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Critics at Large is a weekly culture podcast from The New Yorker. Every Thursday, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss current obsessions, classic texts they’re revisiting with fresh eyes, and trends that are emerging across books, television, film, and more. The show runs the gamut of the arts and pop culture, with lively, surprising conversations about everything from Salman Rushdie to “The Real Housewives.” Through rigorous analysis and behind-the ...
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48 Hours

CBS News

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“48 Hours” uncovers the narrative behind crime and justice cases that have left a lasting mark on society. Award-winning CBS News correspondents thoughtfully examine the complexities of each crime by transporting you to the heart of the investigation through key evidence and gripping interviews with critical figures from the case. The unmatched reporting has made a tangible difference in countless lives, leading to the exoneration of wrongly convicted individuals and the reopening — and reso ...
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Faster, Film Critic! is a podcast about movies. Jordan Hadfield, Kolter Bethurem, and Chase Fugal discuss both new films and old with weekly commentary that drives faster than your other podcasts. Get in! We're going cinephile'n!
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In this monthly podcast, Jon and Marcus discuss everything you need to know about Fantasy Critic. They breakdown the year's releases, discuss the news and predict review scores - all through a Fantasy Critic lens. Blue Sky: @hypefactor.bsky.social Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat (www.zapsplat.com)
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Linoleum Knife

Dave White / Alonso Duralde

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They're married, they're movie critics, and they have opinions. Join Dave White (Movies.com) and Alonso Duralde (TheWrap, What the Flick?!) for a weekly discussion of cinema and random stuff. Lots of random stuff.
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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards discuss football's biggest stories. From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes. With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs. Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournamen ...
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CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
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Data Skeptic

Kyle Polich

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The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the like, all from the perspective of applying critical thinking and the scientific method to evaluate the veracity of claims and efficacy of approaches.
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Intellectual, beer-fueled discussion about movies. Each episode we bring in new guests to talk about their favourite movie genres, share their favourite audio clips, describe themselves using movie characters, and ultimately to get in a fight with us by end of each episode. Instagram: thefanandthecritic
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The Critics Club by Ranting Media

Ranting Media, Geoff Stevens, David Feldman, Jim Keel

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Friends come and meet once a month at the Critics Club to discuss their favorite movies, tv shows, video games and much more. Some are more right than others, but that’s half the fun. Join Jim, David and Geoff as they duke it out over their latest opinions.
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On each episode of Critically Speaking, your host, Dr. Therese Markow, interviews foremost experts in a range of fields. We discuss, in everyday language that we all can understand, fundamental issues that impact our health, our society, and our planet. Join our weekly journey where we separate fact from fantasy for topics both current and controversial.
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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal

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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to [email protected]
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EMCrit FOAM Feed

Scott D. Weingart, MD FCCM

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Help me fill in the blanks of the practice of ED Critical Care. In this podcast, we discuss all things related to the crashing, critically ill patient in the Emergency Department. Find the show notes at emcrit.org.
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A Meal of Thorns

The Ancillary Review of Books

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A critical book club from the Ancillary Review of Books. Host Jake Casella Brookins invites writers, scholars, and critics to discuss thorny works of science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative genres.
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The Bearing

Daily Trust

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In-depth analysis and critical discussion on important issues, how they affect people, their potential to change lives, and what needs to be done to influence outcomes.
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Tactical Tangents

Tactical Tangents

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Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversation about all things tactical for public safety, military, and concerned citizens. Join us to hear lessons learned about decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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Morphin' Buddies

Kacey Czosnowski and Gianni Damaia

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Two film graduates read the Animorphs books and dive into the themes and lessons of each book, deciding on what to keep and change should it get re-vamped as a tv series.
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Baconsale

Baconsale LLC

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A comedian, a movie critic, and a barber walk into a family-friendly pop culture podcast to humorously discuss movies, music, TV, food, video games & more!
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Dive into the world of skepticism, activism, and current events with The Line Has a Podcast. Hosted by Jimmy Snow, Alyssa Ljub, and Promise (Eve Was Framed), this twice-weekly podcast explores the stories shaping our world through thoughtful discussion, humor, and a commitment to critical thinking.
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Movies vs. Capitalism

Movies vs. Capitalism

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MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens and the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a movie and the ideological messages baked into it.
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Rethinking Palestine

Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network

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Rethinking Palestine is a podcast from Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a transnational think tank that brings together Palestinians from across the globe to produce critical policy analysis and craft visions for a liberated, self-determined future. Host Yara Hawari engages with a range of Palestinian analysts to discuss recent developments and long-standing questions facing Palestinians worldwide.
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The Critical Media Studies podcast discusses the interplay of technology and culture from an academic perspective. In each episode we consider the work of a prominent thinker in the field of critical media studies and discuss the implications of their work in relation to other thinkers and in light of current social contexts.
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CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.
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Watch This!

Paul Klein, Alex Bello, Stephanie Caplano

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Welcome to Watch This! A movie review and discussion podcast hosted by film critic, Paul Klein, film aficionado, Alex Bello, and Stephanie Caplano, an English Lit major dipping her toes into the filmic arts. Join us each week for a breezy, fun-filled, discussion as we tackle one film per episode, often chosen at random by our sentient bowl: Beau.
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EMS 20/20

Long Pause Media | FlightBridgeED

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EMS 20/20 is podcast hosted by two experienced Paramedics. Spencer Oliver and Christopher Pfingsten discuss real calls run by real responders and pull out the lessons you won't find in a text book. This podcast is aimed at Paramedic students, seasoned Paramedics looking to refresh, or any one interested in a deeper dive into pre-hospital health care.
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Checkpoint Chat

Checkpoint Chat

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Checkpoint Chat is an invitation to an all new gaming conversation. Hosted by seasoned writers Alessandro Barbosa (Gamespot, Critical Hit) and Matthew Figueira (Critical Hit), indulge yourself in discussion about games being played right now, weekly news and conversations with you, a listener.
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Good Times Great Movies

Douglas McCambridge & Jamie Lorello

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Every other Friday, Doug McCambridge and Jamie Lorello discuss a film from the 1980s. Some are films we haven't seen since we were kids and offer a fresh perspective. Others are films we've never seen before but probably should have. Do they hold up? Are they classics? Or would these films just be better off having been lost to time?
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A film discussion podcast from Trevor T. Trujillo, critic and journalist) and Matt Foster (comedian and critic). Join Matt and Trevor at the conceptual Nighthawks cafe as they sit down and talk good movies, bad movies, classic films of yesteryear, modern masterpieces, and the weird indie films you may not have heard of (BUT SHOULD)!
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Unspooled

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm

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Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.
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Christ the Center

Reformed Forum

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Christ the Center is an audio program centered on Christian reformed theology. In each episode a group of informed panelists discuss important issues and stimulate listeners to critical thinking and a better understanding of reformed doctrine designed to yield godly living.
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The Almost Awakened Podcast is planning out a “Opposing Viewpoints” series and in this first episode of our new Opposing Viewpoints series, Bill shares a recent confrontation he had with a Mormon apologist—an exchange where both sides walked away feeling the other had acted in bad faith. Together, Bill and Teresa unpack the experience, steelman the…
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Showgirls Directed by Paul Verhoeven Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Gina Gershon, and Kyle McLachlan Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She quickly befriends Molly (Gina Ravera), who works at the high-profile Stardust Hotel, and lands a job at a seedy strip club. A chance meeting …
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Why are Newcastle getting better and better as the season gets going? Was Erling Haaland right to be “** off” after Man City conceded a late equaliser against Monaco? Who out of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland is the best striker in World Football? Gary and Alan also discuss Arsenal making it two wins from two in the Champions League a…
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The Trump administration plans to launch ‘TrumpRx,’ a website operated by the federal government which would sell discounted drugs directly to consumers. Is this initiative being driven by politics and not by facts? Plus, Pfizer makes a commitment to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. in exchange for a reprieve from tariffs for three years. Learn…
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Mormon apologists lean on chiasmus as one of their strongest evidences for the Book of Mormon. Radio Free Mormon takes us through a fascinating exercise, demonstrating that chiasmus also appears in . . . Radio Free Mormon podcasts! If chiasmus in the Book of Mormon proves it was written by ancient Hebrews, what does chiasmus in RFM prove? This epis…
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Mormon apologists lean on chiasmus as one of their strongest evidences for the Book of Mormon. Radio Free Mormon takes us through a fascinating exercise, demonstrating that chiasmus also appears in . . . Radio Free Mormon podcasts! If chiasmus in the Book of Mormon proves it was written by ancient Hebrews, what does chiasmus in RFM prove? This epis…
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Mormonism Live uncovers the explosive history of the Reed Smoot Hearings (1904–1907)—a time when Mormon leaders, including President Joseph F. Smith, were forced to testify under oath before the United States Senate. What happens when prophets, seers, and revelators can no longer hide behind the pulpit and instead must answer blunt questions from s…
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Mormonism Live uncovers the explosive history of the Reed Smoot Hearings (1904–1907)—a time when Mormon leaders, including President Joseph F. Smith, were forced to testify under oath before the United States Senate. What happens when prophets, seers, and revelators can no longer hide behind the pulpit and instead must answer blunt questions from s…
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This week, Rivka and Frank are joined by musical theater writer, playwright, and organizer Ben Bonnema to discuss Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park. The trio digs into the film’s politics: what it suggests about de-extinction, how the park embodies capitalism’s knack for turning scientific wonder into a luxury good, and whether there’s even a …
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Over the course of his three-decade career, the director Paul Thomas Anderson has dramatized the nineteen-seventies porn industry (“Boogie Nights”), the Californian oil boom (“There Will Be Blood”), and a mid-century London fashion house (“Phantom Thread”). Now he’s trained his gaze on present-day America. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinso…
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Paul and Amy crack open 2002's Minority Report to discuss the impact technology continues to have on society, Tom Cruise's iconic performance as John Anderton, and how Spielberg tried to predict the future. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul’s Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their …
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20-year-old Arizona college student Noor Almaleki died from injuries caused by an unlikely hit-and-run driver: her father. But while he claimed it was an accident, police believed it was premeditated murder, a so-called "honor killing," because Noor had embarrassed the family and resisting an arranged marriage. “48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts…
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Too Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar Directed by Beeban Kidran Starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Lequizamo Elite Manhattan drag queens Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice …
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Thousands of federal workers go on furlough when Congress fails to pass a funding bill, as Sen. Chuck Schumer strives to show his party's base that he's willing to fight President Trump. But do Democrats have the high ground in pushing to extend pandemic ObamaCare subsidies, or will Republicans step up to explain why "free" government insurance is …
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The Almost Awakened Podcast is planning out a “Opposing Viewpoints” series and in this first episode of our new Opposing Viewpoints series, Bill shares a recent confrontation he had with a Mormon apologist—an exchange where both sides walked away feeling the other had acted in bad faith. Together, Bill and Teresa unpack the experience, steelman the…
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What happens when a Mormon Apostle gets asked troublesome questions about Mormonism? In this episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel sit down with someone who had questions —hard questions — for the LDS Apostle about Mormonism. As the conversation unfolds, we witness a fascinating dynamic: a man taking a closer look at belief, truth claims, an…
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What happens when a Mormon Apostle gets asked troublesome questions about Mormonism? In this episode of Mormonism Live, RFM and Bill Reel sit down with someone who had questions —hard questions — for the LDS Apostle about Mormonism. As the conversation unfolds, we witness a fascinating dynamic: a man taking a closer look at belief, truth claims, an…
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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover two major stories. First, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson—the oldest-ever prophet in church history—has passed away. We’ll look at his life, legacy, and what comes next for church leadership. Second, we turn to Michigan, where a shocking attack targeted an LDS congregation, leaving investigators searc…
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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover two major stories. First, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson—the oldest-ever prophet in church history—has passed away. We’ll look at his life, legacy, and what comes next for church leadership. Second, we turn to Michigan, where a shocking attack targeted an LDS congregation, leaving investigators searc…
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Mita Mallick, Wall Street Journal–bestselling author and workplace strategist, examines how everyday managerial choices determine whether organizations are resilient, humane, and productive. Drawing on her leadership roles in marketing and human resources, as well as her lived experience as a woman of color in corporate America, she reframes common…
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Dead of Winter A haunting survival-horror thriller where isolation, paranoia, and the brutal cold become as dangerous as the threat lurking outside. Strangers: Chapter 2 The terrifying saga continues with more relentless home-invasion horror. Can the victims outwit their masked tormentors, or is escape impossible? Eleanor the Great A moving drama f…
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How do you prioritize your attention in a world full of distractions and competing priorities? Most people understand triage as a concept, but are you ready to sort wounded people? Both operationally and in our personal lives, we have to choose what we pay attention to. That is true in everything from time management and budgeting to room clearing …
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Celeste Beard was a divorcee raising two daughters when she met and married Texas millionaire Steven Beard. Five years into their marriage, Steven was murdered in the middle of the night. Police believed Celeste was behind it, even though it was her best friend who pulled the trigger. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "4…
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Who are the top 10 players to have made the most appearances for Jose Mourinho throughout his career? Which players have played for the Special One at three different clubs? Can Micah prove Alan’s cheating allegations wrong? Gary, Alan and Micah also reveal the first winner of our monthly Players Lounge prizes for finishing top of The Rest Is Footb…
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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu announce a peace plan for Gaza, including proposals for Hamas disarmament, a transitional government, and an international security force. Will this work, and what if Hamas doesn't accept? Plus, Pete Hegseth calls hundreds of military generals and admirals to Washington to speak to them about his vision for the D…
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Sit down to cannoli and espresso at The Nighthawks Diner, as the co-hosts parse one of the greatest films of the 70s. Written by the man who wrote Superman The Movie, directed by the man who directed Bram Stoker’s Dracula, starring the man who would star in The Island of Doctor Moreau, and co-starring at least one guy from The Irishman; this is the…
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Join Jimmy Snow and Alyssa as they dive deep into the week's most controversial stories that mainstream media won't touch. This episode covers the shocking Mormon chapel shooting in Michigan that revealed uncomfortable truths about political violence, media bias, and religious identity in America. When the shooter turned out to be MAGA instead of t…
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48 Hours correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Erin Moriarty discuss the case of Ben Elliott, who admits to stabbing his twin sister when they were teenagers, but has an unusual defense: he was sleepwalking when he killed her. They discuss the science of sleepwalking, Ben’s strange demeanor in his police interrogation, and Erin’s interview with Ben i…
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Dorothy Leidner discuss the growing trend of personal relationships with AI, including AI-generated therapists and romantic partners. Dr. Leidner highlights the history of AI in therapy, noting the shift from rule-based systems in the 60s to generative models today. She emphasizes the potential dangers, such …
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Are readers of dark romance or bodice rippers more morbidly curious than those who read sweet romcoms? Is the allure of horror and scary romance similar. Dr. Coltan Scrivner joins Shelf Love to discuss his new book, “Morbidly Curious,” and its insights on why people are drawn to scary media. The conversation delves into how understanding morbid cur…
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Can Atlético Madrid’s brilliant victory of Real Madrid be the kickstart they need for their season? What is Barcelona’s best line up when everyone is fit? How have newly-promoted Elche upset the odds to find themselves in the top four? Gary and Alex also discuss the problems at Athletic Club, as their poor run of form continues. Join The Players Lo…
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Does Generation Z have the values employers are looking for, or has the culture shifted to individual happiness that has less to do with monetary success and career achievement? NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch talks to Paul Gigot about what her research has found about what younger workers want, and how companies may have to chang…
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Max and Evan discuss the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. Before they go from Hard Eight to One Battle After Another, they talk about the latest in film and television. Jimmy Kimmel is back on air, a new Spaceballs 2 photo emerges, and The Social Network is getting a sequel. Hard Eight (1996) Boogie Nights (1997) Magnolia (1999) Punch-Drunk Lov…
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