Best Tinderbox Podcasts (2025)

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Tinderbox World: Faith, Fallout, and the Road to Global Upheaval 41:33

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In this episode the host opens with urgent news items—an attack on a London synagogue, Keir Starmer’s comments on immigration and anti‑Semitism, and global trends toward social media policing—then connects them to wider concerns about free speech, Bill C‑9 in Canada, and the perceived exclusion of protections for Christians. Mentioned guests and fi…

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/511/ Britain's Tinderbox ft. Lisa McKenzie 1:19:05

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On the UK's working-class unrest. Sociologist Lisa McKenzie talks to Alex and contributing editor Lee Jones about why the country feels like a powder-keg. What's behind protests like Unite the Kingdom? How responsible are far-right agitators? Why are threats posed to women and children such an explosive issue? What is the type of nationalism that i…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Democratic Dysfunction On Full Display + Branding Protest As “Hating America” Is Un-American 1:16:14

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the government shutdown dragging on and Donald Trump disengaged from any real effort to end it, Republicans in Congress are paralyzed — and Democrats risk losing ground the longer it continues. Chuck examines how Trum…

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Interview Only w/ Michael McFaul - Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World Order 45:09

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Chuck Todd for a sweeping conversation about whether the world is slipping back into a pre–World War II world order marked by isolationism, power struggles, and a fading commitment to democracy. McFaul argues we’ve entered a new era of great power competition, with China offering an alternative …

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Full Episode - Democratic Dysfunction On Full Display + Trump, China & The Rise Of A New World Order 2:04:23

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the government shutdown dragging on and Donald Trump disengaged from any real effort to end it, Republicans in Congress are paralyzed — and Democrats risk losing ground the longer it continues. Chuck examines how Trum…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Democrats Won The Argument Over The Shutdown…And Should End It + America Will Need New Political Guardrails After Trump 1:07:00

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Chuck Todd examines the mounting political and institutional strain as the government shutdown drags on — and why Democrats may need to declare a partial victory just to move forward. The episode explores how Trump’s rise has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the American system, from unchecked profiteering and politicized justice to the growing enta…

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Full Episode - America Will Need New Political Guardrails After Trump + The Huge MISTAKES Democrats Have Made In The Trump Era 2:03:37

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Chuck Todd examines the mounting political and institutional strain as the government shutdown drags on — and why Democrats may need to declare a partial victory just to move forward. The episode explores how Trump’s rise has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the American system, from unchecked profiteering and politicized justice to the growing enta…

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Interview Only w/ Tom Bonier - The Huge MISTAKES Democrats Have Made In The Trump Era 52:25

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Chuck Todd sits down with veteran Democratic strategist and data expert Tom Bonier to unpack one of the biggest political mysteries of the Trump era: why Democrats are losing voter registrations—and how the GOP got so good at winning them. From the fallout of the Bernie-Clinton primary to the brand erosion under Biden, Bonier traces how Democrats’ …

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Las Semillas 47:02

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In Puerto Rico, centuries of colonial rule have uprooted local food systems. Currently, the island imports around 85% of its food. But in the wake of Hurricane Maria and other catastrophic storms, the fragility of that dependence—and the urgency for food sovereignty—has come sharply into focus. Out of this reckoning has emerged a new generation of …

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EP.757 The Real Great Reset: AI, Empire, and the New Technocracy 42:44

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Host Jeff of Right On Radio dives into a wide-ranging episode examining recent geopolitical shifts — including the new peace plan for Israel and Gaza — through the lens of history, faith, and contemporary tech. He reviews parody clips and commentary, unpacks the idea of a “Great Reset” that’s evolving from climate narratives into AI-driven technocr…

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Full Episode - Trump Has Weaponized Every Part Of Government + Will Trump’s Tariffs Drive The Economy Into Recession? 2:09:37

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Chuck Todd breaks down the latest political and global chaos as the government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight—because, as he puts it, “nothing moves without Trump.” From Trump’s trade threats against China and his transactional diplomacy in the Middle East to Netanyahu’s political freefall in Israel, the episode examines how American…

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Interview Only w/ Mark Zandi - Will Trump’s Tariffs Drive The Economy Into Recession? 45:36

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Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck Todd to assess an economy that looks strong on paper—but feels weak for most Americans. While the top third of earners are doing well, lower-income households are tightening their belts as consumer spending slows and job creation stagnates. Zandi warns of a 30–40% chance of a recession by 2026, citing …

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Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Has Weaponized Every Part Of Government + US Has Lost Moral Authority On World Stage 1:23:19

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Chuck Todd breaks down the latest political and global chaos as the government shutdown drags on with no resolution in sight—because, as he puts it, “nothing moves without Trump.” From Trump’s trade threats against China and his transactional diplomacy in the Middle East to Netanyahu’s political freefall in Israel, the episode examines how American…

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/515/ State Capitalism Is Now ft. Ilias Alami 1:14:14

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On the weakness of state and capital – and their fusion. Ilias Alami joins Alex and Lee to talk about his essential co-authored book, The Spectre of State Capitalism. Why is state capitalism not just a China story, but is global? What does the rise of state capitalism tell us about the health of contemporary capitalism? How did globalisation and st…

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EP.756 1 Corinthians Chapter 1- Having All Knowledge 1:17:15

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Devil in the Details: Gaza Peace Deal, AI, and Biblical Truths 53:54

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In this wide-ranging episode (aired 10/10/2025) the host opens with the show’s signature “Word on Word” segment—comparing Proverbs 19:20–21 and John 10:10—and invites listeners to weigh which passage resonates most. From there he shifts into a deep, skeptical look at the newly announced Gaza peace deal: why the crowds and celebrations may be mislea…

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Chuck’s Commentary - The Shutdown Has Become A Choice + Trump’s Showdown In Chicago 1:09:58

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As the government shutdown stretches on, Chuck Todd breaks down how both parties are calculating the political costs — and why Democrats may have already achieved what they wanted. With air travel disruptions mounting and healthcare debates pulling in new Republican attention, the public’s patience is wearing thin. Meanwhile, tensions between Trump…

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Interview Only w/Paul Glastris - Why America’s Colleges Are FAILING Their Students 1:00:30

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Chuck Todd sits down with Washington Monthly editor-in-chief Paul Glastris to unpack how America’s college ranking system went off the rails—and how it’s warping higher education itself. Glastris argues that U.S. News & World Report rewards wealth, not value, pushing schools to chase prestige over affordability and teaching quality. He highlights B…

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Full Episode - The Shutdown Has Become A Choice - Trump’s Showdown In Chicago + Why America’s Colleges Are FAILING Their Students 2:13:42

7d ago2:13:42

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As the government shutdown stretches on, Chuck Todd breaks down how both parties are calculating the political costs — and why Democrats may have already achieved what they wanted. With air travel disruptions mounting and healthcare debates pulling in new Republican attention, the public’s patience is wearing thin. Meanwhile, tensions between Trump…

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When Truth Is a Joke: The Jester Archetype and Media Deception 54:50

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On this Wednesday edition of Right on Radio (October 8, 2025), hosts Jeff and John open with their regular Word on Word segment and welcome guest John Brisson from "We've Read the Documents." The episode centers on the provocative theme of the "jester archetype"—how theatrical, humorous or over-the-top personas in Freemasonry and alternative media …

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Interview Only w/Adam Bonica - Scamming Grandma: The Corrupt World Of Political Fundraising 59:59

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In this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck sits down with Stanford political scientist Adam Bonica to unpack the dark underbelly of political fundraising. Bonica reveals how the Democratic consulting firm Mothership Strategies helped shape modern campaign fundraising — and how their tactics, often resembling internet scams, have extracted hundred…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Nobody “Wins” A Shutdown + Israel’s Popularity With American Public + Top 5 Governor’s Seats Most Likely To Flip 1:05:01

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Chuck Todd breaks down the political fallout as the government shutdown begins disrupting air travel—and both parties claim they’re “winning.” He argues that when politicians are upending people’s lives, no one is really winning. The conversation turns to Israel, where Prime Minister Netanyahu faces deepening domestic backlash and a loss of interna…

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Full Episode - Nobody “Wins” A Shutdown + Israel’s Popularity With American Public + Scamming Grandma: The Corrupt World Of Political Fundraising 2:06:45

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Chuck Todd breaks down the political fallout as the government shutdown begins disrupting air travel—and both parties claim they’re “winning.” He argues that when politicians are upending people’s lives, no one is really winning. The conversation turns to Israel, where Prime Minister Netanyahu faces deepening domestic backlash and a loss of interna…

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The Rocks 40:50

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North Cove, Washington, more commonly known as Washaway Beach, was once experiencing the fastest erosion along the Pacific coast. For decades, homes in the surrounding rural community had fallen into the ocean due to increasingly powerful winter storms. That is, until a neighbor defied conventional engineering practices and dumped a pile of rocks o…

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EP.755 Communion for America: Gnostic Roots, Modern Deception, and Why You Should Be Alarmed 1:26:38

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/514/ The Expressway World ft. Richard Williams 59:29

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Interview Only w/ OKC Mayor David Holt - How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray 53:10

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins Chuck to talk about why mayors often stand apart from the hyper-polarized world of national politics. With no partisan primaries to cater to, Holt argues that mayors are forced to be pragmatic and bipartisan—because when city leaders fail, the public notices quickly. He des…

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Full Episode - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors + How America’s Mayors Stay Above The Political Fray 2:10:42

10d ago2:10:42

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the blame—but why it’s not an automatic win for Democrats. He breaks down the political incentives that keep both sides digging in, Trump’s efforts to punish his own voters in blue states, and the growing r…

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Chuck’s Commentary - No Incentive For Congress To End Shutdown + Trump Wants A Violent Confrontation With Protestors 1:13:37

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck examines the second week of the government shutdown, explaining why Republicans are taking most of the blame—but why it’s not an automatic win for Democrats. He breaks down the political incentives that keep both sides digging in, Trump’s efforts to punish his own voters in blue states, and the growing r…

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His Excellency’s Summons: Is Washington Preparing for a Reckoning? 43:35

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Host Jeff opens this Sunday broadcast with the show’s signature mix of Scripture and geopolitical analysis — starting with the Word on Word game (Psalm 4:8 vs. Isaiah 55:6) and moving quickly into a wide‑ranging briefing on domestic and international developments. He explains why a single photo from a state visit and repeated uses of the phrase "hi…

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EP.754 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Perseverance 55:34

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Interview Only w/ Sean O’Brien - Why Union Members Flipped On Democrats & Supported Trump 51:38

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien joins Chuck to talk about the future of organized labor in an era defined by Amazon, automation, and artificial intelligence. O’Brien warns that AI-driven job displacement could be the central issue of the 2028 campaign, and he argues that technology is being adopted without wo…

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Full Episode - How Long Will Shutdown Last + Dems Benefit From Being The “Adults In The Room” + Why Union Members Flipped On Democrats & Supported Trump 2:04:13

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the absurdity of the U.S. government repeatedly grinding to a halt over government shutdowns. He explains why disruptions like TSA slowdowns and flight delays could force a faster resolution, why this standoff likely won’t last beyond a couple of weeks, and how Republicans may try to negotiat…

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Chuck’s Commentary - How Long Will Shutdown Last + Dems Benefit From Being The “Adults In The Room” + Trump’s Crassness Has Infected America 1:10:44

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down the absurdity of the U.S. government repeatedly grinding to a halt over government shutdowns. He explains why disruptions like TSA slowdowns and flight delays could force a faster resolution, why this standoff likely won’t last beyond a couple of weeks, and how Republicans may try to negotiat…

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Interview Only w/ Leland Vitter - Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Growing Up With Autism 52:27

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, NewsNation host Leland Vittert opens up about his personal journey growing up on the autism spectrum, the struggles his family faced, and the lessons that shaped his outlook on life and journalism. From being misunderstood in school and learning to navigate social cues, to the pivotal role his mother played in…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Could A Government Shutdown Backfire On Democrats + Trump’s Outrageous Speech To Military Leaders 1:13:54

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the latest government shutdown and the political brinkmanship that created it. He explores how shutdowns—once unthinkable—have become a partisan weapon, wasting money while allowing leaders like Donald Trump to punish opponents and play to their base. With Democrats at risk of shouldering equal o…

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Full Episode - Could A Government Shutdown Backfire On Democrats + Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Growing Up With Autism 2:07:56

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks the latest government shutdown and the political brinkmanship that created it. He explores how shutdowns—once unthinkable—have become a partisan weapon, wasting money while allowing leaders like Donald Trump to punish opponents and play to their base. With Democrats at risk of shouldering equal o…

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/513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões 47:43

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On the Bolsonaros, Milei and MAGA. Alex talks to Guilherme Casarões, Associate Professor of Brazilian Studies at Florida International University, about Bolsonaro's sentencing, Trump's tariffs on Brazil, and the bailout of Milei. Is the motivation behind the tariffs on Brazil just partisan interest? How has Jair Bolsonaro's son, Eduardo, become poi…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Congress Deliberately Created “Shutdown Politics” + Americans Believe We’re In A “Political Crisis” 1:04:50

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck looks at new polling showing just how unsettled Americans feel heading into yet another potential government shutdown. With 93% of the country agreeing that political violence is a problem and a majority believing we’re in a full-blown political crisis, partisanship has hardened to the point where disagr…

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Interview Only w/ James Bennet - Will American Democracy Survive Trump’s Presidency? 1:04:57

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, veteran journalist for The Economist, James Bennet joins Chuck to break down Donald Trump’s scathing U.N. speech and what it reveals about his worldview: not isolationist, but relentlessly self-centered, with his personal interest framed as national interest. Bennet warns that Trump’s grip on power is existent…

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Full Episode - Congress Deliberately Created “Shutdown Politics” + Will American Democracy Survive Trump’s Presidency? 2:13:13

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck looks at new polling showing just how unsettled Americans feel heading into yet another potential government shutdown. With 93% of the country agreeing that political violence is a problem and a majority believing we’re in a full-blown political crisis, partisanship has hardened to the point where disagr…

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EP.753 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2: When the Man of Lawlessness Rises 52:59

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Join host Jeff Shepherd on Right On Radio for a Sunday deep dive into 2 Thessalonians chapter 2. After opening prayer and a musical intro from DJ Misty B (aka Misty River), Jeff reads and walks listeners through Paul’s warning about end-time deception, the coming “day of the Lord,” and the apostasy that must come first. This episode covers a wide r…

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Vengeance & Salvation: Live Friday — Indictments, Digital IDs, and End-Time Signs 41:50

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Join the host for a high-energy Friday live episode that mixes Scripture, prophecy, and current affairs. The show opens with the recurring segment "Word on Word," comparing Daniel 12:3 and Hebrews 10:30–31 and setting a theme of love, judgment, and divine vengeance. The host shares a personal testimony of relief and praise, reads Scripture, and pre…

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/512/ Reading Club: Middle-Class Dreams & Nightmares 25:31

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On Göran Therborn's article, "Dreams and Nightmares of the World's Middle Classes". The penultimate episode of this block on the middle class, we discuss the differing fortunes and politics of the global North and South middle-classes – as well as ways they may be similar. Subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast Is the middle-class dream increasingly on…

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EP.752 Revealed: The Identity of Mystery Babylon and the End-Times Timeline 41:08

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On this episode of Right on Radio, host Jeff offers a close, verse-by-verse walkthrough of Revelation 17 and surrounding passages to argue that the mysterious "harlot" or "Whore of Babylon" is the city of Jerusalem. Jeff says this instalment corrects and updates ideas from a prior show (episode 735) and promises a Bible-centered case — not conjectu…

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Full Episode - Trump Is Destroying Trust In Law Enforcement + America Is DANGEROUSLY Unprepared For The Next Pandemic 2:12:39

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks how Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has become a political weapon, from targeting perceived enemies like James Comey to sweeping bribery cases under the rug, all while eroding public trust in law enforcement. He explores how Trump’s strategy of framing his own criminal charges as political h…

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Interview only w/ Dr. Michael Osterholm - America Is DANGEROUSLY Unprepared For The Next Pandemic 1:00:19

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Dr. Michael Osterholm, one of the nation’s foremost infectious disease experts, joins Chuck to confront the unsettling reality that Covid-19 was not “the big one.” From SARS and MERS as early warnings to the looming possibility of coronaviruses that are far more deadly than Covid, Osterholm argues that pandemi…

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Chuck’s Commentary - Trump Is Destroying Trust In Law Enforcement + Democrats Need To Take A Position On Mamdani + Economic Warning Signs 1:10:02

21d ago1:10:02

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On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck unpacks how Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has become a political weapon, from targeting perceived enemies like James Comey to sweeping bribery cases under the rug, all while eroding public trust in law enforcement. He explores how Trump’s strategy of framing his own criminal charges as political h…

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Camps, Conversion, and Christian Nationalism — A Hard Conversation with John Brisson 58:06

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You're listening to Right On Radio. Live right in the real world. News, views, opinions, and attitudes — expect frank, sometimes heated, but always candid conversation. In this episode host Jeff is joined by guest John Brisson for a wide-ranging discussion of the last seven days' biggest flashpoints: the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the mixin…

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Full interview w/ Rep. Chris Deluzio - Why We Need To “Trump-Proof” The Presidency 56:57

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Congressman Chris Deluzio joins Chuck Todd to talk about the political transformation of Western Pennsylvania, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a swing district, and the lessons he’s learned since succeeding Conor Lamb. From the hollowing out of factory towns to the rare but pivotal swing voters who decide elections, Deluzio reflects on t…