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The Only Scott podcast is a podcast created and hosted by Scott McDonald-Bull. Scott is based out of Auckland New Zealand and regularly uploads podcasts with guests discussing their passions and pursuits. New episodes every second Tuesday.
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Connecting today's political discourse with the past 40 years of politics. Using audio taken from C-SPAN's vast Video Library, each episode focuses on a theme tied to current events providing a unique perspective on today's news.
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Ballot with Patrick Gutfield - Fun Politics. Late-Night Energy.

Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media

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Current events and news, but sassy. In the spirit of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Trevor Noah and even those Pod Save America guys, we’ll strip away the political jargon and dive into the heart of the action, offering a fresh, sassy take on the biggest stories and controversies. Come by for a laugh, and get just enough information to keep you conversational at the water cooler. Portions of this podcast were created with the assistance of AI, Like with any good show, we mix the n ...
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4D Chess

Patrick Haubold

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4D Chess – Because Politics Is Rigged, and You’re Not the House. If you still think politics is about voting and debates, bless your heart. While you’re busy fact-checking, they’re ten moves ahead, flipping the board, and stealing the rulebook and your tax dollars. In 4D Chess, we break down the real political game—the backroom deals, the narrative control, and the chaos they manufacture to keep you distracted. Who’s sacrificing pawns? Who’s making power moves? And most importantly—who’s get ...
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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
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Louder with Crowder

Louder with Crowder

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Steven Crowder brings you news, entertainment and politics with the most politically incorrect show on the web. Guests, rants, sketches, your calls ... it's whatever. Watch the VIDEO version of this podcast here: http://www.louderwithcrowder.com/mugclub
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Pat Gray Unleashed

Blaze Podcast Network

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Making the apocalypse fun! Pat Gray pulls no punches, restoring common sense to a senseless world. Join Pat for unique analysis, insight, and fun. Watch Pat Gray Unleashed, Live Mon - Fri, 7- 9am ET on BlazeTV.
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Quill Sword: Cutting through the hopelessness and nonsense. Political analysis and commentary with a focus on providing the tools to control government, all the stuff they should have taught in school, but didn't. It's not hopeless. You're not helpless. Government isn't some intractable monster. Government is just a horse with a lot of bad habits and you can teach it to do better. That's what Government BY the People is all about - people governing their government. Join us three days a week ...
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The Holy Post

Phil Vischer

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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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The Fun Police

Ben Bleiman, Sharky Laguana, Manny Yekutiel

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Cities should be fun and full of life! Join Ben Bleiman, Sharky Laguana, and Manny Yekutiel as they interview local politicians and celebrities about the nitty gritty of San Francisco politics, policy, and nightlife. If you are curious how city government works, and think we could use a little more excitement in the urban landscape, this is the show for you.
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Fake the Nation

Headgum & Negin Farsad

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Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country w ...
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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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Welcome to AMERICA'S #1 (third rate) PODCAST! Banned multiple times from Facebook AND Twitter!! GIVES 0 is an opinion podcast that doesn't give a f### about your feelings. Suck it up buttercups!! Join your host, JB, as he shares your same Liberty loving thoughts and opinions. Join us. Share. Subscribe. We appreciate your support. We've got a Country to save and to preserve for those who come after us. Because you're living in a world that no one else sees. You see what they've been blinded t ...
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Party Politics

Houston Public Media

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Overwhelmed by the political news cycle every week? We get it — that’s why we’re ‘keeping the fun but losing all the drama’ of politics! Party Politics podcast is hosted by Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina, two smart and sassy University of Houston political science professors, who deliver a friendly, funny, and casually informative recap of the week's biggest political news stories. Join the conversation on Twitter @HPMPolitics; use #PartyPoliticsPod to ask Brandon and Jeronimo ques ...
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Join Kerre Woodham one of New Zealand’s best loved personalities as she dishes up a bold, sharp and energetic show Monday to Friday 9am-12md on Newstalk ZB. News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your morning listening covered.
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Boom! Lawyered

Rewire News Group's Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy

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Every week, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take you on a wild ride through the latest legal battles in the fight for reproductive justice. On everything from abortion rights to trans discrimination to racial justice, Boom! Lawyered will help you get smart, stay mad, have fun, and fight back. Produced by Rewire News Group.
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Zero Idea

Zero Idea

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The short? We love random unknown facts we call "zero ideas". One is an ex Merchant Marine.One is a current cover band artist.One is an ex touring musician.They enjoy "Zero Ideas" (random fun mostly unknown facts). You can email your "zero ideas" to The zero boys have been friends for decades now and have had a podcast for 2 years. The original intent was just to have fun conversation and record it for future reminiscing. As they are rotting and decaying on a porch somewhere, about to die, t ...
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Wrong About Everything

Wrong About Everything

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A fun, irreverent and bipartisan look at Minnesota and national politics. Two Liberals and Two Conservatives debate the issues of the day with humor and vigor. Regular Contributors include Javier Morillo-Alicea, Mike Franklin, Brian McDaniel, Carin Mrotz, Amy Koch, Julia Donnelly, Emma Greenman, Sarah Walker, and Jeremy Estenson.
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The Auto Hub Show is Now in our 6th Season and Ian Nethercott and team interview guests from all over the automotive industry every Monday at 11 AM EAST "LIVE". We also visit Automotive events all over North America and our "Ambust Interviews" are becoming a thing in the industry. Looking for a better way to connect to professionals in the Automotive Industry? Email the show today: [email protected] We are always looking for great speakers and Sponsors as we continue the MISSION of the Aut ...
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Thinking LSAT

Nathan Fox and Ben Olson

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Ben Olson and Nathan Fox started the Thinking LSAT Podcast to become better LSAT teachers and have some fun. Please 1) subscribe, 2) rate and review, and 3) send us questions: [email protected]. Don't pay for law school! Learn more at lsatdemon.com
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Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast. During my ...
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WLWT News 5

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Morning! Join us weekdays for a quick recap of your Greater Cincinnati headlines, plus your forecast for the day and how to plan for the days ahead. We bring you 5 stories, as seen on WLWT News 5, in 5 (ish) minutes. And a little fun to get your day started!
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DIGITAL DAVE &Stone

DIGITAL DAVE n Stone

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*Radio DJ former Shock Jocks from the late 90’s back on the air trying it once again – Radio host Digital Dave D. and his sidekick partner Stone from the former Stone and Taz show coming out of Delaware, have joined forces once again to bring laughter back to the radio waves. To get back out there they have a small market show in Delaware and are now expanding to the web. Sit back and enjoy some funny and sometimes informative banter. Digital Dave **AMERICA'S VOICE of REASON**
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Thinking Like A Lawyer is a podcast featuring Above the Law's Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino, and Chris Williams. Each episode, the hosts will take a topic experienced and enjoyed by regular people, and shine it through the prism of a legal framework. This will either reveal an awesome rainbow of thought, or a disorienting kaleidoscope of issues. Either way, it should be fun.
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The Odd Years

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

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Join Amy Walter, the celebrated editor-in-chief of the Cook Political Report, every other Tuesday, for conversations on the surprising — and often odd — times we live in. Amy brings her smart and sought-after insights on politics to a podcast that covers a range of subjects. What makes this moment interesting, unpredictable, and surprising? Amy will talk to people who live and breathe politics (like ourselves) and plenty who do not. We think you can learn stuff — and have fun at the same tim ...
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Leading scholars provide insight on urgent policy debates. Jeff Friedman of Dartmouth College interviews contributors to the premiere peer-reviewed journal of security studies. They offer sophisticated, authoritative analyses of contemporary, theoretical, and historical security issues from the role of China in the world and cyber in international security to the long history of ethnic cleansing in Europe. The podcast is produced at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and Inte ...
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📌 Just Breathing is the official podcast of Laud & Lungs, a Christian lifestyle brand. 📱 Follow Us: - X: https://twitter.com/justbreathinpod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbreathingpodcast/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justbreathingpodcast/ 📧 Contact/Business Inquiries: [email protected]
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The Find Out Podcast

Find Out Podcast

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Find Out is an honest, irreverent, and often hilarious discussion about America during Trump’s second term. We’re a team of left-wing content creators (who MAGAs would call radical left lunatics)—but we’re here to prove that we’re just normal dudes you can shoot the shit with. Each week we’ll laugh about the latest MAGA absurdities, while helping listeners separate the signal from the noise. Whether you’re pissed off, ready to fight, or feel like you’re about to completely disassociate, Find ...
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This podcast Is solely about what's going on in the world, from celebrity, some politics, comedy is involved. Just straight entertainment on life its self. I'll comment with what you, the public thinks. Gonna be a raw and 100% true talk. Straight up no chaser. If you can't stand the heat.......well you know the rest!
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Travis Hopson reviews HEADS OF STATE, the Prime Video action-comedy starring John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas! In the action-comedy “Heads of State,” the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a not-so-friendly and very public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries’ “special re…
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President Trump is now threatening to arrest New York’s Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani—who is, let’s be clear, a U.S. citizen—for not helping ICE. Elon Musk, meanwhile, is threatening to start his own political party because Republicans aren't slashing spending fast enough. And the Dalai Lama is trying to reincarnate before China picks a…
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I don't know about you, but I want to know how big our Finance Ministers' holes are. I think it's really important to know what political parties’ promises are going to cost us. A nine-year battle to get a publicly funded body to cost political parties election promises, starting with the 2026 election, ended at cabinet on Monday after ACT and NZ F…
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In this episode, Tudor and Jaco Booyens, a leading advocate against sex trafficking, discuss the failures of the judicial system in prosecuting high-profile trafficking cases like Diddy’s. Booyens warns that efforts to legalize sex work, such as New York’s proposed legislation, would undermine American values and increase exploitation, especially o…
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The first literary biography of Tim O'Brien, the preeminent American writer of the war in Vietnam and one of the best writers of his generation, drawing on never-before-seen materials and original interviews. "Vietnam made me a writer." —Tim O'Brien Featuring over one hundred interviews with family, friends, peers, and others—not to mention countle…
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Rainbow Trap: Queer Lives, Classifications and the Dangers of Inclusion (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Kevin Guyan reveals how the fight for LGBTQ equalities in the UK is shaped – and constrained – by the classifications we encounter every day. Looking across six systems – the police and the recording of hate crimes; dating apps and digital desire; outn…
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In the fifth episode of Soundscapes N.Y.C., host Ryan Purcell talks with British music critic Jon Savage about how LGBTQ resistance shaped American popular music from the 1950s to the 1980s. Savage discusses the curious and queer roots of the word punk stretching back to the time of Shakespeare when it was used to connote ambiguous and transgressiv…
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The Carceral City: Slavery and the Making of Mass Incarceration in New Orleans, 1803-1930 (UNC Press, 2024) reveals that Americans often assume that slave societies had little use for prisons and police because slaveholders only ever inflicted violence directly or through overseers. Mustering tens of thousands of previously overlooked arrest and pr…
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In this important body of theology, key writings from the Chinese house church movement have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers. The documents in Faithful Disobedience: Writings on Church and State from a Chinese House Church Movement (IVP Academic, 2022) give readers an inside look at how the unregistered churches o…
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The best of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Hour 1. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: X - https…
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The best of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Hour 2. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: X - https…
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The best of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Hour 3. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: X - https…
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In the fourth episode of Soundscapes NYC, host Ryan Purcell and music historian Jesse Rifkin tour a constellation of seedy bars and venues in the 1970s that nurtured bands during the early days of punk rock. These spaces include well-known clubs like CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City and lesser-known haunts like the Mercer Arts Center and Mother’s that s…
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Jesse Browner is the author of the novels Sing to Me (Little Brown, 2025) The Uncertain Hour and Everything Happens Today, among others, as well as of the memoir How Did I Get Here? He is also the translator of works by Jean Cocteau, Paul Eluard, Rainer Maria Rilke, Matthieu Ricard and other French literary masters. He lives in New York City. Recom…
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In this episode of the CEU Review of Books Podcast I sat down with Dr Doina Anca Cretu to talk about her first book, Foreign Aid and State Building in Interwar Romania: In Quest of an Ideal, published by Stanford University Press. In the podcast we talk about Anca’s academic background, how she came to research foreign aid in Romania, any surprises…
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In this episode, Karol sits down with veteran journalist and author Salena Zito for a candid conversation about her path into journalism and what she’s learned from years of listening to everyday Americans. Salena reflects on her deep ties to Pennsylvania, the pulse of voter sentiment in heartland communities, and how local voices shape national na…
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As the crisis of democratic capitalism sweeps the globe, The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don't (Oxford University Press, 2025) makes the controversial argument that what democracies require most are stronger political parties that serve as intermediaries between citizens and governments. Once a centralizing force…
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Under Donald Trump and a cadre of billionaires, America has cast millions of Americans into a greater spiral of poverty while the ultra-rich laugh. It looks like Game Over for US democracy. Is America's decline irreversible? Also, has PM Carney's brand of blue Liberalism pushed Pierre Poilievre past his best-before date? And how does Doug Ford succ…
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There are a lot of things parents can teach children without schools needing to get involved. Basic hygiene, reading, physical education, even driving – parents should and could teach their children these skills. And I know schools already have a lot to be dealing with as regards to the needs of our children in their classroom, they've got a lot of…
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This was such a refreshing conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. We recorded it just after she delivered the homily at the National Cathedral the day after the inauguration. Bishop Budde's candor, winsomeness and wisdom shines through in all circumstances - whether it's before a worldwide audience or upon earnest reflection of the impact of…
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In this gripping episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, go behind the scenes of a dramatic all-night session in the U.S. Senate. Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson break down the high-stakes legislative marathon known as a vote-a-rama, where lawmakers debated and voted on amendments for over 27 hours straight. 🕒 What You’ll Learn: How the budget …
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Brian Mudd fills in for Clay and Buck, he opens with sharp commentary on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ extended “magic minute” speech, a procedural move delaying the final vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Mudd humorously critiques Jeffries’ filibuster-style tactics, drawing comparisons to Cory Booker’s past Senate performance and …
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Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, with guest host Brian Mudd, delivers a dynamic breakdown of the latest political developments, economic trends, and national security updates as the country heads into Independence Day. The hour opens with sharp commentary on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ extended “magic minute” speech, a pro…
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In Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, guest host Brian Mudd covers the ongoing congressional drama surrounding President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" (BBB) legislation. Mudd speaks with Congressman Jimmy Patronis from Florida, who expresses frustration over House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' record-breaking "magic minute" speech th…
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In Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, guest host Brian Mudd delivers breaking news as the House passes President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (BBB), setting up an Independence Day signing. Mudd highlights this legislative victory as the culmination of Trump's agenda being "signed, sealed, and delivered by Congress." The host de…
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Travis Hopson reviews Gareth Edwards' JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali! “Five years after the events of ‘Jurassic World Dominion,’ the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in whi…
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Travis Hopson review Netflix's THE OLD GUARD 2 starring Charlize Theron, Uma Thurman, Kiki Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthias Schoenaerts, Henry Golding, and more! Andy leads immortal warriors against a powerful enemy threatening their group. They grapple with the resurfacing of a long-lost immortal, complicating their mission to safeguard humanity.…
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Get ready for The Unshackled States Unveiled, a razor-sharp, witty dive into the hidden truth: the U.S. never fully broke free from Britain’s grip after 1783! This show unravels the Currency Act’s economic chokehold, the British fingerprints on the First Bank, Federal Reserve, and BIS (yes, that Nazi gold scandal), and the eerie echoes in our Congr…
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TODAY: The BBC refuses to broadcast Kneecap's Glastonbury set... and instead gets hit with the old "Death to the IDF" by noise rap band Bob Vylan We discuss the band's statements, their music, the Glastonbury festival, and most importantly, what average BBC viewers are saying. Is it antisemtic to oppose a military killing thousands of women and chi…
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This week, the Find Out crew sits down with author and internet veteran Jason Pargin to explore how the far-right won over a generation of young men—and how progressives can fight to win them back.We discuss:How Jason's 2012 Cracked article on personal growth went viralWhy the left's purity culture and tone-policing are losing battlesWhy platforms …
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In this Wellness Unmasked Weekly Rundown, Dr. Nicole Saphier delivers an overview of major health news that happened this week. She highlights promising research on gut bacteria breaking down microplastics, critiques RFK Jr.’s claims linking vaccines to autism, and discusses the FDA’s updated safety label for mRNA COVID vaccines regarding myocardit…
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On June 27, the Supreme Court wrapped up its extraordinarily consequential, controversial, and, at times, surprising term. Imani and Jess break down the best and worst of the 2024-2025 opinions, and what it could mean for the future of the nation. All that and… alligators? Tune into the final episode of this season of Boom! Lawyered. Episodes like …
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In this episode, Ryan discusses the current state of American pride as reflected in a Gallup poll, highlighting the stark differences in sentiment across political ideologies and generations. He reflects on the achievements of America and critiques the self-hatred observed in younger generations. The conversation shifts to immigration and demograph…
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In this Independence Day special, Lisa is joined by historian Dr. Brion McClanahan for a deep dive into the founding of America. Together, they explore the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the principles that fueled the Revolution, and the bold resistance to British tyranny. They also set the record straight on common myths abo…
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In this episode, Tudor and Kyle Olson delve into the complexities of government corruption in Michigan, focusing on the investigation of Governor Gretchen Whitmer. They discuss the implications of taxpayer money being allocated to companies with questionable practices and the political dynamics at play. The conversation also touches on broader them…
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Since the earliest encounters between tantric traditions and Western scholars of religion, tantra has posed a challenge. The representation of tantra, whether in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Tibet, or Japan, has tended to emphasize the antinomian, decadent aspects, which, as attention-grabbing as they were for audiences in the West, created a one-dimensiona…
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Bruce Harvey is a historian and photographer based in Syracuse, NY, who works at the intersection of memory, place, and public history. As an independent consultant, he helps both public and private clients document historic sites--shaping how we remember, preserve, and sometimes say goodbye to the built environment. In this episode, Bruce reflects…
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In this 'Ask Us Anything' episode of Normally, Mary Katharine and Karol share insights on their long-standing friendship, political conspiracy theories, entertainment preferences, and the current political landscape in New York City. They also discuss the implications of banning cell phones in schools and share nostalgic anecdotes from their school…
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The attack in democracy under President Donald Trump in the United States is both broader and deeper than you think. In this timely conversation with Carl LeVan, Professor and Chair of Politics, Governance, and Economics at American University – but speaking only in his personal capacity – we hear about the way that the government has attempted to …
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How to sustain an international system of cooperation in the midst of geopolitical struggle? Can the international economic and legal system survive today’s fractured geopolitics? Democracies are facing a drawn-out contest with authoritarian states that is entangling much of public policy with global security issues. In Global Discord: Values and P…
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John recently published “Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt’s Antidote to Anticipatory Despair" in Public Books. It makes the case against anticipatory despair in the face of the Trump administration's relentless campaign of lies, half-lies, bluster, and bullshit by turning for inspiration to his favorite political philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Half a …
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Political Scientist Angela K. Lewis-Maddox has pulled together an important and useful edited volume focusing on black women political scientists and their experiences in the discipline itself and in studying topics that include race and gender. Political Science, as a discipline, is a bit more than 100 years old, and studies politics, power, insti…
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When singer Debbie Harry helped form Blondie in 1974 she developed a unique stage persona to front the band. Though she may have appeared to fans as a hyper-femme caricature, Harry recalls her role as androgynous or "transexual" in her 2019 memoir Face It. In the third episode of Soundscapes N.Y.C., host Ryan Purcell talks with Cornell University p…
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It's the Fourth of July! Which makes now the perfect time to remember this Republican congressman from New York: "Rep. Felix Grucci from New York's 1st district. We probably don't have many fireworks company presidents in Congress. That's how some people might know your name. Tell us about the family business." "Well, the family business is one hun…
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For centuries, scribes across East Asia used Chinese characters to write things down–even in languages based on very different foundations than Chinese. In southern China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, people used Chinese to read and write–and never thought it was odd. It was, after all, how things were done. Even today, Cantonese speakers use Chinese …
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Pakistani women are increasingly pursuing legal avenues against acts of domestic violence. Their claims, however, are often dismissed through character allegations that label them as 'bad' women in need of control, or 'mad' women not to be trusted. Domestic Violence in Pakistan: The Legal Construction of 'Bad' and 'Mad' Women (Oxford University Pre…
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In the popular imagination, lethal injection is a slight pinch and a swift nodding off to forever-sleep. It is performed by well-qualified medical professionals. It is regulated and carefully conducted. And it provides a “humane” death. In reality, however, not one of those things is true. Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Story of Lethal In…
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This week on Fake the Nation we give you two fun/ridiculous/insightful conversations from the vault. We discuss a study on the type of people who buy into pseudo-profound bullshit. Yes, they studied this and host Negin Farsad gets pretty worked up on the issue as she discusses it with comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/author Faiz S…
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