Best Reproductive Left Podcasts (2025)

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ACFM Microdose: What’s Going On With Your Party? 1:47:20

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After last week’s episode on Parties, this time ACFM exposes the predicament facing Your Party, the new leftwing faction led by Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn. What expectations do leftwing voters have for Your Party? Does the Corbyn faction distrust the membership? Is Zarah a politician or a poster? And does ‘Yorp’ stand a chance of overtaking th…

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Labour puts capital over consumers 17:57

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What can we learn about the future of consumer rights from the merger between Microsoft and Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard? When Labour came into power in 2024, they accused regulators like Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) of inhibiting growth and appointed influential figures from the business world into key positions and adviso…

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ACFM Trip 55: Parties 1:51:15

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Amid the bumpy launch of a new left-wing party and the rise of the Greens and Reform, the ACFM crew turn their attention to parties. Do we still need them? Do parties work by drawing people together, or by excluding the uninvited? And should a political party have anything in common with a dance party? Nadia, Keir and Jem discuss, with reference to…

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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Alchemy with Owen Weinman 56:27

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Everything you’ve been told about Alchemy is based on utter lies. It has nothing to do with wizardry, satanism, or turning base metals into gold. In fact, it has been the core philosophy of the most formidable minds, such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl Jung, and Isaac Newton. They wanted you to know the secret to their life-changing legacy, and they share…

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Now that we have to say 'genocide' 34:56

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Did Western media manufacture consent for Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza? In the last two years since Hamas' attack on Israel, and the latter's bombardment of the territories of Palestine it partially occupies, mainstream media particularly in the U.S. and Europe have broken their own rules of fairness, accuracy, conflict of inte…

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Molecular Myths: The Deceptive Discoveries of Cell Biology 50:49

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You’ve been told the images under the microscope prove everything: deadly virus particles, trillions of textbook cells, mysterious glowing granules. But the evidence tells a drastically different story… Dr. Andrew Kaufman exposes how decades of staining, freezing, chemical fixation, and other clandestine lab methods have manufactured illusions mist…

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ACFM Microdose: Sci-Fi 1:59:18

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After last week’s ACFM Trip to the Future, Jem and Keir reconvene to talk about science fiction. Is sci-fi a reaction to the “time-space compression” of the present? Is it inherently progressive? How did dystopian and paranoids visions of the future come to dominate sci-fi? Was Arthur C. Clarke an early acid communist? Find all the books and films …

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Aspen's Hot Takes: Online Fetish Content 21:20

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Join us for our Fall 2025 season kick-off as our host Aspen shares their hot takes on online fetish content. More specifically, they'll be diving into "trad wife" content as fetish content, along with talking about how some real "go-getter" misogynists trick other people online into fulfilling their kink. We hope you enjoy this wild start to the se…

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ACFM Trip 54: The Future 1:57:17

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What if we stopped treating the future like a speculative asset and started trying to actually build and prepare? The ACFM gang look to the horizon in this Trip episode. Did young people always worry so much about their futures? Has the currency of emergency been devalued? Does conservatism have an idea of the future? Nadia, Jem and Keir wonder wha…

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Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal: Is This A South Asia Spring? 26:41

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In early September, Nepal witnessed massive protests under the banner of GenZ protests to demonstrate against what they viewed as a hopelessly corrupt and sclerotic regime. The immediate trigger was a government ban on social media apps, but as the protestors themselves have made clear – their grievances run much deeper. The protests in Nepal bear …

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Injectable Nanobots and Other Weird and Scary Things in Your Blood 1:06:41

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You’ve been told there are “nanobots in your blood,” sinister machines implanted to control your body, track your every move, and even rewire your biology. Worst of all, you’ve been told it’s already too late. But the evidence tells a drastically different story… Dr. Andrew Kaufman brings together experts — from microscopy to nanotechnology — to ex…

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Reproductive Ruin: Why Fertility Is Declining at Record Rates 32:32

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You’ve been told the world is “overpopulated,” that there are too many people, that humanity must shrink, and worst of all… that it’s your fault. But the data tells a very different story. Dr. Andrew Kaufman exposes the fertility crisis no one in mainstream science wants to confront: collapsing testosterone levels, sperm counts cut in half, birthra…

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Worse Than Trump: India is Deporting Its Own People 24:52

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The world is rightly horrified by how US President Trump is deporting people, including minors, without due process. Something similar is underway in India, but worse and under the radar. Even since the border skirmishes between India and Pakistan this year, Indian authorities have been rounding up Muslim citizens and deporting them on the spurious…

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ACFM Microdose: Gardening 1:41:13

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Are gardens a sanctuary or an enclosure? The ACFM gang sketch out a weird-left history of gardening, from the walled gardens of paradise to the tarmacked lawns of suburban Britain. Find the books, music and Dunmore Pineapple mentioned in the show: https://novara.media/acfm Sign up to the ACFM newsletter: https://novaramedia.com/newsletters Help us …

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How Water Really Works in the Body: Dr. Gerald Pollack Redefines the Science of Life 1:08:18

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Chances are you’ve been told water is just a “simple solvent,” nothing more than the backdrop for biology. But that story is dead wrong. Dr. Andrew Kaufman and Dr. Gerald Pollack reveal how water’s hidden fourth phase holds the real power of life — generating electrical charge, driving blood flow, and fuelling your cells. This suppressed science fl…

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What has Labour done for women? 34:23

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As Labour marked a year in government, Fawcett Society's Penny East asks: what has Labour done for women? And what needs to happen next? — https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/newsletters/ In Solidarity is openDemocracy’s podcast about people, power, and politics. Support the show by visiting https://www.openDemocracy.net/donate/ Credits: Presented by …

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Constitution in Chains: How the US Quietly Declared War on Its Own Citizens 26:53

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Every day, your constitutional rights and personal freedoms are quietly being taken away… And there’s a clear reason for it. Under the Emergency Powers Act, your rights can be sidelined with the stroke of a pen. Dr. Andrew Kaufman uncovers how this law fuels corporate profiteering, government overreach, and the erosion of your rights and freedoms. …

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ACFM Trip 53: Growth 1:22:18

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Keir Starmer claims that growth is the only cure for a country in decline. But why is it the central obsession of modern capitalist economies? And can we think our way out of it before our planet runs out of resources? Nadia, Keir and Jem offer their weird-left take on growth, degrowth, radical abundance, ecomodernism and personal productivity, wit…

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The Occulted Connection: Fatty Liver, Allergies, and Asthma 21:22

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What if your food allergies and asthma aren’t immune issues — but signs of liver dysfunction? Dr. Andrew Kaufman uncovers the overlooked connection between fatty liver disease and allergic conditions like hay fever, asthma, eczema, and food sensitivities. Drawing from transplant research, personal experience, and nutritional science, this episode r…

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Endometriosis: an interview with Nurse Practitioner MaryAlice 42:42

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We're wrapping up our Summer 2025 season with an interview with our very own Nurse Practitioner MaryAlice to discuss endometriosis! Join our host Aspen as they ask MaryAlice all of the questions you didn't know you had about endometriosis. What is it? How is it diagnosed and treated? Is there any hope of relief for those with endometriosis? What's …

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Planet Patriarchy 25:18

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Patriarchy refuses to die. In every country of the world, women are oppressed by male violence, patriarchal religions, and ideas of the family. But women are resisting, as Rahila Gupta explains, in a fascinating analysis that takes us from Riyadh and Russia, to Rojava. Buy Planet Patriarchy: Global Tales of Feminism and Oppression: https://uk.books…

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The tech start-up targeting sexual assault survivors 34:58

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Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, rape and trauma. When our investigative reporter Sian Norris heard worrying claims about a Silicon Valley-style start-up targeting rape survivors at universities in Bristol, she knew she needed to uncover what exactly was going on. Over the next six months, Sian interviewed more than a dozen p…

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ACFM Microdose: Social Reproduction 1:08:16

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Following their Trip episode about Cleaning, the ACFM crew take a closer look at the hidden labour that keeps the economy running. Would public canteens solve 80% of our problems? Find the books and music mentioned in the show: https://novara.media/acfm Sign up to the ACFM newsletter: https://novaramedia.com/newsletters Help us build people-powered…

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The Chemical Cage: The Daily Toxins That Keep You Sick and Submissive 31:00

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Every day, you’re exposed to thousands of hidden toxins — in your air, food, and everyday products. Dr. Andrew Kaufman reveals how endocrine disruptors, toxic plastics, pesticides, and indoor pollution contribute to modern illness. Learn practical steps to reduce your exposure, choose safer alternatives, and support your body’s natural detox mechan…

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Who is funding Nigel Farage’s Reform party - and why? 28:05

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This is the first episode of our new mini-series exploring the financial interests of political parties in England and Wales. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has banked almost £5m from wealthy donors since 2023, including those with links to fossil fuels, the financial services industry and tax havens. It has also received significant financial investment…

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ACFM Trip 52: Cleaning 1:59:34

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In the socialist utopia of our dreams, who exactly is doing the cleaning? Nadia, Jem and Keir confront a tricky topic in this ACFM Trip. With music from X-Ray Spex, The B-52s and more, they offer their weird-left perspective on everything from dirty dishes and bodily secretions to circumcision, pollution and the caste system. Find the books and mus…

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The Hidden Realities of Healthcare – From a Doctor Who Left the Field 22:38

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They say modern medicine is all we need, but it’s really just about profit. Dr. Andrew Kaufman exposes the profit-driven motives behind routine tests and checkups, and shows how to take control of your health without breaking the bank. Learn when tests are actually helpful, how to avoid unnecessary treatments, and insider tips to ensure you get the…

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Diet Culture 19:32

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We're continuing our Summer 2025 season with a dive into Diet Culture! Join our host Aspen as they discuss the ways that diet culture harms us and how it intersects with a range of topics. Who is harmed by diet culture? What does racism have to do with it? Answer these questions and more in this month's episode of Reproductive Left!Introductory res…

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A momentous day for reproductive rights 21:09

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On 17 June 2025 UK Parliament voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales, reversing a Victorian-era law. The amendment will prevent women from being prosecuted for ending a pregnancy after 24 weeks or without approval from two doctors. We spoke to our senior investigative reporter Sian Norris, author of Bodies Under Siege: How the Far-Rig…

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The Lie About Minerals—and Why You’re Still Sick 48:03

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You’re doing everything right—but your body still isn’t healing. Why? Dr. Andrew Kaufman explains how missing minerals—not disease—may be at the root of your fatigue, inflammation, and early aging. Learn what your cells actually need to recover—and how to restore it. Download Dr. Kaufman’s Ultimate Detox Protocol – free guide to flush toxins and re…

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Locked up: protesters in prison 29:57

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Earlier this year, openDemocracy explored how successive governments had cracked down on protest rights. Now, with Just Stop Oil activists facing lengthy sentences for "conspiring" to commit protest offences, the impact of these laws is being felt more than ever. We sat down with human rights lawyer Katy Watts to discuss the sentencing, and how she…

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Beyond the Hype: Real ID’s True Purpose Revealed 13:08

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They said Real ID was for your safety. It’s not. In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman uncovers how the Real ID Act quietly expands surveillance and control—posing a serious threat to your personal freedom. Learn why this program goes far beyond airport security, and how you can push back and reclaim your choice to stay outs…

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Generation Crisis: Why generational labels miss the mark 26:35

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Boomers ruined everything, Millennials are work-shy and Gen Z can’t comprehend anything that isn’t a TikTok dance. Generational language defines the way we think about broad cohorts of society, but is this way of viewing the world dividing us further at a time when solidarity has never been more important? Tom Nicholas, a writer, filmmaker and YouT…

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ACFM Microdose: Superheroes 2:01:01

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Following the recent Trip episode on Heroes, Keir and Jem return with a Microdose focusing on the masked, the winged and the mutated. Why are superheroes such a cultural mainstay? What psychological and political desires do they fulfil? Are they inherently reactionary? From Superman to Batman, Wonder Woman to 2000AD, it’s a weird left reading of su…

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Pelvic Floor Health: an interview with Dr. Meaghan 28:09

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We're kicking off our Summer 2025 season with an interview with Dr. Meaghan, local pelvic floor physical therapy extraordinaire! What even is the pelvic floor? Who has one? (Hint: everyone who has a pelvis) Can anything be done about pelvic pain? Answer these questions and more in this episode of Reproductive Left!Learn more about Dr. Meaghan and h…

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The Foreclosure “Trap” Most Homeowners Fall Into 57:15

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Defaulted on your mortgage? You might still have legal ground. In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman speaks with legal strategist John Jay Singleton about how foreclosure actually works — and the surprising ways homeowners can fight back using existing law. They explore quiet title actions, HOA loopholes, easements, and the …

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How Protest Became a Crime in the UK: "We’re All Arrestables Now" 35:09

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This week on In Solidarity, we're in discussion with openDemocracy's senior investigative reporter and feminist activist, Sian Norris. Sian joins us on the podcast to reveal how recent laws are quietly dismantling the right to protest in the UK. Drawing on six months of in-depth reporting, Sian breaks down the true impact of the Public Order Act 20…

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ACFM Trip 51: Heroes 1:49:39

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The ACFM crew offer a weird-left perspective on the role of the hero (and heroine) in politics and culture. Nadia, Jem and Keir assess theories of Great Men, the myth of the hero’s journey and the lure of the anti-hero with ideas from Weber and Hegel and music from Tina Turner and Sonic Youth. Find the books and music mentioned in the show: https:/…

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What if viruses aren’t what make you sick? 50:08

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In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman interviews Daniel Roytas, naturopath and author of Can You Catch a Cold?, to examine the flaws in germ theory — and what might actually be driving disease. They explore terrain theory, toxic exposures, and why symptoms like cough or fatigue may not mean you’re “sick” at all. If you’ve qu…

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Women, life, freedom: resistance and protest in Iran 30:28

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As a young woman in 1980s Iran, Nasrin Parvaz was arrested, imprisoned and tortured by the Iranian regime. In this moving interview, she shares her experience of torture and incarceration, reflects on the successive women's revolutions in Iran, questions the West's ideas of regime change, and offers a powerful call for global sisterhood. http://www…

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Colloidal Silver: Benefits, Risks, and Real Science 22:58

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They said colloidal silver was dangerous. But is that the full story? In this episode of The True Health Report, Dr. Andrew Kaufman takes a closer look at colloidal silver — its history, risks, and how to critically assess the claims on both sides. This isn’t a recommendation. It’s an invitation to think clearly. Full show notes + transcript: 👉 www…

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Companies are making billions from anti-immigration fears 31:55

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For many years, politicians have sold the public a simple story: The answer to undocumented immigration is a strong, fortified border. This story has a seductive, common-sense reasoning — but it is also wrong. Decades of research has shown that people determined to move, find a way to move. And when States respond with border controls, people turn …

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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Peer Review — From a Former Duke MD 32:30

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They said the science was settled. It wasn’t. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman shares the exact research method he learned at Duke University—and why it led him to reject psychiatry altogether. You’ll learn how to spot bias in medical papers, understand the hidden levers of influence, and critically appraise studies like an insider. Get the neur…

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Why organising locally matters 40:29

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Community organisers around the world have long argued that to change a country, canvas a community. But is that really true? In this episode, we catch up with someone who literally wrote the book on the subject. Our guest George Goehl started organising in a soup kitchen in Southern Indiana 30 years ago in the Clinton era and continues to do so in…

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ACFM Microdose: Make Way For Winged Eros! 1:42:51

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The ACFM gang gather for a springtime reading of a prototype acid-communist text by Russian revolutionary Alexandra Kollontai. Download the text and follow along as Nadia, Keir and Jem get their teeth into Make Way for Winged Eros! A Letter to Working Youth, published in 1923.Check out the AK-47 podcast mentioned in this show: https://kristenghodse…

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Is your brain firing on all cylinders? Here’s how to know. 27:51

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They said it was just stress. It wasn’t. Get the 10 neurotoxins list they don’t want you to see: andrewkaufmanmd.com/brain-hijackers One in three people now live with brain fog — and most don’t know why. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kaufman explains what brain fog really is, why it’s rising, and how to assess your own cognitive clarity from home. Li…

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Palestine, Musk and BRICS: the issues dividing US and South Africa 41:36

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The already fraught relationship between the United States and South Africa has been put under even more strain with Donald Trump's decision to cut foreign aid, not to mention South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ. Menzi Ndhlovu, a political economist and risk analyst at Signal Risk a risk analysis consultancy focused on Africa, joins us to…

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What the Law Really Says About Health Mandates — with Peggy Hall 59:00

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What if you didn’t have to comply with health mandates that go against your beliefs — and the law was actually on your side? In this episode of The True Health Report, you’ll meet Peggy Hall, a passionate educator, advocate for justice, and founder of TheHealthyAmerican.org, who has helped thousands of people understand their rights — and how to st…

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Methylene Blue: Panacea or Poison? The Truth You Haven’t Heard 27:21

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Is methylene blue a miracle—or a mistake? In this episode, I break down the history, science, and risks behind this trending substance so you can make informed decisions based on evidence, not hype. There are people who take this on a daily basis and others who warn of deadly consequences from taking this drug. You’ll hear where methylene blue came…

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Populism's Silver Lining 29:14

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Danny Sriskandarajah is the author of Power to the People: Use your voice, change the world Sriskandarajah discusses the shift from a positive phase of civic engagement to a reversal over the past decade, emphasising the importance of community networks beyond state and market fixations. He highlights the role of civil society in nurturing democrac…