Bästa Veronica & Darren podcaster (2024)

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ENCORE: Charlotte Moss and Darren Walker on Home, Dignity, and Ending Child Hunger 44:54

9d ago44:54

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On this very special encore episode of Add Passion and Stir, interior designer and philanthropist Charlotte Moss and Darren Walker, the former president of the Ford Foundation and the newly announced president of the National Gallery of Art, discuss the importance of ending child hunger. Moss selected No Kid Hungry to be the beneficiary of her book…

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Writer's Room with Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt & David Hume 1:10:47

13d ago1:10:47

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If you find people fascinating, then episode 122 is a must. Veronica and Laurie chat with authors Bruce Lowery, Jessica Mudditt and David Hume about memoir and biography. Why does this creative non-fiction genre continue to fascinate and inspire readers? Our authors share why they're willing to put a slice of their lives on the pages for the world …

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Veronica Beard Founders on Entrepreneurship and Giving Back 39:20

24d ago39:20

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The sisters-in-law behind fashion brand Veronica Beard, Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard, talk about entrepreneurship and giving back. “Women are the same everywhere: we all want to look good, we all want to feel good, and we all want to do good,” says Miele Beard. The sisters give back to one nonprofit a quarter through deep engagem…

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Writer's Room with E. J. Dawson & Pauline Yates 1:24:21

28d ago1:24:21

1:24:21

In episode 121, Veronica and Laurie are joined by fabulous Australian speculative fiction authors E. J. Dawson and Pauline Yates. The conversation tackles the history of Speculative Fiction, the three key elements of any good spec fic story, and far ranging wonders about future 'what ifs'. There's a good deal of hilarity about zombies and space shi…

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Author Vanessa Lee 1:28:24

1M ago1:28:24

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Episode 120 has Veronica and Laurie chasing down speculative fiction rabbit holes as they bring you industry news, writing opportunities, book festivals and more. We share two new words from John Koenig (ecsis and craxis) that segue into a brilliant chat with climate fiction author Vanessa Lee. Our book spotlights are wonderful children's picture b…

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Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Ending Back-to-School Hunger 16:44

1M ago16:44

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As a former elementary school teacher and school principal, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona knows about how hard it can be for hungry kids to learn. In the last episode of our Food Is the Most Important Food Supply series, he shares how he and his department are advocating for school meals. "The days of our schools just focusing on readi…

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Author Andrea Putting 1:30:52

2M ago1:30:52

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Episode 119 is chock full with Veronica and Laurie winding their way through news, words, book spotlights, and quotes as well as sharing their promised pitches. Veronica chats with author Andrea Putting about compassionate prosperity and purpose, and life long learning. Book spotlights: Talon Marked by Sue-Ellen Pashley - fantasy Secondhand Dayligh…

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Back-To-School Hungry: Sharing Our Strength 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Back-to-school time can be difficult for the over 13 million kids in the U.S. that are living with hunger. However, people all over the country are working together and sharing their strength to feed kids in their communities. Hear some moving examples in another episode from our 2022 series exploring why food is the most important school supply. C…

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Author Catherine McNamara 1:48:26

2M ago1:48:26

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In Episode 118, Veronica & Laurie bring you AI news and reminders for ASA pitching and literary speed dating events, and new words from John Koenig (nighthawk, heartmoor and furosha). Laurie chats with award winning author Catherine McNamara about writing workshops, flash fiction, short stories, and running retreats at her home in Italy. Plus Lauri…

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Back-to-School Hungry: Food is the Most Important School Supply 36:56

2M ago36:56

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There are over 13 million kids heading back to school this month in the U.S. that are living with hunger. Please be inspired by two episodes from our 2022 series on Food is the Most Important School Supply. Hear directly from kids affected by hunger and teachers and school administrators witnessing hunger in the classroom, as well as changemakers f…

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Writer's Room with Hayley Walsh, Nikky Lee & Helen Edwards 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Episode 117 is bursting at the seams. Veronica and Laurie chat and laugh with three amazing Aussie authors who build a bridge and take us over the writing abyss from book 1 to book 2. Hayley Walsh, Nikky Lee and Dr Helen Edwards inspire and entertain us as they share wisdom from their own journeys, fess up to their procrastination games, and tell u…

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ABL Readers Are Writers Special 1:19:58

3M ago1:19:58

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Veronica and Laurie host a super special writing workshop in episode #116. Dr Rachel Matthews creates a space where readers become writers. Through chat and exercises, an amazing group of people explore different approaches to storytelling and finding your natural voice and style. Many gems are written in the moment, and shared with laughs, sighs a…

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New Orleans’ Ashley Graham and Rhonda Jackson on Tragedy and Resilience 44:43

3M ago44:43

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Ashley Graham, Development Director at New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Foundation, and Rhonda Jackson, Louisiana Director for the No Kid Hungry Campaign, describe the path from deep social inequities to Hurricane Katrina to New Orleans’ recovery and resurgence. Graham talks about Share Our Strength’s role in sparking collaborations and initiatives t…

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Writer's Room with Victor Steffensen & Isobel Bevis 1:01:45

3M ago1:01:45

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In a super special Writer's Room for Ep115, we're celebrating NAIDOC week with Indigenous authors Victor Steffensen and Isobel Bevis. Both shortlisted for The Wilderness Society Australia Karajia Awards for Children's Literature, Victor and Isobel share with Veronica and Laurie how close to their heart the writing stories for children and adults is…

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Ruth Reichl on Food and Joy 35:48

3M ago35:48

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Chef, food writer, food critic, and author Ruth Reichl discusses the transformative power of food and culture. “One of the great things to me about food is that you have the ability to touch these moments of grace throughout the day simply by biting into a perfect peach and going, ‘oh my God, I'm glad I'm alive,’" she marvels. Her new book, "The Pa…

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Author Monika Schott 1:26:16

3M ago1:26:16

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In episode 114, Veronica and Laurie realise the word ludiosis (a John Koenig original) describes their podcast planning magnificently. As well as all the regular events, news and the Melbourne weather, there's book spotlights, quotes, and reviews. And much laughter. Veronica chats with the wonderful Dr Monika Schott about her art, books, and being …

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Author Sue-Ellen Pashley 1:36:14

3M ago1:36:14

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In Episode 113 we give a big shout out to our newest subscribers Hayley Walsh and Nadine Abrahams. We talk Victorian library and Aus vs US best seller stats, NAIDOC week awards and Karajia Awards shortlists, pitching tips, reading trends, and ideas for the literary Olympics. Plus, congrats to Helen Edwards and Nikky Lee for recent book cover reveal…

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Psychological Change: Pierre Ferrari and Chef Matt Bell Bring Dignity to Poor Communities 54:37

4M ago54:37

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On this very special encore presentation of Add Passion and Stir we will revisit our conversation Pierre Ferrari, the former President and CEO of Heifer International, and Matt Bell, chef and owner of South on Main restaurant in Little Rock, as they share insights about creating value in poor communities. Since the first airing of this episode, Pie…

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Author Nadine Abrahams 1:38:05

4M ago1:38:05

1:38:05

In episode 112, Veronica and Laurie bring you libraries, warm winter reads, Lego adventures, Story Dogs, fellowships, industry news, made up words, reminders about the free online RAW (readers are writers) workshop with Dr Rachel Matthews and so much more... (Did you know, karanoia is terror of the blank page?) Veronica has another go at the PMI Vi…

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Activist Sam Daley-Harris on Transformational Advocacy 36:54

4M ago36:54

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Activist, author, and nonprofit founder Sam Daley-Harris has been using and training people on transformational advocacy for almost 50 years and is optimistic about America’s future. “With transformational advocacy, you're trained, encouraged, and succeed at doing things as an advocate you never thought you could do, like meeting with a member of C…

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Author Les Zigomanis 1:39:46

4M ago1:39:46

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In Episode 111, Veronica & Laurie bring you news, reviews and rabbit holes about phonics, olympic cyclists, AI surveys, festivals, events and anthologies (two from Deadset Press: Rebels and Rainbows + Embrace the Silence). Plus Laurie takes a deep dive interview with the amazing author Les Zig (Lazaros Zigomanis). Our book review is the final volum…

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Writer's Room with Andrea Barton & Kirsten Hunter 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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In the Writer's Room for Ep110, Veronica and Laurie chat with the brilliant, multi-talented crime authors Andrea Barton (The Godfather of Dance) and Kirsten Hunter (Murder at the Narssisus Gardening Club). We explore the adventures and experiences that brought them to writing and publishing their debut crime novels. Both have recently released firs…

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Accion’s Michael Schlein on an Inclusive Economy 42:40

5M ago42:40

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Michael Schlein, President and CEO of Accion, talks about how his nonprofit is providing access to financial systems for people all over the world who currently do not have access to tools like bank accounts, loans, or digital financial transactions. “Two billion people are left out of and poorly served by the global financial system. Their lives a…

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Author Tania Blanchard 2:02:10

5M ago2:02:10

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Veronica & Laurie wrestle with feline critics, share findings from the Indie Author Survey results, and manage to use the words poggled and nyctous in conversation. Plus we bring you Darren Kasenkow's final interview with inspiring author Tania Blanchard, more news, book spotlights, quotes, and reviews. Book spotlights this episode include: Edward'…

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Mayors Broome and Parker on the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger 28:30

5M ago28:30

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Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mayor Mattie Parker of Fort Worth, Texas are Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger, a bipartisan alliance of almost 400 mayors from across the country. “I think the first thing that the Alliance capitalizes on is a firm understanding that the most powerful thing …

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Gauri Devidayal and Pankaj Jethwani Fight Child Hunger in India 33:42

5M ago33:42

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India’s children are hungry. Gauri Devidayal, Co-Founder and Director of The Food Matters Group, and Pankaj Jethwani, physician and Executive VP at W Health Ventures, are working to solve that problem. Devidayal is using her platform to draw attention and funding to the cause while Jethwani is helps run holistic nutrition programs. “I think India's…

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Author Helen Edwards 1:40:48

6M ago1:40:48

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Veronica & Laurie are nerding out on words in episode #108. We have an inspirational and educational interview with the amazing middle grade author of The Rebels of Mount Buffalo, Dr Helen Edwards. Plus industry news, Book Spotlights, and tips for growing readers from Australia Reads. Veronica reviews YA dystopian fantasy, 'Sky on Fire' by Jesse Gr…

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Writer's Room with Rachel Matthews & Michael Fitzgerald 58:29

6M ago58:29

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Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room for episode 107! We chat with fabulous Australian authors Rachel Matthews and Michael Fitzgerald about their latest works, the themes within their stories, how they explore literary relationships, the absurdity and colour of real life, older women protagonists, and growing old gracefully - or not so grac…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Charles Watson on Preventing Child Hunger 44:59

6M ago44:59

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Charles Watson, CEO of Tropical Smoothie Café, talks about how the restaurant industry is uniquely positioned to make a difference on child hunger. “The American consumer is demanding and one of the things that they're demanding - which is good - is purpose,” says Watson. “[They’ll] give you their money… but [they] also want to see that you're givi…

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Author Eugen Bacon 1:33:09

6M ago1:33:09

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Veronica and Laurie are in their element in Episode #106 talking all things words and writing. Veronica chats with the wonderful and inspiring Eugen Bacon about her writing and her life. We have industry news, book spotlights, and quotes. We review Blood Fever written by Laurie Bell and a whole lot more. Book spotlights: The Unexpected Heiress by G…

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Author Simon Higgins 2:02:30

6M ago2:02:30

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Veronica and Laurie Bell are together again for Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 105. Darren Kasenkow is back briefly and shares his second last interview with the brilliant and prolific Australian author Simon Higgins. Plus we chat Friday Fictioneers with Laurie, laugh at the inconsistencies of the English language, and share some fabulous q…

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Jamila Robinson on Bon Appétit, Food Culture, and Sustainability 36:52

6M ago36:52

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Jamila Robinson, the new Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit, discusses her vision for the magazine and more broadly how food can be a powerful force for good in the world. “I'm very curious about how other people experience food and how food drives culture for other people, and that curiosity allows for other people to feel seen, and so it also changes…

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Author Catherine Jinks 1:49:59

6M ago1:49:59

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Veronica is joined by Laurie Bell for Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 104. We have an amazingly generous and educational interview with renowned Australian author Catherine Jinks. And of course we have book spotlights, industry news, made up words and a book review by Naomi Shippen of The Girl She Was Before by Jess Kitching + a whole lot mo…

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Stacy Dean and Zee Zaidoff on Fighting Summer Hunger 50:54

7M ago50:54

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Well before the school year ends for American children , advocates like USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Stacy Dean and Hawaii-based consumer advocate and substance abuse counselor Zahava “Zee” Zaidoff are planning how to feed kids over the summer. “The experience of hunger, in and of itself, is a terrible thin…

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Alicia Kennedy and Katherine Miller Demand Food Justice 44:27

7M ago44:27

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Food and culture writer Alicia Kennedy and chef advocacy trainer and Table81 founder Katherine Miller discuss food justice and how we can make important improvements in our food system. “We operate with this idea that we should be able to have any [food] we want whenever we want it, at whatever price that we wanna pay for it,” says Miller. “It's an…

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Daron Babcock on Redesigning Our Future for Social Equity REDUX 46:38

8M ago46:38

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Daron Babcock, CEO of Bonton Farms located in a low-income neighborhood in South Dallas. Bonton Farms is one of the largest urban farms in the United States and its programs are addressing a variety of barriers residents face including housing, education, nutrition, and economic self-sufficiency. “[Systemic inequity] is built on the faulty idea tha…

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Jimmy Chen and Ofek Lavian Leverage Tech to Feed Hungry People 41:04

8M ago41:04

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Jimmy Chen, founder/CEO of Propel and Ofek Lavian, founder/CEO of Forage, explain how they are harnessing the power of technology to ensure more people can easily access government food benefits. “We believe that well-fed people have many problems, but hungry people have only one,” saysk Lavian. Both companies make it easier for people to access an…

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Author Alison Booth 1:43:24

9M ago1:43:24

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Join hosts Veronica and Darren for episode 103, featuring an inspiring and heartfelt interview with author Alison Booth. We have industry news, helpful tips for writers and the Reader's Café featuring book spotlights, chats about panexperiential philosophy, standing in freezers for too long, how to tell if someone's anxious, a book review of Memori…

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Thomas Kostigen on the Environmental Impacts of “Cool Food” 38:51

9M ago38:51

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Bestselling author Thomas Kostigen talks about climate change and specifically how we can all decrease our carbon footprints by making different food choices. “If we were to embrace more types of food rather than what is just basically pushed upon us by the food system, then we might have a chance to change things in a bigger way,” he says. ““It is…

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Author Michael Buxton 2:20:15

9M ago2:20:15

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It's time to hit the groovy sixties, and that means episode 102 is here! We have a soul searching interview with author Michael Buxton who discusses the magic hidden within his novel 1964! Join hosts Veronica and Darren for some Australian trivia, words that are the same but different, chats about digital coffee cups, industry news, Reader's Café a…

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Hungry Children in Our Midst 19:19

9M ago19:19

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The pain and suffering children in poverty endure, is a choice. NOT their choice, not their parents’ choice, but a policy choice made by politicians in Washington DC. In this very special episode of Add Passion and Stir, we will examine the plight of the millions of American children who live in poverty and struggle with hunger. We provide a 360o v…

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Authors Ned and Shane Heaton 2:04:34

9M ago2:04:34

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Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a jam packed episode featuring an interview with authors Ned and Shane Heaton, who reveal insights into their mission to reduce plastic across the globe and disrupt the toothbrush industry! There's a cameo from author Damien Linnane, industry news, book spotlights, chats about trivia, wild strawberries, new words,…

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We made it to 100! 1:09:05

10M ago1:09:05

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Join hosts Veronica and Darren as they celebrate reaching 100 episodes and chat about what's made the journey so special, so far, and what's going to make the journey ahead even more so. It's completely unscripted, off the cuff and proof that the silly season is never without victims... Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes to all our listener…

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The Fight for Equity 41:14

10M ago41:14

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In this very special episode of Add Passion and Stir, we are going to talk about challenges and solutions in the fight for equity in America. We found three incredibly compelling stories that address the solvable problem of inequity in all its forms in the United States. We will hear from Bonton Farms CEO Daron Babcock, Investigative Journalist Ald…

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S.E. Cupp on War, the Media, and Mental Health REDUX 42:40

10M ago42:40

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In this special encore presentation, we re-visit our conversation with CNN political commentator S.E. Cupp, who shares her perspectives on the current events in the Middle East, her own mental health challenges, and ending child hunger. “Stand up for your friends, because they're hurting right now, and they need every voice they need, every hug the…

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What Pediatricians Are Prescribing To End Childhood Hunger 54:08

11M ago54:08

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Author David Cohen 1:44:26

11M ago1:44:26

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Dive into episode 99 with hosts Veronica and Darren for a thought provoking and thrilling interview with author David Cohen. We have a Reader's Cafe featuring a whole bunch of book spotlights, an author cameo by Simon Higgins, industry news, chats about the fragility of a normal day, magic mushrooms, a review by Hayley Walsh of Sandy Barker's One S…

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AI special with Danielle Clode 52:23

11M ago52:23

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Join hosts Veronica and Darren for a Writer's Lounge chat with Danielle Clode from the Australian Society of Authors! Danielle gives us an amazing insight into how AI has been trained, how authors can find out if their work has been used, and the legal landscape as we step into the future... Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbo…

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A Quick Update For Our Astronomically Amazing Listeners! 1:34

12M ago1:34

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Just a quick message regarding our temporary pause in podcast productions. Don't worry though, we're back in a jiffy! Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.Av Veronica & Darren

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Writer's Lounge with Phil Hore Part 2 1:17:55

12M ago1:17:55

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Never let a technical glitch get in the way of a fun horror chat! Join Darren and author Phil Hore as they continue their gushings of all things 70s and 80s, the many good reasons why you should never ask for permission, and how dinosaur research can lead to amazing international connections... Support the show Thanks for listening. Visit australia…

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