Join Frontpage Magazine's Mark Tapson at the intersection of politics and culture for "The Right Take," a podcast that covers America’s culture wars with illuminating commentary, interviews, reviews, and more. A project of Frontpage Magazine and The David Horowitz Freedom Center.
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The Washington Times Front Page Podcast delivers the top stories from our daily front page in five minutes or less, five days a week. Find all these stories and more at http://www.washingtontimes.com/frontpage
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Welcome to An Americanist, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler. In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to social ...
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A mix of opinions, interviews, thoughts, news, business and generally interesting topics from the perspective of a 38 year old Dutch stay-home dad living in NL. Going beyond frontpage news and diving deeper into the stories behind people, developments and culture.
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A quick 5 min Podcast Every Weekday Morning for you to grab and listen to over breakfast, in the car or on the school run - the latest frontpage news, quiz, birthdays and brainteaser for The West Midlands and South Wales Each Morning !
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On today's Front Page: The Navy says the crew of a fighter jet and helicopter were rescued and did not sustain injuries after both crashed within 30 minutes of each other, early reports show recent smartphone bans have improved student performance, and more.
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Inside DHS Turmoil And A Wave Of Tragedies Among Young Creators
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14:14TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A wave of devastating headlines sets the tone: young creators with massive followings gone too soon, one a mental health advocate whose death deepens the ache and the questions. We step back from the scroll to look for patterns beneath the shock—what relentless visibility does to fragile minds, how algorithmic pressure turns ide…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump is sharpening his focus on a Supreme Court fight that could upend his trade agenda, The Trump administration has yet to offer a firm legal justification for its actions targeting drug boats in the Caribbean Sea, and more.
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From USOs To Disney Tragedies: Sorting Fact From Hype
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10:44TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Headlines don’t slow down to check themselves, so we do. We open with a surge of USO reports near U.S. waterways sourced from a popular UFO tracking app, then pressure-test the claims: how are sightings verified, who filters duplicates, and where are the named Navy officials behind the talk of national security risks? Big number…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump is headed on a whirlwind tour of Asia with planned high-stakes meetings, including with Chinese President Xi Jinping, federal authorities have arrested more than 30 people after an investigation into illegal sports betting and poker rings, and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Headlines screamed about a flashy gambling scandal, but we weren’t buying the outrage. Instead, we turned the mic toward something personal and practical: the day we chose to stop hiding hair loss and start living bald on purpose. From the last clumps in the shower to a no-nonsense barbershop shave and an unremarkable lunch in p…
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On today's Front Page: Democrats are ramping up their confrontation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, thousands of mirrors orbiting the Earth could light up the night sky if a California startup wins permission to launch an experimental satellite, and more.
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From Loan Forgiveness To A Referee’s Fall And A London Coffee Crackdown
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13:43TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Three headlines, one thread: how rules shape the lives we actually live. We kick off with the latest twists in student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans, walking through court pauses, acronyms, and the messy reality facing millions of borrowers who just want predictable payments. We ask the hard questions about …
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On today's Front Page: Democrat Abigail Spanberger's bid for Virginia governor is testing whether voters agree with President Trump's claims about the economy, the Japanese parliament has voted in its first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and more.
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She Tried To Raise A Doll, Someone Hid A Camera, And A $3 Spin Made A Million
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12:51TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever thought about walking away at a perfect round number? We open with a real creative crossroads: pushing to one thousand episodes versus pivoting to a short, live X Space before the morning rush. That question about platform, energy, and purpose sets the tone for a fast, honest run through stories that test our trust, our saf…
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On today's Front Page: The fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is unraveling as Israel lashes back at attacks on its soldiers by Hamas, current senior military officers say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost the trust and respect of some top military commanders, and more.
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From Tone-Deaf Posts To Plastic Surgery Pressure: Culture, Clout, And Consequences
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12:06TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Headlines can be loud and hollow, but the stakes underneath them are real. We start with a celebrity anniversary post that tried to be edgy and landed squarely in the wrong month, raising hard questions about timing, tone, and how public figures wield influence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The photo looks staged, th…
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Ep. 113 - The UN Assault on Homeschoolers (with Alex Newman)
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35:20In this episode, host Mark Tapson speaks with journalist and education author Alex Newman about the United Nations' totalitarian threat to parental rights. Don't miss it!By David Horowitz Freedom Center
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A Landmark Weed Lawsuit, Sticker Shock At Restaurants, And Southwest’s New Boarding Rules Explained
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11:01TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A quiet weekend winds into a not-so-quiet question: what happens when your neighbor’s choices flood your home? We unpack a striking D.C. case where a 76-year-old resident won a court order stopping secondhand cannabis smoke from seeping into her space. She wasn’t chasing a payout; she wanted breathable air. The ruling affirms a …
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On today's Front Page: The U.S.-backed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is barreling toward collapse after Hamas killed two Israeli soldiers, the government shutdown is entering its fourth week and is unlike any other previous one due to actions taken by President Trump, and more.
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On today's Front Page: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted on charges that he unlawfully retained classified information, the Treasury Department has reported an extra $118 billion in customs revenue, partly as a result of increased tariffs, and more.
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On today's Front Page: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt its firing of federal employees during the government shutdown, rare earth elements have become a powerful bargaining chip in trade tensions between the U.S. and China, and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A loudspeaker blares propaganda through a busy terminal. Screens flash messages no one authorized. People freeze, look up, and wonder who’s actually in control. That’s where we begin—at the intersection of public trust, connected systems, and the unnerving ease of digital disruption. We walk through the airport hacks in Harrisbu…
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On today's Front Page: The prospect of an ongoing conflict loomed over the Middle East a day after the region celebrated the signing of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, the government shutdown highlights the contrasting leadership styles of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and more.…
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Peace plans, pancakes, and pricey pout—what could go wrong?
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9:25TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The morning starts heavy and honest. We confront reports of Hamas carrying out public executions in Gaza mere hours after a high-profile peace plan was signed—an unsettling collision of ceremony and reality. I don’t linger on gore, but I refuse to downplay what public violence is designed to do: project control, breed fear, and …
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On today's Front Page: President Trump declared the war in the Gaza Strip over as he and other world leaders signed a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, nuclear power is poised to grow in the U.S., and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Your cheese might be hiding more than flavor. We dig into new research showing widespread microplastics in dairy—why aged cheeses often carry higher particle counts than fresh, how packaging and processing contribute, and a few low-effort habits (like switching to glass for hot foods) that meaningfully shrink daily exposure with…
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On today's Front Page: The government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on federal workers, with 4,000 receiving layoff notices, the Department of Homeland Security has revealed ambitious plans for the U.S.-Mexico border, and more.
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On today's Front Page: President Trump says the Pentagon has drafted plans to lead a peacekeeping force in the Gaza Strip after the Israeli government approved a ceasefire with Hamas, congressional leaders have spent much of the government shutdown hammering home their respective party narratives at every opportunity, and more.…
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From Houston to Heteropessimism: What could go wrong?
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9:47TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A city reels, leaders insist on calm, and the numbers won’t stop echoing: sixteen bodies discovered in Houston’s bayous this year. We walk straight into the tension between fear and fact—what officials mean by “no evidence,” what communities hear, and how rumors surge when updates feel thin. Instead of settling for a binary—seri…
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On today's Front Page: Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal that would be a major step toward ending the war in Gaza, Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to Congress, and more.
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Hollywood sequels, messy comebacks, and a coaching cliffhanger
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10:25TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Sequels, scandals, and sideline drama meet at the crossroads of second chances. We dive into reports that Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ follow-up is moving ahead in Rome with a completely new cast, unpacking why a clean slate might be the boldest—and riskiest—choice. From the challenge of recasting Jesus to the tightrope be…
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On today's Front Page: Republicans are eying the end of the week as a pivotal point in their campaign to persuade Democrats to end the government shutdown, Attorney General Pam Bondi fended off questions about a series of hot-button issues during Senate testimony, and more.
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Half the Day, Gone to Emails: A Rant on Burnout, Tech, and What Work Should Feel Like
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11:24TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A parking spot standoff sets the tone for a blunt look at a headline that won’t die: half of our workday is supposedly swallowed by “busy work.” We unpack what that really means, where the numbers feel inflated, and where the pain is absolutely real—think login mazes, clunky forms, scattered files, and tools that don’t talk to e…
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Ep. 112 - Did "Toxic Masculinity" Kill Charlie Kirk (with Janice Fiamengo)
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47:52In this episode, host Mark Tapson talks about the past, present, and future of feminism with "anti-feminist" academic Janice Fiamengo. Don't miss it!By David Horowitz Freedom Center
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Cocaine, chatbots, and crunchy yogurt walk into a bar
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12:08By Carol Marks
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On today's Front Page: The government shutdown is nearing a week with no prospect of a swift resolution, the Supreme Court is ready to kick off its new term, and more.
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From NFL Scandal to Ambulance Birth to an Unlikely Love Story
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16:49By Carol Marks
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On today's Front Page: The government shutdown has accelerated President Trump's efforts to fire federal workers, Food and Drug Administration officials have approved another generic version of the abortion drug mifepristone, and more.
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Coffee-scented wake-up calls? We start with a quirky hotel experiment rolling out across Asia Pacific: an alarm clock that swaps buzzers for breakfast aromas like coffee, bacon, blueberry muffins, and regional picks. It’s playful and a little provocative—can a smell actually make mornings better, or is it just smart hospitality …
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On today's Front Page: Senators have begun talking about how to end the government shutdown but are still stuck on Democrats' demand to revise a House-passed stopgap, Democrats are making health care the centerpiece of their resistance, and more.
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From “married my brother” to “Professor Vajastan” to “Ryder Cup Rambo”—today’s tour of weird
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11:24TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Shock can be a shortcut, but it’s also a compass—pointing us toward the places where institutions, media, and public trust collide. Today we pull on three threads that lit up our feeds: sweeping claims of immigration fraud in Minneapolis tied to Somali migration, the long-circulating allegations around Ilhan Omar’s marriage hist…
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On today's Front Page: A government shutdown is here, and the partisan messaging wars over who is to blame are in full swing with no sign of compromise, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a series of new military standards and rules for service members, and more.
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When Weddings Starve, Pizza Delivers: Viral etiquette, smart ring chaos at the airport, and the $30k baby-name business
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12:19TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A hungry guest orders pizza at an eight-hour wedding, a smart ring swells and blocks a flight, and a consultant charges $30,000 to name babies—three viral headlines that sound ridiculous until you dig into the rules, risks, and status games underneath. We follow the thread from etiquette to engineering to identity, asking why pr…
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On today's Front Page: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to support President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, congressional Democrats are taking a rare gamble on government shutdown politics, and more.
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A morning where Pride loses sponsors, YouTube pays Trump, and a mom strips to make a point
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10:47TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A rough Tuesday turns into a sharp tour through culture’s pressure points—money, speech, and protest—told through three stories that won’t sit quietly. We start with major Florida cities canceling Pride events after sponsor dollars dry up, then trace how DEI rollbacks and reduced grants ripple through organizers, budgets, and co…
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Ep. 111 - The Ideology That Murdered Charlie Kirk (with Heather Mac Donald)
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43:59In this episode, host Mark Tapson discusses with the brilliant Heather Mac Donald the Left-wing indoctrination that is taking us into a new era of political violence. Don't miss it!By David Horowitz Freedom Center
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When Veterans Snap: Examining Recent Tragedies and Personal Growth
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15:41TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The beautiful innocence of childhood provides a stark contrast to the troubling headlines that dominate our news cycle. This morning's reflections begin with a heartwarming story about a weekend park adventure with my grandson, who surprised me by conquering the big slide he'd always feared. His sweet, uninhibited approach to ma…
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On today's Front Page: Congressional Democrats' demand for averting a government shutdown is dividing Republicans who oppose an Obamacare policy change, judges have still found plenty of room to limit what they see as executive branch overreach without resorting to universal injunctions, and more.
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On today's Front Page: President Trump has approved a proposal to keep TikTok running in the U.S., a federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice, and more.
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Weird News and Weekend Plans: From Crime Updates to Movie Marathons
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10:20TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Every Friday brings a chance to reflect on the week's most thought-provoking stories, and this episode doesn't disappoint. While driving to work with "Carol" by the Rolling Stones playing, I found myself wondering about other songs featuring women's names - a simple question that sparked the day's first contemplation. The news c…
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On today's Front Page: A detainee was killed and two others were critically wounded by a gunman at an ICE facility in Dallas, corn growers are pleading with the federal government to allow year-round sales of higher ethanol-blended fuel, and more.
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Quiet Time Surcharges and Other Hospitality Industry Absurdities
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12:15TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever been blindsided by a strange charge on your restaurant bill? Imagine finishing a peaceful meal only to discover a 20% "quiet time surcharge" tacked on simply because you dined during off-peak hours. According to one customer's account, a restaurant justified this fee by comparing it to "flying private instead of commercial"…
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On today's Front Page: President Trump criticized the United Nations, accusing it of doing nothing to end global conflicts, a Florida jury has found Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate President Trump in September 2024, and more.
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