at Is This Legal? have you covered.Credit to ...
Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva ...
Every city has a story, and this one is about San Diego. You might know it as paradise of ocean and sunshine, but as the most biodiverse region in the country and one half of the second largest bi-national metropolis in North America, it is also a battleground. We’re talking with the creatives, environmentalists, and social justice warriors who’ve been on the frontline fighting for progressive planning in this uniquely special city. We will also be exploring the history of land use activism ...
Unconventional recipes for love and liberation. In a world filled with hate, injustice, and despair, our sense of shared humanity depends on learning to MAKE radical, revolutionary, justice-centered love. Not find it, not fall into it. But intentionally create and wield it. Centering the voices of historically and culturally marginalized people, How To Make Love™ will provoke and challenge you to create your own recipe for and practice of making more love — in your life, and in the world. An ...
Two physicians, through dialogue and interviews, take a critical look at medical training and the culture of medicine and explore how interpersonal boundary clarity and the capacity to fully engage are essential to effective medical practice, mentoring, medical education, and a nourishing career. This podcast builds on Dr. Weiner’s book, On Becoming a Healer: The Journey from Patient Care to Caring about Your Patients (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020). Hosted by Saul J. Weiner MD, and S ...
A social justice podcast combining hard-hitting journalism and interviews with hip-hop music and original lyrics from independent artists. Each episode delves into an important issue with an alternative take to widely accepted narratives, arming listeners with knowledge and insight they won't hear from mainstream media outlets.
The Gender at Work Podcast is a bi-monthly podcast series, featuring diverse voices from Gender at Work’s international network of feminist scholars, activists, and community-led development practitioners. In our informal conversations, we discuss merging ideas, issues and trends in Gender and Development that help us to find new ways of understanding our work, our institutions, our society and ambitiously, ourselves! By coming together in this new space, we seek to re-examine the resilience ...
As clergy and laity from a variety of backgrounds, our commitment to justice is expressed in differing ways dependent upon our faith tradition and our personal understandings of God. We will not always agree on issues, rather find ourselves surprised when we do. The manner in which we negotiate the differences amongst ourselves is in itself part of our commitment to justice. We believe that God wills shalom; peace, justice and well-being for all people, all nations, and for our planet. God’s ...
A podcast exploring problems in the San Diego craft beer industry and culture related to race, gender, class and worker's rights.
A podcast about language, culture, literacy, and educational justice.
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Mind Over Melanin Podcast


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Mind Over Melanin Podcast
Bailey Jeremie: Marriage and Family Therapist, Podcaster
Empowering and informing the melanated peeps to explore the impact of life experiences and current events through a mental health lens.
Empowerment Starts Here is a podcast that explores power, social change and disrupting the margins.
The RESIST Podcast is a social justice activism podcast focused on teaching and providing steps to fight against Donald Trump, fascism, and white supremacy. Please visit www.RESISTpodcast.com
In an internet era characterized by comment section wars, devastating clapbacks, and anonymous vitriol, Dylan Marron explores what happens when online feuders step out from behind the keyboard and get to know the human on the other side of the screen. Join Dylan as he connects people who have clashed online – from old friends to complete strangers — to explore why we believe what we believe, how we relate to each other on the internet, and just what a phone call can accomplish. Don’t be fool ...
Connor and Agent Five force themselves to watch four episodes of a terrible Nicktoon every week so they can uncover the suppressed evils buried within. What appears to be a simple kids' show is revealed to star a callous, self-centered misogynist bent on world domination, and it's up to our hosts to expose his crimes... before it's too late!
Gospel-centered conversations on social justice, politics, and pop culture.Where passion for Christ and social consciousness go hand-in-hand. The nuance and tension of being saved AND woke. Are social consciousness and passion for Christ mutually exclusive, or do they go hand in hand?
The Institute For Sport & Social Justice (ISSJ) is “Changing Lives Through the Power of Sport.” This show is a discussion, an opportunity and a celebration of women leaders in sports. We will discuss the pathways and challenges that women of color have overcome and explore their unique journeys through sport. We will investigate opportunities to challenge the status quo and action steps for inspiring women to become leaders in sport. Producer, Garnett L. Overby III, Director or Marketing & C ...
Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson are speaking out and speaking up about the issues facing our community. We are engaging in conversations that seek to help us understand our differing views and opinions on complex social justice issues, and what possible common ground might guide us in our search for solutions.
In This Body serves as a wake-up call for greater representation and celebration of body diversity. Through candid conversations, host Ashley Bullock and guests shine light on social inequities and discuss the underlying “isms”, like racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, capitalism and what we can do to radically reform them.
Each week on the Praise Hands Podcast, join host Robby Valderrama and learn from creative, cross-cultural solutionists at the American intersection of church, race, music, and economics. Learn more about Praise Hands at PraiseHands.com.
A podcast where we keep it real when it comes to the uncomfortable conversations about race and identity. Each week we interview community organizers, entertainers, political figures and BIPOC residents about their perspectives on current events. Hosted by Rebekah Henderson aka the Tan Tigress, produced and edited by Janece Matsko.
A new podcast unpacking issues of Mental Health and Well Being, Spirituality, Race, Social Justice and Culture. Conversations with cake and compassion. From the ordinary to the extraordinary stories of amazing people.
Not Your Disappearing Indian is a new podcast about all the ways Native people are not going away and how America's got us all wrong.
Conversations about fatherhood, manhood, and social justice
AALF believes that telling our stories is crucial to the success of the African American community. Through our podcast and community engagement work we’re raising the profiles of champions in our community, celebrating our successes, and addressing the challenges we face. By listening to our weekly program, becoming a network contributor and participating in our convenings, you’re helping to re-shape the narrative around Black lives and the Black experience. The podcast also airs on KMOJ Su ...
The Catholic Feminist is a podcast for strong Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, and intentional. Each week, we interview Catholic women on topics like poverty, refugees, eating disorders, mental health, and women's rights.
Each episode we interview a badass social change leader and learn the ins and outs of what they're doing to make the world a better place. This podcast will help you feel optimistic that we can make a difference and give you practical tips about how to go about doing so in a big way.
Donovan, Harrison, and Peter combine forces as Captain Podcast
Episode 7 is an invitation to you, the listeners, to facilitate you own ItAG. I walk you through the process undertaken in this dissertation so you can coordinate your own group. Please click here for the a transcript of the episodeBy LaToya Strong
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Episode 94: When Forced Birth Becomes a Banality
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We've hosted several episodes about Dobbs and its aftermath. On this episode, Lindsay Langholz is joined by Khiara M. Bridges for a broader conversation about forced birth in America and what it means for pregnant people, families, and the law when forced birth becomes a banality. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: …
The one in which we explore the many ways people are trying to censor education and learning for all of us, especially our youth.By Shrinks on Third
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Leading Equity


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LE 291: How to Build a Self-Care Plan Within Your Classroom Norms with Chardé Hollins
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Chardé Hollins Chardé Hollins is an independently licensed clinical social worker with a proven record of Making Connections that Deliver Results. She is highly regarded for her ability to gain rapport and provide innovative strategies for cultural adaptations that support inclusivity for persons of color. Specializing in creating safe spaces for m…
Dr. Lise Deguire is a psychologist, burn survivor, speaker, and author. At the age of 4, Lise was severely burned in an accidental yet careless fire caused by her mother. Lise spent years in the hospital recovering, undergoing multiple reconstructive surgeries, experiencing bullying, and navigating the world in a house run by parents who she descri…
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Hitting Left


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With Renaldo Hudson, Amanda Klonsky and Jennifer Soble.
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On this podcast a conversation about criminal justice reform and prisoner rights with Renaldo Hudson, who spent 37 years incarcerated in IL prisons, including many years on death row. We'll also hear from prison activists Amanda Klonsky and Jennifer Soble.
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The Finest City


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All About San Diego Coastkeeper’s Stewardship Towards Healthy Water with Matt O’Malley and Phillip Musegaas
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In this episode of the Knowledge to Action series, Executive Director Phillip Musegaas and former Executive Director and managing attorney, Matt O’Malley, from San Diego Coastkeeper, discuss how their organization uses a combination of science, advocacy, education, and community engagement to address various water-related issues. They talk with hos…
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Is This Legal?


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Ep. 92 Guns, Booze, and Shotgun Willies- the Ja Morant Story
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Russ and Colin discuss the investigations into NBA star Ja Morant after he live streamed himself in a Denver gentleman's club holding a gun during a team road trip. They discuss potential criminal charges, give a brief and hilarious history of the legendary Shotgun Willie's, and try to learn a lesson amidst the stupidity. Plus, Dr. Michael Guarnier…
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Conservatish


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Ep. 251 - Elizabeth Duffy | Tax and Tiddies!
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Elizabeth is a Libertarian, a comedian, the host of the "Tax This" podcast, and an OnlyFans model. We talk about being antistate, branding, growing up poor, taxation being theft, and savior tiddies!By Peter Feliciano
Strength training is for everyone. It's one of the best ways to stop the endless yo-yo diets and chronic cardio. You have to eat enough. You have to rest enough. You get your regulated appetite and satisfaction back. You get the body composition you've starved yourself in years past to have. You're empowered. You show up for yourself. WIN WIN WIN! …
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Leading Equity


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LE 290: 5 Ways to Leverage ChatGPT for Social Justice with Jennifer Brinkmeyer
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Order the Leading Equity Book Today! Jennifer Brinkmeyer Jennifer Brinkmeyer teaches sheltered ELA for English Learners and 9th and 10th grade academic support. She is also the founder of Freed Reading, where her passion is building literacy supports that include all students. Show Highlights How to structure your prompts 5 ways to leverage ChatGPT…
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Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration


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391) Enrique Salmón: Ancestral foodways that enrich local landscapes
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"I came up with the idea of ‘Eating the Landscape’ because I was thinking about our Indigenous ancestral foodways. It’s not just about food. It’s not just about nutrition. ‘Eating the Landscape’ is about this large, interconnected matrix of our relationship to place." In this episode, Enrique Salmón, Ph.D. guides us to see Indigenous foodways as pa…
To mark the three year anniversary of the official start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we'll be looking at two alternative supply chains for masks that emerged in the fallout of the Trump administration's failure to prepare.
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Secular Soup


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#175 - Abuse (still) Sucks: A Repost of Episode 91
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Time for a very special episode of Blossom. This conversation is a deep dive into the multiple types of partner abuse that both of the Amieys have dealt with. Listen with caution. Tread lightly. Please reach out for help if you need it. Here are some good resources to start with: Is this abuse? Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network What is financia…
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Abolition Science Radio


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Abolition Science & Black Feminist Futurity
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In this episode, I explain how Abolition Science and Black Feminist Futurity were the bridges that allowed me to transition from the theoretical aspect of my dissertation to research and action. I also revisit the Critical Ethnic Studies in STEM ItAG and discuss the differences between ethnic studies and critical ethnic studies.…
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Broken Law

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Episode 93: How Powerful Should America's Chief Executive Be?
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As we await the fate of the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program before the Supreme Court, we take a look at the evolving use and existence of executive power. How powerful should the executive branch be? How would we go about reducing executive power? Jeanne Hruska speaks with Peter M. Shane about the evolution of executive powe…
The one in which we talk about the 5 important rights given to us in the First Amendment to the Constitution, as we highlight Free Speech.By Shrinks on Third
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Leading Equity


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LE 289: Using Artificial Intelligence for Student Empowerment with Anashay Wright
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Order the Leading Equity Book Today! Anashay Wright My name is Anashay Wright and I'm a Disruptor 4 Good! I'm a consultant, mother, and writer currently residing in Georgia- Decatur, Where It's Greater. As the CEO of Disruptive Partners Consulting and Disruptive Partners, I have spent over 20 years dedicated to disrupting institutional and systemic…
Fred and Mike talk about the Chicago mayoral election between Paul Vallas (on the Right) and Brandon Johnson (on the Left). Then they are joined by noted educator Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean of the Rossier School of Education, who knows more than a few things about Vallas' destructive educational policies.…
Justin and Nicole discuss Cocaine Bear and America's War on Drugs. We both enjoyed the B movieness of it all, the diversity of the cast, and its 80s authenticity. We segue into a discussion on the harms of the War on Drugs and why America can't seem to reform drug policy based on evidence. Nicole recommends Justified. Justin recommends Ozark. Websi…
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The Finest City


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Promoting Coastal Ocean Safety, Resilience, and Sustainability with Clarissa Anderson of SCCOOS
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In this episode of the Knowledge to Action series, host Jen Whitelaw is accompanied by Clarissa Anderson to discuss the topic of coastline and wetlands. Clarissa Anderson is a member of the Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System (SCCOOS), one of the 11 regions that collaborate with the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (IO…
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Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast


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249. From Anxiety to Inner Peace with Lily Sais
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Anxiety coach and former school psychologist Lily Sais joins me on the show today to share with all of us how we all can come back to our inherent, natural mental well-being. If you've ever felt broken or like there's a lot you need to do every day to fix how you think and who you are... this is the episode for you. Get full show notes and more inf…
Don and Harry follow up their Blue Blood discussion with a look at the long-running king of cop shows, Law and Order! To write in, e-mail us at !
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Making Contact


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70 Million: Why Policing Our Schools Backfires
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On today's show, we hear a story from our podcast partner 70 Million about the relationship between students with special needs and school resource officers and the changes some would like to see in an edited version of “Why Policing Our Schools Backfires."
Lewis Cohen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new show Truth and Lies, Conspiracies, Propaganda, the supposed Age of Reason, facts and Fake News, history and how it repeats itself and why we need to be on our guard. Watch the series here. Blurb: Since the dawn of civilization, people in power have played with the truth, danced with decep…
In this teaser, Aruna and Joanne bring up the theme of their upcoming season: Feminist dilemmas, or, as they refer to it, Femilemmas.
This episode describes how the launch of Sputnik established outer space as the next frontier to be conquered and codified the coloniality of Western Science into STEM education. Click here for the transcript to this episode.By LaToya Strong
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Episode 92: Student Loans, SCOTUS, and All that Talk of Standing
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in two lawsuits related to the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program. Beth Binczik and Luke Herrine (Alabama Law) dissect all the talk about whether any of the plaintiffs had standing, the merits of the cases, and what the Biden administration could do if the Court thwarts the p…
The one in which we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Medicaid and why it matters.By Shrinks on Third
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Leading Equity


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LE 288: Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners with Sarah Said
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Order the Leading Equity Book Today! Sarah Said Sarah Said is an educator who has served in various roles: Teacher, Assistant Principal, Dean, Curriculum Coordinator and Multilingual Coordinator. Sarah is an advocate for the students she serves and is a strong voice in education. She has been published in various publications such as Learning for J…
**TRIGGER WARNING. This episode contains conversations about suicide and other mental health issues. If you are triggered or would like to talk to a confidential advocate, please dial the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you want to learn more about mental health and find possible resources, please visit this Ruderman Family Foundation link. Jason…
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Secular Soup


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#175 - Charone and a Discussion on Capitalism
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Charone joins Ami and Amy for a discussion on capitalism and communism. Join us for our usual delightful banter. Links: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSerfTimes https://www.youtube.com/@PhilosophyTube https://www.youtube.com/@WereInHell https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtSlime https://www.youtube.com/@SecondThought https://www.youtube.com/@unlearningecon…
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Real Agenda Radio


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One person's wealth is another’s cost of living crisis, with Phil White
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What’s the big deal about Davos or is it just about Big deals. What really is the point of this annual January gathering in the snow of the rich and influential, what progress has it made. Yes, there is a connection between wealth and poverty. Today’s guest is Phil White who went to Davos with a placard TAX THE RICH, and a letter to the delegates o…
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Ep. 91 Was It Smart For Alex Murdaugh to Testify?
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Colin and Russ discuss the interesting choice of Alex Murdaugh to take the stand in his own defense in his murder trial. Was it worth the risk? What would have happened if he didn't take the stand? How did he do? Your two favorite lawyers break it all down. Check it out!By Hebets & McCallin PC
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Making Contact


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Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice (Encore)
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We talk to Raj Patel and Rupa Marya about their book "Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice."
What can you do when you're unsure what you can do? Listen on to today's episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.luciahawley.com/podcast/248 Achieve your health, vitality, and physique goals with coaching coaching The best podcast episodes to stop spinning your wheels and start moving in the direction you want Connect wi…
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Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration


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390) Rosetta S. Elkin: Troubling mass tree-planting and afforestation
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“What we might want to do is learn where the word desertification comes from and when it should be used and when it is ill-used, at least to move forward into a more hopeful, more informed, more generous future that I think we all want.” Why should we challenge mass tree-planting projects as being politically neutral—as something that ought to garn…
Sarah Pierpont is the Executive Director at New Mexico Recycling Coalition and stops by to discuss the 5 Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot) with us, and shares some inspiration, practical tips for reducing your waste, and some of the worst things people try to recycle.By Sandra West and Peter Heald
Episode four of the Coloniality, Western Science, and Critical Ethnic Studies in STEM dissertation, continues to examine the coloniality of Western Science using modern medicine as the example. For transcripts and references, please visit https://www.abolitionscience.org/lsdissertation