Best Paramilitaries Podcasts (2026)

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Is Trump Building a Paramilitary ICE Army? Inside the $77B Expansion Undermining Democracy. 9:56

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ICE is undergoing one of the largest expansions in modern U.S. history—and critics warn this is not just about immigration enforcement. Backed by tens of billions of dollars in new funding and a $100 million “wartime recruitment” campaign, the Trump administration is rapidly transforming Immigration and Customs Enforcement into a force opponents de…

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Interview with CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer and Silver Star Recipient Adam Sikes 14:49

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. In the first of several interviews with CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer (OO) and Marine / Silver Star recipient Adam Sikes, Adam will introduce himself and delve lightly into his background. We all know the Central Intelligence Agency is a thing and that they tinker in the …

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - The LOBO Paramilitary Christmas Special 13:57

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Doc and Angus continue their celebration of the Holiday Season with another nostalgic blast from the 90's past ... The LOBO Paramilitary Christmas Special! Lobo: Paramilitary Christmas Special #1 ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Lobo-Paramilitary-Christmas-Special-1993-1999-ebook/dp/B01MSE9N86/ When the Easter Bunny hires intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo to…

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ICE Shifts to Federal Occupation as Minnesota Goes Under Siege, Hunting Migrants and Citizens Alike. 11:10

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What’s happening in Minnesota isn’t just an immigration crackdown — it’s a warning. Under the Trump regime, immigration enforcement has shifted from border control to full-scale internal policing. ICE now operates deep inside U.S. cities, armed, masked, and largely unaccountable, targeting not just undocumented immigrants but entire communities. In…

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Interview 1 of 2 with Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman 32:19

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Meet the Colonel! I met Lt. Col. Grossman (US Army - Retired) at a class in South Georgia over a decade ago. We were both students in a shooting / fighting transition class. He signed his book for me and wrote a nice personal note. As a former Marine, I heard him speak several …

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Can James Talarico Reclaim Christianity for the Left? 1:28:12

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State Representative James Talarico of Texas might have been our most requested guest last year. And he seemed to come out of nowhere. Talarico started breaking through with viral videos on TikTok and Instagram. And in those videos, he didn’t sound like your typical Democrat. He’s forthrightly Christian, quoting Scripture to defend progressive posi…

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Why Are Police Killings Normal in the U.S. Yet Rare in Europe & UK? Did Renee Good have to die? 10:50

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Every year, police in the United States kill over a thousand people. In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the number is often in the single digits — sometimes zero. Drawing on recent data, legal standards, and the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, this essay examines how American policing has come to normalize lethal force, how guns…

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Julia H. Meszaros, "Economies of Gender: Masculinity, "Mail Order Brides," and Women’s Labor" (Rutgers UP, 2025) 40:09

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Economies of Gender: Masculinity, "Mail Order Brides," and Women's Labor (Rutgers University Press, 2025) by Dr. Julia Meszaros offers a provocative exploration of the international dating industry, challenging simplistic narratives of human trafficking and scams while shedding light on the economic dynamics of gender. Through twelve years of field…

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A Presidency Defined by Distraction — and Those Who Exploit It 9:29

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Donald Trump’s greatest danger has never been his intelligence or strategy — it’s his emptiness. Easily distracted, endlessly flattered, and driven by grievance rather than principle, Trump has become the ideal vehicle for forces far more disciplined and extreme than he is. This video breaks down how Trump’s chaos creates an opening for figures lik…

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The Kids Present Long STRANGE Trip - Doctor Strange #171 15:50

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Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics l…

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Venezuela, Renee Good and Trump’s ‘Assault on Hope’ 1:05:37

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The shocking events of January have sent a message: America works differently now. M. Gessen is a Times Opinion columnist and the author of books about living under autocracy, including the National Book Award-winning “The Future Is History.” They have been a clear, relentless and perceptive voice on what it means and what it is like to live in a c…

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Are Democrats Complicit in Trump’s Authoritarianism and Normalizing the Collapse of Democracy? 9:22

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Donald Trump is openly warning Republicans that losing the midterms could lead to his impeachment — and Democrats are proving him right by refusing to act. This video breaks down how Democratic leadership’s obsession with “electability” and swing-district politics has turned impeachment from a constitutional duty into a taboo topic. When a presiden…

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How Power Covered Up a Killing in Minneapolis. The Murder of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by ICE. 9:00

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The killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis was captured on video—and yet, within hours, the Trump administration declared the case closed. But the video tells a very different story. It shows Macklin Good reversing her car, allowing an ICE vehicle to pass. It shows an officer ordering her to exit. It shows her attempting to…

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Use of Deadly Force Investigations with Robert Santoro 2 of 2: Deep Dive 33:48

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Happy Friday! During the interview released Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Robert went into a general overview of use of deadly force investigations. During this interview we will go further into the topic. The knowledge you take away from these two episodes could save your career, …

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The Kids Present Long STRANGE Trip - Doctor Strange #170 11:45

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Welcome to Long STRANGE Trip, a journey into the publication history of Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. Let's place the Eye of Agamotto on The Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Stephen Strange. Broadcasting from his own Sanctum Sanctorum is our host Angus who will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover Doctor Strange's comics l…

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Trump’s Greenland Comments Spark NATO Alarm: Denmark Warns of a Global Security Crisis. 7:53

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Donald Trump’s refusal to walk back his regime-change rhetoric on Venezuela has now reignited international concern—this time over Greenland. Declaring that the United States needs Greenland “very badly,” Trump’s remarks have intensified fears of a potential American move against the Arctic territory. Greenland is largely self-governing but remains…

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Use of Deadly Force Investigations with Robert Santoro 1 of 2: Learn from a man who spent years investigating OIS 30:30

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Between homicide investigations, homicide supervision and state level investigations, Robert has spent considerable years collecting facts following violent crimes. If you wear a badge and carry a gun, there is a chance that at some point you will pull the trigger while aiming …

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What Trump Wants in Venezuela 58:03

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What is America doing in Venezuela? On Jan. 3, the Trump administration launched an operation that ended with the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who is now in New York City on narcoterrorism and weapons charges. “We’re going to run it, essentially, until such time as a proper transition can take place,” Trump said. Mr. Trump’s policy here is …

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Did Trump's Nobel Grudge Shape His Venezuela Policy to Invade and Abduct Maduro? 9:57

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Did Donald Trump’s anger over being denied the Nobel Peace Prize influence his decision to take action against Nicolás Maduro? White House insiders reveal how María Corina Machado’s decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for herself instead of insisting it be awarded to Trump might have led to a shift in US foreign policy. Despite Machado later d…

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Did Trump's Nobel Grudge Shape His Venezuela Policy? The Truth Behind the US Strikes. 9:57

8d ago9:57

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Did Donald Trump’s anger over being denied the Nobel Peace Prize influence his decision to take action against Nicolás Maduro? White House insiders reveal how María Corina Machado’s decision to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for herself instead of insisting it be awarded to Trump might have led to a shift in US foreign policy. Despite Machado later d…

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Trump’s Illegal Invasion of Venezuela, Capture of Maduro, Breach of International Law. 12:16

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The United States has launched airstrikes on Caracas and detained Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, in an unprecedented operation that has drawn condemnation from governments around the world. France, Spain, Brazil, China, Russia and the European Union say the action likely violates the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against a so…

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Long Time Ago - Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics Series > Star Wars Issue #53 A Stranger Among Us! 16:24

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Welcome to Long Time Ago, a journey into the Marvel Star Wars Legends Comics. Our host Angus first made the jump to hyperspace and a galaxy far far away by reading Marvel Star Wars Vol 1 Issue #9 and never looked back! Travel back to 1977 into the origins of the series and discover how comics has supported fandom and in some ways shaped the Star Wa…

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This Question Can Change Your Life 1:05:34

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I like to start the year with a few episodes on things I’m personally working on. Not resolutions, exactly. More like intentions. Or, even better, practices. One of those practices, strange as it sounds, is repeatedly asking the question: “What is this?” It’s a question I got from a book of the same name, by Stephen and Martine Batchelor. In that b…

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Trump's Project 2026: How American Democracy Gets Dismantled by Stealth. 10:59

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Donald Trump’s political project is often misunderstood as a campaign, a presidency, or a movement. This video argues it is something far more dangerous: a sustained effort to hollow out democratic constraints until elections still happen—but no longer decide outcomes. From the Big Lie and January 6 to loyalty tests, voter suppression, gerrymanderi…

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The Kids Talk 2025 Year In Review 27:16

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Doc and Angus ring out 2025 with their year in review. They discuss which graphic novels really caught their eye and look forward to the 2026 reading selections! In 2025 we read ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kirbyskids.com/2024/11/kirbys-kids-giving-thanks-2025-graphic.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave a message at kirbyskidspod…

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New Year LEO Goal 1:50

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Good morning! I want to take two minutes to share my goal for this new year and to thank the listeners for your time. Stay safe! -LEO Support the show Please follow on FB and Substack at links below! Substack contains true stories from my perspective. Follow / subscribe on your…

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Trump Takes Orders From Putin over War in Ukraine, as Russia Pushes Propaganda Plan upon President. 9:52

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Donald Trump claims he can end the war in Ukraine—but the optics and timing of recent events tell a far more troubling story. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Florida for critical peace talks, Trump publicly highlighted a phone call with Vladimir Putin, positioning himself as the central power broker while Russia escalated thr…

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Was Epstein Files “Transparency” Always Just a Cover-Up to Protect Trump? 8:56

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Donald Trump returned to power promising “maximum transparency.” But when it came time to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, that promise collapsed into redactions, missing documents, and outright misinformation. In this video, we break down how Trump’s Justice Department botched—and arguably sabotaged—the Epstein disclosures, why Attorney General …

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The Kids Present KUDOS KIRBY - Black Panther Volume 1 Issue 12 15:16

10d ago15:16

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Welcome to Kudos Kirby, a comics journey into Jack Kirby’s lesser known works. Angus will be your guide through this monthly expedition to uncover those hidden gems from “The King of Comics” over 20,000 comic book pages! We hope you enjoy this latest adventure in the journey! Angus reviews Issue #12 "The Kiber Clue!" and closes the year out with re…

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - The Kids Talk A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story 19:24

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! Doc and Angus conclude their celebration of the Holiday Season with the Graphic Novel Of The Month selection A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story! A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-Ghost-Story-ebook/dp/B0C1HT5K4B In 19th century London, on Christmas Eve, the greedy, selfish misanthrope Scroog…

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JD Vance Exposed as White Nationalist with Hate Filled Far-Right Speech about 'Heritage Americans'. 9:31

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Is white supremacy moving back into the center of American political power? This video breaks down how Vice President JD Vance is positioning himself as the heir to the post-Trump Republican Party—and why his rhetoric, alliances, and refusal to condemn extremists signal a dangerous shift in U.S. leadership. Using recent events at Turning Point USA,…

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CQB Part 2 21:50

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Let's continue to analyze the best practices to safely take structures as LEOs. Christmas being in two days does not reduce the danger of this job. Continue to develop in order to go home safe. When civilians watch videos of building clearing, they see the physical movement. Th…

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‘This Is Something That Traditional Economics Isn’t Prepared to Deal With’ 1:17:40

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This is the strangest economy I’ve seen in my lifetime. If you just looked at the macro data — the jobs numbers, G.D.P., the stock market — things look pretty normal. But they clearly aren’t normal. The Trump administration spent the year upending the global trade system while tech companies spent hundreds of billions of dollars on A.I., a technolo…

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How Dissent Became a “Threat”: FBI Expands Investigations Under Trump’s Anti-Fascism Memo NSPM-7. 10:43

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A Trump directive, NSPM-7, reframes “anti-fascism” itself as a national security threat. Issued after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the memo goes beyond condemning specific crimes. It collapses ideology, protest, and violence into a single category—casting beliefs labeled “anti-American, anti-capitalist, and anti-Christian” as …

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL - Hellboy: A Christmas Underground 10:08

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Doc and Angus continue their celebration of the Holiday Season with the Comic Book Character Of The Month selection Hellboy: A Christmas Underground! Hellboy: A Christmas Underground https://www.amazon.com/Hellboy-Christmas-Underground-Mike-Mignola-ebook/dp/B01661DX1Y/ Hellboy spends Christmas underground with dead guys in a full-length story. Leav…

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“Inflation Is Over”: Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Christmas Fantasy From the White House. 12:30

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Donald Trump took to prime time from the White House to announce that inflation is gone, prices are falling, drug costs have dropped by “600%,” and mystery checks are already in the mail. Reality, unfortunately, did not get the memo. In this video, we walk through Trump’s latest greatest hits—recycled claims, impossible math, vanishing legislation,…

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Close Quarter Battle - Train and Survive! 38:19

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. If you carry a gun to work - police & military, I'm looking at you - you've been trained in CQB. Were you trained well? Perhaps. Were you trained badly? I have been. Although CQB is subjective, we can learn from the mistakes and blood of others. We don't have to get blood on ou…

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The Opinions: Bernie Sanders and Ruben Gallego 1:08:23

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What will America’s story be after President Trump? My colleague David Leonhardt did a great series on that question this year, talking to a number of leading politicians. I thought two of those episodes, with Senator Bernie Sanders and with Senator Ruben Gallego, would be of particular interest to you. And they’re great to listen to as a pair. San…

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Trump Sues the BBC for 'Quoting Trump' Too Accurately and Admits His January 6 Words Were Terrible. 11:19

26d ago11:19

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Donald Trump is once again clashing with the media — this time over the BBC and statements that came straight from his own mouth. In this video, we break down how Trump’s words were reported, why he claims they were misrepresented, and how the situation escalated into talk of legal action.Did the BBC take his comments out of context, or is this ano…

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Trump’s Abuse of Rob Reiner Signals a New Low for the Presidency, as Republicans Lead Criticism. 10:52

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Donald Trump’s comments about slain filmmaker Rob Reiner are not just another online insult — they mark a deeper collapse in presidential norms. In this video, we break down how Trump’s language, including celebrating the idea of an opponent’s death and labeling dissent as “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” reflects a presidency that demands respect rat…

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Slang for LEOs! Be there or be Square! 26:33

25d ago26:33

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Knowing the streets can make or break a case. The 1960s are gone where cops just run around with a 4-cell mag lite flashlight and thump folks. We're a quarter way through the 21st century, so let's learn to communicate with our lovely communities. That may mean knowing what peo…

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The Simplest Way to Save Lives With Your Money 1:05:25

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“This lightbulb went off that almost no one was asking these questions.” In 2006, Elie Hassenfeld and a few of his friends pooled some money they wanted to donate to charity. And they wanted to find charities where their money would go the farthest in improving lives. That information, it turned out, was incredibly hard to find. That was the seed o…

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Millions Face Higher Premiums as GOP Unveils Last-Minute Health Plan that Excludes ACA Subsidies. 9:46

1M ago9:46

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With enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced a late-stage Republican healthcare package that notably does not extend the ACA tax credits created during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those subsidies have been critical to stabilizing enrollment and keeping coverage affordab…

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NATO Leader Warns: Russia Could Go To War With Europe Within Years, says Mark Rutte. 11:57

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of a direct war between Russia and NATO. In this video, we break down Rutte’s comments, why NATO leaders are increasingly concerned, and what this could mean for Europe and global security. Rutte highlights Russia’s military buildup, long-term intentions, and the ur…

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Migrants Mistreated at Fort Bliss: Advocacy Groups Demand Shutdown & Protesters disrupt Noem hearing. 9:51

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A coalition of major civil and human rights organizations—including the ACLU, Human Rights Watch, the Texas Civil Rights Project, Estrella del Paso, and Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center—has issued a 19-page letter accusing personnel at the Fort Bliss immigration detention complex in Texas of serious mistreatment of migrants.SPONSOR: AURA Fram…

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“Mastermind” with Dr. Scott Hoar 18:08

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Good morning! Dr. Hoar and I will discuss his membership in an intentional, invite only personal and professional development group with other like-minded people from around the country. He has grouped with 15 other ambitious professionals to work through personal and professio…

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The Kids Talk The Ballad Of Halo Jones 1:27:18

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JJ and Angus celebrate Alan Moore Month with their review of the author's epic space opera The Ballad Of Halo Jones! ALAN MOORE MONTH - The Ballad of Halo Jones: Full Colour Omnibus Edition https://www.amazon.com/Ballad-Halo-Jones-Colour-Omnibus-ebook/dp/B0BS4GYVH5/ Leave a message at [email protected] Join the Community Discussions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Advanced Fitness and Diet 31:50

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Can one teach an advanced fitness and diet class in 30 minutes via Podcast? "You damn right!" -Shaft (if you haven't seen this police classic with Samuel L, get it together) Have previous episodes loosely cover these topics? You damn right. Upon review, was more detail needed? …

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Best Of: Zadie Smith on Populists, Frauds and Flip Phones 1:12:51

1M ago1:12:51

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This is one of my favorite conversations in recent memory — with the writer Zadie Smith. Smith is the author of novels, including “White Teeth,” “On Beauty” and “NW,” as well as many essays and short stories. Her ability to give language to the kinds of quiet battles that live inside of ourselves is part of why she’s been one of my favorite writers…

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Badges bullets and blunders, Substack, Hobbies in 6 minutes 6:05

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Please message us! We’ll pin to the episode, and would love a dialogue. Good morning! In a couple weeks, I will be featured as a guest on the podcast Badges Bullets and Blunders. Pasted one of their previous episodes below. I have begun publishing some stories of mine on the app Substack. See below. Here are some hobbies that might keep you sane wh…