Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.
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Meaningfully Converse Podcasts
Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday
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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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Looking for more inspiration and possibility in midlife and beyond? Join host Leslie Maloney, proud wife, mom, author and teacher, as she talks with people finding Meaning and Moxie in their life after 50.
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Paloma Faith has had plenty of moments in her life when she's felt mad, sad or bad - or been told that's what she's being. But do these words mean the same for everyone? What does it mean if someone says you're mad: that you're angry? Unstable? Insane? Or perhaps just different... Could those words be liberating, therapeutic or even transformational? To find out more, Paloma invites an array of actors, comedians, musicians and thinkers into her home to reflect on times where they've felt mad ...
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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Al ...
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Helping you find meaning in life through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.
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Travel stories that have impacted the lives and careers of artists, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, CEO's and travel experts. Hosted by Mike Schibel, Founder of Travel With Meaning.
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Making Meaning: Deep Conversations on Life, Purpose, and The Human Experience
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Why are we here? What's the meaning of life? What's the meaning of your life? Exploring these mysteries often results in more questions than you began with. So how do we move forward living meaningful lives? Making Meaning by The Cohere Collective explores this exact question. Every other week, host Reese Brown interviews a new guest about how they have chosen to live their life in a meaningful way. We hope that through these stories you can explore how you have, and can, make meaning in you ...
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Chats between Duncan Anderson and James Peck on anything we find interesting... hopefully you find it interesting as well :) Please note all statements are the individuals own and do not represent the organisations they work for.
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Coffin Talk explores how our views on death affect the way we live our life. Join Mike Oppenheim as he interviews people from all ages and cultures to explore The Meaning of Death. mikeyopp.substack.com
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Join multi-ethnic co-hosts Sara + Misasha - two wickedly smart, heart-led, long-distance best friends - as they help folks talk smarter and think deeper about the world around us. Whether it's about science, history, current events, social justice, or more, their community consists of people who want to be better humans, to benefit all of us. We won't let the fire hose of information overwhelm us. Whether you're a seasoned expert or new to the work, you'll find yourself listening, learning, ...
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Welcome to Conversations with Buddy, where you will hear the stories of everyday people fighting through life’s challenges for meaning and purpose. From fear to faith, struggles to success, trials, and tribulations to triumph and victory. Where did they muster the courage to overcome and where does their hope come from? What is the lesson life has taught each of these people who share their stories and then be willing to share it with the world?
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We explore the intersection of work, identity, meaning-making, and values-based business so that we can craft a remarkable life. Join veteran business owner Brook McCarthy, as she lifts the lid on her own, and other people's businesses, to ask all the impertinent questions that you're too polite to ask. We look at working for love AND money, explore the paradoxes of ambition and mindfulness, look at the work behind the work, and redefine building a business in the 21st century in a way that ...
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There is no equity without disability. Featuring a compelling mix of personal stories and practical insights from the disability community and the philanthropic sector, each episode of the Disability Inclusion: Required podcast is a call to action for philanthropy to meaningfully work toward disability inclusion, rights, and justice.
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Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.
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A Thought I Kept is a podcast about the ideas that stay with us, long after we’ve forgotten the rest. In each episode, a guest shares the one thought that shaped their life — the one they couldn’t let go of, and maybe you won’t either.
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Exploring the threads that connect us - story, memory, identity, and meaning - and how they weave the fabric of peace in our lives and communities.
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What does it really mean to live a good life—in our politics, our faith, our work, and our relationships? On No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp, we explore the ideas, practices, and public debates that shape human flourishing today. Each week you’ll hear thought-provoking conversations with bestselling authors, philosophers, neuroscientists, psychologists, theologians, artists, and political leaders—people wrestling with the biggest questions of meaning and purpose in our time. Together we a ...
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At Unscripted Growth, we invite you to understand the world around you by first exploring the world within—where questions linger, ideas meet human moments, and meaning unfolds through reflection.
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The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to broaden the political conversation. Each week, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling – and sometimes unexpected – power players in Washington and beyond for a real discussion about how they are shaping the current moment.
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Andi McNair is an author, international speaker/ consultant, and educator that is passionate about helping educators design meaningful experiences for today’s gifted learners. As a mom of gifted learners and an educator that had the opportunity to work specifically with gifted learners in the classroom, she as a unique perspective that is clear throughout her message. As a strong advocate for passion-based learning, Andi shares practical ways to engage and empower today's gifted learners thr ...
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Dive into real talks about connection, healing, and finding purpose. Each episode, Iva chats with inspiring guests or shares solo reflections, offering authentic stories and insights that spark growth and remind you you're not alone. If you want a podcast that feels like a heartfelt conversation with a friend, you're in the right place.
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A call-in show from author Nora McInerny that lets real people get real honest about how they're really doing. Operators(me) are standing by to take your calls. In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack!
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The Italian American Podcast is the first and most engaging podcast dedicated to helping Italian Americans learn about and celebrate their brilliant heritage. We're obsessed with our heritage, and each week we'll discuss all things Italian American- including history and family traditions, genealogy, recipes, language, and more with smarts, heart, and a lot of laughs! We'll be joined by celebrity guests, experts, authors, and everyday Italian Americans for honest and thoughtful conversations ...
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Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week for their next exciting endeavor! “Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness" is here to empower listeners (and also make them laugh) by using curiosity as a tool for personal growth. In a world that often feels overwhelming—where it’s easy to feel stuck, frustrated, or helpless—Getting Better offers a lifeline. Each week, Jonathan Van Ness, alongside experts and thought leaders, guides us through our shared challenges—confidence, productivity, mental ...
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Family Dinner is a feel-good talk show hosted by sisters Lizzie and Catherine, where real conversations and delicious food come together. Each episode, they share heartfelt stories, invite special guests, and explore the importance of family and connection. With laughter, love, and mouthwatering dishes, Family Dinners reminds us that the best moments in life happen around the table.
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Join hosts Net & Nettie and engage in authentic, insightful, and unfiltered conversations about life’s simple and complex challenges. Become empowered, challenged, inspired and entertained as we celebrate the diverse experiences of guests and listeners!
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Boundaryless Conversations Podcast is an ongoing exploration of the future of Platforms & Ecosystems. Here we explore new perspectives about how we organise at scale in a rapidly changing world. From Boundaryless SRL Hosted by Simone Cicero and Shruthi Prakash
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J Street conversations is the audio home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans. We share regular discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and American politics with politicians, advocates, legal experts, pollsters, student leaders, and more.
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Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture
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Join feminist coaches Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp for casual (and often deep) conversations about business, current events, politics, pop culture, and more. We’re not perfect activists or allies! These are our real-time, messy feminist perspectives on the world around us. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: • Why is feminism important today? • What is intersectional feminism? • Can capitalism be ethical? • What does liberation mean? • Equity vs. equality ...
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Being successful before looking successful. What is success really? Find out more.
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Subtext is a book club podcast for readers interested in what the greatest works of the human imagination say about life’s big questions. Each episode, philosopher Wes Alwan and poet Erin O’Luanaigh conduct a close reading of a text or film and co-write an audio essay about it in real time. It’s literary analysis, but in the best sense: we try not overly stuffy and pedantic, but rather focus on unearthing what’s most compelling about great books and movies, and how it is they can touch our l ...
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Five guys exploring their faith in conversation, Bible study and Interviews.
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Groundbreaking Peabody Award-winning conversation about the big questions of meaning, hosted by Krista Tippett. Every Thursday a new discovery about the immensity of our lives — and frequent special features like poetry, music and Q + A with Krista.
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Motivational Speeches, Inspiration & Real Talk with Reginald D (Motivational Speeches/Inspirational Stories)
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Your Weekly Boost of Motivation and Faith-Based Inspiration! Welcome to Real Talk With Reginald D, a top-rated motivational/inspirational podcast hosted by Minister, Motivational Coach, and Motivational/Inspirational and spirituality Speaker, Reginald D. Sherman. This motivational/inspirational podcast is your go-to source for powerful motivational speeches, inspirational stories, transformative advice, and faith-based wisdom to help you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your extraordina ...
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Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal living
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Welcome to Belonging, a podcast that explores being alive in the age of loneliness. Becca Piastrelli is your host and guide on a journey of courageous reconnection as we explore topics like rites of passage, cultivating meaningful community, seasonal and cyclical living, and what it means to be a good ancestor in these times. She has thought provoking conversations with friends, teachers, elders, and ancestral medicine keepers to help support you in bringing more meaning and connection to yo ...
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Discover how the highest performers push beyond limitations in this up-and-coming no. 1 Irish podcast. Host and high-performance consultant Stephen McDonnell, speaks deeply with world-class performers, revealing secrets to their success. The podcast features several series across high-performing industries, including business, sports, entertainment and more. These conversations are real, honest, courageous and great fun. Each episode is designed to provoke, educate, inspire and empower you t ...
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Have you ever wondered how to cut through the noise, find real clarity, and make sense of everything life throws your way? That’s what this podcast is all about. Hosted by Alicia Mullings, Sense Only is a space for honest, thought-provoking conversations that go waaaaaaaayy beyond the surface. Each episode gives you practical insights, fresh perspectives, and the kind of wisdom that helps you grow, heal, and transform. This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a collective and a solid community. A pla ...
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In this podcast, we will delve into the tactics employed by individuals previously incarcerated to prevent their return to prison. Additionally, we will discuss their current endeavors to cultivate lives filled with purpose and meaning.
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Like Bible study for D&D fanatics, historian Ben Riggs, academic Scott Bruner, and the occasional special guest, take a look at the inspirations, reflections, and meaning behind some of the most important TTRPG texts of all time.
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Joan Herrmann delves into the minds of some of the most inspirational and influential people in the world. From health and wellness, to professional development, to personal well-being, changemakers share their insights, tips and strategies to provide the tools needed for personal and professional growth, improved health and well-being, and self-empowerment. Conversations with Joan connects the dots between mind, body, soul and spirit. For more information visit cyacyl.com.
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Real strategies, raw truths, and powerful interviews with leading chiropractors. Hosted by Dr. Ed Osburn, Bold Conversations for Chiropractors is the go-to podcast for DCs seeking freedom, growth, and impact. Tune in weekly for no-fluff interviews with elite chiropractors, coaches, and visionaries. Learn how to build a thriving practice, scale your influence, and live life boldly on your terms.
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Timeless Conversations is a thought-provoking production brought to you by Good Tree Institute. This is not your traditional tafsir podcast. Timeless Conversations explores how the Quran speaks to our everyday lives, diving into the ways it nourishes and guides us through our modern-day struggles. We invite you to embark on a personal journey with us and discover how the Quran can enrich your life and provide direction in times of need. Through these Timeless Conversations, we encourage you ...
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Mini Episode: Practicing Repair in a Post-Village World
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My essay, Practicing repair in a post-village world Subscribe to my newsletter, How We Come Back on Substack Join the Winter ‘26 live round of Circle Craft, my women’s circle facilitating training My book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self Connect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelli…
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026. Mental Mastery and Meaningful Wins: Dr. Jason Richardson on Mindset, Money, and the Modern Chiropractor
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In this high-impact episode of Bold Conversations for Chiropractors, Dr. Jason Richardson—world champion BMX racer, Olympian, sports psychologist, and high-performance coach—shares the untold mindset secrets that fuel world-class results on and off the field. Dr. Richardson reveals how chiropractors can develop a competitive edge by shifting intern…
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In this episode of A Meaningful Mess, we’ll explore the complexities of gifted learners, emphasizing that giftedness is not synonymous with academic achievement or compliance. The conversation explores the misconceptions surrounding giftedness, the importance of recognizing deep thinking, and the need for educational systems to adapt in order to su…
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An Orthodox Rabbi Interviews a Reform Rabbi [Denominations 1/2]
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In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Diana Fersko, senior rabbi of the Village Temple Reform synagogue, about denominations and Jewish Peoplehood. In this episode we discuss: How do we re-determine how to be Jews in America? Is there really an “education gap” between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jews? How should we handle the question…
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Episode 1: Why Isn't Mariam AS A Prophet?
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This Is Your Bounce Back Season: A Motivational Speech On Faith, Resilience & Winning After Failure (Motivational Speech)
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Are you tired of losing, starting over, and feeling stuck—wondering if you still have what it takes to bounce back and win in this season of your life? This motivational episode delivers a powerful motivational speech about resilience, faith, purpose, and bouncing back stronger after setbacks. If you’ve faced failure, disappointment, loss, or momen…
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In the first ever episode of Between the Threads, Somia Sadiq chats with guests Courtney Friesen and Rometh Suriyarachchi to explore the profound impact of storytelling on peacebuilding, identity, and community connection. They discuss the importance of listening, sharing personal narratives, and how stories can evoke emotions, challenge perspectiv…
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Since she reëmerged as a star in the 2024 film “The Substance,” Demi Moore has been very busy. She has a major role in the current season of Taylor Sheridan’s “Landman” series, and she has two highly anticipated films coming out this year: a science-fiction film directed by Boots Riley, and “Strange Arrivals,” alongside Colman Domingo, about a coup…
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What Next | The Jan 6ers: Where Are They Now?
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The investigation into the 2021 attack on the Capitol was the largest in FBI history. Then Trump came back into office—and started undoing it. Guest: Ryan Reilly, reporter covering the Justice Department and federal law enforcement for NBC News, author of Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System. Want more What Next? Subscribe to …
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370. The Dangerous Cost of Not Understanding Each Other - William Doherty
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William J. Doherty is an educator, researcher, therapist, speaker, author, consultant, and community organizer. He is Professor and Director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program in the Department of Family Social Science, College of Education and Human Development, at the University of Minnesota, where he is also an adjunct Professor in the D…
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Slate Money | Money Talks: Barbie’s Dirty Laundry
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In this Money Talks: Journalist and author Tarpley Hitt joins Emily Peck to discuss her new book Barbieland: The Unauthorized History which reveals the shady history behind the super-star doll. They’ll get into inventor Ruth Handler’s so-called "inspiration" by a popular German doll, Mattel’s industry spies and many, many lawsuits, and how Handler …
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Death, Sex & Money | Stories About Death, Sex and Money to Start the New Year
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Anna hosted Selected Shorts, an evening where professional actors read short stories in front of a live studio audience at Symphony Space in New York. The theme for the night? Death, sex, and money. Stories performed: Cat Owner by Alissa Nutting performed by Phoebe Robinson The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde performed by Peter Francis James You A…
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Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins
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Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. We kicked off 2025 with a guest most podcast enthusiasts probably hav…
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If you have known loss, you know how it feels to pick up the phone to call your person only to realize they won’t answer. This episode is all about your calls – the things you wish you could tell your people. Somewhere, somehow, we know they’re listening. Wind Phone Map Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s a…
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The Magic Of Whimsy: The Brain-Rewiring Power of Playful Thinking
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January often arrives with long lists of expectations, so today's episode offers a resolution that’s actually helpful. The magic of whimsy lies in its ability to gently rewire the brain, opening us to creativity, flexibility, and new ways of seeing the world. Playful thinking loosens rigid patterns, eases stress, and helps us meet the year with cur…
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Hang Up | Kansas Bends the Knee for the NFL
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh are joined J.C. Bradbury, professor and author of the forthcoming book This One Will Be Different: False Promises and Fiscal Realities of Publicly Funded Stadiums, for a frank discussion of Kansas’ plan to spend nearly $2 billion on a new Chiefs stadium, and how taxpayers are often left footing …
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To kick off series three I had the pleasure of inviting Leigh-Anne over, who is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met!! A fellow mum and someone who isn’t afraid to use their platform for good, she found fame in one of the BIGGEST girl groups of all time, Little Mix. Now she’s taking on the industry as an independent artist, on her own terms. 💅 …
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#132 - Enterprise Architecture: Selling Options for the Future, at a Cost - with Gregor Hohpe
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Gregor Hohpe - one of the world’s leading voices in enterprise architecture and platform thinking, and author of ‘The Software Architect Elevator’, ‘Enterprise Integration Patterns’ and ‘Platform Strategy’- joins us to dive into how enterprise architecture is about navigating the tradeoffs needed to enable future optionality in the organization. He…
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Shared RPG Worlds, Shared RPG History: A conversation with Jim Lowder & Pat Kilbane Ep 82
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Jim Lowder is a writer, an editor, a lore architect, and if we're being honest, a kind of Indiana Jones of shared worlds. From Ravenloft to Forgotten Realms to the trenches of TSR itself, Jim has chronicled the industry, shaped it, and occasionally had to wrestle it into coherence with nothing but a red pen and stubborn Massachusetts resolve. He br…
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Why You Are Not Designed for Constant Happiness
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Despite having more comfort and knowledge than ever before, many people struggle with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Dr. Anders Hansen contends that understanding our brain’s design, which is built for survival and not constant happiness, is key to addressing today’s mental health challenges. Dr. Hansen talks about the bra…
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Why “New Year, New You” Is Oppressive (And What to Do Instead)
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Check out Flick'N'Beans podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2227504 New year, same bullshit? In this first episode of the year, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown tear into the pressure cooker that is “New Year, New You”—and why it’s a capitalist scam designed to make you feel broken so someone else can profit. They talk honestly about aging, bodie…
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243: Carlos Whittaker: How to Get Off Your Screen and Into Your Life
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Carlos Whittaker was spending the equivalent of 100 full days a year on his phone. You might not be far behind. Carlos—an author and social media influencer who has raised millions for charity online—realized he was scrolling his life away. So he tried something drastic. In his book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers …
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What Next | Don’t Call It a Regime Change
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The Trump administration has a handful of answers to the question “Why did the United States pluck Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela?”—it was for narcoterrorism, or payback, or just oil. They’re even less clear about what’s going to happen with the country now. Guest: Shane Harris, staff writer covering national security and intelligence for the Atlant…
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Samin Nosrat | Crafting a Life That Nourishes You
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Samin Nosrat on taking back your life, overcoming overwhelm, and redefining success. A candid conversation about joy, grief, rebellion, rest, food, and what actually sustains us when achievement isn’t enough. In this soul-stirring conversation about her new book "Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love," the Salt, Fat, Acid, …
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A Quiet Departure, A World Sailed, A Hero’s Return
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This conversation follows Fabian Fernandez not just across oceans, but through a deeply personal act of trust. When we first spoke in February, he was setting out on the final leg of his solo sail across the Pacific—without fanfare, without certainty, and with more than a few people questioning his choice. What carried him forward wasn’t ego or adr…
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Care & Feeding | The Best of Our Slate Plus Bonus Episodes
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On this episode: Lucy Lopez, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Zak Rosen are going into the vault. In a very special episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite Slate Plus bonus episodes for freeeee!!! We bring you episodes on Halloween costumes, the best lullabies, and more. If you like what you hear, you should absolutely consider subscribing to Slate Plus!…
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Society as Swindle in “The Third Man” (1949)
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The so-called “third man factor” is a phenomenon in which people in dire circumstances experience the presence of an extra person in their midst who gives comfort and aid when it’s most needed—a guardian angel, perhaps, or some figure of divine intervention. Harry Lime seems to have played just such a role in the lives of Holly Martins and Anna Sch…
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How Curiosity Can Shape a Life with Rebecca Frank
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This is a great episode to start the year with as well as a new season of the podcast. I sit down with wellbeing writer Rebecca Frank to explore how curiosity might offer a way of beginning when we might not be quite ready. Rebecca and I talk about what curiosity looks like when life is full, messy, and changing. We explore how it can soften judgem…
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2026 Listener Q&A, Elder Millennial Moments, and a Stranger Things Debrief
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We’re talking: Elder millennial moments, AI slop, Diet Soda in 2025, image hangups that are SO last year, life before and after Queer Eye, ADHD self medication, attraction vs. promotion, non-violent communication, failing with grace, anti-aging products, and the Stranger Things Finale. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus episodes…
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The start of a new year comes with optimism—and pressure. Resolutions. Intentions. Reinvention. But growth doesn’t begin with motivation. It begins with remembering a few truths we tend to forget in the rush to become someone “better.” In this episode of Unscripted Growth, I share five reminders about growth, courage, dignity, and resilience—especi…
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The Trump administration wants NASA to land astronauts on the moon by 2027. They also want them to do it with their budget slashed, a leadership carousel and competing views that Mars is more important. Guest: Joel Achenbach, freelance journalist and author of Moondoggle If you want to support more of this reporting, in 2026 and beyond, consider si…
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Olivia Ulmer is a nonprofit Senior Partnerships Manager, who was raised in Queensland, Australia and Cave Creek, Arizona. As a member of Gen Z whose formative years unfolded as social media took over the world, she brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective to both her work and creative life. When COVID hit, she realized she didn’t have to be good a…
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IAP 400 La Befana Comes to the Italian American Podcast!
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This holiday episode finds hosts John Viola, Patrick O' Boyle, Dr. Marcella Martin welcoming "La Befana" for a funny, warm conversation about the Epiphany gift-giver and Italian holiday traditions. The banter centers on coal, "naughty lists," and the idea that Befana—not Santa—was historically the one who brought gifts in many Italian homes. Befana…
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This week: 2025 ended on high for the US stock market but no one seems too pleased with its performance. Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, unpack the story of the US markets in 2025, why it was outperformed internationally, and the role AI has played. Then, the hosts discuss how, amid the uncertainty and chaos of Trump’s trade war, Me…
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ICYMI | Twitter Is Dead (Really, We Mean It)
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On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by The Atlantic staff writer and host of the Galaxy Brain podcast, Charlie Warzel. Charlie has been following the demise of Twitter, now called X, since Elon Musk took over in 2022. While many of Musk’s decisions have prompted people to declare the end of the app, the introduction of a new location fe…
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In a special new year retrospective, Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick revisits an important episode from early 2025. Back at the beginning of February, Kim Lane Scheppele, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International affairs at Princeton University, pointed to the speed and viciousness of the very opening legal gambits in Trump 2…
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"Grandma, I'm not a v*rgin!" | 2025's Baddest moments
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I’m looking back on my BADDEST moments of the year.! Rapper icon Eve reveals how much she used to LOVE getting into trouble, Aisling Bea feels terrible about a situation with her neighbour and Rupert Everett reflects on his naughty behaviour growing up Catholic. We're also joined by Samuel L. Jackson who looks back on his drug addiction and Trixie …
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Mental Wellness Skills That Change Your Life: An Inspirational Healing Conversation With MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW (Inspirational)
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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained isn’t because life is “too much” … but because no one ever taught you the mental wellness skills that make life manageable—and peaceful? In this inspirational & motivational episode, Reginald D sits down with MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR …
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Salsa Star Rubén Blades on Acting, Politics, and the Power of Music
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For roughly half a century, the singer Rubén Blades has been spreading the gospel of salsa music to every corner of the globe. “You could say that Blades did for salsa what Bob Marley did for reggae,” says The New Yorker’s Graciela Mochkofsky. “He brought it into the global consciousness.” This year, Blades’s record “Fotografías” is up for a Grammy…
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A short bonus episode to ease my guilt about not releasing something every week, share my plans for 2026, and reflect on the universal admiration people have for my puffer coat. Please show some support for the podcast and get access to some extra content by subscribing to the Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/onefjef Instagram: @onefjefpod Face…
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Breaking Down the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting
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Ilan and Jeremy dug into the Trump-Netanyahu visit, what our takeaways were, and what the latest updates mean for the future of Gaza, the West Bank, and more.In our conversation, we dove deeper into:The differences between the public appearance - Trump and Bibi praising one another - and the reporting of the tensions in the meeting itself around Is…
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Ep. 177 Mariah Beery and Sierra Wright - “Pursuing Him!”
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Mariah and Sierra share a beautiful story how God has worked in their entire life to bring them both to faith in Jesus Christ! 🙏 But… their relationship as sisters was not good most of their life, until they each got married and had a baby… then it all began to change! One loves to do hard things, like Jui Jitsu, and one loves to ride horses. They …
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242: Unabridged Interview: Charles Duhigg
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This is our unabridged interview with Charles Duhigg. What if the biggest lever to your happiness isn’t found in your big decisions, but in the small, automatic things you do every day? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg joins Lee C. Camp to explore how habits quietly shape our character, our choices, and our ca…
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What Next: TBD | 2025: Dystopian Tech of the Year
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Artificial intelligence boosters spent the year wedging the tech into our lives – whether we wanted it or not. But one new product brought A.I. from every app and website into the meatspace, forcing you to face it eye-to-eye. Guest: Nitish Pahwa, staff writer at Slate covering business and technology Want more What Next: TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plu…
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The Unresolution: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail & What Works Instead
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New Year’s resolutions fail, not because of discipline, but because the system is broken. In this episode, Jonathan Fields introduces The Unresolution, a calmer, more reliable way to change that replaces rigid promises with fun and forgiving experiments, kind reflection, and compassion. This episode is for anyone who wants genuine growth without bu…
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369. We've Declared War on Kindness Around the World - Jamil Zaki
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Today’s conversation is an invitation to recover a lost technology—the discipline of real understanding. We explore why our confidence in “getting” other people is often the very thing blocking connection, and how a more humble, rigorous form of empathy can change the quality of our relationships, our leadership, and even our society. This episode …
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Care & Feeding | ENCORE! Managing Screen Time Without Losing Your Mind
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The hosts are on vacation this week! So we're taking you back in time with one of our favorite episodes of the year. Elizabeth and Zak talk with Ash Brandin, author of Power On, about managing screen time without guilt or panic. They discuss realistic strategies and why screen time doesn’t define parenting quality. Then, a listener’s question about…
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2025 might not have been a great year —but the music sure was stellar. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get …
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz revisit several favorite segments from Gabfests past to celebrate their 20th anniversary: the consequential and eye-opening “don’t call the police” debate, the segment in which John shows Bill Clinton how to apologize with his characteristic eloquence and grace, and that time a data scientis…
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