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    Fresh Air – NPR
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    Fresh Air – NPR

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    Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshairAnd subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview highlights, staff recommendations, gems from the archive, and the week's interviews and reviews all in one place. Sign up at www.whyy.org/freshair Read More
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    Fantasy Fangirls
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    Fantasy Fangirls

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    Two sisters, Nicole and Lexi, dive deep into your favorite fantasy books – talking about lore, characters, insights, and theories of beloved stories. Currently covering Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (SPOILERS for the entire Empyrean series) Every episode, these two sisters cover several chapters of Onyx Storm, diving into our Battle Brief(chapter summaries) before we Don Our Signets with key insights, foreshadowing and theories, then we step into the Archives for an in-depth exploration of a lore topic in this fantasy world. New episodes drop every Monday! Read More
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    The Magnus Archives – Rusty Quill
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    The Magnus Archives – Rusty Quill

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    “Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continutation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of TMP coming February 27th 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read More
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    The Book Review – The New York Times
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    The Book Review – The New York Times

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    The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp Read More
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    Catholic Bible Study – Augustine Institute
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    Catholic Bible Study – Augustine Institute

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    World-renowned Catholic Scholars from the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology lead in-depth Catholic Bible Studies to help the faithful encounter the Scriptures to further understanding and devotion to the inspired Word of God. These Bible Studies are brought to you by Formed and are made possible by the Mission Circle giving society. Consider furthering the mission of the Augustine Institute to help Catholics understand, live, and share their faith by visiting missioncircle.org today. Read More
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    The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told – iHeartPodcasts
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    The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told – iHeartPodcasts

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    The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories. Read More
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    Myths and Legends – Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
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    Myths and Legends – Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. Read More
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    The New Yorker: Fiction
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    The New Yorker: Fiction

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    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

    A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Tr Read More
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    The Diverse Bookshelf – Samia Aziz
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    The Diverse Bookshelf – Samia Aziz

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    Welcome to The Diverse Bookshelf. I’m Samia Aziz, celebrating the power of literature and the voices of authors and change makers from the global majority. Join me as we explore the stories that inspire, connect, and transform our world. Each week I interview an inspiring guest about a whole host of themes and issues while focusing on diverse literature.    Let’s uncover the stories that truly matter—together. Read More
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    The New Yorker: The Writer’s Voice – New Fiction from The New Yorker – WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
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    The New Yorker: The Writer’s Voice – New Fiction from The New Yorker – WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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    New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.
    New Yorker fiction writers read their stories. Read More
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    NPR’s Book of the Day – NPR
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    NPR’s Book of the Day – NPR

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    In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less. Read More
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    The Chris Hedges Report – Chris Hedges
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    The Chris Hedges Report – Chris Hedges

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    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of authors, journalists, artists and cultural figures on complex topics of history, politics and war. Read More
    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges interviews a wide array of author Read More
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    What Should I Read Next? – Anne Bogel
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    What Should I Read Next? – Anne Bogel

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    What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com. Read More
    What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a bo Read More
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    Poetry Unbound – On Being Studios
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    Poetry Unbound – On Being Studios

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    Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you. Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings. Read More
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    Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast – Chelsea Devantez
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    Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast – Chelsea Devantez

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    Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebrity memoirs through a thoughtful lens.
    Celebrity memoirs, pop culture, and books! Join us as we book club female celebr Read More
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    Selected Shorts – Symphony Space
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    Selected Shorts – Symphony Space

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    Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space. Read More
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    Bowie Book Club Podcast – Greg Miller & Kristianne Huntsberger
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    Bowie Book Club Podcast – Greg Miller & Kristianne Huntsberger

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    Two friends have had a book club for a very very long time. It was mostly an excuse to drink and gossip. In January of 2016, they found renewed purpose in their sadness over the death of David Bowie. They decided to stop mucking around and actually get some reading done - from the list of books that he loved. Read More
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    Velshi Banned Book Club – MSNBC
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    Velshi Banned Book Club – MSNBC

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    MSNBC’s Ali Velshi brings you “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the book banning and censorship epidemic sweeping the nation. In each episode, a different author joins Ali to discuss why their work is being targeted and what is so crucial about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis, in the notion that reading is resistance. Read along with Ali. Velshi Banned Book Club Season Two Reading List: "Small Acts of Courage" by Ali Velshi “The Giver” by Lois Lowry “1984” by George Orwell “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents” by Julia Alvarez “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien “Hunger” by Roxane Gay “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare “All the Rivers” by Dorit Rabinyan “Bridge to Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson “Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi “Maus” by Art Spiegelman Velshi Banned Book Club Season One Reading List: “Two Boys Kissing” by David Levithan “Boy Erased” by Garrard Conley “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult “Give a Boy a Gun” by Todd Strasser “The 1619 Project” by Nikole Hannah-Jones “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Saenz “Out of Darkness” by Ashley Hope Perez “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson “Ready or Not” by Meg Cabot “Beloved” by Toni Morrison “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston Read More
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    Babel: Translating the Middle East – Center for Strategic and International Studies
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    Babel: Translating the Middle East – Center for Strategic and International Studies

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    Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s). Read More
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    Wrapup | رپاپ – amir soodbakhsh
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    Wrapup | رپاپ – amir soodbakhsh

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    پادکست رپاپ، خلاصه کتاب هایی در حوزه تاریخ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read More
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    The Shit No One Tells You About Writing – Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
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    The Shit No One Tells You About Writing – Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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    This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening pages in their Books with Hooks segment. Expect good advice, honest insights, and a few laughs along the way. Read More
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    Currently Reading – Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb
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    Currently Reading – Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb

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    Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what’s on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they’ve loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week. Read More
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    Naaji /پادکست فارسی ناجی – Pari
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    Naaji /پادکست فارسی ناجی – Pari

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    در پادکست ناجی: معروف ترین کتابها و متدهای معتبر دنیا در زمینه خودناسی، توسعه فردي و زندگی بهتر ، رو به زبان ساده بازگو میکنیم. و محور گفتگو ها، در جهت افزایش سطح آگاهی در زندگی و تجربه داشتنه حس بهتر به خودمون و هرآنچه در پیرامون ما، در گذر است. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read More
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    Books With Your Besties – Emily and Ashley
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    Books With Your Besties – Emily and Ashley

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    Plug in, ignore real life for a bit and chat with your unhinged yet lovable besties Emily and Ashley.  In the words of Celisia Stanton “Dr. Reeder, a psychologist professor who teaches about the darkest corners of human behavior—like cults, serial killers, and the psychology of crime—delivers mind-blowing insights on every topic. Her best friend? She’s the lively, no-holds-barred storyteller who keeps things fun, real, and laugh-out-loud relatable.Whether they’re breaking down a gripping thriller, exploring true crime cases, or tackling thought-provoking topics like justice and human nature, every episode blends depth, humor, and the kind of chemistry only 23 years of friendship can create.If you love thrillers, true crime, and smart, entertaining discussions, Books with Your Bestie is your next favorite podcast”Click the heart to support our patreon and get extra content, bonus episodes and behind the scenes footage. Check patreon for our current book of the month pick and other behind the scenes mayhem.  Read More
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    Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day – Merriam-Webster
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    Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day – Merriam-Webster

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    Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin. Read More
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