Best Alexander Torres Podcasts (2026)

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The Real Narco Rubio w/ Moe Tkacik & Ariana Jasmine (Ep 315) 1:48:33

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Failed cops continue to brutalize the state, while Kristie Noem smirks at the idea that the murderer called Renee Good a ‘bitch’. (We love you Minnesota.) Then, we discuss the bloody uprisings in Iran and the history of the country’s political ping-ponging with content creator and commentator Ariana Jasmine. And why is Narco Rubio is so focused on …

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H.W. Brands: America First — Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh and the Fight for America’s Role in the World 1:06:00

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What happens when a nation debates whether it has a moral obligation to intervene in the suffering of others — and who gets to decide? Corey is joined by Pulitzer Prize–finalist historian and bestselling author H.W. Brands, Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the moral, political, and human tensions…

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1001 - The Midwest Bank feat. Maryam Mohamad (1/12/26) 1:10:34

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Minnesotan community member Maryam Mohamad joins us to talk about the killing of Renee Nicole Good and the siege of Minneapolis by ICE and the DHS. We talk about the events and prosecutions that put the Somali community in the crosshairs, the regime’s attempt to spin this execution as self-defense, Border Patrol and ICE’s recent history of excessiv…

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Renee Good Is Proof MAGA Relishes in Violence 1:16:15

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New video of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good from the perspective of her killer, Jonathan makes it even clearer how little of a threat she posed to agents. She was trying to leave and the agents had a fit. The excuses made for her death coming from the Trump regime and their bootlickers aren't just lies they're depraved. Francesca takes stock of …

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Listening to Venezuela — Power, Trauma, and Moral Responsibility with Lori Adams-Brown 1:09:18

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What happens when global power politics collide with lived human suffering — and who gets centered in the story? This conversation was recorded in the immediate aftermath of dramatic U.S. military action in Venezuela and amid rising concerns about immigration enforcement and political violence in the United States. If you’re joining us via Pocket C…

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Crude Awakening In Venezuela w/Trae Crowder & Alexander Aviña (Ep 314) 1:48:16

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Trump has blown an Epstein-sized hole in Venezuela. Francesca unpacks the stupidest rationale for this coup ever with comedian Trae Crowder as we toast to the 5th anniversary of our own American coup, January 6th. Then Professor Alexander Aviña joins to look at the kidnapping of Nicholas Maduro from every angle: the restarting of a belligerent Monr…

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999 - Nazis, Pedophiles, Drunks, Rapists & Thieves (1/5/26) 1:21:47

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We return from break to talk about the horrific kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and the continuing moral depravity of the gangster state called America. We speculate on what this act of imperial aggression means for the rest of the world, the hilarious snubbing of the Venezuelan opposition, the predictably inept response from the Democratic party, and…

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Joe Walsh: How We Argue — and Why It Matters 1:15:18

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This conversation was recorded in December, in the aftermath of a deadly antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia and before subsequent escalations by the Trump administration, including actions involving Venezuela. If you’re joining us via Pocket Casts, welcome—this show brings journalists, scholars, and public figures together fo…

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U.S. Attacks Venezuela, Welcome to the Donroe Doctrine w/ Wajahat Ali 1:41:49

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Good news! The U.S. has ANOTHER country to run now. The U.S. attacked Venezuela in the early morning of January 3rd, and kidnapped President Nicholas Maduro and his wife. They are now being sent to New York City to face terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Er....what?! Meanwhile Trump says the U.S. will 'run Venezuela' and its oil infrastructure…

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Bishop Mary Glasspool on Faith, Courage, and Making Room for One Another (Best Of TP&R) 1:12:16

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Bishop Mary Glasspool models what it looks like to live one’s convictions with courage, humility, and grace — this “Best Of” episode reminds us that pluralism is not an abstraction, but a practice. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Othe…

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Real Argument, Real Hope with E.J. Dionne (Best of 2025) 1:18:58

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E.J. Dionne brings moral clarity and humility to the hardest questions in public life — this “Best Of” episode reminds us what real dialogue can be. Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists…

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Making Room for Disagreement: Jonathan Rauch & Liz Joyner on Heterodox Academy and the Courage to Keep Talking 1:24:33

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Best Of TP&R As we close out the year, we’re resurfacing a small handful of conversations from the Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other archive that best reflect what this show exists to do: create space for thoughtful disagreement, moral seriousness, and the hard work of living together in a pluralistic democracy. This conversati…

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Getting Serious About Medicare For All w/ Dr. Abdul al-Sayed (Ep 313) 2:08:54

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It's all about [REDACTED]: from censorship at CBS to the DOJ's Epstein files, the truth is [REDACTED]. Bari Weiss kills a story about the Salvadoran torture camp, CECOT, and Pam Bondi continues to run cover for Trump’s involvement with Jeffery Epstein which grows grosser by the hour. Francesca looks at the new details including a letter from Epstei…

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The Year Of The Criminal 30:38

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What if a mob boss had the power of the pardon? We’re finding out. It’s been quite the year to be a criminal. Not for the people labeled criminals like immigrants or trans people, but people who actually have charges, convictions even! In his first year in office of his second term, Trump has pardoned a whopping 2,000 criminals who have committed a…

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997 - Moment For 25 To Life (12/23/25) 1:24:37

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To round out a very dark year, Will and Felix take a look at some grim stories: the Brown shooter’s identity, another Epstein drop, Bari Weiss’s promotion to Regime Censor, and Jelly Roll being pardoned. We then turn to the TPUSA conference where the fight for Charlie Kirk’s legacy continues, with Nicki Minaj joining the fray and JD Vance working o…

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Mónica Guzmán | Fearless Curiosity in a Time of Outrage 1:06:42

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A conversation worth revisiting. Mónica Guzmán’s work captures the spirit of Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other at its best: fearlessly curious, deeply humane, and committed to bridging divides without sacrificing conviction. In this Best of TP&R episode, Corey revisits his wide-ranging and deeply grounded conversation with Móni…

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Wrapping Up 2025 with Reflection, Reckoning, and Resolve 45:36

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A raw, reflective journey through the political upheavals, personal reckonings, and hard-won hope of 2025. Episode Summary Corey takes us on a tour of 2025’s most pivotal moments—both in politics and in his own life. He recounts the Trump administration’s controversial actions, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and civic responses like the No King…

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The Erika Kirk Tour & Challenging AIPAC Dems w/ Mav Viola & Angela Gonzalez-Torres (Ep 312) 1:35:54

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It's Erika Kirk's world we’re just living in it. Francesca and comedian Mav Viola react to the widow's weirdest glitches from blaming iPads and Pilates for political violence to her beef with Candace Owens. Plus, are Republicans waging a war on Christmas through defending data centers? Then we speak with candidate Angela Gonzales-Torres who is runn…

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995 - The Numerology Guys feat. Alex Nichols (12/15/25) 1:08:41

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Alex joins us to talk about Bari Weiss’s bizarre interview with Erika Kirk, Trump’s #PACKWATCH response to Rob Reiner’s death, and Candace Owens’ feud with just about every single member of Con Inc. over her bestie’s legacy. After a brief grab bag of new Epstein photos, we finally stage an intervention for Rod Dreher, who is currently having his ar…

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Weaving Light into Chaos with Nikki Harris 1:10:36

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A Weaver’s Journey of Art, Advocacy, and Belonging — from WEAVE: The Social Fabric Project In this edition of our special Weavers series, we sit down with Nikki Harris—fiber artist, mother, advocate, and community connector from Baltimore, Maryland. Through art and action, Nikki embodies what it means to weave the social fabric. She shares her jour…

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ICYMI: Curtis Chang on Fear, Faith & Healing Our Political Witness 58:46

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A deeply clarifying conversation about fear, faith, and how Christians can reclaim a healthier way of engaging in public life. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his thoughtful and timely dialogue with Curtis Chang—public theologian, founder of Redeeming Babel, and co-creator (with David French, Dr. Russell Moore and Nancy French) of The After P…

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Socialist State of Mind with NYC DSA & Anthony Atamanuik (Ep 311) 1:50:38

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What kind of pressure is needed to ensure Zohran's success--both in the streets and in City Hall? Co-chair of NYC-DSA Grace Mausser joins to discuss this and so much more. What's up with keeping police commissioner Jessica Tisch, why did NYC-DSA vote to not endorse Chi Ossé against Hakeem Jeffries, and how much work is needed for Mamdani to make go…

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Pew Research’s Gregory A. Smith on What Americans Really Believe—and Why the Data Might Surprise You 1:13:36

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Forget what you think you know about religion in America. The latest research from Pew reveals a story that’s more complex—and more hopeful—than the headlines suggest. Corey sits down with Gregory A. Smith, who’s spent over two decades studying how faith and identity shape American public life. In this no-fluff conversation, Greg unpacks the surpri…

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993 - From the Columbia River to the Sea feat. Andrew Hudson (12/8/25) 1:22:45

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Andrew Hudson of E1 returns to talk about a grab bag of recent news: Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s war on pinnipeds, Alex Karp’s tweaked-out media hits, and another vaccine on the RFK’s chopping block. We then turn to Milo Yiannopoulos, who just recently made the equally outrageous claims that Charlie Kirk is still alive and Benny Johnson is actually ga…

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ICYMI: Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde on Courage, Faith, and Public Witness 1:05:33

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A luminous conversation about leadership, love, and what spiritual courage looks like in a polarized age. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his deeply moving conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington and one of the most trusted—and most tested—faith leaders in American public life. With striking humility and c…

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Wicked And The Politics of Revolution 13:02

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Is Glinda a centrist? Is Elphaba a revolutionary leader or did she fail? And how does the story of Elphaba and Glinda working together teach us some lessons for fighting fascism in a very unmagical place: present-day United States. Francesca unpacks the political allegories in Wicked, beyond Oz’s anti-animal fascism, to look at how the allyship bet…

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ICYMI: Alexander Vindman — The Folly of Realism 1:17:18

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One of the clearest, most necessary voices on Ukraine, democracy, and what the West keeps getting wrong. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his most recent conversation with Dr. Alexander Vindman — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, former Director for European Affairs on the National Security Council, and author of The Folly of Realism: How …

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From the Bronx to the Beltway: Congressman Ritchie Torres on Grit, Grace, and Governing (ICYMI) 31:21

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One of the most compelling personal and political stories in Congress today — raw, principled, and deeply human. In this ICYMI episode, Corey revisits his conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres, who represents New York’s 15th district in the Bronx. With refreshing candor, Torres shares his journey from public housing and poverty to becoming t…

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ICYMI: David French — Faith, Politics, and the Ethics of Disagreement 1:18:00

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One of the most clarifying conversations we’ve had about conscience, character, and navigating our divisions with integrity. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with David French — New York Times columnist, attorney, veteran, and one of the most thoughtful voices on religious liberty, civic virtue, polarization, and how principle…

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like War Crimes with Pete Dominick & Jose Vasquez (Ep 310) 1:35:47

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Trump continues to meddle in Latin America while operating with half a brain cell. Comedian Pete Dominick joins to talk about Trump’s unhinged Truth Social bender, his ‘perfect MRI’ and a new report that explains the corny chaos of the FBI. Crazy eyes Patel just needs a medium-sized jacket! Then we talk with Army veteran and Executive Director of C…

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991 - Occupation: Public Figure feat. Seth Harp (12/1/25) 1:05:54

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Author and journalist Seth Harp returns for an interview about the National Guard shooting in D.C. We analyze the accused shooter, his time in covert “Zero Units,” and we also speculate about the ramifications of Pete Hegseth’s double-tap order in the Caribbean. To close things out, Will and Felix talk about Bari Weiss’s plan to return America to t…

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ICYMI: Anne Applebaum — How Autocrats Rise and Democracies Fall 1:05:54

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One of the most essential conversations we’ve had — on authoritarianism, influence campaigns, and what it takes to defend democracy. In this ICYMI release, Corey revisits his conversation with Anne Applebaum — Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, staff writer at The Atlantic, and one of the world’s leading experts on modern authoritarianism. Anne expl…

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ICYMI: David Brooks on Moral Repair, Friendship, Faith, and the Inner Work of Democracy 1:06:31

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One of TP&R’s all-time standout conversations—perfect for new listeners discovering the show this week. In this special ICYMI release, Corey revisits his deeply human, deeply honest conversation with David Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, and one of the most thoughtful public voice…

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Something Special for the Holiday: EAST MEETS WEST SPORTS - Cleveland’s QB Gamble & LA’s Power Play 33:23

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Call it a holiday palate cleanser: today’s TP&R feed features a special drop from East Meets West Sports. Be sure to find this new show on all the apps, follow, rate, review... You know the drill. Enjoy! Can Shedeur Sanders prove he's “the one” – or is Cleveland just buying time? Meanwhile, LA sports shake things up from the locker room to the fron…

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Thanksgiving on ICE with Memo Torres & Pallavi Gunalan (Ep 309) 1:36:25

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Zohran rizzes up Trump and calls him a fascist in the same breath... is he taking the president on or is there a bromance brewing? We discuss how the NYC mayor elect was about to keep his the affordability agenda #1 while in the Oval Office with comedian Pallavi Gunalan. Meanwhile, if you are currently bothered by those high prices at the grocery s…

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Dr. Melissa Deckman on America’s Cracks: Trumpism, Gen Z, and the Faith Factor 1:18:18

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What PRRI’s Latest Data Reveals About Our Deepening Divide In the shadow of rising polarization, this episode dives deep into the latest findings from PRRI's American Values Survey, Trump’s Unprecedented Actions Deepen Asymmetric Divides. Corey is joined by Dr. Melissa Deckman to break down the data—and what it tells us about party loyalty, trust i…

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989 - Butt Crappened feat. Sarah Squirm (11/24/25) 1:08:23

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SARAH SQUIRM: LIVE + IN THE FLESH, debuts on HBO and HBO Max December 12th. We command you to tune in!Sarah Squirm joins us once again to speculate on Zohran’s meeting with Trump: is Trump starstruck? In love? Depressed? We also talk about the president’s plan to bring back the Rush Hour movies, the secrets of the White House swimming pool, a rever…

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Redemption Projects: From Wreckage to Repair 40:36

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Repairing the damage—in our democracy, in our relationships, and in ourselves. ✨ Episode Summary Let’s talk about redemption—what it really means to repair what’s been broken, whether in our democracy or in our personal lives, and how we can tell the difference between a true apology and just going through the motions. Inspired by a powerful Substa…

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Cheney's Funeral Brings All the Ghouls to the Yard w/Wajahat Ali 46:47

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Rachel Maddow and Anthony Fauci walk into a war criminal’s funeral… we wish this was a joke. Wajahat Ali joins Francesca for a Thursday show looking at the rise of the anti-Israel sentiment on the right and how Democrats need to seize this moment or get Nick Fuentes’ed. Then, a former Obama speech writer goes on a unhinged rant about how the lesson…