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An Americanist

Carol Marks

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Welcome to An Americanist Daily, 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 ...
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The Long Jump

Peter Doesburg

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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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Big Wake Up

Mark Baker

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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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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever notice those unspoken rules that govern our daily lives? From office dress codes to bathroom etiquette between spouses, today we're diving into social norms that impact us more than we realize. When a California woman wore jean shorts to her non-profit workplace, she was genuinely confused about why her outfit was deemed in…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered what could possibly go wrong at 37,000 feet? Join me for a wild ride as I unpack the bizarre story of a British Airways flight attendant who decided to strip down and boogie in the business class bathroom during a packed San Francisco to London flight. This mind-boggling tale of mid-air mayhem explores what happens…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered if there are limits to what you can name your child? Dive into today's episode where we explore Japan's fascinating new law banning "kirakira" (shiny or glittery) baby names like Pikachu, Devil, Nike, and even Elsa! The Japanese government now gives local authorities power to reject names deemed too outrag…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Thursday morning arrives with a weary sigh – the longest four-day week drags on, bringing with it a peculiar collection of news stories that range from cosmic threats to psychedelic misadventures. Venus might be harboring a deadly secret: at least three "city-killer" asteroids circling in unstable orbits that could potentially s…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered how a simple bodily function could lead to years of medical mystery? In this wildly entertaining and sometimes shocking episode, we dive into the bizarre case of a woman plagued by a seven-year sinus infection with a cause that will leave you both disgusted and fascinated. The culprit? E. coli bacteria traced back …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever had a long weekend feel like it stretched into a week? That post-Memorial Day time warp sets the stage for this reflective episode where personal downtime collides with truly bizarre news stories. After sharing details about a much-needed Bridget Jones marathon (all four movies, thank you very much) that brought unexpected …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Life truly is like a box of chocolates—or as I prefer to say, a carnival ride where you should buckle up for the unexpected. Today's journey takes us through some shocking medical revelations that might forever change how you think about "safe" procedures. The heart of our discussion centers on the disturbing reality behind LASI…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A shocking shooting in Washington DC sets the tone for today's discussion as we examine the murder of two Israeli embassy staff members. The tragedy raises profound questions about political rhetoric, responsibility, and the growing concern over campus protests that have escalated beyond peaceful demonstration. I don't hold back…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Strange stories lurk in the shadows of our news cycles, overshadowed by flashier headlines but no less fascinating. Today's episode dives into two such tales that deserve your attention. First, we explore the concerning discovery of a mysterious new bacterial strain aboard China's Tiangong space station. This microorganism, rela…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you noticed how news headlines seem designed to scare rather than inform? This morning's conversation dives into a perfect example: a New York Post article warning about a "thousand-foot-tall mega tsunami" threatening three US regions. Yet buried in the fearmongering is the actual science: there's only a 15% chance of the t…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What aren't they telling us? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode as we dive into President Biden's troubling cancer diagnosis. The news of his aggressive Stage 4 cancer leaves us wondering: how long has the administration known? While extending compassion to anyone facing such a diagnosis, we can't help but q…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Skepticism meets diplomacy in this thought-provoking conversation about news, accusations, and international relations. We begin by questioning recent allegations against 85-year-old Smokey Robinson, pondering why accusations from nearly two decades ago are surfacing now. Is this a genuine pursuit of justice or simply an attempt…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever witnessed something seemingly ordinary that suddenly strikes you as deeply strange? That's exactly how this episode begins—with a curious observation about a man spraying chemicals on a lawn without proper equipment, sparking questions about environmental safety and everyday awareness. The conversation quickly shif…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Freedom means vastly different things depending on where you live. Ahmad Al-Doush, a British Bank of America analyst, was sentenced to ten years in Saudi prison over a single deleted tweet from 2018. Apprehended without explanation at King Khalid Airport while his pregnant wife watched helplessly, this case serves as a sobering …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Absurdity takes center stage as we dive into three headline-grabbing stories that perfectly capture our bizarre cultural moment. Legendary football coach Bill Belichick's May-December romance with 24-year-old Jordan Hudson has spiraled beyond tabloid gossip into a full-blown professional crisis. Former ESPN personality Pablo Tor…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Starting with warm reflections on a Mother's Day celebration with family, this episode quickly pivots to examining pressing current events through a critical lens. We unpack Ukrainian President Zelensky's conditional willingness to meet with Putin following calls for a 30-day ceasefire, raising questions about the nature of medi…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Religious freedom collides with public education as Chicago students win a $2.6 million settlement after being forced into "demonic Hindu meditation" practices. The shocking case reveals how teenagers were mandated to participate in the deceptively named "Quiet Time" program that included private Hindu puja ceremonies in darkene…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever wondered what cardinals eat while locked away selecting a new Pope? Or why certain foods are banned from the Vatican conclave? Today's episode takes you on a fascinating journey through seemingly unrelated but captivating news stories that reveal deeper truths about our institutions and human behavior. We kick things off ex…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Halfway through the workweek, we're diving into several thought-provoking stories that highlight how technology and fear are reshaping our society in unexpected ways. The episode begins with an unsettling examination of artificial intelligence's growing role in our justice system. A shooting victim in Arizona was digitally "resu…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Good morning and happy Tuesday! Feeling much better after a solid night's sleep, I'm diving into some fascinating stories that highlight the strange contrasts in our society's priorities. Did you know that on May 6th, 1941, Bob Hope performed his very first USO show at Marchfield? This launched his legendary career entertaining …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A cold-blooded murder without justice stands at the center of today's discussion – a story that should shake every American to their core. Abdul Rahman Waziri, an Afghan refugee who bravely supported U.S. troops in his homeland, was gunned down over a parking space dispute in Houston, Texas. The most shocking element? Despite co…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Have you ever wondered what truly matters when society's beauty standards come crashing down? Today's episode dives deep into the liberation that comes from challenging what we're told defines us as women. I'm starting my weekend on a bittersweet note—spending precious hours with my grandson before he heads to Arizona for a mont…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Something's seriously wrong with our work culture when investment bankers are literally working themselves to death. A Milwaukee firm recently forced junior employees into crushing 110-hour workweeks, resulting in hospitalization and organ failure. These young professionals faced 20-hour days and couldn't leave their desks even …
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT When principles collide with practicality, where do we draw our moral lines? This episode dives deep into several contentious issues where faith-based values and contemporary social challenges create complex ethical dilemmas. We begin by examining how GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, is defending its decision to ho…
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The sun is shining brightly in Alabama as we unpack three newsworthy stories that showcase the bizarre juxtaposition of our current reality. First, an astonishing military mishap in the Red Sea where a $56 million F-18E Super Hornet fighter jet slipped off the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier and plunged into the waters below…
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