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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos disc ...
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In a world that’s on fire, what is the role of art? What can music actually…do? Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed? In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy' traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state—cr ...
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lemonparty

ben avery

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show with ben avery, devan costa and jace avery. voted best new comedy podcast by the new york times. past guests include barack obama, travis scott, and james corden. bonus episodes: patreon.com/lemonparty website: https://www.lemonparty.life/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlbiNZoV2RpNygeOQZnQ0Q
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Every Tuesday and Thursday morning on the Political Breakfast podcast, veteran Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson, and Republican strategist Brian Robinson deliver Georgia’s best analysis of local politics with a weekly dose of informed, respectful and lively discussion. During Georgia’s state legislative session, Political Breakfast presents the pop-up podcast Gold Dome Scramble every Friday morning as host Lisa Rayam talks with reporters Sam Gringlas and Ra ...
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I’m Zeke, a doctor, a Pennsylvanian and unapologetic supporter of Democratic values. You might have seen me on social media working my ass off for Democrats and meeting some pretty amazing people along the way - like President Barack Obama and Governor Josh Shapiro. For years, I’ve knocked thousands of doors all over Pennsylvania and poured my heart and soul into supporting candidates and causes that make a difference—from local school board races to national elections. The personal is polit ...
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Pod Save America

Crooked Media

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Pod Save America is a no-bullshit conversation about politics hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer, and Tommy Vietor. It cuts through the noise to break down the week’s news and helps people figure out what matters and how they can help. They’re regularly joined by journalists, activists, politicians, entertainers, and world leaders. You can watch on YouTube or listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribe to Friends of the Pod! Your subscription ma ...
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The Wonder of Stevie

Higher Ground, Pineapple Street Studios

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The year 1972 saw the beginning of a five-year span in which Stevie Wonder released five groundbreaking, critically acclaimed albums, garnering him over half a dozen Grammys and over 10 million albums sold, securing his place as one of the most important American musicians and songwriters in history. For the first time, uncover the untold story of an extraordinary artistic journey that shaped the greatest creative era in popular music history. Featuring in-depth musical and cultural analysis ...
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Citation Needed

Citation Needed Media

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The podcast where we choose a subject, read a single Wikipedia article about it, and pretend we're experts. Because this is the internet, and that's how it works now.
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COINTELBRO

Barack Lesnar

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An improv comedy podcast that isn't afraid to get deep into politics, relationships, life, entertainment, and so much more. You also never know what you'll be able to witness with the COINTELBRO surveillance system, or our guests consisting of amateur and professional improv performers! Visit our website www.cointelbro.net. This isn't your ordinary podcast, and we aren't seeking just any ordinary listeners! Follow us on IG: @Cointelbroshow Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com ...
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The Power Of Food

Stacy Seslowsky & Leah Grace Barack

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Evidence-based nutrition and health information that focuses on addressing the underlying cause of disease and imbalance in the body using a functional medicine approach and food as medicine. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Be sure to discuss any diet, supplement, or lifestyle changes with your doctor or nutritionist.
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#TWIBNATION

TWiB! Media, LLC

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The official on-demand feed for #TWIBnation. Shows including @TWIBprime w/ @elonjames WHITE, #IHHMCY and #DGPOD, the official Daddy Game Proper Podcast.
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The Story

The Times

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One remarkable story, told in depth, daily. Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Renegades: Born in the USA is a series of conversations between President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen about their lives, music, and enduring love of America—despite all its challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s Barack Obama’s #1 piece of advice for young people? “Just learn how to get stuff done.” Whether we’re young or more seasoned, we can all get better at this essential skill. So let’s find out how people do, in fact, get stuff done.
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What the Skit

Andrew Morris

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“Ridiculous, funny, and a complete waste of time!” Former President of the United States Barack Obama The above quote (might not be an exact quote…he may not have even heard the show) tells you everything you need to know about this sketch comedy podcast. Our goal is to make our audience laugh using unique, clever, groundbreaking, amazingly innovative… Who are we kidding?! If you like penis and fart jokes then this will probably be one of your new favorite podcasts.
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David Plouffe, former President Barack Obama’s campaign manager and White House Senior Advisor, takes a deep dive into key states in the crucial midterm elections - and what it will take to win them. Plouffe’s guests are key operatives, local political reporters and independent pollsters, who don’t just have opinions about what is happening–they know what is happening, because they are the ones in the arena.
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Kamala: Next in Line

Wondery | MSNBC

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With Kamala Harris at the center of the 2024 Presidential election, it’s time to listen to this series that goes deep into her rise to the pinnacle of national politics. From Wondery and MSNBC, host Joy Reid paints an intimate and immersive portrait of Kamala Harris’ journey, from her humble roots to becoming the first Black woman elected Vice-President. From Oakland to Howard University, from California to Washington D.C., experience Kamala’s story as it has never been told before, and gain ...
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5-Minute Videos are the flagship viral product that put PragerU on the map. They take the best ideas from the best minds and distill them into five focused minutes. Listen to hundreds of 5-Minute Videos to get reliable, truthful information about politics, economics, history, and America. These educational, entertaining videos, which are Judeo-Christian at their core and promote the values of liberty, economic freedom, and limited government, have been changing the hearts and minds of millio ...
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Off the Path

Davis Dunavin

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For Davis Dunavin, being a journalist is a little bit like being a cross between a wandering storyteller and a detective. For nearly eight years, he's set sail to learn about pirate history, hiked the Appalachian Trail, spent the night in Lizzie Borden's house and browsed the books in Mark Twain's library, all in search of the hidden stories buried in everyday places across the Northeast.This season on Off The Path, he digs deep to explore the origins of things that are ubiquitous, Teddy Roo ...
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Keith Burr and Paul Ober interview Wayward stereo patrons and friends in a no punches pulled, off the wall interview show. Things are off to a great start. In the first episode, well "bonus" episode we had the Barack Obama of masturbation. That alone should garner a listen. From there we spend way too much time talking abt Bill "Puddin Pop" Cosby, how to effectively fight your way through a school, and who you would choose to punch in real life between Betty White and The Rock. These are onl ...
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History Is Relevant

Robert Brent Toplin

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This podcast links the past to the present. The programs seek new perspectives on current events by examining the history that brought us to where we are today. The host, Robert Brent Toplin, is a university-based professor of history. He has published a dozen books and more than 200 articles, and he has commented on history, politics, and film in several nationally broadcast television and radio programs.
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Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations. Marc's probing, comprehensive interview style allows guests to express themselves in ways listeners have never heard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Presidential Fight Club

Presidential Fight Club

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Historians have ranked U.S. presidents on leadership, economic management, and pursuing justice, but they have never asked themselves which one could beat up all the others. This show will change that. Hosted by two history professors—James Early and Scott Rank—this is an NCAA-style tournament in which all presidents fight each other one-on-one until there is one champion. You'll see Barack Obama fight William Howard Taft (who literally weights twice as much), Abraham Lincoln try to knock th ...
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Join YouTube megastar Tyler Oakley for a moderated conversation and audience Q&A about Snervous Tyler Oakley. Directed by Amy Rice (By the People: The Election of Barack Obama), the documentary follows the life and career of the 26-year-old digital icon—from the first video he uploaded in 2007 as a freshman at Michigan State—to his sold-out Slumber Party tour.
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A laid-back, laugh-packed podcast about life on (and off) the track circuit. Join former pro runners Eric Jenkins (2x NCAA champion and World Championship qualifier) and Aisha Praught-Leer (2x Olympian and Jamaican national record holder) as they swap stories, spill tea and not taking themselves too seriously about the world of running. Nothing’s off-limits. Think of it as your group chat with fast friends. Whether you're a die-hard track nerd or just here for the vibes, this is your new fav ...
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The Speech Guys

The Speech Guys

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We're your newest old friends. Grab a seat around our fire and pour your favorite whiskey (if you're 21!). Let's catch up over life's nagging questions that have never gone away. Speeches or speech topics you want us to cover in an episode or series? Send your requests to Mike at [email protected]!
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Don’t Do Stupid 💩

Jeshua Frees and Christina Frees

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Barack Obamas Foreign policy was “Don’t Do Stupid Shit”. We didn’t steal this from him but we discovered it as we were researching for the pod. Moms always said this to Jesh and his friends when they were around. Getting to know people, where they come from, and what experiences have shaped them is kinda what this whole thing is about. Foreign policy is how you interact with the world and people who are different and come from different ways of life. This kinda sums up all of life’s interact ...
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Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, breathless media narratives, and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the headlines: from the fringes of the resistance, to the marrow of MAGA, to the many people who’ve found ...
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Oz Pearlman has guessed Joe Rogan's pin number, freaked out Barack Obama, mind-read Howard Stern’s secret afterlife password and left Richard Branson staring into the middle distance. But behind the viral moments is a former Wall Street analyst who insists there’s nothing supernatural in what he does, just psychology, pattern-spotting and a lifetim…
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75% of the Speech Guys report for podcasting duty. Ross is out hunting. Matt, Landon, and Mike go hunting for great ideas about President Obama's 2010 Father's Day speech. Come on and climb inside and see if they found any. As usual, the Speech Guys are best served with a cold drink. Episode thumbnail comes from Time.com. The full transcript of Pre…
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On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author. Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. B…
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The Dangerous Ones deliver a Christmas story with teeth, truth, and laughs. Become a Dangerous Ones Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGqOl-QNQJZaNVG3d0lLMYA/join Add The Dangerous Ones Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-the-feed/id1852852466 Support the Dangerous Ones Network: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/t…
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was erroneously believed that there were "canals" on the planet Mars. These were a network of long straight lines in the equatorial regions from 60° north to 60° south latitude on Mars, observed by astronomers using early telescopes without photography. They were first described by the Italian astro…
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The writers Charles Duhigg, Cal Newport, and Anna Wiener join Tyler Foggatt for a conversation about artificial intelligence and the promises, myths, and anxieties surrounding it. The discussion was recorded before a live audience at The New Yorker Festival this fall. They explore the gap between Silicon Valley’s sweeping claims and what generative…
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. When James Coney's son Charlie missed milestone after milestone, he knew something wasn't right. It would take 12 years before one phone call would change their lives. They learned that, not only was the…
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The Grandaddy Files | lemonparty 165Jace and Ben find out who their great great great grandfather is in Texas, Devan holds nothing back on the Rob Reiner slaying, they get pissed off at a black guy on tiktok, and the spirit of Dye shall be upon this.. this week on lemonparty.https://www.lemonparty.life/https://lucy.co/lemon use code lemonbonus epis…
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Who is Gregory Bovino? For months, the Border Patrol Commander-at-Large led agents through Chicago on an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign, while making sure his noticeably uncovered face was in front of as many cameras as possible.But there’s very little information online about Bovino’s background, his experience, or his rise to overnig…
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Bainbridge, GA born/raised recording artist, AgnsBill, sits down with DJ Smallz for over 78 minutes, opening up about his past amongst a variety of topics. This interview was filmed on 11/14/25. This interview contains opinions and ideas of the interviewee. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The viewer or listener shoul…
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As the first year of Trump 2.0 limps to a close, it's time to celebrate 2025’s worst takes and funniest moments with The Pundies, Pod Save America's annual awards show! Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy, joined by producer Elijah Cone, debate which political beef of 2024 was the most entertaining, which Trump administration official should be anointed "T…
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In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in April. Recreational use of the Class B drug ketamine doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police. This podcast was brought to you thanks to t…
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It’s another holiday-adjacent, slightly sleep-deprived episode of Off The Rails as Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer check in from opposite ends of the country. Eric is fresh off Donovan Brazier’s wedding, while Aisha is deep in Midwest holiday chaos. We're always "one coffee away from a menti-b." In this episode: – The fallout from the Grand Sla…
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The Republican Susan Collins has held one of Maine’s Senate seats for nearly thirty years, and Democrats, in trying to take it away from her, have a lot at stake. Graham Platner, a combat veteran, political activist, and small-business owner who has never served in office, seemed to check many boxes for a progressive upstart. Platner, who says he a…
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Summary In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Jill Zipin, the founder and chair of Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania (DJOP). They discuss Jill's journey in political activism, the founding of DJOP, and the importance of grassroots organizing. Jill shares personal stories, her upbringing, and how her experiences in civil …
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You probably don't need reminding how much of a mess our prisons are at the moment - run-down, overcrowded and sometimes with a revolving door for prisoners who reoffend. One of the charities supported by this year’s Times and Sunday Times Christmas appeal is Switchback, who’ve had great success at helping ex-offenders to ‘go straight’ when they le…
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In the 1850s stories about desperate runaway slaves trying to evade capture in the northern states aroused sympathy for the fugitives and stoked anti-slavery sentiment. A related impact seems to be taking shape in our times. Videos showing the tragic experiences of undocumented immigrants grabbed by ICE agents are provoking negative responses from …
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Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and chief of staff to President Obama, joins Tommy to discuss where he thinks the Democratic Party went wrong in 2024, why he's advocating for a blanket social media ban for children under 16, and to reflect on the foreign policy decisions from the Obama era that have shaped the 21st century. Then, Tommy asks R…
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In this emotionally resonant end of year episode, we take a deep dive into some of most iconic figures we lost in 2025. From the beloved British actress Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for her incredible performance as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, to the pioneering primatologist, Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research at Gombe Str…
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It's the weekend before Christmas and millions of people around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas. For many, it's feels like he's always been there, but where exactly did he come from? Turns out, it's been a pretty wild ride for Old Saint Nick, one that involves prostitution in the 3rd century, pagan winter feasting, an…
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Married mother of two Kristin Cabot speaks for the first time about being caught on a kisscam embracing her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert. The video went viral as people wrongly suspected adultery between a tech CEO and his head of HR, drawing online mockery, abuse and threats. In a Times exclusive, our chief US reporter Josie Ens…
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The whole podcastin' gang is here to close out season six. The task at hand? Weave together Christmas (excuse me, Advent!) and the Straussian Moment (do we even know what that is yet after four episodes?). Ross lines it up with a speech by Pope Benedict from 2010 and Mike, Landon, and Matt take their turns at the tee. Read the speech here: https://…
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Vanity Fair publishes a candid interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in which she makes eye-popping admissions about Trump, Elon Musk, and many more. Trump interrupts the season finale of Survivor to deliver an angry, meandering primetime address on the economy, and the administration moves closer to war with Venezuela, announcing a…
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Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead last Sunday. His son has been charged with their murder. It’s seen an outpouring of emotion from Hollywood and across the world, but one person’s response was less than complimentary: Donald Trump. So what does the President’s latest incursion into Hollywood politics mean for the mo…
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On today's Political Breakfast, someone paid millions for a new attack ad against Republican Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, to wound him in the 2026 primary race for Georgia governor. Jones is the frontrunner in the race, and has President Trump's endorsement. There's speculation that whoever DID pay, has to be someone on the inside of Georgia's G…
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Are President Trump’s tariffs illegal? Will the independence of federal agencies be a thing of the past? Is birthright citizenship about to be taken away? These are just a few of the consequential questions before a Supreme Court that's hell-bent on destroying obstacles to President Trump's executive power. Alex talks to two plaintiffs at the cente…
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This week, Wes and Todd talk with Lauren Tresp, Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Southwest Contemporary Magazine. Lauren discusses her background and education, moving to Santa Fe, working in galleries, spirituality and religion, artificial intelligence, art criticism and writing, critical thinking, The Magazine and the genesis of Southwes…
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This week, MI6 and the UK military issued a stark warning: Britain is already on the front line against Russia. And Moscow’s tactics – from drone warfare to cyber attacks and sowing disinformation – are growing more sophisticated and aggressive. But is the UK taking the threat seriously enough? A former British army general explains what conflict w…
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The New Yorker staff writer Isaac Chotiner joins Tyler Foggatt to reflect on several of the most notable interviews he conducted in 2025. They discuss competing theories about the origins of political violence over the past year, how to understand President Trump’s approach to power in his second term, and the challenges of covering an Administrati…
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The Field of the Cloth of Gold (French: Camp du Drap d'Or, pronounced [kɑ̃ dy dʁa d‿ɔʁ]) was a summit meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France from 7 to 24 June 1520. Held at Balinghem, between Ardres in France and Guînes in the English Pale of Calais, it was an opulent display of wealth by both kings.[1]…
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Thousands of resident doctors are going on strike today despite a flu outbreak which is already putting hospitals under pressure. The NHS says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” in the run up to Christmas, so will the health service be able to cope? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.…
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