Best Alive In Alaska Podcasts (2026)

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Trump Took Maduro Hostage — What Comes Next? | Chas Freeman 49:36

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In this wide-ranging interview, former U.S. ambassador Chas Freeman offers a blunt assessment of Washington’s latest escalation against Venezuela and its global consequences.Freeman examines President Trump’s treatment of President Nicolás Maduro, arguing that the episode amounts to a political hostage crisis rather than legitimate diplomacy. He ex…

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Special Message: When Reality Becomes the Monster 1:30

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A special cross-promotional message from Carman introducing Freaky Folklore and Destination Terror listeners to her true crime podcast, Deadly Intent. Discover why sometimes the real monsters are more terrifying than any legend or haunted location. If you love exploring the darkness in our world, it's time to meet the predators hiding in plain sigh…

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Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again) 1:09:04

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Kara welcomes Audie Cornish and Bill Cohan to unpack President Trump's controversial Venezuela strategy, and his pitch to oil executives. Bill reveals what he'd tell any client eyeing Greenland as an investment. Then: the fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota that's sparking national outrage, why Warner Bros. just rejected another Paramount buyout offer,…

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Barrow Alaska - What Hunts During America's Longest Night 47:01

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In Barrow, Alaska, where the sun disappears for 65 days and temperatures plummet to deadly extremes, ancient predators known as Illie stalk the endless polar night, using aurora-bright eyes and stolen voices to lure the living into the frozen darkness where warmth goes to die. https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror #DestinationTerror…

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EP. 345: Action-Packed Public Lands Quail Hunt 1:05:23

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Wild bobwhite quail, public lands, and bird dogs collide in Kansas as our 16th installment of Rooster Road Trip takes flight. You’ll hear how the Rooster Road Trip ethos focused on hunting public land for five days with whatever conditions Mother Nature delivers has stayed consistent over the years, even as habitat challenges evolve. The group brea…

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Why the U.S. Keeps Targeting Venezuela: Oil, Empire & China’s Influence | Ben Norton 1:26:41

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Why does the U.S. keep escalating against Venezuela—across administrations and political parties?Journalist Ben Norton explains how oil interests, Miami-based political hawks, and China’s rise in Latin America drive Washington’s policy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.…

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The U.S. Takes Charge of Venezuela... Now What? 1:16:21

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Pivot is back! Kara is joined by Don Lemon, Stephanie Ruhle, and Brooke Hammerling to break down what’s happening in Venezuela and the global repercussions, from the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s oil ambitions to Nicolás Maduro’s viral Nike outfit. Plus, how "Heated Rivalry" became a cultural phenomenon over the last few weeks, and the biggest ques…

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Madre de Dios: Stranded in the Amazon | Delayed Honeymoon | 1 43:49

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In 1973, American newlyweds Fitz and Holly FitzGerald travel to Peru, hoping to ride a riverboat down the wild Madre de Dios River on their way to Bolivia — and ultimately, the Amazon. But from the start, nothing goes as planned. Watching their dream slip away, the couple makes a fateful decision: they’ll push forward on their own, on a homemade ra…

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Netanyahu Pressures Trump for War on Iran | Trita Parsi on Israel, Iran & the Middle East 50:45

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In this in-depth conversation, Trita Parsi joins India & Global Left to analyse the upcoming Netanyahu–Trump meeting and the renewed push by Israel for a war against Iran.We discuss how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to shape U.S. policy under a potential Trump presidency, the strategic calculations behind escalating tensions with …

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Times Square Underground - Beneath the Ball Drop 29:24

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This episode explores the abandoned pneumatic postal tunnels beneath Times Square, where a network of forgotten 8-inch cast iron tubes from the early 1900s has allegedly become home to pale, adapted underground dwellers who emerge during New Year's Eve celebrations to hunt for new victims. https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror #Time…

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EP. 344: Grouse Camp Comes Alive: Inside Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic’s Upland Gathering 54:49

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A first-of-its-kind “Grouse Camp” brings the prairies, forests, bird dogs, and upland community together under one roof. National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic has long been the premier gathering for the upland community, but 2026 raises the bar. In this episode, we preview the debut of Grouse Camp, a brand-new, immersive experience built for ser…

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Pivot Predictions: Scott’s Big Tech Stock Pick, The Next Bailout, and President JD Vance? 43:06

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Kara and Scott check their predictions track record for 2025, and make new ones for 2026. What’s Scott’s big tech stock pick? Who’s getting the next big bailout? Will President Trump make it through another year? And will lesbians be running shit? (Yes.) Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at …

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FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping | Buried Alive | 2 41:02

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The kidnapped children and their bus driver are trapped underground in the back of a moving truck, and they’re running out of food and water. They decide the only way out is to dig their way to the surface. Meanwhile, the amateur criminals who hijacked the school bus are trying to deliver a five million dollar ransom demand to the California govern…

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Is the U.S. Losing Europe? Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on China, Ukraine, Venezuela & the Middle East 55:23

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In this wide-ranging interview, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson—former Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell—offers a sharp critique of Washington’s evolving National Security Strategy (NSS) and the contradictions at the heart of U.S. global policy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for don…

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Norman Finkelstein and Mouin Rabbani Debate Palestine, Geopolitics & the Far Right 1:05:29

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In this wide-ranging discussion, Norman Finkelstein and Mouin Rabbani debate key fault lines in the global politics of Palestine. They disagree on whether the Arab world is genuinely “normalising” relations with Israel or whether this narrative overstates elite diplomacy at the expense of popular opposition. The conversation also examines China and…

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Destination Terror - Snowbound on Christmas Day 2:57:22

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Christmas Day, and the Carman Carrion goes north. Today, instead of one destination, we’re stitching together a frozen anthology from the most bone-chilled corners of the Eeriecast atlas. This compilation exists because the holiday deserves more than tinsel and cheer. It deserves the places where winter has teeth and folklore still files paperwork …

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The AI Dilemma with Tristan Harris – The Prof G Pod 1:01:30

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Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins Scott Galloway to explain why children have become the front line of the AI crisis. They unpack the rise of AI companions, the collapse of teen mental health, the coming job shock, and how the U.S. and China are racing toward artificial general i…

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FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping | Vanished | 1 41:45

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In the summer of 1976, three masked gunmen hijack a school bus full of children in rural Chowchilla, California. The twenty-six kids and their bus driver are driven to a quarry and buried alive. Back in town, no one has any idea where the children went, who took them, or why. The local sheriff and the FBI launch a massive manhunt to track down the …

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The End of Human Driving? with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | On With Kara Swisher 47:12

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We're bringing you a special episode of On With Kara Swisher! Kara sits down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to dig into how applied artificial intelligence works at scale. At Uber, AI powers everything from pricing, routing, and customer service to autonomous vehicles and sidewalk robots that deliver food. It has partnered with more than 20 autono…

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Personal Investment Strategies, Effective Public Policies and Should We Tax AI? 35:55

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Kara and Scott take questions from listeners about how they manage their money, how to fix the American tax system, and which public policy would help the greatest number of people. Plus…all the audience suggestions for Kara’s next tattoo. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastoffi…

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ROVANIEMI FINLAND - Santa Claus Village Dark History & True Horror Stories 42:58

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Explore the dark folklore lurking beneath Rovaniemi, Finland's cheerful Christmas facade, where ancient Sami legends of underground dwellers called maahiset reveal the sinister origins of Christmas helpers who emerge during the polar night to claim children for their eternal celebrations. 🎙️ **EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLINGCONTENT:** 🔮 Freaky Folklore…

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EP. 343: Breaking Down 2026’s Projected Conservation Battles at the State Level 1:06:02

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Statehouse conservation battles are shaping your future experiences in the uplands. This episode provides a valuable state-by-state rundown of what’s coming in 2026 and how bird hunters can influence policy through advocacy efforts at the state level. From dedicated conservation funding to the restructuring of state natural resource agencies, the 2…

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How the Kerala Model Ended Absolute Poverty — Ex Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac Explains 1:16:31

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Kerala has recently eliminated absolute poverty and now surpasses the United States in key human development indicators such as life expectancy and literacy. In this interview, I speak with Thomas Isaac, former Finance Minister of Kerala and Central Committee member of the CPI(M), about how the Kerala Model of development achieved these outcomes. W…

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Chas Freeman Warns US Security Strategy May Spark WAR with China 50:20

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🇺🇸📘 What’s really inside the 2025 National Security Strategy?Former U.S. Ambassador Chas Freeman joins India & Global Left to break down America’s newest NSS — a document that explicitly targets China yet reveals deep contradictions within Washington’s power structure.Freeman argues the 2025 NSS is not a strategy, but a tactical, often incoherent t…

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Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles 1:02:50

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Kara and Scott discuss a heavy weekend of news, with shootings at Brown University and Australia's Bondi Beach, as well as the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Then, Disney's "cease and desist" letter to Google over AI-generated content, Oracle's stock slide, and Paramount's pushback on Warner Bros. Discovery’s financing concerns. Plus, T…

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Miracle in the North Atlantic | The Seal Man | 2 39:26

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In 1984, a young fisherman named Gudlaugur Fridthorsson — better known as “Laugi”— headed out to sea off the coast of Iceland in a small fishing trawler. But the first night of the trip, their boat capsizes, leaving Laugi and his crewmates stranded in frigid waters miles from shore. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco…

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Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia’s New Social Media Ban 1:08:24

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It’s Kara’s birthday! She and Scott discuss Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S. allowing Nvidia to sell chips to China, and President Trump’s continued involvement in the Warner Bros. deal. Then, the U.S. wants to review foreign visitors’ social media, Trump calls "affordability" a hoax, and Australia bans kids under 16 from social m…

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The Ice Cathedral of Death: Vatnajökull's Cursed Caves 38:37

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Two experienced adventurers venture into Iceland's Vatnajökull glacier caves seeking the ultimate extreme tourism experience, but discover that some of Europe's most beautiful ice formations hide ancient terrors that feed on human warmth. Based on real ice cave incidents and Icelandic folklore about the jökulhuldufólk—glacier beings that have grown…

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EP. 342: A Holiday Recipe Featuring Quail in Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce 23:47

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A rich, winter-ready wild game dish that hunters can master with simple stock and sauce techniques. In this holiday feasting edition of On the Wing podcast, we dig into an upland-inspired meal built for cold evenings after long days in the field. Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks returns to the podcast and guides hunting cooks through his re…

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Chandran Nair: Understanding China — What the West Gets Wrong 1:12:25

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In this conversation, Chandran Nair joins India & Global Left to discuss his new book, Understanding China, and unpack what Western narratives consistently get wrong about China’s political system, economic success, and social dynamics. We explore why public satisfaction with the Chinese government remains among the highest in the world, how China’…

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Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts 1:06:40

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Kara and Scott break down Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after losing out to Netflix — and what the power struggle means for Hollywood. Then, Elon Musk calls for the European Union to be abolished after X is slapped with a major fine. Plus, Meta pulls back on its Metaverse ambitions, and The New York Times sues Perplexity.Watch …

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Miracle in the North Atlantic | The Dark Ocean | 1 35:58

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In 1984, a young fisherman named Gudlaugur Fridthorsson — better known as “Laugi”— headed out to sea off the coast of Iceland in a small fishing trawler. But the first night of the trip, their boat capsizes, leaving Laugi and his crewmates stranded in frigid waters miles from shore. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco…

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Alex Krainer: Capitalism vs Socialism — A Surprising Friendly Debate 48:34

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In this wide-ranging conversation, Alex Krainer joins India & Global Left to unpack the decline of the West through the deeper history of capitalism’s credit and monetary system. Krainer traces how structural imbalances, debt expansion, and financial dominance have pushed Western economies toward long-term crisis. From here, the discussion opens in…

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Is America’s Economy Captured by the War Machine? Karen Kwiatkowski on Foreign Policy, Media & Power 1:14:32

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Former Pentagon insider and whistleblower Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski joins us for a powerful conversation on who truly shapes U.S. foreign policy, how the military-industrial complex drives Washington’s decisions, and why elected leaders often have little control over national security strategy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://p…

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Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal 57:54

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First up: Oprah loves Scott, and Kara comments on her role in the Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr drama. Then, they react to reports that Anthropic is eyeing an IPO, and Sam Altman declaring a “code red” at OpenAI. Plus, what it means that Netflix has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Scott’s coming around on Bitcoin. Stay tuned for predictions …

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Ukraine Accepts U.S. 20-Point Plan? Nicolai Petro on What It Means for the War & Europe 49:17

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In this in-depth interview, Professor Nicolai Petro (University of Rhode Island) breaks down the most significant diplomatic development of the Ukraine war: the new 20-point U.S. plan that Washington, Kyiv, and major European capitals are now discussing.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donatio…

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EP. 341: Pretzel-Crusted Pheasant Cutlets with QF Editor Ryan Sparks 23:35

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A fall feast of pheasant, apples, and Passalacqua Winery’s white wine created for hunters who love wild game. In this snackable holiday edition of On the Wing podcast, Quail Forever Journal Editor Ryan Sparks breaks down his pretzel-crusted pheasant cutlets with apple cream sauce, a cold-weather dish that blends upland hunting traditions with rich …

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The Elemental of Leap Castle - Ireland's Most Haunted Castle Where Ancient Evil Still Feeds on Terror 35:37

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Journey to Ireland's most violently haunted fortress where a priest was murdered mid-Mass, an oubliette filled with thousands of skeletons was discovered, and an ancient entity called the Elemental stalks visitors who dare disturb its domain. 🎙️ **EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLINGCONTENT:** 🔮 Freaky Folklore:https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folk…

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Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company 1:03:13

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Kara and Scott break down the post-Thanksgiving spending surge, as shoppers set new records online and in stores. Then, tech bros rush to the defense of Trump's AI and Crypto czar David Sacks after a New York Times article calls out conflicts of interest. Plus, speculation heats about the next Fed Chair, and Melania launches a production company. W…