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Host John Strelecky (author of The Cafe on the Edge of the World) and fellow collaborators share humorous and heartfelt advice about the big questions in life. Hang with them as they bridge the gap between our seemingly absolute unimportance given the grand scale of the universe and yet how to live a meaningful life despite that. Episodes include highlights from interviews he has given, and brand new content recorded just for the show. New episode each month.

From modern literature to menopause, from utopian thought to rodeos - in this classic collection of essays, Ursula K. Le Guin roves with her customary audacity over the intersecting arenas of literature, feminism, and social responsibility, exploding any received notions she comes across and revealing visionary possibilities in their stead.  

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC - AD 65), is the author of On the Shortness of Life (c. 49 AD). In it, Seneca draws insight from different streams of ancient wisdom: Stoic, Epicurean, Platonic, Skeptic and Cynic, as he addresses some of the important questions humans face. Seneca encourages people to be mindful of time and to use it purposefully. He suggests awareness and acceptance as a remedy for many worries and wasteful dissipations.

Brought to you by Penguin. #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE FT, GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, TELEGRAPH, TIMES, OBSERVER, i NEWSPAPER, NEW STATESMAN, PROSPECT, CHURCH TIMES AND SCOTSMAN* The searing inside story of our broken politics from the former Cabinet minister and co-host...

It's your boy who is not your boy Nyati Kodoro and welcome to On the Edge podcast, where I dive into the weirdness of life, art, and creativity. From film to philosophy, personal growth to random thoughts, it’s all unfiltered and real. Think for yourself and hit that subscribe button (or is it a following button) , whatever man.

We’re up against enormous societal challenges in this 21st century: climate change, a clean energy transition, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the list goes on. And behind the headlines there’s also a lot of hype. It’s tough to know what scientific and technological advancements will truly create positive change. And when. When will automated vehicles be navigating the streets, and will they be safe? Will quantum computing impact our lives? And how? In this ‘Innovations Uncovered’ series, WebsEdge Founder & CEO, Stephen Horn, digs in to these challenges and identifies the ...

Read by the author, Henry Gee. 'Brilliant' – The Times 'Hugely informative and entertaining' – New Scientist 'Put this at the head of your reading lists immediately' – Eric Idle From the winner of the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize, a thrilling and thought-provoking account of the...

Nadje Al-Ali, Paul Nahme and Andre C. Willis are three "Faculty on the Edge"! In the midst of multi-sided crises in university life, they give up the pretense that everything is under control. Inexpertly edited and with little production, their free-ranging and candid takes on university politics, governance, and the state of higher education are released here as a podcast that refuses to stay in its lane. Expect sharp analysis, occasional irreverence, and candid conversations about the broader cultural and political forces shaping academic life, as well as revelations about the personal toll ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From bestselling historian Katja Hoyer comes a gripping story of life during the rise and reign of Hitler through the eyes of the people of Weimar Weimar looms large in German history: a crucible of democracy and dictatorship. This ancient town nestled in the heart of...

On Edge News provides you with a daily roundup of the news in a kosher and entertaining manner. Host Gershy Schwarcz

In "the best book about the current state of girls and young women in America” (Atlantic), the New York Times-bestselling pediatrician outlines the four biggest threats to girls' psychological growth and how parents can help Girls today are motivated and hardworking. In school, they regularly...

Welcome to the Zero Point Age Is there such a thing as a life force—an energy field that connects all living things across space and time? Could the existence of this living energy field provide a scientific explanation for supernatural phenomena? After interviewing cutting-edge scientists in...

"In Standing at the Edge, Joan Halifax weaves together scientific research and her own powerful personal experiences as a social activist and humanitarian to show how we can transform our biggest challenges with compassion and wisdom. Standing at the Edge is essential reading for our time." —...

In this ground-breaking book, Ben Ramalingam shows that the linear, mechanistic models and assumptions on which foreign aid is built would be more at home in early-20th-century factory floors than in the dynamic, complex world we face today. All around us, we can see the costs and limitations of dealing economies and societies as if they are analogous to machines. The reality is that such social systems have far more in common with ecosystems: They are complex, dynamic, diverse, and unpredictable.

Welcome to Life on the Edge (of Wales), the podcast where Pembrokeshire's problems and possibilities are laid bare by two blokes who've seen it all.Join Pembrokeshire lifers and businessmen Ramjam and Adrian as they pull up a chair and chew the fat on local politics, squandered opportunities, and the unique challenges of coastal living. It’s opinionated, occasionally grumpy, but always about making life better on the edge.

In 1945, both the U.S. State Department and U.S. Intelligence saw Czechoslovakia as the master key to the balance of power in Europe and as a chessboard for the power-game between East and West. Washington believed that the political scene in Prague was the best available indicator of whether the United States would be able to coexist with Joseph Stalin's Soviet Union.

The Novara Podcast shares stories from coastal communities living on the frontline of climate change.Hosted by Veronica Lysaght and Dr Nigel Jollands, the series centres on the voices of local people - fishers, community leaders, elders, entrepreneurs, families - who are adapting, responding, and building resilience as their environments change.Rather than focusing on outside experts, each episode invites community members to tell their own stories: what makes their home special, what changes they’ve witnessed over time, how those changes affect daily life, and the local solutions they are ...

Tonight we cover Shanon Sharpe getting fired from E.S.P.N. and the dangers of thinking with your dick over discipline. We are also cover Gilbert Arenas in an alleged federal indictment over card games. We tackle an elephant in the room destroying success & the people who live life on the edge with no financial and social competence whatsoever.

Welcome to Ag on the Edge - the podcast taking back the conversation about local farming. In this podcast, we'll be shining a spotlight on Ventura County, California—a region renowned not just for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its vibrant agricultural sector. From the rolling citrus groves to the expansive strawberry fields, Ventura County's agricultural industry is a powerhouse, feeding communities locally and beyond. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with experts, historians, and local farmers who will share their insights and personal stories. We'll explore ...

On The Edge with The Creative Coalition spotlights stories of opportunity, discovery, and courage and is hosted by The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk. The program features incredible individuals whose unique stories will enlighten and inspire listeners.