Best AP Test Podcasts (2025)

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642. GETTING READY FOR THE AP ECONOMICS EXAM 25:48

11d ago25:48

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The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Economics is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Michael Rodriguez to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for gettin…

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How to Pass the HSK and AP Chinese Tests (replay) 59:30

14d ago59:30

59:30

In this replay of a fan-favorite episode, Jared chats with Grant Brown, an expert in HSK and AP Chinese test prep. Grant shares why so many students fail, and more importantly, what you need to do to pass. Drawing on his experience as both a teacher and test prep specialist, he offers practical and often overlooked advice you won’t hear anywhere el…

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Trump's 100th Day Rally, PELOSI Act Targets Stock Trading, Kamala Returns: AM Update 4/30 15:49

3m ago15:49

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President Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan. The White House pushes back its tax bill deadline to July 4th amid Republican negotiations over $2 trillion in spending cuts. Senator Josh Hawley reintroduces the PELOSI Act, aiming to ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks while in office. Mark…

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Tucker Carlson on Michelle Obama, Newsom and AOC, and Fentanyl Crisis in America, with Billy Baldwin and Dr. Robert Marbut | Ep. 1060 2:03:35

20h ago2:03:35

2:03:35

Megyn Kelly is joined by Tucker Carlson, host of "The Tucker Carlson Show" to discuss Michelle Obama’s shocking comments about fears over Trump's immigration policy on Jay Shetty’s podcast, her constant negativity and complaining, her hostility and resentment towards her husband and why happy marriages make happy people, her disdain for America, wh…

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Trump’s Historic Border Crackdown, First 100 Days Media Tour, Eagles at White House: AM Update 4/29 17:18

1d ago17:18

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Putting President Trump's historic border crackdown in context, through an exclusive AM Update interview with Center for Immigration Studies fellow Todd Bensman. President Trump conducts a "first 100 days" media tour, including with The Atlantic despite years of open hostility from the magazine. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley fires…

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645. TRUE COLLEGE ROI 24:06

22m ago24:06

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One should not take on what is potentially the biggest expense of a lifetime lightly. Motivated students can absolutely make sure college pays off academically, socially, and emotionally; financially, though, can be a big question mark. Amy and Mike invited educator Gage Mersereau to define the concept of true college ROI. What are five things you …

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Media's Sad and Smug Celebration, Gaslighting on Immigration, and Bizarre Belichick Interview, with Emily Jashinsky and Eliana Johnson | Ep. 1059 1:41:23

2d ago1:41:23

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of "Undercurrents" on UnHerd, and Eliana Johnson, editor of the Washington Free Beacon, to discuss the absurdity at the White House Correspondents Dinner this year, one reporter getting an award for his coverage of Biden’s cognitive decline, how the entire media ignored the issue and gaslit the public …

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Translating: A Tool for Fluency or a Crippling Crutch? 27:04

22h ago27:04

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Is translation a necessary tool or a crutch that slows down your Chinese fluency? In this episode, Jared Turner and John Pasden dive deep into the role of translation in language learning. They explore the history of the grammar-translation method, the rise of communicative language teaching, and how translation can both help and hinder your progre…

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New Details About Cause of Helicopter-Plane Crash, Trump and Zelensky Face-To-Face: AM Update 4/28 18:57

2d ago18:57

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New reporting sheds light on what caused the helicopter-plane crash at Reagan National, and reveals who was piloting the military helicopter that night. Tens of thousands mourn Pope Francis at a stripped-down funeral in Rome. President Trump and President Zelensky meet in Rome as the administration warns this week will be critical for peace negotia…

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Exclusive: Alleged Pentagon "Leaker" Colin Carroll Speaks Out About Life Inside DOD, Hegseth's Leadership, and to Dispute Allegations | Ep. 1058 1:23:57

4d ago1:23:57

1:23:57

Megyn Kelly is joined by Colin Carroll, the former chief of staff to the Deputy Defense Secretary before he was fired last week over alleged leaks, to talk about what brought him to work in the Pentagon, how the firing went down, his side of the story about the leak investigations and leak timeline, his involvement with key players like Dan Caldwel…

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Megyn's Time 100 Recap, Trump's Board of Directors, and Dems' Sagging Poll Numbers, with Mark Halperin | Ep. 1057 1:41:47

5d ago1:41:47

1:41:47

Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up with Mark Halperin," to discuss the launch of his new MK Media show next week, what to expect from the show, Megyn's experience attending the Time 100 gala, how she was one of the only conservatives at the event, the "scam" of the "influential" list, calling out Blake Lively and George Cloone…

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644. EXTEMP WITH AMY & MIKE: April 2025 31:23

4d ago31:23

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The Tests and the Rest podcast has always been relentlessly focused on exploring important topics in testing, admissions, education, and learning with amazing expert guests. Sometimes, though, we enjoy an unstructured opportunity to discuss our own takes on major issues, upcoming events, and our endeavors at the intersection of business and educati…

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Trump Pushes for Peace, DNC Civil War Over Hogg, Michelle's Inauguration Excuse: AM Update 4/25 16:46

5d ago16:46

16:46

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance express growing impatience with stalled Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, as President Trump pushes for a deal before his 100-day deadline. DNC Vice Chair David Hogg sparks a power struggle by launching a campaign to unseat fellow Democrats, prompting calls for a neutrality pledge that cou…

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60 Minutes' Failures, Michelle Obama's New Complaints, and Abrego Garcia Truth, with Glenn Greenwald and Will Chamberlain | Ep. 1056 1:56:39

6d ago1:56:39

1:56:39

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing a top "60 Minutes’ exec performatively resigning, how they destroyed their own credibility due to their leftist partisan shift, and more. Then Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update," joins to discuss how the Hunter Biden laptop incident was the end of corporate media’s influence, why independent …

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Episode 335: Why the Vendor Process Is Key to Preventing ACH, Wire and Check Payment Fraud 25:20

5d ago25:20

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Invoice automation is great for invoice processing and even has artificial intelligence tools that can help spot attempted fraud – but it’s really the vendor setup and maintenance process that will save you from making fraudulent electronic and check payments. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementi…

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Trump's China Decision, Potential Tax Increase For Rich, Elon Steps Back from DOGE: AM Update 4/24 14:54

6d ago14:54

14:54

President Trump signals openness to lowering the 145% tariff on Chinese goods, while still maintaining a tough stance on trade negotiations with Beijing. The Trump Administration is reportedly considering a tax increase for millionaires as part of its “big, beautiful” tax bill. Border Czar Tom Homan accuses activist groups and judges of obstructing…

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Megyn's Response to Clooney, Hegseth Saga Gets Personal, and Stopping Alzheimer's, with Rich Lowry, MBD, and Dr. Dale Bredesen | Ep. 1055 1:40:30

7d ago1:40:30

1:40:30

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing George Clooney's new comments claiming he's more of a journalist than she is, how he claims he speaks truth to power but ignored the Biden cognitive decline for weeks, her true history of journalism, and more. Then Rich Lowry and Michael Brendan Dougherty of National Review join to discuss Clooney’s history…

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Hegseth Goes On Offense, SCOTUS Arguments on LGBT Curriculum, FDA Fights Food Dyes: AM Update 4/23 18:12

7d ago18:12

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushes back against a media narrative of chaos, as the Pentagon investigates leaks and fires three top aides. The Supreme Court hears arguments from Maryland parents challenging a school district’s decision to mandate LGBTQ-themed books without opt-out options, in a case with major implications for parental rights. He…

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Truth About Hegseth Smears and Leak Firings, and Shocking Details of Ellen Greenberg Case, with Steve Bannon and Nancy Grace | Ep. 1054 1:40:54

8d ago1:40:54

1:40:54

Megyn Kelly begins the show by addressing the breaking news about the effort to push Pete Hegseth out as Defense Secretary, what's really behind his firing of his top staffers after a leak investigation, one of those fired now speaking out on Tucker Carlson's show and what he's implying about Hegseth, and more. Then Steve Bannon, host of Bannon's W…

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Simple is Scalable with Mojtaba Saroonghi 24:29

7d ago24:29

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What makes a system scalable? In this episode, Mojtaba Saroonghi explains why simplicity is the secret to scalability. Saroonghi explains why avoiding complexity helps minimize the risk of failure while improving troubleshooting, deployment, and the overall scalability of a system. He walks though how Queue-it has maintained simplicity as it has gr…

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Vatican Prepares for Conclave, WH Says Hegseth Safe, IRS Commissioner Removed: AM Update 4/22 16:07

8d ago16:07

16:07

Pope Francis passes away from stroke and heart failure, setting the stage for a historic conclave to choose his successor. The White House pushes back on reports of dysfunction in the Defense Department as Secretary Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny over leaked Signal chats and internal Pentagon shakeups. Gary Shapley removed as acting IRS Commissione…

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643. A TEST TAKER’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ENHANCED ACT 33:16

8d ago33:16

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The ACT has been a remarkably stable exam, administered in roughly the same way for decades. However, a new version is on the horizon, and some intrepid souls have braved the uncertainty of the field test to experience it. Amy and Mike invited someone who sat for the April 2025 Enhanced ACT to share the test taker’s perspective. What are five thing…

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Design for Failure with Martin Larsen 27:35

7d ago27:35

27:35

No system has 100% reliability. Failures and faults are inevitable. At scale, everything breaks. In this episode, Martin Larsen explains the design for failure approach behind Queue-it’s architecture and how it increases the platform’s availability and resilience. Larsen explores the principles behind designing for failure, the tradeoffs involved, …

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Remembering Pope Francis’ Life and Legacy, Reality of Trump’s Tariff Policies, and Media Lies, with Kevin O’Leary and David Zweig | Ep. 1053 1:41:46

9d ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing Pope Francis’ death at 88 after a recent battle with double pneumonia, his legacy as leader of the Catholic Church, his progressive ideology and messaging, the process of the conclave in selecting a new pope, and more. Plus, Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures & Beanstox, joins to discuss SCOTUS pau…

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An Audience of One: An Introduction 36:29

8d ago36:29

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This is our introduction.By Audience of One

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The Case for Abolishing the Department of Education, Truth About Trump's Tariff Plan: AM Update 4/21 17:48

9d ago17:48

17:48

In two exclusive interviews, school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis makes the case for shutting down the Department of Education—arguing it's failed students and must go. Plus, investor Steve Eisman breaks down Trump’s sweeping new tariff plan and why the U.S. may be in the strongest negotiating position in the world. Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-95…

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Meghan Markle's "Founder" Absurdity, Michelle Trashes Barack Again, and Launching "The Nerve," with Maureen Callahan | Ep. 1052 1:40:20

12d ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, host of "The Nerve with Maureen Callahan," to introduce the launch of Maureen’s new MK Media show, what viewers and listeners can expect, and they debut their new show "With Love, Megyn," a hilarious parody of Meghan Markle’s Netflix show. Then they discuss Meghan Markle’s tone-deaf “female founder” podcas…

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Dems Ignore Garcia Reality, Karmelo Anthony Family Speaks Out, Bernie Flies Private: AM Update 4/18 18:14

12d ago18:14

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Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen miraculously finds accused MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia alive and well in El Salvador, while ignoring new evidence of domestic abuse and gang ties. President Trump tears into Jerome Powell for holding interest rates steady, calling for his firing as economic tensions mount. The family of Karmelo Anthony, the t…

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Episode 1: A Random Title of things 36:29

12d ago36:29

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This is just a random episode talking about random things.By AP Test

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Fighting the Swamp and Conflicts of Interest, Truth About DOGE Cuts, and Finding Autism Cause, with FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary | Ep. 1051 1:03:33

13d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Megyn Kelly is joined by FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary for his first interview in his new position to discuss what he's learned since taking over the position 17 days ago, whether there are people in the building who are open to MAHA, what's currently working properly at the agency and what's not, the issues with the VAERS system, recent critiq…

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Bombshell New Info About Garcia, Boasberg’s Attempted Power Grab, RFK's Autism Fight: AM Update 4/17 19:10

13d ago19:10

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Newly released court records and police documents reveal the violent past of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant portrayed in the media as a harmless Maryland father. Rachel Morin's mother delivers a heart-wrenching account of her daughter’s murder by an illegal immigrant in the White House briefing room. Judge Boasberg finds probable cause…

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Episode 334: Flipping the Script - Two Tactics Vendors Are Using to Secure Their Bank Info With Clients (You) 22:26

13d ago22:26

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Vendor team members need to be vigilant when collecting and confirming bank account information. Now, some vendors are doing the same. If you want to hear what tactics the vendors are using to secure their banking information and how it benefits vendor teams…. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementi…

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Blue Origin "Mission" Brutally Mocked, and Defamation Case Against NBC, with Batya Ungar-Sargon and Stacey Evans | Ep. 1050 2:05:14

14d ago2:05:14

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Batya Ungar Sargon, The Free Press columnist, to discuss the breaking news of Letitia James being accused of multiple instances of mortgage fraud, the hypocrisy of how she handled the Trump case, the overall failure of the lawfare efforts against Trump, Democratic Senators lying on social media about the Abrego Garcia case,…

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Rachel Morin's Killer Convicted, Trump Moves to Defund PBS and NPR, Biden Returns: AM Update 4/16 16:16

14d ago16:16

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A Salvadoran illegal immigrant is convicted of brutally raping and murdering Maryland mother Rachel Morin. Harvard refuses a Trump administration demand to curb antisemitism, prompting $2.2 billion in frozen grants and a broader federal review. The White House moves to revoke $1.1 billion from NPR and PBS, citing left-wing bias and controversial ta…

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641. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PRECALCULUS EXAM 23:41

13d ago23:41

23:41

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Precalculus is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Joey Lin to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready…

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Media's False "Maryland Dad" Narrative and Left's Spin on Illegal Gang Members, with Steve Deace, Delano Squires, and Joseph Massey | Ep. 1049 1:35:01

15d ago1:35:01

1:35:01

Megyn Kelly is joined by Steve Deace of BlazeTV and Delano Squires of the Heritage Foundation to discuss the corporate media pushing the narrative about the illegal immigrant gang member deported to El Salvador that he's just a "Maryland father," the real facts about the case that are being ignored, the Bukele meeting at the White House, why it was…

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The Trailer: An Introduction 36:29

15d ago36:29

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The Hybrid TrailerBy AP Test

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Arsonist Arrested for Targeting PA Gov, Bukele's WH Visit, Blue Origin's Quick Trip: AM Update 4/15 14:26

15d ago14:26

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A 38-year-old man is in custody after admitting to firebombing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home with Molotov cocktails. President Bukele firmly rejects U.S. media's demands to return an alleged MS-13 member during a White House visit. A Wisconsin teen is under federal investigation for allegedly murdering his parents and plotting the drone…

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Horrifying CNN Celebration of Luigi, Sanchez in Space, and Maher's White House Trip, with Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi | Ep. 1048 1:41:10

16d ago1:41:10

1:41:10

Megyn Kelly is joined by Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi, hosts of "America This Week," to discuss Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry, and Gayle King going to space for a few minutes, why it was framed as some big step for feminism, Sanchez' relationship with Jeff Bezos and her bizarre interview when she came back, the ridiculous over-the-top Blue Origin annou…

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640. GETTING READY FOR AP WORLD LANGUAGE EXAMS 28:22

15d ago28:22

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The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and the various AP World Language and Culture exams are no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Milton Alan Turner to share valuable strategie…

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World Leaders Line Up to Negotiate, Trump Ovation at UFC, Cognitive Test Results: AM Update 4/14 15:52

16d ago15:52

15:52

Countries around the world are lining up to renegotiate trade deals with the Trump Administration following the Liberation Day tariffs. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announces semiconductors will be placed under a separate tariff strategy to boost U.S. manufacturing and national security. U.S. and Iran begin nuclear negotiations, with President…

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Weinstein's New Trial, New Lively Questions, and Meghan Markle's Grift, with Tim Dillon, Arthur Aidala, and Mark Eiglarsh | Ep. 1047 1:40:49

19d ago1:40:49

1:40:49

Megyn Kelly is joined by legal experts Arthur Aidala and Mark Eiglarsh for Kelly's Court to discuss Harvey Weinstein’s upcoming trial, the challenge of seating an impartial jury, Aidala's ideas for his defense of Weinstein including possibly calling his client to the stand, the fatal stabbing of a Texas high school football player by another studen…

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Ballerina Home from Russian Prison, RFK Autism Announcement, Shower Exec Order: AM Update 4/11 17:39

19d ago17:39

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President Trump secures the release of Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina, wrongfully detained in a Siberian penal colony for making a small donation to a Ukraine-related nonprofit. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a global research initiative to determine the cause of autism by September. The March inflation report shows price…

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639. SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Wise 15:49

18d ago15:49

15:49

AKA Not Just Your Tutoring Software–It’s Your Tech Team What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is the story behind Wise? How does Wise work? Who currently uses Wise? What kinds of outcomes do users experience? What should someone curious about Wise know about it? ABOUT WISE Founded by a former test prep tutor, Wise is a feature-p…

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American Freed by Trump, John Oliver's Outrageous Segment, and Saving Your Marriage, with Stu Burguiere, and Jason and Erica Redman | Ep. 1046 1:53:02

20d ago1:53:02

1:53:02

Megyn Kelly opens the show with the incredible news of American ballerina Ksenia Karelina’s release from a brutal Russian labor camp after 15 months of captivity just days after her boyfriend boxer Chris van Heerden appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show. Then Stu Buguiere, host of BlazeTV's Stu Does America, joins to discuss the reason behind President …

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Episode 333: Looking for Vendor Contact Info? 3 Reasons Why the FTC Warns Not To Use Online Search Results 11:25

19d ago11:25

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If you perform a web search and use the results to find your vendor contact information or to confirm their information – you might want to hear what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns against. Plus what you can do instead. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, i…

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Markets Rip on Tariff News, Judge Grants AP WH Access, DNI Launches Intel Task Force: AM Update 4/10 17:29

20d ago17:29

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President Trump pauses most tariffs, while keeping those on China, and the markets post huge gains. House Democrats deflect from sanctuary city crime concerns by attacking Republicans during a heated immigration hearing. A judge rules the Trump Administration must reinstate AP’s White House access. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard cr…

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Truth About SCOTUS and Trump, EPA Fraud Uncovered, and Tariff Drama, with Lee Zeldin, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon | Ep. 1045 1:45:57

21d ago1:45:57

1:45:57

Megyn Kelly begins the show by discussing how the Supreme Court is handing Trump some important wins on deportations, what the media is missing from their reporting of the story, what this means for future deportation cases, and more. Then the hosts of the RealClearPolitics podcast Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon join to discuss how the media is spinning…

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