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Thrive is the podcast for content creators, bloggers, and influencers to learn tactics, strategies, and behind-the-scenes info from the best in the business. We're here to support you with blogging and social media tutorials, workshops, a community, and this podcast. Thrive Founder and CEO Bree Pair interviews content creators, bloggers, YouTubers, and entrepreneurs to get strategic info on how to build a successful business. To stay in touch with all things Thrive head to our website Thrive ...
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Welcome to The Laylee Emadi Podcast—the show for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to step into the spotlight as educators, speakers, and industry leaders. Whether you’re building your first course, booking stages, or scaling your impact, this is your space for candid conversations, actionable strategies, and the real talk no one else is having. Host Laylee Emadi is a speaker, coach, and founder of The Creative Educator Conference, helping you grow your influence without losing your authe ...
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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

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One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re na ...
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In the realm of true crime, dark psychology, and mind manipulation, The Skillful Art of Manipulation is your immersive gateway into the chilling world of psychological thrillers, real-world mind games, and behavioral control. Hosted by Joe & Ryan, this gripping podcast and audiobook series dissects the tactics of emotional coercion, deception, and influence used in romance, business, politics, and beyond. Each episode unpacks how modern manipulators — from con artists and cult leaders to tox ...
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The Smart Influencer Podcast

Christina Hitchcock & Corinne Schmitt

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The Smart Influencer Podcast was created to help online influencers work smarter and scale faster. Each week you’ll hear inspiring interviews with experts and influencers and leave with actionable tips and strategies you can implement immediately. We dive into a variety of topics including SEO, social media marketing, monetization strategies, content creation, email marketing, mindset, organization, business management and more. You'll learn the strategies and tactics that pro bloggers use t ...
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Welcome to The Ranger Influencer Show, where Feliche Ranger breaks down the Amazon Influencer Program with real strategies and no fluff. Each episode covers creator tips, proven growth tactics and a “Product of the Day” reviewed with the Conch Shell Rating. Learn how to grow, earn, and create with confidence as an Amazon Influencer.
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Brainfluence

Roger Dooley

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Roger Dooley is the author of Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing, and has been studying the effects of psychology, behavior research, and neuroscience on persuasion and marketing in business, leadership and everyday life. In every episode, Roger shares brain-oriented tactics, along with the expertise of his guests, to increase persuasion with concrete, research-based neuromarketing advice. Guests include best-selling authors and thought leaders like ...
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The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast

DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform

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Empower your employees like never before and learn how to own the social share of voice in your industry. Organizations all over the world in every sector are driving strategic competitive advantage by scaling the impact of their employees' voices… and now YOU can too! As we delve beyond the why and get straight to the how so that you can put employee-driven growth at the heart of your organization. Hosted by Bradley Keenan and Lewis Gray of DSMN8.
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Designing Tomorrow explores a new playbook for modern social impact leaders and brands to reach their true impact potential. Why do some social impact brands thrive, while so many others fail to get traction, build support for their cause, and make meaningful progress? Imagine your impact with truly sustainable revenue and resources. With deeper community engagement and relationships. With more influence in your social impact category. Hosted by Eric Ressler, Founder & Creative Director of C ...
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Dark Psychology refers to the study of the human condition in relation to the psychological nature of people who prey on others. It explores the tactics, traits, and strategies used by individuals to manipulate, control, influence, or exploit others for personal gain. This field examines concepts such as manipulation, persuasion, coercion, deception, emotional exploitation, and the darker aspects of human behavior. Understanding Dark Psychology helps people recognize harmful patterns, protec ...
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Welcome to the Beach Boss Influencers Show! This show is for entrepreneurs and network marketers who want to learn how to consistently generate more customers and recruit more teammates without bugging friends and family and spamming on social media. We’ve all tried building our businesses the way our upline or other “gurus” taught us. While some of the old-school tactics may have worked for a little while, they didn’t give us the true leverage and time freedom we were looking for. Over the ...
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Baby Shoes

Alex Lee and Humyara Mahbub

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Alex and Hum are two accomplished, funny, beautiful, and humble professional women, who now spend too much time trapped under babies, scrolling on their phones. What horrors and delights has the algorithm served them while their children sleep? Whose influence are they under this week and what products are they shilling? And what has the internet done to their gorgeous, gorgeous brains? Join these tired (but hot) mums as they dissect the insane products that have popped up on their feeds tha ...
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Selling Isn't Everything

Brent Adamson & Shari Levitin

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The show where legendary minds reveal the human truths behind real influence, connection, and performance. Hosted by Brent Adamson, co-creator of both The Challenger Sale and the newly released The Framemaking Sale, and Shari Levitin, author of Heart and Sell, featured in Harvard’s sales curriculum. If you think sales is all about pressure, product, or polish… think again. Because the shortest path to better numbers? Is making a human connection.
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Welcome to The Freedom & Prosperity Podcast with your host, Desi Arnaz – the ultimate destination for successful business owners, professionals, and executives who are eager to explore the paths to financial freedom, personal growth, and living life on their own terms. Join Desi as he sits down with top achievers, industry experts, and thought leaders to uncover the strategies and stories that have helped them achieve lasting success. From building financial independence to creating a life o ...
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Do you often feel sidelined in discussions, wanting to speak up and have more influence? Ever experience that you say something in a meeting and then it seems like people maybe are still not getting what you’re saying? Do you need more executive presence in high stakes meetings? Discover tactics to confidently assert yourself and make your ideas count on Speak Up, the podcast for high-performing introverts and ambiverts. You'll learn: 1. Visibility Strategies from the art of persuasion, ensu ...
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Are you struggling to increase your small business' visibility and bring more customers through the door? Mastering Local Marketing gives small business owners—whether you run a retail shop, restaurant, service business, or are simply a one-person marketing team—the insight and direction you need to understand what's holding back your growth and the marketing strategies to fix it. Each week, host and marketing expert Matt Hanson breaks down the common mistakes small businesses make in digita ...
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BOSSY

Morning Brew

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Join Tara Reed for a no-BS conversation about entrepreneurship, confidence and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice with the help of other entrepreneurs—from the big names you love to those who head up your favorite brands. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow @bossy_show for more.
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Welcome to "Do This, NOT That!" - your ultimate destination for mastering marketing insights. Join us as we dive deep into the world of marketing, unlocking powerful strategies and game-changing tactics that will revolutionize your approach. ㅤ Our podcast offers actionable takeaways and practical advice to supercharge your marketing game. Explore the power of decision-making, the art of nurturing contacts, and the influence of loss aversion in marketing. Discover how anchoring and positive p ...
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Welcome to The LAB, powered by eXp University, where Chief Learning Officer, Bryon Ellington, brings you top eXp Realty agents and leaders, to share their expertise, insights, and strategies to help you thrive in the real estate industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a team leader, or just starting out, this podcast is your weekly source of inspiration and knowledge. New Episodes Every Week! Stay ahead of the game with fresh content delivered to you every week. Each episode is pac ...
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Dental Office Rescue is your go-to resource for transforming your dental practice into a thriving, patient-centric business. Hosted by Linda Kane, Amazon Best-Selling author of Dental Office Rescue and founder of Zeroed-In Dental Solutions, this show is your roadmap to a more profitable, stress-free practice. Every other Wednesday, Linda sits down with leading dental pros and practice growth strategists to share expert advice, smart tactics, battle-tested solutions, and practical tips design ...
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Negotiate Anything

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

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Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO ...
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If you've ever wondered what makes "reply guys" tick, why we fall for emotionally manipulative language in politics, why meetings suck, or how music can reshape your brain, we have the answers! Tune in to PsyberSpace™ every Monday morning and understand your world a little better each week. PsyberSpace explores the evolving landscape where psychology, media, culture, and digital technology converge. Each episode unpacks the impact of tech on our minds, our culture, our work, and our society. ...
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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Big Brand Energy

Sophie Wilson from On Track Studio

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This podcast is hosted by Sophie, podcast studio owner, producer, and coach. With a background in digital marketing, Sophie's superpower is helping service-based businesses and personal brands carve out their unique point of difference and use it to create value-based, audience-centric content that fosters deep connections. Sophie is on a mission to empower conscious, purpose-driven creators and entrepreneurs who understand the importance of self-development and aspire to scale their busines ...
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My Daily Business Podcast

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business

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(formerly My Daily Business Coach podcast). Do you love your business? You should, right? Well sometimes, as small business owners, we just don't. The My Daily Business podcast is here to provide inspiration, education and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again and build a business they can be proud of. Hosted by Fiona Killackey, author, speaker, business coach and founder of My Daily Business, this podcast includes business coaching, intervie ...
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Social Media for B2B Growth is the LinkedIn podcast for B2B marketers and business leaders who want to stop guessing and start winning on LinkedIn. Forget outdated tactics and vanity metrics. Around here, it’s B2B Growth. No Hacks! Hosted by Michelle J Raymond - LinkedIn expert, international speaker, and unapologetic Company Page superfan, this show cuts through the noise to bring you proven strategies, fresh ideas, and insider tips to grow your brand, build influence, and generate real bus ...
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Daniel Fava from Create My Therapist Website is on a quest to uncover the best website and online marketing strategies so you can grow a successful private practice and do the work you love. Discover how you can build an effective website for your therapy practice, attract the right clients through content marketing and blogging tips, develop passive streams of income and attract more of your ideal clients just by being your amazing self. Other topics for discussion include SEO (search engin ...
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Welcome to the No Broke Months for Salespeople podcast, the show where we unlock the secrets to mastering influence, achieving consistent success, and transforming your professional journey. Here, we explore "Teach to Sell: The NEW Way to Persuade Human Behavior," a revolutionary method that goes beyond traditional sales tactics to truly understand and connect with people. Join our community of ambitious professionals who are committed to achieving Consistent and Predictable Income, and say ...
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Your Brew of Business Wisdom - Coffee N5 is your ultimate guide to running, growing, and scaling a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by award-winning marketing strategist Lara Schmoisman—a Forbes Next 1000 honoree and LA Times Inspirational Women finalist—this Podcast is your secret weapon for actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world success stories. Every episode dives into the tools, tricks, and tactics that help businesses thrive, featuring insights f ...
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Make the Invisible Visible™ with Cheryl McCants, award-winning CEO of Impact Consulting Enterprises, offers marketing strategies, brand-building systems, visibility equity frameworks, public relations techniques, digital marketing guidance, coaching, storytelling approaches, and leadership insights that elevate entrepreneurs. Each episode strengthens brand visibility, supports business marketing, fuels personal branding, and drives sustainable business growth with practical marketing tips th ...
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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for accomplished experts ready to grow your impact, expand your reach, and attract bigger opportunities through smart book marketing, visibility, and publishing strategies. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works when you want to be known for what you know, without wasting time on noisy tactics that don't fit your goals. Each week, you’ll get practical guid ...
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The Bloggerbytes Podcast is a resource for bloggers, influencers, and content creators. Join Jenna Urben as she shares tips, tactics, and strategies to empower you to establish your brand, serve your audience, and monetize your influence. Episodes cover topics including emerging tools and platforms, blogging, leveraging social media, influencer marketing, and more. Hit subscribe and join the fun!
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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast Validate. Rebuild. Revolutionize (and Patriarchy Deconstruction) Discover a safe haven and a wellspring of insight with the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast. In this candid, relevant, and eye-opening show, host Lynn, author and passionate recovery advocate, guides you through the landscape of toxic relationships and covert narcissistic abuse dynamics. With honesty, depth, and tough love, Lynn helps you recognize subtle manipulation tactics and offers pr ...
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This Podcast is used to build a community around Social Engineers and Technology. Using Peak performance tactics at the fulcrum of Social Psychology and Web Development. Applying Persuasion, Business Acumen, Social Influence to Web Development and Social Engineering. Cover art photo provided by Luca Bravo on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@lucabravo
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Inside the Influencer Green Room is where successful Creators, brands, and Strategists talk about audience growth tactics, brand deals, monetization, strategies, and the business of being an Influencer. Get real advice from Creators who have actually done it (and not some rando on Twitter...)Come hang out with us if you are serious about growing your audience and influence!
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Want the blueprint to growing and scaling your business faster? The iDigress Podcast simplifies how to maximize your business' growth potential giving you the strategies, systems, and solutions necessary to increase sustainable profitability and scalable revenue. Learn the marketing frameworks, sales tactics, business insights, mindset shifts, and proven methodologies host Troy Sandidge, aka the Strategy Hacker®, uses to launch 35+ brands and generate over $175 Million in revenue for clients ...
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Welcome to Digital Dominance, the podcast that empowers service-based business owners to stop struggling and start thriving online. If you run a medical clinic, plumbing company, or any service business and feel overwhelmed by SEO, websites, and digital marketing, you’re in the right place. Each week, we deliver practical, hands-on strategies designed to help you: Attract more local clients who are ready to buy Boost your online visibility without confusing jargon Build a website and marketi ...
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Scaling a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about navigating chaos, making fast but sound decisions, and keeping teams aligned under pressure. The Business Emergency Room helps leaders, founders, and decision-makers sharpen their decision-making mechanics, master people dynamics, and build resilience in uncertain markets. Host Maartje van Krieken shares battle-tested frameworks to eliminate bottlenecks, avoid analysis paralysis, and turn turbulence into traction. Tune in weekly for rea ...
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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. To counter China's conventional superiority, the authors recommend "war fighting proliferation," supporting nuclear capabilities for allies like Japan and South Korea. They advocate for "political warfare" rather than armed conflict, aiming to isolate the CCP economically and diplomaticall…
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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. Fanell argues the U.S. must "admit failure" regarding China, likening the situation to a patient acknowledging cancer to begin treatment. To combat "threat deflation" and institutional bias in intelligence, they propose a "Team B" of independent analysts to objectively assess PRC capabilit…
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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. The authors draw parallels between current U.S.policy and the British Empire's 1919 "10-year rule," which underfunded defense and ignored rising threats. They criticize the U.S. response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, noting that the Bush administration rushed to re-engage rather t…
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Guests: Captain James Fanell (USN Ret.) and Bradley Thayer. Fanell and Thayer discuss the PLA's "Joint Sword 2024 Alpha" exercises, describing them as an "Anaconda strategy" designed to suffocate Taiwan following President Lai's inauguration. They argue that despite these overt threats, Washington remains trapped in a failed "engagement school" min…
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PREVIEW Guest: Emma Southon. Southon profiles Julia Felix, a Pompeian business owner who defied Romangender norms by independently running a sophisticated entertainment complex. Featuring "bougie" baths, bars, and apartments, her establishment catered to those seeking luxury near the amphitheater, illustrating how archaeological evidence contradict…
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PREVIEW Guest: Emma Southon. Southon details the execution of Opia, a Vestal Virgin sacrificed in 483 BCE to appease the gods after disastrous omens. To avoid the stigma of direct human sacrifice, Romans conducted a funeral procession before walling her alive in a cave, leaving her to starve or suffocate. 2803 WOMEN OF ROME…
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🎙️ Welcome to The LAB: Anthony Esposito – Turning YouTube Content Into Consistent, High-Quality Real Estate Leads 🚀 In this episode, Anthony Esposito shares his real-world journey from electrician to full-time real estate agent and how YouTube became one of the most powerful drivers of his business. Serving the Cleveland, Ohio market, Anthony break…
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SHOW 12-25-25 THE SHOW BEGINS WITH DOUBTS ABOUT THE MODERN STORY OF MARY AND HER FAMILY. 1868 NAZARETH SEPPHORIS AND THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF MARY'S LIFE Colleague James Tabor. Tabor identifies Sepphoris, a Roman capital near Nazareth, as Mary's birthplace. He reimagines Jesus and Joseph as "tektons" (builders) working in this urban center rather …
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The United States has launched a deadly strike in Nigeria — but questions are mounting over why, where, and for whose benefit. Nigeria’s former 2023 presidential contender Adamu Garba II joins RT International to challenge the official narrative surrounding the attack ordered by Donald Trump.By RT
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Covert sabotage operates quietly. It’s the kind of psychological manipulation that targets your confidence, progress, and credibility while leaving the person behind it looking blameless. In this episode, we unpack how subtle undermining behaviors can erode the lives of ambitious people, especially women, and why these patterns often remain invisib…
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Miracle Blood: Theranos and the Silicon Valley Illusion is a gritty investigative narrative that follows the rise and collapse of one of Silicon Valley’s most celebrated startups. Promising hundreds of medical tests from a single drop of blood, Theranos sold a vision of painless, democratized health care while operating behind layers of secrecy. Th…
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People don’t trust who you are—they trust what they feel around you. In this powerful episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Shawn Anthony—entrepreneur, talent manager, and host of School’s Over… Now What?—to reveal the hidden mechanics behind trust, influence, and real connection. Discover how Shawn turned his ability to connect people into a six…
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To see if Laura’s Executive Presence Mastery System 90-day coaching intensive is right for you, set up a strategy call here. 🎄 Welcome to the Speak Up 12 Days of Christmas… where I give you 12 tiny but mighty tips from December 25 through January 6 to help you create big executive presence today so you get recognized for your contributions in 2026 …
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THE LEGACY OF THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR Colleague Max Boot. Boot reflects on Reagan's legacy, noting his "genial and aloof" personality rooted in childhood trauma. He discusses the superficial nature of Reagan's diaries, his economic record aided by Paul Volcker, and his unassuming nature, exemplified by a story about an uncomfortable chair he refused…
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COLD WAR DIPLOMACY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCANDALS Colleague Max Boot. Focusing on foreign policy, Boot details Reagan's shift from "Evil Empire" rhetoric to a constructive partnership with Gorbachev to end the Cold War. He also addresses the administration's failures, including the chaotic tenure of Don Regan, the Iran-Contrascandal caused by Reagan's…
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ASSASSINATION SURVIVAL AND THE FIRST TERM AGENDA Colleague Max Boot. Boot describes Reagan'ssurvival of the 1981 assassination attempt as his "finest hour," boosting his popularity and legislative agenda. He explains the power dynamics of the White House "Troika," specifically James Baker's influence, the implementation of tax cuts despite deficits…
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THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: CAMPAIGNS OF 1976 AND 1980 Colleague Max Boot. Discussing the path to the presidency, Boot analyzes Reagan's close 1976 loss to Gerald Ford and his victorious 1980 campaign. He highlights the firing of campaign manager John Sears, Bill Casey's role in the potential "October Surprise" regarding Iranian hostages, and Reag…
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THE SHIFT TO CONSERVATISM AND THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION Colleague Max Boot. Boot traces Reagan's political evolution from New Deal Democrat to conservative icon while hosting General Electric Theater. He covers Reagan's breakout 1964 speech for Goldwater, his election as California governor, his confrontational handling of student protests, and his co…
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HOLLYWOOD POLITICS, DIVORCE, AND MEETING NANCY Colleague Max Boot. Boot examines the collapse of Reagan's marriage to Jane Wyman as her career outpaced his post-WWII. He discusses Reagan's navigation of the "Red Scare" as SAG president—publicly liberal but privately an FBI informant—and his subsequent marriage to Nancy Davis, who became his essenti…
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FROM IOWA RADIO TO WARNER BROTHERS STARDOM Colleague Max Boot. Boot details Reagan's college romance with Margaret Cleaver and his early career shift from sportscasting in Iowa to acting in Hollywood. He explains Reagan's initial success in B-movies at Warner Brothers and his courtship of actress Jane Wyman, leading to their marriage and his ascent…
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A MIDWESTERN CHILDHOOD: ROOTS OF OPTIMISM AND DETACHMENT Colleague Max Boot. Biographer Max Boot discusses Ronald Reagan's difficult childhood in Illinois during the Great Depression. He details how Reagan's alcoholic father, Jack, created family instability, while his mother, Nelly, instilled optimism and a love for performance. Boot also highligh…
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THE DEATH OF CLODIUS AND THE REPUBLIC'S END Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin recounts the violent death of Clodius by rival gangs, marking a turning point toward the Republic's collapse. He views Clodia's subsequent disappearance from history as a symbol of the loss of women's influence and civic rights, framing her story as a cautionary tale about pol…
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THE TRIAL OF RUFUS AND CICERO'S MISOGYNY Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin describes a trial where Clodia accused her ex-lover Rufus of poisoning. Cicero defended Rufus by launching misogynistic attacks on Clodia, calling her "cow-eyed" and alleging incest. Boin argues this famous speech unfairly solidified Clodia's negative historical reputation while …
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THE POLITICS OF TRIBUNES AND REFORM Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin details the divide between the Optimates and Populares. He explains how Clodia and her brother Clodius used the office of Tribune—the "people's protector" with veto power—to enact reforms. This strategy allowed them to challenge the Senate's authority and set the stage for Clodius's p…
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CLODIA'S PRIVILEGE AND CICERO'S AMBITION Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin introduces Clodia, a privileged woman from an ancient Roman family on Palatine Hill. He contrasts her aristocratic, independent nature—manifested in her name spelling—with the rise of Cicero, a talented outsider. Boin frames their eventual conflict as a clash between established …
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ROMAN EXCEPTIONALISM VS. HUMAN TRAGEDY Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. They discuss whether the Aeneid justifies Roman empire or tells a human story. McGill argues the poem survives because it creates sympathy for antagonists like Dido and Turnus. They explore how Virgil portrays the costs of empire and Aeneas's rage, complicating the n…
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THE AENEID'S PLOT AND HOMERIC INFLUENCES Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. McGill and Wright summarize the plot, from Troy's destruction to the war in Italy. They analyze Virgil's dialogue with Homer, noting how the poem's opening words invoke both the Iliad's warfare and the Odyssey's wanderings. They also highlight the terrifying, visua…
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TRANSLATING THE SOUND AND METER OF VIRGIL Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. The translators explain choosing iambic pentameter over dactylic hexameter to provide an English cultural equivalent to the original's epic feel. They describe their efforts to replicate Virgil's auditory effects, such as alliteration and assonance, and preserve s…
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VIRGIL'S RURAL ORIGINS AND AUGUSTAN CONNECTION Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. The guests discuss Virgil's birth in 70 BCE near Mantua and his rural upbringing, which influenced his poetry. They trace his move to Rome during civil war and his eventual connection to Augustus, noting that Virgil promised a grand epic for the emperor in hi…
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THE Q SOURCE AND MARY'S TEACHINGS Colleague James Tabor. Tabor identifies the "Q" source as a collection of ethical teachings shared by Matthew and Luke. He attributes these core values—such as charity and humility—to a family tradition taught by Mary to Jesus, James, and John the Baptizer, aiming to restore Mary'shistorical influence as a teacher.…
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THE TALPIOT TOMB AND DNA EVIDENCE Colleague James Tabor. Discussing the Talpiot tomb, Tabor details ossuaries bearing names like "Jesus son of Joseph" and "Mariamne." He argues statistical clusters and potential DNA evidence suggest this is the Jesus family tomb, positing that physical remains support historical existence without necessarily negati…
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THE FLIGHT TO PELLA AND MARY'S DEATH Colleague James Tabor. Tabor discusses the Christian flight to Pella during the Roman revolt. He speculates Mary died before this event, likely around 49–63 CE, and was buried on Mount Zion. Consequently, she disappears from the New Testament record, which shifts focus to Peter and Paul after the Jerusalem churc…
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THE HEADQUARTERS ON MOUNT ZION Colleague James Tabor. Tabor describes excavations on Mount Zion, identifying a first-century house foundation as the "upper room" and headquarters of the early movement. He visualizes Mary as the matriarch in this courtyard, welcoming pilgrims and apostles like Paul, and establishes James as the leader of this house …
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JAMES THE JUST AS TRUE SUCCESSOR Colleague James Tabor. Tabor asserts James, Jesus's brother, was the movement's true successor, not Peter. Citing Acts and the Gospel of Thomas, he notes James led the Jerusalem council and stood at the cross. Tabor argues the "beloved disciple" entrusted with Mary's care was this blood brother, not Johnthe fisherma…
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RECLAIMING THE HISTORICAL JEWISH FAMILY Colleague James Tabor. Highlighting the Protoevangelium of James, Tabor contrasts its depiction of a perpetual virgin Mary with historical evidence of a large Jewish family. He argues Mary had numerous children and that her parents were likely wealthy property owners in Sepphoris, integrating Jesus into a clo…
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INVESTIGATING THE NAME PANTERA Colleague James Tabor. Tabor explores the name "Pantera," found in rabbinic texts and on a Roman soldier's tombstone. He suggests this might be a family name rather than a slur, investigating the possibility that Jesus's father was a relative or soldier, which challenges the theological narrative of a virgin birth. NU…
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SEPPHORIS AND THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF MARY'S LIFE Colleague James Tabor. Tabor identifies Sepphoris, a Roman capital near Nazareth, as Mary's birthplace. He reimagines Jesus and Joseph as "tektons" (builders) working in this urban center rather than simple carpenters. This proximity meant Mary witnessed Romanbrutality and the city's destruction, …
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PREVIEW Guests: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. Rice University classicists McGill and Wright discuss their new translation of Virgil's Aeneid, a "Hollywood worthy" epic detailing the origins of Rome. The narrative follows Aeneas leading a band of refugees from the burning ruins of Troy westward to their destined home in Italy. Their journey is fr…
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PREVIEW Guest: Douglas Boin. This discussion centers on Boin's new book regarding Clodia, who was the wealthiest woman in Rome during the tumultuous era of Julius Caesar. The narrative explores why Cicero, the era's most famous lawyer, became obsessed with her, resulting in her prosecution and humiliation in the Roman Senate. While the historian Pl…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Reflecting on the site thirty years later, Longo discusses the philosophical implications of freedom using Isaiah Berlin and Hannah Arendt. He contrasts Western "negative liberty" with the solidarity desired by East Germans, noting how the former borderland has transformed into an unremarkable green belt. 1985 CZECH FRONTIE…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo describes the tension at the campsite where East German refugees, monitored by Stasi agents, gathered. He recounts the chaotic border breakthrough, highlighting the moral choice of Hungarian guards who allowed refugees to cross into Austria rather than shooting, marking a bloodless victory for freedom. 2016 GERMANY…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo shifts focus to "radical nobodies," specifically activists Ferenc and Maria, who conceived the Pan-European Picnic. He describes their audacious, naive plan to host a party at the lethal Iron Curtainborder near Sopron, intending to celebrate European togetherness and unwittingly sparking a major historical event. NOVE…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo details the geopolitical backdrop of 1989, focusing on Hungarian Prime Minister Miklós Németh. He explains Németh's clash with Romania's Ceaușescu and a pivotal, secret meeting with Gorbachev, where Németh received tacit approval to dismantle the Iron Curtain's physical border defenses. 1960S…
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The Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church have condemned Zelensky’s Christmas address, in which he appeared to wish death upon an unnamed individual. Speaking to RT, Vakhtang Kipshidze, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Department for Church–Society Relations, said such rhetoric is incompatible with the meaning of Christmas and ref…
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