118 episodes
That's Life, I Swear Rick Barron
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Every week, Rick Barron, invites you to a discussion about life’s happenings in this world that conjure up such words as complicated, intriguing, frightening, life-changing, inspiring, and more. Thoughts and perspectives will cover politics, climate change, human behavior, people’s beliefs, overcoming obstacles and more. He’ll touch on life’s imperfections as well as its celebrations, along with what life’s happenings can teach us and learn. After all, that’s life, I swear. Be sure you subscribe here or where ever you get your podcast so you don’t miss an episode.
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Le Pen to Bardella: France's Nationalist Saga
Text us your thoughts on the podcastChange is coming to Europe, not to mention a far-right party takeover in Europe would impact US politics.supporting links1. Marine Le Pen [Wikipedia]2. Jordan Bardella [Wikipedia]3. Who is 28-year-old far-right leader Jordan Bardella? [SkyNews]4. Emmanuel Macron [Wikipedia]5. France’s Macron bets big and stares down the far right [CNN]6. 2024 F...
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Interview #5: Rebecca Gruenspan - Adoption: A Celebration of Life
Text us your thoughts on the podcastSummaryRebecca Greenspan, an adoption consultant, discusses the process of open adoption and its benefits. She explains that open adoption allows adoptive parents to have access to information about the birth family, including names and medical backgrounds. Rebecca outlines the steps involved in the adoption process, including getting a home study, creating an adoption profile, and signing up with agencies or attorneys. She also addresses misconception...
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Supreme Disgrace: Reputations Shattered by Reckless Misconduct
Text us your thoughts on the podcastThe Supreme Court is supposed to be the epitome of integrity and objective.supporting links1. The Ethics in Government Act [Wikipedia]2. Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire [ProPublica]3. Justice Samuel Alito blames upside-down American flag on his wife [CNN]4. Supreme Court of the Unites States [website]5. Supreme Court of the United States History [Wikipedia]6.&...
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Mexico City’s Looming Water Crisis
Text us your thoughts on the podcastThe endless thirst is coming. Day Zero looms like a specter over humanity, a harbinger of the apocalyptic global water crisis that will bring entire cities to their knees.supporting links1. What is Day Zero [XPrize]2. Water Risk Atlas [website]3. Mexico City months away from running out of water [CNN]4. AALU Landscape Urbanism [website]5. UrbanNext podcast [Apple ...
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Book Review From Rick’s Library: The Globemakers
Text us your thoughts on the podcastPeter Bellerby, the co-founder of Bellerby & Co., introduces a fascinating narrative about a neglected art form and its origins, that being the craftmanship of globe making.supporting links1. Bellerby & Co, Globemakers [Wikipedia]2. The Globemakers: The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft [Amazon]3. The Art of Making Globes [CBS Sunday Morning News]4. Bellerby & Co Globema...
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Revamping Siri: Apple's A.I. Revolution
Text us your thoughts on the podcastApple was caught flat-footed when ChatGPT and other AI tools took the technology industry by storm.supporting links1. What is Apple GPT? [Lifewire]2. A.I. Hallucination [Wikipedia]3. OpenAI [website]4. ANTHROP\C [website]5. Machine Learning and AI/Careers at Apple [website]6. Machine Learning Research at Apple [website]7. AI o...
Customer Reviews
Outstanding Podcasts
Rick’s podcasts are excellent! Every topic is on point, factual and unbiased. In addition to his high intelligence, he has such an excellent speaking manner and keeps his audience captured. You won’t fall asleep for sure as he adds a bit of humor! Bravo Rick. Keep them coming please!
Appreciation
Rick has a calm, no nonsense way of telling the story from his perspective which often is similar to mine. I appreciate his approach and range topics within the small amount of time.
The Fear Factor
Great choice for your inaugural podcast!
I’m looking forward to more sessions, I swear. Because life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.
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