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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.
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5-4

Prologue Projects

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5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics. Subscribe to our premium episodes & much more at fivefourpod.com/support 5-4 is a production of Prologue Projects.
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Bad Faith

Briahna Joy Gray

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America's only podcast. // with Briahna Joy Gray, former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign // Subscribe for exclusive premium episodes at patreon.com/badfaithpodcast / @badfaithpod / badfaithpodcast at gmail dot com
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The MeidasTouch Podcast

MeidasTouch Network

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Ben, Brett and Jordy Meiselas are three brothers with very unique backgrounds! Ben is a top lawyer and Colin Kaepernick’s business partner. Brett is a two-time Emmy award winning video editor from the world of film and television. Jordy, the fan favorite, was an award-winning advertising executive in New York. The brothers' unique approach at covering news by combining hilarious brother banter with an unapologetic support of democracy has earned them millions of supporters in America and acr ...
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The Nation Podcasts

The Nation Magazine

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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.
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The Young Turks

TYT Network

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The Young Turks is Home of The Progressives. Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian and a host of progressive voices deliver the news and provocative commentary. Whether you are seeking a breakdown of current events, politics and the mainstream media or just a quick laugh, the TYT daily podcast will always keep you informed and entertained.
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Democracy Now! is an independent daily TV & radio news program, hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. We provide daily global news headlines, in-depth interviews and investigative reports without any advertisements or government funding. Our programming shines a spotlight on corporate and government abuses of power and lifts up the stories of ordinary people working to make change in extraordinary times. Democracy Now! is live weekdays at 8am ET and available 24/ ...
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Posting Through It

Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden

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Jared Holt and Michael Edison Hayden take a critical look at news, politics, and technology to better understand our modern social disorder. patreon.com/PostingThroughIt
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast

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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Gaslit Nation

Andrea Chalupa

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Gaslit Nation provides a deep dive on the news, skipping outrage to deliver analysis, history, context, and sharp insight on global affairs. Hosted by journalist and filmmaker Andrea Chalupa, an expert on authoritarian states who warned America about Russia and election hacking before the 2016 election.
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Death Panel

Death Panel

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Politics, culture, and public policy from the left. Stay alive another week. w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Artie Vierkant, Phil Rocco and Jules Gill-Peterson. https://www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod
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No Lie covers the most important and breaking political stories of the week, hosted by progressive commentator Brian Tyler Cohen. He sits down with major players in the world of politics, bringing you right into the heart of the action. No bad faith talking points, no disinformation, and no lies.
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Left Reckoning

Left Reckoning

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Fmr. The Michael Brooks Show crew Matt Lech & David Griscom work to cover & build a strong, popular, working-class rooted, no BS Socialist Left. With a special focus on the international struggle and Texas, the South, & the West. The weekly show is live on Youtube @ 2:30 ET/1:30 CT! https://www.youtube.com/@LeftReckoning
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Cut through the noise with The Intercept’s reporters as they tackle the most urgent issues of the moment. The Briefing is a new weekly podcast delivering incisive political analysis and deep investigative reporting, hosted by The Intercept’s journalists and contributors including Jessica Washington, Akela Lacy, and Jordan Uhl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Polite Conversations

Eiynah Mohammed-Smith

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Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as ‘intellectual’. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See acas ...
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Macro N Cheese

Steven D Grumbine

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A podcast that critically examines the working-class struggle through the lens of MMT or Modern Monetary Theory. Host Steve Grumbine, founder of Real Progressives, provides incisive political commentary and showcases grassroots activism. Join us for a robust, unfiltered exploration of economic issues that impact the working class, as we challenge the status quo and prioritize collective well-being over profit. This is comfort food for the mind, fueling our fight for justice and equity!
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Hosted by Bob Cesca, contributor to the Stephanie Miller Show and writer for The Banter newsletter, the Bob Cesca Show features funny liberal political talk from podcasters knee-deep in the trenches of the American political debate. Download our free podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to support our Patreon: bobcescashow.com.
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Andrew Yang Podcast

Andrew Yang & Audacy

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Entrepreneur, best-selling author, nonprofit founder, philanthropist, and former Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang hosts conversations about the biggest issues facing America today.
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Guerrilla History

Guerrilla History

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Guerrilla History is the podcast that acts as a reconnaissance report of global history for the activist left, and aims to use the lessons of history to analyze the present. Your hosts are educators Henry Hakamaki and Professor Adnan Husain, historian and Director of the School of Religion at Queens University. Follow us on social media! Our podcast can be found on twitter at https://twitter.com/guerrilla_pod, and can be supported on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory. Your ...
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Loud, fast-talking and deceptively funny, this politically-independent "forward-thinking pragmatist" looks at the events shaping our world through a uniquely American lens. It's smarter than you think, and faster than you expect.
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The Josh Marshall Podcast

Talking Points Memo

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Talking Points Memo editor and publisher Josh Marshall provides insight into the big political stories of the day. Joined by TPM staffers and special guests, the Josh Marshall Podcast is your companion for making sense of the Trump era.
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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!
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The David Pakman Show is one of the most-watched independent progressive programs in the country. Hosted by David Pakman, the show offers a fresh perspective on the stories shaping our world through thoughtful commentary and compelling interviews with our nation's leaders. With new episodes dropping every weekday, David delivers sharp, insightful, and fact-based analysis on politics, current events, and social issues. Whether you're looking for deep dives into major political events, in-dept ...
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News, politics, history and more from Jacobin. Featuring The Dig, Long Reads, Confronting Capitalism, Behind the News, Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman, and occasional specials.
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democracy-ish

Mary Trump Media

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democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, this podcast exposes the dangerous forces of white supremacy and ignorance that threaten our nation's future. For too long, America's political landscape has been dominated by a white-centric narrative, ignoring the true diversity of our multiracial society. Dani ...
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The Red Nation Podcast features discussions on Indigenous history, politics, and culture from a left perspective. Hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley with help from our friend and comrade Sina. The Red Nation Podcast is also the home of Red Power Hour, hosted by Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz. Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus content and other patron exclusive benefits here: Patreon.com/redmediapr Website: therednation.org Fol ...
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Air Date: 1/3/2026 Imperialism is best thought of as a "Wealth Pump," extracting wealth from one country and depositing it in another. Venezuela has wealth and wealth is the only thing Trump cares about, his willingness to break his promise of being the peace president and go along with traditional Republican hawks is not a complicated mystery. Be …
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Democratic leaders ripping Trump to shreds in public over his disastrous invasion of Venezuela and the terrible fallout. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump throwing the main Venezuela opposition Maria Corina Machado under the bus, as he instead tries to cut deals with people from Maduro’s team and all of this is taking place after Machado supported him in public. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Ne…
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Trump plunges the United States into a new regime change war in Venezuela to start off the new year. Brian interviews Pod Save the World co-hosts Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor about the move. Shop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohen Twitter: https://twitter.com/briantylercohen Facebook: https:…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela backfiring as his plans for instantly occupying the country and taking all of their oil faces opposition and Trump lashes out with more deranged behavior on social media and in public. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Net…
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Friday, January 5th, 2024 Donald Trump received $7.8M in payments from 20 foreign countries while President according to a new Congressional report; exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui has been hit with a new RICO conspiracy charge; a 17-year-old killed a sixth grader and wounded five others in an Iowa school shooting; a new study finds that Hydr…
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Originally Published Jan 5, 2021 In-person voting day is happening in Georgia as election officials push back on Trump’s claims about their presidential election; Democrats ask FBI Director Christopher Wray to investigate the phone call between Donald and Raffensperger as the North Atlanta US Attorney General quits early; every living former Defens…
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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our 2023 conversation with Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. We talked to Sen. Whitehouse about his book, “The Scheme,” which examines how dark money and radical right wing activists worked tirelessly to gain control of the Supreme Court. Sen. Whitehouse lays out all the key players in this effort, includi…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the instant backlash following Trump’s speech on his attack against Venezuela and Meiselas interviews Democratic Congressman Pat Ryan on his reaction to Trump’s speech. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.…
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As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes.This episode was originally released April 21st 2025 for Death Pa…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the response by Democrats like AOC, Senator Murphy, and others responding to Donald Trump’s unlawful invasion of Venezuela. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https…
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Good news! The U.S. has ANOTHER country to run now. The U.S. attacked Venezuela in the early morning of January 3rd, and kidnapped President Nicholas Maduro and his wife. They are now being sent to New York City to face terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Er....what?! Meanwhile Trump says the U.S. will 'run Venezuela' and its oil infrastructure…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disaster press conference on the United States Invasion of Venezuela where Trump said the “United States will now run Venezuela,” the United States will seize all “Venezuela oil for American oil companies,” and Trump also threw the Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado under the bu…
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In this special New Year episode - John shares his latest episode of his podcast with Professor Corey Brettschneider - The Oath and the Office. They start with the Supreme Court checking Trump on using the National Guard—why it matters, and whether the Insurrection Act is the next risk. That ruling is their doorway into a 2025 Year in Review: where…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous first interview since the US Invasion of Venezuela which he did with Fox. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/t…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Democrats demanding an immediate House hearing take place on Trump’s declining health and Meiselas speaks with Dr. Gupta who shows the type to medical information that could come out at hearing on how Trump’s cover up is so outrageous. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the M…
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Shealeigh Voitl and Andy Lee Roth join Steve to talk about Project Censored’s State of the Free Press 2025. The book – an annual publication – compiles the year's most important yet underreported or misreported news stories, which they’ve identified through a student-led research process. Andy highlights the point that corporate news focuses on wha…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the aftermath of Trump’s invasion of Venezuela with the latest updates. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠htt…
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Jan 4, 2023 In the Hot Notes: Kevin McCarthy loses three more House Speaker votes bringing his loss total to 6; Ukraine offers Russian soldiers a hotline to surrender; the FBI has raised the reward for info leading to the arrest of the 1/6 pipe bomber to half a million dollars; and Fanone visits the Speaker’s Office; plus Allison and Dana deliver y…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the breaking news of the United States invading Venezuela. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast⁠ Legal AF: ⁠https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af⁠ MissTrial: ⁠https://meidasne…
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Donald Trump warned Iran he would intervene if the regime “kills” protesters, while also brushing off growing concerns about his age with renewed defiance. Elon Musk signaled he is “going all in” on financing Republicans ahead of the midterms, further tightening the alliance between Silicon Valley power and the GOP. Actor Ethan Slater criticized th…
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As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes.To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s rapidly deteriorating health as Trump lashed out in public as he claims his health is perfect and Meiselas speaks with MeidasHealth chief Dr. Vin Gupta who gives his reaction and also gives great advice about what to do after Trump let the ACA subsidies expire. Learn more about your ad choices…
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What makes John Candy such a unique figure in American pop culture? And why are we still talking about him in 2025? In this episode, Justin and I discuss the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me (dir. Colin Hanks) and reflect on Candy's outsized space in the cultural imagination, while exploring some of the darker elements of our paternal attracti…
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-- On the Show -- Donald Trump faces a hard power cutoff in the 2026 midterms where losing the House would effectively halt his legislative agenda and severely weaken his leverage -- The United States dollar suffers its largest annual decline in nearly a decade due to Donald Trump's tariffs, attacks on Federal Reserve independence, and destabilizin…
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John Interviews the band Howl Owl Howl. Founded by Grammy winning Hootie & the Blowfish frontman/multi-Platinum country star Darius Rucker, REM co-founder/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Mike Mills, and The Black Crowes co-founder/ former drummer/ lauded media personality Steve Gorman, Howl Owl Howl rekindles the spirit of the authentic rock band. Infusi…
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Danny and Derek are joined by journalist Seth Harp to discuss his book The Fort Bragg Cartel, which covers murder and drug trafficking around the North Carolina military installation. They talk about the rise and institutionalization of U.S. special operations after 9/11, how JSOC and related units expanded their role, permanent war reshaping milit…
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It's our last Best of 2025 episode. We will be back live on Monday. Live-streamed on May 12, 2025 Sam speaks to Mark Blyth to help unpack Trump's topsy turvy tariff policy and how it relates to inflation. Blyth is the Director of The William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance and a professor at Brown University. On today's pro…
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Emile Torres on the posthumanists. Quinn Slobodian on eugenics and neoliberalism. Femi Taiwo on DEI and the war on it. Kristin Du Mez on white Christian nationalism. Anatol Lieven on the Trumpian worldview. Laleh Khalili on the relationship between the Pentagon and US capitalism. And Susannah Glickman on similar. Behind the News, hosted by Doug Hen…
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This time on Code WACK!Today, we’re talking about rising healthcare costs and the renewed momentum behind Medicare for All. Recent polling shows majority support for the idea across Democrats, independents, and even a notable share of Republicans, even when voters are told it would replace most private insurance and require higher taxes.As premiums…
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Democracy Now! 2026-01-02 Friday Headlines for January 02, 2026 Mamdani Takes Oath at Abandoned NYC Subway Station to Highlight Plan to Improve Public Transit Zohran Mamdani Supporters Celebrate "Politics of Optimism" at His Inauguration AOC, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams & Poet Cornelius Eady: Voices from the Mamdani Inauguration "I Will Go…
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In this episode historian Doug Brinkley discusses the unprecedented ways in which Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of presidential power. Brinkley compares Trump's actions to historic moments, such as FDR's attempts to pack the Supreme Court and Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War, but notes that Trump's use of executive orders and his …
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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. We were excited to record and share this conversation with Matt Dinan, a professor who teaches in a Great Books program at St. Thomas University, a liberal arts college in New Brunswick, Canada. It brings together longtime preoccupations of the show — Saul Bello…
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After OpenAI CEO Sam Altman launched ChatGPT in 2022, the race for dominance in the field of artificial intelligence hit warp speed. Silicon Valley has poured billions of dollars into developing AI, building data centers, and promising a future free from the chains of unfulfilling work across the globe. But in “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares i…
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On this New Year’s Day episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, we kick off 2026 by breaking down a barrage of consequential developments: the DOJ’s review of 5.2 million “newly surfaced” Epstein records, a Wall Street Journal report detailing how Mar-a-Lago staff were sent to Epstein’s mansion; new reporting on Donald Trump’s health, from his excessive…
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Friday, January 2nd, 2026 Today, the Wall Street Journal is out with new reporting that the Mar a Lago spa was trafficking girls to Epstein; the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered Trump to return control of the National Guard to Gavin Newsom; new jail video footage disproves government claims about which cameras were working at the time of …
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As we prepare for what's coming in the new year, we’re releasing a Best of 2025 series—by no means objective, and making plenty of tough decisions to leave a few favorites out. Each of these will also be posted in the public feed. We’ll be back early in the new year with new episodes.To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Fox News losing it on live tv as the entire country turns against Donald Trump headed into the New Year. Get this EXCLUSIVE OFFER by going to https://EverydayDose.com/MEIDAS or entering MEIDAS at checkout Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: Me…
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Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—pe…
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