Best Fourcast Podcasts (2025)

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Christmas Special! Gift Swap, Family Christmas traditions and Best Christmas foods | PE Fourcast #20 23:55

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Gift Swap, Christmas Traditions, Best Christmas Foods and Call Me Crazy Like and subscribe for new episodes weekly Merch incoming!? 00:00 - School holiday habits 01:17 - Gift Swap Rules 03:25 - Gift swap 10:23 - Family Christmas Traditions 15:33 - Best Christmas foods …

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Gaza, Ukraine, China: will 2026 mark the end of the West? 36:04

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What will 2026 look like around the globe? Will the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza ever happen, will Ukraine and Russia agree to Donald Trump's peace deal, and what about the World Cup? To explore what and who will shape the world in 2026, on this final Fourcast episode of 2025, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by two of Channel 4 News' most e…

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Owen Schmitt Joins Kev & Ashley! 1:02:49

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WVU great Owen Schmitt joins Kevin Jones and Ashley to talk about football, WVU's season, being a dad, and now an Amazon best-selling author! Get Owen's book now: The Little Fullback That Could Support the show and get 20% off your WVU gear at The Book Exchange! Use promo code BX4CAST at checkout for 20% off your order online at bookexchangewv.com,…

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Teacher Starter Kit: What Every Beginning Teacher Needs | PE Fourcast #19 24:56

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Teacher Starter Kit and Things I Like Like and subscribe for new episodes each week. 00:00 - Suits vs Casual 03:26 - Appreciating Fine China 05:49 - What you need for your first day as a teacher 13:33 - Top tips for people wanting to become a teacher 22:40 - Things I L…

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Fuquan Bilal on Purposeful Capitalism & Community Building 27:31

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What happens when a real estate investor stops chasing just the money and starts building with purpose? 👀🏡 In this week’s episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Fuquan Bilal, Chief Visionary Officer of NNG Capital Fund, to unpack his incredible 25-year journey from real estate hustler to community-focused leader.Fuquan r…

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Fun Words To Say, Are Aussie Sporting Expectations Too High? & Yay or Nay? | PE Fourcast #18 22:54

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Are Australia's sporting expectations too high? and Yay or Nay? Like and subscribe for new episodes each week. 00:00 - Words that are fun to say 01:26 - Reading Arabic and 67? 3:51 - Are Aussie Sporting expectations too high? 07:57 - What sports should Australia be win…

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Francesca Albanese: ‘the truth’ behind Gaza’s ‘precarious’ ceasefire 39:53

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Phase one of Donald Trump’s ceasefire in Gaza appears to be holding, but it's precarious as hundreds of Gazans have been killed since it began and hundreds of thousands remain homeless and displaced.The Israeli defence force still occupies much of the territory and Hamas have re-established themselves in some areas.So is phase two - with its transi…

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The Final Shorcast: John's New Mini Episode Debut 12:11

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John wants to record more (sorry we've been so absent!) and he's back with his new recap of recent events.By J Flow Entertainment

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Russia’s ambassador: what Putin really wants from Trump’s peace deal 29:59

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As Ukraine prepares to present a revised peace proposal to Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is prepared to hold elections in months - a long-standing demand from Moscow.Meanwhile European leaders appear to be edging closer to seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. So is the peace process entering a decisive phase - or is this j…

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From DC Streets to Digital Success: Marcus “Skalez” Braxton’s Journey 48:25

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Marcus “Skalez” Braxton — entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and the definition of resilience in motion. 💯🔥 From growing up in one of Washington DC’s toughest neighborhoods to rising as the CEO of a thriving digital streaming company, Marcus opens up about his remarkable transformat…

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#17 Thanksgiving 30:48

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Giving Thanks, Tips for Gratitude and Would You Rather? Like and subscribe for new episodes each week. 00:00 - Dumb stuff kids do 06:41 - Things we're thankful for 14:39 - Thanksgiving Round 2 23:06 - Tips for Gratitude 27:50 - Would You Rather?…

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How China could beat America in tech war 33:26

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China is in an age of rapid technology development with AI, robots and drones - and many fear this relentless progress, and Xi Jinping’s desire to reabsorb Taiwan, will bring it into direct conflict with the United States. But is China’s rise as inevitable and smooth as its leaders want it to be? Our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum has returned…

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Hong Kong fire: bamboo scaffolding or corruption? 36:08

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The blaze that engulfed seven high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district was the deadliest the city has seen in over 70 years. At least 156 people have died, 30 are still missing, while 15 have been arrested for alleged manslaughter. Grief has overwhelmed the city and fuelled an uncontrollable anger towards those in power. Today…

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18-Year-Old Filmmaker Austen Hamel on His First Feature Film “The Wanted” 34:52

29d ago34:52

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ LeTroy Gardner sits down with 18-year-old filmmaker Austen Hamel, whose journey from shooting short films at age 10 to premiering his first feature film “The Wanted” is nothing short of inspiring. 🌟 Austen opens up about: 🎬 His creative process and storytelling approach 👨‍👩‍👦 The impact of family support on his …

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#16 Sports Hate 27:59

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Sports Hate and Would You Rather? Like and subscribe for new episodes each week 00:00 - Sunday Lunches and Dry Weetbix? 02:14 - NRL teams we Sports Hate 12:25 - Other sports teams we Sports Hate 21:37 - Responding to actual hatred in sport 24:35 - Would You Rather: The…

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Booming or breaking? The truth about Russia’s war economy 27:18

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For months after Vladimir Putin’s fullscale invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders predicted Russia’s economy was on the brink of collapse under sanctions - and yet it didn’t. It transformed into a wartime economy, fuelled by military production, redirected trade routes, and deeper ties with China and India. But now there are signs this may be changi…

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Polanski v Farage: Is the political centre in Britain dead? 52:26

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As Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the budget on Wednesday, she faces the political nightmare of having to come back for more tax, having said she wouldn't and she's already made it clear that whatever she does the burden will fall on all of us, not just the rich minority - but the left and the Greens are demanding a wealth tax, while the right a…

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Wealth tax vs tax cuts: how to fix the UK economy? 34:28

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With the budget just days away, Rachel Reeves is facing yet another black hole in the public finances - after ditching plans to raise income tax, it’s been widely reported that the government will go for a “smorgasboard” of tax rises and spending cuts to plug the gap, but critics on the left and right say it won’t address the deeper structural rot …

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#15 Summer Fun 23:49

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Best Park/Beach Games and Things I Like Like and subscribe for new episodes each week.By The PE Fourcast

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Trump's peace plan is to 'surrender' - Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov 21:54

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US and Russian officials have drafted new proposals to end the Ukraine war but they would appear to require major concessions from President Zelenskyy over territory and weapons. Will they be acceptable to the Ukrainian President, and what about his forces fighting on the frontline? On this episode of the Fourcast, Matt Frei speaks to the award-win…

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From Preacher’s Kid to the Producer’s Chair with Joshua PK White 44:23

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Join host LeTroy Gardner on this week’s edition of Stop, Look & Listen as he sits down with the dynamic and multifaceted Joshua PK White! 🎤 As the CEO of Jay White Enterprise, Joshua wears many hats — DJ, producer, engineer, author, minister, and music consultant — all while staying rooted in his faith. 🙌 Born and raised in Miami as a preacher’s ki…

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'A culture of cover-up': the NHS maternity crisis exposed 26:39

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The NHS is facing one of its deepest crises - a string of maternity scandals, from Shrewsbury to Nottingham, Oxford to Leeds. Hundreds of babies have died or been left severely injured in hospitals meant to keep them safe. So why does this keep happening? Is it about funding, training, or a system that protects itself instead of patients?On this ep…

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#14 Mental Health Month 28:17

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-Game Hype, Mental Health Month, Top Tips for Mental Health and Would You Rather Like and subscribe for new episodes each week.By The PE Fourcast

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Starmer vs Streeting: inside the Labour meltdown 37:27

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Labour is facing an extraordinary rift at the top of government. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has strongly denied claims that he is plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying that attacks are a sign of a toxic culture at Number 10. The story erupted after an anonymous briefing suggested Streeting could be preparing a leadership bid…

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BBC crisis: right-wing coup or bias crackdown? 29:11

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The BBC is in meltdown: both the Director General Tim Davie and the Head of News Deborah Turness have quit in the same weekend after a leaked memo accused the corporation of systemic political bias - an edit of Donald Trump’s speech ahead of the January 6th riots at heart of the memo. The President has now piled in, threatening a billion dollar law…

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Emmy-Winning Sound Designer Kenneth L. Johnson on Resilience, Reinvention & Representation 1:03:48

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Kenneth L. Johnson, the Emmy Award–winning sound designer and founder of Artistry in Sound. 🌟From growing up in South Central LA to crafting the soundscapes of some of Hollywood’s biggest productions, Kenneth shares his incredible journey — one of resilience, reinvention, and repr…

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Mamdani and Polanski: can a new left undo Trump’s climate reversal? 26:27

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While COP30 gets underway in Brazil - Donald Trump is ripping up climate policy, blasting his allies for falling for what he calls the ‘world's greatest con job’ and trying to get big business to follow his lead - and yet in New York, Zohran Mamdani - a left-wing populist unafraid to tout a green agenda - has just won the mayoral race and in the UK…

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Amanda Falkenberg’s Musical Journey to the Cosmos 45:33

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What happens when music meets the universe? 🌌 This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ host LeTroy Gardner sits down with Amanda Falkenberg, the visionary composer and creator of The Moons Symphony 🪐 — an awe-inspiring orchestral masterpiece inspired by NASA missions and the wonders of space. 🚀 From her early days as a pianist with the Australian Balle…

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#13 Love Languages vs Trash Talk 27:27

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Uni Friendships, Love Languages?, Best Trash Talk and Man Up Like and subscribe for new episodes each week.By The PE Fourcast

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China US Trade 'breakthrough': Who blinked first? 32:11

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After months of a “vicious cycle of mutual retaliation”, as Xi Jinping has put it, Donald Trump and China's president seem to have come to a truce after their first meeting in nearly six years. Meeting in South Korea, Xi agreed to stop withholding China’s rare earth exports for a year and start buying soy beans from America again. While Trump said …

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Is immigration pushing Labour toward electoral wipeout? 23:58

2M ago23:58

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Is Keir Starmer’s immigration strategy doomed to fail? Despite tough language, a one-in-one-out returns scheme with France and speeding up the closure of asylum hotels, Labour continues to plummet in the polls. So, why is it going so badly? Has Keir Starmer, as some of his critics say, just been playing into Nigel Farage’s hands by elevating the is…

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Melba Moore Discusses New Memoir 43:29

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎤 host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the incomparable Melba Moore — Tony Award-winning actress, Grammy-nominated singer, and Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree. 🌟 With over 60 years in entertainment, Melba shares insights from her powerful memoir “This Is It: Marvelous and Getting Better,” opening up about her journey …

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Is UK government complicit in the destruction of Gaza? 41:38

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Is the UK government complicit in the destruction of Gaza? That's the assertion in the new book by journalist and polemicist Peter Oborne, with both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak under fire for backing what he calls Israel's “criminal assault” following the Hamas attack of October 7. What's more, he says, the British media played its part too: collu…

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Could the Ukraine Russia war ever go nuclear? - Serhii Plokhi 29:32

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As Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s latest meeting reportedly descended into another shouting match, the war in Ukraine feels as volatile as ever - and, according to some, more dangerous for the world than at any time since the Cold War.In this episode of The Fourcast, Matt Frei is joined by Serhii Plokhy, professor of Ukrainian history at Ha…

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre was ‘gaslit’ by UK government, Met police and Prince Andrew say her family 35:10

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In 2011, Virginia Roberts Giuffre became known as the most outspoken victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Her campaigning against their abuse and trafficking helped to get justice for many women, but she was perhaps best known for a now-infamous photograph, taken when she was aged just 17, meeting with Prince Andrew. She claimed it was …

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Transforming Social Media: Inside Byio with R.M. Easterly 38:43

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In this inspiring episode of 🎙️ Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with R.M. Easterly, the visionary CEO and founder of Byio (By Invitation Only) — the first social media platform founded and owned by Black women 💻R.M. opens up about her journey from a young entrepreneur to a tech trailblazer, building a platform that empowers margi…

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AI boom or bubble? why economists fear a global meltdown 31:34

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With the IMF warning that we’re in an AI bubble that could be worse than the dot-com crash if it bursts — and even OpenAI’s Sam Altman admitting the market is “kind of bubbly” — what happens to the global economy if the AI boom implodes? Are we witnessing the next dot-com bust, or just the growing pains of a genuine technological revolution? To dis…

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#12 Bible Basketball Draft 30:56

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Pre-game Hype, Drafting the Best Bible Basketball Teams, NBA Season Predictions and Quote This Like and subscribe for new episodes each week. 00:00 - Chess Tournaments 02:50 - MTG 04:13 - Bible Baksetball Team: Draft Rules 06:10 - Starting 5 picks 17:25 - 6th man picks 20:35 - NBA Se…

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Inside the Israel and Gaza peace deal - what happens next? 49:08

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After two years of war, a deal has finally been struck. Hostages are coming home, Palestinian prisoners and detainees are being released, and Israel and Hamas have declared that the fighting is over. But can this really be the end?In this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Israeli negotiator Gershon Baskin - a man who has spent…

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Actress Larissa Dali Stars in Deadly Escape - Now Streaming 31:55

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This week on Stop, Look & Listen, 🎙️ host LeTroy Gardner sits down with the dynamic actress and producer Larissa Dali! 💫 From her early passion for performing arts to her breakout role in Becky, Larissa opens up about her incredible journey through Hollywood. 🎭 Dive into her latest thriller Deadly Escape, where she delivers a gripping performance a…

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#11 Teacher Awards 27:15

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Welcome to the weekly PE Faculty meeting. Today’s Meeting Agenda: Holidays, Why did we become teachers, Best teacher ever and Mullets. Like and subscribe for new episodes each week.By The PE Fourcast

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Israel Gaza ceasefire: Can Trump’s deal bring real peace? 26:49

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After two years of relentless war, devastation, and loss in Gaza — a ceasefire has finally been agreed that will see all remaining Israeli hostages freed in exchange for thousands of Palestinian detainees. It’s a stunning diplomatic breakthrough, driven by Donald Trump’s personal intervention — but can this fragile deal really end the war, or is it…

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Will the Conservatives sack Kemi Badenoch? 29:13

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Rachel Reeves’ big speech on the economy dominates the second day of the Labour Party conference. Ahead of the November budget, the chancellor warns that there will be harder choices and refuses to rule out tax rises. But with growth sluggish, polls tightening and Reform making gains, can Labour really deliver the change it promised?In this episode…