The Matt Townsend Show

ISIS Scenarios, Power of Meaning, Inspired Successful Children


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Is the Islamic State Finished? (19:00)
James L. Gelvin is a professor of History at UCLA and specializes in Middle Eastern History, with an emphasis on nationalism and the social and cultural history of the Modern Middle East.  Extremist groups have always had a big part of history.  Although the infamy of their actions has lived on, the groups they were a part of have not.  Is this the same case for the Islamic State?  James Gelvin gives us an educated look at the possible future of ISIS.
Makena Bauss - When a Language Dies (42:22)
Ninety percent of the world's languages will die out by the end of this century. This might not seem like a big deal, but there are some consequences to losing a language. Producer Makena Bauss explains.
The Power of Meaning (1:04:21)
Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters (Crown). She writes about psychology, culture, and relationships. Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time, The Atlantic, and other publications. Why are we here? How do we find purpose in life? These questions have been asked for centuries & have brought together libraries of work from professionals of every background. Emily Esfahani Smith shares what she has discovered.
Liana Tan - Fashion Tips (1:32:12)
In this show, we like to give you the tips to live healthier, happier, and better lives. Sometimes that entails not only feeling your best but looking your best. To help us out, we got our producer, Liana Tan, to give us some of her fashion tips and faux pas. 
Strategies for Raising Calm, Inspired and Successful Children (1:56:12)
Dr. Elaine Fogel Schneider is a Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. She is the Executive Director at TouchTime International. She is the Executive Director at TouchTime International and Amazon’s #1Best-Selling Author of “7 Strategies for Raising Calm, Inspired, & Successful Children.” We live in a very fast-paced world that can be difficult for anyone to keep up
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