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Sunshine & Stories is a Colorado State Library podcast dedicated to all things summer in public libraries. During our 2024-25 season, keep an eye out for new episodes twice a month from August to May. We'll explore topics like performers, incentives, outreach, volunteers, capturing impact, and many more ideas related to designing a summer public library program for your whole community (adults included!). Featuring interviews with other Colorado State Library staff and ideas from Colorado li ...
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Good Government Show

Valley Park Productions

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We’re from the government; we’re here to help you! It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview. Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans. Th ...
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The Non-Prophets

Atheist Community of Austin

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And we are The Non-Prophets!... airing on the first and third Sunday of every month, starting at 3:00 PM Central (01:30-03:00 UTC) on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thenonprophetsaca. The Non-Prophets focuses on atheism and the separation of church and state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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Sunshine and Stories Episode 107: The Nuts & Bolts of CSLP and CSL Summer Resources Episode Summary: The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2025 program manual is live! So we’re digging into all the resources CSLP and the Colorado State Library (CSL) have available to help you plan next summer’s library program in and with your community. Manua…
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An anti-abortion influencer insists she'll continue her high-risk ectopic pregnancy The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on October 28, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/an-anti-abortion-influencer-insists The panelists discussed Alex Gooding's decision to continue her pregnancy despite the life-threatening complications of cesarean scar ect…
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Majority of Christians Confess to Using Porn — And Many Are Comfortable With It, Study Finds Faithwire, By Tré Goins-Phillips, on October 22, 2024 https://www.faithwire.com/2024/10/22/majority-of-christians-confess-to-using-porn-and-many-are-comfortable-with-it-study-finds/ This discussion explores the unexpected acceptance and prevalence of pornog…
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A Woman Died After Being Told It Would Be a “Crime” to Intervene in Her Miscarriage at a Texas Hospital ProPublica, By Cassandra Jaramillo and Kavitha Surana, on Oct 30, 2024 https://www.propublica.org/article/josseli-barnica-death-miscarriage-texas-abortion-ban?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Y0lGG-_K1AGP4xUGx4t80AgCOcvOFoRx1J59MSnGzO-_PCnysmJjk0xs_ae…
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Wildfires, a huge growing concern to those in western states. As the climate changes it’s getting more important to mitigate the problem. La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter Norton helps lead a program that does just that, it’s good government, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route F…
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“Not Medically Necessary”: Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care Pro Publica, By T. Christian Miller, on Oct 23, 2024 https://www.propublica.org/article/evicore-health-insurance-denials-cigna-unitedhealthcare-aetna-prior-authorizations The panel delves into the complexities and pitfalls of the U.S. heal…
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Right-wing Christian worship leader Zach Radcliff charged with child sex crimes The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Oct 23, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/right-wing-christian-worship-leader The discussion highlights yet another scandal involving sexual abuse within a religious institution, this time focusing on Michigan's Liber Unive…
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Scientists Have Observed Evidence of Evolution in Real Time Popular Mechanics, By Darren Orf, on October 11, 2024 https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a62570259/snail-evolution-real-time/ In the final segment of the discussion, the spotlight is on a fascinating and often overlooked subject: snails. Kelley, the resident scientist, delves…
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Publicly execute a few women: Pastor calls for executing women who partook in #MeToo movement The Mary Sue, By Rachel Ulatowski, on October 21, 2024 https://www.themarysue.com/publicly-execute-a-few-women-pastor-calls-for-executing-women-who-partook-in-metoo-movement/ In a recent panel discussion, the topic centered around controversial remarks mad…
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Imagine getting picked up by a police car first thing in the morning…and looking forward to it. That’s what happens to high school students in a county government mentoring program in Vermillion County, Indiana. Just listen, the next county commissioner might be in that car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a C…
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Florida Republican says opponent's Humanism 'should disqualify her' from office The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on October 16, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-republican-says-opponents In Florida's District 38 State House race, the political landscape is heating up as Democrat Sarah Henry faces off against Republican incumbent…
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Louisiana teacher of the year sues to stop state's Ten Commandments law Newsweek, By Natalie Venegas, on October 23, 2024 https://www.newsweek.com/louisiana-teacher-year-sues-stop-states-ten-commandments-law-1973796 The panel discusses Louisiana's HB 71, a law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms. Christopher Diehr, th…
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Comb Jelly with Two Butts Is Actually Two Individuals Fused Together SCIAM, by Elizabeth Ann Brown, on October 7, 2024 In this episode, the hosts dive into a quirky yet significant scientific discovery about comb jellies, organisms known for their peculiar biology. The focus shifts to a recent finding where two comb jellies fused into a single body…
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Why people always think they’re right, according to science Fortune, By Ani Freedman, on October 9, 2024 The conversation starts with a humorous introduction about always being right, but quickly shifts to a discussion about a recent study on the "illusion of information adequacy." This study found that when given incomplete facts, people often bel…
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When you think of Maryland, think beer and cider and wine, they grow it all in Maryland and Laurie Ann Sayles of Montgomery county talks agriculture. We also talk about programs for seniors and being Maryland, we talk crabs and sauce. Listen for a conversation about what makes Montgomery move. Listen to Craig Rice's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spoti…
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Turned My Whole Life Upside Down’: South Carolina Woman Charged with Murder After Giving Birth to Baby Prematurely On Toilet Atlanta Black Star, By Jill Jordan Sieder , on September 24, 2024 The conversation focuses on the case of Mary Marsh, a young Black woman from South Carolina who was charged with murder after the loss of her pregnancy. This t…
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Jerry Falwell Jr. is back and it's bad for everyone Religious News, By Karen Swallow Prior, on October 4, 2024 The story dives into Christian hypocrisy, particularly examining the scandal surrounding Jerry Falwell Jr., his fall from grace, and his eventual return to Liberty University during homecoming week. Falwell’s behavior highlights the deep c…
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DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad Truthout, By Chris Walker, on October 9, 2024 https://truthout.org/articles/desantis-administration-threatens-news-station-for-airing-abortion-amendment-ad/ The state government of Florida is attempting to suppress a news station, WFLA, by threaten…
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War on wokeness: the year the right rallied around a made-up menace the Guardian, By Michael Harriot, on December 21, 2022 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/20/anti-woke-race-america-history The discussion opens with a focus on the "war on woke," examining whether it's a real issue or just a political creation. Florida Governor Ron DeSan…
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The fate of the city of Fate is in the hands of Mayor David Billings. And he’s not leaving it up to fate. Listen as he explains how he helps to plan and manage the growth of this expanding city near Dallas. It’s actually fate that he wound up in the mayor’s office. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route …
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Here’s What I Saw Before I Got Expelled From Jordan Peterson’s Online “University” Slate Magazine, By Luke Winkie, on October 3, 2024 https://slate.com/life/2024/10/jordan-peterson-academy-university-online.html The launch of Jordan Peterson's online university seems like a calculated move to exploit the disillusionment of individuals frustrated wi…
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How a beloved children's cartoon turns fathers into mothers and what the Bible says about it Blaze Media, By Jeremy Pryor, on October 6, 2024 https://www.theblaze.com/align/bluey-turns-fathers-into-mothers Bluey's dad adores his kids. A conservative writer says that's unbiblical. The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta on October 8, 2024 https://www.f…
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Most anticipated' comet of 2024 returns this weekend after 80,000 years Earth.com, By Eric Ralls, on September 29, 2024 The discussion centers around Comet Suchin Shan Atlas (C/2023 A3), which has become visible to observers on Earth since late September and will remain so until late October 2024. This comet last appeared around 80,000 years ago, d…
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Wisconsin pastor arrested for allegedly sending intimate photos from victim’s phone without consent Yahoo.com, By Indiana Schilz, on October 2, 2024 https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-pastor-arrested-allegedly-sending-015540084.html In a shocking incident, Pastor Gabe Mills of Journey Mega Church in Wisconsin was arrested for allegedly taking nud…
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Henry County Commission President Carlotta Herrell is working on a problem, traffic and she says there are things she can do, it involved good government and good planning. What’s worse than sitting in traffic? Hear some solutions. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science Natio…
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Several arrested after American woman dies in first use of controversial suicide pod The discussion centers on the complex and often taboo topic of suicide and assisted dying. It begins with a metaphorical comparison of life decisions to doors that, once opened, cannot be closed. This imagery illustrates the irrevocable nature of choices related to…
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Sunshine and Stories Episode 106: Hispanohablante Communities & Your Library Episode Summary: The Kates were thrilled to have Cristy Moran, Adult Library Services Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library join them today to talk about summer library services and Spanish-speakers in our communities. Kate, Kate, & Cristy sat down to talk about …
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Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won't provideThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on October 1, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-will-now-make-catholic-hospitals Colorado has passed a new law requiring all hospitals to disclose any procedures they won’t perform due to non-medical reasons. The "Patie…
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Consciousness may stem from unseen dimensions beyond our reality Earth.com, By Eric Ralls, on September 21, 2024 https://www.earth.com/news/consciousness-may-stem-from-unseen-dimensions-beyond-our-reality/ The conversation delves into a discussion of Dr. Michael Priva’s hypothesis that extra dimensions, beyond the known four of spacetime, might hel…
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Religious freedom, LGBTQ rights collide in lawsuit over Colorado’s universal preschool program The Denver Post, By Ann Schimke, on September 22, 2024 https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/22/colorado-universal-preschool-religious-freedom-lgbtq-rights/ Religious preschools in Colorado, specifically under the Archdiocese of Denver, are pushing back agai…
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Aaron “Adot” Whitely is an Army combat veteran, a former coach, a father and husband who does not like to sleep on the couch. But mostly he is a defender of democracy. He wants to help the people of his home city and make sure everyone’s vote counts. Just listen. Politicla dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thank…
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Florida bans instruction on contraception and consent in sex ed classes Popular, By Rebecca Crosby, on September 25, 2024 https://popular.info/p/florida-bans-instruction-on-contraception Florida's recent policy changes in sex education are stirring significant concern among advocates for comprehensive health education. As of September 2024, schools…
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Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 26, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-claims-he-miraculously-cured I Went to a Pro-Trump Christian Revival. It Completely Changed My Understanding of Jan. 6. Slate Magazine by Molly Olmstead on September…
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Nothing like sitting on a new tractor when you’re out tending to the cotton crop in North Texas. Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler has choices because he has also has a large collection of antique tractors that can still do the job. Listen to his thoughts on good government in rural Texas. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco…
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Steam Users Curate 'Anti-Woke' List & It's Dividing Opinion Dual Shockers, By Abdullah Al Tekreeti, on September 9, 2024 https://www.dualshockers.com/steam-anti-woke-list/ This week, the gaming community is buzzing with discussions surrounding a controversial initiative launched by a group of Steam users who have formed an anti-woke list. This list…
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Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says National Catholic Reporter, By Religion News Service, on September 10, 2024 https://www.ncronline.org/news/maine-law-thwarts-impact-school-choice-decision-lawsuit-says Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules AP News by Margery A…
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Keep Austin Weird, Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is doing that. Mostly, she is making sure the air and water are clean and making sure no one is letting up in the battle against climate Change. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Produce…
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I was a black child raised in a white supremacist cult. When doomsday didn't come, I had to learn how to live the Guardian, By Steve Rose, on September 10, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/10/i-was-black-child-raised-in-white-supremacist-cult-doomsday-didnt-come-learn-how-to-live Gerald Walker's story is one of resilie…
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Sunshine and Stories Episode 105: To Prize or Not to Prize Episode Summary: This week Kate & Kate talk summer library program tracking strategies, as well as the pros and cons of offering different types of incentives during the summer. They also explore how both tracking strategies and incentives programs might connect to and support the outcomes …
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Mississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must 'truly find Jesus' The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mississippi-sheriffs-solution-toChurch Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It? Religion Dispatches by Chrissy …
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Louie Minor is a Bell County Texas Commissioner. An Army veteran, he has concerns about some of the immigration policies that really could effect his family. We talk barbecue and solar power. And Louie’s a fellow podcaster. So before you listen to his show, listen to him on the Good Government Show. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ou…
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Newly-baptized Russell Brand helps kick off Tucker Carlson's US tour with prayer asking God to bring 'unity' at the Presidential election (after a joke about sneaking into America illegally and trafficking 'a few kids' with him) The Daily Mail, By Martin Robinson, on September 6, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13820663/Russell-Brand-…
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Las Vegas cops arrest pastor who brought weapons and drugs to his hotel roomThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 09, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/las-vegas-cops-arrest-pastor-who The story revolves around a former mega-church pastor who found himself in a bizarre situation in Las Vegas. Arrested by police in a motel room, t…
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell didn’t like the way government was spending money. So she got involved. She ran for office and is now a county supervisor for a large section of Los Angeles. She’s there to get the work done and make a difference. Just listen. Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell's flickr Photostream. GoodGove…
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'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting NPR , By Emma Bowman, on September 7, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104200/georgia-apalachee-high-school-shooting The tragic event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, marked the 39th school shooting of the year. The story highlights the actions …
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An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison.The New York Times, By Frances Robles, on Sept. 5, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/us/american-pastors-nicaragua-money-laundering.html Nicaragua has increasingly slipped towards authoritarian rule under President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, who have ma…
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Celebrating our 75th Episode - we turn the tables on host Dave Martin when executive producer David Snyder asks him the questions. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin P…
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Joel Webbon Insists It’s Not Racist To Prefer A White Doctor Over A Black Doctor Angry White Men, By , on August 23, 2024 https://angrywhitemen.org/2024/08/23/joel-webbon-insists-its-not-racist-to-prefer-a-white-doctor-over-a-black-doctor/ The idea that race could be a determining factor for medical competency is both misleading and absurd. The sug…
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Tennessee family's lawsuit says video long kept from them shows police force, not drugs, killed son https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-tennessee-austin-hunter-turner-ca8b91c2f3dc9584094c6fc835d49deb AP News, By jeff Martin, on August 16, 2024 Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to…
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Voting integrity is a topic on everyone’s mind. Listen to Santa Fe County New Mexico Katharine Clark, talk about how she runs open and safe elections in her county. If you think elections are fixed, just listen. If you want to know that elections are fair, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Ro…
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