Best Kara Swift Podcasts (2025)

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Deep Dive: Royal Grants, Revolutionary Organizers, and the 30-Foot Heart: A Deep Dive - September 27, 2025 8:07

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the grant to Juan Ponce de León and its implications, birthday tributes, and a striking physiological fact. • 📜 On this day in 1514 the Spanish crown granted Juan Ponce de León a contract to settle Bimini and Florida — Olivia and Andrew parse what a royal authorization to colonize (not merely discover) m…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 27, 2025 13:02

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 President Donald Trump’s Justice Department secures an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey — a major escalation in a political fight. 🚔 President Trump says he will send federal troops to Portland to protect federal…

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Deep Dive: Occupation, Eliot, and Sloths: Philadelphia 1777, T.S. Eliot’s Landscapes, and a Slow-Moving Fact - September 26, 2025 6:07

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777, the life and work of T.S. Eliot, and a curious natural fact about sloths. - 📜 On this day in 1777 British troops marched into Philadelphia and occupied the Continental capital; Jessica and Sophia unpack how that dramatic shift altered civic life, displaced …

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 25, 2025 11:32

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ⚖️ President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on prescription drugs, heavy trucks, and kitchen cabinets, stirring debate over trade and inflation. ⚖️ Former FBI Director James Comey is indicted after public pressure from Pres…

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Kimmel & ABC, Nvidia’s OpenAI Investment, and Tylenol’s Trump Problem 50:27

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Kara and Scott discuss the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's highly-rated return, Nvidia’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, and what Tylenol's parent company should do about the attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for posting misinformation, and a Charlie Kirk poster at Office Depot reignites a fight over…

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Return, the Fox-Barstool College Football Experiment, and Kamala’s Book Tour. Plus: Noah Eagle. 1:22:34

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss the return of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Tuesday night (0:46) before reexamining the Fox-Barstool college football experiment and Kamala Harris's book tour (25:50). Finally, they are joined by NBC's Noah Eagle to discuss the highly anticipated Oregon–Penn State matchup this Saturday, capturing wacky finis…

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Deep Dive: Notable Days, Fitzgerald’s Craft, and Lymph Node Basics - September 24, 2025 6:58

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss how a single Library of Congress–flagged day from 1896 invites deeper questions about historical memory, the life and craft of F. Scott Fitzgerald (alongside birthdays for Jim Henson and Linda McCartney), and a concise medical fact about the lymphatic system. 📜 The hosts unpack why the Library of Congres…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 24, 2025 14:15

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 President Donald Trump cancels a funding meeting with Democrats as a government shutdown threat grows. ⚖️ New immigration rule restricts bond for many detainees facing deportation, prompting legal challenges. 🌊 Italy condemns…

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The Power of Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Vanessa Druskat 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m joined by Vanessa Druscat. Vanessa is an associate professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. As an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert, she advises leaders and teams at over a dozen Fortune 5…

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Deep Dive: Memphis Occupied (1863), Birthdays of Augustus, Coltrane & Ray Charles, and Dolphin 'Pod' Explained - September 23, 2025 7:28

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss... - 📜 The Union occupation of Memphis in 1863: how taking a key Mississippi River port reshaped logistics, military strategy, and civilian life in the Western theater. - 🎂 Birthday tributes to Augustus Caesar (63 BC) — his reforms, infrastructure projects, and the Pax Romana — plus nods to John Coltrane…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 23, 2025 11:32

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 President Donald Trump cancels a high-stakes meeting with Democrats as shutdown risks rise and debates over spending and immigration intensify. ✈️ President Donald Trump says NATO allies should shoot down Russian aircraft tha…

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Jimmy Kimmel Returns, Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, and Trump’s H1-B Visa Shake-Up 1:04:25

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Kara and Scott discuss Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Jimmy Kimmel’s return, and the Trump administration sending big tech into panic over H1-B visas. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to tell AG Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, and more details about the supposed TikTok deal. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on I…

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Fear After the Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, the Return of Olivia Nuzzi, and Presidential Campaign of Andy Beshear 1:04:11

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss Vanity Fair hiring Olivia Nuzzi after she parted ways with New York magazine last year, continue untangling the Jimmy Kimmel situation, discuss the new rules for covering the Pentagon, and more (00:26). Then they share some football audio from the weekend, including Joe Davis’s call of Eagles defensiv…

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Deep Dive: Lincoln’s Turning Point, Anne of Cleves’ Savvy, and the 75% Shower Habit - September 22, 2025 7:51

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss... 📜 On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that enslaved people in Confederate states would be freed effective January 1, 1863 — a strategic, consequential act that reframed the Civil War as a fight toward ending slavery, altered intern…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 22, 2025 12:25

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🌪️ Super Typhoon Ragasa slams the northern Philippines and heads toward Hong Kong, forcing evacuations and travel shutdowns. 🌍 Palestinian statehood takes center stage at the U.N. General Assembly as multiple countries move to …

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151: Dreamtime Awards (with Dave Morris) 49:02

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Multi-disciplinary artist Dave Morris appears out of thin air. The trio tackle an online journey from Life of Pi to LA Radio to National Dreamtime Awards. The guys chat movies and shows they can fall asleep to. Kevin destroys Thomas’ career. Dave makes a big change. You know who it is. 00:00 Intro & Check Ins 18:29 Six Degrees of Wikipedia 29:28 A …

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Deep Dive: Emancipation’s Timeline, Anne of Cleves’ Quiet Power, and 293 Ways to Make Change - September 22, 2025 9:04

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the political, cultural, and human stories behind three distinct moments in history and daily life. 📜 A focused look at Abraham Lincoln’s preliminary Emancipation Proclamation (issued on this day in 1862): how its January 1, 1863 deadline operated as a deliberate political and military maneuver, reshaped…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 21, 2025 12:10

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🛫 Heathrow warns of ongoing disruption after a cyber-attack affects check-in and baggage operations, causing delays and cancellations. 🕊️ Britain, Australia and Canada formally recognize a Palestinian state, increasing diplomat…

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Deep Dive: 1937’s Turning Point: Tolkien’s Hobbit, H.G. Wells’ Vision, and a 7hr10m Lifesaver Record - September 21, 2025 6:56

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, the birthday and legacy of H.G. Wells, and a quirky endurance record about a Lifesaver candy. - 📜 On this day in 1937 the U.K. publication of The Hobbit introduced Bilbo Baggins and launched the expansive Middle-earth saga, a masterclass in world-building t…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 20, 2025 13:55

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 The White House outlines a deal to give U.S. officials control over TikTok's recommendation algorithm and the debate it has sparked. ⚖️ Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to announce U.K. recognition of a Palestinian state ahe…

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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi’s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times 1:08:41

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Kara and Scott discuss ABC pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for a joke about the Charlie Kirk shooting, Trump filing a defamation suit against the New York Times, and Pam Bondi attempting to clean up her “hate speech” mess. Plus, FBI Director Kash Patel’s heated testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, an…

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Suspended, Molly Qerim Leaves ESPN, and Ivan Maisel on the Cult of the College Football Coach 1:32:41

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and Joel discuss ABC's decision to indefinitely suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (0:46), why The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, Molly Qerim's abrupt departure from ESPN, Tom Brady's glaring conflict of interest, and more (38:32). Then Bryan is joined by sports journalist and author Ivan Maisel to discuss his…

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RELOAD: The Secret to Thinking like Leonardo Da Vinci with Michael Gelb 30:57

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I had a while back with world-famous juggler, Michael Gelb. Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is the author of 16 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da…

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Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective 1:11:10

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Kara and Scott unpack the rage and division following Charlie Kirk’s assassination — and who’s fueling it. Then, the Trump administration touts a “framework” for a TikTok deal. Plus, Paramount makes a play for Warner Bros., OpenAI reshapes its partnership with Microsoft, and Tucker Carlson pushes conspiracy theories. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Piv…

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Our Broken Media Ecosystem, Replay Reviews for Everyone, and Lachlan Cartwright of Breaker 51:02

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David examine the ways in which information about Charlie Kirk's killing has come out to the public (0:20), before they share some audio from the weekend in football, including Pat McAfee's rousing 'College GameDay' monologue, some instant replay insight from Clemson–Georgia Tech, the tush push getting on everyone'…

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150: The 150th Episode Spectacular 49:02

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This one’s kind of a wash. 00:00 Intro & Check Ins 21:02 Presidential Fitness Test/Enterprise Chat 37:26 Marie Mondo Le Grand Yes And! in Montreal - Sept. 27th, 2025: https://www.legrandyesand.com/ Trigger Happy: https://www.instagram.com/triggerhappycomedy/ Secret Family Sketch (Chicago): https://www.instagram.com/secretfamilysketch/ Check out our…

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HELP! 50:15

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In the Season 5 Opener of the Parity Podcast, Cathy and Deborah share their candid assessment of parity today from the bottom of the hole it has seemingly fallen into - along with them (HELP!). Forever focused on solutions, they propose we all work harder to have conversations where everyone is invited to contribute to the project of creating a bet…

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Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath 1:13:49

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Kara and Scott break down the reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah. Then, mass protests in Nepal, Larry Ellison becomes the richest person in the world as Oracle stock soars, and Apple rolls out new iPhones. Plus, Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book, and Kamala Harris says Biden’s run was fueled by “recklessness.” Watch this episode on the…

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Deep Dive: Preserving 9/11 Memories, D.H. Lawrence’s Legacy, and the Curious ‘Clutter’ of Cats - September 11, 2025 7:28

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the Library of Congress’s immediate effort in 2001 to collect original materials documenting the 9/11 attacks, the cultural and scientific implications of early preservation, the birthdays and influence of D.H. Lawrence (1885), Ferdinand Marcos (1917), and Brian De Palma (1940), and a lighthearted fact a…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 11, 2025 11:54

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚔 Videos and accounts spread rapidly after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as campus security and law enforcement respond. ⚖️ A consolidated report outlines what is known about the Charlie Kirk shooting, his…

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The Killing of Charlie Kirk, the Murdochs’ Real-Life Succession, and Three More Years of ‘Pardon the Interruption’ 1:01:46

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Bryan and Joel discuss the whirlwind of coverage around the killing of Charlie Kirk (1:13) before they give updates on the Trump vs. The Wall Street Journal saga (23:32), the extension for ESPN's 'Pardon the Interruption' (29:59), Rupert Murdoch's succession plan (38:54), the reporter caught in the middle of the college football AP poll outrage (44…

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RELOAD: Being Strong for Life and Getting Results with Gold’s Gym CEO Adam Zeitsiff 29:54

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Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week, I’m reflecting on a conversation I shared with Adam Zeitsiff a while back. Adam is the President & CEO of Gold’s Gym - one of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands. Gold’s Gym serves over 3 million people daily with more than 700 locations across 23 different countries on 6…

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Deep Dive: Flags, Fairways, and Miniature Rails: Mapping 1608, Arnold Palmer’s Impact, and the World’s Smallest Train - September 10, 2025 7:55

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss how early mapping shaped empires, the cultural rise of a sports icon, and surprising infrastructure in tiny places. • 📜 On this day in 1608: we dig into how explorers’ mapping and claiming in the New World were more than cartography—they were strategic acts that established settlement patterns, trade rou…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 10, 2025 13:40

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. ✈️ NATO fighter jets shoot down Russian drones over Poland, the first engagement inside NATO airspace and a worrying spillover from the war in Ukraine. 🚔 Nepal's army retakes Kathmandu after two days of protests; at least 30 ar…

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Deep Dive: Stono Resistance, Tolstoy’s Moral Map, and the Curious 'Clowder' of Cats - September 9, 2025 9:41

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the historical, literary, and curious natural-history moments tied to a single day. 📜 On this day in 1739 — about twenty Black Carolinians met near the Stono River, roughly twenty miles southwest of Charleston — a concentrated moment of organized resistance that reveals how geography, rivers, and proximi…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 9, 2025 11:20

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚔 Nepal’s prime minister resigns as protesters set fire to leaders’ homes and parliament, leaving the country in political turmoil. ✈️ Israel orders Gaza City evacuations and says it struck Hamas leaders in Qatar amid a widenin…

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Dept. of War Rebrand, Trump's Tech Bro Dinner, and Elon's Pay Package 1:09:53

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Kara and Scott discuss Trump rebranding the Department of Defense as the Department of War, and his "grotesque" dinner with Big Tech leaders. Then, how Tesla's new pay package could make Elon a trillionaire. Plus, RFK Jr.'s continued chaos, and Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follo…

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Deep Dive: Galveston’s Storm, Richard the Lionheart, and the Long Story of 'Literally' - September 8, 2025 7:36

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the lasting impacts of catastrophic weather, medieval kingship, and evolving language. • 📜 On this day in 1900, hurricane-force winds up to 120 mph struck the Texas Gulf Coast, killing more than 6,000 people and all but destroying the city of Galveston — we explore the human toll, infrastructure collapse…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 8, 2025 10:21

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚨 France's government collapses after a no-confidence vote; coalition talks begin. ⚖️ Brazil's coup trial for former President Jair Bolsonaro deepens political divisions and sparks mass protests. 🔫 Gunmen attack a bus stop in J…

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Deep Dive: September 7, 1977: Library of Congress Snapshot, Elizabeth I’s Legacy, and the Fraser’s Dolphin Pod - September 7, 2025 7:45

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the Library of Congress entry that frames September 7, 1977 as a set of developments that together shaped the day’s historical record — why that collective framing matters, how documentation shapes historical memory, plus a trio of notable birthdays and a compact zoological nugget. • 📜 The Library of Con…

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Global Headlines and Breaking Stories - September 7, 2025 12:12

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Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe. 🚀 Russia launches its largest drone assault of the war, hitting Kyiv government sites and forcing air defenses into action. ✈️ South Korea charters a plane to repatriate more than 300 workers detained by U.S. immigration agents…

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NFL Opening Weekend Audio, the CBS News Blues, and Our Review of ‘The Paper’ 53:27

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Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David discuss news from CBS News, including more issues with edited interviews and Bari Weiss’s reported arrival (0:20). Then, they get into a tense moment on ‘Get Up!’ between Ryan Clark and Peter Schrager, some audio from NFL Week 1, J.J. Watt’s broadcast debut, and more (12:28). They also share their thoughts on…

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149: Taylor Swift (with Caity Curtis) 49:32

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Friend and improv phenom Caity Curtis fights for her life as the trio chat Jackass the Movie’s status as a queer cult hit, the proud boys, cereal, the White People sound effect, but mostly, Taylor Swift. 00:00 Intro & Check Ins 16:12 Taylor Swift Kevin’s Show in Manchester, England - Sept. 12th, 2025: https://www.improvnorth.com/shows Le Grand Yes …

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Deep Dive: Victoria, Dalton, and the Simple Fracture: Evidence, Education, and Practical Rules - September 6, 2025 7:34

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In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the lasting impacts of three seemingly simple facts and events and how they reframed learning, policy, and industry. - 📜 On this day in 1522 the Victoria completed the first circumnavigation of the globe, and Michael and Jason unpack how that return transformed navigation, trade strategy, curricula, and …