Best Intellectual Dark Web Podcasts (2025)

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#449 — Dogma, Tribe, and Truth 23:29

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Sam Harris speaks with Ross Douthat about religion, modernity, and what can steady a culture that feels increasingly unmoored. They discuss the case for faith in an age of digital disembodiment, declining birthrates, and looming AI-driven upheaval. They also debate tribalism and dogmatism, whether secular societies can generate durable moral consen…

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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis | Ben Shapiro's Book Club 1:00:07

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Read between the theological lines of C.S. Lewis’ classic masterpiece and religious satire, penned from the POV of a demon serving in the bureaucracy of Hell. Ben will explore the wildly comic and strikingly original letters from one demon to another, as the pair seek to undermine the Christian faith and tempt man into extravagantly wicked and depl…

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Exposing How the Obamacare Scam Enriches Insurance Companies | Marsha Blackburn 15:08

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Sen. Marsha Blackburn about end-of-year battles in Washington and her push to pass the National Defense Authorization Act; how Democrats have used Biden-era Obamacare subsidies to lie to the public about the actual cost of Obamacare how Obamacare subsidies primarily help health insurance company profits; ho…

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Everyone Warned Judge Kevin Mullins That Mickey Stines Was "Losing It"-WEEK IN REVIEW 43:41

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Three days before Sheriff Mickey Stines allegedly walked into Judge Kevin Mullins' chambers and shot him nine times, an attorney contacted the Kentucky Bar Association asking what he could do to intervene. He had already warned Mullins directly. Told him Stines was losing it. The local police chief saw enough to say Stines had lost his mind. Staff …

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Exposing How D.C. Corruption Really Works | Tim Burchett 18:29

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Rep. Tim Burchett about his viral "Game Boy and Hot Pockets" moment; what real corruption looks like and how corporate lobbyists use "studies" and stalling legislation to waste millions of taxpayer dollars; how Tennessee's low taxes, balanced budget, and contrast with blue states; why President Trump should…

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Psychotherapist Explains The Dark Minds Behind The Reiner Murders & the Mickey Stines Case-WEEK IN REVIEW 55:32

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Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to save their son. Seventeen rehab stays. Constant supervision. A guest house on their property so they could keep him close and try to manage the chaos. Every possible resource love, money, access, and opportunity could provide. And still, on December 15, 2025, they were found stabbed to death…

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The Next Sexual Revolution: The 306th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:45:06

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On this, our 306th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss men and women, relationships and strategies. What is actually true of young women right now? Is the manosphere onto some uncomfortable and deep truths, or do they suffer from sampling and confirmation bias? What role is porn playing? Social media? Is the nonsense that emerged from #MeToo, …

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How Feminine Safetyism Will Destroy America & How to Be Friends with Liberals | Adam Carolla 1:00:07

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Adam Carolla about "gyno-fascism" and the dangers of female-led safetyism dominating our culture and governmental policies; how most of Gen Z's depression and anxiety could be solved with practical blue collar experiences; how he left radio to become a podcasting pioneer; how California's bureaucracy is sab…

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Ben Shapiro Reviews: "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" 14:16

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🎄✨ Daily Wire Christmas Sale Unwrapped ✨🎄 1:44

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Ep. 2338 - TPUSA Speech: Truth Over Cowardice and Grifting 36:34

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Ben Shapiro warned Thursday night on the stage of Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest that the future of the conservative movement depends on a commitment to truth, arguing that grifters and frauds are putting both conservatism and the country at risk. Ep. 2338 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - -…

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‘Fashademics’ 1 - War on Science 45:36

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Introducing a new Polite Conversations miniseries: ‘Fashademics’ - where we talk about fash adjacency in academia (something this show has already covered for a long time). For ep 1 of this miniseries I speak to former academic Nathan Oseroff-Spicer (nateo.bsky.social) about his review of the widely mocked ‘War on Science’ book, put together by Law…

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Ep. 260: Remembering 'free-thinking' writer Nat Hentoff 58:35

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On January 7, 2017, The Associated Press announced that "Free-thinking author and columnist Nat Hentoff is dead at 91." For well over 60 years, Hentoff was a one of America's foremost public intellectuals and a familiar byline to free speech advocates and jazz aficionados. The First Amendment was a way of life for Nat Hentoff. He would have been 10…

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Revealing the One Detail About Drug Boat Strikes That Dems Wish Wasn't True | John Kennedy 28:09

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Senator John Kennedy about the real world results of Trump's attacks on Venezuelan drug boats that Democrats would like to ignore; Congress racing to pass key legislation like the National Defense Authorization Act; how one GOP holdout could stall progress; why Republicans need to focus on lowering the cost…

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Psychotherapist Explains The Dark Minds Behind The Reiner Murders & the Mickey Stines Case 55:27

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Rob and Michele Reiner spent nearly two decades trying to save their son. Seventeen rehab stays. Constant supervision. A guest house on their property so they could keep him close and try to manage the chaos. Every possible resource love, money, access, and opportunity could provide. And still, on December 15, 2025, they were found stabbed to death…

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The Real Reason GOP Will Lose Midterms That No One Wants to Admit | Nancy Mace 15:17

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Rep. Nancy Mace about why she thinks the GOP will suffer massive losses in the midterm elections; Washington dysfunction and why Congress struggles to pass legislation; why only a tiny fraction of House bills become law; how Senate gridlock is blocking President Trump's agenda; why Republicans risk losing t…

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Is This the Real Reason Bongino Is Leaving the FBI? 58:14

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Dan Bongino announcing that he will be leaving the FBI and the clues he's dropped for the possible reason why; Donald Trump's first public statement on Bongino leaving the FBI; CNN's Wolf Blitzer confronting Ilhan Omar for lying about her son being pulled over by ICE agents; Ilhan Omar getting brutally f…

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Sheriff Allegedly Called His Dead Grandmother Before Killing Judge | The Mickey Stines - Judge Mullins Tragedy 18:35

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A Kentucky sheriff shot and killed a judge inside his own courthouse chambers — and according to court documents, the warning signs were everywhere. Witnesses say Mickey Stines hadn't slept in days. He'd lost a massive amount of weight. He was convinced unnamed people were going to kill his wife and daughter. He woke his wife up at night to whisper…

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Ep. 2337 - President Trump Pushes The Affordability "RESET" Button 58:33

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President Trump delivers a primetime address on affordability; some House Republicans split with their party to vote for Obamacare subsidies; and a new poll says AOC could defeat JD Vance for the presidency. Ep.2337 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings - …

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The Law That Left Rob Reiner Defenseless Against His Own Son | Psychotherapist Explains 18:30

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Here's what no one wants to say out loud: Rob and Michele Reiner probably knew they were in danger. Friends say Michele had been confiding for months that Nick's mental health was deteriorating. Neighbors say there had been violent incidents before. The night before their deaths, Nick got into a screaming argument with his father at a Christmas par…

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"They Tried Everything" — Psychotherapist Reveals Why 17 Rehab Stays Couldn't Save the Reiners 18:59

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Rob and Michele Reiner spent eighteen years trying to save their son. Seventeen rehab facilities. A feature film about his addiction. A guest house on their property so they could watch over him. And still, on December 15th, 2025, they were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. Nick Reiner, 32, has been charged with their murders. This is…

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Was Darwin wrong? The 305th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:36:33

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On this, our 305th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss evolution, including major transitions from sea to land (early amphibians), and back again (e.g. whales), and the evidence. Where should we expect gaps in the fossil record, and why? How are adaptations to space and time analogous to one another? Then: lab grown pig fat is combined with pl…

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Ep. 2336 - How White Men Became The Targets Of America’s Most Powerful Institutions 1:03:01

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A report from Compact Magazine demonstrates the widespread targeting of white men in major industries; a profile of Trump’s chief of staff breaks the internet; and Democrats prepare for another government shutdown over Obamacare. Ep.2336 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care …

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Friendly Fire: Terror, Trump, and the Worst Movie of the Year 1:15:45

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Ben Shapiro, Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, and special guest Batya Ungar-Sargon debate the merits of Islamophobia, Europe’s security issues, and what the West is facing. They break down Trump’s first year back in office and roast the worst movies they sat through. Ep. 05 - - - Today's Sponsors: American Financing - Visit http://www.AmericanFinanc…

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The Dark Sickness at Elite Universities Fueling Antisemitism | Rabbi Wolpe 22:31

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Rabbi David Wolpe about the rise of antisemitism at America's most elite universities like Harvard University; how real world interaction can help combat the rise of online antisemitism; they discuss the real reason that Hanukkah is so important; what the future holds for peace in the Middle East; the need …

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Ep. 2335 - The Dumbest Assumption In All Of Politics 56:13

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In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach anti-Jewish massacre, we examine the single dumbest assumption in all of politics; the DOJ announces the foiling of a massive New Year’s Eve terror plot; and President Trump issues an egregiously ugly statement about Rob Reiner after Reiner’s murder. Ep.2335 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion o…

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Being with Charlie Kirk in His Final Moments & Debunking Candace Owens | Frank Turek 15:00

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Frank Turek about what it was like to be by Charlie Kirk's side in his final moments; the emotional toll of the tragedy; the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding his death pushed by Candace Owens; how he was implicated in one of the conspiracies for possibly signaling to the shooter Tyler Robinson and q…

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Why liberalism has failed | John Gray on civilisation, morality, and the illusion of progress 36:18

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Why is the world moving away from liberalism and towards conservatism? One of Britain’s most provocative thinkers, John Gray is a political philosopher known for dismantling liberalism and exposing the illusions of human progress. Former Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, Gray has challenged orthodoxy across the politi…

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MSNOW Host Realizes Ilhan Omar Is a Monster After Her Australia Shooting Reaction 1:00:23

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Ilhan Omar's sick reaction to the anitsemitic mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney Australia while talking to MSNOW's Ali Velshi; the latest details of the brutal murder of Rob Reiner and his wife and Reiner's touching response to the murder of Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk'…

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Ep. 2334 - MASSACRE: 15 Plus Killed in Islamist Hanukkah Attack in Australia 1:03:00

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A father-and-son Islamist terror team unleash murder on Australian Jews, killing 15 plus; a shooter targets Brown University; and director Rob Reiner and his wife are murdered in Los Angeles. Ep.2334 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's Spon…

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PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 2) Ft Andy Kindler 29:55

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Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress? Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss. [The extended episode i…

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Bret Weinstein Talks with Carl Benjamin About Nick Fuentes 2:04:40

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Bret Weinstein and British free-speech activist, Carl Benjamin discuss Nick Fuentes and generational divides. Topics include: the crisis facing young men, cultural continuity, and responsibilities needed to build a better future. Find Carl Benjaminon X at https://x.com/Sargon_of_Akkad and at https://lotuseaters.com. ***** This episode is sponsored …

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Inside Hollywood's Secret Conservative Club & If Hollywood Is Over | Patricia Heaton 50:02

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Patricia Heaton about her iconic TV career on Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle; what it was like to be a conservative in liberal Hollywood and host "Friends of Abe" meetings at her house for secret Hollywood Republicans; her first hand experience seeing wokeness ruin the jokes in the comedy writer's r…

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Kohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEW 52:55

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This episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves. We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s alleg…

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Australia's Immigration Has Taken a Dark Turn & the World Needs to Know | Erin Molan 28:07

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Erin Molan about her move from mainstream Australian media to independent political commentary; how speaking openly about Israel after October 7 unexpectedly became controversial; how Australia's immigration policies are destroying the fabric of the country and its values; how Australia's climate and energy…

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Ben Reacts to Unwoke Comedians | Part 2 11:24

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Real Comedy is BACK. Gone are the days of 'clap-ter' and men-bashing masquerading as stand-up comedy. Watch Ben react to the actual funniest comedians out there who aren't afraid to say the thing. Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/y4FrpFHZzpY - - - Today's Sponsor: PDS Debt - You’re 30 seconds away from being debt-free with PDS Debt. Get your fre…

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Brian Walshe’s Secret Searches Exposed — The Psychology Unraveled-WEEK IN REVIEW 58:07

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The Brian Walshe case isn’t just about timelines, evidence dumps, and surveillance clips — it’s about a mindset. A pattern. A psychological profile that becomes harder to ignore the deeper you look. Today, we’re combining the trial’s most explosive Day 4 revelations with a full behavioral breakdown from psychotherapist Shavaun Scott, who helps us d…

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PREMIUM BONUS: Riyadh Comedy Festival (Pt 1) 21:54

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Join me for an in depth look at some of the excuses that were made by the comedians who went to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Was this festival an indication of progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or was it put on to create the illusion of progress? Comedian Andy Kindler (from Bob’s Burgers) joins me to discuss in pt 2 [The extended ep…

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Is This the Real Reason Candace Owens Is Pushing Conspiracies? 1:08:55

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Gad Saad and Viva Frei about what the real motivation may be for Candace Owens pushing conspiracies about Charlie Kirk's assassination; Gavin Newsom misleading the New York Times' Ezra Klein about the actual state of California's economy; Democrat Rep.Sarah Stalker from Kentucky publicly humiliating herself…

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Ep. 2333 - Gavin Newsom Wants to Trans The Kids 1:06:10

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Gavin Newsom says he wants to see “trans kids”; Indiana Republicans buck President Trump and refuse a redistricting plan; and are Democrats setting Republicans up for a fall over Obamacare costs? Ep.2333 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings - - - Today's …

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Kohberger’s Prison Meltdowns, Serial-Killer Outreach & the Anna Kepner Case | With Shavaun Scott 52:50

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This episode of Hidden Killers brings together three troubling, psychologically revealing stories — each offering a unique window into manipulation, identity, and the way families and offenders construct narratives to protect themselves. We begin with Bryan Kohberger’s reported self-harm threats inside Idaho Maximum Security Institution. He’s alleg…

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Science: The Rebel Reboot | The 304th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:47:37

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On this, our 304th Evolutionary Lens livestream, we discuss the mainstream media’s pivot, in which they now tentatively accept that some children have died from the mRNA Covid shots. We discuss failing trust in science, why it will not be quick to fix the institutions or to people them with honest scientists, and the rebels in the hills who are kee…

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Erika Kirk Breaks Silence on Candace Owens' Charlie Kirk Conspiracies 1:07:17

11d ago1:07:17

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Erika Kirk finally responding to Candace Owens spreading baseless conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's assassination; Candace Owens' twisted reaction to Erika Kirk's Fox News interview and her doubling down on trying to link Turning Point USA staff to Charlie Kirk's murder; CBS News' Bari Weiss diffi…

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Behind Closed Doors: What Happened Before The Cruise Ship Murder Of Anna Kepner? 18:22

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The death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a cruise ship has left behind a trail of conflicting stories — and at the center of it is a blended family dynamic that now looks very different depending on who’s doing the talking. Parents and grandparents describe harmony, closeness, and three teenagers who were “the three amigos.” Yet teens who actual…

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Ep. 2332 - US SEIZES Venezuelan Tanker! 56:09

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The United States seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker bound for Cuba; President Trump prepares to unlock some of Russia’s frozen bank accounts; and the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates…for the last time? Ep.2332 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings - - - …

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Kohberger’s Prison Ultimatum: "Move Me, Or I'll Hurt Myself" | Shavaun Scott Breaks It Down 15:46

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Bryan Kohberger is reportedly telling prison staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — and the wording of that threat is raising eyebrows. Not “end his life.” Not “I’m in crisis.” The phrase is specific, conditional, and attached to a demand. And in corrections psychology, that distinction matters. Today on Hidden Killers, …

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Why Kohberger Is Writing to Serial Killers | Psychotherapist Breaks It Down 19:21

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While threatening self-harm, Bryan Kohberger is reportedly reaching out to serial offenders across the country — trying to build relationships with the very people he once studied academically. It’s a pattern that has stunned investigators and raised deeper questions about identity, belonging, and psychological validation. Today on Hidden Killers, …

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Ilhan Omar Just Got Scared After Trump's Brutal Threat to Her 1:00:11

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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks about Donald Trump's vicious comeback to Ilhan Omar for her criticism of America and its Constitution; CNN's Abby Phillip getting frustrated by "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary and Betsy McCaughey pointing out that it's looking more likely that Ilhan Omar will be implicated in the massive fraud scandal in the Minn…

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Ep. 2331 - Is Affordability a “Democrat Hoax”?! 1:00:13

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President Trump continues to push the narrative that affordability is a “Democrat hoax”; Republicans lose Miami for the first time in decades; and is our entire economy reliant on the success of AI? Ep.2331 - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/3WDjgHE - - - Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings - - - Today…

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Ep. 259: FIRE answers your questions 1:01:49

9d ago1:01:49

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Changes at the Pentagon, Charlie Kirk and cancel culture, free speech and misinformation, globalized censorship, Indiana University, how to support FIRE, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 02:11 What is the Press Clause, and who does it apply to? 05:53 FIRE's position on Oklahoma student grading incident 08:50 What does FIRE need from Member…