Ryan sits down with Dean Logan to explore his upbringing, career journey, election administration, the role of election watchdogs, and more. Dean Logan is the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for Los Angeles County, California -- the nation’s largest, most diverse local election jurisdiction serving more than 5.7 million registered voters. In additi…

Join Tudor and Natalie as they interview Ben Laude on preserving and revitalizing classical Piano for younger audiences. Ben Laude is a concert pianist, music educator, and video producer whose playing has been described by the New York Times as “superb in pace, tone, and eloquence.” He has performed in recent seasons with the Southern Tier Symphon…

Marshal and Ellie sit down with Omer Bartov, the Samuel Pisar Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, to speak about his new novel, "The Butterfly and the Axe," the Holocaust, and the history of Ukraine in this enlightening episode.

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We are getting close to the end of the year Witches, here are some things you can do that can be fun for you and the family. In this episode Suzie opens with a collective card pull and she will be discussing the 13 Magical Nights with a few twists, ornaments to make at home with your furbaby or familiar and how reiki can be beneficial this holiday …

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Nathaniel Worley sits down with professor of Philosophy Dr. Susan Schneider in this insightful episode.

Our journey begins with the chilling legend of La Llorona, the weeping woman. As moonlight bathes the waters of Mexico's rivers, her mournful cries pierce the night. We explore the origins of this ghostly figure, her tragic story, and the enduring fear she instills. Delve into the darkness as we unveil the haunting echoes of La Llorona. Venture dee…

Nathaniel joins Brookings fellow Michael O'Hanlon for a conversation on college, war, and speech.

Nathaniel sits down with Gabby in this insightful episode.

Cauldron Chronicles Con 2023: Exploring Witchcraft, Wisdom, and the Mystical Arts In this illuminating episode, we journey deep into the enchanting world of the Cauldron Chronicles Con 2023, a celebration of witchcraft, wisdom, and the mystical arts. Hosted by an array of seasoned practitioners and passionate mystical enthusiasts, the Cauldron Chro…

Join hosts D and Suzie on a mesmerizing journey through history as they delve into the chilling tale of the Salem witch trials. In this gripping episode, we unearth the fascinating confluence of economic hardship, the enigmatic behavior of Reverend's children, surging paranoia, and the overwhelming influence of organized religion that triggered one…

In this enchanting episode of "What is a Witch? " we delve deep into the heart of witchcraft to answer the fundamental question: What is a witch? Join us on this mystical journey as we explore the essence of witchcraft, its diverse practices, and the rich history that surrounds it. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this …

🌟 Special Guest Alert! 🌟 Get ready for an enchanting episode as your witchy friends welcome a truly extraordinary guest to the pod. In this illuminating conversation, join Suzie and D as they dive deep into the mystical world with Ashlee Summer, a gifted psychic medium and tarot reader. With a fervent passion for empowering individuals to embrace t…

🌟 Embrace Everyday Magick: Low-Energy, High-Impact Practices! 🌟 In this enchanting episode of Hocus Pocus Lets Focus Podcast, your witchy friends, Suzie and D, reveal the magic of incorporating easy and low-energy magick practices into your daily mundane routine. Discover how simple, quick, and impactful these mini-practices can be, making a world …

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Susane and D kick off the episode by discussing the emergence of AI apps designed specifically for witches. These apps provide tools for spellcasting, divination, and connecting with the spiritual world. They highlight the convenience and accessibility these apps offer, allowing practitioners to explore their craft anytime, anywhere. However, they …

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In this episode, Marshall Bessey sat down with Felicia Marcus, the William C. Landreth Visiting Fellow at Stanford University’s Water in the West Program and an attorney, consultant, and member of the Water Policy Group to discuss a range of topical issues.

Marshall and Nathaniel sat down with Professor Emeritus at the University of Leeds Ian Wood to discuss his upbringing, the Franks, and the church as a socio-economic power.

Ellie Lerner and Vedanth Reddy sit down with Taner Akçam discuss the national security implications of Turkish denial of the Armenian genocide on stability and reconciliation efforts in the region today. Historian Taner Akçam is the inaugural director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program of the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA. Previously he…

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Emma Pan and Tutu Jereissati sit down with Professor Cassia Roth to talk about women's reproductive health in relation to legal and medical policy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Cassia Roth is associate professor of history and Latin American & Caribbean Studies at the University of Georgia. Her book, A Miscarriage of Justice: Women’s Reproductive Live…

Emma Pan and Ryan Lenney sit down with Justin Brooks, director and co-founder of the California Innocence Project.

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Nathaniel and Emma sat down with Richard Sander — economist and Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA — to discuss his work on the problems of social inequality.

Emma Pan sat down with David Tolchinsky to discuss if and how film and television can help normalize mental health.

Nathaniel and Ellie sat down with Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent of The Wall Street Journal and co-author of Superpower Showdown, to discuss how Xi Jinping is reshaping and ring-fencing China's economy amid heightened competition with the U.S.

Nathaniel Worley sits down with Mia Mask, professor of film at Vassar College and author of Divas on Screen: Black Women in American Film. They have an engaging conversation about the African American western hero within the larger context of film history. Mia Mask is the Mary Riepma Ross Professor of Film at Vassar College. She is the author of Di…

Vedanth Reddy and Natalie Chen sit down with Eric Schwitzgebel, professor of philosophy at UC Riverside, to talk about consciousness and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Eric Schwitzgebel is professor of philosophy at University of California, Riverside, and author of four books and over a hundred research articles spanning widely across phil…

Joelle Min and Daniella Reyes sit down with Elizabeth Farfán-Santos to talk about her new book, Undocumented Motherhood: Conversations on Love, Trauma, and Border Crossing. Elizabeth Farfán-Santos has a Ph.D. and M.A. in medical anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. An accomplished researcher and scholar, Farfán-Santos is the au…

Justin Ongchin and Joelle Min sit down with Bruce G. Carruthers—professor of sociology at Northwestern University and author most recently of The Economy of Promises—to talk about the evolution of lending in America. His current research projects include a study of the historical evolution of credit as a problem in the sociology of trust, regulator…

Emma Pan and Joelle Min sit down with Phia Salter, associate professor of psychology at Davidson College, to talk about viewing systematic racism through critical race and cultural-psychological perspectives. Phia S. Salter is associate professor of psychology at Davidson College. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in social psychology from the Universi…

Vedanth Reddy and Nathaniel Worley sit down with Professor Daniel W. Drezner to talk about the state of globalization today. Daniel W. Drezner is professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a nonresident senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He is also the co-director of …

Nathaniel Worley sits down with Davy Rothbart in this episode. Davy Rothbart is a bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, the creator of Found Magazine, a frequent contributor to public radio's This American Life, and the author of a book of personal essays, My Heart Is An Idiot, and a collection of stories, The Lone Surfer of Montana, Ka…

Emma Pan and Ryan Lenney sit down with Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar. Justice Cuéllar is the President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former Justice of the Supreme Court of California. In this episode, Justice Cuéllar shares his experiences from his upbringing in Mexico and California. He also talks about global policy and nat…

Daniella Reyes and Natalie Chen sit down with Mukulika Banerjee—Associate Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science. In this episode, Mukulika Banerjee expresses her thoughts on recent social movements in India and how taking on a republican mindset will be essential to reviving the constitutional vision for …

Emma Pan and Tutu Jereissati sit down with Kevin Merida—the Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Times. In this episode, Kevin Merida talks about the changing nature of the Los Angeles Times and media coverage of the government and politics.

Baron Zeng and Justin Ongchin sit down with Robert Simonds—media entrepreneur and prolific film producer—in this exciting episode. From creating China's number one TV Show to running Bollywood's second largest streaming platform, Robert Simonds—founder and chairman of STX Entertainment—shares his story on how he succeeded in Hollywood as a young fi…

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Tutu Jereissati and Ryan Lenney sit down with Tom Linebarger, executive chairman of Cummins, Inc.—a global power technology company that pioneers new technologies to sustainably meet the world’s growing power needs, to talk about his career, life, and how to live a life a purpose. For Linebarger, working for an employer whose values aligned with hi…

Dorismar Cuevas and Nathaniel Worley sat down with former Southern California journalist-turned-novelist Charmaine Wilkerson to talk about the power of storytelling and her debut novel "Black Cake."

Natalie Chen and Nathaniel Worley sit down with Pardis Mahdavi—the provost and executive vice president at the University of Montana—to talk about the political and cultural landscape in Iran.

Ellie Lerner and Marshall Bessey sit down with Omer Bartov, the Samuel Pisar Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, to have an in-depth conversation about his new book, “The Butterfly and the Axe” and the rise of antisemitism.

Nathan Verba and Nathaniel Worley interview University of Washington School of Law Dean Tamara Lawson (CMC '92) to discuss a variety of issues relating to her experiences so far as dean as well as her previous experience working as deputy district attorney at the Clark County District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.…

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Justin Ongchin and Baron Zeng sit down with data scientist Jay Cordes in this insightful episode. Jay Cordes co-authored the book The 9 Pitfalls of Data Science with Pomona economist Gary Smith to help guide future data scientists away from the common pitfalls he saw in the corporate world.