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Religious Extremism Podcasts
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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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Kalamista is a multilingual podcast where humans and AI co-create conversations exploring the roots and realities of human-generated extremism, conflict, and propaganda. Each episode blends expert insight with AI-powered analysis to challenge dominant narratives, foster cross-cultural understanding, and inspire critical reflection. This experimental podcast was developed as part of my PhD research into the potential and limitations of AI in self-directed deradicalization. All content has bee ...
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"Afterglow: UnVEILING The Idaho Cult" explores the twisted true crime saga of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a case that has captivated the nation. Lori, a mother of three, became a figure of infamy when her children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, vanished in 2019. The subsequent investigation revealed a web of deceit, including the untimely deaths of two spouses and Lori's marriage to doomsday prepper Chad Daybell just weeks after his wife's sudden passing. This podcast examines the alleged "rel ...
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Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.
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Author, essayist and journalist Meghan Daum has spent decades giving voice—and bringing nuance, humor and surprising perspectives—to things that lots of people are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Now, she brings her observations to the realm of conversation. In candid, free-ranging interviews, Meghan talks with artists, entertainers, journalists, scientists, scholars, and anyone else who’s willing to do the “unspeakable” and question prevailing cultural and moral assumptions.
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Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian ...
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The Dawah Institute (DIN) is the research and Islamic propagation department of the Islamic Education Trust(IET). We have trained religious leaders (men and women), teachers of Arabic and Islamic studies, as well as youths in the aspects of Shari'ah Intelligence and other courses. The Institute has also developed more into research-based initiatives to address some of the most common issues that are bed levelling the religious space in Islam. These include areas of gender-based violence, wom ...
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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Welcome to a new weekly podcast series called “USCIRF Spotlight” hosted by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal advisory body. During each episode, Director of Outreach and Policy Dwight Bashir features a special guest to dive deeper on various topics and breaking developments that impact the universal right to freedom of religion or belief around the globe.
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Gays Against Guns NY is an inclusive direct action group of LGBTQ people and their allies committed to nonviolently breaking the gun industry's chain of death—investors, manufacturers, the NRA and politicians who block safer gun laws. We are New York-based but work with GAG chapters in other cities to ensure safety for all individuals, particularly vulnerable communities such as people of color, women, people who struggle with mental health issues, LGBTQ people and religious minorities. GAG ...
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HOT AIR: Queer Life, Mental Health & Modern Love
Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster & Self-Help Enthusiast
🔥 HOT AIR is the unapologetically bold LGBTQ+ podcast where queer culture, dating advice, mental health, and unfiltered opinions collide. Hosted by queer creator Joshua Robert, each episode dives deep into LGBTQ+ life, gay dating tips, queer relationships, mental health insights, family dynamics, therapy breakthroughs, and the hottest trending topics. From dating disasters and toxic relationship red flags to coming out stories, pop culture news, politics, and mental health motivation, HOT AI ...
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The Christian and the Witch is a podcast where a couple (a Christian man and a pagan witch woman) discuss different religious topics pertaining to our different perspectives and how they affect our relationship. Follow Us on Social Media Here: https://instagram.com/thechristianandthewitch https://twitter.com/christiannwitch Join the conversation in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149738762201190
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Crazy Good God, do you know Him? He's somethin' else! And He thinks you are AWESOME! My fifteen minute Episodes eventually became five minute Quick Deep Points. The QDPs will make you ponder! Episodes launch every Wednesday morning 5am. Since a child I was told about Jesus. Over the years there have been difficulties and losses that have heightened understanding of who He is. I was involved in numerous ministries and church leadership for several decades. There were many opportunities to see ...
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Marriage Equality In Danger? Kim Davis & Religious Extremism
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14:17Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” What do Kim Davis, gay marriage, and Christian hypocrisy all have in common? In this episode of Hot Air, we revisit the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex c…
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Extreme Religious Conversion - Kelsey Osgood on women, religious transformations, and what anorexia has to do with it. (FULL INTERVIEW)
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1:16:07This week, I’m joined by author Kelsey Osgood to discuss her recent book “Godstruck: Seven Women’s Unexpected Journeys To Religious Conversion.” The book, which profiles women who traded secular lives for religious communities such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, evangelical Christianity, Quakerism, Orthodox Judaism, Saudi-based…
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Beyond Benchmarks: Live AI Auditing to Combat Hate Speech and "Safety Debt"
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8:21Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming integral to our digital infrastructure, yet their capacity to generate and perpetuate sophisticated hate speech remains a critical safety challenge. Current evaluation methods, which rely on static benchmarking, are increasingly insufficient to keep pace with the rapid evolution of these models. This paper …
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Religious Freedom in Sudan: Navigating Instability and Civil War
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22:57Religious freedom concerns are increasing in Sudan’s current brutal civil war. There are increasing reports of attacks on places of worship and other incidents that violate freedom of religion or belief. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have entrenched Sudan in the war since April 2023. The subsequent four years of…
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Minneapolis Mass Shooting: Why Being Trans Isn't A Mental Illness, Gun Reform & The Facts
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17:10Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” A tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis has reignited America’s culture wars — but instead of focusing on gun reform, many online voices are scapegoating the shooter’s reported transgender identity.…
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CLIP: Institutions Dedicated to the Study of Genocide, Remain Silent about Genocide
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15:08A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish Currents Here are the articles we discussed in this clip: Can Genocide Studies survive a Genocide? By Mari Cohen https://jewishcurrents.org/can-genocide-studies-survive-a-genocide-in-gaza A Textbook Case of Genocide - Raz Segal https://jewishcurrents.or…
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Ep. 1649 - Trans Shooter Murders Catholic Kids As The Trans Terrorism Epidemic Continues
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1:03:58Today on the Matt Walsh Show, the trans terrorism epidemic continues, and it's only getting worse. It's time to be brutally honest about this problem, and how to solve it. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4bEQDy6 Ep.1649 - - - DailyWire+: Join millions of people who still believe in truth, courage, and comm…
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🎧 How NOT to Talk About Politics and Religion (And we got some DOOZIES to discuss!)
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50:54Is there any escaping the "Us vs. Them" mindset? 🗣️ Episode Summary What are the pitfalls of engaging in political and religious discourse—especially on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram? Drawing from recent interactions on his posts about Israel, Trump, democracy, and faith, Corey breaks down how NOT to engage in these conversations, u…
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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are…
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Ep. 1648 - Shiloh Hendrix Gets Charged For Saying A Racial Slur. Your Free Speech Rights Are Gone.
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1:06:11Today on the Matt Walsh Show, local authorities are planning to charge Shiloh Hendrix with a crime for saying a racial slur. Apparently our free speech rights no longer include mean words. Also, the Trump Administration plans to ship 600 thousand Chinese students into the country. They say that if we don’t bring in all of these Chinese communities,…
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Ep. 1647 - The Left Still Won’t Let Go Of Their Worst Poster Boy
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1:12:12Today on the Matt Walsh Show, Democrats continue to rally around Kilmar Abrego Garcia. He's a bad person, none of these people would want him in their neighborhood, but they can't drop him now. They're in too deep. We'll discuss. Also, Cracker Barrel tries to clean up the PR mess they've created for themselves. Southwest Airlines announces that fat…
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How Are Those Luxury Beliefs Working Out? Rob Henderson and the coinage that keeps on giving (FULL INTERVIEW)
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1:05:38This week, I welcome back Rob Henderson, the social psychologist, author, and commentator who coined the concept of luxury beliefs: ideas that confer status on the upper class while inflicting real costs on lower-income communities. Rob was last here in early 2024 discussing his memoir, Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class, w…
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Polyamorous Witch Librarian Who Also Worked at a Brothel
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1:23:43Does what it says on the tin. Gethard talks to a polyamorous witch librarian who once worked the front desk at a brothel, surprisingly perfect training for library life. They get into the realities of coven community, late-discovered neurodivergence, leaving a faith tradition, and why public libraries are such vital spaces, now more than ever. It’s…
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LGBTQ News Roundup: Public Caning, Park Ranger Fired, NSA Firings Explained
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31:19Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this week’s Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into three shocking LGBTQ+ stories & news that reveal just how far rights, visibility, and safety are still under attack. From Indonesia, where two men …
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Ep. 1646 - Why Millions Want This Deadly Trucker Back On American Roads
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1:00:28Today on the Matt Walsh Show, millions of people rally around a foreign truck driver who killed three Americans. Tribalism is a fundamental fact of human nature. It's time that our immigration laws account for it. Also, Zohran Mamdani tries to win over male voters by showing off his bench pressing skills. It doesn’t go well. And a guy carrying an u…
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Drawing the Line: When Gerrymandering Becomes Political Warfare
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36:36🎙️ Diving back into the gerrymandering / redistricting wars and the so-called "war on democracy." Is it a real war or political hyperbole? Corey unpacks recent redistricting efforts in Texas and California, confronts ethical and legal questions, and most importantly, discusses how we talk about these issues — especially when we disagree. From insti…
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AI, Islam, and Saudi Arabia's Trillion-Dollar Quest for Culturally-Aware Technology
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6:17The imminent public launch of HUMAIN’s Arabic-centric foundation model, ALLaM, marks a pivotal moment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's technological trajectory. As a flagship initiative of Saudi Arabia’s national AI strategy, ALLaM embodies the Kingdom's ambition to transition from a consumer to a creator of culturally grounded A…
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A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish Currents Find the public version of the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mpxDnGm1c8isJlDGgidqc?si=vQXP3xObQtC5iIWB7H334A And the extended conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-99-can-ft-135158487?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&ut…
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The Homelessness Crisis Isn’t About Lack Of Housing | Proof For Your Liberal Friend
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24:11The homelessness crisis is about a lot more than just homes. Send this podcast to your liberal friend as proof. - - - Today’s Sponsor: PDS Debt - You’re 30 seconds away from being debt-free with PDS Debt. Get your free assessment and find the best option for you at https://PDSDebt.com/walsh. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy L…
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Ep. 1645 - Illegal Immigrant Numbers In America Are FAR Worse Than We’ve Been Told
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53:51Today on the Matt Walsh Show, it has now been revealed that 55 million foreigners have American visas. If we add the illegal immigrants to that total, how many foreign nationals are currently in the country? Does anyone have any idea? We’ll discuss. Also, fallout continues over Cracker Barrel gate. A British journalist says that the inheritance tax…
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Why Male Cheerleaders Broke the Internet (and Fragile Egos) - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team
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15:02Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” This week on Hot Air, Joshua Robert dives into the viral story of the male cheerleader who broke the internet - Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn of the Minnesota Vikings Cheer Team - and fragile mascul…
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Ep. 1644 - This Case Is An Insane Miscarriage Of Justice
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1:10:12Today on the Matt Walsh Show, a man will spend the next 50 years of his life in prison after shooting and killing a car thief. This case is an absurd miscarriage of justice. We’ll do a deep dive into it today. Also, is war with Venezuela brewing? We’ll discuss. And a man is left beaten and bloodied after asking a group of “teens” to quiet down in a…
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Religious Violence: Inspired, Guided, or Something Else?
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7:41The scholarly analysis of violence, particularly when it intersects with religious belief, frequently suffers from a significant conceptual conflation. The motivations behind an act of violence are often blurred with the religious frameworks that seek to regulate or constrain it. This conceptual slippage has made it difficult for analysts, policyma…
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From the Streets to a PhD: Dr. Terence Lester on Faith, Educational Injustice, and Fighting for Equity in a Broken System
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1:12:54Dr. Terence Lester on overcoming poverty, confronting systemic racism in education, and how we can show up for students our schools are failing. Introduction: Dr. Terence Lester is an activist, speaker, professor, and founder of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness about poverty and homelessness. Dr. Lester shares his remarka…
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597 - This Candidate for Office Opposes Women in Office
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1:46:25Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — We’re having an in-person celebration in Naperville, IL to mark our 600th episode (and other pleasant things)! Details are…
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Culturally Grounded AI: The Strategic Significance of Saudi Arabia’s HumainChat
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6:11HumainChat, powered by the AI model “Allam”, represents a pivotal strategic initiative for Saudi Arabia, positioning the Kingdom not only as a consumer but as a creator in the global digital economy. Humain, the national AI company established by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), was founded under high-level directives to lead the country’s A…
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HUMAINChat: A Strategic Initiative for Saudi Arabia's Digital Economy
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5:28The HumainChat application, powered by the Allam AI model, represents a pivotal strategic initiative for Saudi Arabia, positioning the Kingdom to become a creator, rather than merely a consumer, in the global digital economy. Humain, the national AI company established by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), was created with a top-down mand…
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CLIP: Rightwing Holocaust Scholars are doing WHAT?
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18:01What is there even left to say when some Holocaust *Scholars* decide to support or make excuses for present day genocide, when they legitimize race ‘science’ publications and push narratives justifying collective punishment? A clip from my recent conversation with Mari Cohen - Associate Editor at leftist magazine Jewish Currents Find the public ver…
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Ep. 1643 - Why Illiterate Foreign Truck Drivers Are A MUCH Bigger Issue Than You Think
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1:06:16Today on the Matt Walsh Show, we’ll do an even deeper dive into the problem of illiterate foreign truck drivers on our roads. This is a much bigger issue than most people realize. The details are truly shocking. Also, President Trump continues his campaign to make the Smithsonian pro-American again. Is this a worthwhile fight? I say it is and I’ll …
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Ep. 1642 - Why Foreign Truck Drivers Are An Extreme Danger To All Americans
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1:04:42Today on the Matt Walsh show, an illegal immigrant truck driver was somehow granted a CDL. He then went on to cause an accident that killed three people. This incident was not an aberration. It’s part of a much larger and very disturbing pattern. We’ll discuss. Also, Barack Obama is building a giant hideous monument to himself in Chicago and the lo…
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Is The Racial Reckoning Over? John McWhorter on language, art, and defunding the grammar police
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1:11:07This is the full version of the Aug 4 episode, now available to all subscribers. Author, New York Times columnist, and superstar linguist John McWhorter returns to the pod to catch us up on what’s been on his mind now that the Woke Emergency is over . . . or is it over? We talk about how figures like Robin D’Angelo and Ibram X. Kendi have receded f…
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
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1:19:09Here’s the pitch: Engineer by day. International award-winning clown by night. Learned to read and walk in her 20s. This caller has a lot going on, and every story branches into a whole new world of surprises. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad-free episodes and access to exclusive audio, including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller…
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Most of Us Are in the Middle — So Why Are the Extremes Controlling the Conversation?
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40:36Not Right. Not Left. Not Crazy. Just Real Talk About Politics and People. 43% of Us Aren’t Partisan Left or Right. This Episode Is for You. Reflecting on what it means to be politically independent in a time of increasing polarization. Drawing on personal stories and hot-button issues like Israel/Palestine, redistricting, and public safety, host Co…
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Anti-LGBTQ Politicians Caught in Their Own Crimes
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18:15Wanna chat!? Tap here to text HOT AIR! Let me know what you loved (or didn’t) love about this episode, suggest topics, share your story or just say “hi!” In this explosive episode, Joshua Robert dives into the shocking hypocrisy of anti-LGBTQ politicians and religious leaders who publicly wage war against queer communities while secretly committing…
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Blasphemy and FoRB in Nigeria: A Conversation with Mubarak Bala
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30:58The Nigerian federal government enforces blasphemy laws that include a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment for acts “persons consider as a public insult on their religion.” Twelve Nigerian state governments also enforce their own more stringent blasphemy laws to prosecute and imprison individuals perceived to have insulted religion, including …
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