Webby 2023 Nominee "Brown & Black" is a podcast magazine show that explores the intersection of race and pop culture. Hosted by two seasoned film and culture critics—one Latino and one Black—they provide perspectives often missing from today's mainstream media. Jack Rico and Mike Sargent engage in insightful conversations with filmmakers, artists, and journalists to explore the intricate relationship between entertainment and race.
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A podcast that explains major policy issues at a 101 level. Every season, experts from America's leading public policy organization break down major news stories and policy debates raging in Congress. This season, we're focusing on the looming threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Entertainment Reporter Robin Milling engages in candid conversations with today's hottest stars in movies, theater, music, television, and sometimes we do lunch!....Stay tuned!
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Host Marla Brooks stirs the cauldron every Thursday night at 9:00 PM ET on Para X with interesting guests from both the Pagan and Paranormal realms.
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This is a weekly podcast for drummers looking for new ideas on how they can maintain persistence to succeed in their musical goals. My guests and I tell stories and discuss ideas on ways to get through technical, physical and mental barriers. I spent the last 10 years as a psychiatric provider and enjoy having deep conversations with people to help them find their motivation to get them where they want to be. When I closed my practice in 2022 I had more time to woodshed, jam, and learn from ...
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2020 WEBBY AWARD HONOREE In a post-apocalyptic world with no internet or electricity, five disparate factions vie for dominance in the city-state of Fiveboro. Each tribe worships at the altar of the bygone pop-culture references of an earlier time, and relishes the stories of film and television they've never actually seen. The Fansci Folk live in a Sci-Fi/Fantasy cosplay kingdom, the Escandalistas invoke the drama of the Telenovelas, The Criterione Collective praises the independent Art Fil ...
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Commuter Rail Conversations is a new podcast series presented by the Commuter Rail Coalition. Join CRC Executive Director KellyAnne Gallagher as she interviews industry innovators, thought-leaders, and influencers. Upcoming guests include CRC founders and Board members, supporters of the coalition, and industry leadership representing all facets of commuter rail.
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Mike Sargent joins host Robin Milling to talk about his directorial horror slasher project From The Shadows, inspired by Zoom and the virtual world, Mike talks about working with veteran film and stage actors Bruce Davison and Keith David, and how his various life experiences as a film critic radio broadcaster, storyboard illustrator and sound desi…
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Standing Up to the DOD’s “Abortion Travel Agency” | Cody Sargent & Mike Gonzalez
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Following last summer’s reversal of Roe vs. Wade, the Department of Defense is providing free transportation and lodging for service members seeking abortions. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has pledged to block appointments of military officials until this situation is resolved. Why is he doing this? We spoke with Cody Sargent and Mike Gonzalez…
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Episode 723: Richard Senate- The Mysteries of the Missions
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Stretching from San Diego to Sonoma, the 21 missions of California are storied reminders of California and our nation's past and author, ghost hunter and California historian has been to each and every one. Richard is a world-renowned paranormal investigator and ghost storyteller, as well as an established historian/lecturer specializing in early C…
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They say everything you need to know about your love line, life line, and the future is all in the palm of your hand The practice of reading one's palm to obtain results about one's life is known as Palmistry. Victoria Gross wears many hats. She is an author, professional psychic, metaphysical teacher and paranormal investigator. She was lead story…
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Sound, Detail & Repetition with Diego Joaquin Ramirez
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Diego Joaquin Ramirez is an artist and drummer sought after for his attention to detail and ability to hold the dual concepts of simple and complex at the same time. It is readily heard and felt in his playing. His music can challenge and comfort at the same time. Check out his work with Carrtoons, Circuit Kisser, and more. DJ's IG: https://www.ins…
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Decoding the Supreme Court with Filmmaker Dawn Porter
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In this episode we discuss truth and the Supreme Court with award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter. Her latest documentary series, 'Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court' out September 22 on Showtime is a four part docuseries that covers a broad range of topics essential to historians and those curious about the systems of power in this cou…
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Is Argentina Going to Elect a Rockstar? | Victoria Coates & Joseph Humire
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Javier Miel, a controversial conservative member of the Argentine government, is a favorite to win the Argentine presidential election this fall. Why should Americans care about who he is and what he stands for? Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates and Visiting Fellow Joseph Humire explain. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@herita…
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Episode 721: Ron Kolek-Spirit Quest 2023-Beyond the Veil
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It’s that time of the year and my guest tonight is Ron Kolek, founder and lead investigator of the New England Ghost Project and host of the Ghost Chronicle Radio Series, comes back to talk about his yearly and very unique paranormal retreat, Spirit Quest. Each year there is a theme, and this year it is Beyond The Veil. But in addition to talking a…
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Shadow people are some of the most mysterious entities in the known universe, and Mike Ricksecker has experienced many, starting with a tall, dark humanoid figure that appeared in his room as a child. While examining who or what these dark beings may actually be and sharing the ominous experiences of several others, Ricksecker recounts his interact…
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Drums and Basses with Danny Iannucci
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Danny is a shredder on the bass and loves and supports all types of music from soul and hip hop to metal and new grass to musical theater. He shares his perspective on the drum and bass relationship and how musicians can best communicate and share feedback. We talk about art openness and acceptance. Really great talk. See him play in Asheville on M…
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Rotten Tomatoes and the Co-opting of Consensus Culture
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Rotten Tomatoes, the notorious film review aggregate website, has been shaping the movie choices of audiences for more than a decade. But a recent exposé reveals the site may be rotting from within. In this episode, we discuss the New York Magazine article "The Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes" and its reporting on how the website has become corrup…
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What Do Wildfires and Hurricanes Say About Climate Change? | Diana Furchtgott-Roth
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Whenever there is a major weather event, such as the wildfires in Hawaii in August, leftists are quick to blame climate change and push “green” policy. But this approach is fraught with problems. Heritage’s Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and the Environment, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, explains. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexpla…
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Magic goes back in time as far as your mind can take you and when we think of magic, we think about spells. But what is a magic spell? What are they used for? Are they dangerous? Do you have to be a witch to cast a spell? There are so many questions about the subject that that in truth, cannot answered in a podcast, but Judika Illes, author of The …
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As within + so without = a healthy witch. But getting there takes the right magikal work. This holistic witchy workbook combines medical knowledge with magikal healing to put you where you need to be to get the most out of your life. Learn to personalize your healing needs by fusing skills in magik and nutrition, conducting rituals, and employing s…
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Feels not Fills with Ryan Sargent of The Pink Beds
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Drummer and founding member of The Pink Beds, Ryan Sargent, has an appreciation for tone and intention. Drumming is a mindfulness practice as are his massage therapy practice, dog stewardship, and human relationships. I love discovering new music in live settings but it's even more exciting when it's not planned for or expected and it just grabs an…
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Title IX and the Biden Administration’s Assault on Women’s Sports | Sarah Parshall Perry & Crystal Bonham
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. It is currently under attack by the Biden Administration, who wants to remove protections for biological women in sports and other opportunities. Sarah Parshall Perry explains why this is happening and what we can expect in the future. …
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Episode 717: Mortellus-Do I Have To Wear Black?
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Explore death and dying from the perspective of magical and Pagan communities. Filled with rituals, meditations, legal considerations, and practical advice, this book provides profound insights into death as a spiritual process. Within these pages, you will discover more than fifty rituals for funerals, memorials, and remembrances as well as medita…
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Episode 716: Denny Sargent-Werewolf Pack Magick
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Beyond Werewolf Magick, this lycanthropic Book of Shadows unites you with your spiritual kin and invites them to join in rituals, romps, and spells that call on the feral magick within and about you. Denny Sargent teaches you ecstatic shapeshifting experiences, newly revived from ancient traditions and designed to free you from the restrictive chai…
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Mike Holstein is a multi-instrumentalist, luthier, and woodworker that performs jazz regularly in and around Western North Carolina. He welcomed me to his studio filled with instruments, many of which he made, to discuss music and ways to address physical issues that come with playing large instruments like the drum set and upright bass. We discuss…
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Episode 715: Medical Intuitive and Healer-Timothy Wallace
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Tim's mission is to provide intuitive guidance to pin-point your areas of pain and suffering. Throughout his twenty-five-year career as a Physician Assistant, Timothy saw that many of his patients were coming to him to heal emotional and spiritual wounds and not for traditional medicine. He uses his gifts of mediumship, medical intuition and physic…
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Episode 714: Sterling Moon-Talking to Spirits
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Through step-by-step guidance and fascinating tales from her decades of experience, Sterling Moon teaches you how to develop your own spirit communication practice. She shows that everyone can connect with spirits―you, too, can enrich your life, find peace, and make the world more fun and interesting through mediumship. This comprehensive book reve…
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Transformation and Drumming with Emma Garau
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Emma Garau is a trans woman that has been able to face difficult challenges in discovering her identity, find confidence, and maintain her integrity in no small part thanks to the art of drumming. She is an artist that expresses the complex emotions and trials of life through different musical styles, namely punk and jazz. I highly recommend checki…
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Influencers vs. Critics: Who is the Future of Film Criticism?
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On this episode, Rico and Sargent have an in-depth discussion about the past, present and future of film criticism. Is it traditional film critics or opinion reviewers on TikTok? They share their personal journeys into film criticism, the role of Rotten Tomatoes today, the new influencer/film promoters of social media, and predictions for where the…
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Who’s Accountable for Afghanistan? | Victoria Coates, Jerry Dunleavy, and James Hasson
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In August of 2021, the Biden Administration botched the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, leading to needless chaos and bloodshed. Heritage Vice President Victoria Coates sat down with Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson to discuss their new book: Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End. —…
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Episode 713: Nick Redfern-The Martians-Evidence of Life on the Red Planet
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"The Martians opens a door into a possibility that most would reject as impossible. But Nick Redfern in this provocative and exciting book makes a startling case for there being life on Mars—and, in fact, for the whole history of Mars being very, very different from what we have supposed. A wonderful adventure and a very exciting story!"—Whitley St…
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Episode 712: Christine Cunningham Ashworth-Scott Cunningham The Path Taken
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The iconic and renowned bestselling author Scott Cunningham (1953-1993) was the central figure in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca, enabling practitioners to self-initiate. Scott's books, especially his encyclopedias, remain popular today, y…
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Social Media Makes You Better with 80/20 Drummer Nate Smith
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Nate Smith has been explaining and walking us through a growth mindset on his YouTube channel for years now after leaving the New York jazz scene. He continues to hone his craft and helps others not only through his channel but in online courses from quick to long term lessons, group and individual. He has been able to carve out a space on the inte…
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Why is the Biden White House Kicking Reporters Out? | Fred Lucas & Rob Bluey
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In July, the White House culled about 30% of the “hard passes” that allowed reporters into daily White House briefings. This week, we spoke to veteran White House Reporter Fred Lucas and Daily Signal Executive Editor Rob Bluey to find out what’s going on. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Rob Bluey on Twitter: https://…
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Raconteur rocker John Waite, currently on tour, checks in with host Robin Milling. Celebrating 40 years making music, John is not only a great songwriter, but a wonderful storyteller who reminisces about poignant moments in his career. At 71, John tells Robin he has no intention of letting the years get in the way of what makes him happiest which i…
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Episode 711: Dinah Roseberry-Flash Paranormal Fiction-13 Stories
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This collection of flash fiction by author Dinah Roseberry is strictly paranormal … and creepy. Flash Paranormal Fiction will send your flesh crawling with ghosts, witches, aliens, cryptids, and creatures of all kinds. These 13 Flash stories are for those readers who love quick and fun ghostly gatherings! Still … maybe you shouldn’t read it at nigh…
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Episode 710: Christopher Balzano-Haunted Florida Love Stories
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Wide eyes, sweaty palms and a racing heart. Are these the tell-tale marks of a love story or a haunted tale? If the story is set in Florida, there's a good chance it's both. From the infamous Bellamy Bridge to a haunted lighthouse in Key West, love is in the air--but it isn't always a good thing. Author and folklorist Christopher Balzano follows li…
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Poppy DeBoer (they/them) is a psychotherapist in Asheville, NC that works with survivors of sexual assault, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. They are also a doom metal drummer with a fascinating spiritual path and approach to the art of drumming. The quality of audio in the intro is poor because it was recorded in the hotel bathroom while on family v…
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What Went Wrong with the Southern Poverty Law Center? | Tyler O’Neil
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has turned itself into a left-wing smear factory. How did it get that way and what’s the goal? We sat down with Daily Signal Managing Editor Tyler O’Neil to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — More work by Tyler O’Neil: https://www.dailysignal.com/author/tyler-oneil/ Tyler O’Neil…
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Episode 709: The Rev and Witch Show-The Latest Zany Adventures of Tim Shaw
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It's been a very long time since Tim and I were able to get together for a Rev and Witch Show. The reason we weren't able to get together was that Tim was so busy going on interesting adventures he wasn't home long enough to do a show. So in this episode we're giving you a verbal paranormal travelogue of haunted locations he'd been to and what tran…
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Guarding the Groove with Terrence Houston
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Terrence Houston is paying his dues and paying homage to all those that came before him. I was lucky to be able to catch him on his recent tour with George Porter, Jr. He stays on top of a tight schedule between 3 bands at different stages of touring, gigging, and recording. He draws inspiration from varied drummers from Paul Barberin, Early Palmer…
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Why Care About “Appropriations”? | Richard Stern
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So how does the government actually decide how to spend your tax money? And why should you care? We sit down with the Director of the Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget at The Heritage Foundation to find out. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Richard Stern on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichAStern More by…
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Episode 708: Graham Phillips-Strange Fate
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Investigating a mysterious, nineteenth-century secret society called the Order of Meonia, researchers Graham Phillips and Jodi Russell are drawn into a remarkable true story of the unexplained. On visiting an ancient burial site on remote moorlands in central England, an inexplicable storm rages directly around them while the surrounding countrysid…
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Episode 707: Preston Dennett-UFO.s at the Drive-In
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Just imagine: you’re watching your favorite movie at the local drive-in theater when suddenly you see a strange flying object swoop down from above and hover right over the movie screen. The object is metallic, saucer-shaped, with portholes and colored lights, and is totally silent. It’s a UFO! Cars start honking and flashing their lights. People e…
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A Triumph of Latina Feminism? Barbie: The Brown & Black Film Analysis
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In this episode of Brown & Black, Jack argues why he believes the Barbie movie is really a Latina film at its core. Its pivotal scene centers on a Latina character and her mixed-race daughter. The guys peel back the layers of the $150 million dollar marketing campaign that catapulted Barbie into the national spotlight, and examine the long-standing…
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It's important to surround yourself with people you trust that can help you find perspective and those with whom you can reflect. It helps us develop, grow, achieve our goals, and find more joy in life. So I've decided to invite non-drumming musicians on the show to do just that. CaroMia Humphrey is a multi-instrumentalist that has gained the respe…
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Is the Supreme Court in an Ethics Crisis? | Tom Jipping
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Is there currently a need for ethics reform at the Supreme Court? Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Tom Jipping explains what’s really going on at the highest court in the land. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Tom Jipping on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomJipping Legal Analysis from the Heritage Foundation: https://www.h…
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The Hunt for Rhythm with Evan Martin
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Evan Martin has devoted his time and energy to music consistently throughout his life. Starting as a guitarist leading bands and open mics, he made the switch to the drums when the opportunity arose and it changed the way he thinks about music and life. We get deep and discuss the intrinsic value of drums and how it can sometimes be our therapy. Yo…
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Episode 706: Dr. Jennifer Lamonica-The Art and Science of Face Reading
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In this illustrated guide, Jennifer Lamonica reveals the sacred tradition of face morphology, an esoteric system that has been passed quietly from rabbi to student as an unbroken oral tradition for more than 4,500 years. She explores the history and development of this ancient art from its origins in Israel and Egypt to its use as the major diagnos…
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For thousands of years, dreams have become cherished personal treasures. The most lucid of these dreams have been treated as divine revelation, prophecy, and windows to the soul. They have held a high place in various civilizations and religions throughout the world. They have been seriously studied by psychologists and medical science and have dir…
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Why is the FDA Approving Over-The-Counter Birth Control? | Emma Waters
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The FDA has made a ruling that a particular kind of birth control will be available over the counter. Heritage researcher Emma Waters explains why conservatives should oppose this rule, and how it’s related to earlier conversations about Plan B and abortion-inducing drugs. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — More by Emma…
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In The YouTube Effect, director Alex Winter (Bill & Ted Franchise, Zappa) goes behind the screen with this documentary delving deep into the social media channel. Winter questions YouTube founder SteveChen, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, YouTube creators - some who have become stars in their own right - and more, sharing an eye-opening view int…
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WGA/SAG-AFTRA Strike! Is It Time To Decentralize Hollywood?
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Hollywood is on strike! In this OFF THE CUFF episode, Jack and Mike discuss how the WGA and SAG-AFTRA walkouts could reshape the entertainment industry, including how it could lead to the collapse of American culture. They analyze the sociopathic CEO mentality, and why executives feel they can dehumanize actors and writers. The guys also explore a …
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Faith and Drumming with John Caldwell
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I talk with John about his career from drumming on furniture to battle of the bands to music school to LA & back. He's a teacher dedicated to teaching his students with enthusiasm & instilling work ethic. We talk about the trials of LA gigs, finding faith, and helping Taylor Hawkins find his first mountain bike (Rest in Power.)…
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Episode 704: Damh The Bard-His Magical, Musical Instruments
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Damh the Bard has been on Stirring the Cauldron many times over the years, talking about his music, his many albums the Mabinogi series of albums, and more but the one thing that we've overlooked was that integral part of music making, and that is his instruments. If you've ever seen Damh live, you can see the deep connection between he and his mus…
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Let Annwyn Avalon, a practicing water witch herself, take you into the world of water magic. The water magic and lore in this book focuses on the Celtic tradition, but draws on other water magic traditions as well, and features rainwater, as well as lakes, rivers, oceans, canals, swamps, and other watery locations, together with the folk and magica…
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