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Red Pen: A Grammar Podcast

Columbia Journalism Review

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Welcome to the weird, wild, scintillatingly stylish, and syntactically sound world of RED PEN—the grammar podcast that won't put you to sleep.Brought to you by the Columbia Journalism Review and hosted by old buds Ryan Davis and Mike Laws, RED PEN plucks examples from the news (as well as from novels, music, movies—wherever!) to answer all those questions you were too afraid to ask in English class.Digressions may include: Green Day's early work, the oppressive atmosphere of latter-day Batma ...
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Code Rush

Jay George, Rob de Kort

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A regular podcast about the challenges of front-end design & development in a fast-moving industry, with Jay George and Rob de Kort. We chat about industry news, workflow, favourite software, and everything else related to designing and developing websites.
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Grammar Lab

Grammar Lab

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Grammar Lab is the podcast where we unravel the intricacies of the English language, making grammar accessible and fun for everyone. Our grammar, style, punctuation, and usage tips will make you a more effective communicator and feed your love of language.
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What this podcast is *not*: a rule guide on proper punctuation. We'll only conjure the ghost of grammar in order to put it to rest. What this podcast *is*: a journey through the weird behaviour of punctuation in the wild. Be prepared to amble on the placid path of the comma, get lost on the winding road of brackets, and arrive at the well-deserved rest of the full stop. Along the way, we'll explore the past & future of punctuation, why a comma sparked the Russian Revolution, how to earn mill ...
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GrowTheBench Podcast

phil@growthebench.com

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Listen in each week for insights related to our most recent blog post, as our host, Leslie Boomer, interviews the blog's author. Visit GrowTheBench.com to view all of our blog posts or to sign-up for our free weekly e-newsletter and blog post.
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Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World w ...
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Words Are Hard

Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Words are hard. We’re here to help. Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as they dive into writing and editing techniques. New episode weekly. Tangent-to-topic ratios will vary.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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SALES&STANZAS

Decade Later

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Sales, marketing, breaking the rules, life lessons, and poetry inspired by me making mistakes and living abroad, but not in that order Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salesandstanzas/support
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Dudes Inc.

Matt Carr

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A group of friends talking about the world from a guy's perspective. Variety of topics are covered here and come join us for the ride! (Part of the Mania Empire.)
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OH Really?

WKSU News

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WKSU is looking for the answers to the questions you have about Ohio in a project we call OH Really? It's an initiative that makes you part of the news gathering process.
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Mada Fyah

Breadfruit Productions

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The climate crisis has arrived on Belize’s shores and will require collective effort to create a just, liveable future. On Mada Fyah, join André Habet as he talks to guests who share their insights on the state of Belize’s environment.
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Scribendi provides helpful and comprehensive tips to help you improve your grammar and your writing today. Whether you need help with punctuation, spelling, grammar, style, or tone, Scribendi will give you everything you need to improve your writing.
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Alex & Nick’s podroid

Alex & Nick - podroid

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Two middle aged men rambling, discussing & ranting on about whatever we fancy. Topics include: football, food, colours, life itself. Cover art photo provided by Gonzalo Remy on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@gonzaloremy
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Chai Podcast

Sharon Shimonova

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While shedding light on the unique Bukharian cultural epicenter in Queens, NY, Chai Podcast hopes to promote inclusivity within the Bukharian community. Growing up in New York as a first generation American born Bukharian Jew can be jarring, and at times it seems impossible to love and cherish our cultural identity without agreeing with the more antiquated and fundamentalist standards that the Bukharian community reflects. Chai intends to make that thought seem less impossible for future gen ...
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The Ambitions Podcast

Ambitions Personnel

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The Ambitions Podcast is series of frank and fun discussions about the world of recruitment. Members of the Ambitions Personnel team and guests explore a range of subjects from the latest changes in the recruitment industry to tips on how to retain and train staff.
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IELTS Tutorials

IELTS Tutorials

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IELTS Tutorials - an Online IELTS Test Preparation Portal will help you ace the IELTS Exam. Find proven tips and strategies to practice, attempt free IELTS practice tests & get them evaluated from experts to improve your performance and achieve the desired IELTS Results. Learn about IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking modules in depth. Join our Online IELTS Coaching Service to take advantage of a flexible and visual learning experience. Make the most out of our Writing Correction ...
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The Duncan and Angus Show

Duncan & Angus

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Duncan and Angus Just 2 guys, talking smack, making each other laugh and just having fun. We are here for your entertainment. Bringing you quizzes, interesting facts, friendly banter and a lot of dad jokes.
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The Electric Company Podcast

The Electric Company

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The Electric Company Podcast SmashUps are a series of portable shorts available for free. Series favorites like "Silent E is a Ninja" and "Bossy R" are mixed with pieces starring celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Kyle Massey and Wyclef Jean. Sign up to get these automatically plugged into your computer, video iPod, or other media player and easily turn any moment into a fun learning moment. These Podcast SmashUps build on our online SmashUp tool, where kids can create their very own SmashUps us ...
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Listenwise News Bites is a current events podcast for young listeners featuring fun, interesting, relevant news stories that keep kids engaged, informed, and entertained. Veteran public radio journalist Monica Brady-Myerov poses thought-provoking questions following each news story that listeners can ponder or discuss with family members, teachers, or classmates. News Bites is produced by Listenwise, an award-winning learning platform using podcasts to improve students’ listening and literac ...
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A book on improving eloquence, proficiency and grammar in everyday communication. ‘How to Speak and Write Correctly’ is not a manual of the styles to use in speaking and writing, nor is it a manual for grammar. It is a simple, useful book for helping ordinary people in effective communication. It lays down and explains broad rules of communication, further giving useful tips for effective communication. The book also lists common mistakes in communication and offers suggestions on how best t ...
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It's been two years since the death of a woman in the custody of Iran's morality police led to protests across the country. The brutal government crackdown that followed continues today- with artists, journalists and activists targeted. NPR's Jackie Northam brings us the voices of some of those affected. Learn more about sponsor message choices: po…
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Welcome to Julie’s webinar, “The GPS of Writing: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling.” Since Julie is taking a short break from the podcast to focus on her newest book, we’re replacing our typical podcast with a broadcast of this webinar. Throughout the webinar, Julie weaves a metaphor for grammar, punctuation, and spelling: Grammar is the rules of …
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FYI - we have a little audio issue with this pod but the content is so worth it! Texting is an amazing tool and yet, the generations use text differently and the impact on communication can be very detrimental to your role as a boss. Don't let your proper punctuation shut down your younger employees - listen in! (There's an echo for the host but no…
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Cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate, are mostly grown in a few places making them susceptible to the effects of extreme weather events, driven by climate change. We hear about a team in Germany that is developing a chocolate made without cocoa. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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1013. How can fiction writers create diverse, authentic characters without relying on stereotypes? Alex Temblador, author of "Writing An Identity Not Your Own," tackles this question and more. Learn about the importance of community engagement in research, the pitfalls of overemphasizing certain character traits, and techniques for editing with an …
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“Structure” might be one of the most anxiety-provoking words for a homeschooling parent. If you feel like you’re always struggling to achieve structure in your household or if you don’t even know what level of structure is best for your kids, this episode is for you. This episode is a previously recorded webinar about parties. Yes, structure and pa…
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Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank say springs are taken over by Israeli settlers and taps in towns barely run. And in Britain, Princess Catherine Announces She's Completed Chemotherapy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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1012. Most words are different in different languages, but water from steeped leaves has only two main names: tea and chai. We look at why! Also, if you've ever mixed up words, like calling a butterfly a "flutterby," you'll love learning about what these slips of the tongue tell us about how we form sentences. The "tea" segment was written by Valer…
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The ruling Taliban in Afghanistan issued a sweeping morality law in August. Among other things, it bans women's voices outside the home: no laughing, speaking loudly or singing. Afghan women outside the country are protesting the restriction by posting videos of themselves singing. We hear from some of them. Learn more about sponsor message choices…
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There has been nearly a week of protests in Israel following the death of six hostages held by Hamas. They're calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal with Hamas, bringing the remining hostages held in Gaza home. But so far, no deal has been reached. We talk about how Israelis view their prime minister with …
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Last month in Bangladesh, street protests grew into a movement that eventually ended the rule of the autocratic prime minister. Now the country is picking up the pieces and charting a new way forward. We board a double-decker bus in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, to talk to Bangladeshis about the future. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podc…
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This month, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Pastor Rob Ketterling, Lead Pastor of River Valley Church in Minneapolis, MN. He has coached and discipled many through an initiative called Kingdom Builders and has personally seen God grow their church from $157,000 to more than $10,000,000 above the tithe, which has helped build unified local communities,…
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There is a contentious fight in Mexico right now over constitutional reforms that would remake the judiciary. Opponents say the changes would weaken the judiciary's independence, but Mexicans elected a government with a super-majority, making these changes possible. Our correspondent in Mexico asks: in a democracy, what if the majority is wrong? Le…
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Literary analysis shouldn’t be a cold dissection that increases the distance between the reader and the text, but rather a way for the reader to more deeply engage with the text. In today’s episode, Julie lays out Brave Writer’s approach to teaching literary analysis and writer’s craft to your kids. This is a rebroadcast of a training webinar. Lite…
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VUCA - have you heard this term? No, I hadn't either. Neal Glatt is here to help you understand Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. You don't want to miss this Weekly Short - tune in, read the blog - you'll be glad you did!phil@growthebench.com
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Israel mourns six hostages, who were captured during the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and found by the Israeli military in Gaza, recently killed. We go to the funeral of one of the hostages, in Jerusalem. And in Gaza, nearly all residents have been displaced multiple times by evacuation orders from the Israeli military, into so-called humanitarian…
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We share our summer projects, including babies and GSAP. We figure out that some feature flags in Safari are just a checkbox and loop back to topics from our previous episode. We discuss how to do structured schema data and how Figma enables AI training by default. CSS can put Rob off these days. We re-discuss CH units and steal some buttons. Intro…
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1011. This week, we look at language patterns that may indicate someone is lying, such as how often they say "um" and the diversity of the words they use. Then we tease out the difference between being legendary, famous, infamous, and notorious. The "language of lying" segment was written by Valerie Fridland, a professor of linguistics at the Unive…
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In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma that would be felt for generations. A murder and sexual assault so traumatic they are only now coming to terms with it, 80 years later. And this wasn't an isolated incident. We hear their story. Learn mor…
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As the war drags on, families of hostages who have been held in Gaza for nearly eleven months are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry. Some of them release some of their pain by yelling their loved ones names into Gaza, in hopes of being heard. And the U.S. pressures Israel to change the way it evacuates civilians from parts of Gaza, amid fe…
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Just like in the U.S., Amazon is a big e-commerce presence in India. And also like the U.S., Amazon's fulfillment centers in India have been the subject of complaints of unsafe conditions for workers. To understand what those conditions are like, we hear from some Amazon warehouse workers. Disclosure: Amazon is among NPR's financial supports and pa…
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On Wednesday Israel launched raids into the Occupied West Bank, they say to root out Hamas militants and prevent another attack like the one that occurred on October 7th. We hear the latest on those raids. And Israelis who believe the West Bank should be Israeli territory have significantly increased settlement activity since the war in Gaza starte…
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In today's job market understanding how your team sees your leadership is a critical part of your overall success. The working environment in your organization is set from the top down. How well do you understand the needs of the people who are working for you? Listen has Neal Glatt shares what you need to know to make your workplace thrive with lo…
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The island nation of Palau is at the center of tensions between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. We go there to see what the competition between superpowers looks like on the ground. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Plotting? Pantsing? Plantsing? There's no right or wrong way to outline a project, but in this episode, we'll help you navigate some of the different styles and techniques you might use to plan out your next novel. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz
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1010. We'd never be accused of belling the cat, but we did let our curiosity get the best of us when sniffing around common cat-related idioms. Plus, little did we know that we're already in Augtober and Summerween! Grab a pumpkin-spiced treat and come on an adventure through the looking glass to learn about portmanteau words. The "cat idoims" segm…
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At one time, in the 1970's, Watford Football Club in England was at the bottom of the rankings. Then rock superstar Elton John purchased the team and turned their fortunes around. Our London correspondent tells us the tale of the failing soccer club and the rock star. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac…
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Work continues towards finding a path to a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. mediators continue to communicate optimism, while the two sides, Israel and Hamas, seem to downplay the idea that progress is being made on their remaining differences. We hear about one major sticking point. Control of a strip of land in southern Gaza called the Philadelphi Corrido…
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In an unprecedented step, the U.S. has imposed sanctions in recent months on about a dozen Israelis who it says have taken violent action against Palestinians and posed obstacles to peace. We hear from one Israeli who the U.S. has taken action against. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Some Ukrainians are fleeing an unpopular conscription drive for troops. Ukrainian guards are on their trail. NPR's Joanna Kakissis takes us to one escape route along a river in Western Ukraine. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Once you view time as a gift to be savored, you can start to naturally exchange agendas for rhythms and arbitrary expectations for deep learning. This is one of the takeaway messages from The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning, a book by experienced homeschooling mom Leslie Martino. Leslie is our guest on the program t…
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The podcast today opens up your eyes to the challenges in this critical role - The Account Manager. What does an account manager do - sell, prospect or do they manage relationships? Listen in to Phil's assessment of how you can get your account managers on track!phil@growthebench.com
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In this episode, we discuss strategies for developing and maintaining a consistent voice, low-budget cooking tips, and what makes Erming Henestway a distinctive writer. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz
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1009. If you think apostrophes are confusing today, wait until you hear how people used them 100s of years ago! Ammon Shea has some wild stories. Plus, should you use "first," "second," and "third" or "firstly," "secondly," and "thirdly"? Ammon Shea is the author of "Bad English," "Reading the OED." 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp cha…
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The world needs lithium to transition to a lower carbon future. The mineral is used in batteries, such as those found in electric vehicles. But extracting lithium can create huge environmental damage. We go to Serbia, where a proposed lithium mine is fueling social unrest. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR P…
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Some 12 million people are displaced in Sudan as the military government battles a powerful paramilitary group. There is acute hunger and risk of famine for many. Peace talks hoping to resolve the crisis are being held in Geneva this week. We hear about the chances that those talks will succeed and details about conditions on the ground in Sudan. L…
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Ukraine's attack into Russian territory surprised many. Including, it would seem, the Russians themselves. But what are the strategic goals Ukraine is hoping to achieve with this move? We hear from a retired U.S. lieutenant general. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Earlier this month a youth-led movement helped topple the government of an autocratic prime minister in Bangladesh. Now students sweep broken glass, direct traffic, and join the government. But can they rebuild a country? We go to the streets of Dhaka. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…
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Following a disputed election in Venezuela, autocratic president Nicolàs Maduro is cracking down on the opposition. Thousands have been arrested and lawmakers are threatening social media sites and planning to close down civic groups. We hear from opponents of Maduro. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac…
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What’s living literature? What does it have to do with teaching your kids grammar and spelling? Today’s episode is a recording of Julie’s webinar where she explains the heart of Brave Writer’s approach to teaching writing. Julie explains how immersion in rich, powerful literature is the best way to teach your child writing mechanics. She outlines t…
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In a rare interview with a Hamas leader our correspondent asks about the attacks of October 7th and the aftermath. He says the group has no regrets about launching the operation, but that mistakes were made. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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In this episode, we dive into the different types of character arcs, how to name your characters, and what happens when Ramsay forgets to prepare his fun fact. For more tips, join Rachael's newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com.Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz
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