Best Eric Nance Podcasts (2025)

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How Little Things Change Year After Year + A Look Back at my Conversation with George Conway 1:21:19

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On this throwback episode of Mea Culpa, I sit down with George Conway—lawyer, activist, and one of Donald Trump’s fiercest critics—to revisit our conversation from a year ago. As little changes in Trump’s tactics year after year, we break down his narcissism, impulsive strategies, and the enduring impact on U.S. politics. Learn more about your ad c…

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Trump’s Fleet of Ego Sinks + A Conversation with Aaron Parnas 1:05:38

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by social media star Aaron Parnas for a wide-ranging conversation about power, spectacle, and global instability. With over 4.6 million followers on TikTok, millions more across platforms, and his Substack The Parnas Perspective ranking as the top news newsletter with more than 615,000 subscribers, Aaron brings massiv…

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692 - Ed Dupas (Singer/Songwriter) 1:46:30

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Ed Dupas is an Americana artist with a knack for crafting songs that stick with you — songs that balance grit and vulnerability while cutting to the heart of things. His music has earned airplay across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, resonating with listeners drawn to its emotional weight and lyrical honesty. This is a public episode. If you'd like t…

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The Art of Deflection + A Conversation with Dean Obeidallah 1:11:12

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by author, lawyer, comedian, and SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah for a wide-ranging and urgent conversation about secrecy, cruelty, and collapsing accountability. We break down the selective release of the Epstein files and why partial transparency risks becoming obstruction, Trump’s disturbing response to the deaths of…

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Denigrating the Dead Is Disgusting + A Conversation with Adam Parkhomenko 1:15:05

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Democratic strategist and former DNC National Field Director Adam Parkhomenko to break down the latest eruptions inside Trump World and the deeper rot driving them. We dig into Trump’s disturbing post following Rob Reiner’s passing and what it reveals about his lack of empathy. We also examine Marjorie Taylor Green…

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The Theatre of Presidential Power + A Conversation with Nina Burleigh 1:19:27

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by journalist and best-selling author Nina Burleigh to unpack the latest Epstein document dumps and what they reveal about power, money, and protection at the highest levels. Nina is a prolific writer, from her Substack American Freakshow to her many books, including The Trump Women: Part of the Deal, which examines t…

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691 - ROMA 100 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Does peak experience ruin normal experience? Why not just run ads? How can we know we’re not full of shit? Is community possible in the modern world? All this and more!By Chris Ryan

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Abracadabra…Poof! We’re Great Again! + A Conversation with Malcolm Nance 1:18:01

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Malcolm Nance, a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, New York Times bestselling author, and a leading expert on terrorism, extremism, and insurgency. We break down Trump’s accelerating slide into authoritarianism, from demanding social-media history from tourists to judges blocking his attempts to federalize the Natio…

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690 - Jef Taylor (Editor, Producer, and Filmmaker) 1:46:06

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Jef Taylor has worked in politics, advertising, and independent filmmaking. His podcast is called onefjef, and you can find on any platform or at onefjefpod.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe…

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689 - ROMA 99 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Topics: How is a plate of peas a key to a life well-lived? A few pivotal moments in my early 20s. Respond to the argument, not the person making it. Are there really “rules of war?” The enraging hypocrisy of intelligent people concerning American foreign policy. Th…

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The Truth Has No Statute of Limitations + A Conversation with Anthony Scaramucci 1:10:27

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back my longtime friend, Anthony Scaramucci, for a blistering, unfiltered breakdown of the chaos coming from our old boss. We dig into Trump’s deadly “drug boat” strikes, the horrific National Guard shooting, and the growing pattern of violence fueled by political lies. Scaramucci and I expose how Trump’s impulsive dec…

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Don’t Mess with California! + A Conversation with Rep. Eric Swalwell 1:17:32

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Congressman and hopefully future California Governor, Eric Swalwell, to cut through the chaos of Trump’s America. We break down Trump’s potentially illegal attacks on so-called “drug boats” and how Congress is finally pushing back. We also unpack the explosive Russia–Ukraine peace-talk leaks, Trump’s escalating att…

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688 - ROMA 98 3:19

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com A recent health scare. What do I miss about living in Europe? Where do I think AI is taking us, and how will it affect human relationships? How is travel different now from 30 years ago? What food changed my thinking? What’s the evolutionary significance of celebri…

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687 - Adam Skolnick (Author of American Tiger) 1:56:55

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Adam is a well-known author, journalist, and podcaster. He’s covered travel, adventure sports, human rights and the environment for many outlets. He’s perhaps best known as the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator of the pair of smash-hit memoirs by David Goggins, but he’s also the author of One Breath - Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Hum…

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Think You're Legal? Not in Trump’s America…+ A Conversation with Nick Akerman 1:11:18

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. We dig into last week’s National Guard shooting and Trump’s potential overreaction, then break down the legality of Trump’s so-called “drug boat” attacks in Venezuela.…

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The Epstein Curse Refuses to Die + A Conversation with Michael Wolff (Originally Aired 7/17/25) 1:21:17

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m revisiting a powerful conversation with author Michael Wolff, the only journalist who spent more than 100 hours interviewing Jeffrey Epstein before his death. With the newly passed transparency bill and fresh batches of Epstein emails released, including correspondence involving Wolff himself, this interview hits differently…

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686 - ROMA 97 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Does raging against the machine serve as a distraction from trying to control or unplug the machine? Gender reveal parties don’t reveal gender! Cameron Shayne's inspirational visit. My three-day fast. Did my dad give up or was he just tired?…

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Epstein Vote Backfires on MAGA Mike + A Conversation with Vicky Ward 1:13:40

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back journalist and author Vicky Ward to break down the drama surrounding the Epstein transparency bill and how Mike Johnson and MAGA got outmaneuvered in broad daylight. With an investigative journalist’s perspective, we dig into why Republicans suddenly backed full release of the files, plus Vicky’s insight into what…

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Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely + A Conversation with Noelle Dunphy 1:16:57

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Noelle Dunphy, the whistleblower whose lawsuit exposed shocking allegations of abuse, coercion, and corruption inside Rudy Giuliani’s inner circle. Noelle details the drinking, threats, sexual misconduct, and political power plays she says Giuliani used to control and intimidate those around him. Together, we break…

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685 - Kyle Thiermann, author of One Last Question Before You Go 1:54:28

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An award-winning journalist, pro big wave surfer, and podcast host with more than four hundred episodes, Kyle Thiermann is a good friend and long-time tangentialista. His first book is called One Last Question Before You Go: Why You Should Interview Your Parents. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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Dissecting the Epstein Debacle + A Conversation with Michael Popok 1:18:42

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Popok, host of MeidasTouch’s Legal AF podcast and YouTube channel, and founder of The Popok Firm, for a breakdown of the political earthquake shaking Washington as the Epstein files explode back into the spotlight. We dig into Trump’s desperate attempts to control the scandal while most GOP leaders now dema…

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Panic in The Press Room + A Conversation with Rick Wilson 53:52

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Rick Wilson, Lincoln Project co-founder, political strategist, and author, to break down the fallout from the government shutdown. Rick and I dissect the disastrous shutdown “deal” Democratic senators voted for on Sunday, how Trump continues to fool average Americans, and what the discharge petition means for the r…

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Trump’s Grip on the GOP Is Cracking + A Conversation with Representative Steve Cohen 1:14:25

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On this episode of Mea Culpa, I turn to someone experiencing the chaos of Trump’s America from inside the halls of Congress, Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee. Together, we break down the fallout from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, including devastating SNAP cuts, rising job losses, and how Trump’s so-called “booming economy…

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Lies, Loyalists, and The Loss of Democracy + A Conversation with Cenk Uygur 1:17:38

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Cenk Uygur, founder and CEO of online news network TYT and host of The Young Turks. One of the most fearless voices in progressive media, Cenk joins me to unpack America’s political free fall under Trump. We dig into the weaponization of government power and the absurd contrast between Trump’s lavish Gatsby-style p…

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Lock Your Windows, Nuclear Testing Starts Tomorrow + A Conversation with Michael Steele 1:18:28

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Steele, former RNC Chair, MSNBC analyst, and host of The Michael Steele Podcast, for a blistering breakdown of Trump’s latest authoritarian moves. We dig into his push to end the Senate filibuster, the demolition of the White House’s East Wing to build his ballroom, and the GOP’s complicity in his escalatin…

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684 - Gabe Polsky (Filmmaker: The Man Who Saves the World?) 1:20:24

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This one happened fast. A week ago, a publicist reached out to ask if I’d possibly be interested in helping to promote a documentary about a guy (a white guy) who thinks he’s supposed to bring together the native people of South and North America — whose combined teachings will then spread across the planet and save us all. My first impression was …

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Pugnacious President Promotes Pandemonium + A Conversation with Harry Litman 1:12:04

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On this episode of Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Harry Litman, former U.S. Attorney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, law professor, and host of “Talking Feds” to break down the unprecedented chaos unfolding in Washington. From the near record-breaking government shutdown, with millions of Americans losing their benefits, to Trump’s demolition of the …

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683 - Before the Dawn, with Riley Morton (Part 4 of 4) 4:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com In this last episode of the series, Riley Morton and I talk about the period beginning when I chose to write about prehistoric human sexuality in graduate school through the writing and publishing of Sex at Dawn. It gets personal. I talk about how some of my own se…

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Trump Kills Gen Z’s American Dream + A Conversation with Adam Mockler 1:10:50

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back fellow MeidasTouch contributor Adam Mockler for a scorching breakdown of Trump’s self-serving presidency and America’s deepening political crisis. Mockler, a Gen Z political commentator and creator known for taking on Republicans head-to-head, joins me to unpack how we can finally get Trump out of office. We dig i…

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682 - ROMA 96 2:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com Words that mean both what they mean and the opposite of what they mean. Early days of learning Spanish and the psychological repercussions of not knowing exactly what you’re saying. When philosophy conflicts with reality. Open borders. “The past was horrible!”…

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Cruelty Is The New GOP Slogan + A Conversation with Joe Walsh 1:16:39

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back my friend Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman, host of The Social Contract with Joe Walsh, and fierce Trump critic. We break down Trump’s destruction of the White House’s East Wing to build his billionaire ballroom, the hypocrisy of a government shutdown while he enriches himself, and Trump’s gluttonous move …

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681 - Tom Murphy (Part II) 1:46:36

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Tom Murphy is a recovering astrophysicist. After spending the first part of his life learning the language of physics and mathematics, Tom started hearing a deeper message concerning our responsibility to the planet. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.subst…

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The Greatest Show On Earth + A Conversation With Loren Piretra 1:13:16

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Loren Piretra, political content creator and host of The Loren Piretra Show on YouTube, for a deep dive into Trump’s latest power grabs. We break down the millions who took to the streets this weekend for the No Kings Day protests and how Trump and JD Vance tried to distract the nation with a hollow military parade…

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The Enemy Is Not From Within + A Conversation with Maria Cardona 1:16:08

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by my friend Maria Cardona, Democratic strategist, CNN commentator, Principal at the Dewey Square Group, and founder of Latinovations, for a deep dive into Trump’s mounting influence and the chaos reshaping Washington. We unpack what Trump’s erratic foreign policy means for global stability and his self-congratulatory…

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680 - Before the Dawn (Part III of IV) 7:55

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com This one gets very personal. Riley and I talk about how my own erotic journey informed my doctoral research and what eventually became Sex at Dawn. We cover everything from my first heartbreak when my first girlfriend went off to college (and I stayed in high schoo…

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The List That Won’t Stop Growing + A Conversation with David Corn 1:19:29

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by David Corn, veteran journalist, author of American Psychosis, and Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones. Together we break down Trump’s escalating power grabs, from his reckless deployment of the National Guard to his propaganda-laced military speeches and attempts to impact history with his own commemorative co…

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I Went to Portland…Here’s the Truth + A Conversation with Pam Hemphill 1:11:43

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“I’m making amends for January 6th in Portland.” Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Pam Hemphill, the former MAGA supporter turned truth-teller. Once branded the “MAGA Granny” after attending the January 6th riots, Pam now uses her platform to expose how Trump’s lies and fear tactics are tearing America apart. Recently, she traveled to Portland, Or…

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Our Strategy Is Flawed + A Conversation with Adam Parkhomenko 1:12:30

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Adam Parkhomenko, Democratic strategist, former DNC National Field Director, and advisor to Hillary Clinton. As MAGA floods the media zone with its talking points, I wanted Adam’s perspective as a strategist on how to combat Trump’s tightening grip on power and the collapse of political accountability in Washingto…

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679 - ROMA 95 7:06

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What the hell is going on? Why does the mainstream narrative seem to be increasingly unbelievable? Is decency outdated? Why were Paul Newman and Robert Redford important? Is the future female? Is competence necessary to run a country?…

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How Much More Can We Take? + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg 1:13:22

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, legal analyst, and fellow MeidasTouch contributor. We dig into how Trump is reshaping the political battlefield, from lying about the cause of the government shutdown to staging a military stunt with Pete Hegseth for pure political theater. We break down how h…

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678 - Tom Murphy (Recovering Astrophysicist) 1:34:45

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Tom is a fascinating man. He’s shot lasers at the moon and measured their reflection. After studying astrophysics at Cal Tech he taught at UCSD for years. But there came a point where his awareness of the destructiveness of the machine made it impossible to keep making adjustments to its smooth functioning. Unlike many people confronted with that c…

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Coercion of Political Norms + A Conversation with Brian Karem 1:15:43

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Brian Karem, veteran journalist, White House correspondent, political commentator, author of Free the Press, and host of the Just Ask the Question podcast. Brian worked alongside me on my book Revenge, exposing how Trump weaponized the DOJ against me. With James Comey’s recent indictment, that history is more rele…

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Free Speech…Think Again + A Conversation with Charlie Sykes 1:17:40

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Charlie Sykes, political commentator, author of “How the Right Lost Its Mind,” writer of the Substack newsletter “To the Contrary,” and MSNBC contributor, for a hard-hitting conversation on Trump’s unraveling of American leadership at home and abroad. Once at the center of the conservative movement, Sykes brings in…

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677 - Lloyd Kahn, in Crestone 1:25:45

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Lloyd is one of the most curious, delighted, resilient people I’ve ever known. In his ninety years, he’s been a father, husband, builder, publisher, traveler, writer, athlete and a slew of other things, including a very good friend to many, including Anya and me. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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Law & Disorder + A Conversation with Michael Fanone 1:14:16

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Michael Fanone, former Metropolitan D.C. police officer, January 6 hero, author, and political activist, for a powerful conversation about America’s descent into political violence. We reflect on how recent events, from the fallout over Charlie Kirk’s assassination to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, are reshaping the d…

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The Cancel Cult + A Conversation with Dr. Steven Hassan 1:15:57

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Dr. Steven Hassan, mental health expert, author, and host of the Cults, Culture & Coercion podcast, for a chilling look at how MAGA operates like a mind control movement. Drawing from his own experience in the Moonies and decades of studying coercive psychology, Hassan explains why Trump’s followers remain loyal d…

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676 - ROMA 94 5:13

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com How was Charlie Kirk the same as the people who hated him most? What’s the dangerous appeal of simplicity and clarity in a complex world? Can/should we tolerate intolerance? The trick of valuing the things we DON’T have or need. All this and more!…

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In Search Of Divine Intervention? + A Conversation with God 1:10:30

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After thousands of years, Michael Cohen finally snagged the Mea Culpa guest of a lifetime, the one and only God. In a wide-ranging divine conversation, Cohen and God confront America’s growing epidemic of political violence after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Trump’s reckless push to federalize local police, and the escalating dangers of autho…

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Epstein’s Crimes Just Won’t Go Away!! + A Conversation with Allison Gill 1:15:44

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by journalist Allison Gill, the powerhouse behind Mueller She Wrote and The Daily Beans, and now a leading voice on the MeidasTouch Network. A U.S. Navy veteran, former federal government employee, and relentless advocate for truth and accountability, Gill has built a reputation for exposing corruption with sharp anal…

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675 - ROMA 93 2:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chrisryan.substack.com What happens to famous people who get lost in their own show and gradually start playing themselves in the movie of their lives?By Chris Ryan