Best Aaron David Miller Podcasts (2025)

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#1 No Great Presidents Anymore? Aaron David Miller, Also on Mideast Mediation Career and Everybody Needs Significance 29:59

2d ago29:59

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Our guest in this THE QUEST FOR SIGNIFICANCE episode is Aaron David Miller. He was a U.S. mediator for peace in the Middle East for 25 years, and among his 5 books is The Much Too Promised Land: America’s Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace. He is now a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focused on American foreign p…

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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy 45:38

12h ago45:38

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Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…

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Finding the Way Forward on China: A Conversation With David Rennie 49:23

2d ago49:23

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China is top of mind for all these days, including U.S. officials. Whether it's because of military exercises against Taiwan, a trade war with the United States, or China's efforts to block a deal on Tik Tok, getting tough on Beijing seems to be the order of the day. But are we getting China right? Are agreements between the United States and China…

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#2 Fairy Tales Can Come True and Can Tell Us About Values, Mattering, Life Choices -- Sophia Moskalenko 28:28

1d ago28:28

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A powerful half-hour discussion of the universal need that we humans have -- to quest for Significance: to make our lives matter, to gain dignity and respect, and certainly to avoid losing the all-important sense of Significance. In this episode, Dr. Sophia Moskalenko -- an expert on the psychology of radicalism and terrorism, teaching at Georgia S…

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#4 Shame and Guilt: Prof. June Tangney on Pathways to Significance -- In Prison and Beyond 27:47

1d ago27:47

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In their book, “The Quest for Significance,” Prof. Arie Kruglanski and Dan Raviv find that from the beginning of humankind, everyone has tried to make their life matter — but how? It isn’t always about money and prestigious titles or political power. Professor June Tangney of George Mason University is the author of “Shame and Guilt,” based largely…

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#3 Find Significance by Asking the Right Questions -- Dan Rothstein and Building Democracy 30:09

3d ago30:09

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In their book, THE QUEST FOR SIGNIFICANCE: Harnessing the Need that Makes the World Go Round, Professor Arie Kruglanski and journalist Dan Raviv find that from the beginning of human activity on Earth, everyone has tried to make their life matter -- but how? It isn't always about money or fancy titles or political power. Dan Rothstein, co-founder o…

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Donna Palomba - 620 41:53

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September 11th, 1993. Waterbury, Connecticut. Donna Palomba was home with her two young children when a masked man broke into her house and raped her. It would take over a decade to identify the suspect. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access,…

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About LDS Church Finances: $100 Billion, Tithing, & Charity - Aaron Miller | 86 56:52

2d ago56:52

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Aaron Miller is a professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business and an expert in nonprofit management, ethics, and faith-based finance. In this episode, we dive deep into LDS Church finances, including tithing, investments, and the Church’s charitable donations. Aaron brings insight into how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manage…

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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism 59:35

7d ago59:35

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …

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The Disappearance of Molly Miller and Colt Haynes - 619 49:24

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On a sweltering July evening in 2013, Molly Miller and Colt Haynes were said to have been unwitting participants in a wild, high-speed chase with local law enforcement through Carter and Love Counties in rural Oklahoma. Afterward, the two vanished without a trace. Mutual friend James Conn Nipp, driver of the car, eventually wrecked the vehicle and …

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Latter-day Saints In Madrid React To General Conference - April 2025 General Conference Roundtable | 85 1:29:18

9d ago1:29:18

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Our guest host Rebecca Devonas from Scripture Central travelled to Madrid to meet with a group of local Spanish Latter-day Saints from all different walks of life to see what they thought of the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. We do this every 6 months, and this is the fourth time, as I love to se…

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Atul Gawande on Musk’s Destruction of USAID 43:50

15d ago43:50

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Elon Musk and DOGE have been taking a chainsaw to the federal government since Trump was re-elected. It could take us generations to fully recover from the damage inflicted by the careless and cruel nature of these cuts. We're joined by American surgeon, author, and public health advocate Atul Gawande to discuss just how devastating these actions a…

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#5 The Negotiator: Give Dignity and Respect, Score an Agreement -- Joel Singer's Oslo Experience 30:46

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In our study of how all people have a need for Significance, we encountered one of the negotiators who succeeded in reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization -- the famous Oslo Accords of 1993. Joel Singer, who later would be a successful attorney in Washington DC, represented Israel at secret talks in the Norwe…

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What Comes Next for Israel? A Conversation With Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon 49:56

17d ago49:56

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In recent days, the Netanyahu government has doubled down on its efforts to consolidate its control and ramp up its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Following the firing of the former director of Shin Bet, an unprecedented decision in Israel’s history, the government has begun the more complicated process of terminating the attorney general…

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Barbara and Gary Loesch - 618 40:33

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January 11, 1998. Post Falls, Idaho. Barbara Loesch, a widow who lived alone, was found dead in her hot tub with a TV set in the water next to her body. The case was immediately classified as a suspicious death and the police looked to her family for answers. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhyListen ad free with Wonder…

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Bible Scholar's Guide For Improving Latter-day Saint Easter Celebrations - Trevan Hatch | 84 1:06:29

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Trevan Hatch is the Bible, Religious Studies, and Middle East specialist in the Lee Library at Brigham Young University, and is also adjunct professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture. Trevan co-wrote "Greater Love Hath No Man": A Latter-day Saint Guide to Celebrating the Easter Season with Eric Huntsman. I wanted to speak to Eric after the C…

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Catherine Rampell on Trump’s Tariffs and DOGE 53:04

22d ago53:04

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Despite widespread warnings about what economic havoc they could cause, Donald Trump announced his plan to put tariffs on nearly every nation in the world. Catherine Rampell, opinion columnist for The Washington Post and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, gives her instant reaction to Trump's plan. If history (and the current stock market) is any indi…

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Does Israeli and Palestinian Public Opinion Really Matter? 55:47

23d ago55:47

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Does public opinion matter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Do leaders pay attention to the changing views of their respective constituencies? Each situation presents unique challenges for analysts and scholars trying to answer these questions. And those challenges have grown exponentially more complicated in the wake of October 7, 2023, and th…

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 6:02

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Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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The Disappearance of Heidi Planck - 617 44:52

28d ago44:52

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October 17th, 2021. Los Angeles, California. 39-year-old Heidi Planck abruptly left her son’s football game on a Sunday afternoon. A few hours later she was spotted by security cameras in Downtown LA, walking her dog outside a luxury apartment building. Soon after that, Heidi’s dog was found inside the apartment building, but Heidi was gone. For bo…

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We Ranked The Best General Conference Talks Of All-Time - David Snell | 83 1:18:13

23d ago1:18:13

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David Snell is the host of the Keystone podcast (@keystonelds). As we anticipate the April 2025 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I thought it would be fun for David Snell and I to rank our top 5 General Conference talks and General Conference moments. Make sure you join along in the comments, and we hope you en…

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Jessica Yellin on Our Anxiety Producing News Cycle 37:57

29d ago37:57

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A potentially catastrophic breach of security within The White House has set off alarm bells for both Republicans and Democrats in D.C. Independent journalist Jessica Yellin joins us to discuss SignalGate. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are both under fire after The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg was added t…

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The Murder of Holly Maddux - 616 46:39

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Holly Maddux disappeared in Philadelphia in 1979 after seeing a movie with her ex-boyfriend, Ira Einhorn. 18 months later, her mummified body was found in a steamer trunk at the bottom of Einhorn’s closet. Einhorn, a prominent counterculture guru, was granted bail in 1981 and fled the country. For the next 20 years, Einhorn evaded capture thanks to…

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Historian's Mind-blowing Insights About The Coming Forth Of The Book Of Mormon - Don Bradley | 82 1:07:46

1M ago1:07:46

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Don Bradley is an author and historian specialising in the beginnings of the Latter-day Saint restoration. I wanted to speak to Don in line with the 195th anniversary of the publishing of the Book of Mormon, it's always so fun to learn about Don's Book of Mormon insights - it challenges me to ask more inspired questions in my Book of Mormon study. …

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Norm Ornstein on Another Terrible Week in D.C. 34:31

1M ago34:31

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It's been another chaotic week in Donald Trump's America, and we're thrilled to have our good friend, Norm Ornstein, back on the podcast. We talk about Trump's Executive Order TO dismantle the Department of Education and what that could mean to communities across the country. We also break down the divisions in the Democratic Party and why Leader C…

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Assessing Trump’s Presidency: Two Historians Reflect on the Past and Future 49:06

1M ago49:06

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All Presidents, Jonathan Alter wrote, are blind dates. Donald Trump may be the first who isn’t. Political analysts and historians not only have Trump’s first term to gauge his temperament and policies, but the four years preceding the 2024 elections, where he previewed his agenda for his second non-consecutive term. Even with that foreshadowing, Tr…

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A Conversation with Jake Sullivan 51:01

1M ago51:01

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As President Trump pursues his “America First” foreign policy agenda, much of the world is left wondering about what role the United States will now play in global affairs and the stark contrast of this administration from those that came before. Writing in Foreign Affairs in October 2023, Jake Sullivan, then the National Security Adviser to Presid…

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Norco 80 - 615 1:21:40

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May 9th, 1980. Norco, California. Four armed robbers entered the Security Pacific Bank and stole $20,000. A bank employee tripped a silent alarm, and the police arrived at the scene within minutes. A shootout and police chase ensued that resulted in the death of a deputy, two of the robbers, and left multiple people injured. Want to see our faces? …

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What Latter-day Saints Can Learn From Ancient Jewish Feasts & Festivals - Lynda Cherry | 81 1:04:35

1M ago1:04:35

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Lynda Cherry is the author of 'The Feasts & Festivals of the Messiah.' I wanted to speak to Lynda in the build-up to the Easter season about what we as Latter-day Saints can learn about Jesus Christ and the Gospel from the ancient Jewish feasts and festivals. Some highlights from this episode include why Lynda loves to study Judaism, why Latter-day…

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BEST OF: Trae Crowder on Comedy and The Liberal Redneck 42:48

1M ago42:48

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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Trae Crowder, the viral comedian from Tennessee aka The Liberal Redneck. We talk about Trae's upbringing in a red state, why rednecks are Trumpies, and what happens to a community when the jobs leave. Listen to Trae’s take on Trump's appeal to voting rednecks, even though they might have see…

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Jessica Funk-Haslam - 614 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Sacramento, CA. On March 6, 2012, the body of 13-year-old Jessica Funk Haslam was found in a locked baseball dugout in Rosemont Park. She was stabbed twice, asphyxiated, and suffered a severe head wound. Investigators struggled for over a year to find her killer until CODIS provided a DNA match to Ryan Douglas Roberts. Ryan was found guilty and sen…

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Groundbreaking New Research On Why Marriage Still Matters In 2025 - Andrea Mrozek & Peter Jon Mitchell | 80 59:55

1M ago59:55

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Andrea Mrozek and Peter Jon Mitchell are co-authors of the important new book 'I Do...Why Marriage Still Matters.' I wanted to speak to Andrea and Peter Jon to learn of the advantages of those who are married in comparison to those in other situations such as cohabiting and why the sometimes-labelled 'archaic' setup of traditional marriage still ho…

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Mark Leibovich on the Week in Washington 39:45

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We're joined by our friend Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic to break down a wild week in Washington D.C.! Donald Trump gave his address to Congress. It was the longest one ever and didn't seem to say much (except blame Joe Biden for all of the country's problems). We also take a look at America's deteriorating relationship with Ukraine and how Republ…

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Michael Bayer of True Case Films - 613 40:41

2M ago40:41

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Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case will be released March 10th, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Producer Michael Bayer and his team at True Case Films created this series to illuminate Heather's case as well as the impact on her family. I am really excited for you to meet Michael and then watch the docuseries on Amazon Prime. For bonus episo…

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America’s Democracy in the Age of Trump: A Conversation with Francis Fukuyama 50:41

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“The outcome of the American election will have huge implications both for American institutions and for the world,” Francis Fukuyama wrote in September of last year. Just a few weeks into his second term, with a slew of executive orders and controversial appointments, President Donald Trump seems determined to refashion the fabric of American poli…

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Daniel Brophy - 612 1:07:54

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June 2, 2018, Portland, OR. Dan Brophy was found dead at the Oregon Culinary Institute from two gunshots. His wife and amateur romance novelist, Nancy Brophy, wrote a blog post titled “How to Murder Your Husband” years before and had purchased a gun just months before. Did she attempt to live out one of her novels, or was she innocent? For bonus ep…

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What's It Like To Serve In The General Relief Society Presidency? - Reyna Aburto | 79 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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Reyna Aburto served on the General Relief Society Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2017-2022. I wanted to speak to Sister Aburto to celebrate the 183rd anniversary of the Relief Society and hear what it's like to serve in the Presidency and what she's learned from meeting Relief Society sisters around the globe. So…

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War Correspondent Tim Mak on Russia and Ukraine 50:00

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As Trump and his administration try to rewrite history and say that Ukraine started the war with Russia, we're joined by Tim Mak, war correspondent and founder of The Counteroffensive. Tim has been living in Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s invasion and discusses the toll that the war has taken on the people of Ukraine. He examines what kind of…

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Russia’s War on Ukraine Three Years On 1:03:42

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Three years into Russia’s war against Ukraine, two undeniable realities appear to mark its future. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes time is on his side, and ongoing political changes in Washington are stirring worries that Ukraine can no longer count on sustained levels of military, economic and political assistance. The Kremlin is not dev…

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Carol Ryan - 611 41:27

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September 1st, 1996. Jamesville, New York. A fisherman driving near the Jamesville Reservoir found a woman lying on the ground with massive injuries to her pelvic region. She was still alive, but unable to speak. She died hours later, and was soon identified as Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old local woman. Authorities determined an explosive device was us…

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"My Son Was Beheaded By ISIS": A Mother's Journey Of Healing & Forgiveness - Diane Foley | 78 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Diane Foley is the Mother of James (Jim) Foley who was publicly beheaded by ISIS militants in Syria in 2014. Diane is the subject of the book 'American Mother' by Colum McCann and created the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to work with governments and families of those taken hostage by terrorists. I wanted to speak to Diane about how God and her …

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Sarah Longwell on Voter Reactions to Trump's First Month 49:27

2M ago49:27

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A month into Donald Trump's second term, how do voters feel about the job he's doing? We talk to Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and host of The Focus Group podcast. We discuss how Trump is currently in the "honeymoon" period of his presidency and how plenty of voters are just happy that Trump is doing SOMETHING. Sarah also gives advice to…

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Melissa Calusinski - 610 52:39

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January 14, 2009, Lincolnshire, IL. At the Minee Subee Daycare, 16-month-old Ben Kingan crawled to a bouncy chair, fell asleep, and never regained consciousness. The cause of death was ruled a homicide due to a skull fracture and brain bleeding from blunt force trauma to the head. Melissa Calusinski was the sole adult in the room when Ben went into…

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When A Latter-day Saint Apostle Surprised A Tiny Branch In England - Connor Duncanson | 77 1:00:18

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Connor Duncanson currently volunteers in the role of President of the Peterlee Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a small Branch of the Church on the North-eastern English coast. Disclaimer: Connor's thoughts and views are his own and not the official view of the Church. I wanted to speak to Connor to hear his experiences se…

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SPECIAL: Al on SNL's 50th 1:03:20

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We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live this week! This special episode changes things up a bit as Executive Producer Peter Ogburn asks Al about his history with the show. We pull the curtain back on what a typical week looks like building up to the live show on Saturday and learn about how Al and his writing partner, Tom Davi…

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Chiefsaholic - 609 51:08

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One fan’s seemingly harmless obsession with the Kansas City Chiefs begins to spiral out of control, transforming into dangerous and risky behavior. Soon, the fan realizes that his lifelong dream of being recognized by Chiefs fans comes with far-reaching consequences, not just for him, but for those he’s trying to impress. See Privacy Policy at http…

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Exclusive Insight: How The Church Is Building Temples In 2025 - Jacob Wall-Smith | 76 59:51

3M ago59:51

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Jacob Wall-Smith is an architect working on the Birmingham, England Temple which has its groundbreaking ceremony in March. I wanted to speak to Jacob following on from my episode with Peter Trebilcock to see what the process for Temple-building is in 2025. Some highlights from this episode include how Jacob got the job working on the Temple, discus…

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Molly O’Toole on Immigration 42:04

3M ago42:04

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Donald Trump ran on a platform of mass deportations. Now that he's back in the White House, what does that look like? We're joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Molly O'Toole, whose upcoming book “The Route” details global migration through the Americas. Molly has spoken to hundreds of migrants making their way from war-torn countries to be …

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The Murder of Charles Zan - 608 49:20

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October 17th, 2009. Miamisburg, Ohio. Pandora Zan called 911 to report that she had been attacked by an intruder and found her husband Charles stabbed to death after she regained consciousness. Days later, she implicated her son in the murder. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit: patreon.com/generationwhy Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wonder…

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Kirby Heyborne: The Man Behind The R.M, Singles Ward, The Best Two Years & More | 75 1:05:31

3M ago1:05:31

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Kirby Heyborne is an American actor, musician, singer, songwriter, narrator and comedian. He is known for his roles in The R.M, Sons of Provo, The Best Two Years, Singles Ward & more. I wanted to speak to Kirby to hear about the lessons he's learned from his illustrious career as one of the primary stars of the Latter-day Saint cinema. Some highlig…

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