Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nature-loving Midwesterner to a pivotal figure in wildlife law enforcement? Discover how Tim Santel's unique career path led him to fight against big cat trafficking and rhino and elephant poaching as he become a champion for wildlife conservation. Episode Summary: This episode is personal for me. I recently returned from a conservation trip with CBCC and Wild Tomorrow where the enormity of poaching, as well as the i...

1pm - Wow, our state is horrible at teaching math // Trump moves closer to eliminating Education Department amid government shutdown // ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide. Spike attended in Edmonds! // 100 miles into road trip, family realizes their cat is on top of their van

Two of my 3 daughters share their personal experience with grief with the death of their father. In this episode they share some memories of him as a father, and the unique experience of becoming a caregiver when your father is dying. Where they found support, their roles and how grief has changed over the past 2.5 years. This in only part 1 we have so much to talk about here.

🚨 First, Tammy Duckworth caught red-handed pushing a debunked story about President Trump burning food aid for children. We break it all down and expose the political theater behind the lie.📺 Next, your tax dollars are funding leftist propaganda—PBS and NPR are targeting your kids with woke messaging. It's brainwashing dressed up as education.💸 Then, a $20 MILLION tax hoarding scandal rocks McLean County, Illinois. They've been collecting a “mental health and public safety” tax since 2016—and

In this special episode, proudly sponsored by the Denver Public Library, we welcome Cat Lovejoy, bilingual community connector with the Denver Children's Advocacy Center. Together, we dive into one of the most pressing issues facing youth today: teen stress. From social media pressures to identity development and peer relationships, we explore what’s really going on inside the minds of teens, and how we can help. Cat shares practical insights on building resilience, supporting emotional grow...

We talk with Tom McLaughlin about his graphic novel Alan, King of the Universe. Alan is an orange cat convinced he is born to rule. Blessed with opposable thumbs and a side kick called Fido, he spends his days dreaming up ways to take up the universe. Tom's website can be found here and here are some links to his books: Alan King of the Universe The Day that Aliens (nearly) Ate our Brains The Day I Became the Most Wanted Boy in the World The Accidental Prime Minister You've Bee...

Send us a text TD Flenaugh and Lauren Moseley discuss the importance of fostering a love of reading in children. They share personal anecdotes about their favorite childhood books, such as "Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss and "I Can Read" books. They emphasize the value of making reading fun and relatable, suggesting libraries and bookstores as affordable resources. TD recalls the impact of Judy Blume's books on her understanding of personal growth, while Lauren highlights the joy of poetry and ...

Send us a text In this episode Lucy chats to illustrator Yiting Lee and writer Swapna Haddow about their latest titles with publishers Magic Cat, Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions. Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions, features ten fictional comic strip stories with supportive tools to help understand the difficult things about life. Designed for grown-ups to read with children. Yiting is a children’s book author and illustrator from Taiwan, based in England. Yiting graduated from ...

Send us a text On this show we explore the contentious debate around fluoride in municipal water, the science behind pedigree cat adoptions, and innovative approaches to teaching science to non-science majors. • Examination of the fluoride controversy using Calgary, Alberta as a case study • Discussion of how fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and prevents acid damage • Review of research showing increased tooth decay rates in children after fluoride was removed from Calgary's water • Analysi...

On “The TMI Show,” hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan dive into the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor, where religious parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, seek to opt their children out of LGBTQ storybook time in public schools. The conservative majority appears poised to rule in favor of the parents, emphasizing religious freedom and parental rights. Manila argues parents should have the right to customize their children’s education, reflecting the views of many who believe

Velázquez v. Bondi, No. 23-929 (U.S. Apr. 22, 2025) voluntary departure; service on the weekend; 60 day departure period; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(1); “days”; presumption that Congress legislates in harmony with what came before it Matter of A-A-R-, 29 I&N Dec. 38 (BIA 2025) CAT deferral; former MS-13 members; state exception policy in El Salvador; experts; prison conditions; sharing criminal information with El Salvador; State Department reports; acquiesce and willful blindness...

Join Peggy Hoyt as she speaks with James Ravnikar, president of Kitangle. Check out cutting-edge advancements in litter box technology. Join James as he shares his escapades as an RV-traveling cat dad. Support the show

In this episode of Wild Souls, I’m joined by the wise and deeply insightful Phyllis Leavitt—a seasoned psychotherapist, author, and visionary voice in the field of emotional and spiritual healing. With over three decades of experience working with individuals, couples, children, and families, Phyllis has spent her life exploring the intersection of trauma, dysfunction, healing, and the soul’s capacity to transform. We explore themes from her newest book, America in Therapy: A New Approach to ...

Leopold Carrerás Truñó:  Psicólogo General Sanitario Psicólogo Educativo y Delegado en España del WCGTC (World Council for Gifted and Talented Children). Miembro fundador del Grupo de Trabajo de Altas Capacidades del COPC (Col·legi Oficial de Psicologia de Catalunya)Miembro fundador de FICOMUNDYT (Federación Iberoamericana del Consejo Mundial de Niños Superdotados y Talentosos)   Enlaces e Información de interés facilitados por el Expertohttps://www.copc.cat/es/seccio-psicologia-educativa   y en

This episode comes all the way from Tanzania. On International Women and Girls in Science day, I got the opportunity to interview Clara Mlemba. Clara background is in pharmacy, and on this episode we discuss the difference in education, how she got into pharmacy, and her work with the nonprofit Adilisha Child and Youth Development. They work with getting children in STEM, especially women. In Tanzania, women are still seen as less than in some tribes, and it is harder ...

We all know the importance of literacy for school and life, but what happens when, despite all your efforts, reading just doesn’t “click”? Sally Rippin, the Australian Children’s Laureate and author of the book Wild Things: How we learn to read and what happens if we don’t is joined by journalist and Dyslexia advocate, Cat Rodie, in an exploration of literacy, education and those who often fall through the gaps. This episode was recorded live in May at the 2024 Sydney

In this Deep Dive episode, Chrissie shares a week by week look at a weird books unit with 4th and 5th grade students in the library. Resources Mentioned on the Show: "Let the Kids Get Weird" by Janet Manely on LitHub"Goodnight Moon" on Looking at Picture Books Substack by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen Mac Barnett on NPR: "Are picture books undervalued? This new ambassador of children's literature thinks so"Books Discussed on the Show: Tumblebaby by Adam Rex and Audrey Helen WeberThe Cat Wa...

In this episode we go over Cat Mason's steps to overcoming imposter syndrome.Connect with Cat below:Get more info on Cat's Elevator Pitch WorkshopWebsiteLinked InInstagram

In this raw and real episode of Unhinged Memoirs, we’re diving deep into a heartfelt (and slightly unhinged) love letter to our inner children—the little versions of us who deserved better but got stuck navigating trauma, narcissistic relationships, and chaotic upbringings.It’s time to say: “Dear inner child, we’re sorry. But also, we’re doing our best now.”Here’s what we’re unpacking: 1. Meeting Your Inner Child: • That awkward moment when you realize you’ve been ignoring the kid inside

"More Cowbell" with Groovy Cat Brandie Barclay joining Seth in studio for the full hour to discuss TikTok, the Senate confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, the education of our children, and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.