Best Alec Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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The Gist List Live with Kat Rosenfield 57:43

4m ago57:43

57:43

Replay of the interview Mike Pesca did with Kat Rosenfield on The Gist List. Click the link below to subscribe for free to The Gist List. ⁠The Gist List Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.li…

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WTC Final: South Africa finally ditch ‘chokers’ tag 24:48

7h ago24:48

24:48

Full reaction as South Africa finally win their first ever major global tournament, beating Australia at Lord’s by 5 wickets. We hear from player of the match Aiden Markram, as well as captain Temba Bavuma, an emotional Keshav Maharaj, as well as South Africa legend Graeme Smith.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Putting Death Metal On Your Plants Playlist: Is That Bs? 38:55

9m ago38:55

38:55

In another edition of Is That BS? Sadie Dingfelder joins to ask: is chatting with your ficus legit, or just verbal compost? The science of sound and strawberries might surprise you. Then in The Spiel, Mike breaks down Israel’s sweeping strike on Iran—targeting nuclear sites, scientists, and generals—in what may be a turning point for the region and…

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WTC Final: Markram puts South Africa on the verge of history 26:27

30m ago26:27

26:27

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell as South Africa stand just 69 runs short of their first ever major ICC global title. We hear from South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince, as well as Australian all rounder Beau Webster.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Not Even Mad: Allison Schraeger and Matt Yglesias 1:05:45

1d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Economist Allison Schraeger and Slow Boring’s Matt Yglesias join Mike to discuss the unrest in Los Angeles — and how to protest without giving Donald Trump a win. Then, the trio surveys the NYC mayoral mess — or, if not a mess, whatever government-run grocery stores are. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill is only one of those things, and it’s the worse o…

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WTC Final: 14 wickets fall as contest is evenly poised 30:12

21h ago30:12

30:12

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the second day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. 14 wickets fell for the second day in a row to leave the contest in the balance. We hear from Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc as well as South African bowler Lungi Ngidi.…

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No Balls: Richmond chairman reveals all after THAT 2 all out 39:29

1d ago39:29

39:29

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross speak to Richmond Cricket Club chairman Chris Goldie after THAT viral innings which saw his side bowled all out for two. Exclusively to No Balls, he reveals all that went on during the game, the circumstances behind the result, and the media attention the club received after it. Plus, they discuss Crossy reaching 100 ODI w…

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WTC Final: Australia take control as wickets tumble at Lord’s 19:11

1d ago19:11

19:11

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Sir Alastair Cook, Firdose Moonda and Jim Maxwell after the first day of the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s. 14 wickets fell on a dramatic day – we hear from Australia top scorer Beau Webster, as well as South African fast bowler Marco Jansen.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Inside the Only Trump Trial (So Far) 55:23

2d ago55:23

55:23

New York Times reporter Jonah Bromwich joins to discuss Dragon on Centre Street: New York v. Donald J. Trump, his journalist account of the only Trump trial that resulted in a verdict. They explore how Alvin Bragg revived a politically fraught case using a little-known state election statute, and how, despite prosecutors’ storytelling edge in court…

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Sixes rain in Southampton as England win six from six 39:05

2d ago39:05

39:05

Henry Moeran presents reaction from Southampton to England beating the West Indies to win the T20 series 3-0. West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite & England World Cup and Ashes winner Ebony Rainford-Brent look at the big hitting from Harry Brook’s team. Hear the thoughts of player of the series Jos Buttler, captain Harry Brook, and head c…

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The Ghost Lab — Bigfoot, Ghosts, and Government Distrust in the Granite State 40:33

3d ago40:33

40:33

Author Matt Hongoltz-Hetling returns with The Ghost Lab, a rollicking deep dive into New Hampshire’s paranormal subculture, where Bigfoot lurks behind every maple tree and alien abductees fill out grant forms. He profiles a ghost-hunting crew that includes a psychic medium, a paranormal paralegal, and a Bigfoot believer who swears the aliens took h…

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How to Boost Your Child’s Confidence While Navigating Anxiety or Child OCD with Sharon West 1:03:02

3d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Confidence can take a major hit when a child is struggling with OCD or anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with teen coach Sharon West to explore how we can nurture self-confidence in our kids—even as they battle intrusive thoughts, worry, and fear. Sharon shares insights from her 15+ years working with teens—as a life coach, foster mom, youth lea…

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Temba Bavuma: Breaking Barriers 27:33

3d ago27:33

27:33

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opens up to Alison Mitchell ahead of South Africa’s World Test Championship final against Australia. They talk about his position as captain and role model, especially as the first black African to score a Test century for South Africa, but also talk about how they take inspiration from the Springboks, his desire t…

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Jay Inslee vs. the Climate Polling Problem 40:46

4d ago40:46

40:46

Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee argues Democrats can win on climate—if they frame it as jobs, savings, and health, not just apocalypse. He points to his state’s 62–38 vote preserving ambitious emissions policy, even in red counties, as proof voters can be persuaded. But national polls rank climate near the bottom of priorities, and skeptics l…

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An evening with the Aussies 21:49

4d ago21:49

21:49

Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia captain Pat Cummins, wicketkeeper Alex Carey, and bowler Beau Webster from the Australian High Commission in London. In front of a live audience they discuss the mood in the squad ahead of the World Test Championship final, the younger players joining the squad, and returning to Lord's for the first time since th…

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Batters blast England series victory 23:00

5d ago23:00

23:00

Daniel Norcross is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite for reaction to England’s four wicket victory over the West Indies to seal the series with one game still to play. Luke Wood looks back on his return to the first, getting a wicket with his first ball and captain Harry Brook gives his…

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England women beat the rain and West Indies to seal series clean sweep 31:41

6d ago31:41

31:41

England sealed a comprehensive one-day international series clean sweep over West Indies with a nine-wicket thrashing in a rain-affected encounter at Taunton. Melissa Story is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS scorer Phil Long to reflect on the match at Taunton and the Summer so far. Plus Daniel Norcross speaks to England captain Nat …

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The Gist List Live with Ben Dreyfuss 59:38

6d ago59:38

59:38

Replay of the interview Mike Pesca did with Ben Dreyfuss on The Gist List. Click the link below to subscribe for free to The Gist List. The Gist List Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsy…

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Funny You Should Mention: Chris Turner 1:08:46

7d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Comedian, freestyler, and archaeology grad Chris Turner joins the show to explain how a middle-class British kid became one of the most dazzling improv lyricists in comedy. From his early days writing one-liners to mesmerizing crowds at the Comedy Cellar with rhymes about chlamydia, Hispaniola, and Jerry Springer, Turner charts a path that makes no…

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Lawless: A Storm of Shade and Sneering 39:34

8d ago39:34

39:34

Leah Litman, author of Lawless: The Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, argues that originalism masks a partisan project, while critics counter that Roe’s reversal doesn't require conspiracy. Her pop culture–infused book uses The Barbie Movie, American Psycho, and Arrested Development to advance critiques o…

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Getting on Leah Litman's Case 33:07

9d ago33:07

33:07

Law Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes argues that the current Supreme Court operates as a vessel for conservative grievance, with its most consequential 6–3 rulings forming the true shape of its ideological project. Litman insists those rulings matter more …

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The team of the year with no fixtures 29:43

9d ago29:43

29:43

BBC Cricket reporter Henry Moeran hears how the Scotland Women’s cricket team went from being their nations team of the year and their historic first World Cup appearance, to not having a single fixture in their calendar. In December 2024, a month after playing in their first ever World Cup, Scotland’s women had just been named their nations sporti…

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Brook bags clean sweep as Kohli crowns career with IPL 39:34

10d ago39:34

39:34

Henry Moeran presents reaction to England beating the West Indies at The Oval to win the ODI series 3-0. West Indies World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite & England World Cup and Ashes winner Ebony Rainford-Brent analyse the result. Jamie Smith gives his thoughts on the win with the batter starring as England’s opener, Brook reflects on a winning star…

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Revolutionary Fog and Folly 43:05

10d ago43:05

43:05

Pulitzer Prize–winner Rick Atkinson joins to discuss The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777 to 1780, the second volume in his Revolutionary War trilogy. He explores the crucial but often-overlooked role of France, the underestimated grit of American generals, and the British strategic failures rooted in imper…

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Tiffany Jenkins on Parenting with Anxiety, OCD and Depression 52:52

10d ago52:52

52:52

Tiffany Jenkins has been the authentic face of mental health struggles on the internet for years. She offers a candid, raw and often humorous view on her struggles of sobriety and mental health, helping normalize these issues for millions of people. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to have Tiffany back on the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to …

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Obama’s Elon 45:37

11d ago45:37

45:37

Aneesh Chopra, America’s first-ever Chief Technology Officer under Obama, joins The Gist to assess Elon Musk’s rebranded takeover of government tech via “Doge.” He outlines how the US Digital Service began under Obama, evolved during Trump’s first term, and now—chainsaw and hat aside—retains surprising policy continuity across administrations. Plus…

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Root masterclass sees England win thriller 24:58

12d ago24:58

24:58

Simon Mann, England Ashes winner Steven Finn, and former England batter & West Indies Roland Butcher react to Joe Root's vintage 166 in a thrilling victory for England against West Indies which sees them win the ODI series with a game to spare. Root discusses his best ever ODI knock, whilst captain Harry Brook runs out of superlatives to describe R…

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Mike Stops by The Reason Roundtable 38:05

13d ago38:05

38:05

Mike joins The Reason Roundtable Podcast to talk about Trump's War on Harvard. Click here to listen to the rest of the podcastProduced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscr…

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Ben Ansell on FAFO, FADFO, and the Myth of Immediate Consequence 44:44

15d ago44:44

44:44

Oxford political scientist Ben Ansell discusses the meme-worthy but deeply explanatory concept of FAFO—f**k around and find out—and its subtler cousin FADFO, where reckless policy choices oddly fail to produce blowback. Why bad ideas often go unpunished, from Brexit to tariffs to defund-the-police slogans and MMT. Ansell argues that liberal democra…

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No Balls: County Cup glory & spin bowling 101 33:53

14d ago33:53

33:53

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross talk about Crossy winning the FIRST EVER Women's County Cup with Lancashire Thunder, her send-off when she bowled Kira Chathli, and they react to England's T20 clean sweep of West Indies. Plus, Alex gives a spin bowling masterclass. Email us at: [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Bark Buttons: “Who Let the Dogs Talk?” 40:26

15d ago40:26

40:26

Today on The Gist: Sadie Dingfelder returns for an “Is That BS?” segment to investigate dog talking buttons—those viral gadgets that claim to give pets a voice. Are dogs actually communicating abstract thoughts, or is it all one big squeaky placebo? Then, a look at Trump’s trade policy unraveling —cue the Wall Street “TACO trade” (Trump Always Chic…

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Brook begins white ball captaincy with emphatic win 33:33

15d ago33:33

33:33

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Steven Finn and Carlos Brathwaite to discuss England’s 238 run win at Edgbaston in Harry Brook’s opening match as full time white ball captain. We hear from Brook plus player of the match Jacob Bethell and West Indies captain Shai Hope. Also we reflect on Blue for Bob day in memory of Bob Willis hearing from former Prime…

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Tusk Talk: Why Cuomo Leads and the Subways Smell Like Sh*t 47:51

17d ago47:51

47:51

Political strategist and author Bradley Tusk joins to diagnose the 2025 New York City mayor’s race—why voters seem fine with Andrew Cuomo’s refusal to reckon with past scandals, and why the race feels like it’s happening in a parallel city only 3% of residents live in. Plus The Rehearsal, not only the best comedy on TV, makes a serious point about …

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The making of new England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt 33:04

16d ago33:04

33:04

Stephan Shemilt has been speaking to some of the people who have known Nat Sciver-Brunt the longest to determine if they always knew she was captaincy material. Stephan speaks to former Middlesex captain turned commentator Isabelle Westbury who attended the same school as Nat Sciver-Brunt in the Netherlands and she shares her first thoughts on the …

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Pig Sacrifices and Talking Drums: Don't Squeeze the Shaman 45:33

18d ago45:33

45:33

Manvir Singh, author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion, shares insights from a decade with Indonesia’s Mentawai people, where healing rituals double as communal celebrations. He discusses how language and metaphor shape worldviews—and where anthropology sits between science and ideology. The U.S. Mint’s final penny order closes the chapter on a c…

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Child OCD vs Autism: Understanding the Key Differences 32:11

17d ago32:11

32:11

Is it autism or OCD? Sometimes the behaviors can look so similar, it’s hard to tell. In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I break down the key differences between autism and child OCD — and why understanding the distinction is crucial for getting the right support. You’ll learn: Why repetitive behaviors show up in both autism and O…

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England v Zimbabwe: Bashir bags 6 in England win 29:15

20d ago29:15

29:15

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to England’s victory by an innings against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan, and former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga discuss the test for England’s bowlers with Zimbabwe putting up stern resistance with the bat. England captain Ben Stokes and player of the match Shoaib Bashir give thei…

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The Gist List Live w Ethan Strauss 44:05

20d ago44:05

44:05

Today on The Gist. Ethan Strauss joined Mike Pesca for a Substack Live conversation. Today we air a portion of it focusing on Caitlin Clark and shoes. You can listen to the full interview by clicking the link below. Live w Ethan Strauss Mike Pesca n' Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum & you Produced by Corey Wara Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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View from the Boundary - Geoff Norcott 35:26

20d ago35:26

35:26

Comedian & writer Geoff Norcott joins Jonathan Agnew is the TMS commentary box at Trent Bridge. He tells Aggers about his love for cricket starting when revising for exams in 1993, coaching his son's team, and being 6 not-out after batting for two hours.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Funny You Should Mention: Robby Hoffman 1:11:27

21d ago1:11:27

1:11:27

Comedian, podcaster, and self-described cutie-in-her-own-way Robby Hoffman drops by to discuss her life, her comedy, and why she takes talking as seriously as any other art form. From growing up ultra-Orthodox and ultra-poor to becoming a sought-after stand-up with a Porsche no one wants, Hoffman explains how she’s thrived in disaster and learned t…

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England v Zimbabwe: Brilliance from Bennett but England eye victory 32:09

21d ago32:09

32:09

Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England spinner Phil Tufnell, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day two of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. Is Test cricket Shoaib Bashir’s happy place? How does it feel to be Zimbabwe’s youngest ever Test Centurion? And how do …

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The cricketers who stood up to Mugabe 35:25

21d ago35:25

35:25

Alison Mitchell speaks to Former Zimbabwe bowler Henry Olonga and former England captain Nasser Hussain about the black armband protest which caused Olonga and team-mate Andy Flower to flee Zimbabwe. Hussain & Olonga speak for the first time since 2003 when the England captain met with Olonga to understand to situation in Zimbabwe. Plus, Jonathan A…

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Realign for Palestine 39:35

22d ago39:35

39:35

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, founder of Realign for Palestine and a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins to discuss his effort to reframe Palestinian advocacy around coexistence and accountability. He critiques both Hamas and Israel, pushes for reform within the diaspora, and draws a sharp ideological comparison between Hamas and ISIS. Plus, …

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England v Zimbabwe: Duckett, Crawley & Pope centuries see England on top 35:50

22d ago35:50

35:50

Jonathan Agnew is joined by England Ashes winner Michael Vaughan, former England all-rounder Vic Marks, and former Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga for reaction to day one of the Test at Trent Bridge between England and Zimbabwe. How does Zak Crawley look back on his innings of 124? What will England’s top order look like against India in June? Wh…

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Not Even Mad: Eli Lake, Michael Cohen on Biden's Health, and the New Human-Rights-Free Foreign Policy 1:11:17

24d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Eli Lake and Michael A. Cohen take stock of the Biden health debate—diagnosis, exaggeration, and whether it’s actually affected his presidency. Michael pushes back on what he calls the “decline industrial complex,” while Eli says its denial to think Biden was up to the job. Then they turn to Donald Trump’s proudly post-moral foreign policy, where h…

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England v Zimbabwe: Stokes eyes “dominance” as Test cricket returns 37:53

23d ago37:53

37:53

The BBC’s Chief Cricket Commentator Jonathan Agnew is alongside Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt to look ahead to England’s first Test of the summer against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge. How will captain Ben Stokes approach the game after recovering from hamstring surgery in January? What is bowler Sam Cook thinking ahead of his debut? And Zimbab…

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No Balls: …We’re back! 39:07

24d ago39:07

39:07

Alex Hartley & Kate Cross are back as a new era begins for England’s women with Charlotte Edwards as head coach and Nat Sciver-Brunt as captain. What was Alex’s experience leaving Pakistan following international tensions with India? What does Kate think of England’s new leadership team? And what’s the weirdest thing they’ve ever talked about durin…

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Inside the Movement to Dismantle Democracy in God’s Name 39:13

24d ago39:13

39:13

Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, explains how America’s Christian nationalist forces are exporting extremism abroad while cloaking domestic corruption in the guise of faith. Plus a suicide bombing outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic introduces the public to the dark ideology o…

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Avoid These 4 Communication Stoppers When Helping a Child with OCD 46:44

24d ago46:44

46:44

When you’re trying to support a child with OCD, communication is everything. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we accidentally shut it down. In this episode of the AT Parenting Survival Podcast, I’ll walk you through four common OCD communication stoppers—like punishing, over-rationalizing, or jumping straight into coaching—and explain …

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Katherine Stewart on Christian Nationalism's Influence on Conservatism 42:32

25d ago42:32

42:32

Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy, joins to discuss Christian nationalism’s influence on modern conservatism. Also, the distinction between sincere and performative beliefs in the Trump administration, especially economic fictions like tariffs not being taxes. Plus, in the context o…

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