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Just a few of the folks that we’ve interviewed on Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network: Reverend Wheeler Parker (Emmett Till’s Cousin), Tuskegee Airman (The Original), Actor and Producer Charles S. Dutton, Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown, Mayoral Candidates William "Dock" Wall and Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, Illinois Senator Donne Trotter, Ms. Chantay Bridges (Real Estate Agent to President Clinton), Turtel Onli (Father of da Black Age of Comics), and Ms. Khalilah Camacho Ali (Former wife o ...
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Welcome to Stories from the Ridge, where we share stories from our alumni, faculty, and friends. We'll hear about a variety of topics all anchored in honor, truth, and duty and the special bond of brotherhood shared amongst the McCallie family.
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A Stroll Through McCallie’s History With George Hazard Jr. ‘64
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In early October, 2024, George Hazard Jr., Class of 1964,was named McCallie School’s 2024 Distinguished Alumnus, the highest award. McCallie bestows. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Mr. Hazard talks about his days as a McCallie student, teacher, and administrator – and about writing When We Came to the Ridge, the history of McCallie’s fo…
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Coach Bradford Discusses Rivalry Week, Previews Game With Baylor
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As Rivalry Week – the week of the annual football gamebetween McCallie and crosstown rival Baylor School – got underway for 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 sat down on Sept. 30 in the podcast studio with new Head Coach Joel Bradford ’07 to discuss the week and the upcoming game. The two not only discuss Coach Bradford’s coaching philosophy, but …
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Smart Phones and McCallie Boys
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One of the most pressing and vexing issues facing McCallieadministrators – and administrators of all schools – is the question of the usage and role of smart phones among students. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns is joined by Upper School Principal HankHopping and Middle School Principal Scotty Jones as they disc…
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2024 Opening Convocation Talk By Lee Burns
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On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, welcomed 999 students to the 120th school year of McCallie School. This episode of Stories From the Ridge features that talk, which was delivered in the Spencer McCallie III Quadrangle. A news story as well as a full video of the event can be found here: https://www.mccallie.org/news/news…
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In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics and Special Assistant to the Head of School, as they talk with Football Coach Joel Bradford, Cross Country Coach Rodney Stoker, Golf Coach Rob Riddle, Crew Coach Sean McCourt, and Mountain Biking Coa…
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The Gold Medal Way of Making Friends: Charles Battle ’60 and the Atlanta Olympics
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While the attention of the nation and the world is turningto Paris and the 2024 Olympics, we step back in time for some Gold Medal winning stories of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta, just down the road from McCallie’s Chattanooga campus. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Charles Battle ’60 shares insider stories – and some lon…
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Human Library Connects Sixth Graders With History
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History was brought to life this spring when McCallie sixthgraders participated in the school’s first “Human Library” day. The brainchild of Middle School English teacher Weesie Cook and Middle School Learning Center Director Kelcey Watson, the “Human Library” brought community leaders inmedicine, education, law, and race relations to campus to sha…
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Dr. Cleve Latham Discusses Retirement After 50 Years on the Ridge
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Dr. Cleve Latham, one of McCallie’s most popular, beloved, and effective teachers and administrators, has retired after 50 years in the classroom. Head of School Lee Burns ‘87, who was one of Dr. Latham’s students, shares a heartfelt and moving godsend to Dr. Latham in this uplifting edition of Stories From tThe Ridge. A news story about Dr. Latham…
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There’s excitement on the Ridge as several of the springathletic teams are aiming their sights at state championships. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics, sits down with head coaches of five of the spring teams to discuss their perspectiveon the upcoming season. This podcast was recorded on March…
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Cedrick Philips, President of Fundswell Consulting Group
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CBBN Business Journals welcomes Cedrick Phillips, who went from experiencing incarceration to becoming a beacon of support for many, leveraging his experiences to help individuals secure finances for various funding needs. As President of Fundswell Consulting Group, Cedrick has dedicated himself to assisting clients nationwide and in Puerto Rico wi…
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The Emmett Till Story: The Rev. Wheeler Parker Visits McCallie School
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The Emmett Till Story Part II: Elder Parker Visits McCallie School The Rev. Wheeler Parker, the last surviving member of the family of Emmett Till, who was with Emmett when he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, visited McCallie School on March 13, 2024 to share his story as a first-hand witness to history. He came to campus as a guest speaker as p…
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Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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The Michaels-Dickson Scholars Program, which has transformed McCallie School’s boarding programs into one of the top such programs in the nation, celebrated its 25th anniversary in late February, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joinedby other top administrators – including two who were involved at th…
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Wrestlers Celebrate a Championship Season
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For the first time in 31 years, McCallie’s Wrestling team haswon both the traditional State of Tennessee title, plus the State duals. And ontop of that, the team under Head Coach Jake Yost beat cross-town rival anddefending State champion Baylor for the first time in 19 years. In this editionof Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns sits …
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The Changing Landscape of College Admissions
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The college admissions process is in the midst of perhaps the most profound and impactful series of changes in several decades, and navigating these changes is becoming more challenging for students, parents, and counselors, according to Abbie Roberts, who in August assumed the role of Director of College Counseling at McCallie. In this episode of …
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A dozen members of McCallie’s Men’sChorus will perform on what many consider to be the world’s most important stage – Carnegie Hall in New York on February 18, 2024. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 talks with Dr. James Harr '92, Director of Choral Programs, about the upcoming concert, which will feature chora…
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T-Term – A Venture In How Boys Learn
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McCallie’s Tornado Term – T-Term for short – has become aspecial part of the school’s culture and an important way McCallie boys expand their learning experience beyond the traditional classroom. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87 is joined by Upper School Principal Hank Hopping and Dean of Faculty and Curriculu…
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Author Diane E. Johnson on CBBN Business Journals.
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Diane E. Johnson is the author of My Medical & Dental Health Journal. This journal is the most comprehensive health journal you will find anywhere. Why? Because, this journal is divided into FIVE sections: medical, dental, family history, prescriptions, and notes. It is designed to be user-friendly and compact, allowing individuals to keep all thei…
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Christmas Message from the Head of School
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Head of School Christmas Talk, Candlelight Chorus, andKemmer Anderson Christmas Poem In this special edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head ofSchool Lee Burns ’87 shares the Christmas talk he gave on Dec. 6, 2023, to the student body, and we hear the McCallie/GPS chorus sing O Holy Night from the 2023 Candlelight concert. Finally, Martha Anderson,…
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2023-24 Winter Sports Preview
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Winter Sports Preview The winter athletic season is already underway and head coaches of the teams -- Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Squash, Swimming and Diving, and Wrestling -- are looking at one of the best seasons in McCallie's storied history of great seasons. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, the coaches are joined by Kenny Sholl, Ex…
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Authority in Sound Science Research, Shannon Harris on CBBN Business Journals.
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Shannon Harris’ career spans the vast landscape of sound science. A Chicago IT professional for 29 years working in Chicago and Internationally, he is a DJ, musician, composer, anthropologist, as well as a ound scientist and Audio Pharmacologist™. He explores obscure territories, regions, genres, styles, and traditions through his work in the Heali…
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Coach Ralph Potter -- Championship Preview
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Ralph Potter and Lee Burns Discuss State Championship Game For the first time in history, McCallie will face cross-townrival Baylor School for the State of Tennessee Division II-AAA football championship on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. As the excitement builds along the Ridge, Head Coach Ralph Potter ’81, sat down with Head …
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Theater Program Off To Roaring Start
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McCallie’s Theater/Musical program is off to a great start for the 2023-24 school year, with its fallplays in both the Upper School and Middle School attracting record numbers of participantsand stand-room-only crowds. In this edition of Stories from the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, talks with Chelsea Padro, Director of Theater and Musicals…
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Drone Photography and more with Calvin Young on CBBN Business Journals.
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CBBN Business Journals welcomes Calvin Young, a dynamic and innovative leader with an extensive background spanning various industries, including urban farming, drone technology, environmental advocacy, and the military. His academic expertise in Management Information Systems further enhances his ability to seamlessly connect technology, agricultu…
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Nursing Inspired Coach and Speaker Fallon M. Flowers on CBBN Business Journals.
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From the moment we first encountered the social media posts of Fallon M. Flowers, a Nursing Inspired Speaker, it became evident that her message should be heard beyond our immediate network. Today, Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network is excited to share this captivating and informative interview with you on our CBBN Business Journals segment. Ms…
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Summer Travel -- Beyond The Ridge
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International Travel As Part of the McCallie Experience International travel, especially mission and cultural tripsduring the summer, has long been an important part of McCallie’s curriculum. In this edition of Stories From the Ridge, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, and Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Sumner McCallie discuss the purpose of the travel …
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Varsity Sports Offerings Increase
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New Varsity Sports – Ultimate and Mountain Biking McCallie’s varsity sports offerings have expanded by two. For the 2023-24 school year, Mountain Biking and Ultimate (formerly referred to as Ultimate Frisbee) have joined the list of 17 varsity sports. In this podcast, Kenny Sholl, Executive Director of Athletics, Special Assistant to the Head of Sc…
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The Coach and the Bear For more than 40 years, Gordon Connell, McCallie’s longtimehead wrestling coach and Middle School science teacher, has regaled students with the story of how he, as a young man, once wrestled a bear. Now, with all the legendary embellishments and humor – and with some good-natured ribbing from Head of School Lee Burns ’87, Co…
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Two Prominent Alumni Share Stories of McCallie -- and Life
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Two Alumni Share their Stories -- Two prominent McCallie alumni -- Sam Balloff '41 -- who just turned 100 -- and Don Welch '58, share wonderful stories about their lives and their days on the Ridge. For more expanded versions of these interviews, visit McCallie's podcast page: www.mccallie.org/podcast…
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Big Corruption In Small Towns.
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Chicago businesses and politics are in a class of their own when we speak of corruption but Harvey, Illinois, a small city outside of Chicago with a population of approximately 20,000 people has a story to tell that you just won’t want to miss. In 2008, Satish Gabhawala convinced the city of Harvey to raise $14 million from bond issuances to back a…
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The 2023 fall sports season at McCallie is already underway and willget in full swing in early September with several of the varsity teams setting their sights on championship trophies. In this episode of Stories From theRidge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department is joined by Kenny Sholl in his new position of Executive Director of At…
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Head of School Opening Talk August 16 2023
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Head of School Lee Burns ’87 welcomes 977 students to the119th school year at McCallie School.
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Denard Allison is our guest on CBBN Business Journals.
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Denard Allison who is the founder of the “All-Is-On Youth Foundation”, and he's also the driving force behind “Allison Construction and Demolition”. They are providing services to youth in the Chicago Englewood community. Included: O After School Program O Sports Program O Tutoring O Construction Trainin…
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Audrey Smith discusses her two decades of fun at McCallie
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Audrey Smith, who, as Director of Events – or as she calls it, Director of Fun – has worked with hundreds of alumni and friends of McCallie on events such as Reunion Weekends and class gatherings, has retired. Her last day at McCallie was June 30, but before leaving campus, she sat down in the podcast studio and talked about her career on the Ridge…
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Two Top Administrators Discuss McCallie Careers and Their Upcoming Moves to Other Positions
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Two of McCallie’s most prominent and respected administrators have announced that they will be transitioning to other posts for the 2023-24 school year. Kenny Sholl, who presently serves as Assistant to the Head of School, and Steve Hearn ‘74, Vice President for Advancement, have announced that they will step down from those positions at the end of…
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McCallie administrators discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence
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As access to new artificial intelligence (AI) programs, such as ChatGPT, make their way into the academic arena, many educators, especially those in middle and high schools, are becoming concerned about AI’s dangers to student learning and the threat of plagiarism. But McCallie School sees many positive benefits to the program for both students and…
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Vince Williams of Entrepreneurs Academy on CBBN Business Journals.
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Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Vince Williams, Director of Operations for Entrepreneurs Academy. Their vision is to create a thriving entrepreneurial economy in under-resourced communities. EA provides pathways to entrepreneurship, workforce modernization, and innovation for under-resourced communities of color to create a safer, heal…
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Marc Sims and Rosita Chatonda on Chicago’s Black Business RADIO Network.
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REBROADCAST with Marc Sims and education activist Rosita Chatonda about improving public education for low income African American students. Rosita Chatonda is a long-time educator in Chicago and shares her views on our new Mayor Brandon Johnson and education in this podcast. Marc Sims Host 400 Plus Podcast https://anchor.fm/marc-sims8 Just A Few Q…
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CBBN Business Journals welcomes Khadirah Muhammad of Omnipotent Consulting.
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Our guest today onCBBN Business Journalsis Khadirah Muhammad who is a Marketing Automation & Systems Engineer and CEO of Omnipotent Consulting. She went from breaking into the entrepreneurship world at age 18 with the goal of retiring her parents, to falling in love with systems and automation. Her notable projects include taking a client’s two per…
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Movie Producer and Director Kenny Od on CBBN Business Journals.
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Today on CBBN Business Journals playwright, producer and director Kenny Od shares his passion for film making and talks about his new film “Friends Like Sisters” now available on Prime Video. His production company is The Cross Films International. Kenny Od stated, “I believe there is something out there for everyone who dares to dream and follow t…
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Spring Sports Preview – Coaches of Spring Varsity Sports Discuss The Upcoming Season
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With a legacy of state and regional championships to live up to, McCallie’s 2023 spring athletic season is promising to be one of the best in many years. That’s the predictions of the coaches who will lead six varsity teams this season. In this episode of Stories from the Ridge, the coaches – Mike Wood of Track and Field, Tim Costo of Baseball, Sea…
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Boomerang Boarders – A Discussion Among Boarding Alumni Who Live in Chattanooga
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In the 1990s, at the 90th birthday party for Chalmers MacIllwaine ’21, a group of McCallie boarding alumni who had returned to Chattanooga as graduates to live and raise their families, started an informal gathering, which they called Boomerang Boarders. The group has grown to more than 100, and continues to gather on campus to catch up with each o…
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The storied history of McCallie's Dr Pepper Classic
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McCallie's Dr Pepper Classic, now in its eighth year, has quickly become a wintertime tradition on campus and part of the school’s unique culture. In this podcast, former Head Basketball coach John Shulman discusses the history of the showcase and shares some of his favorite stories. He is joined by Audrey Smith, Director of Events, who has helped …
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The Role of Men in Today's Culture
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The changing role of men in today’s culture and how boys and men adjust to the challenges it presents is the topic of the latest edition of McCallie School’s podcast, Stories From The Ridge. In this informative discussion, Head of School Lee Burns ’87, is joined by David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nash…
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Winter Sports Update: Championships In Sight
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The winter sports season at McCallie is already underway and will get in full swing in early January with several of the six varsity teams setting their sights on championship trophies. In this episode of Stories From the Ridge, Mark Wiedmer '76 of the Communications Department talks with the six varsity coaches about the winter season. They share …
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The Emmitt Till Story: American History And McCallie “Connections”
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When McCallie student Jonathan Manta ’23 began working on a history project on the 1954 murder of Emmitt Till last spring, he discovered how McCallie School “connections” can literally bring history to life. That’s the topic of this moving podcast discussion of how McCallie alumnus Jason Walker ’92, arranged an interview for Jonathan with Mr. Walke…
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Rebroadcast - Just A Few Questions with Marc Sims and Richard V. Reeves.
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Marc Sims host of Just A Few Questions Podcastinterviews author Richard V. Reeves of The Brookings Institution. His book is "Of Boys and Men. Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It." You can find it at: https://www.brookings.edu/book/of-boys-and-men Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? GREAT! Give us a call at…
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Honor, Truth, Duty ... And a Touch of Grace: Dr. Jay Wellons ’87, Discusses His New Book and His Job As a Neurosurgeon
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Not only is he the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is recognized as one of the nation’s top neurologists, Dr. Jay Wellons, a 1987 graduate of McCallie, is now a best-selling author. His book, All that Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, And Their Stories of Grace and Re…
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Of Boys and Men: A Podcast Discussion With Dr. Richard Reeves
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Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It, by Dr. Richard Reeves, was released earlier this fall to strong positive reviews. New York Times Columnist David Brooks said the book “is a landmark, one of the most important books of the year, not only because it is a comprehensive look at the male crisis…
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Dear William Author David Magee Discusses Addiction, Recovery, and Healing
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David Magee, author of the national bestseller memoir Dear William, a nationally recognized motivational speaker and parent of two McCallie alumni, returned to campus in late October to speak to students and parents. His presentations recounted the death of William, class of 2008, to drugs, his other son, Hudson’s (class of 2010) struggles and reco…
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Artificial Intelligence Expert Paul Hines on CBBN Business Journals
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Ready to learn more about Artificial Intelligence? Our guest today on CBBN Business Journals is Mr. Paul Hines, who is the CEO of Media Vault Online. Paul says, “He has been involved with Artificial Intelligence marketing since 2017 and was laughed at until people saw how the technology was being used by the big box companies for years before anyon…
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