Best Quads Media Podcasts (2025)

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What the Ballmer-Kawhi Bombshell Proves 37:03

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Ric discusses the evidence tracked down by journalist and podcaster Pablo Torre that suggests the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer may have circumvented the NBA salary cap by providing star forward Kawhi Leonard additional payment for a no-show role with an outside company, as well as updates on performances by NBA players currently com…

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Texas Suing Abortion Pill Distributors, Dems Leaving Trans People Behind, Korn and Pobody's Nerfect 56:02

2d ago56:02

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Bryan has returned to LA to his torn apart kitchen and gets advice from EMTs about a bad batch of drugs in town. Erin's back from her quick trip to NYC where she saw some theater and families wearing merch from punk rock bands you forgot about. Erin talks about GOP shenanigans in Texas where lawmakers are attempting to pass a bill that would allow …

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Crimson Tide Meltdown 1:09:02

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Kev and Ciarnan dive into the aftermath of Week 1 college football, focusing on Alabama's shocking loss to Florida State. Kev delivers an impassioned rant about the Crimson Tide's performance and coaching, while Ciarnan offers a more measured perspective. They discuss the updated AP poll rankings, analyze key games, and introduce a new "Panic Meter…

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'Don't be afraid to open up' 27:01

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Farming can be a demanding and stressful job with numerous challenges including income pressures, high costs, regulations, weather, isolation and long working hours. While farmers are quick to look after their animals, land and machinery, many overlook the most important thing - their own health and wellbeing. On this weeks podcast we speak to brot…

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Inside Israel’s Gaza Strategy with Col. John Spencer 38:17

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Colonel John Spencer is adamant that Israel’s victories over the past two years are unprecedented and that they are far from finished.Israel innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum sits down with Colonel John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point and one of the world’s leading experts on urban warfare. As me…

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Israel eliminates Hamas mouthpiece Abu Obeida - what's next? 57:53

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Israel delivers a major blow to Hamas with the elimination of Abu Obeida, Hamas's masked mouthpiece and chief propagandist. What does his death mean for the war, the region and the battle of narratives? Find out in this explosive new episode of “The Quad” hosted by Israel innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. Joining the panel is Arab-Israeli activ…

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Luka Doncic Vs. Random Guy In A Suit 30:14

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Ric discusses the performance of Los Angeles Lakers' star Luka Doncic for the Slovenian National Team in EuroBasket competition vs. Poland and France, and what it portends for the upcoming NBA season. (Also, a request to listeners: please fill out this survey so that Acast and On The Ball can better serve you: http://bit.ly/ontheballwithricbucher-s…

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Rainbow Crosswalks, Good Trouble in Texas, Carole Cook and The Incredible Mr. Limpet 51:01

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Bryan talks about finishing his run at Edinburgh, and a discussion about actress Carole Cook takes us into a 10 minute deep dive on the 1960s Don Knotts film The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Bryan discusses the new Department of Transportation mandate which led to Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis ordering every city to remove rainbow crosswalks for "polit…

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Ohio State is Soft 40:52

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In the latest episode, Kev and Ciarnan dive into: - The Big 12's attempt to discourage the use of "Farmageddon" - The YouTube TV-Fox dispute -Josh Heupel's contract extension at Tennessee - Taylor Swift's engagement - Betting picks for Week 1 games and more! Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 0:00 Intro and Week Zero recap 5:03 Farma…

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From peace camp to realism: Einat Wilf on Israel’s path forward 31:34

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Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum hosts former Member of Knesset, party leader and author Einat Wilf to challenge prevailing narratives and outline what genuine Middle East peace would require. Wilf retraces a decade-long “awakening” from the 1990s peace camp to a data-driven conclusion: multiple offers for a sovereign Palestinian state …

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The Kuminga Conundrum and Wemby Gets Ahead of the Game 32:11

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In a double-shot episode, Ric discusses the stand-off between the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga and the dynamics that have created it; and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama describing his pre-game routine and why it bodes well for both him and the Spurs. (Also, a request to listeners: please fill out this s…

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No Mifepristone at Costco, West Texas A&M Drag Ban, Amy Madigan and La Llorona 51:46

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Bryan is in his last week of shows at Edinburgh, Erin is (not) retired, and Aunt Gladys talk turns into learning about La Llorona and the Cucuy. Erin talks about the downturn of goodwill towards Costco after their decision to not sell Mifepristone due to conservative pushback. Bryan gives us some positive news with the Fifth Circuit Court in New Or…

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Farmageddon in Ireland: Kicking Off College Football's Return 53:38

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The boys are back for Week 0 and: - Auburn's controversial claims to additional national titles - Their betting picks for Week Zero games - Reminiscing about Lee Corso's iconic moments on College GameDay - Offering some hot takes for the upcoming season -Their favorite Irish history films, tying it to the game in Dublin and more! Check out our soci…

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Getting up to speed on quad safety 13:26

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In the second instalment of Agriland Media's series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we explore the safe use of quad bikes on farms. The use of quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has become increasingly common on farms across Ireland. However, there has been a significant number of farm fatalities and serious injuries involving quads. For many, inclu…

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Over-Under Win Total Locks, Clark-Bueckers Comp 28:12

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Ric discusses the most obvious ways to play several preseason win total over-under lines for the upcoming NBA season and whether or not Dallas Wings' No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers should be considered a better player than the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Gazans speak out against Hamas (w/Brooke Goldstein) 47:04

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Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum leads a hard-hitting discussion on Israel’s war against Hamas, the plight of the hostages and the hidden truth about humanitarian aid in Gaza that international media refuses to cover. With her in the Jerusalem studio are co-hosts Emily Schrader, journalist and human rights activist; Shoshana Keats-Jaske…

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Kim Davis, U.S. Burning Contraceptives, Bagpipes and Oasis 52:22

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This week Bryan has been spending all his free time in Edinburgh at the copy shops printing stickers for his posters, and Erin keeps prodding at him to go and see the Oasis reunion tour. Bryan tells us about human jean skirt aka Kim Davis' return and how Republicans are playing the long game to overturn marriage equality, and how covenant marriages…

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Gambling Controversy and Group of 6 Vibes 1:10:59

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The boys are back for: - the John Mateer betting scandal - Jimbo Fisher's potential return to coaching - The preseason AP poll - Their breakdown the remaining Independents - Vibe check the Group of 6 and more! Check out our socials: https://linktr.ee/QuadGate 1:27 Bringing the podcast to new heights 10:06 John Mateer's gambling scandal and Venmo 20…

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Blazers' Future, Lakers' Power Shift, Top 5 Offseason Moves 26:48

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Ric discusses why it may be too early to assume prospective new owner Tom Dundon will not move the Portland Trail Blazers, a change in the power paradigm inside the Los Angeles Lakers and names the five teams who had the most impactful offseason moves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Conquering all of Gaza: What’s at stake? 48:45

25d ago48:45

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Is Israel set to conquer the entirety of Gaza from the hands of Hamas? Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum leads the panel to explore Israel's impending moves that could change the face of the Middle East. Is this a strategic action to end Hamas's grip on the region, or could it lead to further escalation? With tensions rising within Netan…

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UK's Online Safety Act, Ryan Walters, Rhode Island Workplace Accommodations, Edinburgh and Tap Shoes 59:30

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Happy Birthday to Bryan! Fresh off his first week at the Edinburgh Fringe, Bryan tells us about the hustle it takes to perform at the world's largest performing arts festival. Erin saw the musical Some Like It Hot and has now been inspired to sign up for tap classes. Bryan explains the UK's Online Safety Act which now requires people to upload pers…

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Furries Taking Over the Big 12 59:48

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The boys are back breaking down the stupid renaming of Clean, Old Fashioned Hate, debating Dabo's bold predictions for Clemson, and investigate rumors of a furry QB in the Big 12. Oh, we also pick O/Us on Big 12 teams this year. 0:00 Intro 5:45 Controversial renaming of Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry 11:53 Dabo Swinney's bold 16-0 prediction criticiz…

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LeBron-Jokic-Euro Rumors and the NBA's Prop Bet Dilemma 27:41

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Ric discusses the Instagram post that revealed a meeting between LeBron James, his business manager Maverick Carter and Misko Raznatovic, the agent for Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and one of the most powerful basketball agents in Europe. Part II of the podcast looks at the federal investigations into several NBA players and their part in suspi…

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Dateline: The Widow of Woodland Hills 40:52

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Bryan is prepping for his Edinburgh debut, so this week we're re-releasing one of our favorite Dateline Recaps from behind the paywall! A hairdresser to the stars. Home security DVD system. Gas station clothes modeling and sexy encounters. This is LA baby. Dateline Season 33, Episode 23. A teen returns home from school to find her father, a celebri…

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Raccoons, Camels, and the ACC 56:43

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Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing player transfers, controversial comments, and upcoming season predictions. They analyze the Michigan-Western Michigan game in Germany, debate the merits of international college games, and critique recent statements by coaches and players. The hosts provide in-depth win total pr…

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Keeping Children Safe on the Farm 18:37

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In the first podcast instalment of Agriland Media's new series, Farm Safe, Farm Well, we discuss how to keep children safe while on the farm. Alma Jordan lives in Julianstown in Co. Meath with her husband Mark and son, Eamon where they run a tillage, cattle and horse enterprise. In response to a spike in farm deaths in 2014, which included five chi…

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Exposing Gaza Famine Misinformation: UN Aid Blocked, Media Manipulation, and Hamas's Theft 55:35

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Is Hamas now backpedaling after publishing a video exposing them lying hypocrites? Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum hosts a no-holds-barred panel dissecting the Gaza starvation blood libel, Hamas propaganda, UN complicity and the West’s shocking embrace of a Palestinian state while Israeli hostages continue to suffer. Joined by co-hosts…

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Figuring Out What WNBA Players Are Worth 31:35

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Ric discusses the recent WNBA All-Star Game protest that consisted of players wearing t-shirts that read "Pay Us What You Owe Us" as they collectively bargain for a new contract and a bigger percentage of league revenue. Included is a look at how NBA players successfully used the All-Star Game in 1964 to persuade the league to establish a pension p…

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Big Beautiful Bill Implications, 988, P-Touch and Burger King 56:30

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Erin is staying dewy in Santa Fe and trying to find batteries for her P-Touch to stay organized. Bryan overhears some bros rating New York's hottest burger joints before leaving the states for his Edinburgh shows. Erin tells us about how Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" moral parameters will jeopardize Planned Parenthood in states where abortion is no…

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SEC Catching Strays and Big Ten Media Days 1:06:30

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Kev and Ciarnan dive into the upcoming Big Ten football season, analyzing win totals and making bold predictions. They discuss conference realignment, the College Football Playoff expansion, and the challenges facing West Coast teams joining the Big Ten. The hosts offer candid takes on coaches like Kirk Ferentz and Ryan Day, while debating the meri…

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The Druze/Christian massacre is FAR WORSE than they want you to know [Syria update] 42:00

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The Middle East is on fire…again. Host Emily Schrader breaks down the escalating crisis in southern Syria, where the Druze minority faces a brutal massacre, a collapsing ceasefire and deafening silence from the international community. What is Israel’s responsibility toward its Druze allies across the border and why has the world once again turned …

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Israel's unexpected allies making waves in America 50:04

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Israel innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum takes the show on the road to Washington, D.C. for an unfiltered and emotional deep-dive from the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Summit. Broadcasting just days after rockets rained down on Israel, Fleur is joined by a powerhouse panel of Jewish and Christian women leaders whose voices are reshaping t…

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Bisexual Erasure, Women Driving The Economy, Cigarettes and the Subie Wave 52:44

2M ago52:44

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Erin now officially owns her car and teaches us about the "Subie Wave". We reminisce about being smokers and how we love seeing the smoking trope in films with characters holding a cigarette while being sexy, hatching plans and committing crimes. Bryan discusses The National Park Service continuing the ongoing erasure of the queer community by remo…

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Reacting to SEC Media Days and Indiana is Scared 1:07:01

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The boys are back to discuss Indiana Football cancelling all Power Four games for the next five years, Greg McElroy trying to act like he knows Nick Saban is coming out of retirement (he isn't), AJ McCarron has issues with Hugh Freeze, SEC records, and the biggest news from SEC Media Days! Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis…

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SHATTERING report confirms ATROCITIES of Oct. 7 52:23

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The Bar for Steph Curry and the Warriors, Mocking Jordan's Grief For Clout 26:46

2M ago26:46

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In a two-part podcast, Ric discusses the complaint by some Golden State Warriors' fans that the franchise is doing a disservice to superstar Steph Curry with their lack of offseason moves. Also discussed: comments by LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steve Nash about Michael Jordan's mid-career retirement following the murder of his father. Support th…

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Danmei, Wisconsin and Arizona Abortion Ban Repeals, Boston, Viagra and Adderall 1:01:39

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Bryan is with a private client exploring Boston and shares some pros and cons for visitors. Erin self-diagnoses herself with ADHD after taking Adderall for a late night shoot in Vancouver. Bryan tells us about the Asian genre of gay erotic fiction called Danmei which is being criminalized under Chinese pornography laws. Erin gives us some good news…

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Pop-Tussies and the Hot Seat 59:24

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Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, from Pop Tarts' innovative bowl game sponsorship to conference realignment and coaching hot seats. They discuss Bill Belichick's controversial tenure at UNC, Hugh Freeze's recruiting struggles at Auburn, and debate which coaches are on the chopping block. The hosts provide their own rankin…

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Love Island USA recap (before Taylor + Clarke's dumping) 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Love Island USA Recap

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Hebron Arabs just began COUP against Hamas and Palestinian Authority 43:06

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Could peace between Israel and the Palestinians really come from Hebron—not Ramallah or Gaza? Host Emily Schrader, journalist and human rights activist, is joined by an all-star panel including Shoshanna Keats-Jaskoll (Co-founder of Chochmat Nashim), Daniel-Ryan Spaulding (comedian and political commentator), and Ateret Shmuel (Founder and Director…

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People Over Papers, Budapest Pride, Bezos Wedding and Glory Holes 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Erin is sweatin' it out with no AC during her last week in Vancouver, and Bryan tells us which celebrity turds were at the Bezos wedding over the weekend. Erin discusses the website People Over Papers that was designed by two women to fight fascism and inform people about ICE activity. Bryan updates us on the "municipal festival" in Budapest that s…

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Expectations for Arch 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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Kev and Ciarnan dive into the latest college football news, discussing the NCAA's new transfer window, Arch Manning's expectations at Texas, and Auburn's recruiting struggles. They explore Kentucky's move to separate its athletic programs into an LLC and analyze its implications for college sports. The hosts engage in a lighthearted segment, assign…

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Finding The Right Comp For Cooper Flagg 32:30

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Ric discusses the 2025 NBA Draft's No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg, the long list of players to whom he has been compared, his strengths and weaknesses, and Ric's method -- and struggle -- to identify the current player he sees as Cooper's ideal comparison. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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CRACKDOWN! 700 arrested, executed in Iran following ceasefire 44:46

2M ago44:46

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The war may be over but crackdown in Iran has just begun. On today’s episode of “The Quad,” hosted by Emily Schrader filling in for Israeli innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, the panel explores the aftermath of the 12-day war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. While missiles have stopped flying, Iran’s regime has launched an intern…

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Behind Israel’s Historic Airstrike on Iran (w/Fighter Pilot Shai Kalach) 30:18

2M ago30:18

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Israel’s offensive on Iran shocked the world. But was it also a turning point in Jewish destiny? In this episode of “Straight Up” with Danny Seaman, former Prime Minister’s Office official Danny Seaman sits down with Israeli Air Force veteran Shai Kalach to unpack the operational brilliance behind Israel’s historic strike on Iran and the deeper spi…

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Supreme Court on Gender-Affirming Care and Pregnancy Resource Centers, First Class Pringles and Normal Eye Freckle 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Erin is back in Santa Fe for a limited time, dropping off all her Vancouver luggages, and Bryan is still without a kitchen and has a new eye diagnosis. Bryan covers the recent Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti which upheld a Tennessee ban on gender-afffirming care. Erin examines the appeal being brought to the high court regarding New Je…

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Dissecting Hugh Freeze, NIL Deals, and the Future of College Football with Kelcey from High Low Sports 1:18:07

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Kev is joined by Kelcey from High Low Sports to dive into college football's hot topics in this episode of Tailgate. They discuss Hugh Freeze's tenure at Auburn, Kalen DeBoer's impact at Alabama, and the latest transfer portal drama. The two also analyze Heisman Trophy and national championship odds, offering insights on potential sleeper picks. 3:…

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Iranians speak up with SHOCKING message to Khamenei (w/Matthew Nouriel) 56:28

2M ago56:28

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You won’t hear this analysis on CNN: What are Iranians really saying about the fall of the regime?Israel innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is joined by Emily Schrader (human rights activist and Iran expert), Shoshana Keats-Jaskoll (founder of Chochmat Nashim) and special guest Matthew Nouriel, Iranian activist and Director of Community Engagemen…

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NBA Finals Game 7 Preview, Latest Caitlin Drama 36:12

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Ric discusses the events leading up to Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers and what could determine who is the next champion. He also dives into the controversy surrounding Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and whether or not the WNBA needs to implement more protective measures to address how opponents play…

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Anti-Trans Billionaires, Southern Baptist Convention, Bowen Island and No Kings Day 52:35

3M ago52:35

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This week Erin captains a boat from Vancouver to Bowen Island, and Bryan has some kitchen mold remediation but still attends the WeHo No King's Day protest. Erin reviews an article from Atmos where climate policy experts Vivian Taylor and Philip Newell share their discoveries of fossil fuel billionaires funneling money into the anti-trans movement …