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Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters.
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Achtung! Achtung! Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters WW2. WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes. Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using ...
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Go behind the scenes of Israeli history with self-confessed history nerd Noam Weissman. Each week, he offers a fresh perspective on some of the most controversial and interesting events in the country’s history. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about what Israel is all about -- from multiple angles and viewpoints -- this is the podcast for you.
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Walter Russell Mead, a historian, pundit, and popular author, is encyclopedic about politics, culture, and history. On What Really Matters, Mead and Tablet deputy editor Jeremy Stern help you understand the news, decide what news matters and what doesn’t, and enjoy following the story of America and the world more than you do now. Check out Walter Russell Mead’s Tablet column at https://www.tabletmag.com/columns/via-meadia.
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Radiolab

WNYC Studios

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
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History Impossible

Alexander von Sternberg

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History Impossible covers some of the less-known, strange, and supposedly impossible events, people, and ideologies throughout history that are all nonetheless true. The settings and time periods range from the Second World War to ancient Japan to medieval Europe, and many more. The show engages with difficult ideas and impossible decisions that were made by human beings like you or me, always to significant effect. It goes out of its way to grant agency to all of its subjects and does its b ...
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Past Present Future

David Runciman

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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
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Words Matter

The DSR Network

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American politics is undergoing seismic changes that will alter the course of history. At Words Matter, we believe that facts, evidence, truth and objective reality are necessary and vital in public discourse. Our hosts and guests have broad experience in government, politics and journalism -- this gives them a unique ability to explain recent events and place them in historic context. Together, with fellow journalists, elected officials, policy-makers and thought-leaders, they will analyze ...
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The Thinking Fellows is a 45-minute podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history, and apologetics. It is hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hilman. The Thinking Fellows bring high-level subject matters to fun and insightful lay-level conversations each week.
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A Slice of Medieval

Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks

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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or ...
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Embedded, NPR's original documentary podcast, unearths the stories behind the headlines. Police shootings. Towns ravaged by opioids. The roots of our modern immigration crisis. We explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or never brought to light. We return with a deeply-reported portrait of why these stories, and the people behind them, matter. Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women's sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women's category. Tested follow ...
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How can the past help inform today’s most pressing challenges? Every Wednesday, award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman use their encyclopedic knowledge of US history to bring the past to life. Together, they make sense of the week in news by discussing the people, ideas, and events that got us here today. Now and Then is produced by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Things that really matter, a podcast that stands as testimony of Cundall's proud history as a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. Since our inception more than 40 years ago, we have been dedicated to creating new, innovative design solutions and driving the agenda towards a more sustainable future. Join us as we discuss the Built Environment challenges and changes with the thought leaders of our industry.
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Shared History

Broadsheet Radio

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A history and comedy podcast about the overlooked and underrepresented people and events from ancient to modern history. Join comedians Cass and Natalie for an educational, entertaining and sometimes irreverent romp through history as they share the tales your textbooks glossed over, whitewashed, man-washed...or left out completely.
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Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know … and then keeps on going. Host Noam Hassenfeld and an all-star team of reporters — Byrd Pinkerton, Meradith Hoddinott, and Mandy Nguyen — tackle scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

SALT Media Networks & CSG

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You may think you know Anthony Scaramucci: a Harvard Law School graduate who cut his teeth at Goldman Sachs, went on to build two successful businesses and had an 11-day stint in the White House. What people don’t know is he’s an avid reader, endlessly curious, history buff with a restless mind. In his new podcast, Open Book, listeners will hear and get to know the real Anthony: the proud son of immigrant parents, a long-suffering New York Mets fan and a father of five. Each week, he’ll invi ...
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Tiny Matters

The American Chemical Society

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From molecules to microbes, Tiny Matters is a science podcast about the little things that have a big impact on our society, past and present. Former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti explore questions like, 'what is a memory?', 'will we ever cure HIV?' and 'are we alone in the universe?'. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott. The Pulse takes you behind the doors of operating rooms, into the lab with some of the world's foremost scientists, and back in time to explore life-changing innovations. The Pulse delivers stories in ways that matter to you, and answers questions you never knew you had.
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Into America

MSNBC, Trymaine Lee

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Into America is a show about being Black in America. These stories explore what it means to hold truth to power and this country to its promises. Told by people who have the most at stake.
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America On Trial covers the 2024 Presidential election through the only lens that truly matters: the legal proceedings of Donald J. Trump and Hunter Biden. The daily podcast, hosted by attorney Josh Hammer, examines breaking news and analyzes the biggest questions in American history: What are the limits of Presidential power? Can the former President of the United States get a fair trial? Can Trump serve if he takes a plea? Can he be disqualified from the ballot? Can President Biden pardon ...
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Sentientism

Jamie Woodhouse

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We discuss the biggest questions: "what's real?", "who matters?" and "how to make a better world?" with scientists, celebrities, activists, writers and philosophers. The Sentientism worldview is "evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings." It's a simple, yet radical, philosophy that's grounded in reality (naturalistic epistemology) and has compassion for all sentient beings (mostly human and non-human animals). Naturalism & sentiocentrism combined. Find out more at https://sent ...
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Politics Politics Politics

Justin Robert Young

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Unbiased political analysis the way you wish still existed. Justin Robert Young isn't here to tell you what to think, he's here to tell you who is going to win and why. politicspoliticspolitics.substack.com
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Redacted News

Redacted.inc

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We all want to be informed; our constitutional “right to know” should not be compromised by media-driven falsehoods and corporate storylines. Redacted, with Natali and Clayton Morris, is a concerted effort to save the truth, preserve information, and fight propaganda. Clayton Morris is a former Fox News anchor. In Redacted, Clayton and his wife Natali look at the legal, social, financial, and personal issues that matter to you. They want to set the record straight and bring you the stories n ...
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Who Killed JFK? For 60 years, we are still asking that question. In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's tragic assassination, legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner teams up with award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien to tell the history of America’s greatest murder mystery. They interview CIA officials, medical experts, Pulitzer-prize winning journalists, eyewitnesses and a former Secret Service agent who, in 2023, came forward with groundbreaking new evidence. Th ...
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The Carolina Underground

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The world we were raised in has ceased to exist, but we haven’t. Generation X perspectives on technology, history, media, and politics; and how they intersect and shape our society in interesting, unintended, and confusing ways. Mark and Mike are not afraid to talk about what truly matters! Controversial? yes. Opinionated? yes. Knowledgeable? yes. Honest? Yes, and Always entertaining!
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Shut up a Second

Sanspants Radio

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Come and sit down with us as we discuss a wide variety of dumb topics. Wanna know the history of cowboys? What about facts about bread? It doesn't matter, just shut up and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dialogue with Marcia Franklin

Idaho Public Television

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For more than 25 years, Idaho Public Television host Marcia Franklin has recorded interviews with some of the world's most noted writers and thinkers for her series, "Dialogue." From historians to humorists, from politicians to pundits, from jurists to journalists, these illuminating "Conversations That Matter" help us better understand our world. Be sure to subscribe for the latest episode!
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Stuck in the '80s explores that MTV-generation nostalgia that still stirs up emotion no matter what the age. Whether it's '80s movies, pop culture, music or old-school memories, this engaging podcast will help you reminisce and chuckle about a defining era of history. Rad!
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Among many of those Nauvoo Saints who did not choose to follow Brigham Young and the Twelve Apostles into the mountains of Utah, there was an emerging hope that someone from the Smith family would step forward and begin a reorganization of the Church Joseph Smith Jr. had established. In 1851 a soft reorganization began and built up to that culminat…
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In this re-released episode, we examine the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre, a tragic and controversial event that continues to shape perceptions of Israeli history and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We explore Israel's complex involvement, the role of the Lebanese paramilitary, and the lasting implications of this event. By re-examining these h…
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Many liberals believe that in recent years we have seen an erosion of the right to air unpopular opinions without the risk of being cancelled. We are in an ever-intensifying shutting down of conversation, they maintain, with constituencies on both the left and the right demanding that opinions they don’t like be declared out of bounds, socially, mo…
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With immigration a major issue in presidential politics, the Fifth Circuit takes up Texas’ challenge to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. North Texas car dealerships accused of racially discriminatory practices are now suing the Federal Trade Commission, saying their interference is unconstitutional. A new study finds Black and La…
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In 1987, Gary Hart was a young charismatic Democrat, poised to win his party’s nomination and possibly the presidency. Many of us know the story of what happened next, and even if you don’t, it’s a familiar tale. Back in 2016, we examined how, when this happened, politicians and political reporters found themselves in uncharted territory. And with …
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Donald Trump's lawyers filed their much-anticipated reply to so-called "Special Counsel" Jack Smith's brazen election interference in Washington, D.C., and today's "deep dive" takes us to New Orleans, where a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard a crucial oral argument on the constitutionality of Barack Obama's "DACA" exec…
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Your face flushes hot, maybe your fists clench, your heartbeat speeds up and your blood pressure rises. It's rage and it can go from zero to red-hot in seconds. It's normal to feel angry when you or somebody else has been wronged, mistreated, or hurt. But even justified rage can become destructive. How do we handle these fiery emotions when they er…
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COMING FROM PATREON? MAKE SURE YOU MOVE YOUR SUPPORT OVER! Justin Robert Young and polimath (Matt Shapiro) explore the duality of truth in politics, anxiety within the Democratic Party regarding Kamala Harris's campaign and the implications of Biden's debate performance. The conversation delves into the shifting narratives in political discourse, t…
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This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss White House frustration with Israeli war plans, a new Republican advantage in party identification, Democrats losing ground with Arab American voters, and how October 7 changed the world. Each week on What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern help you understand the news, decide what matters and …
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Is the economy the October surprise that will hurt the Democrats this election? They keep saying the economy is better but the numbers don't show it. Inflation and core prices are up again and when you couple that with hurricanes and war, it doesn't look good for the incumbents.Por Redacted.inc
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What to do with the waste generated by nuclear power plants? The Supreme Court will review a plan to store it in West Texas. The latest financial reports are in for campaign fundraising throughout the state, and Republicans are focusing heavily on South Texas. Meta is doubling down on efforts to appeal to Gen-Z and recently reached out to young inf…
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Josh Hammer explains the importance of the latest legal victory for the besieged Jack Phillips, owner of Lakewood, Colorado-based Masterpiece Cakeshop. When will SCOTUS finally put an end once and for all to these evil "bake the damn cake, bigot!"-style lawsuits? Today's "closing argument" then flags an important Mitch McConnell-penned op-ed railin…
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David talks to author Michael Lewis about SBF and EA: about the man he got to know before, during and after his spectacular fall and about the philosophy with which he was associated. What did Sam Bankman-Fried believe was the purpose of making so much money? How did he manage to get so side-tracked from doing good? Why when it all went wrong did h…
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Al Murray and James Holland investigate the incredible untold story of the Nazi invasion of the Channel Isles. Why did Whitehall declare the Channel Islands a demilitarised zone, how were locals treated - and was it even worth it? A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehavewayspo…
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Academic, author, broadcaster and ordained deacon Diarmaid MacCulloch is Emeritus Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford University, and Fellow of St Cross College and of Campion Hall. His latest book is Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity, which explores how Christianity or historically Christian societies have witne…
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The Thinking Fellows recall the legacy of renowned apologist John Warwick Montgomery. Before his death Dr. Montgomery was a senior fellow at 1517 and had a tremndous impact on the field of Christian apologetics. The fellows recall time they had spent with Dr. Montgomery and his impact on the founding members of 1517. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcas…
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On request from Florida, Texas sends teams of emergency officials to support local authorities as they brace for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. A geyser erupted in West Texas last Wednesday, shooting salty, oily water 100 feet into the air – an unexpected event that continued through the weekend. At the heart of San Antonio’s historic Spanish Col…
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Why did the “best and brightest” of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations continue with a flawed Vietnam strategy despite years of wargaming simulations warning that there were no good outcomes for American involvement? Jacquelyn Schneider, the Hoover Institution’s Hargrove Hoover Fellow and director of Hoover’s Wargaming and Crisis Simulation In…
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Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here. You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Shop | Tees Want to get in contact with us? Email | Twitter | Website | Facebook | Reddit Or individually at; Hayden | Cass Recorded and p…
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Following Tuesday's high-profile SCOTUS oral argument in the "ghost gun" case of Garland v. VanDerStok, Josh Hammer uses today's "deep dive" to preview some of the new SCOTUS term's high-profile, politically and culturally salient cases. Today's "closing argument" then updates us on Elon Musk's now-resolved free speech feud with the left-wing Brazi…
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In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we talk about the Ampullae of Lorenzini that allow sharks to detect the electrochemical signals coming from prey. We also cover the fascinating science behind cyanide-filled clovers. Did you know cyanide is actually a very popular poison in the plant kingdom? We need your stories — they're what make these b…
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In this conversation, Scott Galloway highlights the economic struggles facing young Americans today, particularly young men, and critiques the current education and housing systems for creating artificial scarcity. Galloway proposes several policy changes to support young people and emphasizes the importance of male role models in fostering resilie…
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As the world gets warmer and storms get worse, insurance companies are jacking up rates — or refusing to cover homeowners altogether. Is the future uninsurable? For show transcripts, go to vox.com/unxtranscripts For more, go to vox.com/unexplainable And please email us! unexplainable@vox.com We read every email. Support Unexplainable by becoming a …
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Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what d…
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>Join Jocko Underground< Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized consultant, educator, speaker and author. Over the past 30 years, he has gained valuable experience developing and leading teams—from the battlefield to the boardroom. He uses his vast experiences and knowledge to help leaders and organizations improve perfor…
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Whatever happened to selling out? The defining concern of Generation X has become a relic from another era. How that happened is best illustrated by one of the idea’s last gasps, when in 2001, Oprah Winfrey invited author Jonathan Franzen to come on her show to discuss his new novel The Corrections. A month later, she withdrew the invitation, kicki…
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Tom LoBianco wants to tell the FULL story of January 6th from Mike Pence. Justin unveils the four potential scenarios for the 2024 election outcome with Evan Scrimshaw. Chapters 00:00 The Pence Quest Begins 39:40 Introduction and Election Scenarios 46:26 Positive Republican Outcomes 50:06 Democratic Civil War 55:19 Democratic Optimism 01:01:53 The …
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Michael Krasny began this episode with tech and media expert Jim Louderback by asking him what he foresees for the future of digital media and the dialogue then moved on to a discussion of AI and ChatGPT. From there the conversation went to the fate of TikTok & Jim's opinions on Instagram, YouTube and its creators, Netflix, and entrepreneurship. Th…
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As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, a new report raises questions about Texas’ efforts to curb gases linked to climate change. As we continue to track the category 4 hurricane bearing down on Tampa, emergency resources are already spread thin, partly due to ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. We’ll take you into the air with tro…
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Our "deep dive" today focuses on an under-discussed possibility—namely, that the U.S. Supreme Court may be forced to step in and decide the ultimate outcome of the presidential election. Could we really see a Bush v. Gore redux? Josh then uses his "closing argument" to discuss President Trump's inspiring appearance last night at his eponymous Doral…
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In the latest episode of the Carolina Underground, hosts Mark and Mike take listeners on an unapologetic journey through a myriad of topics that are as diverse as they are engaging. Broadcasting from the unique setting of a replica Batcave, the duo dives into the recent devastating storm events, critiquing the federal response and highlighting the …
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A special evening is planned tonight as we have Noor Bin Ladin joining at the beginning of the show to chat about AI/Censorship, the Trump campaign, Hurricane Helene, and more. A few minutes after Noor departs we are joined by a Wendi Mahoney, who has volunteered herself for relief efforts in North Carolina; she will talk about what she has experie…
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If you could throw a dream WW2 dinner party, who would you invite - and would Lee Miller hold off the booze? Al Murray and James Holland answer your questions - including Operation Jericho, environmental disasters and whether Al has carved himself a 'weird niche' by doing this podcast. A Goalhanger Production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer…
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In this conversation, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove discusses his new book For Such a Time as This, his journey from Los Angeles to becoming a prominent rabbi in New York, the impact of the October 7th tragedy on American Jewry, and the historical context of anti-Semitism. He reflects on the connection between Judaism and Western liberal values, the comple…
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A new term begins for the U.S. Supreme Court, with growing political pressure on the court. We’ll have a preview of what’s ahead and what it could mean for Texans. As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, the U.S. State Department is urging American citizens in Lebanon to stay informed about available assistance. The one-year anniver…
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On October 7, 2023, Israel witnessed a nightmare unfold as Hamas militants stormed the southern border communities, committing acts of unimaginable brutality. In a ruthless attack, Hamas fighters from Gaza unleashed horror on innocent civilians—horrific s*xual a**ault, the slaughtering of 1,300 Israelis, and the kidnapping of over 200 hostages into…
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George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley has written an exceptional new op-ed that emphasizes much of what Josh Hammer has also been saying on "America on Trial": So-called "Special Counsel" Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan are waging an election interference war against President Donald Trump! Plus, keep your eyes on America's …
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>Join Jocko Underground< How to find a worthy mission. How to Build self discipline. Talk politics without repercussions of turmoil. How to be a Hard target in the streets. Excel in the team and be the top player. This is how. Overcome mysterious unexplainable depression. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-conte…
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This discussion is a dip back into the extensive Intelligence Squared archive, first aired in early 2022. 'Sprakkar' is an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. It forms the basis of a book by Eliza Reid, author, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, and at the time of recording was also the nation's First Lady. Ro…
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T'Pau ruled the British charts in the late '80s with hits such as "China in Your Hand" and "Valentine." In the U.S., "Heart and Soul" was the band's breakthrough single. T'Pau's Carol Decker visits with the podcast to talk about her band's history and the upcoming performance on the 2025 voyage of The 80s Cruise. Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The…
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