Best Joshua Jenkins Podcasts (2025)

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The Unabomber / Part 2 // 495 1:01:36

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Part 2 of 2. Starting in 1978, a Montana man murdered three people and injured 23 others during a nationwide bombing campaign. Hiding behind a comfortable upbringing, mathematician degrees from prestigious universities, and his perspective of doing right by the environment, Ted Kaczynski violently opposed modern technology and industrial society. A…

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

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John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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Is Westerly The Next Great American Music Hub? Nashville North at United Theatre 22:47

5h ago22:47

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Westerly's United Theatre Executive Director Carly Callahan and Artistic Director Tony Nunes for a discussion on the Nashville North initiative and how the theatre is shaping the greater-Westerly community cultural and economic footprint. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Carly Callahan / Tony Nunes

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RI's Heath Care Crisis "Over the Cliff" Says Physician 21:38

1h ago21:38

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Send us a text The recent announcement that Anchor Medical Associates will be closing its practice this summer has exacerbated an already strained health care system in Rhode Island. Bill Bartholomew speaks with Blackstone Valley Community Health Care CEO and family physician Dr. Christy Pacheco and COO Mark Glovasky for insights on the extent of t…

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The Unabomber / Part 1 // 494 59:06

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Starting in 1978, a Montana man murdered three people and injured 23 others during a nationwide bombing campaign. Hiding behind a comfortable upbringing, mathematician degrees from prestigious universities, and his perspective of doing right by the environment, Ted Kaczynski violently opposed modern technology and industrial society. And through a …

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

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For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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Dan McGowan (Boston Globe) Talks Return of Providence Schools to City Control 21:46

4d ago21:46

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Send us a text Boston Globe Rhode Island columnist Dan McGowan joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the latest efforts by Providence mayor Brett Smiley to for the city to regain control of the Providence Public School District. The district was taken over by the State of Rhode Island in 2019. Support the show…

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The Suitcase Suffocation // 493 58:36

3d ago58:36

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In February of 2020, a 42-year-old Florida man suffocated to death after being zipped into a suitcase during what allegedly started as an innocent game of hide-and-seek. But when an investigation revealed that there had been drinking involved, an ulterior motive presented itself, and so did a suspect whose intentions hadn’t been so playful. This is…

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#58 – Cary Baker, Palm Springs, California 49:32

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Cary is the author "Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking & Street Music." A Los Angeles–based music publicist for 40 years, Cary has represented many of the greats in rock, blues, and Americana.

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Rand Bradbury Brings Original Music to Newport 21:20

5d ago21:20

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes New England Music Organization and North End Entertainment's Rand Bradbury for a discussion on his work promoting and producing original music in Newport, RI. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Rand Bradbury

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

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For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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Checkpoint Zoo Director Joshua Zeman 17:11

6d ago17:11

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Send us a text newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHECKPOINT ZOO at Newport Classica's Recital Hall on Thursday, April 10th at 7pm. Tickets are available at newportfilm.com Learn more about the film at www.checkpointzoo.com Support the show…

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70. Game Design in the Classroom with Don Hileman 29:14

6d ago29:14

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On this week's episode, we are joined by Dan Hileman from Bio-Med Science Academy, who teaches his 7th-grade class how to develop their own projects in Unreal Engine, fostering both creativity and real-world skills.By Kara Hutchinson, Caryn Kelley

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Death House Landlady // 492 1:03:26

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In 1988, Dorothea Puente, an elderly and seemingly sweet landlady in Sacramento, California, was arrested after a series of mysterious disappearances plagued her boarding house. When investigators uncovered the remains of several bodies buried on her property, the true horror of her actions came to light: she had been drugging and killing vulnerabl…

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How Can Rhode Island React to Trump Economic Madness? 34:54

8d ago34:54

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew offers insight into how Rhode Island can react to the economic chaos that President Trump's policies are creating. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

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In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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Kay Parsons // 491 53:21

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In March of 2009, a 41-year-old woman living in Grovetown, Georgia was found beaten nearly to death in her home after she and her neighbor were robbed on the same morning. But when said neighbor was shot just two days later while leaving work, police uncovered a tangled web of deception and lies. This is the murder of Kay Parsons.…

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#57 – Duncan Watson, Keene, New Hampshire 55:02

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Duncan is the Assistant Director of Public Works for the city of Keene and manager of the Solid Waste Division. He is the author of "Everyone's Trash: One Man Against 1.6 Billion Pounds." As a boy, Duncan was the voice of the Peanuts character Charlie Brown. He can be seen at comic cons across the country. *This episode was recorded on location fro…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

15d ago1:02:57

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It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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Sister Margaret Ann Pahl // 490 46:00

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In April of 1980, a nun was found murdered on the floor of a Toledo, Ohio chapel. She had been brutally murdered, her body found with clear signs of strangulation, and over 30 stab wounds - nine of which were in the shape of an inverted cross. At first, it felt as though her murder had been part of a satanic ritual. But as the investigation unravel…

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Assessing Rhode Island's Behavioral Health Crisis: Tom Rodrigues, Mobile Crisis Clinician 20:16

16d ago20:16

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Send us a text Tom Rodrigues, Mobile Crisis Clinician joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on the behavioral health crisis that Rhode Island is facing. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Tom Rodrigues

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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Ashley Pegram // 489 45:35

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In April of 2015, a 28-year-old mother of three went missing in South Carolina after meeting up with a man from a dating app. Initially, the only suspect in her disappearance was cooperative and helpful. Until her body was found buried in a swamp. This is the murder of Ashley Pegram.By Dark West Productions

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#56 – Carol Connare, Dublin, New Hampshire 50:13

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Carol is the 14th Editor-in-Chief of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Founded in 1792, it is the oldest continuously published periodical in North America. *This episode was recorded on location from Yankee Publishing headquarters.By All Across America, Media

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How "Fire Districts" Restrict Shoreline Access and Operate Extra-Constitutionally: Activist Melissa Jenkins 28:27

20d ago28:27

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Send us a text Activist Melissa Jenkins discusses how fire districts, particularly in Bonnet Shores, operate outside of the normal confines of democracy. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Melissa Jenkins

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690 Coleridge and the Person from Porlock [Ad-Free] 1:06:26

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[This episode originally ran on July 18, 2016. It is presented here without commercial interruption.] In 1797, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge took two grains of opium and fell into a stupor. When he awoke, he had in his head the remnants of a marvelous dream, a vivid train of images of the Chinese emperor Kubla Khan and his summer palace, Xanadu.…

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Financial Well-Being presented by Navigant Credit Union: Financial Literacy 11:35

21d ago11:35

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Send us a text Navigant Credit Union AVP of Financial Education Amanda LaRose joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on financial literacy, and ways that http://www.navigantcu.org work to inform and empower the community in the space. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Amanda Larose

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He Organized the Protest at Providence Tesla Facility: Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO 28:37

21d ago28:37

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Send us a text Patrick Crowley, President AFL-CIO joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how organized labor is reacting the the Musk-Trump agenda. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Patrick Crowley

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69. Expanding STEM Across Ohio 31:12

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On this week's episode, we are joined by Kelly Gaier Evans, Director of the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN), to discuss the importance of professional development, collaboration, and sustained support for educators to effectively integrate STEM into classrooms.By Kara Hutchinson, Caryn Kelley

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Anjelica Hadsell // 488 47:04

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In March of 2015, an 18-year-old college freshman in Virginia went missing after returning home for spring break. Weeks later, her body was found on an abandoned property, proving that her death was a murder. When suspicions turned on her grieving loved ones, and toward the erratic behavior of one person in particular, a shocking suspect revealed t…

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689 Thomas Kyd (with Brian Vickers) | My Last Book with Jonathan D.S. Schroeder 47:28

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For centuries, the playwright Thomas Kyd has been best known as the author of The Spanish Tragedy, a terrific story of revenge believed to have strongly influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet. And yet, a contemporary referred to Kyd as "industrious Kyd." What happened to the rest of his plays? In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Brian Vickers about hi…

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Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? // 487 46:00

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In April of 1943, a group of teenagers walking through the woods near Birmingham, England made a chilling discovery: a human skull hidden inside the hollow trunk of a wych elm tree. As whispers of witchcraft, espionage, and murder circled the town, investigators uncovered shocking theories that only deepened the mystery… As the woman’s body continu…

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#55 – Joey Cummings, Pago Pago, American Samoa 42:09

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Joey is a radio DJ and General Manager of South Seas Broadcasting, overseeing four radio stations and two TV stations on American Samoa. Joey also holds the Samoan Talking Chief title "Pauga." South Seas BroadcastingBy All Across America, Media

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688 Georges Simenon 1:05:36

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The Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigre…

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A Case Study in Anti-Trans Efforts in Public Schools: Chariho. The Womxn Project's Jocelyn Foye 19:42

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes The Womxn Project Executive Director Jocelyn Foye for a discussion on anti-trans efforts in the Chariho School District, and the public/district's response. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Jocelyn Foye

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Journalist Zane Wolfang and Bill Bartholomew Discuss Trump Admin Immigrant Detentions 29:26

29d ago29:26

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Send us a text Journalist Zane Wolfang joins Bill Bartholomew to discuss the latest on the Trump administration's immigration detentions. Mr. Wolfang recently returned from travel in the middle east where he conducted reporting on the issue's impact. Read more of Zane's work at http://www.zanewolfang.substack.com Support the show…

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Angela Craig // 486 50:26

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When a 43-year-old mother in Colorado slipped into a coma in March of 2023, her grief-stricken loved ones struggled to make sense of it. Otherwise active and healthy, she had been hospitalized multiple times with a mysterious ailment, dying within days. It wasn’t until a shocking source revealed the contents of a suspicious package that a murder pl…

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Senator Jack Reed 32:59

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Send us a text United States senator Jack Reed join Bill Bartholomew for a wide-ranging conversation. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Jack Reed

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Human Can Opener S2E7: Jeffiot 3:11:26

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Human Can Opener S2 Episode 7 welcomes Swedish YouTube legend & super talented videographer, Jeffiot.He is creator of the recent Disco Elysium video essay titled "I Don't Want To Be This Kind Of Animal Any More" which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/Phns6c7j_mM?si=9otkA8Wxalo_Q64RYou can also check out Jeffiot's patreon here: https://www.p…

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"Champions of the Golden Valley", Screening by newportFILM. Producer Katie Stjernholm 17:45

30d ago17:45

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Send us a text newportFILM, Rhode Island's premier presenter of the latest, critically-acclaimed documentary films, will be screening: CHAMPIONS OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY at the Roger Williams Botanical Center on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm. Seating is limited, please RSVP at newportfilm.com Support the show…

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687 Gatsby Turns 100 (with James West) 53:29

1M ago53:29

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"I want to write something new," American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in a letter to his editor, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Months later, he presented the results: the novel that would eventually be titled The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925 to middling success, the book has since become a can…

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Coalition for a Multilingual RI/Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act 29:45

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Coalition for a Multilingual RI Erin Papa and Alicia Pratt along with Representative David Morales, who is sponsoring the Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teacher Investment Act. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Erin Papa / Alicia Pratt / David Morales

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Samantha Josephson // 485 46:36

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In March of 2019, a 21-year-old student at the University of South Carolina went out to a local bar with friends. Leaving the rest of her group behind around 2am, she headed outside to hop in her Uber, and was never seen alive again. A day later, in a rural area of South Carolina, her remains would be found with over a hundred stab wounds. And as t…

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#54 – Herb Cohen, Brooklyn, New York 1:20:46

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Called the world's greatest negotiator, Herb has advised four United States presidents, helped develop the FBI's hostage negotiation program, and is the author of the classic book: "You Can Negotiate Anything." *This episode was recorded on location from Herbie's place in Brooklyn Heights.By All Across America, Media

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Inside Communications Presented by Half Street Group: "Newsjacking", RI Gov Race Underway, Pivoting to Digital-First 34:09

1M ago34:09

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Half Street Group founder and president Mike Raia for Inside Communications. In this month's episode, Raia offers expertise on the now-underway 2026 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, examines the concept of "newsjacking" and discusses how sports are a leading indicator of a trend towards digital-first content…

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686 Russian Poetry After the Cold War (with Stephanie Sandler) 55:32

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For decades, the Soviet Union was unfriendly territory for poets and writers. But what happened when the wall fell? Emerging from the underground, the poets reacted with a creative outpouring that responded to a brave new world. In this episode, Jacke talks to Russian poetry scholar Stephanie Sandler about her new book The Freest Speech in Russia: …

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Lets Prepare For The Unhoused Crisis, Right Now: Laura Jaworski, House of Hope 37:55

1M ago37:55

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Send us a text Bill Bartholomew welcomes Laura Jaworski, Executive Director, House of Hope, for a conversation about the state of homelessness in Rhode Island and preparing for the next cold season starting now. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Laura Jaworski

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Politicizing Public Education: What Abolishing The Department of Education Would Mean For Rhode Island 21:30

1M ago21:30

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Send us a text Chiara Deltito-Sharrott, Executive Director, Rhode Island League of Charter Schools joins Bill Bartholomew for a discussion on how a proposed dissolution of the Department of Education would impact the state. Support the showBy Bill Bartholomew / Chiara Deltito-Sharrott

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68. Maker Spaces & Project-Based Learning with Annette Lang 33:19

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On this week's episode, we are joined by Annette Lang, a maker space and STEM integration coach, about the evolution of Biomed Science Academy and her role in developing project-based learning (PBL) and maker spaces.By Kara Hutchinson, Caryn Kelley

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Melissa Jenkins // 484 46:39

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In March of 2012, a beloved 33-year-old high school science teacher went missing from Vermont after heading out to help someone with apparent car troubles. When her abandoned vehicle was discovered with her two-year-old son still inside, a frantic search began. And when detectives began looking into a local man who used to work for her, a sinister …

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