Melhores podcasts sobre Kmuw (2024)

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Before you see the movie, sit down and read ‘Small Things Like These’ 1:38

1d ago1:38

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At just over 100 pages, Irish author Claire Keegan’s novel, "Small Things Like These," is deceptively simple. But her carefully crafted story and characters have readers wrestling with essential moral questions.Por Suzanne Perez

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A Little Stress Relief 29:12

3d ago29:12

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This week, we're here to help you relax a little bit by telling you that some of those little language mistakes that raise your blood pressure might not actually be mistakes.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Murphy is magnificent in ‘Small Things’ 2:11

5d ago2:11

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Fletcher Powell looks at the new movie adaptation of a book that tackles a difficult historical subject.Por Fletcher Powell

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Sy Montgomery on her new book, 'What the Chicken Knows' 15:33

8d ago15:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sy Montgomery about what we should know about the world’s most familiar bird, and what the bird actually knows.Por Beth Golay

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'Bear' is a modern fable that explores the nature of sisterhood 1:38

7d ago1:38

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Author Julia Phillips uses the bones of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale to ground her novel, "Bear," but fleshes it out with modern characters and sensibilities.Por Suzanne Perez

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Electoral Confusion 29:13

10d ago29:13

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With the U.S. election upon us, Kathy and Ross quiz Fletcher on the pronunciation and origins of some words related to our democratic process.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘MadS’ shows the horror of the beginning of the end 2:22

13d ago2:22

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For Halloween, KMUW's Fletcher Powell tells us about one of the season's best new horror movies.Por Fletcher Powell

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Holly Wilson on her debut novel, 'Kittentits' 23:29

15d ago23:29

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Holly Wilson will be at the Ulrich Museum on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 pm for the Writing Now Reading Now program.Por Beth Golay

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Another option for spooky-season reading: Mason Coile's 'William' explores AI gone awry 1:37

15d ago1:37

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Mason Coile's 'William' offers a Hitchcock-meets-cyber-noir level of intensity. It’s definitely one of those stories that, once you start, is impossible to put down.Por Suzanne Perez

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It's Getting Spoooooky Again 29:23

17d ago29:23

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Just in time for Halloween, we're talking about some of the creepy parts of the language world, including ghost words and some horrifying hyphens.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Tallgrass is back! 2:14

20d ago2:14

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The 22nd Tallgrass Film Festival begins today. KMUW's Fletcher Powell gives us a rundown of some of this year's featured movies.Por Fletcher Powell

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Anna Montague on her debut novel, 'How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?' 17:02

21d ago17:02

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Anna Montague about her debut novel "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ecklund?" and the complexities of grief, friendship, and self-discovery explored through the lens of a therapist.Por Beth Golay

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In 'The Night We Lost Him,' Laura Dave offers suspense along with a bittersweet love story 1:40

22d ago1:40

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Fans looking for a lightning-paced thriller won’t find that in Laura Dave's "The Night We Lost Him." But what the novel lacks in jaw-dropping plot twists it more than makes up for in soulful romance and family drama.Por Suzanne Perez

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Italian Food! 29:22

24d ago29:22

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We're looking at the differences between what people in Italy call their food and what they call it in one very specific place in the world (here's a hint: Tony Soprano has a lot to say about this).Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘Forgiveness’ is never entirely clear 2:27

27d ago2:27

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Fletcher Powell says the subject of a new movie is hard to pin down.Por Fletcher Powell

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Charles Baxter on his new book, 'Blood Test: A Comedy' 20:12

29d ago20:12

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Charles Baxter about comedic writing and some of the real world businesses that predict our future actions in order to make money.Por Beth Golay

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Stanley Tucci is back with another delectable memoir 1:40

29d ago1:40

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Author, actor and famous foodie Stanley Tucci has released another memoire, "What I Ate in One Year (and Related Thoughts," which chronicles one gastronomical year in his life.Por Suzanne Perez

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Make No Mistake 29:23

1M ago29:23

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We return to one of our favorite topics: mistakes that aren't really mistakes, even though a whole lot of people will tell you they're mistakes.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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'Mountains' quietly tells an important story 2:19

1M ago2:19

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Fletcher Powell says a new movie tells a common, but important, story.Por Fletcher Powell

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Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin on their new book for young readers, 'The Bletchley Riddle' 21:31

1M ago21:31

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin about "The Bletchley Riddle," their first collaboration with each other.Por Beth Golay

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Rivers Solomon's 'Model Home' is literary horror at its finest 1:40

1M ago1:40

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Book reviewer Suzanne Perez says Rivers Solomon's newest novel, 'Model Home,' confronts heavy topics like race, class, identity and mental health alongside a constant hum of psychological dread.Por Suzanne Perez

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The "Most" Words 29:24

1M ago29:24

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A Merriam-Webster poll sets off our conversation today as we make our picks for the most overrated word, the most underrated word, the most pleasant word to say, and a number of other mosts, bests, and worsts.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Saoirse Ronan shines in ‘The Outrun’ 2:22

1M ago2:22

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Fletcher Powell says a new movie is a showcase for its magnificent lead.Por Fletcher Powell

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‘How easy is that?’ Not very. Ina Garten relates a life of hard work and bold decisions 1:40

1M ago1:40

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Celebrity chef Ina Garten's new memoir, "Be There When the Luck Happens," is perfect for fans of foodie memoirs and anyone interested in the tricky business of building a brand.Por Suzanne Perez

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Of Course! A Mere Trifle. 29:22

2M ago29:22

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There are a whole lot of things you can say when someone thanks you for something... But what do they all really mean?Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Clooney and Pitt take ‘Wolfs’ to another level 2:45

2M ago2:45

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KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie's two leads make everything a whole lot better.Por Fletcher Powell

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Sarah Smarsh on her collection of essays, 'Bone of the Bone' 20:13

2M ago20:13

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Bone of the Bone" author Sarah Smarsh.Por Beth Golay

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‘Graveyard Shift’ is classic M.L. Rio, but not the fully-developed follow-up we’ve been waiting for 1:41

2M ago1:41

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M.L. Rio's new novella, "Graveyard Shift," centers on five friends who work the late shift in a college town. It’s atmospheric and eerie, but at less than 150 pages, it leaves true Rio fans wanting more.Por Suzanne Perez

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The Hidden World of Syllable Stress 29:24

2M ago29:24

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We continue our fascination with rules we don't know we know with a look at the importance of where we put the stress when we say words out loud.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘His Three Daughters’ does a whole lot with just a little 2:23

2M ago2:23

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Fletcher Powell says a new movie does a whole lot with just a little.Por Fletcher Powell

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Lauren Elkin on her novel, 'Scaffolding' 20:45

2M ago20:45

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Scaffolding" author, Lauren Elkin, about exploring grief, desire, love and fidelity.Por Beth Golay

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‘There are Rivers in the Sky,’ explores the transcendent power of water — and humanity 1:41

2M ago1:41

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In her newest novel, “There Are Rivers in the Sky,” Elif Shafak weaves characters and storylines together with a single raindrop that falls, freezes, evaporates and reappears across time.Por Suzanne Perez

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Let's Hop Across the Pond 29:23

2M ago29:23

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Jump in your estate car and head to the chemist, this week we're looking at some British equivalents of American English words.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘I Saw the TV Glow’ is stunning and difficult 2:26

2M ago2:26

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KMUW's Fletcher Powell says "I Saw the TV Glow" is as stunning as it is difficult.Por Fletcher Powell

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Melissa Petro on her book, 'Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification' 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Shame on You" author Melissa Petro about her experience with shame and the unique ways women experience different forms of shame in her book.Por Beth Golay

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Marcus Kliewer's 'We Used to Live Here' will get your fall reading off to a scary start 1:40

2M ago1:40

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Marcus Kliewer’s debut novel began life as a serialized short story on Reddit, where it won an award for Scariest Story of 2021. It's a deliciously twisty haunted house tale with nods to Shirley Jackson and Jordan Peele.Por Suzanne Perez

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Getting an A on the SAT 29:22

2M ago29:22

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The letter of the day is "A"! We're getting you (or your kids) ready for the SATs with some tricky vocabulary from the beginning of the alphabet.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘Good One’ is worth the trip 2:23

2M ago2:23

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Fletcher Powell says it's worth a bit of a drive to see one new movie.Por Fletcher Powell

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Colm Tóibín on his new book of essays, 'On James Baldwin' 29:48

2M ago29:48

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On what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday, KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Colm Tóibín about his new collection of essays, "On James Baldwin."Por Beth Golay

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Coco Mellors on her new novel, 'Blue Sisters' 22:28

2M ago22:28

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KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with author Coco Mellors about family, grief and addiction in her novel 'Blue Sisters'.Por Beth Golay

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We Simply Must Talk About Modal Verbs 29:23

2M ago29:23

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Must, could, should, shall, might, may... We dig into the weird, wiggly, weaselly world of modal verbs.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘War Game’ plays out an ominous scene 2:27

3M ago2:27

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Fletcher Powell says what's at stake in a new documentary could hardly be more important.Por Fletcher Powell

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Amanda Jones on being 'That Librarian' 21:10

3M ago21:10

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When school librarian, Amanda Jones, spoke out against censorship at a public library board meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, she had no idea she would later see her own image in a targeted attack on social media.Por Beth Golay

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'That Librarian' tells the story of a school librarian who fought back against book banning 1:39

3M ago1:39

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'That Librarian: The Fight Against Book-Banning in America' tells the story of Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones, who sued harassers for defamation when they attacked her on social media. Jones has led the fight against efforts to censor books in school and public libraries.Por Suzanne Perez

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Let's Hit the Beach 29:24

3M ago29:24

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Grab your swimsuit! Or your bathing suit. That's up to you. We're heading to the beach for a look at the language of tides, waves, and other things beachy.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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‘Chronicles of a Wandering Saint’ tackles big questions with quiet humor 2:25

3M ago2:25

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Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie that causes us to ask big questions in small, quiet ways.Por Fletcher Powell

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Priscilla Morris on her novel, 'Black Butterflies' 31:04

3M ago31:04

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Black Butterflies" author, Priscilla Morris, about the impact of art during conflict, the challenges faced during the Siege of Sarajevo, the humanizing portrayal of war refugees in the novel, and more.Por Beth Golay

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'Hum' offers an anxious ride through an AI-driven world 1:40

3M ago1:40

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Author Helen Phillips says plot points in her latest novel, "Hum," are just slightly exaggerated versions of recent facts or statistics. And that's precisely what makes it so terrifying.Por Suzanne Perez

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Now is the winter of our discontent made brat summer 29:01

3M ago29:01

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With Charli XCX sparking a summer phenomenon, we take a look at the nature of slang: who uses it, why we use it, and how we need to be very careful with it.Por Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras & Ross Petras

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Joan Chen elevates a sweet coming-of-age story 2:09

3M ago2:09

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KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at a movie that he says speaks to both teens and parents.Por Fletcher Powell

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