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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 6-24-24

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This Ordinary Stardust, Women over 40 solo traveling, Art Works, First To Leave, and Assembling Tomorrow.

Experiencing catastrophic diagnoses with a 4 year old daughter and scientist wife, author father/husband Dr. Alan Townsend used scientific inquiry as a life boat. His book This Ordinary Stardust shares his path from grief to wonder, offering hope that life could carry on. We talk to Dr. Townsend.

Why are women over 40 traveling solo? Founder of Globe Story, Dawn Pick Benson, discusses her work as a travel coach who specializes in solo and self discovery travel. We discuss the results from women having experienced this niche of travel.

Organizers and artists are on the front lines of political mobilization and social change. Ken Grossinger, Author/Movement Leader, offers a rich tapestry of tactics that speak directly to challenges and needs of today's activists in this political moment, his book Art Works.

Salah Bachir has worked in the film industry for over 4 decades, his memoir reminds us to always champion important causes. A life he did, meeting many celebrities and sharing his stories with his latest work, First to Leave the Party: My Life with Ordinary People.

Authors of a new release Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future, delves into the intriguing concept of how technology can sometimes spiral out of control, and the importance of being mindful of the long term consequences of our innovations. We talk to Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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