Best Hot Button Issues Podcasts (2025)

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First Trade Deal Done, KC is "Mad Max Hell Hole", College Protesters Booted, BW Jr Does it Again, Jacque Vaughn Next at KU?, ESPN's New Channel 49:41

18m ago49:41

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The first trade deal is done as President Trump will share details of tariffs with the United Kingdom on Thursday. Street racing, break ins and unsafe restaurants in KC go global after local reporting from Fox 4 is picked up everywhere. One European outlet refers to KC as a midwestern "Mad Max Hell Hole." Ouch. Terrorist supporting protesters take …

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Hot Royals Accept Gifts, KCUR Budget Bombshell, Alberta for 51st State, ICE Works Magic in Tenn, Bessent to Meet w/China, Mets Crazy Streak, NFL Sued by Fan 46:42

21h ago46:42

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The red hot royals are on such a roll... they are winning now even when they haven't earned it. The White Sox gift one to the Royals, thank you very much. This one was absolutely crazy. NPR affiliate KCUR in Kansas City is whining that Trump is cutting $500k from their annual budget but wait until you hear how little that is. It's shocking. I'm sta…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 494: Thunderbolts by Busiek and Bagley 37:23

1d ago37:23

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula look back on the 1997 comics debut of The Thunderbolts! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 494: Thunderbolts by Busiek and Bagley appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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876. Andy & DJ CTI: Protests Erupt In China Over Trump's Tariffs Jolting China's Economy, Jasmine Crockett Accused Of Abusing Her Power & Secret CIA Files Expose Exact Locations Of Alien Bases 1:22:34

1d ago1:22:34

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss protests erupting in China after furious workers demand pay as Trump's tariffs on imports jolt China's economy, Jasmine Crockett being accused of abusing her power at the airport boarding gate, and secret CIA files exposing the exact locations of 3 alien bases.

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Britain Should Become Entrepreneur Island. 1:19:23

1d ago1:19:23

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EP 384 - This week Daniel Priestley discusses how we build a new role for Britain post Brexit (yes, we dropped the B-Word in 2025). Basically Britain faces a choice between being that, a lapdog for the US or the sixth best Scandinavian country. The way he says it, it makes sense. Particularly when he is talking about how hard it is now to grow a bu…

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Birds Go Crazy, KCI Needs Work, Lotto Winner Twist, Trump Building Ballroom, Royals Toss Another Donut, Self's New Opportunity, Pitcher's 2nd Chance 50:54

2d ago50:54

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We begin with something I had no clue about and we're curious if you knew. Last night was the biggest night of the year for birds migrating over Kansas and Missouri and the number will shock you! A trip to the waiting parking lot to pick up my wife yesterday at KCI left me feeling uneasy about our airport. That lottery winner that got arrested in F…

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Trump Talks Third Term, Make Alcatraz Great Again, Lotto Winner Arrested, Royals Go Deep, Scheffler Sets Record, SKC Makes History 42:47

3d ago42:47

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In a very courteous and serious interview on Meet the Press, president Trump talks about 2028 and where the MAGA movement is headed. Also this weekend, Trump was busy posting about Alcatraz being refurbished and used for America's worst criminals and he's set to host Roger Goodell at the White House for NFL news. In Florida, a man that won $167 mil…

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875. Q&AF: Making Moves Without Pressure, Handling No Man’s Land & Cutting Distractions 58:17

3d ago58:17

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In today’s episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to take big action even when life feels calm, how to handle the “No Man’s Land” phase where you’re not chasing new friendships but still want progress, and how to eliminate distractions so you can stay focused on your biggest goals.

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Popp Talk, May 3, 2025 52:02

5d ago52:02

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Ep7, Tom CareyBy [email protected] (Author)

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874. Andy & DJ CTI: Mike Waltz To Be U.N. Ambassador, Pakistan Claims India Will Strike Them Within 36 Hours & Michelle Obama Blasts Trump's Immigration Crackdown 1:36:02

6d ago1:36:02

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump saying he's nominating National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to be U.N. ambassador, Pakistan claiming it has credible intelligence that India will strike within 36 hours, and Michelle Obama blasting Trump's immigration crackdown.

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RAWtalk 149: SIGMA BF is a…BUST?! Jared BLAMES the Victim, Again… 1:10:18

6d ago1:10:18

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In this episode, the duo discuss the brand new Sigma BF that Jared now has his hands on, a Book 2 update, stolen camera gear & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 149!By Jared Polin

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R's Hottest Team in MLB, KY Derby Set, Elway at Exclusive Private Club, Stephen Miller Breathes Fire, Dem Senator Backs Away from Alien, Song of Week 44:58

6d ago44:58

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The Kansas City Royals have returned from the dead and are the hottest team in baseball. With a sweep of the Rays, KC is now 17-15. Unbelievably, that's only two wins shy of the best in the whole American League. The boys are playin' some ball and the 8-2 win was a complete beat down. The Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday afternoon and we've got a…

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Tesla Terror Plot Twist, Elway Cart Death Investigation, Trump Voters Unselfish, Royals Rookie Surprise, Pitt Fan Falls, Falcons Fined 53:51

7d ago53:51

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We have multiple lead stories today as the man arrested for bombing the Tesla dealership in KC is released from custody by a US judge in Boston and this is about to become a big national story. Wait until you hear why this terrorist is back living with his parents. In a shocking story, we learn John Elway was driving a golf cart Saturday in Palm Sp…

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Editor’s (re)View: BMS, Merck, Roche see manufacturing flexibility as key to dealing with tariffs 4:26

8d ago4:26

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The three Big Pharma companies on their earnings calls this week tried to reassure investors that they have the global footprints to mitigate the effects of tariffs.By Pharma Manufacturing

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Trump Champions Hot Start, Grain Valley Son is Worst, Boat Race Crasher From KC, Royals Elite Pitching, Chiefs Commit to D, TE Predicted Shedeur, Odd Places to Tip 53:03

8d ago53:03

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While the media tried to tell America that president Trump is the least popular commander in chief ever, Trump was taking a victory lap with an incredible speech in Michigan. It was a total takedown of globalists, a boost for working folks and a complete tribute to American Exceptionalism. And, you probably laughed your tail off he was so funny. We…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 493: Supercorp 26:15

8d ago26:15

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula go up, up, and away as they review the Superman trade, Supercorp. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 493: Supercorp appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Big Tech Companies treat humans like batteries. We are just there to power their profits 1:13:53

8d ago1:13:53

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EP 383 - Jonathan MacDonald is back on the show and keener than ever to get you interested in Ethical Tech. We discuss why now, more than ever, people need to be given the tools, and moral frameworks to inform their interactions with increasingly opaque technology. How things like social media are seemingly set up to keep us amused, distracted and …

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100 Days of Greatness, Libs Learning Disability, Impeach!, KU Star Goes Rogue, Eagles Boycott, Royals Popup Problem, Special Derby Horse 52:53

9d ago52:53

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We've officially got 100 days of greatness in the books and if you didn't know better, you'd think the world is falling apart. It's been one good win after another with a closed border, deportations, criminals caught, prices down and a tax bill in the works. Oh, and countries agree they will have to pay some tariffs now to balance things out a bit.…

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873. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump's Blue Suit At Pope's Funeral, Huge Power Outage Strikes Spain, Portugal And France & Virginia Giuffre Suicide 1:43:45

9d ago1:43:45

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump's blue suit at the Pope's funeral drawing attention, the huge power outage that hit Spain, Portugal and France, and Virginia Giuffre's attorney revealing details of death casting doubt of suicide.

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872. Q&AF: Too Focused, Approaching Senior Leadership & Switching Industries In Business 57:58

10d ago57:58

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On today's episode, Andy answers your live call-in questions on how to balance personal life with your professional life when you are “too focused” on your goals, how to best approach senior leadership at work for approval, and what are some best practices to implement when switching industries in business.…

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Draft Gift Keeps on Giving, Royals Streak Ends, Belichick Bizarre, KC Suing Trump, Chopper Crash Worst Case, Feds Round up Gang Bangers 35:18

10d ago35:18

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If you thought the NFL draft ended Saturday, you may think again. More and more stories are emerging from this wild draft and none more compelling than Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round and getting prank phone calls from a young kid on social media. Turns out the kid's dad is the Defensive Coordinator of the Falcons. Oh my. We also go over…

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Popp Talk, April 26, 2025 52:02

12d ago52:02

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John Mulchaey and Pedro Domingos JOHN MULCHAEY DIRECTOR OF THE CARNEGIE OBSERVATORY ALL ABOUT THE UNIVERSE AND THE STARS PEDRO DOMINGOS AUTHOR OF 2040: WILL A.I. RUN FOR PRESIDENT FACT OR FICTION?By [email protected] (Author)

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DAILY FRO 4/25/25: "Fair" 15:07

13d ago15:07

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There's nothing I hate more than someone questiniing my integrity. TXT me 3137109729By Jared Polin

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871. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Unfurls Plans For Double 100-Foot Flagpoles, SCOTUS Appears Poised To Side With Maryland Parents Over LGBTQ+ Books & Amish Community Helps Rebuild Western North Carolina 1:15:11

13d ago1:15:11

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Trump unfurling plans for the double 100-foot flagpoles during his White House lawn walk, SCOTUS appearing to side with Maryland parents over LGBTQ+ books, and thousands of members from the Amish Communities helping to rebuild Western North Carolina and the national media ignoring the story.…

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QUIZ - Labour Government - Business or Bullsh*t? 8:57

13d ago8:57

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EP 382 - April's quiz round up sees Alex Edmans, Anand Menon and Psyfer play the game to see if they think Brexit, Labour Government, GDPR, Crowdfunding, Lobbying Client Lunches and are business or just complete tosh! *For Apple Podcast chapters, access them from the menu in the bottom right corner of your player* Spotify Video Chapters: 00:00 Is i…

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Chiefs Work Magic in 1st Round, OT for Mahomes, Mizzou Star goes 7th, Shadeur Stiffed, Royals Get Sweep, Dr. Jeremy Fry Convo 43:46

13d ago43:46

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Hey, the Chiefs are pretty good at drafting players if you didn't already know. This was just sensational as the Chiefs put enough fear into teams fighting over the 31st pick for a linebacker KC didn't want that they moved down. One spot. Yes, one spot and got the offensive tackle they wanted and picked up a free pick in the 5th round out of thin a…

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RAWtalk 148: Ben Stiller Bowls? Sony 50-150 vs Tamron 35-150 & MORE!!! 48:18

13d ago48:18

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This week Stephen is out on Vacation and I do the show by myself. In fact, I spoke so much that I almost passed out from the lack of oxygen. Drop us a txt 3137109729By Jared Polin

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KKHI Special: 2025 Chiefs Draft Preview 54:41

14d ago54:41

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Let's do this! The Chiefs are almost on the clock. Do they go OL or DL with the 31st pick or trade up or down? Stan Weber joins us to discuss the Chiefs' needs and what players from Mizzou, K-State and KU will do in the NFL if they are drafted. We also discuss the top of the draft class and have a surprising twist at the end. Stan's family life is …

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Bye Bye Food Dyes, Trump "Good" to China, Tyreek in Trouble, Liz Warren Freezes, Wild Thing Shouldn't Close, Sanders "Entitled" 47:22

15d ago47:22

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You can say bye bye to synthetic food dyes as companies will have to find a way to make our tasty treats look good with natural ingredients. If you learn just a little about this, you know its the right thing to do. Trump says he's being good to China and they will be happy with a final result when a tariff deal is complete. Tyreek Hill has more co…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 492: Fortune & Glory – The Musical 30:08

15d ago30:08

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula give their review of Fortune & Glory: The Musical. The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 492: Fortune & Glory – The Musical appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Sometimes You Can Have Too Much Diversity 1:19:22

15d ago1:19:22

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EP 381 - This week we talk to Alex Edmans about how you make decisions in a world full of misinformation. Alex is a Professor of Finance who has written and spoken extensively about subjects such as ESG (why those three letters don’t belong together) and why cognitive, rather than demographic diversity is a better indicator of business success. He’…

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DAILY FRO 4/22/25: "Lived Experience" 15:04

16d ago15:04

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This is the Daily Fro for April 22nd 2025. 3137109729By Jared Polin

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DOGE & KC in Focus, Trump Meeting CEO's, Illegals Leaving in Droves, KU Runner Wins Boston Marathon, Chiefs Draft Prowess, Photo of Year 46:31

16d ago46:31

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A local story has gone national and maybe global and it's about KC. It seems we are some sort of huge federal government hub and didn't know it. Worse yet, DOGE is apparently destroying our city. Only one problem, the facts don't back any of this up yet. Still, people in other places will believe we are getting crushed. You have to hear this. Presi…

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870. Andy & DJ CTI: Pope Francis' Dies At 88, Titanic Captain's Last Moments & Kanye West Claims He Had Incestuous Relationship With Male Cousin 1:27:26

16d ago1:27:26

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Pope Francis passing away at the age of 88, a new book revealing the accounts of the Titanic Captain's last moments on the sinking ship, and Kanye West claiming he had an incestuous relationship with his male cousin as a child.

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DAILY FRO 4/21/25: I Am NOT an "Educator" According To... 15:51

17d ago15:51

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Daily FRO for April 21st 2025.By Jared Polin

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Thermo Fisher opens cell therapy center, FDA cites Aurobindo site, Trump probes pharma imports ahead of tariffs [The good, the bad, the ugly] 4:13

17d ago4:13

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The good — Thermo Fisher opens center to boost cell therapy development The bad — FDA cites Aurobindo plant after Raleigh inspection The ugly — Trump probes pharma imports as tariff threat loomsBy Pharma Manufacturing

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Pope Francis Dies at 88, Trump's Profound Words Shine, Mace Wrong to Blast Voter, Royals Save Season, KU Sweeps KSU, Daly Cashes In 51:34

17d ago51:34

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A day after meeting with Vice President JD Vance, Pope Francis has died at age 88. We'll discuss what this means not only for the Catholic Church but global politics as well. Trump's Easter post on Truth Social got all the headlines Sunday but a post later in the day is the one I want to focus on. It could be the simplest and most brilliant thing h…

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869. Q&AF: Building Foundations Of Success, First 90 Days Of Business & How To Pivot 46:33

17d ago46:33

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On today's episode, Andy answers your live call-in questions on build the foundations for your long term success when you are just finishing college, what to do in the first 90 days of starting to get the most traction for your business, and how to identify the true warning signs to pivot and make a change in your business.…

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Popp Talk, April 19, 2025 58:00

18d ago58:00

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Guests, Townson and Abrams, 2nd HourBy [email protected] (Author)

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MS-13 Man is Chiefs Fan, Champagne Socialists Pounce, Billings for Gov, Royals Nearing Cliff, Former Royal's Great Glove, Song of Week 51:49

20d ago51:49

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Oh no..... MS-13 man is a Chiefs fan! This is just too much as Dems try to bring a wife beating, court ruled gang member illegal alien back from El Salvador where he is a citizen. A Chiefs fan. Is this Chiefsaholic's brother? Champagne Socialists are everywhere these days proving to America they just don't know who we are. KC resident and podcaster…

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868. Andy & DJ CTI: Florida State University Shooting, Blue Origin Returns Safely & Why Dems Lost Election 1:07:52

20d ago1:07:52

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the mass shooting at Florida State University, Blue Origins crew which includes Gayle King and Katy Perry returning safely after the space launch, and the viral clip explaining why the Democrats lost the Election.

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RAWtalk 147: Is Canon RAISING Prices?! Viltrox: the New 3rd Party KING! 51:02

20d ago51:02

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In this episode, Jared's recording live from Ohio! The duo discuss rumored price increases for Canon USA, the brand new Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 lens for both Sony and Nikon mounts, a questionable new art museum collection & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 147!…

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Kansas Could Blink on Stadium, KC World Cup Travel Worry, Dogs Bad for Planet, Royals Swept in NY, Vinnie's Career Changer, Burger Month Bonus, George Castanza Heckled 52:44

21d ago52:44

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With all these deadlines looming on new parks for the Royals and Chiefs there's one question that hasn't been answered. Could Kansas blink and extend their STAR bond offer to each team after the program sunsets on June 30. I have the answer and the details. World Cup official in KC are now considering the possibility 650,000 people will NOT be visi…

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Dirty Judges Run Amok, Biden Remembers Colored Kids, Google Expands in KC, Royals Teetering, NIL No-Man's Land, 1587's Celeb Treatment, Katy Perry Skewered 54:11

22d ago54:11

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Activist judges are working overtime these days to slow the Trump administration. Wait until you hear the resume of liberal judge Indira Talwani, a women who has temporarily prevented Trump from deportations. Joe Biden gives his first speech since destroying our border and people may not have cared much until he remembered seeing "colored kids" whe…

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Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 491: The Omega Effect 26:59

22d ago26:59

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This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, we wrap up our Daredevil content with Andrew and Petula looking back on the Punisher/Spidey crossover, The Omega Effect! The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 491: The Omega Effect appeared first on Geek Hard.By Back Issue Bloodbath

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Business Without Baggage #1: Doing Business With The French, what they don’t teach you in school. 1:27:02

22d ago1:27:02

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EP 380 - This week we're trying a cultural experiment - to start an occasional series called Business Without Baggage that helps people understand the nuances of doing business across different cultures. To kick us off, we invited accomplished French corporate Lawyer and expert on cultural intelligence Olivier Lopez onto the show. We asked him to e…

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