Best M. Hayes Podcasts (2025)

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Is Masculinity A Prison? - Mike on Open to Debate 41:51

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Listen to the full debate on Open to Debate’s podcast channel or watch it on YouTube: https://bit.ly/MikePesca Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that question? For some men, masculinity is a co…

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Andrew J. Taylor: “Blue-Collar Voters Don’t Want Blue-Collar Politicians” 31:58

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We talk with North Carolina State political scientist Andrew J. Taylor about his new book, A Tolerance for Inequality: American Public Opinion and Economic Policy, probing why voters often prefer public goods and tax cuts over classic redistribution—and how policy frequently tracks aggregate opinion more than pundits admit. Taylor also explores why…

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The Parable of the Weeds: Matthew 13:23-30; 36-43 22:47

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Jennie Straight takes us to the Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13:23-43, which illustrates people as seeds. God’s people are the wheat and people of evil are weeds. They grow together, but angels will harvest them at the end of the age, with weeds being destroyed and wheat will enter the Kingdom.By Hays Christian Church

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#302: The Pour with Rochelle Ratkaj Moser 34:31

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Rochelle Ratkaj Moser knows what it means to see stress impact her work. Her novel approach to taking time for one self has been a revelation for creatives and entrepreneurs. Learn more about her here https://ratkajdesigns.com/

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Justin Driver: “The Fall of Affirmative Action” 41:38

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Yale Law’s Justin Driver argues that SFFA v. Harvard/UNC broke with precedent and embraced a faux “colorblindness,” spotlighting the Court’s creative reading of Grutter’s 2028 “sunset.” He lays out the early fallout—sharp drops in Black enrollment at elite schools, Asian American gains, and the perverse incentive for applicants to “essay their trau…

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Laura Spinney on the Language That Conquered the World 31:36

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Laura Spinney joins to discuss her new book Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, tracing the unlikely rise of Indo-European and why most of the world now speaks it. Also, a look at the Dallas ICE field office shooting in the broader context of political violence and how we categorize it. And in the Spiel: Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback monologue, …

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Sadie Dingfelder on Mosquito Magnets and Who Tastes Best to Bugs 26:22

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President Trump mangles acetaminophen and issues a sweeping “don’t take Tylenol” decree. Are some people truly more attractive to mosquitoes than others? Sadie Dingfelder joins to walk through decades of mosquito studies, from Gambian huts filled with human volunteers to modern lab assays with paraffin membranes, and explains why carbon dioxide, sw…

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Bonus: "Grieving Our Loss of Democracy" Author Dr. Anne Hays Egan Joins The Show 21:57

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Dr. Anne Hayes Egan has seen the evils of fascism up close, so when she saw America doing the same she wrote the book, "Grieving Our Loss Of Democracy: How We Can Navigate Our Grief When Nothing Makes Sense Any More." She steps into the Knew Amsterdam Radio booth to discuss why she decide to share her perspective on what's happening in America righ…

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Andrew Fox on “Slam Frank”: Make Something Dangerous 51:11

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The writer-composer behind the viral Slam Frank (an Anne Frank musical staged as if by the most social-justice-forward regional theater) explains why he pushes rules to their reductio ad absurdum and why “art should lift up the people who are beneath me.” Fox walks through a contentious table read, a Change.org backlash, and the joy/rage of craftin…

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Bonus: Author Don Hill, MD Has a Third Chance to Fulfill a Promise 31:35

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Being an author is hard and author Don Hill knows this. The writer of the "DNR," and "Vampiro" trilogy series is on Knew Amsterdam Radio today to talk about how he's tried to bring his stories to market before and how his new collaboration with West Point publishing plans to be different.

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JD Vance, Jimmy Kimmel, and America’s Radical Underground 14:13

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It’s the Saturday show. One from the week, one from the vault. First, a look at JD Vance on the mic with Charlie Kirk and the culture wars of today. Then, we rewind a decade to my interview with Brian Burrow, author of Days of Rage, on the radical underground and the turbulence of the 1970s. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan…

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Brendan Nyhan: Measuring Political Violence Without Panic 29:38

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Dartmouth's Brendan Nyhan explains why headline-grabbing polls inflate support for "partisan violence" and how careful survey design finds under 10% backing for felony-level force, far less than in many democracies. He traces how elite cues shape perceived threats and warns against pretextual crackdowns. Also: a look at Jimmy Kimmel's removal and a…

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The Shepherd and His Flock: Psalm 23 31:56

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Betty Rupp guides us through Psalm 23, which describes how God, the God Shepherd, spares no pains for the welfare of His sheep (us). Reading this familiar Psalm helps us understand our reliance on God as our Shepherd and catch a glimpse of His wonderful care.By Hays Christian Church

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Bonus: "There are No Coincidences" Heather M. Larribas Joins The Show 23:13

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Heather M. Larribas, author of " The Voice of Faith: Based on a Life-Changing True Story" joins the show to chat marriage, faith, visions, and her personal relationship with God.

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#301: "AI Co-Wrote My Book!" with Mary McCorvey 35:13

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Mary McCorvey has lived a life of adventure, love and loss. She is the author of the book, "Experience over Expectation" a memoir she proudly co-wrote with the help of artificial intelligence!

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Not Even Mad: Michael A. Cohen and Jamie Kirchick 1:01:21

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Michael A. Cohen and Jamie Kirchick discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the immediate retreat to priors — who’s weaponizing grief, what counts as incitement, and whether “fascistic” vs. “authoritarian” language clarifies or inflames. Plus, the TikTok law end-run and why process crimes don’t move voters the way visible force does. In Goat Gri…

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Christian Duguay Brings the Valley Heat 29:33

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Christian Duguay, creator of Valley Heat, breaks down how Doug Duguay, his in-show alter ego, works within a 51% fictional universe. Tight sound design and ad-jingle microplots create an absurd world populated with Canadian foosball biker gangs and rogue car washes. Duguay traces the show’s improv roots and why “I’ll take that” became its guiding e…

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How to Offer a Premium Client Experience From First Contact to Delivery with Miles Witt Boyer 54:38

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Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. In this episode of Workflows, Scott Wyden Kivowitz welcomes wedding photographer Miles Witt Boyer, who shares behind-the-scenes stories, his approach to building lasting relationships with clients and vendors, and practical tips for optimizing every stage of the pho…

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Garrett Graff: “Russia Sought Division More Than Victory” 30:34

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Garrett Graff, host of the Long Shadow podcast, argues that Russia’s 2016 interference was about sowing distrust in U.S. democracy—weakening Clinton if she won, or destabilizing the system either way. He revisits the Access Hollywood–email leak overlap, the forgotten U.S. warning about Russian meddling, and how other nations have since borrowed the…

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Garrett M. Graff on “Long Shadow” and the Internet’s Descent Into Outrage 37:56

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Writer and historian Garrett Graff discusses the fourth season of his podcast Long Shadow, which charts how the internet devolved from a tool of hope to one of outrage and division. He traces that shift to specific corporate choices—especially Facebook and YouTube prioritizing profit by feeding anger and conspiracy. Graff argues that these unregula…

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Mike Pesca on The Good Fight Club 43:40

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Today on The Gist, we air some of Mikes appearance on The Good Fight Club Podcast. Please note that this was recorded on September 10th, before the shooting of Charlie Kirk. You can listen to the rest of the podcast using the link below. The Good Fight Club: Russian Drones in Poland, Low Literacy in Schools, and Can Anyone Rein in Trump? Produced b…

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Bill McKibben: “Energy From Heaven, Not From Hell” 39:04

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Bill McKibben discusses his new book Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization, making the case for renewables as civilization’s best hope. He has long argued that we can’t save the planet without a massive overhaul of how we live, but here he answers a challenge to whether that was ever right. McKibben d…

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Aaron Sibarium on Charlie Kirk, Retribution, and the Cycle of Violence 38:46

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Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon reflects on his recent full-hour interview with Charlie Kirk, which aired just a week before Kirk’s assassination. He recalls Kirk’s reach across conservative factions and his surprising focus on debate and voter mobilization rather than pure outrage. The conversation widens to the risks of political vio…

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#300: Switching Codes with Tarik Smith 30:09

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Bi-coastal creative Tarik Smith moved to Los Angeles from New York with a goal in mind: to change paradigms. He appears on Knew Amsterdam Radio to discuss his journey and insight as a budding creator.

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Bonus: 'Pepe's Adventure' Author Olga Keber Joins The Show 15:39

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During the uncertainty of the Global Pandemic, Olga Keber wrote the story 'Pepe's Adventure,' a tale of faith, family, loss and being open to new experience. She joins the show to speak on her experience i becoming a first time author.

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Prepared for Sacrifice: Luke 14:25-33 23:00

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Pastoral candidate Dana Spivy Glover comes to us with Luke 14:25-33, in which Jesus lays out what it takes to become His disciple. True discipleship requires preparing for and following through with sacrifice. Let us permit nothing to hinder our commitment to following Christ’s example and loving Him above all else.…

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Bonus: Alan Hoekman Knows A Thing or Two About Leadership 27:24

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Helping businesses to motivate teams are no easy task, that's why Alan Hoekman stepped up to help teams work. He's on Knew Amsterdam Radio this week to chat about his book, "The Path, The Roadblocks, And The Spark: Three Responsibilities Of A Leader," which is available now on Amazon.

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Ryan Evans on Drones, Ground War, and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival 27:59

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Ryan Evans, founder of War on the Rocks, breaks down the grinding land war in eastern Ukraine, the tactical role of drones, and how morale and leadership shape the battlefield. He points to Zelensky’s missteps, the weapons still needed, and what “winning the ground” really means. Also: Russia sends drones into Poland, forcing Trump into a test of N…

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Nim Shapira: Torn Between Empathy and Erasure 31:29

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Filmmaker Nim Shapira discusses Torn, his documentary on the hostage posters put up—and torn down—across New York after October 7th. He reflects on free speech, empathy, and why erasing someone else’s pain won’t shorten a war. Also: a protest in Nepal over a social media ban topples the prime minister. Plus: Israel’s strikes on Hamas leaders in Qat…

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Christine Wenc: The Onion’s Straight Face Made It Funnier 28:48

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Christine Wenc joins to discuss Funny Because It’s True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire, recalling its Wisconsin roots, AP-style discipline, and newsroom battles over absurd details. She traces the paper’s arc from gas-station rent money to online cult influence, and the tension between preachiness and bite. Plus, the Ambazonian …

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Immigration, Nuance, and a Leonhardt Vault Cut 31:46

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It’s the Saturday Show: one from the week, one from the vault. Mike revisits his take on immigration—spurred by a CNN piece and a Pesca Profundities post—arguing the media too often flattens a hard issue into easy labels. Courts have now allowed parts of Trump’s approach, forcing a distinction between “shameful” and “unconstitutional.” From the vau…

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Mike Hayes on Purpose, Grit, and Mission 38:45

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Today on The Gist. Trump’s push to rebrand the Pentagon as the “Department of War”. Then a full-length interview with Mike Hayes—former commanding officer of SEAL Team 2, White House Fellow, and author of Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose. Hayes lays out how to define the “who” before the “what,” why 1% better beats overnight breakthrou…

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Speak the Truth in Love: Ephesians 4:14-16 18:07

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Former pastor of Hays Christian Church, Steve Culver, returns to deliver a timely message. Ephesians 4:14-16 expresses that speaking the truth in love matures us spiritually and allows us to become more like Christ. We learn the importance of speaking truth in love, especially to those whose actions reflect unloving qualities.…

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#299: A Makeup Revolution with Dawn Maloney 39:56

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Dawn Maloney literally wrote the book on Makeup. Devoting her life to her craft she's the author of "The Makeup Artist's Design Book." Dawn shares her humble beginnings, her career as a MUA to the stars and more! Learn more at MakeupClasses.com

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Not Even Mad: Galen Druke and Josh Barro 49:47

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Today on The Gist: It’s Not Even Mad. Mike Pesca welcomes Galen Druke and Josh Barro for a sharp yet civil debate on Trump’s immigration strategy, crime, and the charge of creeping autocracy. They weigh whether cruelty brings Trump political advantage, how Democrats should frame their response, and what “autocracy makes you poor” really means for v…

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Miles Taylor on Resistance Cascades, Rubio’s Turn, and Testing the Judiciary 35:15

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Former DHS official Miles Taylor, author of the “Anonymous” op-ed, returns to discuss Trump’s second term agenda, the courts, and the missing “axis of adults.” Pesca opens with a theory on why deportees landed in Eswatini, then closes with a spiel on the immigration conundrum: border deterrence versus humane policy. Taylor explains “permission stru…

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Ex-DHS Chief Miles Taylor: Trump, Treason, and Executive Power 36:41

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Trump health rumors, media scrutiny, and what counts as news kick off the show before a wide-ranging interview with Miles Taylor—former DHS Chief of Staff and author of Blowback—about the April 2025 White House memo labeling him “treasonous,” the threats that followed, alleged blacklisting, and how executive power can be bent to punish speech. We d…

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Fast Wedding Video Delivery with John Bunn 36:24

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Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. We’re bringing you a hands-on masterclass for photographers and videographers who want to reclaim their time, streamline their business, and stay ahead of the game. If you’re tired of getting lost in endless editing or want to know how pros balance creative quality …

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Governor Wes Moore on Baltimore’s Historic Drop in Homicides, Plus Laura Loomer’s Lunacy 20:27

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has overseen one of the steepest homicide drops in America. Baltimore, long plagued by 300-plus murders a year, has seen killings fall more than 40 percent since 2023. In this archived conversation, Moore explains how a data-driven, all-of-the-above approach—boosting local police, investing in technology, and supporting …

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Edward Wong: At the Edge of Empire, China, Family, and Power 33:59

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New York Times correspondent Edward Wong has reported from Beijing to Baghdad, covering the rise of China and the reach of American power. In his new book At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China, Wong blends geopolitics with personal history, from his father’s time in Mao’s army to his own years navigating censorship and nationalism …

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Nick Foster on How We Really Think About the Future 32:48

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Mike Pesca examines the political spin after a Minnesota school shooting and the debate over trans identity and mass shootings. He then speaks with designer and futurist Nick Foster (Apple, Google, Dyson) about his new book Could Should Might Don’t: How We Think About the Future and why tech culture misunderstands futurism. Plus, a spiel on how RFK…

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#298: Hubbub and Fanfare with Michael Dodsworth 34:07

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Michael Dodsworth is on a mission to be excitement (not headaches) back to product and event launches. His platform, Fanfare.io is already making waves in the hospitality space and he's looking to expand his horizons even more!

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Inside a Fat Camp named Shame 52:01

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Donald Trump’s allies are weaponizing the machinery of government against opponents, eroding faith in American institutions. But does every abuse demand the “dictatorship” label? Mike weighs in on the rhetoric of tyranny, then turns to Camp Shame, a new podcast by Kelsey Snelling about the notorious weight loss retreat Camp Shane, its false promise…

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Hope for the Nations 24:28

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Mike Schrage from GNPI and Schrage Christian Mission declares that our earthly purpose is to testify to the existence of God, the saving grace of Jesus, and the activity of the Holy Spirit. The Bible’s message is clear that God wants people of all nations to be present at His throne. We can help achieve this through missions when we Proclaim for Go…

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Bonus: 'Former Democrat,' and Author Ronald Alfred Weitzman Joins The Show 23:25

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Ronald Alfred Weitzman, author of "Chairman Biden and Dr. Fauci's Monster," joins the show to chat what it took for him to write his first book at 93 years old. His far-right journey started after being disillusioned by the Democratic Party in 2016, and his been a staunch Trump supporter ever since.

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Trump’s Mortgage Attacks and Kessler on Weight Loss 38:05

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Trump has fired Fed governor Lisa Cook for lying on her mortgage, part of a broader pattern of using mortgage fraud as a political weapon while allies skate by. Former FDA head David Kessler joins again to explain how GLP-1 drugs reshape the fight against obesity and what they mean for health long term. In the Spiel, the spectacle of Laura Loomer’s…

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David Kessler on Why Junk Food Is America’s Nicotine 41:01

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Today on The Gist, the Trump administration’s lowering of FBI recruitment standards, where irony gives way to petty tyranny. Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler joins to discuss his new book Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine and his petition urging the FDA to strip refined carbohydrates of their “generally recognized as safe” status. Kessler explains why…

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Bonus: Dr. Slaton Live™ Returns to Discuss "Brain Talk" 14:35

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Author Dr. Christopher Slaton has dedicated his adult life to help parents better communicate with their children. His latest book, "Human Systems Science In the Best Interest of the Child’s Mental Health and Self-Awareness: Featuring Dr. Slaton Live The Brain Talker The New Frontier ... Not the Child’s Body. The Brain Does That!" discusses how to …

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Trump’s Long Game and Miles Taylor’s Warning 31:46

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Mike revisits an old worry: Trump’s policies are built for payoffs far beyond his term—and that’s a problem for a man who won’t share credit. From tariffs to civil service purges, the risks linger. To set the stage, we go back to a 2018 interview with Miles Taylor, once “Anonymous,” whose warnings still resonate as he returns with his new book Blow…

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The Working Class Party with the Post-Graduate Jargon 54:12

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McKenzie Wilson of Blue Rose Research joins to dissect Democrats’ branding failures, from alienating language to ignoring cost-of-living pain. She explains why Gen Z may be drifting rightward, why “when we all vote we win” no longer holds, Plus: Trump’s doomed “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center, shut down not for human-rights abuses but for thre…