Best Germ Theory Podcasts (2025)

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Viruses Don't Exist? AI Censorship, Germ Theory, Terrain Theory, Trust, Solutions 37:53

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Why do some people believe viruses aren't real? In this solo episode, Daniel Stih explores the roots of one of today's most misunderstood ideas — the belief that viruses "don't exist." It's not Misinformation, rather a mix of scientific confusion, loss of trust, and the human search for simple answers in a complicated world. What viruses actually a…

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BONUS EPIPIPIPIPISODE PREVIEW - Bill Maher's EPIC Takedown of Hollywood Mean Girls, Cali COVID Crazies, Orwellian Woke Culture (Cheryl Hines on Club Random III) 5:24

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A terrifying vision of a horrible alternate reality. Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Whaleship Essex & The Real Life Story of Moby Dick 1:18:52

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In the summer of 1819, the whaleship Essex set sail from Nantucket, chasing fortune across the vast and indifferent Pacific. What began as a routine whaling voyage soon veered into a nightmare, however, when the hunted became the hunter, and the ship, until now known as one of the luckiest around, was smashed to splinters, leaving her crew adrift i…

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337 | Kevin Zollman on Game Theory, Signals, and Meaning 1:17:37

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Game theory is a way of quantitatively describing what happens any time one thing interacts with another thing, when both things have goals and potential rewards. That's a pretty broad class of interesting events, so it is unsurprising that game theory is a useful way of thinking about everything from international relations to the evolution of pea…

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Fired for Saying No: COVID Mandates, School Shutdowns, and Alternative Education with Stephanie Edmonds 1:48:42

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New York City history teacher Stephanie Edmonds never imagined that her dedication to her students would one day cost her the career she loved. But during COVID, as she watched extended school shutdowns devastate her students’ mental health and academic progress, she began speaking publicly about the harms she was witnessing firsthand. When New Yor…

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TWID HOLIDAY REPLAY: A Brief History of Thanksgiving 17:14

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Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for listening!By Phil Albertelli

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Real Time s6e26 - Get Out (of That Nasty Jacuzzi) feat Francesca Fiorentini 1:46:43

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This week on I Hate Bill Maher returning guest Francesca Fiorentini and I watched a very specific episode of Real Time for a very specific reason... I might be overselling how special either of those things are. Watch both and future episodes of Francesca's show, The Bitchuation Room, here Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Remember Who You Are: Archons, Fear, and the Path to Freedom — with Steve Noack 1:10:35

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Energy practitioner and near-death experiencer (NDE) Steve Noack joins host Daniel Stih for a grounded exploration of an idea from ancient philosophy: the Archons. This conversation reframes the Archons as a metaphor for the forces—internal and external—that cloud our judgment, drain our energy, and keep us from remembering who we really are. Why d…

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336 | Anil Ananthaswamy on the Mathematics of Neural Nets and AI 1:14:11

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Machine learning using neural networks has led to a remarkable leap forward in artificial intelligence, and the technological and social ramifications have been discussed at great length. To understand the origin and nature of this progress, it is useful to dig at least a little bit into the mathematical and algorithmic structures underlying these …

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Adamski: Saucers, Aliens and Beyond... 1:39:37

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In this long overdue episode, I explore the life of George Adamski; an alleged alien contactee who shot to fame during the 1950s. As always...thank you for listening!By Phil Albertelli

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC Makeover & the Collapse of Public Trust 30:27

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A solo episode by Daniel Stih Public trust in science is collapsing, and the consequences are bigger than politics and pandemics. In this solo deep-dive, Daniel Stih breaks down how America reached a point where millions of people believe "viruses don't exist," why RFK Jr.'s CDC shake-up is happening, and what caused public confidence to fall apart…

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When the “Healthiest Diet” Makes You Sick: Mucus, Natural Hygiene, and Species-Appropriate Eating with Mariah Manazza 1:39:18

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What if the diet you believe is healing your body is actually holding it hostage? In this episode, we sit down with Mariah Manazza — once a full-on homesteader living the traditional diet dream — as she reveals how raw milk, pasture-raised meats, and ancestral traditions weren’t enough. In fact, they nearly broke her. Migraines, depression, numbnes…

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Real Time s23e34 - Jeffrey WHOstein?! feat Caron Clancey 2:33:35

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In an I Hate Bill Maher first, returning guest Caron Clancey (writer/director/ORGANIZER!!!) watches the latest episode of Real Time LIVE! AS IT AIRED (sort of, I paused it like seventy five times.) Bill Maher is weirdly dismissive of the whole Jeffrey Epstein thing, Scott Galloway believes in individual solutions to societal problems, and Josh Barr…

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Flying Carrots & Little Divers: The French UFO Wave of 1954 1:06:36

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In the autumn of 1954, France found itself gripped by a strange and unnerving spectacle. From quiet rural villages to bustling towns and cities, witnesses reported everything from flying discs, cigars and carrots, to little creatures in diving gear waddling beneath a glowing sphere. Newspapers buzzed with excitement as sightings unfolded night afte…

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AMA | November 2025 3:34:18

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Welcome to the November 2025 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable number -- based primarily on whether I have anything interesting to say about them, not whether the que…

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Blockchain, Decentralization, AI, Web3 - Roberto Capodieci 1:15:45

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Dive deep into the meaning of decentralization, the evolution of blockchain, Web3, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping our digital world. Tech veteran Roberto Capodieci, a pioneer with over 40 years of experience in technology and innovation, shares insights from decades in the industry, separating hype from reality and exploring how emerg…

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The Health Care Gap: Why America Still Doesn't Have Equal Coverage 4:01

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A hard look at the American health care system and HealthCare.gov. When "updating your information" becomes a yearly ritual to keep coverage, question whether the U.S. system serves its people or the marketplace. We break down the inequality built into financial help, marketplace plans, and coverage gaps, to see how income, location, and bureaucrac…

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The Terrain Toxin We Celebrate: Alcohol, Addiction, and the Path Beyond with David Nutt 1:29:25

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Alcohol is the world’s most socially accepted toxin — a substance woven into our rituals, relationships, and celebrations, yet responsible for immeasurable physical, emotional, and societal harm. What happens when we finally confront that truth? In this episode, we sit down with Professor David Nutt, neuropsychopharmacologist, author, and founder o…

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Real Time s23e33 - Look, I'm King Trump! Howdy Howdy Howdy! 1:59:48

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It pleases me to see my enemies in such a diminished state. Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BONUS EBISOBE BREVIEW - For Legal Reasons, Jeff Bridges Has Left the Conversation feat Jon Gabrus (Bill Maher at the Playboy Mansion) 7:58

15d ago7:58

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Jon Gabrus joins the show to talk about two appearances Bill Maher made at the Playboy Mansion. Subscribe to I Hate Bill Maher here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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335 | Andrew Jaffe on Models, Probability, and the Universe 1:17:38

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Science has an incredibly impressive track record of uncovering nonintuitive ideas about the universe that turn out to be surprisingly accurate. It can be tempting to think of scientific discoveries as being carefully constructed atop a rock-solid foundation. In reality, scientific progress is tentative and fallible. Scientists propose models, assi…

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Yesterday Today - 09/11 31:29

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In this week's episode of Yesterday Today I had a bit of a dive into teh murder of Mary Jane Kelly and how it was presented in the London papers, along with a few other oddities, like Barnaby and Burgho the bloodhounds and the insistence of drunk people to pretend they were a heavily hunted serial killer... ------ For almost anything, head over to …

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Fixing Immigration: Legal Pathways, E-Verify, Solutions - Attorney Andy Semotiuk 1:24:20

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What if America could solve its immigration crisis without raids, fear, or endless political deadlock? In this episode, Daniel Stih sits down with Andy Semotiuk, a rare immigration attorney licensed in both the United States and Canada, to unpack real solutions for today's complex immigration challenges. How to fairly legalize undocumented immigran…

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Light, Water, and the Quantum Terrain: Circadian Health and Applied Quantum Biology with Nikko Kennedy 1:18:15

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What if your body isn’t just a collection of organs, but a living, self-organizing field of light, water, and energy? In this episode of the Terrain Theory Podcast, Ben and Mike sit down with Nikko Kennedy, Director of Research at the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology, to explore the frontier where circadian health meets quantum biology. Nikko e…

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Real Time s23e32 - Aliens Have Invaded Earth to Get Our Fingers Out of Our Damn Mouths feat Jane Harrison 2:17:00

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Man oh man this guy has completely lost the plot, I swear to GOD dude. Jane Harrison returns to watch the latest episode of Real Time, which I unfortunately felt compelled to talk about because Marjorie Taylor Greene was on it. However, in a truly bizarre twist of fate, she was nowhere near the most unhinged part of the show because we got to hear …

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AI: Why Smart Tools Make Us Dumber 15:09

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Artificial intelligence is making us smarter, and dumber, at the same time. In this solo episode, Daniel Stih explores why people who use AI may become less likely to believe misinformation, and lose their ability to spot misinformation and think for themselves. AI's short-term fix vs. long-term erosion of critical thinking. How "thinking assistant…

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The Martins Croft Poltergeist: The Devil of Ylöjärvi 1:01:27

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In the frozen landscape of Finnish winter, 1885, the quiet croft of Efraim Martin in Ylöjärvi became the center of local attention thanks to a series of unexplainable events that saw almost the entire neighbourhood crowd into the small farmhouse. Rumours of the devils and demons wound through the township, as neighbors swore they saw an invisible f…

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334 | Daniel Whiteson on the Physics of and by Aliens 1:14:21

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The universe as revealed by physics is objective: it's out there, existing and behaving in ways that are completely independent of human thought. But the process by which we learn about the universe, and the language with which we talk about it, is extremely human-dependent. Does that mean that aliens would do science differently, and even think di…

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Elizabeth Vernon on Biologic Inserts, Human Hierarchy, and Kennedy as Controlled Opposition 1:54:01

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Elizabeth Vernon is a beekeeper-activist, herbalist, and founder of Queen Bees Farmacy, dedicated to bringing together the world of wild-crafted remedies, advocacy, and deep terrain insight. In this episode, we dive into the hidden dimensions of health and resistance — from how screen time is reshaping our bodies and nervous systems to the untested…

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Was the Moon Landing Faked? A Critical Look at Both Sides 11:22

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The 1969 Apollo moon landing is one of the most celebrated achievements in human history. Why do so many people still believe the moon landing was faked? In this episode, I explore both sides of the debate—not to mock or take side- to understand. • Why some footage looks suspicious • The political context of the Cold War and the space race • Why di…

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Real Time s3e14 - Are you Anti-War or Just Being Freaking Emotional feat Jesse Hawken 2:10:02

1M ago2:10:02

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Writer and podcaster Jesse Hawken joins me this week to talk about being a decades long Bill Maher hater, and then Bill Maher on this episode of Real Time validates that belief system by doing an all time rude reverential interview with Cindy Sheehan. Plus! a real yelling man heavy panel with V, Dan Savage, and *groans* Mike Huckabee. Listen to Jun…

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333 | Gordon Pennycook on Unthinkingness, Conspiracies, and What to Do About Them 1:10:20

1M ago1:10:20

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Why are people wrong all the time, anyway? Is it because we human beings are too good at being irrational, using our biases and motivated reasoning to convince ourselves of something that isn't quite accurate? Or is it something different -- unmotivated reasoning, or "unthinkingness," an unwillingness to do the cognitive work that most of us are ac…

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The New World Order 11:08

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The New World Order (NWO) is a shift in global power structure and governance. In this solo episode I explain what the NWO is, why people fear the "New World Order." Many believe it's about control and a covert plan by powerful elites to centralize global power, weaken national sovereignty, control economies and resources, and use crises such as wa…

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Dr. Anna Sitkoff on Terrain-Supporting Mushrooms, Foundational Fungi, and The Ergothioneine Effect 1:32:20

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Dr. Anna Sitkoff is a naturopathic physician and herbalist whose clinical and personal journey has been guided by a deep relationship with medicinal mushrooms. In this episode, she shares how her early exposure to natural medicine—and a life-changing experience with her father’s cancer treatment—sparked a decade-long exploration into the world of f…

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How This War Ends - Daniel's Solution to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict 3:39

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If you listened to my recent conversation with journalist Nikola Mikovic, you know we took a deep dive into Russia's foreign policy — what's really driving the war in Ukraine, and what might bring it to an end. That conversation got me thinking what a solution could look like: First — Russia - Withdraw from Ukraine and pivot from a war economy back…

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Russia's Endgame, The Truth About the War in Ukraine - Nikola Mikovic 55:24

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Why is the war in Ukraine still going, and what does Russia really want? I sit down with Nikola Mikovic, a freelance journalist based in Serbia who specializes in the foreign policies of Russia and Ukraine. From Moscow's motives and Europe's energy crisis to the quiet influence of China, this conversation reveals what mainstream headlines miss. Wha…

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Real Time s3e13 - If the Owning You Did Brought You to This, of What Use was the Own? feat Patrick Monahan 1:49:10

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Comedian and podcaster Patrick Monahan is my guest this week and his first ever full episode of Real Time reminds him of just how casually cruel the 00's were, and we also witness a startlingly lazy and uninspired panel performance from a generationally important comedian. Listen to What a Time to be Alive Support I Hate Bill Maher on Patreon Leave…

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What's Real? 9/11, Moon Landing, MKUltra, Truth vs Misinformation - John Abrons 1:36:24

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Was 9/11 an inside job? The moon landing faked? Does the government use mind control programs like MKUltra? In this episode, I'm joined by John Abrons to talk about famous and controversial conspiracy theories. Instead of debating them, we dig deeper into the psychology behind them: Why so many distrust official stories Why some "theories" are clos…

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The Paris Bluebeard: The Life & Lies of Marcel Petiot 1:30:16

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In the shadows of war-torn Paris, a charming young doctor lived a double life. Physician by day, and resistance fighter by night, his underground network promised salvation to those desperate to escape the Nazi grip. But in a time where trust was at a premium, the truth was not necessarily as it seemed. When Dr. Marcel Petiot’s home at 21 Rue Le Su…

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332 | Dmitri Tymoczko on the Mathematics Behind Music 1:21:11

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Music is math that you can dance to. The fact that certain notes sound good when played together, or in succession, is related to the mathematical properties of the frequencies to which they correspond, an idea that goes back as far as Pythagoras himself. These days we have a much more intricate understanding of these relationships and how to manip…

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Why Now? The Hidden Timelines Behind War and Peace Deals 5:42

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We're told wars "broke out" a few years ago. What if that's a lie? In this episode, I dig into a pattern I keep seeing in global conflicts like the Israel-Palestine war, the Gaza Strip crisis, and the Russia–Ukraine war. The official story says these wars started recently The truth is many of them have been going on for decades. Why does the media …

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The Middle East, Questions We're Not Supposed to Ask : What Helen Thomas Tried to Warn Us About 6:48

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Helen Thomas was one of the most respected White House journalists in history—until she asked the "wrong" questions about U.S. policy in the Middle East. In this solo episode, I look at what she tried to expose, why she was silenced, and how it ties into 9/11, Israel, and today's conflicts in Gaza and beyond. This about patterns, media control, pol…

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Dr. Shivani Gupta on Ayurveda, Mind-Body Types, and Personalized Health 1:25:11

2M ago1:25:11

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Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Fusionary Formulas. In this episode, she helps us rediscover Ayurveda as the original terrain-based health system — one that recognizes the body’s innate intelligence and its connection to mind, spirit, and environment (Nature). We discuss how to identify your mind-body type (do…

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Real Time s3e12 - Bill Maher Calls for the Death of a Very Prominent Pop Star feat Emily Faye 1:52:30

1M ago1:52:30

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Yeah yeah yeah, it's late, I don't know, I got a lot goin' on, GET OFF MY BACK!!!! Look man, myself and my friend comedian Emily Faye (returning guest, if you are a Patreon subscriber) watched another episode of this dumb ass show and it was sort of startlingly unremarkable. Gore Vidal was funny for reasons both intentionally and not, Al Franken go…

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Censored: Disinformation, Algorithms, Thought Crimes, The War on Truth - Hrvoje Morić 59:33

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My guest is Hrvoje Moric, host of The Geopolitics & Empire Podcast. Known for tackling controversial topics from geopolitics to health and war, Hrvoje has faced account shutdowns and platform restrictions from YouTube, Patreon, and PayPal. In this episode we talk about: The Disinformation Governance Board - what it is and what it means for free spe…