Best Bank Pool Podcasts (2025)

It's another Best of 2025 episode on the Majority Report. On Today's program: Original air date: February 11, 2025 Gil Duran, journalist based in California, proprietor of the website The Nerd Reich, co-writer of the FrameLab newsletter, joins to discuss his recent piece in The Nerd Reich entitled "'Reboot' Revealed: Elon Musk's CEO-Dictator Playbo…

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The Rest of the Story, 2025 28:22

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Most stories keep going even after we set down our microphones and the music fades up. That's why, at the end of each year, we look back and we take stock. We call this tradition "The Rest of the Story." And we bring you updates on the stories we've reported, and from the people we've met along the way. Today, we check in on an engineer and patent …

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Breakfast Wrap: Sydney to Hobart crews brace for rough seas 26:00

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Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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New tennis battle of the sexes 8:08

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There's set to be a new tennis battle of the sexes with world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka taking on Australia's own semi-retired controversy magnet Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. The match will kick off in the early hours of Monday morning. Guest: Tracey Holmes, sports journalist Producer: Jason WhittakerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Myanmar general election set to take place on Sunday 8:02

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Myanmar's military government will begin a two-phase general election on Sunday, the first since it seized power in a coup four years ago. The military junta says the vote represents a return to democracy but it's being widely being dismissed as a sham. Guest: Murray Hiebert, head of research at Bower Group Asia Producer: Anne Barker…

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What to watch at the movies this Boxing Day 6:20

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Maybe you've eaten too much yesterday, and you need to get out of the house? Here's a guide to what's on at the movies this Boxing Day. Guest: Stephen A Russell, Journalist Producer: Clare O'HalloranBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Wayside Chapel Christmas street party 4:32

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The festive season isn't a happy time for everyone, for some it can be a lonely and difficult. Sydney's Wayside Chapel is continuing to provide assistance over the summer period for people experiencing homelessness, with meals and other support. Guest: Jon Owens, Pastor and CEO of Wayside Chapel Producer: Clare O'Halloran…

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Attitude and "apathy" change needed to improve road safety in Australia 8:12

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In this post-Christmas period it can be a particularly busy and dangerous time to be on the roads ... And despite improvements in the past 30 years- from smarter cars to tougher road rules and penalties- the number of deaths has begun to creep up again ... with last January's road toll hitting a 12-year high. Guest: Russell White, Founder and Chair…

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Some improvements in water quality off Adelaide, after the spread of a devastating algal bloom 6:13

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The algal bloom that spread through the ocean around Australia earlier this year had devastating impacts on marine ecosystems and coastal communities... with the effects felt especially hard around South Australia. But things might be turning a corner, with beach goers around Adelaide starting to notice improvements in water quality and sea life. G…

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Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years 6:51

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Christmas makes a return to Bethlehem after being cancelled following the escalation of the war in Gaza in 2023.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Shoppers warned to be on the look out for dodgy deals and online scams during the Boxing Day sales 3:43

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The season of giving is coming to a close but the season of spending is far from over with a record 1.6 billion dollars expected to flow through cash registers today during the Boxing Day sales. With Australians losing millions to shopping scams this year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and consumer advocates are warning shopper…

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First Light all women crew take on Sydney to Hobart 7:46

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As yachts prepare to set sail in the Sydney Hobart race this afternoon there are a few milestones to celebrateBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Best of 2025: 10 Ways to Prepare for Trump's Return w/ Daniel Hunter 1:59:06

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It's Hump Day and we have a Best of 2025 episode but first we revisit Sam's infamous war on Christmas segment on CNN from 200 years ago. Original air date: November 11, 2024. Sam speaks with Daniel Hunter, activist & co-author of the book What if Trump Wins?: An Interactive Pick-Your-Path Adventure. Check out Daniel's book here: https://www.amazon.…

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Religion and body modification; music legend John Butler; exploring Christmas carols 50:21

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The ancient religious significance of body modification in Judaism and Sikhism; a chat with Australian music legend John Butler; the past, present and future of Christmas carols.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Christmas Day Breakfast 2:13:59

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A seasonal lineup of stories from the ABC Religion and Ethics team.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Whales and spirituality; a deep dig into soil; decency in politics; the Catholic faith of a jurist who shaped Australian law 53:58

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For millennia, humans have revered whales as spiritual ancestors and harbingers of fortune and protection; how soil is more than just dirt; whatever happened to decency in politics; and the Catholic faith of the man who wrote the leading judgement in the landmark 1992 Mabo decision.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Religion and migration; in defence of workism 29:56

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People leave their country of birth for many reasons, and often their religion plays a role in why and where they go - we explore some recent trends. Also, is it such a bad thing to invest all one's meaning and identity into work?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The summer I turned binge-y 30:56

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On the eve of Netflix shoveling a fourish-hour chunk of Stranger Things onto Christmas Day, we visit the past, present, and future of binge-dropped television shows. The strategy of releasing an entire season at the same time has been key to taking Netflix from a little startup that used to lend us DVDs in the mail … to a company so big and powerfu…

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Vivek Ramaswamy Says he's Full American~Throw Shade at J.D. Vance & Calls Out Nick Fuentes at TPUSA 25:59

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Vivek Ramaswamy Says he's Full American~Throw Shade at J.D. Vance & Calls Out Nick Fuentes at TPUSA

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Conservative Civil War: Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly & more Respond to Ben Shapiro & TPUSA Chaos 25:30

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Conservative Civil War: Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly & more Respond to Ben Shapiro & TPUSA Chaos

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From Unity to Uproar: Nicki Minaj’s Turning Point USA Interview With Erica Kirk Divides The Barbz 48:13

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From Unity to Uproar: Nicki Minaj’s Turning Point USA Interview With Erica Kirk Divides The Barbz

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Exhibition uncovers stories of the women in Arthur Boyd's family 8:28

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A summer exhibition at the Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales is aiming to tell the story of the women behind Arthur Boyd. It's focusing on the women who encouraged him to become an artist as well as the generations of female artists that came after him. The exhibition is 'The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women'.…

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Bill Shorten's Summer Reading 7:59

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Vice-Chancellor of Canberra University, Bill Shorten shares his summer reading list with Barbara Miller. Summer list: Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order - Ray Dalio The Proving Ground - Michael Connelly The Map That Changed The World - Simon Winchester The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind - Simon Winchester T…

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Dolphin bromances could slow ageing 5:54

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It's nice to have a buddy. And in humans, friendships are associated with longer, healthier lives. That, it turns out, is true of dolphins too. At least as far as the males go.A new study suggests long-term dolphin bromances don't just shape behaviour they may actually slow biological ageing. The research draws on more than forty years of data from…

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How the bondi terror attack is impacting polls 7:20

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There have been many calls for unity in the wake of the Bondi attacks but it's fair to say that hasn't been what we've seen from some politicians this week. There have been protracted debates about whether gun reform is necessary pressure on the federal government to launch a royal commission and accusations from the opposition that Prime Minister …

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James McGrath says he "imagines" the Coalition will support proposed changes to parliamentarians' travel rules, but it needs to see the details 8:11

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The Coalition says the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is "always too little and too late," after he said he'd recommended changes to family travel entitlements for politicians to the Remuneration Tribunal for consideration. Mr Albanese sought advice from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority after almost two weeks of criticism of MPs' u…

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Tony Burke says the government is focused on looking at "what is the best way" to deliver community safety "quickly" after the Bondi attack 13:03

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The government says both the Hate Crimes Database and the National Firearms Register are being "accelerated," after the deadly Bondi terrorist attack. It has announced sweeping reforms to clamp down on antisemitism and committed to strengthening gun laws with the states and territories after the incident.…

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3551 - LAST 2025 LIVE SHOW! Trump Implicated In New Epstein Dump; Bari Weiss's Censorship Fail 2:33:40

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On this final live stream of 2025, we talk about how deeply Trump is implicated in the Epstein files. Also, the Bari Weiss's ham-handed attempts to curry favor with the Trump administration by censcoring journalists she's been installed above. And on the fun half: Benny Johnson compensates, a Canadian zionist equivocates, and more! Today's Sponsors…

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‘Must be examined’: former Home Affairs secretary backs royal commission 9:26

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The federal government is refusing to heed calls for a royal commission into the Bondi shooting despite pressure from the opposition, a former High Court judge and some of its own backbenchers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Final rush for seafood ahead of Christmas 5:00

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It's the last hurrah for the Sydney Fish Market - with just hours left before Christmas to secure vital seafood supplies. It's also just a few weeks before the market is set to move into its new premises a swooping $700 million facility next door in Blackwattle Bay.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Thailand-Cambodia talks scheduled, as border fighting continues 5:15

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Thailand and Cambodia are set to hold military talks later today, as fighting along their border enters a third week. The talks come after a ceasefire brokered earlier this year by ASEAN, the US and China collapsed, with both sides resuming air strikes, rocket-attacks and accusations of new landmines.…

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Trump appoints envoy, stoking new tensions over Greenland 7:17

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US President Donald Trump has sparked a new diplomatic row, after appointing a special envoy to Greenland. Trump says the United States "has to have" the Arctic island for national security, and that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will quote, "lead the charge."By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Breakfast Wrap: Gun, protest laws to tighten in NSW after Bondi attack 26:00

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Mike Sigel - (Mike Sigel’s Billion-Dollar Vision: Inside the Rise of America’s Billiard League) 35:39

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When a true giant of the game speaks, the pool world listens. In this episode of Legends of the Cue, Hall of Fame icon Mike Sigel joins us to unveil the most ambitious billiards initiative in decades—the launch of America’s Billiard League (ABL), coming January 5, 2026. After more than 13 years of development, setbacks, reinvestment, and relentless…

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Mike Sigel - Part 1 (Captain Hook Begins: The Making of Mike Sigel) 33:28

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In this captivating first chapter of our multi-part conversation with Billiard Congress of America Hall of Famer “Captain Hook” Mike Sigel, we step into the origins of one of the greatest cue artists the sport has ever known. Named Billiards Digest’s Greatest Living Player of the 20th Century, Sigel joins Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Mike Gonza…

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Breakfast Wrap: Will a domestic gas reserve lower energy bills? 25:30

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Jane Caro's Summer Reading 10:21

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Author, columnist, broadcaster and social commentator Jane Caro shares her Summer reading list with Barbara Miller. Currently reading: Redbelly Crossing, Candice Fox Summer list: The Watch Tower, Elizabeth HarrowerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why this folk band are returning to their busking roots 6:00

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Melbourne band the Pierce Brothers have just come off a big career high scoring the No.1 Australian album on the ARIA Chart earlier this month for their record 'Moonrise'. Today, the folk rock duo made up of twin brothers Jack and Pat Pierce will be back where it all started busking for loose change on the corner of Swanston and Collins Streets in …

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Heavily armed specialist police presence at Boxing Day Test 6:05

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Things will look a little different at the MCG this week as the Boxing Day Test begins. Members of Victoria Police's Critical Incident Response Team will be deployed as a "highly visible" presence in the wake of the Bondi attack. The specialist police will carry long-arm semi-automatic rifles in a measure Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has des…

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Andrew Wallace says he "cannot understand" why the Prime Minister won't agree to a federal Royal Commission into the Bondi attack 8:43

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The Opposition is calling for a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack... and is continuing to criticise the government's response to the incident. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review of intelligence and law enforcement agencies, to assess whether they have appropriate powers and processes in the wake of the attack.…

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Chris Bowen has criticised Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, saying she's choosing to make "political points" in the wake of the Bondi terror attack 9:50

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The federal government has announced gas producers on Australia's east coast will have to reserve a portion of gas extracted in Australia for local use. The announcement comes as the government continues to respond to the Bondi terror attack, amid calls for a Royal Commission into the incident. Guest: Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and En…

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3550 - Epstein Cover-up & Conservative Crack-up, Continued 2:43:38

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Sam and Emma cover the day's news and politics headlines. Trump's Epstein release continues in scandal. TPUSA becomes a circular firing squad. And on the fun half: More on the TPUSA/Candace Owens/Ben Shapiro/Steve Bannon imbroglio. Also Zohran talks about wealthy problems being addressed and an old Tea Party villain on the failing economy. The Cong…

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Will an east coast domestic gas reservation keep prices down? 8:02

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After months of speculation, the federal government has announced the creation of a domestic gas reservation. The market intervention which Energy Minister Chris Bowen calls "historic" will force companies to set aside as much as a quarter of their gas on the east coast for domestic use. The policy is aimed at putting what the government calls "dow…

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Grape growers welcome industry code of conduct 5:16

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Wine grape growers in Australia have campaigned for two decades for a code of conduct to regulate the sector. Now, the federal government has granted their wish with a mandatory code to come into effect in January 2027. It's a move which many say is crucial for the survival of the industry - amid warnings it may already be too late for some operato…

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Can prawns feel pain and does it matter this Christmas? 4:44

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For so many of us Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without the prawns. This festive season, Australians are again set to dig into millions of kilograms of the crustaceans representing 40 per cent of the country's annual consumption. But some scientists are urging a rethink, claiming the latest research shows that crustaceans are sentient — and …

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Japan approves restart of world's largest nuclear plant 5:50

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Japan has cleared the way to restart the world's biggest nuclear power plant, almost 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. The Niigata regional assembly has voted to allow the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant to resume operations. It was among 54 reactors shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi plant. Guest: Tony Irw…

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How to Find the Best Value Stock Screens for 2026 31:51

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Avoid value traps in 2026. Buy value stocks that have earnings growth. (0:30) - How To Find The Best Value Stocks For Your Portfolio (11:20) - Tracey's Top Stock Picks: Small Cap Stock Screener (29:25) - Episode Roundup: VSTS, INGN, RWT [email protected]

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Israel approves 19 new West Bank settlements 7:29

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Israel has approved 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move the government says is aimed at blocking the creation of a Palestinian state. The decision has been condemned internationally, with critics warning it further undermines any chance of a two-state solution.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Breakfast Wrap: Thousands unite to mourn Bondi victims 25:30

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Coverage and analysis of national and international events.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation