Best Reverse Transcription Podcasts (2025)

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First They Came for John Bolton 1:33:50

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Trump's FBI raids the home of John Bolton—the former first-term Trump advisor turned vocal critic—as the President escalates his use of state power to target and threaten anyone who's criticized him, most recently Chris Christie, Wes Moore, ABC News, and NBC News. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to those threats and all of this week's fascist horrors,…

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Marc Maron on Brainf*cked Trolls and Liberal Scolds 1:21:11

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Marc Maron, comedian and podcast trailblazer, sits down with Lovett to discuss why the left always has to be such a buzzkill, whether Americans voted for Trump purely out of annoyance, and why the armies of online trolls love to do the president's bidding. Then they discuss whether we're living in an Age of Mania, if Democrats can shut down anti-wo…

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Officer Trump Patrols Washington 1:44:09

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Donald Trump heads out on "patrol" in Washington, JD Vance hosts a photo op with the National Guard at the Union Station Shake Shack, and Stephen Miller—taking a moment away from terrorizing immigrants—excoriates "communists" and "elderly white hippies" for daring to protest. Dan and Jon break down the latest news coming out of occupied Washington,…

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Customization is key―tailoring RT-qPCR for modern assays 14:45

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In this Mol Bio Minutes mini-episode, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Agnė Žiupkaitė takes listeners on a journey through the evolving world of RNA assay development—focusing specifically on 1-Step RT-qPCR. She outlines the critical considerations for assay developers, including enzyme speed, robustness, and the growing demand for customizable reagents …

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Blessed are the Peacemakers (Trump and Putin) 1:27:39

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Following an unproductive day of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders to discuss a potential deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Favreau, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the meetings, the MAGA press corp's bizarre questions for Zelensky, and Trump's latest Put…

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Can Newsom Stop Trump's Steal? 1:24:27

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In response to Trump and Texas Republicans' attempt to rig the 2026 midterm elections, Governor Gavin Newsom calls a special election to redraw California's congressional map. The governor stops by the show to talk to Dan about why California Democrats decided to strike first—and what it will take for the ballot proposal to become law. But first, J…

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Trump’s Made for TV Occupation of D.C. 1:34:08

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Flanked by half his cabinet and citing crimes against a DOGE staffer, Donald Trump announces that he’s deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington and federalizing the city’s police department. Jon and Lovett react to Trump's desperate show of force, then break down his new plan to negotiate a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and JD Vance’s latest a…

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Ep.21: How to Stop Procrastinating | Tanaka Radio 10:50

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go Back 1:15:41

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Pete Buttigieg—former South Bend mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and Transportation Secretary—sits down with Jon Favreau to discuss how much of the status quo Democrats should aim to restore (if any) if they win in 2026, what the party needs to change to effectively message around Trump’s broken promises, and what Pete thinks of JD Vance’s rapi…

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Trump Goes Bananas 1:25:25

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Reeling from the Epstein crisis, Donald Trump turns even more erratic and destructive—launching a grand jury investigation into the make-believe crimes of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, threatening to seize control of the D.C. police, and sharing some eugenicist theories about who's suited for what kind of work. Jon and Dan share how they're fee…

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Quantum barcoding and the future of single-cell analytics 35:21

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In this episode, host Steve Lewis sits down with Giovanna Prout, President and CEO of Scale Biosciences, to explore how Scale is pushing the boundaries of single-cell omics. With a career that spans roles with big players and entrepreneurial ventures, Giovanna brings a unique perspective to the world of genomics innovation. Giovanna dives into Scal…

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Texas Democrats Working Remote 1:08:21

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Texas Democrats, in an attempt to block Trump's redistricting effort, shut down a special legislative session by fleeing the state. Texas State Rep. James Talarico joins the show to explain what happens now and why he and his Democratic colleagues believe that getting out of town is the best way to serve their constituents in this moment. Then, Jon…

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How Many Nobel Prizes Can Trump Win? 1:39:55

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It's Liberation Day…again. After two missed deadlines and only a few trade deals done, Trump's global tariffs officially go into effect today. To mark the occasion, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro says the president not only deserves a Nobel Peace Prize—but also a Nobel Prize in economics. Meanwhile, Trump can't stop talking about Jeffrey E…

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Will Trump & Netanyahu Let Gaza Starve? 1:42:34

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Donald Trump splits with Benjamin Netanyahu and acknowledges that Gaza is experiencing "real starvation"—but will he pressure Israel to end the war and allow more aid in? Lovett, Favreau, and Tommy react to the latest developments in Gaza, Trump's shifting and typically incoherent comments on the situation, and why it's time for Democrats to change…

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Stephen Colbert, South Park, and Donald Trump’s War Against the Media 1:02:30

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It's a scary time for political media. After decades of shifting business models and consumption habits, news outlets now have to navigate lawsuits from a president who uses the full weight of the government to punish his enemies. Was CBS's decision to axe "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" purely financial, as the network claims—or was it relate…

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CTRL-F 'Trump' in the Epstein Files 1:25:34

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Your suspicions were correct: according to The Wall Street Journal, Trump’s name is in the Epstein files—and the Attorney General told him so all the way back in May. Trump responds with more lies, obfuscations, and distractions, accusing Barack Obama of treason, and sending Tulsi Gabbard out to try to prove the case without the benefit of facts or…

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Simplify your science ― why 1-step RT-PCR is a game changer 11:24

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In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, Aistė Serapinaite, an experienced R&D scientist, shares her insights into the world of 1-Step RT-PCR—a method that simplifies RNA analysis by combining reverse transcription and PCR amplification in a single reaction. She explains how traditional RNA workflows once lengthy, multi-step processes were prone to …

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An Obama Arrest a Day Keeps the Epstein Files Away 1:31:44

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Desperate to distract from the Epstein scandal, Donald Trump posts an AI-generated video of the FBI arresting Barack Obama—as DNI Tulsi Gabbard unveils a new MAGA conspiracy theory about Obama and Russiagate. Favreau, Lovett, and Tommy unpack the insanity behind Gabbard's new allegations, get Lovett up to speed on the latest Epstein developments, a…

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Trump's Secret Epstein Letter Revealed 1:30:28

1M ago1:30:28

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The Wall Street Journal publishes a shocking 50th birthday letter Donald Trump wrote to Jeffrey Epstein that discusses a "wonderful secret" the two shared. Jon and Dan react live to The Journal's letter, discuss Trump's attacks against his supporters who still want the Epstein files released, and debate why the Department of Justice decided now was…

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Trump Wants You To Stop Talking About Epstein 1:16:06

1M ago1:16:06

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MAGA’s Epstein revolt keeps growing — and despite Donald Trump’s pleas, it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon. Elected officials get their first look inside “Alligator Alcatraz” and report seeing “disturbing, vile conditions.” Trump reverses his stance on Ukraine, issuing Putin a 50-day ultimatum. Favreau and Tommy break down the Jeffre…

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Mark Cuban Wants Democrats to Stop Whining and Do Something 1:24:56

2M ago1:24:56

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Mark Cuban may be a billionaire, but he's not your typical tech bro. The celebrity businessman and former Dallas Mavericks owner campaigned for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and is a fierce critic of Donald Trump—and an outspoken advocate for affordable healthcare and medication. Dan and Mark discuss Trump's approach to the economy, whether El…

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Trump's Flailing Goon Squad 1:34:17

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After promising 90 trade deals in 90 days and delivering only two, President Trump delays his arbitrary tariff deadline yet again. A former Trump Justice Department lawyer files a whistleblower complaint detailing the administration's efforts to defy court orders. MAGA's rift over Jeffrey Epstein deepens as Tucker Carlson, Andrew Schulz, and Candac…

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No nucleus, no problem – platelet biology and scientific communication 30:12

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In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, Dr. Beth Webb takes us deep into the world of platelets, often misunderstood components of blood that punch far above their weight in both physiological and pathological processes. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, Dr. Webb explores how endothelial signals influence platelet activity, a…

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MAGA Revolts Over Epstein List Reversal 1:13:13

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Right-wing influencers and conspiracy theorists lose it over a Justice Department memo that says there’s no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had a “client list” or blackmailed his associates. Criticism of DOGE’s cuts to the National Weather Service resurface after catastrophic floods hit central Texas. In a Fourth of July ceremony, President Trump signs hi…

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GOP Passes Megabill, Betrays Its Own Voters 1:25:27

2M ago1:25:27

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House Republicans deliver on Trump's Independence Day deadline, passing the Senate's version of the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, which will cut taxes for the rich, gut Medicaid for the poor, and explode the deficit beyond all recognition. Jen Psaki, host of The Briefing with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, joins Dan to discuss how Mike Johnson and Trump won o…

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Can the Big Beautiful Bill Be Stopped? 1:07:29

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Senate Republicans jam through a final vote on the so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill." Senator Chris Murphy steps away from the Senate floor to join Tommy and Lovett to talk about Republican Senator Tom Thillis's unexpected opposition to the bill, the Medicaid cuts that sparked it, and what the bill's passage would mean for Americans' wallets (you gue…

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Are RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine? 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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Health Secretary RFK Jr. has gutted the CDC's vaccine advisory committee, replacing its members with a mix of anti-vaxxers, COVID contrarians, and medical non-professionals. What do these sweeping changes to our vaccine infrastructure—and the rise of the ironically named MAHA movement, short for Make America Healthy Again—mean for the health and we…

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Hot Zohran Summer 1:13:39

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As New York City celebrates Zohran Mamdani's primary win, MAGA, Wall Street, and a handful of Democrats succumb to socialist paranoia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashes out at the press after CNN reports that last weekend's airstrikes barely set back Iran's nuclear program. President Trump pressures Congress to pass his Big Bullshit Bill by Jul…

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Pod Save America

Crooked Media

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Speaking of Mol Bio

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Tanaka Radio | Japanese Podcast

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Mindfulmania

Mindfulmania

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Faith in Entheogens

Raquel and Sergio

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First They Came for John Bolton 1:33:50

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Marc Maron on Brainf*cked Trolls and Liberal Scolds 1:21:11

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Officer Trump Patrols Washington 1:44:09

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Customization is key―tailoring RT-qPCR for modern assays 14:45

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Blessed are the Peacemakers (Trump and Putin) 1:27:39

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Can Newsom Stop Trump's Steal? 1:24:27

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Trump’s Made for TV Occupation of D.C. 1:34:08

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Ep.21: How to Stop Procrastinating | Tanaka Radio 10:50

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Pete Buttigieg Thinks Democrats Can't Go Back 1:15:41

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Trump Goes Bananas 1:25:25

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Quantum barcoding and the future of single-cell analytics 35:21

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Texas Democrats Working Remote 1:08:21

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How Many Nobel Prizes Can Trump Win? 1:39:55

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Will Trump & Netanyahu Let Gaza Starve? 1:42:34

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Stephen Colbert, South Park, and Donald Trump’s War Against the Media 1:02:30

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CTRL-F 'Trump' in the Epstein Files 1:25:34

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Simplify your science ― why 1-step RT-PCR is a game changer 11:24

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An Obama Arrest a Day Keeps the Epstein Files Away 1:31:44

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Trump's Secret Epstein Letter Revealed 1:30:28

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Trump Wants You To Stop Talking About Epstein 1:16:06

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Mark Cuban Wants Democrats to Stop Whining and Do Something 1:24:56

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Trump's Flailing Goon Squad 1:34:17

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No nucleus, no problem – platelet biology and scientific communication 30:12

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MAGA Revolts Over Epstein List Reversal 1:13:13

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GOP Passes Megabill, Betrays Its Own Voters 1:25:27

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Can the Big Beautiful Bill Be Stopped? 1:07:29

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Are RFK Jr. & MAHA Coming for Your Vaccine? 1:02:44

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Hot Zohran Summer 1:13:39