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The Daily Wire

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Fed up with the talking heads? Matt gives you a no-holds-barred take on today’s cultural, religious, and political issues. Monday thru Thursday.

Penn's Sunday School

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Join us as Penn Jillette, Matt Donnelly, and YOU discuss the news of the week. We'll examine religious news, talk about monkeys, and anything else that seems funny or makes us mad. We'll also take your suggestions for things you feel like talking about. We run a live video stream from Show Creators Studios for people with the time and inclination to watch people sitting and talking. The live show starts Sundays at noon Vegas time, at www.twitch.tv/reddirich, & is usually available for downlo ...

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Secular Left

Douglas Berger

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There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today.

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Not in Heaven

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A weekly podcast about Judaism in the 2020s—because the Torah was left for us to figure out on the ground. Sublime and irreverent conversations about the present and future of communal, religious and spiritual life, led by Avi Finegold, Yedida Eisenstat and Matthew Leibl.

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The Magnificast

The Magnificast

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A weekly podcast about Christianity and leftist politics. The Magnificast is hosted by Dean Dettloff and Matt Bernico. Each week's episode focuses on a unique or under-realized aspect of territory between Christianity and politics that no one taught you about in sunday school.

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Just Love Them

Shiree Best

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If you have searched to understand loved ones who have left their religious faith, this show is for you. As a mother of six out of seven children who have chosen a different path from the one they were raised in, I intimately understand the profound struggle this journey entails. On this compassionate exploration we share moments of laughter, tears, and resilience. Through insightful interviews, we unravel the personal struggles of individuals whose loved ones have ventured away from their i ...

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Intrinsically Ordered

Cade Bradley

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Exploring the intersection of queer identity and catholicism - sharing stories of those who've left, remained, and created their own journeys; providing commentary on the catholic church's harmful teachings; helping those who've been hurt.

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Recovery Demystified

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Recovery Demystified is a 501c3 nonprofit based out of Northwest Arkansas. Our mission is to empower people to create their own unique path to addiction recovery by providing free peer support, books, resources, and education. We are a group of people who forged their own unique paths to addiction recovery outside of the typical spiritual framework. RD is science based, non-religious, empowering, adaptive, and practical. If you have ever felt left behind or pushed to the fringes of society, ...

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Brainwash Be Gone! | Break free of religious trauma as women leaving high demand religions [Deconstruction of spiritual abuse for Exvangelicals, Exmormons, Recovering Catholics, Former Jehovah’s Witnesses ...

Clare Corado | Speaking on Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Leaving High Demand Religions

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A podcast for women who’ve left high control, high demand religions. In every 15min episode, we deconstruct one specific rule you were taught, so you can let go of the harmful conditioning and live an amazing life on your own terms. Overcome spiritual abuse and religious trauma! Episodes drop on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you’ve quit a high control group, high demand religion, or cult after suffering spiritual abuse and religious trauma, then YOU know, just like I know, how super frustrating ...

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Living On Common Ground

Lucas and Jeff

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Does it feel like every part of your life is divided? Every scenario? Every environment? Your church, your school, your work, your friends. Left, right. Conservative, liberal. Religious, secular. From parenting styles to school choice, denominational choice to governing preference, it seems you're always being asked to take a side. This is a conversation between a progressive Christian and a conservative atheist who happen to be great friends. Welcome to Living on Common Ground.

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Elimination of the Snakes

Dan and John

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A Geek and the author of the John York espionage novels, just average Joes, discuss current affairs and life in general. What started as a book is now a Podcast. You've heard the religious right and the liberal left neither of them in touch with how the silent majority of us live, love and exist on a daily basis. It's time to break the silence!

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The Victor Nieves Show

Victor NIeves

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The Victor Nieves Show is your home for the best analysis and commentary hitting cultural, religious, and constitutional issues! Victor Nieves is a radio host on Real Talk 93.3FM, author of "Conservative Prudence", and viral content creator.

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GRAVEN

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The world is bleak and cold in the aftermath of a dreadfully divine apocalypse known as “The Rise.” Those left alive, seemingly chosen by fate, endure an unending hellish winter. GRAVEN presents the story of Adam, Abigail, and David through found audio. Content Warning: This show explores themes of religion and sexuality. Adult language and violence throughout. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast, Amazon Music, and all platforms. Info: https://gravenpod.carrd.co/ Join the discord for ...

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The Thinking Atheist

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Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po ...

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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

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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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Absolute

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Absolute, Season 1: Taser Incorporated is at once a tale as old as time - a true believer learns the hard way that the costs of lofty ambition and hubris just might outweigh even the most optimistic upside - and a thoroughly modern story of technology overtaking the very people it is meant to serve. In this case: the ubiquitous electric gun carried by cops everywhere and inspiring comedic shenanigans in movies like The Hangover. Host and documentarian Nick Berardini has been obsessed with th ...

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Hunger for Wholeness

Center for Christogenesis

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Story matters. Our lives are shaped around immersive, powerful stories that thrive at the heart of our religious traditions, scientific inquiries, and cultural landscapes. As Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein claimed, science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind. This podcast will hear from speakers in interdisciplinary fields of science and religion who are finding answers for how to live wholistic lives. This podcast is made possible by funding from the Fetzer ...

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The Turning: The Sisters Who Left

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Thousands of women gave up everything to follow Mother Teresa, joining her storied Catholic order, the Missionaries of Charity. But some found that life inside this fiercely private religious order was not what they’d imagined. Former sisters who worked closely with Mother Teresa describe her bold vision and devotion to charity and prayer. But they also share stories of suffering and forbidden love, abuse and betrayal. If you make a lifelong vow, what does it mean to break it? What is the li ...

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Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You

Dr. Amanda Hanson

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The magnificence and rapture of womanhood are often not passed down from our mothers. We are all too familiar with stories of sacrificing, shrinking, and overcoming. The majority of women are left to feel like something is constantly missing. And what's usually missing is the feminine essence of every single one of them. Dr. Amanda Hanson is a clinical psychologist and a global influencer who has helped millions of women to reimagine their lives, reconnect with their feminine side, and heal ...

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Best of the Left

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Faithful Politics

Faithful Politics Podcast

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Dive into the profound world of Faithful Politics, a compelling podcast where the spheres of faith and politics converge in meaningful dialogues. Guided by Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) and Will Wright (Political Host), this unique platform invites listeners to delve into the complex impact of political choices on both the faithful and faithless. Join our hosts, Josh and Will, as they engage with world-renowned experts, scholars, theologians, politicians, journalists, and ordinary folk ...

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The Black Sub-World Podcast with/ DeWayne R. Stallworth

DeWayne R. Stallworth

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The Black Sub-World Podcast with DeWayne R. Stallworth dives deep into the forces that shape Black life (from the lingering legacy of slavery and systemic oppression to social manipulation and cultural resistance)—a religious studies scholar and cultural critic, Dr. Stallworth unpacks religion, history, society, and culture with unflinching honesty, exposing the hidden structures that influence our world. Bold, insightful, and unapologetic, this is where honest commentary, critical thought, ...

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Worldview Tube operates three studios and two control rooms, producing over a dozen programs, including: Worldview Report with Brannon Howse The Rob Maness Show with Col. Rob Maness (U.S. Air Force Retired) Truth with JJ Carrell Technocracy News with Patrick Wood and Logan Howse The Tamara Scott Show with Tamara Scott Slingshot TV with Troy Smith Truth Today with Shahram Hadian Worldview Radio with Brannon Howse (live on 74 terrestrial Christian stations) Brannon Howse Live

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Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

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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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Hope & Heresy: Life on the Religious Left

The Community Church of New York

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Hope & Heresy: Life on the Religious Left is a podcast for everyday people who want to live meaningfully without letting arbitrary doctrine or oppressive religious practice prevent them from asking big questions about our complicated world. Hosts Reverend Peggy Clarke and Reverend Sarah Lenzi discuss a series of contemporary issues, using history and theology as their guides. The initial episodes of Hope & Heresy were recorded on-site at Community Church of New York, a Unitarian-Universalist ...

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Unconditioning Love

Lydia

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"Unconditioning Love" invites you on an insightful expedition led by your host, Lydia, delving deep into the transformational journey of deconstruction, unraveling the conditions we often put on love. Journey alongside us as we uncover tales of resilience, featuring candid conversations with members of the LGBTQ community, individuals who have discovered love after navigating narcissistic relationships, and courageous souls who have left high control religions. Together, let's peel back the ...

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Red Hot Truth

Michelle O Callaghan

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Welcome to Red Hot Truth, the podcast for Christian survivors of narcissistic abuse, spiritual trauma, and deep emotional pain. We also cover sensitive topics like S/A trauma or physical abuse in a safe way here at Red Hot Truth so you do not feel alone on your healing journey. Hosted by Michelle (Shell Bell🎵 ), a worship leader and survivor-turned-healer, this is a sacred space where the wounded are seen, the broken are loved, and the Holy Spirit leads the way. Whether you’ve endured narcis ...

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Flashpoint

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On July 27th, 1996, a domestic terrorist bombed the Summer Olympic Games held in Atlanta, GA. While the FBI and the media fixated on the wrong man, the bomber planned his next, more overtly political attacks on 2 abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. The bomber would later be identified as a dedicated soldier in the white-supremacist Christian Identity Movement. Through the lens of these 4 bombings, and the victims left to pick up the pieces, Flashpoint explores America's greatest threat, th ...

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Messy Genes

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Two Sisters. Too opinionated. Zero Clue. We’re Carly and Cindy, and we were raised to be obedient, modest, and quiet. Instead, we got divorced, left the Mormon church, and started a podcast. Messy Genes is where we unpack everything from religious deconstruction to dating after 7-20 years of marriage—with a lot of sarcasm, sister banter, and oversharing along the way. If you've ever been labeled “too much,” “too loud,” or just plain “too messy,” you're in the right place. Grab a drink and jo ...

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One Nation, Indivisible with Andrew Seidel

Andrew L. Seidel

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This is a podcast about religion, the separation of church and state, and the battle for America's soul. Secular activist, bestselling author, and constitutional lawyer and author Andrew L. Seidel delivers weekly interviews and commentary on all the legal and constitutional issues of Trump's second term and the battles to keep church and state separate.

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Disciples of Democracy

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’Disciples of Democracy’ examines how the Christian Nationalist Evangelical movement swept Donald Trump into the presidency.and how the rest of us can resist from the bully pulpit. (with host Jack Messenger and Guests)

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Chain of Being

Cai Gwilym Pritchard

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Chain of Being is a mythic science fiction podcast which is a glimpse into the future: where gods control the cosmos and mortals are left to fend for themselves in a vast, indifferent universe. Follow the immortal Adam (of eden fame) as he hunts down an extra-universal threat whilst also confronting his past. Set in an extensive universe that blends religious fantasy elements with space opera science fiction. All lovingly written and sound designed by a student from south london since they w ...

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Cheers To Leaving!

Rachael Kuttes & Cameron Smith

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Welcome to "Cheers to Leaving," the podcast that's all about expanding our horizons and embracing diverse perspectives. Join your hosts, Rachael and Cameron, as they embark on a new journey of understanding and connection. In this revamped season, Rachael and Cameron, both who left their evangelical Christian backgrounds, are shifting the spotlight to illuminate stories that exist beyond the realm of Christianity. With an open heart and a commitment to fostering dialogue, they explore the na ...

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Barnaby Nagy

Barnaby Nagy

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For years I felt like a looser. I felt like I have no time to accomplish all that I want to achieve with my talents. However, upon closer examination, what does it truly mean not having enough time? Granted, I may not have been able to accomplish everything in my 20s, as I have already reached the age of 39 based on my biological birthdate of 1985. Yet, my real birthdate is 2018 when I left Christianity and was born again (pun intended). Coming out of the religious mind prison that had encom ...

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Inside The Exorcist

Wondery

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In 1973 Hell came home and invaded the body of a young girl. This is the story of a movie and its makers. It's a tale of dark and light, of loss and love. A story of faith and fury, of causes and curses, of horrors real and imagined, of unbridled ego and brute force filmmaking. It's the movie critics called "religious pornography" and "occultist claptrap." The movie that left audiences...hysterical. Decades later, it remains perhaps the most frightening movie we will ever see. From Wondery, ...

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The Reacher’s Handbook

Liz James

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A podcast on making social media meaningful, finding your joy, and what to do when the life you’ve imagined for yourself gets stuck in committee. In 2016 I left Unitarian Universalist seminary to experiment with new ways of building community and making meaning. Today, I run Mirth and Dignity, a UU humour not for profit with a monthly reach of nearly two million people. Along the way, I learned how to create content that was engaging without feeling the clickbait rage machine. I learned how ...

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The Dichotomy Diaries Podcast

Amanda Lynette Arnier, MLS

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When host Amanda meets Dick—a seemingly charming Mormon man from Las Vegas who pursued her relentlessly on social media—she had no idea the chaos that was about to unfold. What began as a whirlwind romance quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing. Season One of The Dichotomy Diaries pulls back the curtain on the man behind the mask. What appears to be a devoted husband and religious man is, in truth, a compulsive liar entangled in financial domination, secret escorting for men, a ...

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Triune LOVEs me

Lori Garner

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"To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the great human achievement." St. Augustine of Hippo....Triune LOVEs me is a self-narrated spiritual journey of love. Join me as I share the most incredible spiritual experience of my life. The event left me with a burning desire to find answers to my questions about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Together, they have held my hand and placed me in many amazing moments. My journey includes Pho ...

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God Vs Man Podcast

Logan Miles

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God Vs Man is the NSFW podcast by Logan Miles, comedian based out of Long Beach California. To make a long story short, I was born into a fundamentalist religious culture with an abundance of golden calves. These golden calves weren’t necessarily literal, but they were essentially things that could not be questioned, let alone even talked about. This led to living in some fairly nefarious religious and social environments. As I left that culture, I noticed that there were plenty of the same ...

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Exvangelical

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Exploring the world inside and outside the evangelical subculture, one conversation at a time. "Exvangelical" is a shared starting point with many destinations; it acknowledges the impact (predominantly white/white-led) evangelicalism has had on our lives, but does not dictate our current or future beliefs & practices. On this podcast, you'll hear stories of people who've left evangelicalism for other branches of Christianity, for other spiritual traditions, and for none at all. All paths ar ...

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The Bully Pulpit

Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel

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The Bully Pulpit with Andrew Walker, Dean Inserra, Erik Reed, and Eric Teetsel Four conservative Christian thought leaders pull no punches in this energetic weekly show, providing clear and candid commentary on politics and culture from a biblical standpoint. A Podcast of the Center for Renewing America

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Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla

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Spirituality Matters with Rev Karla is a podcast for those healing from religion, deconstructing toxic theology, and seeking meaning beyond dogma. As an interfaith and interspiritual minister, author, and advocate, Rev Karla creates space for honest conversations about faith, justice, healing, and the human experience — whether you still value spirituality or have left it behind entirely. For more reflections, community, and resources → revkarla.com

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The Rich Zeoli Show

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Weekday afternoons on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Rich Zeoli gives the expert analysis and humorous take that we need in this crazy political climate. Along with Executive Producer Matt DeSantis and Justin Otero, the Zeoli show is the next generation of talk radio and you can be a part of it weekday afternoons 3-7pm.

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Reform This!

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Dr. Zuhdi Jasser is a former US Navy Lieutenant Commander, a conservative, a patriot, a physician, and an American Muslim. A frequent television commentator on Blaze TV, Fox News Channel, CNN and MSNBC, he is also a co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement. In this first of its kind podcast, Dr Jasser holds no punches as he breaches the many fault lines of the day between the West and Islamic communities. Weekly, Zuhdi covers the timely and most controversial issues on homeland security, nat ...

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