Best Logical Examination Podcasts (2025)

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Exhaustion is Part of the Process: Dealing with the fatigue stage of a Spiritual Journey 52:03

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You've done all the healing things, and are working on your spiritual connection, and then comes the fatigue. An almost indescribable type of exhaustion that doesn't feel like being tired, it feels like being out of power. As if you are drained of all energy, you'll be in a great mood, have plenty of energy, then tackle something, and it hits. Afte…

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Justice Amy Coney Barrett 1:18:16

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When Amy Coney Barrett was appointed to the Supreme Court, she was in some ways an unlikely choice. She was living in South Bend, Indiana, not New York or D.C. She went to Notre Dame Law School, making her the only justice that didn’t go to Harvard or Yale. She’s the mother of seven kids. And, at the time of her appointment, she’d largely spent her…

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Conversations with Coleman: Three Hostages Families Disagree on How to Get Their Loved Ones Home 1:07:32

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Everyone wants the war in Gaza to end. The reason the war is not over is because about 50 people are still being held hostage by Hamas. Twenty of them are alive, but on the brink of death. About 30 of them have already been killed, and their bodies remain in Hamas captivity. There are differing opinions on the best way to bring them home: continue …

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#101: Third Order of Mishnah (Women) 1:00:06

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A great corpus of Torah law governs the relationships between men and women. The Second Order of Mishnah contains books on the initiation of marriage, on marital responsibilities, on the annulment of marriage via divorce, on the suspected adulteress, and on levirate marriages. The Order also contains two seemingly unrelated books: a book on vows an…

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Sabbath Lounge Live: Deep Dive into Salvation, Repentance... Good Rabbit Trails Part 2 1:20:33

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Join us for Sabbath Lounge Live, which occurred on August 26th at 8pm, as we tackle the toughest biblical “rabbit trails” about salvation, repentance, sin, the Torah, and the heart of Scripture! What are the core elements of salvation? – What does true repentance mean, and what are we repenting from? – What is sin and how does the Bible define “mis…

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Breaking History: The Invention That Changed Everything 31:44

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Ever travel to Europe in the summer and suddenly feel very “ra ra ra” about America? It’s not because of American culture, or food, or architecture. The thing people miss first and foremost is AC. Yes, air-conditioning. It’s an American treasure and of course, fodder for many dad jokes. But beyond the jokes, this invention has been politically and …

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Rabbit Trails that are good! Sabbath Lounge Live: Deep Dive into Salvation, Repentance, and Biblical Truths. Part 1 1:33:33

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Join us for Sabbath Lounge as we tackle the toughest biblical “rabbit trails” about salvation, repentance, sin, Torah, and the heart of scripture! . Dive into questions like: (this was aired live on YouTube) – What are the core elements of salvation? – What does true repentance mean, and what are we repenting from? – What is sin and how does the Bi…

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Using the Instructional Hierarchy to teach math with Brendan Lee (Ep 53) 1:03:11

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In this episode, Anna Stokke chats with Brendan Lee, a teacher and educational consultant focused on bridging the gap between educational research and classroom practice. They discuss the instructional hierarchy and how teachers can tailor their teaching based on where students are in their learning journey––whether it’s the acquisition, fluency, g…

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A Discussion With Bruce Randall 52:37

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Chapters (00:03) - Exploring AI With Executive Experience (07:51) - Navigating the Future of AI (17:38) - Harnessing AI for Workflow Optimization (25:38) - Unlocking AI's Potential Through Collaboration (42:25) - Navigating AI Integration for Project Success (00:03) Exploring AI With Executive Experience Bruce Randall shares insights on AI's rapid …

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The Radical Right Is Coming for Our Sons 45:30

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You might have heard of the new term: “woke right.” It’s the idea that the illiberalism that has swallowed the progressive left—what we often refer to as “wokeness”—has come for the right. Here’s how we think about the dynamic: Over the past two decades the woke left said: “Everything is taboo”—our Founding Fathers, the idea that men and women are …

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Sabbath Lounge: Critically Examining Steve Deace’s Views on Torah and Christian Theology 1:19:31

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On this episode of Sabbath Lounge, we discuss and critically analyze Steve Deace’s recent comments on faith, culture, and spiritual warfare—especially as they relate to the Torah and the foundations of biblical teaching. While we do not interview Steve Deace, we take a closer look at his interpretations and challenge his framing of the Torah throug…

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Why Amanda Knox Forgave the Man Who Sent Her to Prison 1:40:08

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On November 1, 2007, a man named Rudy Guede broke into a random home in Perugia, Italy, then raped and killed Meredith Kercher—a 21-year-old exchange student from the University of Leeds. You might not even remember the names Rudy Guede and Meredith Kercher. But one name you will remember is Meredith’s roommate, Amanda Knox, a 20-year-old exchange …

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#100: Second Order of Mishnah (Festivals) 1:05:21

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The Jewish calendar is studded with days of great importance. Each week we relive Genesis by celebrating the holy Shabbos. At half-year intervals are the mega festivals of Sukkos and Pesach (Passover). There’s also Shavuos, Rosh Hashanah, and the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. The second Order of Mishnah orients around all these days of importance. …

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Sabbath Lounge as we explore the principles for understanding how the Torah applies today! Part 2 54:31

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Part 2 Join Sabbath Lounge as we explore the foundational principles for understanding how the Torah applies today — a powerful paradigm shift that reshapes your faith walk. This deep dive addresses key questions many believers face as they return to the "front of the Book" and seek a Torah-observant lifestyle rooted in Scripture. In this episode, …

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How to Find More Happiness and Manifest More Easily: Making the Law of Attraction Work 1:01:58

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People struggle so much with personal happiness because we are often told what will make us happy, rather than finding our own personal answer. We manifest best from a positive and happy place, the Law of Attraction works best when we are focused, positive, and emotionally satisfied with what we already have. That's called having an attitude of gra…

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Why Unions Went for Trump 1:26:02

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The question of who represents the working class is probably the hottest debate in American politics. Is it Republicans? Democrats? Or socialists like Zohran Mamdani? Pundits can debate that question all they want, but the undeniable test is: Who do the unions believe stands for working people? For a century, unions were undeniably Democratic. And …

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Sabbath Lounge as we explore the principles for understanding how the Torah applies today! Part 1 55:36

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Part 1 Join Sabbath Lounge as we explore the foundational principles for understanding how the Torah applies today — a powerful paradigm shift that reshapes your faith walk. This deep dive addresses key questions many believers face as they return to the "front of the Book" and seek a Torah-observant lifestyle rooted in Scripture. In this episode, …

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Jeffrey Epstein and Conspiracy America 1:06:06

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Here’s one fun question to ask at a dinner party: What is your favorite conspiracy theory? There’s the idea that the CIA killed John F. Kennedy. The moon landing was fake, and 9/11 was an inside job. Covid was designed by the Gates Foundation to control the world—and the Covid vaccine had a microchip. There’s the deep state. Chemtrails. QAnon. The …

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The case for practice and the power of Math Corps with Alex Kontorovich (Ep 52) 1:16:37

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In this episode, Anna Stokke has an engaging conversation Dr. Alex Kontorovich, a math professor at Rutgers University with a strong passion for math outreach. They explore why practice in math is often undervalued compared to disciplines like music or sports. They also discuss Math Corps, which is a summer math program for kids that combines evide…

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Charlie Kirk Uses Torah to Refute Pro-Abortion Logic | Sabbath Lounge Reviews a Respectful Debate. 29:20

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Join Sabbath Lounge as we review a powerful and respectful conversation between Charlie Kirk and a young woman advocating for abortion, where he uses logic rooted in the Torah to challenge her views. In this episode, we: Break down Charlie Kirk’s use of Scripture Analyze the Torah logic he applies Highlight the respectful tone of both participants …

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Could Rahm Emanuel Be Our Next President? 1:23:05

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Rahm Emanuel is giving every indication that he’s running for president in 2028—including by coming on Honestly yesterday. Emanuel, now 65 years old, has spent decades making a name for himself as one of the Democratic Party’s fiercest and most effective partisans—a true knife fighter, and you’ll see that spiciness in this interview. But can the de…

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Giga-Yachts, Flo Rida, and Bunkers. . . What Could Go Wrong? 1:25:42

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Depending on who you ask, some would call the ultrarich “shameless”; others might say “aspirational.” For example: Mukesh Ambani, the Indian centibillionaire, has a room of snow in the Indian tropics—to say nothing of his skyscraper home, 168-car garage, and 600-person-staff. And celebrations for his kids’ weddings featured Rihanna and Beyoncé. Thi…

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#99: First Order of Mishnah (Planting) 45:59

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The Mishnah is a massive, sprawling, and utterly comprehensive canon of Torah law. Spanning 60+ books over 6 Orders, the Mishnah includes all the laws of the Torah. To study it all would take a very long time. To know it all, takes a lifetime. In this podcast, we try to gain an appreciation for the general concepts of Mishnah, beginning in the Orde…

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Texas Floods & the Mystery of Suffering , Sabbath Lounge on the Book of Job 50:56

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Sabbath Lounge explores the recent devastating Texas floods and the tragic, often unexplainable loss of life. Why do bad things happen to good people? This age-old question echoes through the Book of Job, a powerful biblical account of suffering, endurance, and faith. In this episode, we discuss: The recent floods in Texas The emotional and spiritu…

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Why Young People Love Socialism 54:58

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Just two weeks ago, New Yorkers voted en masse for a self-proclaimed socialist—someone who once called for “seizing the means of production.” This is, of course, Zohran Mamdani, who dominated in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor with a definitive victory over Andrew Cuomo. He has called for rent freezes, free buses, and even government…

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From Defying Gravity to Embracing Torah, Madeline Dunn’s Powerful Journey, Sabbath Lounge Interview 1:42:01

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In this exclusive Sabbath Lounge interview, Madeline Dunn shares her powerful transformation from professional skier and performer to Torah-observant entrepreneur. Discover how her unique path led to: A bold Torah conversion journey Building a faith-based marketing agency: Madeline’s Marketing Creating an all-natural skincare brand: Sherpa Skin Mad…

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Making it Rain In Texas with the Rainmaker Augustus Doricko the CEO of Rainmaker 54:08

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next-generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker utilizes weather-resistant drones to enhance precipitation and employs novel radar hardware to quantify the amount of man-made precipitation generated. Rain…

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Is Anyone a Genius? 1:28:28

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Love him or hate him, many consider Elon Musk to be a modern-day genius. He co-founded PayPal, which transformed how people purchase things. He became the CEO of Tesla, which revolutionized electric vehicles—and made it cool to drive them. He founded SpaceX, accomplishing what only superpower nation-states have previously. And he is working to make…

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Rocking the times tables with Bruno Reddy (Ep 51) 59:37

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In this episode, Anna Stokke chats with Bruno Reddy, a math teacher and the creator of Times Tables Rock Stars. They discuss his journey from founding a school to creating Times Tables Rock Stars to address foundational skill gaps. Bruno shares great ideas for generating excitement in the math classroom and motivating students to practice essential…

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#98: Components of Oral Torah 1:03:29

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What makes up Oral Torah? What are the different types of information included in the Mishnah? In part 3 of the authoritative, magisterial, and comprehensive introduction to Mishnah offered by Rambam, we learn about the five different components of oral Torah, two that come all the way back from the times of Moshe, and three components developed by…

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Balancing the Ego and Authentic Self for Manifestation: Make the Law of Attraction Work 55:53

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Ego Death is an essential part of healing but we need to retain a healthy sense of self, our authentic self. This episode talks the difference between the ego and that authentic self, how to achieve a good balance, and what it does for manifestation. Unhealed wounds block manifestation more than anything else can. Unhealed wounds block intuition an…

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The Words That Made America 1:32:38

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America is turning 250. And we’re throwing a yearlong celebration of the greatest country on Earth. The greatest? Yes. The greatest. We realize that’s not a popular thing to say these days. Americans have a way of taking this country for granted: a Gallup poll released earlier this week shows that American pride has reached a new low. And the world…

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At Sabbath Lounge Interview Shawn Howe author of the new book entitled Error of The Lawless. 1:29:08

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Join us on Sabbath Lounge for a powerful interview with author Shawn Howe, discussing his brand-new release, Error of Lawless, published by Debarim Publishing! Discover the heart behind this timely book that explores the dangers of lawlessness in modern faith and why returning to Torah truth matters now more than ever. Also featured: a shoutout to …

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Is Iran’s Nuclear Program Damaged or Destroyed? 1:15:27

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When we last recorded Saturday night, the U.S. had just announced its strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The U.S. had entered the war. The restrainers had seemingly lost. In the following hours, President Donald Trump said the mission was a “spectacular military success.” And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the program “obliterated” Iran’s nu…

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The U.S. Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Program 1:48:09

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On Saturday night at 7:50 pm ET, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had entered the war against Iran when he posted: “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary sit…

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SCI - Consciousness 42:47

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(00:03) SCI Model for Consciousness Discussion (17:48) Ethical Implications of AI Consciousness (34:44) The Mystery of Consciousness (00:03) SCI Model for Consciousness Discussion This chapter takes us into the exploration of the SCI model of consciousness, a fresh perspective suggesting that consciousness emerges when three interdependent properti…

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Universal screening in math with Amanda VanDerHeyden (Ep 50) 53:55

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Host and math professor Anna Stokke talks to Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden about a topic many Chalk & Talk listeners have asked about: universal screening in math. Amanda explains what universal screening is, why it matters, and how schools can use it to identify students who need extra support. They also discuss how to choose validated screeners, common…

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Niall Ferguson and Dexter Filkins: Who Will Win the Israel-Iran War? 1:07:56

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It’s the fourth day in the war between Iran and Israel. Many questions hang in the air. Chief among them: Will Israel be able to fulfill its main goal in the war—to end Iran’s nuclear program? Will it put troops on the ground to do so, specifically to blow up Iran’s most important nuclear site? Or will the U.S. get involved? Will Trump provide the …

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#97: Real and Fraudulent Prophecy 59:35

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The veracity of prophecy is a critical component of our philosophy. But how do we know if a prophecy claimant is legit? How do we differentiate between real prophets and fraudulent ones? In our second installment on Rambam’s introduction to his commentary on Mishnah, we explore the four different categories of prophecy, the limitations of allowable…

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Father’s Day Special: Jake & Matt Share Fatherly Advice for Young Dads | Sabbath Lounge 1:01:24

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Join us on Sabbath Lounge for a special Father’s Day episode! Jake and Matt present their best fatherly advice for young dads, sharing wisdom that makes a real difference. Discover what it takes to be a good father as we explore heartfelt guidance, practical tips, and inspiring stories for new and expecting fathers. Don’t miss this uplifting discus…

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Iran Strikes Israel, Oil Fields Ablaze, and Will the U.S. Enter the War? 1:20:14

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As we taped this episode of Honestly, it was 3 a.m. in Israel. Sirens wailed across the country as Iranian missiles rained down on Israeli towns. At the same time, Israel was striking military and nuclear sites inside Iran, and oil fields were aflame. Meanwhile in Washington, reports were emerging of a heated debate inside the White House over whet…

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Naftali Bennett and Michael Oren: Israel and Iran at War 56:45

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In the early hours of Friday morning, Israel pulled off a historic strike on Iran. As I record these lines, Iran is reporting a “massive explosion” in Isfahan, in a province that is home to several nuclear facilities. In Israel, where Shabbat has begun, the government has ordered all synagogues to shut down—and for citizens to remain close to bomb …

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Amb. Mike Huckabee on Gaza Aid, Iran, and MAGA’s Foreign Policy War 1:24:00

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There are people who have résumés we might call “diverse” or “wide-ranging.” And then there are people like Mike Huckabee who, at age 69, has seemingly crammed several lifetimes’ worth of careers into one. He was a televangelist. He was governor of Arkansas for over a decade. He ran for president and won the Iowa caucuses. He hosted his own show on…

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#96: Origins of Oral Torah 47:39

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The Torah was given to us by God with absolute perfection. A unique feature of that is the dual formats of Torah: written and oral. In this interesting and informative podcast, we begin the study of Maimonides’ magisterial introduction to his commentary on Mishnah. He begins by tracing the history of oral Torah all the way back to Moshe, he outline…

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Understanding Crossroads: Claiming Liminal Spiritual Space for Manifestations and Guidance 45:50

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When people refer to things like "jumping timelines" they are talking about taking control of their liminal spiritual space, also known as the Crossroads. Many healers and spiritual workers are Crossroads Guides, whose purpose is to help others at their crossroads to choose the path towards abundance, success, and spiritual alignment. This episode …

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How Qatar Bought America 1:13:22

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In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has…

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From decline to top rankings: How England transformed education with Nick Gibb (Ep 49) 1:19:18

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In this episode, Anna Stokke interviews The Right Honourable Sir Nick Gibb, former Minister of State for Schools in England. Nick discusses the bold, evidence-based reforms he led over a decade to reverse declining academic performance in English schools. From phonics-based reading instruction to math mastery, he explains how high expectations, rig…

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Published! HAIMU and SCI 55:19

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Publications discussed in this episode available here - https://zenodo.org/search?q=%22MacNutt%2C%20Sean%20D.%22&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=bestmatch (00:03) Human-Ai Dialogue With Sean McNutt (17:06) Friction and Feedback in Information Processing (23:41) Exploring CDIA and HEMU Frameworks (36:39) Structured Epistemic Partnership Framework (00:03) Human…

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The Biden Cover-Up and the Failure of the Press Corps 1:48:38

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In 2023 and 2024, there were many things that were unsayable. Perhaps the most unsayable—at least in legacy media circles—was that the President of the United States was not capable of being president, because he was no longer mentally fit. Those people who did break the taboo—who dared to notice Biden’s countless gaffes, his stiff gait, those who …

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How to Examine Your Marriage and Your Life 1:06:36

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A lot of people fall in love outside of their marriages. Some have affairs. Some leave their wives or husbands. But not a lot of people are Agnes Callard. Agnes did something really unique. She fell in love while she was (seemingly happily) married with two children. She told her husband. They got divorced—sharing a single lawyer—and it took under …