Τα καλύτερα Washington Irving podcast (2024)

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Classic Films 20:19

2d ago20:19

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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. The Wizard of Oz (1939) | We journey back to 1939 to explore the world of "The …

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The Furnished Room by O.Henry 20:03

6d ago20:03

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In this episode we feature The Furnished Room by O.Henry. In New York, a young man rents a furnished room from a woman and enquires about the room’s previous tenants. In particular, he asks the housekeeper a question he has asked of others many times before: whether a young girl, an actress with reddish gold hair and a mole near her left eyebrow, h…

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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839) 34:50

9d ago34:50

34:50

Explore the romantic tumult of early 19th-Century Italy in a narrative both grand and subtle, pulsating with ambitious quests and passionate pursuits. In this episode of Sleep with Classic Books, we delve into the captivating world of Stendhal's 'The Charterhouse of Parma.' Discover a tale where societal flux becomes the silent but impactful shaper…

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A Ghost Story by Mark Twain 26:50

14d ago26:50

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In this Episode we feature "A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain. The story is based on a true event that occurred in 1869. The Cardiff Giant was one of the most famous archaeological hoaxes in American history. It was a 10-foot-tall, roughly 3,000 pound purported "petrified man", uncovered on October 16, 1869, by workers digging a well behind the barn of …

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826) 24:29

16d ago24:29

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Prepare to venture on an extraordinary journey into the untamed wilds of early America with "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper in the latest episode of Sleep with Classic Books. Is your heart longing for a rugged adventure that echoes the conflict of clashing cultures and embodies the resilience inherent in the human condition? Can…

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TEASER: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1833) 5:01

16d ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dare to transport yourself to the resonating rhythms and lyricism of the golden age of Russian literature wi…

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) 26:47

23d ago26:47

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We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Part Three 24:06

24d ago24:06

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In this episode we continue with Ichabod Cranes adventure in Sleepy Hollow, as Ichabod makes his way home though the dark woods of Sleepy Hollow and comes face-to-face with The Headless Horseman. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.Από τον Myron Hieronymous Thomas

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Part One 25:20

24d ago25:20

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In this Episode we present Part One of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" a 1820 short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Irving wrote the story while living in Birmingham, England. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest exam…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Part Two 15:03

24d ago15:03

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In this episode we continue with Ichabod Cranes adventure in Sleepy Hollow, as Ichabod attends a harvest party at the Van Tassel's farm. Read by Myron Hieronymous Thomas.Από τον Myron Hieronymous Thomas

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A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) 29:23

1M ago29:23

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The turbulent backdrop of Russia in the 1840s is our setting as we navigate the stirring brilliance of Mikhail Lermontov's unforgettable masterpiece, "A Hero of Our Time". There's a complex duality within its enigmatic protagonist, Pechorin. We'll find an audacious story teetering between romantic idealism and societal cynicism. Listen now to disco…

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TEASER: The Prisoner of Chillon by Lord Byron (1816) 5:01

1M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- The chill shores of Lake Geneva is our setting for this episode dedicated to Lord Byron's renowned classic, …

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The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe 13:30

1M ago13:30

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In this Episode we present Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven. "The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a mysterious visit by a talking raven. The lover, often id…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving (1820) 20:25

1M ago20:25

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Embark on a ghostly ride through the misty pages of American literature as we delve into Washington Irving's early 19th-century classic, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." This episode of Sleep with Classic Books takes you to the remote hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where a spectral figure known as the Headless Horseman haunts the town's quiet lan…

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The Masque of The Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe 20:40

1M ago20:40

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The Master of the Macabre Edgar Allen Poe's The Masque of the Red Death starts our series of Halloween Classic Tales. "The Masque of the Red Death" (originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy") is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842. The story follows Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dan…

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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809) 22:28

1M ago22:28

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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…

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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834) 5:01

1M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …

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A Horseman in the Sky - A Civil War Story by Ambrose Bierce 22:03

2M ago22:03

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In this episode we feature "A Horseman in the Sky" a heavily anthologized short story by American Civil War soldier, wit, and writer Ambrose Bierce. It was published on April 14, 1889 under the title The Horseman in the Sky in the Sunday edition of The Examiner, a San Francisco newspaper owned by William Randolph Hearst. It is set during the Americ…

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) 23:48

2M ago23:48

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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…

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TEASER: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814) 5:01

2M ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…

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The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) 25:51

2M ago25:51

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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811) 23:58

2M ago23:58

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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …

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Trailer: Sleep with Classic Books 0:21

2M ago0:21

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Coming soon - Sleep with Classic Books. Rediscover the art of relaxation, connect with your inner self, and enjoy restful sleep. For more shows and information visit Whisper.fm.Από τον Whisper.fm

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#19 - Anita Zielina With Candid Reflections on Leadership 54:09

8M ago54:09

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About Your Host: Anita Zielina is the CEO and founder of Better Leaders Lab. She's also an Executive in Residence at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she spent the last few years leading all continuing and executive education initiatives. Anita serves as the inaugural Board Chair of News Product Alliance (NPA) and is a…

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#18 - Candice Fortman on Challenging Traditional Media Models 43:51

8M ago43:51

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About Our Guest Candice Fortman is the Executive Director at Outlier Media. She has worked in commercial and non-profit media, leading marketing, engagement, and growth strategy. Candice is a skilled manager with more than fifteen years of experience in team leadership. As the Executive Director of Outlier Media in Detroit, she helps to drive the w…

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#17 - Jane Barrett on Building Great Teams 44:15

9M ago44:15

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About Our Guest Jane Barrett has worked in journalism and at Reuters for more than 20 years but jokes that she has had five careers in that time. Her passion is to lead people positively through change and has been at the forefront of some of the industry battles through digital disruption and transformation. She's currently the Global Editor for M…

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01 - Part 1 43:25

9M ago43:25

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02 - Part 2 38:25

9M ago38:25

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Carmilla: Chapters 15 & 16 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 17:34

11M ago17:34

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This week, the conclusion of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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Carmilla: Chapters 13 & 14 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 21:53

11M ago21:53

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This week, chapters 13 and 14 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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#16 - Gianpiero Petriglieri on How Important Friends Are for Leaders 42:01

11M ago42:01

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About Our Guest Gianpiero Petriglieri is Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD and an expert on leadership and learning in the workplace. His award-winning research and teaching focus on what it means, and what it takes, to become a leader. He is particularly interested in the development and practice of leadership in the age of…

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Carmilla: Chapters 11 & 12 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 21:36

11M ago21:36

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This week, chapters 11 and 12 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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The Devil and Tom Walker (Washington Irving) 30:33

12M ago30:33

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Tonight, "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving. 👻 Happy Halloween! 🎃 For an ebook version of Tales of a Traveller, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13514

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Carmilla: Chapters 9 & 10 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 18:53

12M ago18:53

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This week, chapters 9 and 10 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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Carmilla: Chapters 7 & 8 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 20:34

12M ago20:34

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This week, chapters 7 and 8 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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Carmilla: Chapters 5 & 6 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 18:29

12M ago18:29

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This week, chapters 5 and 6 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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Carmilla: Chapters 3 & 4 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 37:48

1y ago37:48

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This week, chapters 3 and 4 of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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Carmilla: Chapters 1 & 2 (J Sheridan Le Fanu) 28:03

1y ago28:03

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This week, the first two chapters of Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu. For an ebook version of In a Glass Darkly: Volume 3, visit Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37174

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#15 - Irving Washington on Losing Our Momentum Towards Equity 44:32

1y ago44:32

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About Our Guest: Irving Washington dedicated his career to promoting diversity and encouraging media integrity within media organizations. As a Senior Fellow at KFF (formerly Kaiser Family Foundation), he leads a new initiative focused on identifying health misinformation to improve understanding of critical health news and research and build trust…

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#14 - Ros Atkins on Communicating with Purpose 40:59

1y ago40:59

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About Our Guest: Ros Atkins is a renowned BBC News presenter and newly appointed Analysis Editor. Since 2019, he has spearheaded a video explainer format that has become a global phenomenon with vast audiences on social media and on the BBC's digital, TV and radio channels. Ros has anchored coverage for many of the biggest global stories including …

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#13 - Reneé Kaplan on Lasting Change, Grit, and Serendipity 43:17

1y ago43:17

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About Our Guest: Reneé Kaplan, the incoming Director of News at European news channel ARTE, is a highly experienced digital media transformation expert. Before joining ARTE, Renée was the Head of digital editorial development at the Financial Times, where she lead teams working on innovation, new editorial products and much of the FT's digital jour…

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#12 - Raju Narisetti on Defining Success as a Leader 46:28

1y ago46:28

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About Our Guest: Raju Narisetti’s current role as Leader, Global Publishing at McKinsey & Company, is the latest in a 33-year global career in media and publishing, during which he has created, reimagined and managed major media organizations in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as led from the front in the digital transformation challenges a…

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#11 - Lisa Gibbs on Making Intersectionality Fruitful 41:50

1y ago41:50

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About Our Guest: Before joining AP in 2014 as its Global Business Editor, Lisa Gibbs spent the majority of her career working as a business journalist, which includes a 5 year period as Executive Business Editor of the Miami Herald. After moving to AP and working as the Business Editor, AP soon launched its first ever large scale automation project…

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#10 - Shazna Nessa on Power and Empowering Others 40:25

1+ y ago40:25

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About Our Guest: Shazna Nessa is the global head of visuals at The Wall Street Journal. In this masthead position she is responsible for unique digital experiences and the visual journalism that is created daily by journalists with specialized skills in areas such as data visualization, photography, cartography, 3D, design, and illustration, across…

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#9 - Federica Cherubini on Understanding the Meaning of Work 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

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About Our Guest: Federica Cherubini is the Director of Leadership Development at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. She is an expert in newsroom operations and organizational change, with ten years experience spanning major publishers, research institutes and editorial networks around the world. Before working at the Reuters Institu…

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#8 - Styli Charalambous on Growth as a Leader When Growing an Organization 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

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About Our Guest: Styli Charalambous co-founded the Daily Maverick in 2009, while navigating massive industry disruption and South Africas turbulent politics. As founding CEO and publisher, Styli helped grow Daily Maverick from a 5 person start-up to now more than 100 full-time staff, reaching 9 Million monthly unique visitors with 20.000 voluntary …

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#7 - Graciela Mochkofsky is Rethinking Journalism Education and J-School 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

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About Our Guest: Graciela Mochkofsky is the dean at CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, where she was previously the executive director of its Center for Community Media, and founding director of its Bilingual Journalism Program. The Newmark Graduate School of Journalism is located in Midtown Manhattan. It's the only public J-School…

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#6 - Rafat Ali on Managing Skift as a Fully Virtual Company 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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About Our Guest: Rafat Ali is the CEO & Founder of Skift, the most influential business media & information company in the travel industry, providing news, research, events, and creative services to key stakeholders globally. Previously, he was the founder/CEO of paidContent and ContentNext, which he sold to UK’s Guardian News and Media in 2008, an…

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#5 - Paul Cheung on Building Culture Deliberately Through Alignment 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

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About Our Guest: Paul Cheung leads The Center for Public Integrity, one of the oldest and most diverse investigative nonprofit news organizations in America, as CEO to hold the powerful to account, expose systems of inequality and equip the public with knowledge to drive change. Their reporting has led to hundreds of law and policy changes and forc…

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