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Malcolm Gladwell has long relished the opportunity to skewer the upper echelons of higher education, from the institution of U.S. News & World Report’s Best College rankings to the LSATs to the luxe Bowdoin College cafeteria. I Hate the Ivy League: Riffs and Rants on Elite Education, upends the traditional thinking around how education should work and tries to get to the bottom of why we often reward the wrong people.

A 2006 report commissioned by Brown University revealed that institution's complex and contested involvement in slavery--setting off a controversy that leapt from the ivory tower to make headlines across the country. But Brown's troubling past was far from unique. In Ebony and Ivy, Craig Steven Wilder, a rising star in the profession of history, lays bare uncomfortable truths about race, slavery, and the American academy.

Ivy League Trucker, where stories and conversations unfold that bridge the gap between the educated elites and the hardworking blue-collar class - and Boomers and Gen Z. Hosted by Clint, a big rig trucker with an Ivy League education, each episode dives deep into the complexities of class, culture, generational divides and personal growth. Through inspiring interviews and heartfelt solo discussions, we gain invaluable insights to challenge perspectives and foster empathy. Join us on a journey make connections and build understanding in a world that desperately needs it.

The show where I, Ivy, do a TV.

Poison Ivy tells the bigger, seedier story of how elite colleges create paths to admission available only to the wealthy, despite rhetoric to the contrary. Evan Mandery reveals how tacit agreements between exclusive "Ivy-plus" schools and white affluent suburbs create widespread de facto segregation. And as a college degree continues to be the surest route to upward mobility, the inequality bred in our broken higher education system is now a principal driver of skyrocketing income inequality everywhere.

Seeking out historical places of interest along roads and little lanes, through a variety of landscapes that bear the scars, marks and imprints of those that have trodden, worked and fought on the land before us. “Any excursion, whether it be by motorcycle, car, bicycle or on foot, is always better for having an object, or goal in mind. I could take no pleasure in riding around just for the sake of it." There has to be a mission. “I ride to seek out things ancient, quirky and monumental, taking in the views, and ‘reading’ the landscape, its geology and history, as I do so.” Essays...

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

Join Laura and Sarah as they discuss the most haunting cases to spin out of some of America's most elite corners.

"Every scar tells a story. And when we share our stories, we realize our scars often sing the same song. Welcome to a sanctuary built from our shared truths—a place to voice the struggles we carry, celebrate the strength we've found, and explore the motivations that light our way. Here, we honor a gentle but profound truth: the journey home to ourselves always begins with putting our soul first. Through our collective experiences, we have crafted a compass—not one of maps and directions, but one of hope and shared humanity. So, take a deep breath. You are not alone on this path. Let's walk...

"Trump's Supreme Court List: Ivy League? Out. The Heartland? In" is from the November 14, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Adam Liptak and narrated by Kristi Burns.

It's Vegas Y'all is a Las Vegas podcast by Texans for everyone. Hosts Danny and Casey anchor a panel of co-hosts, Dave and Sonia from Daverrason Travels on YouTube and fellow YouTubers, Hog and 2Cent. Join us as we talk about Vegas from our unique perspective in Texas but all as lovers of our favorite city, Las Vegas!

The podcast without a niche! Join us as we chat about all things life, spiritual journeys, mental health, and so much more!

I'm Ivy of the Les Vixens, host of Tea & Glitter. I'm a lesbian burlesque performer dedicated to creating safe spaces, empowering queer babes, and sharing the glitter grind. Come hang out with me while I spill the tea & give you that gay girl glitter on how to live a more peaceful, productive, and pretty life.

As a Husband and Wife team we are passionate about the subject and institution of Marriage. We have never come across a perfect marriage but we have seen some perfectly good marriages out there and those couples will be the first to tell you that it is not a stroll in the park to get there. Our hope is that as we interact we will spark some conversations that will help us and you attain a state of perfectly good marriage.

The Powder Room is a safe space for women to have real, unfiltered conversations about the topics that matter most to us. From relationships and career shifts to wellness, aging, and everything in between, no subject is off-limits. Whether you’re looking for advice, a good laugh, or just the comfort of knowing you’re not alone, this is your place to connect, reflect, and grow. Welcome to The Powder Room, "Where we discover the message within our messes."© 2025 Ivy Ashley, The Powder Room Podcast. All rights reserved.

Big Little Stories is a place for conversations that inspire, educate and build community. It’s where no story is too small, and no impact is too big. The show celebrates how every little stroke in the story of our lives paints a bigger picture - and can ultimately shape the world around us in meaningful and positive ways.

Join the host, Ivy, as she details some of life's most peculiar paranormal events, while also sharing her own personal experiences and the experiences of others, as told by them. Follow Ivy on Instagram @ivy_brandine for podcast news and updates, or go to www.ivybrandine.com for more paranormal content.

Magic Mics is a HBCU podcast with students from THEE LeMoyne Owen College discussing the pros and cons, culture and journeys of the black college experience. This panel style format consists of a core group of students representing all classifications as they discover their diaspora, encounter self-improvement and navigate through their HBCU adventures.

Ivy and Karen discuss anything and everything about themselves, pop culture and whatever else they feel is necessary to talk about.

The Ivy League Hood Rats brings together two former public school principals and Teachers College, Columbia University classmates from the hoods of Memphis, Tennessee and Imo Sate, Nigeria to pontificate on topics dealing the current state of society and culture through their very unique perspectives.