Best Brainwash Projects Podcasts (2025)

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Falling Behind: How to talk with boys 54:24

21m ago54:24

54:24

A bonus episode in our series "Falling Behind: The Miseducation of America's Boys." Dr. Kevin Simon, attending pediatric psychiatrist at Boston Children’s Hospital, shares his experience and expertise in a conversation recorded on stage at WBUR CitySpace.By WBUR

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Hong Kong, 5 years after mass protests 43:12

19m ago43:12

43:12

Between 2019 and 2020, nearly 2 million people took to the streets of Hong Kong to fight legislation that could give Chinese authorities the power to criminalize dissent. It's been 5 years since China passed the so-called national security law. How has Hong Kong changed?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Culture warrior 37:37

5h ago37:37

37:37

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how political activist Christopher Rufo became one of the most influential voices in conservative politics today.By WBUR

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How the cybersecurity industry is trying to keep up with foreign threat actors 44:56

21h ago44:56

44:56

American companies are being targeted by foreign spies, ransomware groups and even fake job applicants from North Korea. One cybersecurity firm speaks out about the threats they're seeing and how they're combating them.By WBUR

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114 Steve Taylor - Squint 2:38:34

1d ago2:38:34

2:38:34

https://www.instagram.com/excompod/ https://open.spotify.com/show/5WYfTqA2EK48nfcdC1PL8S?si=507d06949fe24d29By Clifton Stuckey

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What the loss of international students could mean for the U.S. 44:15

2d ago44:15

44:15

The Trump administration is clamping down on foreign students who want to attend American universities – and the schools that admit them. What that could mean for innovation and enterprise in the U.S. and around the world.By WBUR

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Who are the new deportation police? 45:53

3d ago45:53

45:53

The White House is demanding that ICE make 3,000 arrests per day – and it's pulling in agents from the FBI and the DEA to help. How Trump's push for mass deportations is reshaping U.S. law enforcement.By WBUR

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The history and science behind why we're all vulnerable to brainwashing 46:24

4d ago46:24

46:24

We tend to associate “brainwashing” with cults and hostages, but author and science historian Rebecca Lemov says it can happen to anyone. Her new book “The Instability of Truth" explores the history and science of brainwashing and what it can teach us with misinformation on the rise.By WBUR

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President Trump’s proposed 'Golden Dome' vs. the laws of physics 45:43

7d ago45:43

45:43

Trump’s space-based missile defense system. Could it protect the country against a nuclear attack, or is it technically impossible?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: The basic disturbance of the 21st century 38:19

7d ago38:19

38:19

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on how the impact of AI in the 21st century could be more disruptive to the workforce than mass production was in the 20th century.By WBUR

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The Israeli government’s true goal in Gaza 47:03

8d ago47:03

47:03

Israel's government recently voted to ramp up the war in Gaza. A food blockade starved Gazans for months. And critical voices internationally, and within Israel itself, are rising. What do Israel’s government and its people want now in Gaza?By WBUR

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Is animal testing even needed anymore? 46:13

9d ago46:13

46:13

Running tests on lab rats, mice and other species is an integral part of biomedical research. Now, some say artificial intelligence and other technologies could soon make the practice obsolete.By WBUR

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The federal takeover of Rikers Island 43:05

10d ago43:05

43:05

New York City has lost control of its jails. In May, a federal judge ruled that the city’s jails, including Rikers Island, will now be run by a manager who will report directly to the court. What’s next for one of the country’s largest and most notorious facilities?By WBUR

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The long-term effects of nuclear waste in St. Louis 45:54

11d ago45:54

45:54

For decades, kids in St. Louis County caught crawdads in Coldwater Creek, made mudpies, went swimming -- and were exposed to nuclear waste. Hear the story of how St. Louis became a dumping ground for radioactive waste generated by the Manhattan Project.By WBUR

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How YouTube transformed our world 46:10

14d ago46:10

46:10

YouTube turns 20 this year. The platform now hosts 20 billion videos, and lets basically anyone, anywhere on Earth, create, share and watch. How has YouTube changed us?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Making America safe for cancer 39:15

14d ago39:15

39:15

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the Environmental Protection Agency’s new mission under the leadership of its new administrator, Lee Zeldin.By WBUR

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Steph Curry, 'Moreyball' and the NBA's 3-point revolution 46:13

15d ago46:13

46:13

NBA teams have nearly tripled the number of 3-point attempts since the turn of the century. Fans now say it's hurting the game. Is the NBA taking too many 3s?By WBUR

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113 Disciple - My Daddy Can Whip Your Daddy 1:35:35

15d ago1:35:35

1:35:35

We did it! After a long, slow descent into Christian music-induced madness, we've finally found where the sea floor drops off into oblivion thanks to an album so aggressively dull, so devoid of anything resembling intrigue or artistic value, that it’s left us staring into the yawning void of our own psychosis. Congratulations to Christian music’s c…

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The push to eliminate honors programs in schools 45:57

16d ago45:57

45:57

In an effort to reduce inequality in education outcomes, some school districts are removing honors classes or other programs for high achievers. Some students, parents and teachers say the push to "de-track" or "de-level" classrooms is limiting learning for everyone.By WBUR

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The struggle to update America's aging air traffic control system 46:32

17d ago46:32

46:32

The Trump administration says it's going to modernize air traffic control equipment. Many administrations before have promised the same thing. So why hasn't it happened?By WBUR

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The power of solitude 42:11

18d ago42:11

42:11

Rebroadcast: Being alone often gets a bad rap. But research shows alone time can actually boost overall well-being, increasing our emotional regulation, contentment and creativity.By WBUR

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How AI is changing the job marketplace 43:42

21d ago43:42

43:42

AI is playing a larger role in the job hunting and hiring process. It helps job seekers fine-tune their resumes and cover letters, and employers winnow down applicants. But the new technology isn’t getting it all right.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Chainsaw 40:27

22d ago40:27

40:27

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty assesses what Elon Musk and his Department of Government of Efficiency have achieved as Musk’s appointment as special government employee is due to expire.By WBUR

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What life is really like in El Salvador under Bukele’s 'iron fist' 44:39

22d ago44:39

44:39

El Salvador was once the murder capital of the world. Now under President Nayib Bukele, it’s safer than Canada. But with 2% of its population locked up -- what is the real cost of this newfound safety?By WBUR

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Trump and trickle-down corruption 43:42

23d ago43:42

43:42

A $400 million jet from Qatar. His own crypto coin. Is President Donald Trump normalizing corruption?By WBUR

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Inside the wrongful conviction of Ben Spencer 42:05

24d ago42:05

42:05

No witnesses. No physical evidence. An ironclad alibi. Nevertheless, a Texas jury sentenced Ben Spencer to life in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Journalist and author Barbara Bradley Hagerty shares what it took to set Spencer free.By WBUR

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What happens when you train your AI on AI-generated data? 45:42

25d ago45:42

45:42

AI companies say they are running out of high-quality data to train their models on. But they might have a solution: data generated by artificial intelligence systems themselves. The pros and cons of synthetic data.By WBUR

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Protecting from harm or censorship? Policing educational material in Texas 43:48

28d ago43:48

43:48

Texas state legislature just passed a bill that would send doctors, teachers, librarians and more to jail if they provide kids with "harmful" materials. But who decides what's harmful, and what's not?By WBUR

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The Jackpod: Stephen Miller and the wages of ostracism 39:21

29d ago39:21

39:21

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the life and experiences of the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and their connection with Trumpism.By WBUR

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India and Pakistan on the brink of war. Again. 44:43

29d ago44:43

44:43

A ceasefire deal has put a pause on conflict between India and Pakistan. But experts say the two nuclear powers have a lot to work out if the Kashmir region is to move toward long-term peace.By WBUR

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112 Black Cherry Soda - Grin 1:28:18

29d ago1:28:18

1:28:18

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The challenges facing the first-ever American pope 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

The world's 1.4 billion Catholics have a new pope, Leo XIV. But the church he now leads is far from unified. What does the global Catholic Church want from a new pope -- and can he deliver it?By WBUR

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What is Tren de Aragua? The criminal organization's origins, activities and reach within the U.S. 45:56

1M ago45:56

45:56

The Biden administration first labeled Venezuelan gang as a multi-national criminal organization. President Trump has now put Tren de Aragua at the center of the debate over immigration and deportation. But will his methods neutralize the threat Tren de Aragua poses to the U.S.?By WBUR

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fuck Spotify 1:32

1M ago1:32

1:32

If you listen to our podcast on Spotify, it might be time to change thatBy Clifton Stuckey

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How the Trump administration's defense policies are affecting women in service 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

As the U.S. military faces a recruiting crisis, women have been consistent enlistees into America’s armed forces. So why is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceling a program supporting them?By WBUR

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How closely is Trump following the Project 2025 blueprint? 43:39

1M ago43:39

43:39

The vast majority of Trump’s executive orders have come from The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, and the so-called "America First" plan. How the Trump administration is turning Project 2025 and the so-called 'America First' agenda into reality.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: The past is a foreign country 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on what President Trump does and doesn’t know about U.S. history and what that means for the country today.By WBUR

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Feeding America's insatiable appetite for lumber 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

The Trump administration wants to expand the American lumber industry by logging more trees in national forests and raising tariffs on lumber imports. The impact that could have on the domestic timber industry.By WBUR

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Trump's push to shrink FEMA 46:35

1M ago46:35

46:35

Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last year. President Donald Trump promised North Carolinians he wouldn’t forget them. But recently, Trump's FEMA rejected the state's request for extended relief funding.By WBUR

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The real story of REAL ID 46:06

1M ago46:06

46:06

Starting May 7, you will have to have a REAL ID to board a U.S. domestic flight. But so much has changed in the 20 years since Real ID was first proposed, is REAL ID 20 years out-of-date?By WBUR

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Did 'An Abundance of Caution' during COVID do more harm than good for America's students? 46:22

1M ago46:22

46:22

Millions of healthy children didn't set foot in a classroom for more than a year during the COVID pandemic. Journalist David Zweig says those school closures may have done more harm than good.By WBUR

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The real story of birthright citizenship 46:47

1M ago46:47

46:47

President Trump believes that if you're born in the United States, you should not automatically be a citizen. Historian Heather Cox Richardson says Trump is willfully misinterpreting American history and the Constitution.By WBUR

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The Jackpod: All Americans 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the centrality of the rule of law in the U.S. And the findings of a Pew Research poll that 88% of Americans believe that President Trump should follow Supreme Court orders.By WBUR

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The transformation of Austin, Texas 45:56

1M ago45:56

45:56

Austin, Texas was known as a funky, liberal haven in a deep red state. Now, there’s big tech money pouring in and huge growth. How has life changed there?By WBUR

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111 Puller - Sugarless 2:00:41

1M ago2:00:41

2:00:41

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Will the FDA's proposed food dye ban make kids healthier? 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Skittles, Mountain Dew Baja Blast. These foods all contain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes the FDA wants to phase out by the end of next year. Will the ban change American eating habits?By WBUR

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Why some are calling Tesla vandalism 'domestic terrorism' 46:39

2M ago46:39

46:39

The Tesla Takedown protests have been mostly peaceful, but there have been a few incidents of vandalism and even property destruction. Now, Elon Musk and his allies are calling the entire protest movement "domestic terrorism." Is that a fair label?By WBUR

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The 'money ladies' take stock of our current economy 45:27

2M ago45:27

45:27

Tariffs, mortgage rates, clashes with the fed – all make for uncertainty in the economy. On Point’s “Money Ladies” Michelle Singletary and Rana Foroohar join us to talk about your money, the global economy and America’s future.By WBUR

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Ask the ethicist: How to create guardrails for the AI age 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

Will AI devastate humanity or uplift it? Philosopher Christopher DiCarlo's new book examines how we can navigate when AI surpasses human capacity.By WBUR

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'U.S. let go of my hand that it had extended to help': Afghan refugees on promises broken under Trump 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

The immigration status of Afghans who helped the U.S. government is in jeopardy under the latest Trump crackdowns. How that impacts Afghan refugees and their families already in the U.S. and those stuck abroad.By WBUR

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