Pod-Alization: Matter Of Opinion; The 2002-03 NJ Nets; Storytelling Support: Black Culture

The ethics of global diplomacy is a "Matter Of Opinion"
 As authoritarian nations like China and Russia try to assert their power, President Biden has said the United States is fighting a global battle to save democracy. So why is America building relationships with countries that are far from democratic utopias?

Matter of Opinion, a new weekly podcast from The New York Times, features four of Opinion’s voices as they talk through an issue in the news, culture or in their own work, and try to make sense of what is a weird and fascinating time to be alive.

In this week's episode, hosts Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Lydia Polgreen, and Carlos Lozada talk about global realignment with sometimes imperfect allies and how risky this moment could be.

The Cinderella run of the New Jersey Nets

Something to Prove: The Story of the 2002 and 2003 Nets delves into the remarkable story of the then-New Jersey Nets' path to the NBA Finals. As a lifelong Nets fan (even after they moved to Brooklyn), I can vouch for the dramatic effect of the story of the Nets battle to win it all.

Episodes drop every Thursday. The podcast series explores how the team was meticulously built––from key player acquisitions to the strategic coaching decisions that shaped their success.

Hosted by basketball analyst and former college basketball coach Bill Raftery, this podcast digs into the thrilling playoff runs, reliving unforgettable moments that defined these historic seasons.

A podcast about how to tell a story
Write Your Story with Ally Fallon is a podcast that teaches a tried and true method for storytelling that turns even the most inexperienced beginner into a near-instant expert.

Join bestselling author Allison Fallon, a prolific coach of hundreds of writers, as she navigates listeners on a journey to turn the regular stories from life into interesting and entertaining anecdotes that can be shared on any occasion.

Hear from some of the best storytellers in the world, and from aspiring writers like you who are still in the midst of uncovering what their story is all about. 

Do you have a story percolating inside you? Tune into Write Your Story with Ally Fallon every Tuesday.

A Purse as a metaphor for Black culture

Hand Me My Purse is a podcast that provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and tackling social emotional well-being, cultural matters, mental health, and everyday life experiences in the Black community.

Join host, mentor, educator, and Auntie Supreme MeMe Walker as she digs into her metaphorical purse for everything you need to approach these experiences from a transparent, relatable, authentic and funny perspective. 

I enjoyed Walker as the host. She's reassuring, relevant, clever, and diverting.

Each episode promises to be comforting, funny, and authentic to give listeners a place of safety where they can understand the nuances of Black culture, alongside a good laugh. Tune in every Tuesday.

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