Best Tea With Nikki Podcasts (2026)

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Marion Cunningham: Late Bloomer, Agoraphobic, Food Pioneer 21:08

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They don't make 'em like Marion Cunningham these days. Food writer, home cook, Fannie Farmer's new incarnation, James Beard’s sidekick, wizard of waffles. Marion was a treasured friend of The Kitchen Sisters, and in 2003, we sat down with her and recorded a long conversation. We've been digging through our archive of late looking for people and sto…

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Why Women Are Taught to Feel Shame in a Codependent Society + How To Break Free | Vanessa Bennett 1:11:00

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Ep 148. Have you ever felt that you have completely lost your identity inside a relationship? Or ever struggled with identifying your feelings until another person either helps you… or prevents you from having to metabolize those feelings altogether? This episode has been a long time in the making. What is codependency really, and how does it tie i…

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Hidden Kitchens World—With Host Frances McDormand 49:07

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Host Frances McDormand leads us through this rich international story collection of land, community and food. From the organic olive groves and vineyards being grown on confiscated Mafia land in Sicily, to secret night clubs embedded in Soviet dissident kitchens. From tales of "cooking dogs" in Medieval England, to the little-known tale of agricult…

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The Keepers—With Host Frances McDormand 55:16

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The Keepers, from The Kitchen Sisters and PRX with host, Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keepers of the culture and the culture and collections they keep…

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The Inspired Unemployed: Manifesting Their Dreams 53:03

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Hi lovers, welcome to Acts of Wellness, A Swisse Wellness Podcast. In this episode, Flex is joined by beloved Swisse alumni: tradies-turned-entrepreneurs and former Swisse Chief Gummies Officers, Matt Ford and Jack Steele from the Inspired Unemployed. These childhood friends rocketed to online stardom in 2019 when they put down the tools and picked…

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How to Develop Your Specific Spiritual Gifts + The Role Your Life's Pain Plays in Your Purpose with Manuela Welton 1:25:37

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Ep 147. Have you ever wondered if pain, shame, or anger is showing up in your life because it's the key to something deeper? What does it actually mean to be an intuitive healer? And how do we learn to hear what our own pain has been trying to tell us our entire lives? This week, Manuela Welton, an energy healer who has spent nearly two decades hel…

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Remembering Marcyliena Morgan - Keeper of the Hip Hop Archive at Harvard 19:09

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Today, we're thinking about Marcyliena Morgan, a keeper extraordinaire, a linguistic anthropologist who founded and championed the Hip Hop Archive at Harvard. Marcyliena Hazel Morgan was born in Chicago, May 8, 1950 and passed away September 28, 2025. We were fortunate to interview her in 2018 as part of the opening story in our NPR series The Keep…

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The Birth of Rice-A-Roni 17:59

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The worlds of a young Canadian immigrant, an Italian pasta-making family, and a 70-year-old survivor of the Armenian Genocide converge in this story of the San Francisco Treat. A Canadian woman, Lois DeDomenico, marries an Italian immigrant, Tom DeDomenico, whose family founded Golden Grain Macaroni in San Francisco. Just after WWII, the newlyweds …

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Bone Music - A Collaboration with 99% Invisible 20:21

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In the 1950s, some ingenious Russians, hungry for jazz, boogie woogie, rock n roll, and other music forbidden in the Soviet Union, devised a way to record banned bootlegged music on exposed X-ray film salvaged from hospital waste bins and archives. The eerie, ghostly looking recordings etched on X-rays of peoples' bones and body parts, were sold il…

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How Childhood Trauma Can Shape Intuition – The Science of Spiritual Gifts | Laura Day 1:13:03

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Ep. 146 Is heightened intuition a gift or a trauma response? Why is it stronger for some than others, and what is the science behind why some people have 'psychic' abilities? Laura Day, world-renowned intuitive and bestselling author of Practical Intuition and her new book The Prism, is diving into why our unique childhood experiences & 'wounds' ca…

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Aggie & Walter Murch — Family, Farming & Filmmaking 33:58

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Lucy and Nikki: Pregnancy Reveals & Party Girl Wisdom 56:51

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Hi lovers, welcome to Acts of Wellness – A Swisse Wellness Podcast. In this episode, Flex gets deep and meaningful with Australia’s favourite babes, Lucy and Nikki. Whether they’re running their cult-fashion label Jgr and Stn, or hosting their chart-topping podcast, this duo always brings the ‘no-filter vibes’ to happy hour. These besties have gone…

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The Shocking Truth About Medical Kidnapping In America. Tea Talk Ep #46 with @m_karlfeldt 2:05:44

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What happens when parental rights, hospital systems, and government overreach collide? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Miste Karlfeldt...an Idaho-based advocate for medical freedom, to expose the shocking reality of medical kidnapping in America. From CPS involvement to vaccine mandates to the quiet erosion of Fourth Amendment rights...…

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How to Turn Your Rock Bottom Era into an Upward Spiral w/ Mayssa Chehata 1:50:42

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Ep. 145 Do you ever wake up with that sense of dread about how much has to get done - that you jump right into work mode? You put yourself on the clock immediately (especially mentally), without stopping to check in with the methods, pace, or unattended needs that might truly support the flow of your day? Do you find yourself not moving enough all …

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The Real Ambassadors — A Jazz Opera for Louis Armstrong by Dave & Iola Brubeck 36:15

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The Real Ambassadors is a poignant tale of cultural exchange, anti-racism, and jazz history. And it's a love story — between life-long husband and wife partners, Iola & Dave Brubeck and their vision for a better world. Appalled by the racist treatment of Black jazz musicians in the United States in the 1950s and 60s, the Brubecks wrote a musical ba…

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The Women's School of Planning and Architecture: Not Only Survive but Flourish 28:05

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The Women’s School of Planning and Architecture, popularly known as WSPA, ran for four summers from 1974 to 1979. You could learn woodworking in the morning and feminist theory in the afternoon, and then let loose and make candy houses in the evening. Childcare was free, tuition was minimal, and the locations were scattered throughout the country, …

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152. The Tea with Bri and Jam M 1:03:45

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Bri sits down with Jam (pronouns: she/they) to 'spill the tea' about the nuances of honesty and why it can be hurtful yet liberating at the same time, the cost of being truthful at work, and how honesty impacts our survival needs, especially QTBIPOC folks. Jam can be found on Instagram at @the.eve.on During this episode, we mentioned: Pet to threat…

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RayGun & Sammy Free: Breaking the Internet and Navigating the Fallout 38:22

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Hi lovers, welcome to Acts of Wellness – A Swisse Wellness Podcast. In this episode, Flex cosies up to the internet-breaking, virally sensational RayGun (Aka Rachel Gunn) and her husband, coach and fellow breakdancer, Sammy Free. Unless you were living under a rock during the entire 2024 Paris Olympics, you’ll know that RayGun took the breaking sta…

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Confused About Your Purpose? 3 Ways to Recognize Your Unique Gifts | OO X Almost 30 1:35:05

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Ep. 144 Do you ever feel like you're behind in life, or like you're living on someone else's timeline instead of your own? Do you have trouble pinpointing your unique gifts or purpose? Krista and Lindsey, my close friends, hosts of the Almost 30 podcast, and authors are breaking down how to navigate hustle culture while still seeing the value in hu…

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151. The Tea with Bri and Nikki H 49:05

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Bri sits down with Nikki Holbrook (pronouns: she/her) to 'spill the tea' about her business, Flower Buds Creative, why businesses need a website and brand, how collaboration plays a huge role when working with a graphic designer, and just being a person online who is trying to grow their business and build connection. Nikki’s business, Flower Buds …

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Kibbe at the Crossroads - Lebanese Immigrants and Cooking in the Mississippi Delta 19:34

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We travel to the Mississippi Delta and the world of Lebanese immigrants, where barbecue and the blues meet kibbe, a kind of traditional Lebanese raw meatloaf. Lebanese immigrants began arriving in the Delta in the late 1800s, soon after the Civil War. Many worked as peddlers, then grocers and restaurateurs. Kibbe — a word and a recipe with so many …

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150. The Tea with Bri and Bri V 1:22:32

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Bri sits down with Bri Vieira (pronouns: she/they) to 'spill the tea' about the complexity of loving someone but letting them go and moving on, navigating grief, and holding space and hope for the future. Trigger Warning: addiction, recovery, mental health, grief, disordered eating, loss of a parent, and caring for a parent with Alzheimer's. Bri ca…

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She Delivered TWINS at Home.... Naturally! Tea Talk Ep #45 with @untamedfarm 1:41:33

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What’s it really like to deliver twins at home...? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ashley (who I greatly admire!) and she shares the raw, beautiful details of her birth!:) We also discussed homeschooling, first generation homesteading and motherhood....Whether you’re curious, inspired, or slightly terrified (lol) her story will inspire w…

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149. The Tea with Bri and Heather P 1:17:50

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Bri sits down with Heather Pavich (pronouns:she/her) to 'spill the tea' about marriage, 75-day challenge, starting a GLP-1, being a nerd, building an online friendship, and so much more. Heather can be found on Instagram at @hpavich During the episode, we discussed: Bonnie Wyrick Mochi Health - Use my code "5POT1I"and get $40 off your first month S…

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148. Bri's Tea - Q2 was a doozy 17:36

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Bri sits down for a solo episode of the series she is calling, “Bri’s Tea”, where she shares personal updates, answers questions, gives advice, and things of that nature. In this episode, Bri gives updates about she talks about her four-month hiatus and lets you know what she was up to in Q2 TRIGGER WARNING (TW): disordered eating, diet, weightloss…

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The Honesty Boxes of Scotland 25:36

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“Some people might think that honesty boxes are from the past, from a different age, a simpler age, a more honest age, but I would say they're a future thing as well.” – Mark Cousins Throughout the islands and out of way places in Scotland, along the rural roads, at the end of driveways, out on their own with no house nearby, you'll find fresh bake…

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Luke & Sassy Scott: Brothers, Not Lovers - Fights, Fame & Family Tea 48:58

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Hi lovers, welcome to Swisse’s brand new podcast – Acts of Wellness. In this kickoff episode, our host-turned-couples therapist, Flex Mami, chats up comedic brother duo Luke and Sassy Scott to talk all things wellness, while spilling the tea on some of life’s not so Insta-worthy moments. These brothers (NOT lovers) soared to viral fame when they mo…

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Life-Changing Herbs for Your Dog with Expert Canine Herbalist Rita Hogan 1:53:00

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Ep.143 Have you ever wondered if it's possible to improve your dog or cat's longevity? If your dog is dealing with allergies, hot spots, gut issues, or mysterious behaviors, Rita is truly a wealth of knowledge on pet care that doesn't come around often. Rita Hogan, a holistic canine herbalist and author of "The Herbal Dog", breaks down everything y…

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Hidden Kitchens Texas — Hosted by Willie Nelson 58:47

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Willie Nelson and Dallas-born actress Robin Wright, along with some wild and extraordinary tellers, take us across Texas and share some of their Hidden Kitchen stories. Gas station tacos, ice houses, Chili Queens, Stubb's BBQ, cowboy kitchens, car wash kitchens, space food. With special guests Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Kinky Friedman, Joe Nick Patoski, …

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America Eats - 1930s WPA Chronicle of Food, Ritual and Celebration at The Library of Congress 16:40

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Fish Fries, political BBQs, family reunions — during the 1930s writers were paid by the government to chronicle local food, eating customs and recipes across the United States. America Eats, a WPA project, sent writers like Nelson Algren, Zora Neale Hurston, Eudora Welty, and Stetson Kennedy out to document America’s relationship with food during t…

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How to Overcome Perfectionism & Finally Make Your Art | Carlos Battey 1:50:08

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Ep.142 Here is my invisible string theory. Fifteen years ago, I used to sit in my childhood bedroom and listen to a group called The Jackie Boyz. Cut to 2024, and the universe truly has its way because I'm now releasing my very first album co-written with Carlos Battey, who is now known as Jackie's Boy. This is an episode that has been a long time …

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The National Archives – The What and the Why 28:40

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“From the very beginning the intent was that the American people needed to be able to access the records so that we would be able to hold the government accountable for its actions.” - David Ferriero During the first Trump administration, when access to certain websites and information was being threatened, we started our Keepers series about activ…

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The truth about gender, power and why culture is collapsing. Tea Talk Ep #44 with @ZubyMusic 2:01:56

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What would America look like without masculinity? In this explosive interview, I sit down with Zuby — rapper, author, and unapologetic cultural commentator — to talk about everything from the collapse of traditional values to why the First and Second Amendments are under attack. We dive into gender roles, personal responsibility, faith, freedom, an…

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This nurse was fired for honoring a mom's birth plan. Tea Talk Ep #43 with @badassbirthkeeper 1:37:41

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🔥 She was fired for honoring informed consent. In this powerful interview, Jess — a nurse, mom, and medical freedom advocate — shares her story of standing up for patient rights, pushing back against hospital protocols, and questioning vax mandates. We talk about corruption in the medical system, and what informed consent really means in birth. ✨Fo…

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E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial - The Worst Video Game Ever? 26:17

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Deep within the National Museum of American History’s vaults is a battered Atari case containing what’s known as “the worst video game of all time.” The game is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and it was so bad that not even the might of Steven Spielberg could save it. It was so loathsome that all remaining copies were buried deep in the desert. And it…

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This Interview Will Make You See January 6th Differently Tea Talk Ep #42 with John Harris 2:02:21

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In this powerful and eye-opening interview, I sit down with John Harris — a Christian father and political commentator who was at the Capitol on January 6th. He shares his firsthand account of what really happened that day, how the media twisted the truth, and why this matters so deeply for parents raising children in America right now. We talk abo…

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Unhappy With Your Life? Why You Need to Identify Your Top 3 Values | Dr. Molly Burrets 1:23:49

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Ep 141. Do you know your top five values? Or even your top three? Often, we think we are making decisions based on our values, but we may be unknowingly making decisions based on our fears. This week, Dr. Molly Burrets, a highly regarded licensed clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California (USC), is breaking down th…

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What The Hospital Won't Tell You (But She Will) Tea Talk Ep #41 with @redheadhippielife 1:26:06

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In this eye-opening interview, a hospital social worker and Jesus loving crunchy mom shares what she’s seen behind the scenes of the medical system, why she trusts her gut over the guidelines, and what every mom should know about birth, SIDS, and making prayerful informed choices. Christy's premium natural skin care company, Pure Coeur: Instagram a…

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Radio Pacific - A New Show From KALW San Francisco 52:26

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The Kitchen Sisters are excited to share the first episode of Radio Pacific, a new monthly show from KALW in San Francisco that takes a deep and creative look at the issues facing California and the rest of our country today. The hour-long, monthly program features journalists, writers, and documentarians who are grappling with life in the country’…

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What They Don't Want You To Know About D.C Tea Talk Ep #40 with @TheToddHermanShow 1:57:11

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What’s really going on in Washington, D.C.? In this powerful interview, I sit down with Todd Herman — former RNC digital strategist, talk radio host, and political insider — to talk about the truth behind the scenes of conservative politics. Todd shares what it was like working inside the machine, including his time with the RNC and his experience …

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Life In A Family of 13 (what it's really like!) Tea Talk Ep #39 with @MariaHardman_ 1:53:46

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Follow Maria: Personal and Photography Video Interview: YouTube If you'd like to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nikkiphillippi ♥ YOUTUBE ♥ INSTAGRAM ♥ FACEBOOK ♥ TIK TOK ♥ X Links for Products or Brands I am loving: · CUTE Modest Swimwear, Honeymark: code NIKKI10 for 10% off · The BEST magnesium supplement- BIOptimizers code NIKKIP1…

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Plessy AND Ferguson—Activism and the Fight for Justice and Equal Rights 15:52

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In 1892, Homer Plessy, a mixed race shoemaker in New Orleans, was arrested, convicted and fined $25 for taking a seat in a whites-only train car. This was not a random act. It was a carefully planned move by the Citizen’s Committee, an activist group of Free People of Color, to fight a new law being enacted in Louisiana which threatened to re-impos…

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Rahm Emanuel: I Warned the White House Biden Couldn't Run 55:25

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Tara is joined by Rahm Emanuel to look at what he feels are the past mistakes of the Democratic Party and what needs to change moving forward. They discuss Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection, President Trump invoking antisemitism to defund universities, and Emanuel’s own political aspirations. For more of Tara’s independent journalism, sub…

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Pie Down Here: Listening Back—Alabama Sharecroppers and Communist Organizers, 1930s 37:43

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Pie Down Here — Produced by Signal Hill In the 1980s, when Robin D.G. Kelley was 24 years old, he took a bus trip to the Deep South. He was researching and recording oral histories with farmworkers and Communist Party members who had organized a sharecroppers union in Alabama during the Great Depression. Kelly used those oral histories to write his…

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Maureen Dowd on ‘Claudius' Trump, Whitmer’s Wrecking & Clooney for President? 49:20

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Tara Palmeri sits down with Maureen Dowd to talk about her latest release, Notorious. Their conversation covers everything from Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the shifting dynamics of American politics. Dowd reflects on her decades in journalism, offering a look at Washington’s current challenges and the media’s complicated relationship with figures…

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How Long Will Gen Z Stick With Trump? With Rikki Schlott. 34:56

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Tara starts the pod with some inside reporting on RFK Jr.’s mismanagement of the Dept. of Health and Human Services. She’s then joined by Rikki Schlott from the New York Post to talk about Donald Trump’s standing with Gen Z. They discuss possible breaking points Trump may be testing with young men, shine a light on the current administration’s war …

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147. The Tea with Bri and Dominique B 51:26

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Bri sits down with Dominique Baez (pronouns: she/her) to 'spill the tea' about public service, growing up in and raising her own family in Hamden, and how she is running for mayor in Hamden. Dominique can be found on Instagram at @Baezforhamden. During this episode, we mentioned: Dominique is running for mayor! Haven Beer Company *This episode was …

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Inside the Biden Campaign: George Clooney's 'Morning Joe' Meltdown 26:49

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Tara is joined by author and journalist Chris Whipple to discuss his latest book, 'Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History.’ During their conversation, they focus on the passages that talk about the inner workings of Team Biden during Joe's chaotic 2024 campaign and discuss how the influence of a cer…

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The Inside Story of the Wild Final Days of the Biden Campaign With Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes 37:13

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Tara is joined by NBC senior political analyst Jonathan Allen and senior political journalist for The Hill, Amie Parnes, to discuss their latest book, ‘Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House,’ a behind-the-scenes account of the events surrounding Joe Biden stepping down in the presidential race through the end of Kamala Harris’s unpre…

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146. The Tea with Bri and Ilyse K Part II 1:00:44

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Bri sits down with Ilyse Kennedy (pronouns:she/her) to 'spill the tea' about divorce, dating apps, therapy, Ilyse’s new podcast with her best friend Lindsay, the importance of friendship, grief, the woo-woo stuff, politics, and just yap. Ilyse can be found on Instagram at @movingpartspsychotherapy. During this episode, we mentioned: Ilyse and Linds…