# Debra Thompson

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ICC arrest warrants, Russia-Ukraine escalation, Language and life, the U.S. election's impact on global democracy

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with international relations professor Fawaz Gerges about the consequences of the ICC's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, associate professor of political science Maria Popova unpacks recent escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, linguist Ju…

2024 Stanfield Conversation: The U.S. election and democracy's global fate

2024 has been dubbed the "year of elections," and it comes as democratic backsliding is on the rise. Now that Donald Trump is returning to the White House, what does that spell for the fate of democracy worldwide? Piya Chattopadhyay moderates the 2024 Stanfield Conversation – a series focusing on c…

Authentic Transformation: Embracing Your Inner Strengths Inspired by Debra Thompson

Discover how authentic transformation is less about reinventing yourself and more about uncovering the strengths and wisdom already within you. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking insights from Debra Thompson, challenging the self-help industry's narrative and offering a new path to meaningf…

Behind the Scenes of Burial Industry | Podcast Twins

Dive into this fascinating episode of the On Par Podcast as we welcome Ed Kolo and Debra Thompson from the Archdiocese of Miami. In this candid conversation, we explore the deeply personal yet often misunderstood world of the funeral and burial industry in Miami. From the practicalities of funeral …

The Mysteries of Major Gifts Revealed with Deb Thompson

That first major donor meeting can feel intimidating – but with the right preparation and strategy in place, it's an opportunity to build a meaningful philanthropic relationship that could transform your organization's impact. In this episode from the Fundraising Lab archives, we're joined by Deb …

Re-imagining Academic Freedom and Advocacy

In this period of global democratic backsliding we’re seeing political pressures in the United States reverberate in Canada. Top American scholars are moving here while Canadian researchers are facing growing scrutiny over what they study. What does this all mean for the health of our democracy? In…

"We can't teach a book with that word in it": Reflections on the role of literature in society

When prominent Canadian novelist Lawrence Hill learned his award-winning The Book of Negroes had been banned from classrooms by the London District Catholic School Board because of its use of the N-word, he was deeply troubled. Join Lawrence Hill in his conversation with author and McGill Universi…

Fashioned for Love Audiobook by Jaclyn Hardy

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Fashioned for LoveSubtitle: A Silver Script Novel, Book 3Series: #3 in A Silver Script NovelCategories: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, WholesomeAuthor: Jaclyn HardyNarrator: Holli SturmPublisher: Jaclyn HardyRelease date: 08-12-…

Do our jobs still matter?

Despite the excitement of a new school year, academia is facing a lot of challenges. AI, techno facism, emboldening of white supremacists, and the targeting of radicalized professors. And institutions themselves are cracking down on those who call out the atrocities in Palestine, while cutting back…