Best Lost Rhetoric Podcasts (2025)

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Closing Out Season 1: A year of truth-telling, and a preview of what Season 2 will uncover. 6:55

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of Surviving Trump, Bella Goode closes out Season 1 — a year of straight talk about what’s happening inside our government, who’s driving the agenda, and how those decisions affect everyday Americans. Over 56 episodes, this season broke down Trump’s second-term plans with a singular mission: expose the unqualifi…

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Howard Stern Show - 12.16.2025 3:23:48

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Howard Stern Show - 12.15.2025 3:36:43

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Episode 56: NOAA & FEMA — America’s Safety Net Under Siege 30:18

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Send us a text Trump’s assault on FEMA and NOAA is leaving America weaker in the face of disaster. In this episode, Bella Goode reveals how mass layoffs, budget cuts, and political interference are tearing apart the backbone of our disaster response system. From privatized forecasts to untested AI replacing experts, the safety net we’ve always reli…

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A Very TV Christmas 53:03

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In honor of the season, co-hosts Eileen and Dolores take on the made-for-TV holiday movie, focusing especially on the perennial Hallmark Channel favorite, A SHOE ADDICT’S CHRISTMAS (2018). It’s about a thirtysomething department store employee and shoe-lover named Noelle (Candace Cameron Bure) who’s lost both her creative and romantic mojo, which l…

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Episode 55: Taxpayer Waste Under Trump: Billions Lost to Vanity, Grift, and Mismanagement 30:10

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Send us a text Eight months into Trump’s second term, the price tag of taxpayer waste is already staggering. From a $200M White House ballroom to $21.7B lost through mass layoffs at the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump has turned public service into a personal profit center. Grift, canceled programs, dismantled oversight, and self-dealing…

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Ep 232: US Meddling, the Limits of 'Agency' Discourse and How Media Chooses Which 'Voices' To Center 1:29:03

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In this episode, we discuss the uses and misuses of liberal standpoint theory to promote US meddling, sanctions, and bombing. With guest Vincent Bevins.

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Sylvia D. Hoffert, "Wagging Tongues and Tittle Tattle: Gossip, Rumor, and Reputation in a Small Southern Town" (U Georgia Press, 2025) 46:21

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In Wagging Tongues and Tittle Tattle: Gossip, Rumor, and Reputation in a Small Southern Town (University of Georgia Press, 2025), Dr. Sylvia Hoffert calls on a particularly rich collection of primary sources, including diaries, letters, oral histories, census data, court documents, church records, and psychiatric hospital logs, all relating to Hill…

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Thank you for another FANTASTIC year! We're being downloaded in 147 countries globally & growing! We're not "true crime", we're the truth in the criminal justice system! 32:41

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As we close out another fantastic, record-breaking year filled with one accomplishment after another for us — which included new sponsorships, new underwriters and new listeners — we wanted to focus on what is most important to us other than searching out the truth. We wanted to take some special time to recognize you, our listeners for your “TSL” …

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Policing, Politics, and Power: Rethinking the U.S.–Mexico Drug War with Dr. Aileen Teague 31:33

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Host Dr. Anthony Eames welcomes Dr. Aileen Teague to discuss her landmark study, Policing on Drugs: The United States, Mexico, and the Origins of the Modern Drug War, 1969–2000. Teague examines the intertwined histories of U.S. supply-control strategies, PRI-era political violence, cross-border agency dynamics, and the profound effects of NAFTA and…

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Episode 54: Resistance — From Local Action to National Pushback 25:11

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Send us a text ICE’s expansion has fueled unprecedented resistance across the country. In this episode, Bella Goode traces how communities, courts, and coalitions are fighting back—from shutting down Alligator Alcatraz in Florida, to months-long protests in Portland, to a small-town uprising in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania. What emerges is a movement…

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News Brief: BBC's Gaza Double Standard and Western Liberalism's Crisis of Legitimacy 44:48

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In this News Brief, we interview journalist Daniel Trilling and discuss his investigation into the BBC's systemic anti-Palestinian bias.

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Radio ReOrient 13.7: "Linguistics, Citizenship and Belonging,” with Kamran Khan, hosted by Claudia Radiven and Marchella Ward 45:18

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In this episode, Claudia Radiven and Chella Ward talked with Kamran Khan about linguistics, citizenship and belonging. The conversation travelled from the 2001 Northern riots in the UK, to the Prevent policy, all the way to more recent adjustments to the Nationalities and Borders Bill. Khan is currently the director of the MOSAIC research group on …

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Episode 53: The War of Words - How Rhetoric Shapes Immigration Policy 30:42

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Send us a text Immigration policy isn’t just written in laws or enforced at borders—it’s fought in the language that defines who belongs and who doesn’t. In this episode, Bella Goode unpacks how words like illegal alien, dreamers, border invasion, and keep families together shape perception, drive policy, and normalize extremes. From Congress to ca…

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Ep 231 - How To Oppose Genocide Without Opposing Genocide (Part 2): AIPAC Dems' Fake Israel Criticisms 1:17:44

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In this episode, we detail the buyers' market for superficial Gaza critiques that permit ambitious Democrats to look pro-Palestine without the downside of actually being so. With guest Tariq Kenney-Shawa.

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LR085 - Getting Icky about David Icke w/ Dave Angiolini 2:21:02

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Send us a text Dave is back to discuss one of his favorite conspiracy theorists, David Icke (that's IKE not ICKY, thank you)! I personally did not know much about him other than he is way into Reptilians, so this was an enlightening conversation for me. We gloss over most of his bonkers theories about Hybrid Alien Bloodlines, Reptilian agendas, who…

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Daniel Flynn on the Forgotten Architect of Conservatism 45:36

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In this episode, host Anthony Eames interviews Daniel Flynn about his book 'The Man Who Invented Conservatism,' which explores the life and ideas of Frank Meyer, a pivotal figure in the American conservative movement. The conversation delves into Meyer's concept of fusionism, his early life, his transition from communism to conservatism, and his in…

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Episode 52: Architects of Catastrophe: Noem, Miller & Patel 28:38

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Send us a text Behind every raid and detention center are decision makers who built the system to look this way. In this episode, Bella Goode exposes the architects of ICE’s enforcement machine: Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Kash Patel, and Ron DeSantis. From prisons turned into propaganda stages to tax data weaponized for surveillance, their design…

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Luke Gibson, "Reading Sanskrit: A Complete Step-By-Step Introduction with Texts from the Buddhist Tradition" (Columbia UP, 2025) 41:02

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This textbook offers a fresh approach to learning Sanskrit, the ancient language at the heart of South Asia’s vast religious, philosophical, and literary heritage. Designed for independent learners and classrooms alike, it provides a uniquely in-depth and immersive introduction to the language, exploring a rich selection of Sanskrit texts from the …

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Ep 230 - How To Oppose Genocide Without Opposing Genocide (Part 1): Biden World's Reputation Laundering PR Tour 1:41:11

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In this episode, we detail recent attempts by former Biden officials to rewrite history and absolve themselves of responsibility for the horrors of Gaza, and lay out the emerging Dem-aligned media industry of vibing past Democrats' lockstep support for genocide.

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Emily Winderman, "Back-Alley Abortion: A Rhetorical History (JHU Press, 2025) 32:57

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How did three words come to carry the weight of America's abortion debates? In Back-Alley Abortion: A Rhetorical History (JHU Press, 2025), Dr. Emily Winderman examines how this phrase shaped American reproductive politics and health care standards across generations. Drawing on extensive archival research, the book traces the unexpected origins of…

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FRANKENSTEIN: Guillermo Del Toro's Grand and Goofy Obsession 1:08:27

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Co-hosts Eileen and Dolores disagree when it comes to their basic reactions to the new FRANKENSTEIN, written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro and currently playing on Netflix. Whereas Dolores finds a number of aspects of the film compelling, such the opulent production design, the sensitive performances of Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth, and the all-o…

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Henry H. Sapoznik, "The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City" (SUNY Press, 2025) 47:40

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The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City (SUNY Press, 2025) by Henry H. Sapoznik explores a century of Yiddish popular culture in New York City. Sapoznik--the author of Klezmer! Jewish Music fro0m Old World to Our World and a Peabody Award-winning coproducer of NPR's Yiddish Radio Project--tells his story through chapters on eating, archit…

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Michelle McSweeney, "OK" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 39:56

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"OK" as a word accepts proposals, describes the world as satisfactory (but not good), provides conversational momentum, or even agrees (or disagrees). OK as an object, however, tells a story of how technology writes itself into language, permanently altering communication. OK (Bloomsbury, 2023), by Dr. Michelle McSweeney and published by Bloomsbury…

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Presumed Guilty, Due Process Over-board! The Extra-judicial, Targeting & Destruction of "Go Fast" Boats & Their Crews on the High Seas by The Trump Administration. 70 Lives Erased Without Explanation. 56:16

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Welcome to this incendiary, shocking and investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up! As we rapidly approach the end of the calendar year, we’re so glad that you’ve joined us! Share us with a friend. We’re being actively downloaded in 146 countries, globally. Contact us at: [email protected] Tonight, we examine the concept and legality of gover…

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Episode 51: The Rise of ICE’s Masked State and What it Means for Democracy 24:07

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Send us a text For immigrant families, the sight of masked agents at the door no longer feels like policing—it feels like war. In this episode, we’ll reveal how ICE’s new masked raids, drones, and secret surveillance are tearing through neighborhoods, emptying courthouses, and leaving families too afraid to seek help. Bella Goode exposes how facele…

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Learning from the Past: Frank Gavin on History’s Modern Role 45:43

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In this conversation, Professor Frank Gavin discusses the critical role of historical thinking in contemporary society, addressing its failings in informing foreign policy and civic unity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding history's methodology and the lessons learned from past events, particularly in the context of the global war on te…

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Eric H. Cline, "Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed" (Princeton UP, 2025) 1:07:05

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From the acclaimed author of 1177 B.C., a spellbinding account of the archaeological find that opened a window onto the vibrant diplomatic world of the ancient Near East In 1887, an Egyptian woman made an astonishing discovery among the ruins of the heretic king Akhenaten’s capital city, a site now known as Amarna. She found a cache of cuneiform ta…

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Citations Needed Live Show Beg-a-Thon: MAHA, TikTok and the Rise of Health-Branded Fascism 54:40

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In this Live Show Beg-a-Thon from 10/13, we are joined by Justin Feldman to discuss the rise of MAHA, the broader Granola-to-Fascist Pipeline and how corporate-written food policies and our shitty for-profit medical system fuel hucksterism.

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The People’s Historian: Alexis Coe on Making American History Personal 51:06

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In this engaging conversation, Anthony Eames speaks with Alexis Coe, a presidential historian and columnist for the New York Times, about her unique role in curating American history for modern readers. They explore the intersection of public and academic history, the personal lives of presidents, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. T…

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Episode 50: Inside the Bureaucracy: The ICE Machine of Mass Enforcement 26:15

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Send us a text ICE isn’t just growing, it’s exploding into one of the largest enforcement machines in U.S. history. This episode exposes how billion-dollar budgets, recruitment ads, and slashed training standards are fueling mass deportations at a wartime pace. Bella Goode unpacks the overcrowded detention camps, profit-driven contracts, political …

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BUGONIA: The Rhetorical Impasse 1:13:09

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Co-host Eileen Jones and special guest Conan Neutron of the Movie Night Extravaganza podcast enthuse about the wild and riveting new Yorgos Lanthimos film, Bugonia. It concerns a pair of rural cousins, played by Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis, who abduct the CEO of a pharmaceutical company (Emma Stone), convinced she’s an alien come to destroy plan…

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Episode 49: When ICE Comes to Town: Trauma, Fear, and Resistance 19:10

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Send us a text When ICE shows up, the damage ripples far beyond the person taken. From a quiet Colorado town to a Harlem ball field to the fire lines of Washington State, Bella Goode uncovers how sudden enforcement upends daily life. Families are torn apart, children are left afraid, and even firefighters risk detention while saving lives. These st…

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News Brief: As Trump Attacks Venezuela, Media Takes His Absurd "Drug War" Pretext at Face Value 22:49

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In this News Brief, we detail how the AP, Atlantic, Washington Post and New York Times are accepting Trump's framing that his attacks on Venezuela and Colombia are about "going after drug cartels" when it's clear they are—based on Trump's own words—about controlling Venezuela's oil.

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Australia‘s National Indigenous Languages Survey 41:30

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In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Dr Alexandra Grey speaks with Zoe Avery, a Worimi woman and a Research Officer at the Centre for Australian Languages within the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). Zoe and her teammates are preparing the upcoming 4th National Indigenous Languages Sur…

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LR084 - Spontaneous Human Combustion w/ Raven Riot 2:35:10

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Send us a text Raven Riot returns to talk about SHC! I really can't wrap my brain around these cases & I think you'll find them interesting cause there really are no words to explain what happened to these people. The explanations don't add up & we are left with more questions than answers. What the hell causes these people to burn up into a pile o…

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Mark Mazower, "On Antisemitism: A Word in History" (Penguin Press, 2025) 45:58

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What do we mean when we talk about antisemitism? A thoughtful, vital new intervention from the award-winning historian. For most of history, antisemitism has been understood as a menace from Europe’s political Right, the province of blood-and-soil ethno-nativists who built on Christendom’s long-standing suspicion of its Jewish population and infuse…

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Iris Idelson-Shein, "Between the Bridge and the Barricade: Jewish Translation in Early Modern Europe" (U Penn Press, 2024) 51:21

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One of the constants of Jewish history is that Jews have learned from the cultures around them. But this exchange of information was not an easy endeavor. Not only did Jews speak a different language, but their cultural touchpoints were different. If they were to learn from the people around them, their translations had to be deliberate, sometimes …

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"Un-Civil Tongues": Hate, Violence & Power. Sticks & Stones Can Break Your Bones & Names Can Get You Murdered. The Intersection of Hate Speech & Violence. Cockroaches, the Enemy Within. Donald Trump ... 1:19:52

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Welcome to this explosive, investigative, fact-finding edition of Light ‘Em Up! We are incredibly pleased you decided to join us for one of our most comprehensive episodes to date! Tonight, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth at the intersection of hate speech and the violence that stems from it. While a great many people on the right strong…

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Episode 48: America’s Choice: Normalize Violence or Defend Democracy 23:03

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Send us a text America is splitting in two directions—one where violence is excused and even celebrated, and one where democracy still depends on ballots, laws, and peaceful protest. In this third episode of our political violence series, Bella Goode unpacks the asymmetry of how left and right treat violence, Stephen Miller’s calls to weaponize the…

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News Brief: Media Helps Sell ICE Raids with Zero Dark Thirty Ride-Along Schlock 31:29

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In this News Brief, we are joined by Matthew Cunningham-Cook to discuss his recent media analysis of "embedded reports" of ICE raids that prime the public for brutal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants.

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Delia Casadei, "Risible: Laughter without Reason and the Reproduction of Sound" (U California Press, 2024) 1:40:44

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Risible: Laughter without Reason and the Reproduction of Sound (University of California Press, 2024) explores the forgotten history of laughter, from ancient Greece to the sitcom stages of Hollywood. Delia Casadei approaches laughter not as a phenomenon that can be accounted for by studies of humor and theories of comedy but rather as a technique …

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Episode 47: The Murder of Charlie Kirk and How Trump Weaponized Tragedy 30:17

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Send us a text Charlie Kirk wasn’t a president, senator, or governor—he was a conservative activist who built Turning Point USA into a cultural force. In life, he embodied America’s culture wars. In death, he became a flashpoint. In this second installment of our political violence series, Bella Goode examines Kirk’s assassination in Utah, the radi…

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News Brief: The Billionaire-Backed Groups Working to Push Dems Right in 2026 and 2028 29:50

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In this News Brie, we detail the major factions seeking to rewrite the history of the 2024 election as "woke" Gone Too Far, downplay Gaza, and prevent economic populism at all costs.

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Episode 46: Political Violence in America - From January 6th to Today 30:01

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Send us a text Political violence in America is no longer rare—it’s part of our daily reality. In this first episode of a three-part series, Bella Goode unpacks how threats have escalated into murders, bombings, and mob attacks since January 6. What was once shocking is now normalized, fueled by rhetoric, selective outrage, and hypocrisy. The cost …

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It's a Good Time for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER 57:05

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Live Show Beg-A-Thon Monday 10/13 - Promo! 2:06

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History and Politics of Government Shutdowns 39:51

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On this episode of Rendezvous with History, Anthony Eames sits down with Andrew Rudavelige to discuss the intricacies of government shutdowns and the pivotal role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Rudavelige, a professor and expert on government operations, explains the historical evolution of the OMB, highlighting its critical function…

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Amanda Belantara and Emily Drabinski, "Ways of Knowing: Oral Histories on the Worlds Words Create" (Litwin Books, 2024) 36:15

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Ways of Knowing: Oral Histories on the Worlds Words Create (Litwin Books, 2025) sits at the heart of the library project, shaping how materials are described and organized and how they can be retrieved. The field has long understood that normative systems like Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress do this inadequately and worse, deploying language …

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Securing the Stage: Lessons from the Charlie Kirk Shooting. How to Prepare for and Put on a Large Scale Outdoor Special Event. An In-depth analysis of Special Event Contingency Planning in the Wake of ... 1:00:48

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Welcome to this explosive, fact-finding edition of Light ‘Em Up! We’re very pleased you decided to join us! With the nation abuzz with the shooting of Charlie Kirk — his shooting recalls a disturbing pattern: Even the champions of “pro-gun” politics are not immune to America’s epidemic of gun violence. We’ve been flooded with requests from our clie…