Best Rhetorical Answers Podcasts (2025)

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Inflammatory rhetoric continues after Charlie Kirk's murder & Am I Wrong? 36:45

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Chad opens the hour with a conversation about politics in America today and his issues with President Trump's comments blaming political violence solely on the left before the mood is lightened with a visit from the Am I Wrong? Committee spokesman.

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School photos are a scam and Vikings fans have been blessed by the team's schedule. Am I Wrong? 13:54

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The Am I Wrong? isn't happy about being summoned a day earlier than usual for their weekly resolutions but Dave still leads us through some opinions on school photos, the Vikings early season schedule, downtown parking and complaining from Ben & Jerry.

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Even immediately after the Charlie Kirk murder, our political rhetoric was at times grotesque 22:51

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Chad reacts to President Trump's comments yesterday blaming political violence on the left and several others who spoke out in disgusting ways following the seemingly politically motivated murder of Charlie Kirk.

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BONUS: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: A Nation Mourns, A Movement Rises 56:57

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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your …

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Matthew Coller, 9/11 memories & how America has changed 36:10

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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad to talk about Vikings to open the hour before a conversation about the lasting memories from the 9/11 attacks and where America has gone over the last 24 years.

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Matthew Coller discusses the good and bad from JJ McCarthy in week 1 and what to expect against Atlanta 13:48

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Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins Chad to talk about JJ McCarthy's performance in his debut for the Vikings in Chicago, what went well, why his struggles weren't as bad as they seemed, and what to expect Sunday night against Atlanta in the home opener.

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What are your lasting memories of 9/11 and how has America changed since the attacks? 17:09

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Chad looks back at 24 years since the September 11th attacks, how our country responded then, and what America has become today.

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James Gagliano & Major Garrett 40:51

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Chad's opening hour focuses on the murder of Charlie Kirk over interviews with former FBI agent James Gagliano and Major Garrett of CBS News.

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Major Garrett speaks on his fears for America given recent political violence 17:25

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Major Garrett of CBS News joins Chad with reaction to the murder of Charlie Kirk, other recent political violence in America, and his fears for the country as violent acts continue in place of peaceful political debate.

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James Gagliano explains how the FBI is working their search for Charlie Kirk's killer 14:21

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Retired FBI agent James Gagliano is with Chad to discuss the murder or Charlie Kirk and how the FBI is orchestrating the manhunt for the shooter.

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ON DEADLINE: 'America is broken:' Charlie Kirk's shooting is the latest escalation in shocking political violence across the US 37:36

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Charlie Kirk was a flashpoint, a man with a giant platform who introduced young people across the United States to politics. And he was shot in the throat while speaking on a Utah campus. Here are views on what happened and where we go from here from Audacy's newsrooms across the country.

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Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA Founder, Dead at 31 after Utah Campus Shooting 12:14

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Chad reacts to breaking news of conservative activist Charlie Kirk being shot at a college speaking event 16:25

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Chad speaks about another likely politically motivated shooting in America, what we know about the event where Charlie Kirk was shot, and once again some of the early reaction from people using the shooting to push their own political agenda.

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Tom Hauser, Kaprizov turns down a huge deal & Charlie Kirk shot 37:27

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KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to review his marathon run in Sydney, Australia and share why all signs point to Governor Walz announcing a run for a third term very soon. Later, Chad reacts to a report that Wild star Kirill Kaprizov turned down a massive contract offer from the team. Plus, Chad reacts briefly to news that conserva…

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You can't blame Wild fans for panicking over Kaprizov reportedly turning down a massive deal 12:09

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Reports today say that Wild star Kirill Kaprizov turned down what would have made him the highest player in NHL history. Is it time for Wild fans to panic?

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Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage 34:09

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As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on …

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Tom Hauser says all signs point to Walz announcing very soon he will run again 23:11

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KSTP-TV political reporter Tom Hauser joins Chad to talk about Governor Walz preparing to make his announcement on running for a third term, Walz showing he's leaning heavily toward running again, a looming special session on gun legislation and more.

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Putin sending drones over Poland & Rena Sarigianopoulos 37:04

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Chad opens the show discussing why he needs to see a strong response from President Trump in reaction to Russian drones flying over Poland yesterday. Later, Rena Sarigianopoulos joins for her weekly visit.

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How will Rena Sarigianopoulos, Czar of Seat Encroachment, rule regarding larger people an additional airplane seats? 13:53

31m ago13:53

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Southwest Airlines is tightening up rules regarding large passengers on their planes and offering free extra seats to those who cannot fit into a single seat. How does Rena Sarigianopoulos, our new Czar or Seat Encroachment, rule on the issue of larger folks on flights.

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Will President Trump stand up to Putin after Russian drones were flown over Poland? 23:11

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With Vladimir Putin now flying drones over Poland, will President Trump stand up to him?

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Biden Autopen Pardons are Null & Void plus Fighting Horrific Nigerian Persecution of Christians 33:41

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Biden Pardons & Autopen Controversy The discussion centers on claims that President Joe Biden improperly delegated or failed to personally authorize thousands of pardons and commutations at the end of his presidency. Cruz argues that under the Constitution, only the President can personally make pardon decisions, and if staffers used an autopen wit…

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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Sep 9 2025 1:04:59

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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your p…

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Improving education in America & Jamie Yuccas 33:53

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With a new batch of test scores in America showing declining scores in reading and math, what can be done to improve our education system throughout the country? Chad opens the hour with that discussion and some great caller input before Jamie Yuccas joins for a fun conversation about dreams and the greatest cities in America.…

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What is America's 4th greatest city? Jamie Yuccas joins! 11:06

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Jamie Yuccas joins us to talk about dreams and some of her theories about what happens while we sleep. Plus, if New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are the consensus top 3, why does Jamie place San Francisco as the 4th greatest city in the country?

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What can be done to improve education and test scores in America? 22:46

2h ago22:46

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Test scores for students in reading and math aren't good. What can be done to improve scores and our entire education system?

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Cris Carter & Colonel David Hunt 38:08

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Chad speaks with two excellent guests over the hour. Cris Carter starts us off with talk about the Vikings getting a comeback win in the season opener last night over the Bears before Colonel David Hunt joins to talk about Israel's strikes in Qatar today and more.

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Col. David Hunt calls Israel's strikes in Qatar 'the largest monkey wrench you can find' in the hope for peace in Gaza. 16:59

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Colonel David Hunt joins Chad with talk about Israel's attacks in Qatar today targeting Hamas leaders. Plus, what bugs Hunt most about seeing National Guard soldiers in American cities and President Trump's hope to change the Department of Defense to the Department of War?

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What impressed Cris Carter most about the comeback win in Chicago for the Vikings? 17:04

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Vikings legend Cris Carter joins Chad to share his reaction to what happened last night as the Vikings came from nowhere to shock the Bears with a comeback victory in Chicago.

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An ideal script for the Vikings & Ask Adam Anything 36:42

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Adam Carter joins Chad for the full hour with two segments of reaction to last night's Vikings victory and fun with Ask Adam Anything.

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What song would you like your belly button to sing on loop? Ask Adam Anything! 14:08

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Questions ranged from the serious to the absurd, but all of them are good, as Adam Carter joins Chad for Ask Adam Anything.

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Could it have gone any better for the Vikings and JJ McCarthy last night? 22:33

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Adam Carter is with Chad to open the show reacting to the comeback win for the Vikings in Chicago last night to open the season.

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BONUS POD: Comer Wrapping Up Biden Autopen Investigation plus Defense Secretary in Puerto Rico 15:43

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The “Autopen Pardon Scandal” House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced that the committee is wrapping up its investigation into President Joe Biden’s alleged use of the autopen to issue thousands of pardons. Records suggest Biden’s aides, including Chief of Staff Jeff Zients, authorized pardons using the autopen without Biden’s direc…

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Chip Scoggins & Brian Belski 36:12

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Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune joins Chad for two segments of Vikings talk before a conversation with Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets about the state of the US economy.

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After a poor jobs report for August, why is Brian Belski still thinking positively about the US economy? 13:34

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Brian Belski of BMO Capital Markets joins Chad with thoughts on the economy and why, despite of a lackluster jobs report for August, he's still seeing the country going in a good direction economically.

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Chip Scoggins predicts an 11-6 season for the Vikings. Does that include a win tonight in Chicago? 19:04

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What does Chip Scoggins predict for JJ McCarthy and the Vikings tonight and over the season? Chip gave us two excellent segments on the Vikings leading up to tonight's season opener against the Bears in Chicago.

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Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated & Dr. Michael Osterholm 38:19

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Mark Freie joins us for some fun with Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated before a conversation with Dr. Michael Osterholm about RFK Jr. and the fear over how his decisions could cost millions of lives around the globe.

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Parents, get your kids off electric bikes and make them pedal! Ebikes for kids are OVERRATED! 19:41

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Mark Freie joins Chad and Dave from the newsroom for a fun round of Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

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Dr. Michael Osterholm believes decisions being made by RFK Jr. may cost 'millions of lives globally' 13:21

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Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad with direct criticisms and warnings about what RFK Jr. is doing with vaccines and the harm it could cause to public health around the globe.

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Best Minnesota debuts & Metro Transit increasing security 37:45

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With JJ McCarthy opening up the season at QB for the Vikings tonight, Chad opens the show with Adam Carter and a conversation about some of the great and not-so-great debuts in state history. Plus, are you willing to jump back on board Metro Transit trains and busses with the news of increased security?…

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Metro Transit says they are boosting security to increase ridership. Will it work? 16:48

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Chad reacts to the news of Metro Transit increasing security on trains and at stations to help boost ridership numbers. Is this news enough to get you back on trains and busses?

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What are the best debuts in Minnesota history? Right and wrong answers both accepted. 20:57

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With JJ McCarthy debuting for the Vikings tonight in the season opener, what are some of the other great or terrible debuts in state history from any category?

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Reshuffle, Rayner resignation and rift with the unions 28:48

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Angela Rayner’s resignation and Keir Starmer’s subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Why has Rayner’s departure raised concerns among union leaders? Who could become the next deputy Labour leader? And, what does the reshuffle tell us about the direction of travel for the government? Plus, Pippa and Kir…

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Overdiagnosed — How Our Obsession with Medical Testing and Labels Is Making Us Sicker 59:58

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Modern medicine has given us incredible tools to peer inside the body and spot disease earlier than ever before. But with that power comes a problem: the more we look, the more we find — and not everything we find needs fixing. My guest today, neurologist Dr. Suzanne O'Sullivan, argues that our culture of over-diagnosis is leaving many people more …

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Proof that Biden Admin Targeted Christians plus Tucker Spirals Out of Control 33:55

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Alleged Targeting of Christians by the Biden Administration The discussion focuses on a task force created under former President Trump, chaired by Attorney General Pam Bondi, which claims to have uncovered numerous instances of anti-Christian bias within federal agencies during the Biden administration. The report accuses agencies like the Departm…

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What’s feeding the rise of Reform? On the road in Birmingham 36:21

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John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage’s party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to [email protected]. Help support our independent…

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Pritzker "Nothing to see here" on Chicago Crime, the Clean DC Act & Narcos in New England Week In Review 34:09

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Criticism of JB Pritzker (Governor of Illinois): The speakers argue that Pritzker downplays violent crime in Chicago despite high murder rates. They compare his leadership to officials in Mexico who claim progress while cartels commit violence unchecked. Broader critique of Democrats: Democrats are portrayed as favoring criminals over victims, igno…

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Who We Are-Dems Abandon God & the Declaration of Independence plus Cartels in every Community in America 34:21

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Debate on the Source of Rights The episode opens with criticism of Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who argued in a Senate hearing that constitutional rights come from the government rather than from God. Cruz frames this as a radical departure from America’s founding principles, citing the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson’s writings. …

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Is this the best we can do? 35:36

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Rochelle Olson from the Minnesota Star Tribune joins Adam Carter (in for Chad Hartman) for Cheers & Jeers. Much of the conversation is focused on the aftermath of last week's mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School. They open the conversation about her column from earlier in the week about criticizing those opposed to any sort of new gun …

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According to Adam Carter, Lindsey is mostly right today 16:57

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Lindsey Brown leads the Am I Wrong segment with Adam Carter who is in for Chad Hartman. Topics include touch tunes, effective jingles and food safety.