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Real life shouldn't be like Twitter, so we decided to launch this podcast with a focus on having conversations about difficult topics while fostering an environment to create productive dialogue and understand different perspectives. We have guests with viewpoints from all over the political spectrum, sometimes we research specific news topics, and sometimes we'll use a current news event to launch into a deeper discussion about a broader issue. The mission is to have healthy dialogue with p ...
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Abel Ray & Sidney Perry Proudly Presents: Widebeat Radio is a monthly podcast featuring the amazing tracks from Widebeat Records and the hottest and latest tracks from the world of electronic dance music For more info you can visit: http://www.widebeatrecords.com
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating history of the national political conventions in the United States. From their humble beginnings to the modern-day spectacles we see today, we explore how these conventions have evolved and what they mean for our political process. We also discuss the role of media, celebrities, and the surprising power plays…
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In this episode of 'Research the News,' hosts Ray Abel and Ben Hardt are joined by Kevin Reynolds, a veteran of political digital marketing, to explore the intricate world of digital campaigns. Kevin shares his unique insights from years of experience working on both local and national campaigns, including his thoughts on the impact of digital mark…
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Join Ray and Ben in this episode of 'Research the News' as they dive into the fascinating history of the Vice Presidency in the United States. From John Adams' disdain for the role to the significant impact of modern Vice Presidents, they explore how the office has evolved over the centuries. Discover surprising facts, historical turning points, an…
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Ben Hardt tackle the latest political developments. They begin by examining the vice presidential choices, including JD Vance's nomination and potential picks for Kamala Harris. The discussion then shifts to Biden's proposed Supreme Court reforms, where they explore the implications of term l…
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In this episode of Research the News, host Ray Abel is excited to introduce his new co-host, Ben Hardt. Ray and Ben, who have been friends for almost 20 years, bring their diverse political perspectives to the table, aiming to foster open, respectful, and enlightening discussions. They delve into their backgrounds, share anecdotes from their long-s…
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In this episode of Research the News, Ray Abel is joined by Dr. Jennifer Jacobs and Renee Williams to explore the intricate world of the U.S. foster care system. Dr. Jacobs, who has an impressive background in physics, nuclear engineering, and national security, now focuses on developing technology to support family connections for foster children.…
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In this episode of Research the News, host Ray Abel is joined by Kareem Weaver, Co-Founder of FULCRUM, to discuss the critical issue of literacy in the U.S. Kareem, who has extensive experience as a teacher and administrator, explains why only 34% of fourth-grade students are performing at a proficient level in reading. The conversation covers vari…
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Frank and Dr. Crain are back with a soft reboot of our Abel Ferrara Auteur series. This time we’re doing it right and starting off with Abel Ferrara’s short films: Nicky’s Film, The Hold Up, and Could This Be Love which are available and both screened by Frank and Patrick via the Cult Epics release that also includes the Driller Killer and the trai…
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We’re pleased to bring you our latest discussion in our For You Ears Only series featuring Frank and Tom. This time, we’re joined with special guest playwright and actor Jeremy Kareken to discuss Daniel Craig’s second outing as James Bond in 2008’s Quantum of Solace, which is a direct continuation of the storyline from Craig’s debut, Casino Royale.…
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Gonzalo Veloz, who recounts his experiences growing up in Venezuela and provides an insightful analysis of the country's current state of affairs. Gonzalo, who sought political asylum in the U.S. in 2015, offers a firsthand account of the challenges faced by Venezu…
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Caitlin Werth are joined by Michael Gungor, a Grammy-nominated Christian musician and founder of The Liturgists podcast, to discuss the significant decline in U.S. church membership. Michael, who left the Christian church a few years ago, shares his personal experiences and insights into why …
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This week on Research the News, Ray Abel opens with a compelling monologue on the broken state of journalism, exploring how media consolidation and bias have led to the decline of the fourth estate. He highlights the history of media ownership, the role of the press, and the impact of media conglomerates on public perception. Following this, Gretch…
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd welcome Dr. Jessica Scott, Associate Professor of Gender Studies at West Virginia Wesleyan College, for a comprehensive discussion on transgender athletes. Dr. Scott, an academic with degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Cape Town, brings her expertise t…
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We are honored to present our latest conversation in our Actor’s Spotlight series. With this episode, Frank and Raymond Benson have a conversation with poet and actor Harry Northup who is living film history. Harry was featured in Martin Scorsese’s first six films WHO’S THAT KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, BOXCAR BERTHA, MEAN STREETS, ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE …
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd welcome Hannah Broadway, a Licensed Professional Counselor, to explore the crucial topic of how to disagree without fostering hatred. With the increasing polarization in society, the ability to engage in respectful and constructive dialogue is becoming a lost art. Hannah shares …
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In this episode of Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd engage in a candid conversation with Andrew Churchill about his experiences as an Asian American. Andrew shares personal stories and insights into the unique challenges he has faced, including bias, discrimination, and the perpetual foreigner stereotype. The discussion also delv…
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Welcome everyone to a very special episode of Podcasting Them Softly’s For Your Ears Only series. Today we are going to discuss Martin Campbell’s return to the Bond franchise with CASINO ROYALE. Released in 2006 this was Daniel Craig’s debut as James Bond, based on Ian Flemings’s first Bond novel of the same name. Featuring an amazing cast coupled …
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This week on Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Caitlin Werth to delve into the topic of prison reform. Caitlin, who served as the director of the HOPE Pre-Release Program at Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA, provides a unique perspective on rehabilitative and re-entry programs for incarcerated men and women. T…
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This week on Research the News, Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd take a deep dive into the criteria we use to judge political candidates and public figures. They examine the impact of public apologies and discuss the role of forgiveness in the political and social arenas. Through an engaging conversation, they uncover the nuances of accountability and ho…
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Join Frank, Mac and the esteemed Tom Zielinski as they discuss Pierce Brosnan’s final outing as 007 in Lee Tamahori’s DIE ANOTHER DAY. The film also features Halle Berry, Judi Dench, Toby Stephens, Will Yun Lee, Michael Madsen, John Cleese, and Rosamund Pike. The film grossed a little over 400 million at the global box office, which at the time was…
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This week on Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Peace Ike to explore the intricate dynamics of cancel culture and virtue signaling. Our conversation covers a broad spectrum of examples, including the recent debates over Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss, ensuring a comprehensive examination of how these phenomena impact s…
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Welcome to the new season of Research the News! In our relaunch episode, Ray Abel and our new co-host Gretchen Hurd dive into some of the most pressing issues in today's society. We're joined by Sidni Standard for a thought-provoking discussion on Critical Race Theory and its impact on college campuses. Sidni shares her unique perspective, transiti…
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Artwork by Jeffrey Marshall Join Frank, Tom, and the esteemed Mac McSharry as we bring Podcasting Them Softly’s For Your Ears Only and 3 for 3 full circle! We discuss three “undercard” films of Sean Connery’s at length, discuss his contribution to film, along with some of our other non-Bond films that didn’t make our respective selections! Upcoming…
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We’re pleased to bring you our next installment of 3 for 3, this time discussing the works of John Carpenter. Carpenter is one of our favorite filmmakers who is responsible for many classics ranging from HALLOWEEN, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, to STARMAN. Please stay tuned for our next 3 for 3 regarding our favorite character …
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Artwork by Jeffrey Marshall We welcome author and James Bond connoisseur Deborah Lipp to join in our discussion of the 19th 007 picture in the EON series THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, as well as the latest edition of her highly regarded book, “The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book.” Please explore the works of Deborah at her bookshop.…
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Artwork provided by Jeffrey Marshall Join Frank, Tom, and Mac with special guest Perrin Spychala as they discuss Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as 007 in Roger Spottiswoode’s TOMORROW NEVER DIES. Released in 1997, the film also features a terrific ensemble composed of Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Ricky Jay, Gotz Otto, Vincent Schiav…
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Artwork provided by Jeffrey Marshall Tom and Frank are back with special guest Mac McSharry to discuss Martin Campbell’s GoldenEye, which was Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as 007. Also discussed is the pop culture effect the film had on home video as well as video games along with being a world wide box office smash and how that jump started the fr…
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TRACKLIST: 1. Pete Tong featuring S.Y.F. - Dawn (Original Mix) 2. HouseMasters - Wanna Be (Original Mix) 3. HouseMasters - Wanna Be (Abel Ray Remix) 4. Hot Since 82 - Knee Deep in Louise (Original Mix) 5. Supernova - The Light Goes On (Original Mix) 6. The New Iberican League, Roland Clark - Work It (Club Mix) 7. Michel Cleis - Mir A Nero (Original…
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