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The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own polyamorous journey and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGBTQ+ life, we cover it all with a unique blend of casual conversation and deep journalism. ...
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Do you think art can change the world? So do I! We’re at a pivotal moment when scientists, medical practitioners, and creatives are coming together in recognition of the ways that art plays an indispensable role in our well-being, as individuals, communities, and societies. In each episode we hear from artists and creatives who share their inspiration for their work and its wider impact. These conversations about transformative artistic practices show the ways that art can be a catalyst for ...
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What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for. Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. We explore how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story. Code Switch was named Apple Podcasts' first-ever Show of the Year in 2020. Want to level ...
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The Being On Stage Podcast

Reggie Daughson

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The Being on Stage Podcast motivates and inspires performers to grow in their talent and continue moving forward in their career. Get going and turn your audience into fans with the help of the renowned Entertainment and Live Performance Coach, Reggie Daughson. Build more confidence and become the performer you envision yourself to be. The world is waiting for your talent! Let's give it to them.
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I Need God Pod

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The one and only podcast from your favorite Instagram page, @ineedgodineverymomentofmylife. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Drag Me Online

Brock Harder

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A Podcast about Drag. Drag Kings, Drag Queens, Drag performers, artists and things! Interviews and discussions with popular drag artists around the country and the world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dragmeonline/support
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Bonnie Violet is a trans femme genderqueer spiritual drag artist and digital chaplain. YouTuber & Host of a queer chaplain podcast with such series as Drag & Spirituality, TranSpirit & Faith Leaders. Co-host of Splintered Grace with her conservative christian aunt & At the CCC recovery podcast. Creator & Founder of Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV & AIDS (a.l.p.ha.) & the annual Drag & Spirituality Summit. Bonnie Violet shares her experience strength and hope with HIV for 24 years, re ...
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‘You’re Something Else, Gladys’, written by Anita Franklin and produced by Vanitas Arts, reimagines the story of former Drag King Gladys Bentley, who finds herself and husband Charles living at her mother's house in the 1950's US McCarthy Era. Gone are the golden years of the Harlem Renaissance when Gladys could single handedly fill the Clam Club as one the biggest earners on the circuit, and now, Gladys and Charles await the arrival of Mike, a journalist sniffing out the stories that could ...
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Secret Dinosaur Cult

Sofie Hagen and Jodie Mitchell

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A live comedy podcast by comedians Sofie Hagen and Jodie Mitchell, in which they explore identity in order to try and find out who they are - through the medium of dinosaurs. Hilarious, highly addictive and heavily dinosaur-based. SOFIE HAGEN is a stand-up comedian, author and host of 'Made of Human Podcast' and former co-host and co-creator of 'The Guilty Feminist' and a fat activist. JODIE MITCHELL is a stand-up comedian, improviser and a drag king in the drag king troupe Pecs. She is part ...
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Welcome to The Royal Record. Every week Cameron Walker, GB News' Royal Correspondent, and Svar Nanan-Sen, Royal Editor of GBNews.com, will bring you the latest news and analysis on the Royal Family and give you exclusive insight into everything going on behind palace walls. New episodes released every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the Sher Vancouver Podcast— a safe space for BIPOC 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and allies. We are two queer South Asian cis women who are on a mission to highlight and celebrate queer & trans folks in our local community to ignite change. We are your hosts Sharon & Niri. Join us every third Friday of each month to learn about inspiring people creating positive changes in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Follow us @shervanpodcast and visit our website at https://www.shervanpodcast.com.
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I’m raising the first national and international conversation to explore courage and curiosity and why it makes a big difference to our mental, societal and democratic health. Scroll down for all episodes. I’m grateful to share my reviews below. I talk to award-winning, diverse, national and international artists about the role of courage and curiosity in their lives. What do these qualities really mean and why do they matter to our mental, societal and democratic health? Can the Arts change ...
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RadiOblivion

Professor Michael T

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Podcasting from Middle Tennessee to the entire galaxy in 128kbs of Glorious, Lifelike Stereophonic sound - this is RadiOblivion with Professor Michael T - where I provide Better Living Through Discarded Music with Wild Sounds and Rock 'n' Roll right here at RadiOblivion.com on yer internet dial.
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T with Charles

Charles St. Anthony

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T WITH CHARLES is the podcast where EVERYONE IS A CELEBRITY: everyone's voice is valid, and everyone has a story to tell. Author and personality Charles St. Anthony greets featured guests and looks at current events.
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What does love, intimacy, and dating mean for us as a modern generation? Bad Gyal Chat Podcast focuses on dating and relationships based on Black celebrity culture and social media hot topics. Different experiences with dating and relationships are explored alongside guest interviews from the 6ix (Toronto) and abroad. A proud Black Canadian Podcast.
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Hosted by trashy babes Rax King and Amber Rollo. If you've ever asked yourself "would Susan Sontag have enjoyed 'Jersey Shore'," why did Twinkie file for bankruptcy, or if you don't know how to read and at this point you know it's too late to ask, this is the podcast for you!
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Hightailing Through History

Hightailing Through History

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Two sisters get stoned and surprise each other with a story from history's vault of the weird and the wonderful! Covering topics all around the world and all through time that you won't find in your history books!
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Sober Sallies

Alex Highsmith and Bridget O'Neill

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A casual comedy podcast where co-hosts and best friends Alex and Bridget break down the idea of sobriety and what it means for them in real life. Join us in our sober clubhouse, where anything goes and we all get points for trying! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=86769651
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Angel and May are two worn-out private investigators from LA. Events take a turn and they embark on a journey which will take them across time and space to the asteroid colony "New London". They hole up in a dodgy pub run by a crazy drag queen. What could possibly go wrong! They say the skies are the limit, but here they are just the beginning!
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Larger Than Life

Los Angeles Times

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In 1960s Los Angeles, after the catastrophic Watts riots, an outsized character emerged — one who found an unexpected way to unite people across race and class. Odds are you’ve never heard of him. From L.A. Times Studios, the team behind “Dirty John” and “Man in the Window,” comes “Larger Than Life,” a docu-series about Big Willie Robinson, a 6-foot-6, muscle-bound street racer who preached peace a quarter-mile at a time. Cops and criminals, movie stars and miscreants, even Crips and Bloods ...
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Love & Other Problems. The ups and downs of wanting love & the problems with staying in love. Love takes on several different forms and means so many various things to everyone touched by love. This podcast talks about everything including our love obsession with celebrity drama. Talking about love and relationships is difficult. I'm ready to tell mine. Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod ...
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Here’s the deal it’s church motherfuckers every week we’re going to sit down and talk about Canadian drag racing, events who’s fast and who’s not who’s street and who’s barley sidewalk. I hope you all enjoy
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A podcast dedicated to spreading the CUES for building healthier relationships with ourselves, our partners, and our peers. CUES, or CommUnity Empowerment Services, is an ever-developing organization based on Long Island run by Dena Spanos. Each episode will be focused on a topic related to social change and lay the pavement towards preventing future instances of power-based personal violence. Lean in and get inCUESive! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dena-spano ...
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This is the Product Management Leaders Podcast, in which you hear from some of the top PM leaders about their real-world strategies and tactics for building world-class products. It’s sponsored by Voximplant, the leading serverless communications platform and no-code drag and drop contact center solution. Voximplant enables product leaders and developers to integrate communications into their products such as embedding voice, video, SMS, in-app chat, and natural language processing and it en ...
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Performer Trauma

Joseph Raisi-Varzaneh

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On this podcast I will be interviewing performers and colourful creatures from the entertainment world (actors, ballet dancers, drag queens and creative souls) and we'll be making you laugh as my guests and I regale you with our funniest on-stage moments, embarrassing audition experiences, devastating rehearsal room travesties, hilarious drama school memories, not to forget, all the random jobs we put ourselves through in order to survive whilst we are ...."resting". Hosted by Joseph Raisi-V ...
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A pop culture time machine! Each episode covers that very week from 30 years ago, 20 years ago and 10 years ago, which means each show is loaded with forgotten movies, timeless TV episodes and songs best left to the past. We'll examine TV, movies, music and video games from the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s. Come remember with us!
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“Island Noir: Beyond the Palm Trees”, hosted by Soul, uncovers true crime stories with a deep impact on communities of color. Dive into overlooked narratives of resilience and justice. Join us on a crucial journey to spotlight the truth and Subscribe for compelling investigations.
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The untold story of the murder of a gay police officer in Northern Ireland in 1997. Belfast 1997. But not just any part of Belfast, gay Belfast. A place you've probably never heard of before. Cigarette smoke, aftershave and expectation fill the air in the only gay bar in the country. Sat having a drink on a night out is Darren Bradshaw. He was just 24 years old when he was shot dead in front of hundreds of people. His brutal murder by terrorists sparked fears of a return to all out violence ...
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‘Gamblers’ is an anthology series that follows the underground lives and careers of professional gamblers. Season 1 stretched from the blackjack table to the poolroom and all the way to the racetrack. After reporting most of Season 1 remotely during the early days of the pandemic, host David Hill hits the road in Season 2, taking listeners to the places where hustlers and savants gather to compete with each other. This season, we’re visiting the golf courses of Las Vegas, the drag strips of ...
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Walking with Purpose

Christopher Carr, Jeff, and Santana

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A Podcast with powerful and meaningful conversations on social issues, relationships life struggles, life triumphs and life lessons. Standing in our truth, Speaking our truth, one podcast at a time.
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Join Kelly as she kicks it with local Aotearoa guests and talks about all things unhinged and millennial. The daily break you need is right here with Kelly! Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @kickitwithkellypod
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The Costume Plot

Sarah Timm, Jojo Siu

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A podcast about costume design and the performing arts from professional costume designers Jojo Siu and Sarah Timm! Join Jojo and Sarah as they analyze the costumes from your favorite film, TV, and theatre, and offer an inside look at the art and craft of costume design. Plus, look forward to bonus episodes where Jojo and Sarah interview industry professionals and find out why they chose their specific field in the arts. New episodes every other Friday.
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Lifestyle of a Gay Black Boy

Lifestyle of a Gay Black Boy

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This podcast is all about life through the lens of a proud gay black man. I am here to talk, analyze, debate and just have fun. I’m finally starting my path to my dream and I want you all to share it with me 😊 Cover art photo provided by Michelle Harding Contact me for contributions, questions, feedback, booking, and more: lifestylegbb@gmail.com
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A home-brew actual-play DnD podcast. All female. All awesome! Embark on this adventure with our team who take our interactive sessions from Twitch and turn them into the podcast, filled with fun and probably too many puns. This #RPGPodcast started as a way to explore improvisational play as performers and now is a weekly gathering of awesome women creating high-fantasy adventures together. Whether you love #ttrpg or this is your first introduction to it, this podcast is here to share our lov ...
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The United Methodist People Podcast is all about the pastors, people, ministries, and work of the United Methodist Church. The focus is telling the stories which help the United Methodist Church navigate anxious times and support the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of The World. The United Methodist Podcast also will address issues and matters which challenge the church and provide a forum for constructive discourse to take place over matters regarding the ...
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Episode 46: God-lover Kyle speaks with a former drag king from New Zealand who gained popularity in the drag scene there but chose to leave it behind for a simpler life in the countryside, where they now read the Bible and attend church. Listen to full episodes at patreon.com/ineedgod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week (September 8th to 14th) is National Suicide Prevention Week. Deaths by suicide in young people have risen by more than 60% in recent decades. And in 2022, it was the second leading cause of death for people aged 10-14. Behind that tragic statistic is a lot of nuance, though. For example: Alaska Natives, American Indians, and White youth a…
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Ask Code Switch is back! Lori Lizarraga and the Code Switch team tackle all new listener questions this fall. From the tacky and tricky to the cringe and candid – we're bringing our race advice to the questions you're scared to ask. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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We're back in the era of our formative youth, aka the Y2K era, to visit and dissect the costumes of Legally Blonde & 10 Things I Hate About You. Join us as we dive in to Trashy Lingerie, Shakespeare's inspiration, and a third thing (for comedy)! Alert: baby on board for much of this episode! She was a very thoughtful guest. Lots of opinions on plat…
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At the turn of the 20th century, Asahel Curtis was a prolific photographer who traveled throughout Washington. His work captured the state as it underwent big changes, owing to rapid industrialization. For decades, a massive collection of Asahel’s glass plate negatives has been held at the Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma. The plates, …
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If someone asked you to name three Rock musicians that are Black, could you? Some people might be able to, but in general there aren’t a lot of them. This is despite the fact that the genre traces its roots back to Black blues, gospel, and rhythm and blues artists in the United States. The rock music industry and academic scholarship of the genre i…
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This week Cameron and Svar assess Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new approach to public life as the Duke of Sussex turns 40 this month Welcome to The Royal Record. Every week Cameron Walker, GB News' Royal Correspondent, and Svar Nanan-Sen, Royal Editor of GBNews.com, will bring you the latest news and analysis on the Royal Family and give you ex…
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There’s a new wrinkle in the debate over homelessness policy in the city of Burien. Last September, Burien passed a controversial ordinance banning camping in much of the city, Meanwhile, a local church decided to step in and offer its property as a temporary encampment for the homeless. Burien requested that the church, the Oasis Home Church, get …
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Spokane County Commissioner Al French is facing a recall effort over his handling of disclosures of contaminated groundwater in the West Plains. The “Clean Water Accountability Coalition” is sounding the alarm about PFAS—sometimes called 'forever chemicals’—in well water. And let's not forget to mention that French is also running for re-election t…
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One of the best coffee spots in Bellingham isn’t a cafe, at least according to some of the folks in the city’s unhoused population. Instead, it’s a casual coffee cart that pops-up twice a week, at a free lunch program, known as the Maple Alley Inn. While the coffee is decent, the main attraction is the person running the cart. 85 year-old Ursula De…
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Michael Vargas Arango was having a fairly typical day — hanging out at his home in Medellín, playing Xbox with one of his friends. Only, when he spoke to his mom during the day, he realized that she had no idea what "friend" he was talking about — she hadn't seen or heard anyone besides her son in the house all day. That was the first inkling eithe…
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In this episode of 'Art Heals All Wounds,' I have the pleasure of speaking with the author, Lydia Millet. Lydia’s latest book 'We Loved It All: A Memory of Life' explores themes of interconnectedness, extinction, and climate change. She shares insights into her writing process and the challenges of addressing such monumental issues through storytel…
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Riders packed trains on Friday to see four new stations on the One Line, which now stops in Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood. At the 148th Street Station, Shoreline celebrated the occasions with a marching band, speeches, and bubble machines. The suburb has been planning for this moment for years, that’s apparent when you step off the tra…
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Being a sports fan in Washington State is akin to riding the Extreme Scream at the fair: big highs, and REAL SUDDEN LOWS. Yes, I’m looking at you, Seattle Mariners… With the Seahawks kicking off their regular season at home this weekend against the Denver Broncos, hope springs eternal! And it felt like a good time to check in on what’s been cooking…
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Members of the King County Council have moved to officially say the county’s youth jail should remain open. The council voted last week eight-to-zero in favor of a non-binding resolution to declare its support for keeping the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in operation – with some improvements. The move comes just over four ye…
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The boys respond to an email that calls them out on toxic masculinity. Get yourself some blacksmith merchandise and apparel from Saint Galgano Armory. Email them at saintgalganoarmory@gmail.com or check them out on X or Instagram. Email us at hillhipsterpod@gmail.com or connect with us on X or Instagram.…
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Felix Bornholdt is a New Zealand-born pianist and composer, known for his active involvement in the Australian improvised music scene and as a member (until recently) of the band Lime Cordiale. He has a rich musical background, influenced by a diverse range of genres from ECM and Bach to avant-garde jazz, which he was exposed to during his childhoo…
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Hello Smoke Circle! We have missed you all and hope you are doing well. Season four will be kicking off in two weeks on Friday, September 13th. Please be sure you are following or subscribed on whatever platform you love to listen on so you get notified right away when episode one of season four drops in a couple of weeks! Also, please follow us on…
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Oliver Stone interprets Quentin Tarantino, the wrongest SNL movie, found horror in the Paris catacombs, the end of Johnny Bravo, and let's not sugarcoat it: THE WORST WEEK OF MOVIES IN THIRTY TWENTY TEN HISTORY. Give here: https://www.patreon.com/lasertime
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The Democratic party is riding the Good Vibes Express after its Chicago convention. And a look at polling averages gives them reason to celebrate: Since becoming the nominee, Vice President Harris has shaken up a relatively static presidential race: She’s now running slightly ahead of former President Trump nationwide. In swing states, she has pull…
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Washington State University's MT James Entomological Collection is the largest insect museum in the state, it holds around three million specimens. In 2022, state legislators allocated $50,000 for the collection to digitize pollinators, like bees, moths, flies, butterflies and other insects that carry pollen. Adding the 30,000 pollinators in WSU’s …
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Was it agriculture, capitalism, or the patriarchy that pushed us into "pair bonding"? Are humans actually wired to stay faithful, or is cheating in our genes? We'll dissect scientific theories, challenge old-school narratives, and maybe even giggle a little about group sex and jealousy. Whether you’re team monogamy or polyamory curious, this episod…
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This week Cameron and Svar analyse Prince Harry's decision to not include additional chapters in the paperback version of his autobiography Spare and take a look at a clash between the book's release date and a very important engagement to King Charles. Welcome to The Royal Record. Every week Cameron Walker, GB News' Royal Correspondent, and Svar N…
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Last year, the Yakima City Council made a landmark decision by passing a proclamation to designate the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Less than a year later, the council voted to reverse that decision. The move was celebrated by far right religious leaders like Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk and Sean Feucht, who took to X to applaud the dec…
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For many Washington students, and parents, the school year is just about to start - if it hasn’t already. And they're not the only ones gearing up for the new year. Teachers and school staff are about to step into a new year with all sorts of new questions about how their respective school systems will be run. So, we wanted to check in with a panel…
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It's been more than ten months since devastating violence began unfolding in Israel and Gaza. And in the midst of all the death, so many people are trying to better understand what's going on in that region, and how the United States is implicated in it. So on this episode, we're looking back to the writing of James Baldwin, whose views on the coun…
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Earlier this month, City of Seattle workers were told most of them will have to return to the office at least 3 days a week starting this fall. Meanwhile… a certain large tech and online retail company (named after a river in South America) has reportedly started a mulling the minimum number of hours employees must stay on site to count towards its…
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In the early 90s, Seattle was at the center of a sonic revolution. Grunge, a homegrown sludgy rock sound, became a global commodity. At the same time, another sound was making its mark on Seattle. The Gits were a band on the precipice of national stardom, standing out with their punk sensibility and charismatic female vocalist, with music labels ci…
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Addressing homelessness is looking a little different in Thurston County these days. The county, which includes Olympia, just became the fifth community in the nation to collect data on every single adult experiencing homelessness. The county’s partner organization says that data includes the names and circumstances of each person counted. And the …
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We know a few things about the woman known as Lou Graham, for sure: She was a brothel madam in Seattle at the turn of the century. And she’s immortalized in one of the city’s popular ghost tours. Maybe you’ve even felt her spiritual presence while passing through tunnels underneath Pioneer Square. Beyond that, facts are sparse. But plenty of legend…
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Mike Mangan is an American musician known for his skills on the Hammond B3 Organ. Aside from playing keyboards for The Cult, Mike also leads his own bands, (Big Organ Trio and Rebel House Radio), and has been part of Glenn Hughes’ band, The Keef Richards and much more. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player abov…
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ALL RIIIIIGGHT, baby! RadiOblivion 202 with Professor Michael T is yer ticket to a wild ride through Rockabilly, Psychobilly, and Garage Punk that'll leave ya shoutin' and hollerin' fer more! We're diving headfirst into the deep end o' the wild side with a savage mix o' tracks that'll get yer heart a thumpin' and yer blood a pumpin'. It's a no-hold…
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Last winter, federal officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a program to save the perpetually threatened northern spotted owl. The problem? Invasive barred owls are crowding out our local forest -- they're bigger, and more aggressive. The solution? Culling half a million of those owls over the next 30 years. On its face, the is…
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At this point, most of Washington’s primary election results have been called. Bob Ferguson will face Dave Reichert in the race for governor. Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for a spot on the Seattle City Council. Goodspaceguy once again failed to get onto the November ballot. But – in one race, the drama has remained at a fever pitch…
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This week Cameron and Svar are joined by royal author Robert Jobson who provides a unique insight into Kate Middleton and Prince William’s roles in the Royal Family Welcome to The Royal Record. Every week Cameron Walker, GB News' Royal Correspondent, and Svar Nanan-Sen, Royal Editor of GBNews.com, will bring you the latest news and analysis on the …
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When some people picture political conventions, they might imagine a grand stage lit up with dazzling lights, a seemingly never ending stream of speeches - and a sea of enthusiastic supporters cheering their hearts out, waving lots and lots of American flags. Since Monday, the Democratic National Convention has been underway in Chicago. There have …
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Chances are high that you’ve never been to McNeal Island before. Few have - the island, located in the Puget Sound, southwest of Tacoma, isn’t accessible to the general public. The only people that are allowed are staff and pre-screened visitors at the Washington State Special Commitment Center - the first post-prison institution for people designa…
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Picture a historic church in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood, bathed in afternoon sunlight, poised for a dramatic transformation. Julie Cain, who purchased the church in 2021, envisions turning it into affordable housing for young adults. The project aims to address local housing needs and foster a supportive community, with plans for shared rooms an…
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How do you participate in a faith practice that has a rough track record with racism? That's what our play-cousin J.C. Howard gets into in this week's episode of Code Switch. He talks to us about Black Christians who, like him for a time, found their spiritual homes in white evangelical churches. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…
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In this episode of Art Heals All Wounds, I’m thinking about the transformative power of storytelling. The stories that we tell ourselves shape our actions and decisions. One of the most powerful ways we can move forward is recognizing when a story no longer serves us. The artists in this season are creating new narratives to combat climate change a…
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When Fitz Cahall started his “Dirtbag Diaries” podcast in 2007, he was an avid outdoorsman struggling to make ends meet as a travel writer. At the time, this whole ‘on demand audio storytelling’ thing was kind of new, and Fitz saw it as a way of bringing new life to his joy of the outdoors. Today, he’s replaced his wild life bouncing around in a va…
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Imagine you are renting a property and your grass dies and gets brown (this is the Pacific Northwest, where, aside from some unseasonable August rain, it’s pretty dry all summer). Then you get a note from your management company that letting that grass die violates the property’s rules and fines you $125. Then, on top of that, the company charges y…
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The Washington State Department of Corrections has pledged to stop the use of solitary confinement in state prisons, in most cases. And the agency says it has made progress on that goal. But a recent report from the agency’s own independent watchdog, the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, says isolating inmates for extended periods of time is still …
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The summertime is usually the peak season for tourists in Stehekin, Washington – a small community of around 100 people at the north end of Lake Chelan. It’s only accessible by boat or floatplane, making it an ideal place for a lakeside getaway or entry into the North Cascades wilderness. But the geography and topography that make Stehekin unique a…
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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which oversees the state’s foster care system, celebrated a milestone last week: The number of children in foster care has dipped below 5,000. That’s down significantly from 9,171 kids in foster care in 2018 – a reduction of more than 50% in six years. This is seen as progress among experts who have …
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