Bedste Lawrence Public Library-podcasts (2024)

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All Politics Is Personal with Jamie Lynn Maniscalco 1:08:50

5d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

There are multiple paths to becoming a political candidate. We need authentic candidates who connect with real-life issues. In this episode, we discuss the importance of engaging young women in the political process, and how language plays a key role in empowering young girls and encouraging them to see themselves as leaders. Additionally, we talk …

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Resistance and Resilience Against Fascism with Dr. and Rabbi Uri Barnea 54:42

12d ago54:42

54:42

Personal stories of those affected by fascism highlight its real-world consequences. In this episode, Dr. and Rabbi Uri Barnea shares his family’s story of escape and death during the Holocaust and provides insights into fascism. He explores its historical roots, its manifestations in contemporary society, and the dangers it poses today. The rise o…

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Media Literacy with Rosemary Smith 44:22

19d ago44:22

44:22

Diversity of perspectives and voices is essential for a healthy democracy and learning. However, when it comes to media, do we choose a diversity of perspectives, or do we choose to feed our biases? As technology advances, our choices for news and information increase, but does our intake of differing voices and sources of information also increase…

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Is Louisiana The Test State For Project 2025? with Dustin Granger 31:24

26d ago31:24

31:24

Louisiana has shifted to become a deeply red state due to factors such as the use of divide-and-conquer politics by the Republican Party. In this episode, Louisiana State Democratic Party leader, Dustin Granger, talks about the need for the Democratic Party to stand firm in its values and not shift to the right to make a meaningful impact. He also …

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Cruelty Exposed with Ellie Hansen 53:07

1M ago53:07

53:07

Laboratory experimentation on dogs has a long history, dating back to the 1800s, and beagles have become the predominant breed used due to their size and gentle temperament. As methods for scientific research developed and improved, it became clear that dog experimentation is no longer necessary for human life, as animals and humans are genetically…

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Protecting Public Libraries with Patrick Sweeney 56:35

1M ago56:35

56:35

Public libraries and librarians are currently experiencing a significant increase in book bans and attacks. There are legislative efforts to eliminate books from entire states and even to arrest librarians. These attacks are largely motivated by political organizations aiming to utilize them as a means of fundraising and as a way to gain political …

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Art As Activism with Jon Lawrence Rivera 56:54

2M ago56:54

56:54

In their thought-provoking discussion, Penny Ronning and Jon Lawrence Rivera delve into the significance of the arts, particularly live theater, in today's socio-political environment. They shed light on how artists harness their work as a form of activism and response to pressing social issues. Emphasizing the pivotal role of diversity in the arts…

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The Counter - Show Introduction 1:30

2M ago1:30

1:30

America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. We are not up against individual candidates. We are up against organized and well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. It’s time for a countermovement. It’s time for The Counter. On February 1, 1960, four black college students sat…

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073: Best Books of 2023 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, Polli and Adam discuss all of their favorite reads of 2023. Spoiler alert: we read a TON of good books this year, and plan on reading some excellent ones in 2024, too. Thanks for listening to our truly unhinged podcast. We'll see you in the new year. Happy reading!…

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072: A Cautionary Tale 49:00

11M ago49:00

49:00

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! We have a special guest joining us; our very own Spooky Queen, Christina! In this episode we'll talk about Halloween traditions, figure out whether Christina is Team Jacob or Team Edward, and hear all about Adam's weird pumpkin experiments. Spooky Season might be over, but our love for vampires is eternal.…

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071: Let Freedom Read! 40:56

12M ago40:56

40:56

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode, we'll be talking all about the hot topic of banned books. How much have instances of books being banned increased over the years? What type of books do you typically find on Banned Books list? How can you make a difference by challenging these bans? You'll get answers to all that and more, in…

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070: "I Vant to Read This Book!" 32:27

1y ago32:27

32:27

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! It's been a couple minutes since we've last recorded an episode, and we're back with a bloody good one! In this episode we'll discuss some rumors featuring Taylor Swift, share all the details about our annual Booktoberfest extravaganza, and give some takes on Dracula that are just as spicy as paprika. And as …

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069: Happy (Summer) Reading! 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

44:16

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! This time around we're talking all things Summer Reading, including all of the cool prizes. (Spoiler alert: WE HAVE TOTEBAGS). We'll also be giving recommendations for a few of our favorite audiobooks, to help you reach your summer reading goals. Listen to this episode to hear which audiobook narrator Polli t…

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068: The People of the Book 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! This month we're giving recommendations for Jewish American Heritage Month, but they're perfect picks for any time of the year. In this episode you'll find magical realism books, fairytales, messy coming-of-age stories, spicy romance, and more! There's something for everyone in this episode. Happy reading!…

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067: We Heart Libraries 53:16

1+ y ago53:16

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In this episode, we talk about what first made us interested in becoming librarians and then we talk about books, some more books, and oh yeah, books! Listen to hear some of Polli and Adam's favorite books about books, and feel free to suggest synonyms for "sweet", "fascinating", and "lovely" in the comments.…

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066: Spring Has Sproinged 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In today's episode we're touching grass. Listen to hear Polli expound on her dreams of visiting Maine, Adam complain about bugs, and for our special guest Shirley to talk about an exciting nature-related event happening later this month. Happy reading!Af Lawrence Public Library

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065: "We're back, we're back!" 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode Adam and Polli talk about the books they're reading this month and what the book clubs have been up to lately. Stick around for a special guest and to hear more about the annual Squad Goals challenge. What's the first book you're planning to read this year?…

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064: Kissing Books & Crying Books 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! We've reached the end of 2022 and it's finally time to talk about our favorite books of the year. From rom coms to, er, womp womps, we've got a ton of recommendations! Give the episode a listen to hear all the ~spicy~ opinions of your local bookish "experts". Happy holidays, and happy reading!…

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063: It's Time to Get COZY 53:57

2y ago53:57

53:57

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! Grab your hot beverage of choice and settle in for a discussion of all things cozy. What feels comforting during the changing of the season? For Polli it's cookbooks (but maybe not cooking) and for Adam it's stories that fell like the emotional equivalent of wearing an old sweater. Listen to this month's podc…

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062: Uh Oh, There Are Ghosts 1:04:53

2y ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! It's finally autumn: the season of crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and scary the crap outta yourself while watching a scary movie. What drives people to watch and read horror stories? Join Book Squad members Polli Kenn, Adam Lopez and special guest Christina James as they talk about the p…

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061: Will You Go To 70's Prom With Me? 44:16

2y ago44:16

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Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! In this episode we're give you all the insider information you need to celebrate Booktoberfest. Join Polli, Adam, and our special guest Leah to hear them ramble about Practical Magic, Welsh soccer, and Chris Pine being a dang snack. Be sure to register for all of the Booktoberfest events so you can show off y…

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060: Round Numbers Are Very Important 47:58

2y ago47:58

47:58

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! August is Read A Romance Month and in this episode Polli and Adam get on their soapbox and rant respectfully educate our listeners on all things Romance. Listen to hear all of Polli's spiciest takes, to hear Adam lament the loss of this past season of Love Island, and to discover why you, yes you, should be r…

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059: We Love the Sound of Our Own Voices 53:27

2y ago53:27

53:27

This month is a delicious hors d'oeuvres of an episode, in which our intrepid librarians must bravely face their most challenging topic yet: keeping their chit chat to under thirty minutes. Will they succeed?! You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode you'll find little to no rambling, some discussions on our must-read books, and a Thor re…

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058: AAPI… Wanna Read These Books 53:27

2y ago53:27

53:27

Wanting AAPI book recommendations, with a generous side helping of chaos from the rag tag team you've come to know and love? Well, you're listening to the right podcast! Join our co-hosts as Polli and Adam (formerly Kimberly) talk a lot about a whole lotta books. Grab a snack and a cuppa, folks, this one's a long episode!For show notes, visit this …

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057: The Word of the Day is "Lovely". 53:27

2+ y ago53:27

53:27

Welcome back to the Book Squad Podcast! Today's episode features a special guest to give you all the scoop on Read Across Lawrence. Listen to the end to hear all about it. You'll also get book recs for times of stress, and you'll get to listen to Kimberly finally master upspeak and Polli give a basic United States history lesson. It's John Wilkes B…

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056: The One Where We Start Again 1:02:53

2+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Polli Kenn and Kimberly Lopez are back at it (again) for more shenanigans (again), and this time they have even more books to discuss! Listen to the podcast to hear Kimberly completely butcher the premise of The School for Good Mothers (the main character has to take care of a toddler doll, not a robot child, because this isn’t A.I.) and keep liste…

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055: The (Reading) Struggle is Real 46:13

3y ago46:13

46:13

We're back, we're back! The Book Squad Podcast is back! Kate Gramlich, our longtime cohost, has brazenly left the library for another job. (Everyone wave to Kate at her new job!) So along with starting back recording, Book Squad member Kimberly Lopez has taken up the mantle of shenaniganizing about books with Polli Kenn and we had a great time star…

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054: Hello books, my old friends 57:56

4+ y ago57:56

57:56

As we're getting into the swing of things in this pandemic (what a weird thing to type), some of us are feeling more like revisiting our old friends - books. They're friends we don't have to sit 6ft apart from, and we might need them right now. Polli and Kate share some books they've been hearing others rave about, most of which are available digit…

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053: Apodcastalypse 38:11

4+ y ago38:11

38:11

What better to read during a time of great societal upheaval and the breakdown of basic norms and values than compelling novel that explores the psychology of dealing with a plague? That's what we thought, too! Tune in to our discussion of The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker, which we call "Apocalypse Lite." (Heads up: the book does not end in ea…

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052: Dishing the American Dirt 1:14:05

4+ y ago1:14:05

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051: Meet Me at the Podcast 43:40

4+ y ago43:40

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050: Welcome back, you bumptious Turdsworth 54:59

4+ y ago54:59

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049: What's a Good Death to You? 1:09:21

5y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In time for Día de los Muertos, Polli and Kate discuss a book about what it means to have a "good death" in many places around the world. Through Caitlin Doughty's From Here to Eternity, they encounter death houses, glowing Buddhas, Snow White-esque caskets, revered Angelitos, and more. Join us on an enlightening and surprisingly uplifting journey.…

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048: What do you read for National American Cheese Month? 1:12:22

5y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Did you know it was National Book Month? And National Pickled Pepper Month?? And World Menopause Month??? October is wild, y'all. We decided to combine National Book Month with some of the others and give you reading material to celebrate whatever holiday month you prefer! Except picked peppers -- we forgot books for that one, sorry. show notes: ht…

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047: Crow Funerals, Papier-mâché, and Unsung Kansas Heroes 51:58

5y ago51:58

51:58

On this episode, the inimitable Dan Coleman — LPL Librarian, Papier-mâché wizard, and #weneeddiversebooks advocate — talks to Polli and Kate about places where children's literature is sorely lacking. They also discuss alarm clocks and bird things. Listen up!Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/047-crow-funerals-papier-mache-and-unsung-kansas-h…

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046: Memories and Other Lies We Tell Each Other 1:00:17

5y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

We've got a jam-packed episode for you -- book recs, personality types, Jewish mourning customs, and an amazing debut novel about memory that made us both laughcry. Show notes:https://lplks.org/blogs/post/046-memories-and-other-liesTwo Book Minimum:Brown Girl, Brownstones by Paule Marshall (R.I.P. 2019)The Enneagram Made Easy by Renee BaronGood Tal…

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045: Isn't it Romantic? 53:33

5y ago53:33

53:33

August is Read a Romance Month which is perfect because it's hot outside aaaaaand hot inside the pages (oh my!) Whether you're a regular reader or not, we've got some great insights for why romance matters and how you can find your steamy (or sweet) reads. Warning: there are some terrible romance-related puns in this one. Show notes: https://lplks.…

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044: Oh My Stars, It’s Bookstrology! 1:04:23

5y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Hey listeners, what's your sign? Your BOOK sign, that is! We took the "Universe of Stories" summer reading theme and astrologified it... or bookstrologified? Either way, check out this episode for a ton of recommendations, even if you're on the cusp! Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/044-oh-my-stars-its-bookstrology/Two Book Minimum:Look How…

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043: Bennet and Darcy and Gramlich and Kenn 58:52

5y ago58:52

58:52

Well, Polli FINALLY got Kate to read a Jane Austen book. Find out if she hated it as much as she hated the audiobook intro music! Also get some great recommendations for some sweet gay reads and a few new releases coming out this fall! Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/043-bennett-darcy-gramlich-kennTwo Book Minimum:The Great Believers by Re…

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042: The Answer to Life, The Universe, and Book Nerds 46:21

5+ y ago46:21

46:21

If you made it out to Happy Shirt for our first Adults-Only Summer Reading Book Nerd Party (whadda title, right??) we'd like to say THANK YOU! If you didn't make it out, fret not for we will do it again! Listen to Kate and Polli rave about our community of nerds and swap some new and upcoming titles to add to your reading pile! Show Notes: https://…

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041: How to Podcast Nothing 1:15:08

5+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

This is an episode about Doing Nothing. Well, it's about Doing Something to Do Nothing. It's also about lemons and cows. What? Yeah. Just listen. Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/041-how-to-podcast-nothing/Two Book Minimum:The Farmer's Son (or The Cow Book if you're in Ireland) by John ConnellThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The Book of …

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040: "Life's messy. Welcome to the Podcast." 1:11:34

5+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Glennon Doyle (of Momastery fame) has written one heckuva powerful book.Love Warrior is sorta memoir, sorta self help and all-the-way beautiful. Hang out with Polli and Kate as they talk about body image, breakdowns, grief, "hot loneliness," higher powers, and a bunch of other TOTALLY LIGHTHEARTED TOPICS. Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/04…

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039: Just Out Here Tackling Systemic Oppression, NBD 52:01

5+ y ago52:01

52:01

In celebration of Jesmyn Ward coming to Lawrence on April 11th (tickets are free but required), we discussed Salvage the Bones, a novel that tackles many, many social issues in an incredibly human way. That is to say... beautiful and devastating All. Of. The. Time. Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/039-systemic-oppression/Bookish News:All th…

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038: The Death of Our Desire to Read Agatha Christie 56:37

5+ y ago56:37

56:37

Sometimes a book is much more fun to discuss than it was to read. This, friends, is one of those times. Join Polli and Kate as they rip apart a not-so-thrilling thriller... and say "get that bread" far too many times for women of their ages. Show Notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/038-death-of-desire-to-read-agatha-christieTwo Book Minimum:Washing…

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037: That Time I Almost Did Something: The Read Across Lawrence Edition 50:17

5+ y ago50:17

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We are welcoming Mr. Bradley Allen, director of Lawrence Public Library, on this episode of the podcast. Brad's here to help discuss this year's Read Across Lawrence pick, Sourdough. Learn about the power of reading and fermentation aaaand about making milk pickles. Can three Scorpios share one podcast? Oh jeez, tune in to find out... (also, vote f…

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036: “It’s okay not to be okay.” 51:00

5+ y ago51:00

51:00

Show Notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/036-its-okay-not-to-be-okay/Two Book Minimum:In the Garden of Beasts by Erik LarsonDare to Love A Duke by Eva LeighUnder the Banner of Heaven by Jon KrakauerBeautiful No-mow Yards by Evelyn Hadden (also, Kiss My Aster by Amanda Thomsen)She Said/She Said: Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram"Darius Ke…

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035: Booking It Into the New Year 51:21

6y ago51:21

51:21

New year, new reads. Polli and Kate scoped out some upcoming book releases and are here to share their faves! Also, heads up: the 2019 Book Squad Goals Reading Challenge is HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERE: http://tinyurl.com/LPLBSG2019The show-notes are huge for this episode, so head over to our site to get the list of books: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/…

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030: The Lost Cowboy Episode 48:09

6y ago48:09

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Note: This was recorded in August 2018, and then Kate... lost it? Something happened. We're back in action with episode 30: The Lost Cowboy Episode.Show Notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/030-the-lost-cowboy-episode/Recently there has been a resurgence of the Western genre (good conquering evil is all the more necessary for WHATEVER REASON.) Accor…

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034: What to do when you suck at reading... 38:45

6y ago38:45

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Sooner or later, it happens to everyone. It might be happening to you right now. You go about your day, your week, and eventually you realize that something crucial is missing: books. YOU ARE IN A READING SLUMP. If this sounds familiar, you're soooo not alone. Polli and Kate are here to help for when you just can't even (read.) --------------------…

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033: Nnedi Okorafor = Literal #BlackGirlMagic 49:08

6y ago49:08

49:08

NNEDI OKORAFOR IS COMING!!! On 11/8 she will be at Liberty Hall as our latest Beach Series author, and we really hope to see you there! Go here for more info, clear your schedule, and then come back and listen to Polli and Kate discuss Akata Witch.Show notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/033-nnedi-okorafor-literal-blackgirlmagicBookish News:The Gre…

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