Best Kelly Ralston Podcasts (2025)

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Ask A Historian Holiday Special 2025 | Year in Review & What’s Ahead for Mississauga’s Heritage 58:23

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Celebrate the season with a special Ask A Historian Holiday Episode on the Heritage Bytes podcast. In this year-end conversation, the staff of Heritage Mississauga look back on the highlights of 2025, share behind-the-scenes reflections on programs and projects, and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026. This festive episode is a warm thank-you to ou…

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Where I Live: The Listener Holiday Special 1:30:36

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“We’ve always been inventing and reinventing new worlds for taking care of each other. We just have to notice.” We asked our subscribers to send us audio postcards to encapsulate where they live, what makes it special, and what people get wrong about the place that they call home. For this holiday season, we've woven together an aural tapestry from…

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Cold War Santa with Sarah Archer 1:39:47

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What happens when Santa trades his sleigh for a rocket ship? Christmas correspondent Sarah Archer tells Sarah about how the Cold War era affected the image of old Kris Kringle through the rampant consumerism and shiny new technology of a post-war economy. Digressions include Reagan’s girlypop diet, the Freudian aspects of the Nutcracker, and the th…

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The Dictionary Wars! with Gabe Henry 1:12:25

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Remember being a teen and coming up with “cool” ways of spelling common words? Well, just like the teenager it was, the United States in the 18th century was annoying their mom, England, with the hip words that were being edited and added to their lexicon. The antagonistic pair of nations on the brink of the Revolutionary War were always competing …

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Introducing: The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall 41:10

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Listen now to the first episode of Sarah's new 8-part series with CBC Podcasts, The Devil You Know. In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Satanists were nowhere to be found. In this all new s…

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Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:43:58

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What do you get when you combine a horror movie audience, a spiritualist séance, and a haunted house attraction? Beginning in the 1930s and lasting into the 1960s, midnight ghost shows were ghoulishly chaotic, wonderfully campy 4D theater performances that accompanied the scary movies of the era, beloved by a mostly-teenage audience who often becam…

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Ask A Historian - Interview with the Museums of Mississauga on their new exhibit at the Adamson Estate: "A History Exposed" 27:21

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In this episode we are joined by Amanda Barbosa and Maysoon Sheikh from the Museums of Mississauga as we explore the exciting news for the historic Adamson Estate, their new exhibit “A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada”, and the upcoming panel discussion featuring distinguished historian, poet, and author Dr. Afua Cooper, a…

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The Auralyn with Blair Braverman 1:11:24

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Are you a survival pessimist or a survival optimist? Blair Braverman surprises Sarah with a harrowing, heartening, and sometimes hilarious tale of love and endurance in the face of certain death, but you’ll have to listen to find out the seemingly impossible circumstances our subjects had to overcome. Digressions include Sarah’s flight simulation s…

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Samantha Smith vs. the Cold War with Maris Kreizman 1:18:42

3M ago1:18:42

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Who really ended the Cold War, Ronald Reagan or a ten-year-old girl? Eighties correspondent Maris Kreizman joins us for a heartfelt conversation about America’s Youngest Ambassador, Samantha Smith, a child who wrote a letter to Soviet General Secretary Yuri Andropov in hopes of cooling nuclear tensions. Then, Andropov wrote back. Maris and Sarah di…

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The Insanity Defense with Mackenzie Joy Brennan 1:20:40

4M ago1:20:40

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What do John Hinckley Jr. and a jazz age tuberculosis patient have in common? Legal correspondent Mackenzie Joy Brennan takes Sarah through some of the strange cases that helped make—and break—the insanity defense in America. Our story includes a woman who carried her (alleged) victims’ bodies around in a suitcase, and the attempted assassination…

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Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:04:22

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Can you find your way out of the maize? The corn maze has become an enduring attraction of the American autumnal experience, seen at touristy family farms next to pumpkin patches and haunted houses. But what are the historical roots of this iconic living puzzle? Sarah guides the eternally-lost Chelsey Weber-Smith through the twists and turns of the…

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Pee-wee Herman Part 2 with Jamie Loftus 1:03:47

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In the second part of our series, pop culture historian Jamie Loftus takes us through the meteoric rise of Pee-wee Herman and the withering of Paul Reubens' world as dubious allegations surface that threaten to turn a beloved children’s character into a real life villain. Jamie tells us about his struggle to reconcile the character of Pee-wee with …

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus 1:08:18

6M ago1:08:18

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What’s today’s secret word? Paul Reubens spent years bringing to life one of America’s most beloved characters, Pee-wee Herman, an icon of joy for weirdos of all ages. In the first of this two part series, Pee-wee superfan-turned-historian Jamie Loftus lets us into the playhouse for a journey through Paul’s early life and art school days, his colla…

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The Hitler Diaries with Adrian Daub 1:24:40

7M ago1:24:40

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What happens when you’re just a little too good at forging the diaries of Adolf Hitler? And why did so many people want to read them? In 1983, the West German news magazine Stern bought sixty volumes of forged journals and held a press conference to announce their publication. This week, Adrian Daub of podcasts In Bed With the Right and The Feminis…

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WWII POWs in Cooksville: Unbottling the Mystery of Ship Models & Brickyard History 33:09

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Discover the untold story of German merchant marine POWs held at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga during WWII. In this episode, Heritage Mississauga Intern Zoe Arruda joins historian Matthew Wilkinson to explore the fascinating legacy of intricate ship models crafted in captivity. Who were these prisoners? What became of their creations? Div…

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Coyotes! with Lulu Miller 1:16:22

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Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …

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Explosive Beginnings: Victoria Day and Mississauga's Firecracker Past 22:22

7M ago22:22

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Why do Canadians celebrate Victoria Day? What are Mississauga’s connections to Queen Victoria—and how did this royal holiday become a beloved May 2-4 long weekend filled with fireworks, street names, and hidden history? In this episode of Heritage Bytes, we uncover the surprising roots of Victoria Day in Mississauga. From royal celebrations to road…

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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo 1:07:54

8M ago1:07:54

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Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…

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Rahm Emanuel: I Warned the White House Biden Couldn't Run 55:25

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Tara is joined by Rahm Emanuel to look at what he feels are the past mistakes of the Democratic Party and what needs to change moving forward. They discuss Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection, President Trump invoking antisemitism to defund universities, and Emanuel’s own political aspirations. For more of Tara’s independent journalism, sub…

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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer 1:03:34

8M ago1:03:34

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Have you scrubbed down the top of your fridge lately? Home & garden correspondent Sarah Archer is here to tell us how and when we got so obsessed with the antiseptically clean house as a status symbol, and whether we really need to worry about every bit of dust on that baseboard. Find out more about Sarah Archer: https://www.sarah-archer.com/ Suppo…

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Maureen Dowd on ‘Claudius' Trump, Whitmer’s Wrecking & Clooney for President? 49:20

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Tara Palmeri sits down with Maureen Dowd to talk about her latest release, Notorious. Their conversation covers everything from Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the shifting dynamics of American politics. Dowd reflects on her decades in journalism, offering a look at Washington’s current challenges and the media’s complicated relationship with figures…

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How Long Will Gen Z Stick With Trump? With Rikki Schlott. 34:56

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Tara starts the pod with some inside reporting on RFK Jr.’s mismanagement of the Dept. of Health and Human Services. She’s then joined by Rikki Schlott from the New York Post to talk about Donald Trump’s standing with Gen Z. They discuss possible breaking points Trump may be testing with young men, shine a light on the current administration’s war …

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Inside the Biden Campaign: George Clooney's 'Morning Joe' Meltdown 26:49

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Tara is joined by author and journalist Chris Whipple to discuss his latest book, 'Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.’ During their conversation, they focus on the passages that talk about the inner workings of Team Biden during Joe's chaotic 2024 campaign and discuss how the influence of a cer…

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The Inside Story of the Wild Final Days of the Biden Campaign With Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes 37:13

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Tara is joined by NBC senior political analyst Jonathan Allen and senior political journalist for The Hill, Amie Parnes, to discuss their latest book, ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House,’ a behind-the-scenes account of the events surrounding Joe Biden stepping down in the presidential race through the end of Kamala Harris’s unpre…

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Hoax Memoir Spectacular! 1:27:30

9M ago1:27:30

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This week, flim flam correspondent and certified April Fool Chelsey Weber-Smith is here to talk about a fistful of fake memoirs, featuring girls raised by wolves; the chicken pox of James Frey; what poetry can give us that memoir can't; and Eugene, Oregon (twice!). Read more about it here: The Smoking Gun's "A Million Little Lies" https://www.thesm…

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Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Would be Fired from Tech Support 1:00:35

9M ago1:00:35

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Tara is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ co-host Mark Cuban to talk about all the hot political topics currently burning up the Hill. During their wide-ranging conversation, they cover the possible negative effects of Donald Trump’s ambitious tariffs, Elon Musk’s role in the White House, Signalgate, AI, and much more. For more of…

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How Musk Became Addicted to Trump With Teddy Schleifer 36:04

9M ago36:04

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Tara starts the pod with an update on the Department of Defense text chain scandal currently rocking Capitol Hill. She is then joined by Teddy Schleifer from The New York Times in front of a live audience at the Sine Institute to discuss Elon Musk’s rise to the forefront of the Trump administration and subsequent red-pilling of the tech industry. T…

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Your Joy and Resilience Stories 23:46

9M ago23:46

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At the end of our last episode, we asked you to call in and tell us what has been bringing you joy, connecting you to your community, and where you’ve been finding hope in these last few months. These are some of the responses we wanted to share in hopes that we can all find new ways to survive this world together. Thank you to all who sent us mess…

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Texting War Plans & How Democrats Get Their Shit Together with Matt Bennett 37:56

9M ago37:56

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Tara begins the show by discussing Pete Hegseth accidentally sending war plans in a group chat that included Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor in chief of The Atlantic; a preview of her newsletter, where she has the details to a secret AI conference; and more. Then she welcomes Matthew Bennett, and they discuss Axios’s Alex Thompson’s list on why the De…

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Alex Isenstadt on Trump's Revenge Tour and Return to the White House 36:44

9M ago36:44

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Tara is joined by political reporter Alex Isenstadt to discuss his new book, ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power.’ He shares his intel on Trump’s political moves, campaign strategy, and cabinet selections. They go over some of Trump’s quotes in the book, and he shares what the Republican campaign team was planning for after Joe Bi…

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Musk Tea, Schumer Fury, and Tariffs Hit the Heartland With North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong 35:04

9M ago35:04

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Tara is joined by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to discuss Donald Trump’s tariffs and government cuts. They break down the Republican budget resolution decision that the Democrats passed in December, which is now blindsiding them. She asks Gov. Armstrong about Trump and Musk’s DOGE sledgehammer to government agencies, tariffs and how that affects North Dako…

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Ask A Historian: Exploring Wild Animals, Wild Parades and historic Zoos 14:49

9M ago14:49

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Join us as we wander down memory lane and look at the animal side of history here in historic Mississauga. We will share stories of Miles Park Farm and Jungle Park Zoo, as well as the Calathumpian Parade and go in search of some bears.By Heritage Mississauga

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Why Trump Is Toying With the Market, With Marc Caputo and Teddy Schleifer 41:57

10M ago41:57

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Tara is joined by Marc Caputo and Teddy Schleifer to discuss the state of the White House and the economy. Tara gets their perspective on Elon Musk’s power over Trump’s economic decisions and cabinet, as well as what they expect Democratic and Republican responses to the declining stock market will be. Host: Tara Palmeri Guests: Marc Caputo and Ted…

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Ask A Historian Holiday Special 2025 | Year in Review & What’s Ahead for Mississauga’s Heritage 58:23

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Where I Live: The Listener Holiday Special 1:30:36

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Cold War Santa with Sarah Archer 1:39:47

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The Dictionary Wars! with Gabe Henry 1:12:25

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Introducing: The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall 41:10

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Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:43:58

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Ask A Historian - Interview with the Museums of Mississauga on their new exhibit at the Adamson Estate: "A History Exposed" 27:21

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The Auralyn with Blair Braverman 1:11:24

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Samantha Smith vs. the Cold War with Maris Kreizman 1:18:42

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The Insanity Defense with Mackenzie Joy Brennan 1:20:40

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Corn Mazes with Chelsey Weber-Smith 1:04:22

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Pee-wee Herman Part 2 with Jamie Loftus 1:03:47

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Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus 1:08:18

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The Hitler Diaries with Adrian Daub 1:24:40

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WWII POWs in Cooksville: Unbottling the Mystery of Ship Models & Brickyard History 33:09

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Coyotes! with Lulu Miller 1:16:22

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Explosive Beginnings: Victoria Day and Mississauga's Firecracker Past 22:22

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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo 1:07:54

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Rahm Emanuel: I Warned the White House Biden Couldn't Run 55:25

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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer 1:03:34

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Maureen Dowd on ‘Claudius' Trump, Whitmer’s Wrecking & Clooney for President? 49:20

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How Long Will Gen Z Stick With Trump? With Rikki Schlott. 34:56

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Inside the Biden Campaign: George Clooney's 'Morning Joe' Meltdown 26:49

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The Inside Story of the Wild Final Days of the Biden Campaign With Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes 37:13

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Hoax Memoir Spectacular! 1:27:30

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Mark Cuban Says Elon Musk Would be Fired from Tech Support 1:00:35

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How Musk Became Addicted to Trump With Teddy Schleifer 36:04

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Your Joy and Resilience Stories 23:46

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Texting War Plans & How Democrats Get Their Shit Together with Matt Bennett 37:56

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Alex Isenstadt on Trump's Revenge Tour and Return to the White House 36:44

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Musk Tea, Schumer Fury, and Tariffs Hit the Heartland With North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong 35:04

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Ask A Historian: Exploring Wild Animals, Wild Parades and historic Zoos 14:49

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Why Trump Is Toying With the Market, With Marc Caputo and Teddy Schleifer 41:57