Best Netherlands Christianity Podcasts (2025)

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Where did modern news culture come from? Think Shakespeare 54:38

1h ago54:38

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It might seem like the vast, turbulent ocean of information we call news has always existed, but that's not the case. Go back as far as Shakespeare's time and theatrical plays that gave rise to modern news culture, argues Stephen Wittek in his post-doctoral work. He says the cross-pollination between theatre and news developed the norms for our con…

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Champions of cormorants argue the water bird is unfairly vilified 54:38

3h ago54:38

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It's not them, it's you. That's what fans of the cormorant argue, pointing out how people see the gangly aquatic bird all wrong. This common bird has gained a bad reputation by irritating communities with its large colonies, extreme fishing habits and tree-killing excrement. But defenders suggest maybe it's humans and their cultural assumptions tha…

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Story Secrets - Nothing's Supposed To Live Forever 13:17

1h ago13:17

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There’s a moment in The Ballad of Phil and Phyllis—a TikTok song about an immortal groundhog and his mortal love—when the music quiets, and Phil sings of watching everything fade while he stays the same. The fame, the crowds, the shadow he casts… none of it matters when the one you love is slipping away. That moment hit me hard. I didn’t expect to …

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Why music — even sad music — is 'inherently joyful' 54:38

1d ago54:38

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Music is joy declares Daniel Chua. The renowned musicologist says music and joy have an ancient correlation, from Confucius to Saint Augustine and Beethoven to The Blues. Of course there is sad music, but Chua says, it's tragic because of joy. Chua delivered the 2025 Wiegand Lecture called Music, Joy and the Good Life.…

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Story Secrets - The Boy Who Cried Dragon 1:00:27

1d ago1:00:27

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He Feared the Worst. The Worst Listened. What if your imagination had power? Not metaphorical power—the real kind. The kind that calls lightning when you expect rain. That conjures monsters when you picture danger. That makes the world tremble at the sound of your worst-case scenarios. That’s the idea behind today’s short story: The Boy Who Cried D…

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The revealed Jesus - The teacher of fishermen 30:07

8h ago30:07

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When Jesus says, “Follow Me,” it’s more than just those words — it’s an invitation into a new way of life. In this message, we explore how Jesus calls ordinary people into a life of discipleship, community, and purpose. From the shores of Galilee to the heart of our city today, this call is still active. It challenges us to walk closely with Jesus,…

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Christ lag in Todes Banden (BWV 4): tenor solo aria 19:13

9h ago19:13

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Welcome to A Moment of Bach, where we sometimes zoom in so close that our targeted moment consists of only one note! But Bach leaves us no choice but to pick this moment from BWV 4, where the music screeches to a halt, almost cartoonishly fast. One thing's for sure: when ever the word "nichts" comes up, Bach can't resist giving us some interesting …

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NEPTUNE CUP singles GT - results you will not hear of anywhere else! 1:00:04

19h ago1:00:04

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We're back after a hiatus to discuss the GT that took place in our very own 3city area... However we both were unlucky to miss it, so we'll have Dyuceu over to discuss it!

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Story Secrets - The Mouse Who Wanted to Be a Saint 37:30

1d ago37:30

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What does it take to become a saint? That’s the question at the heart of today’s story—and one very small mouse is determined to find out. Born behind a cabinet in the sacristy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Topolino has a dream that’s bigger than crumbs or cheese: he wants to stand among the saints. In this whimsical (and slightly dangerous) tale set …

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Holy Spirit pt1 33:32

4d ago33:32

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Listen to our sermons onlineBy Paul Smit

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Story Secrets - Saint Brendan's First Voyage 14:00

2d ago14:00

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This week, on May 16, we celebrated the feast of Saint Brendan the Navigator, the Irish monk whose sea voyages became the stuff of both Christian devotion and mythic imagination. He’s often remembered for his legendary journey across the Atlantic—possibly even reaching the shores of North America centuries before Columbus. But saints don’t start ou…

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The three ingredients in an autocrat's recipe for power 54:34

3d ago54:34

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There are three components that could end constitutional democracy as we know it, says scholar Peter L. Biro — fear and its weaponization, habituation which involves the consequence of not noticing, and the 'stupidification' of our minds and of our discourse. He argues that we, as law-abiding average citizens, have the power to save our democracy a…

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Story Secrets - The Hollow Game 16:32

5d ago16:32

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Why I came up with this story. I worry about what we’re handing our children. Not just phones and tablets, but the digital realms they open: worlds that begin by adding to life, but slowly start to replace it. Curated, addictive, relentless. Social media promises fun, connection, identity. And at first, that’s exactly what it delivers. But too ofte…

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A pig was shot dead in 1859. It sparked a British-U.S. war 54:34

5d ago54:34

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Story Secrets - Bello and the Colossus 17:53

4d ago17:53

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Remember Pico, the fluffy seagull chick who crash-landed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel during the Conclave? This story takes us back in time—way back—to ancient Rome, during the reign of Emperor Nero. Meet Bello, one of Pico’s bold forefathers, who found himself circling over the Domus Aurea and a very peculiar construction project… Turns out, …

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The trailblazing all-Black baseball team that made history 54:34

5d ago54:34

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More than ninety years ago, led by “Boomer” Harding, “Flat” Chase, and King Terrell, the Chatham Coloured All-Stars became the first all-Black team to win the Ontario baseball championship. Now the story of their historic 1934 season, including the racist treatment they endured and their exploits on the field has resurfaced in an online project, an…

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Story Secrets - The Druid and the Fogmaker 13:27

5d ago13:27

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Two rival druids. One village. A battle between enchantment and healing. This week’s story takes us deep into a misty glen in early medieval Ireland, where a kind old druid brews gentle potions to help the sick and sorrowful. But when a charming newcomer arrives with a fiery red brew that promises visions and bliss—at a terrible cost—the village be…

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Story Secrets - Bob's Roman Holiday 45:43

6d ago45:43

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In times of transition, it's often the smallest voices that carry the clearest songs. I created this short story in the days following the election of Pope Leo XIV, inspired by the quiet courage and gentle presence of Cardinal Prevost as he begins his new chapter in Rome. It’s not a biography, of course—it’s a parable. A red bird, far from home, na…

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Mass in B minor: Et incarnatus est 23:06

6d ago23:06

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Here is, almost certainly, Bach's last composition for voices. "Et incarnatus est" is the short choral movement in the Mass in B minor which precedes and sets up the central "Crucifixus." Being not quite yet Christ's death, the "Et incarnatus est" depicts the sighing descent of Christ being made man. A mournful coincidence: this music also imminent…

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Russia’s constant craving for U.S. recognition 54:35

8d ago54:35

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Historian Sergei Radchenko revisits the Cold War, focusing on what the idea of global power meant to the Soviet Kremlin. He argues that Soviet leaders, from Joseph Stalin to Mikhail Gorbachev, have always had a strong desire to be recognized as a superpower on the world stage, especially from the U.S. For decades, this desire could never be satisfi…

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The revealed Jesus - The revealer of God’s kingdom 36:47

7d ago36:47

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What is the gospel? More than just good news, the gospel is centered on Jesus—He is the epicentre. It’s both personal and communal, offering salvation and calling us into the kingdom of God—a kingdom marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Our individual stories find meaning within this greater narrative. The gospel is both a mo…

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Story Secrets - The Sisters of the Forbidden Fruit 48:39

9d ago48:39

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What happens when faith becomes a hunger strike? In today’s story, we follow the journey of a young nun who enters a monastery dreaming of a different life—one rooted in silence, simplicity, and God. But as she rises through the ranks and purifies her community from modern distractions, things begin to unravel. What starts with salad ends with sacr…

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Her job is to find buried children at residential schools 54:34

7d ago54:34

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Métis archeologist Kisha Supernant was sometimes called a 'grave robber' when she started her line of work. With an eye to restorative justice, she tries to help Indigenous communities locate the graves of children who died at residential schools. Now, she's called on to find children's graves. In this public lecture, Supernant explains how the use…

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Story Secrets - The Hunter and the Angel 26:15

8d ago26:15

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What would you do if you stumbled on a sign warning you not to pass? Not a flimsy warning—but one carved in stone, written in Latin, perched above a crumbling gate that leads deep into a dark and ancient forest. Would you obey? Or would you laugh, shrug, and step through anyway? In this episode, I tell the story of a hunter who follows his prey int…

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Mother's Day | A legacy that lasts | Ps Lizby Warren 37:07

8d ago37:07

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money Talks pt3 36:11

11d ago36:11

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Listen to our sermons onlineBy Johan Verboom

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Story Secrets - The Magician’s Cat 13:19

9d ago13:19

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In today’s story, a quiet monastery hides a restless hunter—and a secret dream of claws, courage, and transformation. “The Magician’s Cat” follows a feisty orange tabby named Magnus who’s not content with the peaceful life of his old monk companion. He doesn't want milk and naps—he wants the thrill of the hunt, the pride of a warrior, the roar of a…

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The power of white evangelical Christians in MAGA politics 54:25

10d ago54:25

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In the past decade, there has been one stable voting bloc: white evangelical Christians. Their support has been at a constant 80 per cent for Donald Trump, according to historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez. In her book, Jesus and John Wayne, she describes the Trump era as the latest chapter in a long story of exclusion, patriarchy, and Christian national…

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Story Secrets - The Lion, the Bridge and the Wardrobe 17:32

10d ago17:32

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What happens when the Room of Tears hides more than just vestments—and opens into a world of snow, silence, and saints? In this magical and deeply symbolic short story, “The Lion, the Bridge, and the Wardrobe,” I reimagine the first moments of Pope Leo XIV after his election. Inspired by C.S. Lewis, the papal name "Leo," and a mysterious door in th…

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Story Secrets - A Tale Of Soot And Spirit 8:34

10d ago8:34

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What if the black and white smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel weren’t just symbols… but sentient? In this short story, I reimagine the smoke of the papal conclave as two ancient beings—mystical smoke-spirits locked in a sacred duel inside the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Inspired by the spiritual weight of the moment, and a dash of Lost-style…

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There's no potential danger of AI discrimination — 'it's here' 54:35

11d ago54:35

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The grave consequences artificial intelligence poses aren't 'potential' — they are happening now, warns MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini. She argues that encoded discrimination embedded in AI systems — racial bias, sex and gender bias, and ableism — pose unprecedented threats to humankind. Buolamwini has been at the forefront of artificial intelligenc…

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Story Secrets - The Chick on the Chimney 7:17

11d ago7:17

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While the world watched for smoke above the Sistine Chapel, I was home with a fever and a head full of stories. In this episode, I share how illness kept me grounded—but not my imagination. Inspired by the live Vatican stream and a particularly clumsy seagull chick on the roof, I wrote a whimsical short story: "The Chick on the Chimney – A Short St…

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The one exception that makes killing civilians legal in war 54:35

12d ago54:35

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International law is clear: warring parties cannot kill civilians. It's a war crime. But there is one exception. An attacker can justify killing them if they’re being used as a shield for military objectives. This means a belligerent could kill a civilian and claim, after the fact, they were being used as shields by the enemy. Increasingly, that ju…

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Story Secrets - Walking With Dragons 33:24

12d ago33:24

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Ever wonder what happens when you follow a calling you barely understand, armed with nothing but faith, ink, and a slightly trembling hand? In this episode, I tell a story I made up on the spot—no script, no notes, just imagination and a whisper of a world I’m slowly discovering. It’s called “Walking With Dragons,” and it follows a young novice sto…

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Story Secrets - After The White Smoke 19:16

13d ago19:16

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The conclave begins tomorrow. In just a few days, a name will echo from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The white smoke will rise. The world will hold its breath. And we’ll meet a new pope. But what if—just for a moment—you let your imagination run a little further? What if the name announced wasn’t one you expected? What if the figure that st…

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The 2,000-year-old travel list to complete before you die 54:35

13d ago54:35

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More than 2,000 years ago, someone sat down and wrote a travel bucket list for the ancient world — suggesting must-see places that we now call The Seven Wonders of the World. It was kind of a Lonely Planet guide of its time, and included the Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Temple of Artemis, am…

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College Students Unite with Jesus: UniteUS Baylor 17:52

13d ago17:52

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Something extraordinary is happening on college campuses across America. While headlines often focus on political activism or social trends among Gen Z, a powerful spiritual awakening is taking root that deserves our attention. UniteUS represents the latest wave in this movement - a structured revival approach that's quickly spreading from campus t…

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Canadian troops who freed the Netherlands from Nazis 54:35

14d ago54:35

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On May 5, 1945, Canadian soldiers played a key role in the liberation of the Netherlands from the German forces. Almost 80 years later, a large group of Canadians travelled to the Netherlands to pay tribute to their relatives who'd helped liberate the country in the Second World War. They walked on a nine-day pilgrimage through villages and towns, …

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Story Secrets - The Power of Daily Storytelling: A New Experiment 17:44

14d ago17:44

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I've always believed in the transformative power of stories. Whether it's through Star Wars, the dozens of novels I read each year, or the countless podcasts and TV programs I’ve made, stories shape who I am. But recently, something changed. Writing my own fantasy novel—set in a mythical version of early medieval Ireland—showed me how much I still …

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The revealed Jesus - The Beloved Son 27:18

14d ago27:18

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In this second message from Mark, we reflect on God’s powerful words as Jesus emerges from the water. These words affirm that Jesus is the promised deliverer, sent to bring liberation and hope. But they also reveal something deeply personal: God is not only rescuing us—He is restoring who we are. By declaring Jesus as His beloved Son, God signals t…

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Badinerie from Orchestral Suite no. 2 in B minor (BWV 1067) 24:52

14d ago24:52

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Today: we talk about Nokia ringtones, how Bach is the best at bass; Bach's French wordplay, and "Bach can be played at any tempo". Performance of "Badinerie" by the Netherlands Bach SocietyBy Alex & Christian Guebert

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Encounter with the Risen Lord 31:04

17d ago31:04

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Sermon – April 27 , 2025 Join us as we explore how Jesus arranges a breakfast meeting with His disciples after the resurrection and re-commissions Peter for his mission. Together, we reflect on the powerful lessons this moment offers for our own Christian journey—about grace, restoration, and renewed purpose in Christ.…

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Encounters Night | Ps Gordon Moore | 1:12:29

15d ago1:12:29

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Guest speaker | Ps Gordon Moore | 4-5 40:43

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Money Talks pt2 30:32

18d ago30:32

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Listen to our sermons onlineBy Johan Verboom

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What it means to call your loved one a ‘corpse’ 54:08

17d ago54:08

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In the hour’s following her mother’s death, Martha Baillie undertook two rituals — preparing a death mask of her mother’s face, and washing her mother’s body. That intimacy shaped her grief. She had learned earlier to witness death and be present, living with regret after she left the room to get a nurse when her father died. For Baillie her mother…

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Story Secrets - The Story Magic Behind My Book 21:16

19d ago21:16

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At the start of this year, I took a crazy leap: I began writing my first fantasy novel. I was scared — but some friendly fantasy writers encouraged me to just start writing, no matter how imperfect it would be. And wow, has it been a ride. Set in early medieval Ireland, my story asks: 👉 What if the miracles attributed to saints actually happened — …

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The limitless mind and body of an 83-year-old super-athlete 54:08

18d ago54:08

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"Never let anyone tell you that you're old," says Dag Aabaye, an 83-year-old super athlete who defies age. He runs two to six hours daily in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley, where he lives alone on a mountain. For him, running is “life itself." Blizzards, heat waves, even running 24 hours straight Until he met Aabaye, Brett Popplewell used to dread growing …

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Story Secrets - Did Twisters Blow Me Away? (Spoiler: Nope) 12:01

18d ago12:01

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I finally watched Twisters, the sequel to one of my guilty pleasures: the 90s classic Twister. And honestly? It left me feeling... underwhelmed. Just like the original, Twisters is a popcorn blockbuster full of tornado chases, cheesy accents, and implausible survival scenes. But while the first movie had this raw, thrilling energy (and that unforge…

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How the American cowboy ignited the Republican movement 54:07

19d ago54:07

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The cowboy — a symbol of the true American man who is anti-government, works independently and protects his family. Historian Heather Cox Richardson calls this rhetoric “cowboy individualism”, and says this myth is the basis for 40-year-old Republican ideology. In this public lecture, Cox Richardson argues that the current Trump administration has …

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