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10/02/2020

Mark Laita: "Soft White Underbelly"

This episode is not appropriate for all listeners. Award-winning photographer Mark Laita has used his skills for clients such as Adidas, Apple and Mercedes-Benz, and his photography has been exhibited worldwide. But he might be doing the most important work of his life right now on Skid Row in Los Angeles. A few years ago, Laita started taking photographs of people living on the street, drug-addicts and prostitutes—and he began interviewing them and recording their stories. He never imagined his YouTube project Soft White Underbelly would take off the way it has, with over a million subscribers. Laita says he can’t help all the people he speaks to (though he has tried). But he says raising awareness about the suffering of people we don’t regularly meet could help future generations. Dr. Alan Campbell has an intimate conversation with Laita, discussing his childhood, how he became a photographer, and the painful but powerful work he’s doing now. Visit “Soft White Underbelly” https://tinyurl.com/tg232ag Learn more about Mark Laita http://www.marklaita.com/

10/02/2020

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07/31/2020

Dr. David Dunning: Dunning-Kruger Effect

The “Dunning-Kruger effect” is the bias people hold regarding their own cognitive ability. Not surprisingly, competence in a given area is not necessarily required to inspire confidence in one’s own abilities. Dr. Alan Campbell has a fascinating conversation with Dr. David Dunning about the implications this has in society--and we learn that none of us is immune.

07/31/2020

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12/29/2023

Scott Eyman on Charlie Chaplin Beyond The Screen

Known as one of the greatest entertainers in movie history, Charlie Chaplin rose to fame in the silent films of the nineteen-hundreds, and created one of the most iconic characters ever seen on the screen. But his career was derailed after being caught in the crossfire of political turmoil and mired in scandal. As a result, he was exiled from the U-S during the post-war Red Scare. On today's final installment of Watching America, best-selling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman takes us behind the scenes of the tumultuous life of this famed cinematic genius. We’ll explore Chaplin’s politics, his controversies, and the relentless pursuit of his artistic vision.

12/29/2023

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04/06/2021

The Man of a Thousand Stories | Garrison Keillor, Author and Former Host of A Prairie Home Companion

From quitting alcohol to his complicated relationship with fame, Garrison Keillor shares wonderful stories and insights from his time as an author and legendary host of A Prairie Home Companion.

04/06/2021

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11/03/2023

Jill Duggar: Counting the Cost

Jill Duggar Dillard grew up as star on the hit TLC reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting.“ She was the first Duggar daughter to marry, and over 4.4 million people tuned in to watch the two-hour televised wedding. Viewers were fascinated with her family’s way of life and their strict adherence to teachings that Jill now calls cult-like. In their new book, ”Counting the Cost,“ Jill and her husband, Derick, share the behind-the-scenes moments that remained hidden from viewers. Now they are raising a family of their own, they say they are done with secrets and are looking forward to blazing their own trail as the Dillards.

11/03/2023

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More doctors in Hampton Roads leaving insurance behind in favor of direct payment systems

Doctors say opting out of insurance is cheaper overall and allows them to spend more time with fewer patients to improve care and guard against burnout.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

This week US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested over 4,000 immigrants in Virginia through July this year. It's the highest number since 2012. Unsure where Suffolk ends and Chesapeake begins? Well the two cities are hosting town halls as they attempt to clear up the confusing border issue. Finally, The Nature Conservancy is preserving hundreds of thousands of acres of land to help local economies through environmental stewardship. A big effort focuses on Virginia's coal country.

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Williamsburg and W&M looking at vetting off-campus housing

Rentals in the Rent Ready program would be marketed as quality-certified if they scored well after inspection.

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03/19/2024

The Dream Conductor - Cozy Concerto No. 3

Episode three, Cozy Concerto No. 3 continues our sleep stories series with gentle storytelling, soothing music, and a relaxed setting to welcome a restful nights sleep. Written and produced by Doug Fraser for WHRO Public Media

03/19/2024

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12/15/2023

Clancy Martin: How Not to Kill Yourself

The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. It was one of over 10 suicide attempts throughout the course of his life. Yet, he survived — as he had numerous times before. Martin is a prolific author and a professor of philosophy. His research covers the ethics of social and behavioral health, especially in the areas of suicide prevention and the treatment of addiction. In his new book, “How Not to Kill Yourself,” Martin chronicles his multiple suicide attempts in an intimate depiction of the mindset of someone obsessed with self-destruction.

12/15/2023

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