Best John C. Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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608. The Best of Larry Niven Part 3 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:40:34

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the last nine stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Flatlander” (2:06), “The Borderland of Sol” (17:15), “The Magic Goes Away” (31:40), “A Teardrop Falls” (44:00), “The Return of William Proxmire” (49:43), “Limits” (57:45), “Smut Talk” (1:07:21), “The Missing Mass” (1:12:35), “Caut…

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Nativity Details You Never Knew I Lynne Hilton Wilson I Come Follow Church History 42:22

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In this episode, host Lynne Hilton Wilson uncovers little-known details of the Nativity story by bringing together the unique accounts found in the books of Luke and Matthew. Dive deeper into Luke’s intimate portrait of Mary—her lineage, her spiritual preparation, the symbolism of her “highly favored” calling, and the cultural realities she faced a…

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Evolve & Advocate Featuring Cheryl Ann Wadlington and Kristen Torres 2:00:58

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Host Erik Fleming interviews Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder of Evoluer House, about her two-decade fight to heal and prepare Black and brown teen girls for college and life — and Kristen Torres, a Mississippi-born public policy strategist who explains how nonprofits and local governments can navigate Congress and federal agencies. The episode mixes…

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Ep 358 - Now Is the Time of Monsters: Gramsci on Counterrevolution with Vijay Prashad 1:07:33

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Historian and journalist Vijay Prashad talks with Steve about why Antonio Gramsci still matters. Listeners to this podcast know that we have a pretty good grasp of the monetary system. But we’re constantly working to expand our understanding of the systemic underpinnings of real power. How else will we be able to seize it? For help, we turn to Gram…

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Why pop songwriters break the rules (ft. Amy Allen) 57:10

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Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen joins NYU Steinhardt students live to trace her path from early pitch songs to co-writing some of the decade's defining hits. She explains why Halsey's "Without Me" needed an extended chorus but no pre-made chord loops, how Harry Styles' "Matilda" required character-driven writing for emotional safety, and what m…

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Shedeur Makes His Case in Cleveland 54:01

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Bill and Jamal talk Shedeur Sanders, coming off his stellar performance in a loss to Tennessee. The two discuss whether Sanders has a shot to be the long term quarterback in Cleveland, whether head coach Kevin Stefanski is working against Sanders, whether GM Andrew Berry deserves credit for drafting him and whether Sanders has had the right approac…

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How Sombr’s bedroom recordings became his biggest hits 39:21

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Sombr went from crafting raw, reverb soaked songs alone in his Lower East Side bedroom to finding his life shifting in ways he never could have predicted across 2024 and 2025. His biggest tracks kept their imperfections even as world class players at Sound City added new layers, and a disco groove he began as a late night joke transformed into a br…

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The Family Proclamation I Come Follow Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson 52:38

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In this episode of Come Follow Church History, host Lynne Hilton Wilson welcomes special guest BYU Professor Jenet Erickson for a deep and inspiring discussion on The Family: A Proclamation to the World.Together, they explore the historical roots, doctrinal foundations, and continuing relevance of this landmark declaration from the First Presidency…

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Discovery & Action Featuring Bremond MacDougall, Lisa Cooper and Tomekia Moore 1:55:23

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Host Erik Fleming welcomes return guests Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper, who run Quite Literally Books, and a community leader driving change in Arkansas. The episode features lively discussion about three newly republished books — a women-only utopia by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a witty Civil War-era satire by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, and …

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Ep 357 - Socialism with Chinese Characteristics with Yan Liang 1:11:33

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In today’s world, anyone serious about anti-imperialism, global development, and monetary sovereignty needs to break through the well-funded US propaganda machine and develop a fact-based, nuanced understanding of China. To this end, Steve asked Yan Liang to come back to the podcast to look at China through the MMT lens, analyzing its economic mana…

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Mike Tomlin on the "Hot Seat" Again w/John Harris, Author of Tomlin - The Soul of a Football Coach 56:13

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Bill and Jamal are joined by longtime journalist John Harris, author of Tomlin - The Soul of a Football Coach. The three talk about Mike Tomlin being under fire again from Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Bill and Jamal also talk Shedeur Sanders' QB 1 performance and Jamal breaks out his Week 14 addition of the Black QB rankings. Hosted by Simplecast, an …

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2-20: Through the Lens of Wirth the Effort 37:44

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In this episode of the EMS Wizard Podcast, John and Terence welcome Steve Wirth, founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, for a conversation centered on the future of EMS and the growing importance of mentorship in the profession. The discussion explores how the field is evolving and why developing strong, supportive leaders is essential for nav…

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"It’s a Hail Mary every time" (ft. Marc Rebillet) 51:49

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When it comes to improvisational loop jams, few have gone as viral as Marc Rebillet. From his 2020 lockdown-era video “How to Funk in Two Minutes,” which features him wearing nothing but a bathrobe, to unsuspecting New York street corners, and eventually the Coachella main stage, Rebillet has come to be known as “loop daddy” for his gifted ability …

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Official Declaration 2 Race & Priesthood I Come Follow Church History I Lynne Hilton Wilson 45:19

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In this thought-provoking episode, host Lynne Hilton Wilson sits down with historian Janiece Johnson for a candid and insightful exploration of Race and the Priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Together, they trace the historical context leading up to the 1978 revelation—Official Declaration 2—that extended priesthood and …

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Dialogue & Understanding Featuring Rajiv Vinnakota and Howard Yaruss 1:40:29

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Host Erik Fleming welcomes listeners and interviews two experts: Rajiv Vinnakota on rebuilding civic culture in colleges and engaging Gen Z, and Howard Yaruss explaining clear, practical economics. The episode explores constructive campus dialogue, the college presidents initiative for civic preparedness, how young people want to engage in person, …

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Stop Working. Start Dreaming. (The Strategy Behind the Vision) 5:13

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Epic Quest" starts with a vision, but are you giving yourself the space to see it? As part of the Sauti Global mission to help you find your voice, this episode dives into the lost art of daydreaming. We aren't talking about being lazy; we are talking about the strategic use of imagination to design the life—and the legacy—you actually want to buil…

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Ep 356 - Scotland's Economic Suicide Pact? with Will Thomson 1:07:01

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Steve and his guest, Scottish political economist William Thomson, use the fight over Scotland’s independence to dissect how class power hides inside “neutral” economic rules. Will, founder of SCOTONOMICS, talks about his journey from neoclassical training to a heterodox, political-economy perspective grounded in MMT, ecological economics, and clas…

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607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer) 2:01:34

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, and Replicant. Time stamps: Timecop (15:21), Universal Soldier (41:27), Cyborg (1:01:35), Replicant (1:19:53). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your a…

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Quitting Spotify (ft. Deerhoof) 44:12

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In June 2025, indie veterans Deerhoof scrubbed their entire catalog from the world’s dominant streaming platform. The catalyst wasn't low royalties, but Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek’s investment in AI military technology through his investment firm Prima Materia. Greg Saunier and Satomi Matsuzaki explain why they are prioritizing their ethics over …

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D&C 135-136 Succession & Splinter Groups I Come Follow Church History I Lynne Hilton Wilson 48:43

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In this episode of Come Follow Church History, host Lynne Hilton Wilson is joined by BYU professor and historian Janiece Johnson for a captivating deep dive into one of the most pivotal—and often misunderstood—moments in Latter-day Saint history: the 1844 succession crisis.In the immediate aftermath of the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, the C…

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Home & Heart Featuring Lorena Quiroz and Anne Hand 1:49:01

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Host Erik Fleming speaks with Lorena Quiroz about organizing after the 2019 mass worksite raids in Mississippi and efforts to prepare and protect immigrant communities, and with Anne Hand about reclaiming family history and pursuing Austrian citizenship through a restorative program. The episode explores themes of belonging, due process, humane imm…

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Ep 355 - Dialectics of Dominance with Aaron Good 1:06:33

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“We’re at an inflection point – a civilizational crisis. Western imperial dominance is ending, and its dying spasms are only accelerating the collapse.” Aaron Good Aaron Good, author of American Exception: Empire and the Deep State, is back to talk with Steve about the crisis of the US-led imperial order and the manufactured “common sense” that kee…

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D&C 135-136 The Martyrdom of Joseph Smith I Come Follow Church History I Lynne Hilton Wilson 49:22

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In this episode of Come Follow Church History, host Lynne Hilton Wilson sits down with historian Janiece Johnson to explore one of the most pivotal and tragic moments in Latter-day Saint history—the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Together, they uncover the remarkable and turbulent events leading up to June 27, 1844, when Joseph and Hyrum Sm…

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Is there a Disney curse?: Demi, Selena, and Miley 48:06

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This year, there were a few records that delivered less-than-optimal returns on either the Hot 100 or the Billboard 200 – and they all came from former Disney pop stars. Demi Lovato’s latest album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200, where it spent one week and then fell off; Selena Gomez’s record with Benny Blanco peaked at number 2 on the …

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Revival & Purpose Featuring Michael Bedenbaugh and Rep. Pamelya Herndon 2:05:28

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Host Erik Fleming discusses revival and purpose with Michael Bedenbaugh on constitutional reform and civic renewal, and Representative Pamelya Herndon on New Mexico’s universal childcare, gun safety, mental health in schools, and community justice initiatives.By Erik R Fleming

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Ep 354 - The Fed As a Weapon of Class Power with L. Randall Wray 55:39

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Randy: “We’re supposed to believe the central bank manages inflation by using interest rates?" Steve: “It’s ridiculous.” L. Randall Wray, one of the original MMT economists, recently wrote a paper with Yeva Nersisyan entitled, No, the Fed is NOT Independent – It is a Creature of Congress. Steve invited Randy for a conversation about how the Federal…

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606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha) 1:51:44

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Portia Cue returns. Her spirituality and empathy will help keep us grounded. 1:14:19

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Portia returns with a deep conversation about all which swirls around us these days. https://portiacue.com https://winstonawilson.comBy Winston A. Wilson

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Rosalía's 'LUX' brings the symphony to the club 44:02

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Spanish pop star Rosalía is back with her new album, Lux. Over eighteen tracks, she trades in the dembow beats that filled her last record Motomami for maximalist orchestral sounds more in line with Björk than Bad Bunny. The album is dense: there's four movements, thirteen languages, arrangements by Caroline Shaw, and a wide breadth of influences –…

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D&C 133-134 The Book of Abraham I Come Follow Church History I Lynne Hilton Wilson 41:59

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In this inspiring episode, host Lynne Hilton Wilson dives deep into the Book of Abraham, one of the most profound and revelatory texts in Latter-day Saint scripture. With a warm and faithful perspective, Lynne explores the incredible doctrines revealed through this ancient record—truths about the divine nature of men and women, our premortal existe…

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Ethics & Empathy Featuring Dr. Wylin Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens 2:12:10

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Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens about ethics, womanist bioethics, the role of the Black church in community care, and the politics of radical empathy. The episode covers Hurricane Melissa relief, recent election outcomes, and how education, empathy, and faith shape civic life and public health.…

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Ep 353 - Dollars for Oligarchs, Austerity for Argentina with Daniel Kostzer 1:00:01

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** Want to take a deeper dive into this podcast? Join us on Tuesday evenings for Macro ‘n Chill, where we listen to the most recent episode together. Ask questions, share your insights, or just hang with us. 8pm ET/5pm PT. Find the registration link at realprogressives.org. And while you’re there, sign up for book club. It’s not too late – there ar…

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D&C 132 I How Messy Was Plural Marriage? I Lynne Hilton Wilson I Come Follow Church History 45:43

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In this episode of Come Follow Church History with Lynne Hilton Wilson, Dr. Wilson sits down with historian Dr. Janiece Johnson to explore one of the most complex and often misunderstood chapters in Latter-day Saint history—the introduction of plural marriage in Nauvoo.Together, they discuss the deep faith, sacrifice, and obedience of early Saints …

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Lily Allen and Tate McRae revive the revenge anthem 33:50

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They say the best revenge is living well, but if you’re a pop star going through a break up, that’s false. The best revenge is releasing a searing scorched-earth revenge banger that calls out your ex and, ideally, rides that vengeance to the top of the Billboard charts. That’s exactly what Tate McRae and Lily Allen have done in the wake of their hi…

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Open Your Political Mind Featuring Les Leopold, Veronica Cardenas and John Bonifaz 2:30:57

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Host Erik Fleming leads a wide-ranging conversation with three experts: Les Leopold on labor and runaway inequality, Veronica Cardenas on immigration and humane legal support, and John Bonifaz on free speech, voting rights, and constitutional reform. The episode also includes a news roundup and calls for civic engagement. Listeners will hear concre…

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Ep 352 - Nothing to Hide with Heidi Boghosian 1:00:02

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Heidi Boghosian is an attorney, author, and co-host of Law and Disorder podcast and radio show. She joins Steve to discuss how the US surveillance state is a tool of class discipline and repression. From the Federalist Society pipeline to post-9/11 “safety” theater, both parties helped build a digital police state that criminalizes poverty, protest…

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Can “professor” Charlie Puth pass our qualifying exam? 38:27

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Charlie Puth breaks down his new single "Changes," a maximalist eighties production hiding a melancholy story about drifting friendships. As he prepares for fatherhood, the singer-songwriter reflects on how relationships evolve from deep conversations to small talk, why he listens to lyrics last, and his belief that music should offer a three-minut…

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D&C 125-128 I Creation of the Relief Society I Lynne Hilton Wilson I Come Follow Church History 40:20

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Join host Lynne Hilton Wilson as she dives deep into the inspiring story behind the creation of the Relief Society, the women’s organization established by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in March of 1840. In this episode, Lynne explores how a small group of faithful women in Nauvoo, Illinois, under the direction of Joseph Smith, ca…

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605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha) 1:54:14

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: "Crystal Nights" (1:27), "Zero for Conduct" (19:18), "Uncanny Valley" (37:31), "Bit Players" (52:11), "3-adica" (1:05:17), "Instantiation" (1:19:51). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more …

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The NBA/FBI Scandal & What it Means 33:21

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Bill and Jamal discuss the recent arrests of Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in a well-timed FBI indictment due to alleged gambling. The two talk about Stephen A. Smith's recent take on the issue, sports gambling being out of control, distrust of the current administration and more. Hosted by Simplecas…

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A Great Show Featuring Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Maura Gillespie and Will Cooper 2:34:38

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Host Erik Fleming sits down with Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Maura Gillespie, and author Will Cooper to unpack women’s political power, the recent No Kings rallies, the state of American civic life, and Cooper’s new fictionalized take on Donald Rumsfeld. The episode blends policy analysis, grassroots strategy, and cultural commentary aimed at helping list…

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Ep 351 - Born on Third Base with Steve Hall 59:54

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"The self-made man is a lie that we have taught people to keep them from complaining, to keep them from whining, to keep them from asking for better from their government, to keep them from asking for better from their employer." The two Steves – Hall and Grumbine – get together to dismantle the myth of the self-made man, exposing it as a centuries…

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How D'Angelo changed music, in three songs 37:05

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On October 14th, the visionary musician D’Angelo passed away at 51 years old. Only releasing three albums during his lifetime, he synthesized influences from gospel, jazz, rock, and hip-hop to create a singular and transcendent sound artists still try – and fail – to emulate today. On this special episode of Switched On Pop, Charlie and Nate are jo…

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Live from Met Life Stadium: The Jets fall to 0-7. 42:42

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Bill and Jamal are live from Met Life Stadium following the Jets loss to the Panthers. The two discuss who's to blame for the Jets' 0-7 start. Is it Aaron Glenn, Justin Fields or both? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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D&C 124 I Welcome to Nauvoo I Lynne Hilton Wilson I Come Follow Church History 47:44

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Join host Lynne Hilton Wilson and special guest Susan Easton Black, one of the foremost experts on Nauvoo, Illinois, for a captivating episode exploring the creation of one of the most remarkable cities in early Latter-day Saint history. In this groundbreaking podcast, they uncover new insights and fascinating details about how the Saints transform…