Best Week In Irrelevance Podcasts (2025)

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Indonesia confident in strengthening energy cooperation with Russia — Bahlil Lahadalia | RT exclusive 14:35

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In an exclusive interview with RT, Indonesian Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized the deep-rooted energy ties between Indonesia and Russia, founded on mutual trust and technological cooperation.By RT

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Ukrainian intelligence presence in South Africa raises concern — Carl Niehaus 11:43

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Carl Niehaus, South African MP of EFF party, expressed concern over Ukraine’s growing intelligence presence in South Africa, accusing a coalition partner in the government of using its position to facilitate cooperation with Ukrainian security services.By RT

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RT is telling the truth, and that is why they fear you — Errol Musk 26:28

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Errol Musk, businessman, reflects on why Western governments fear RT — praising the channel for speaking the truth when others spread 'blatant untruths'. He says people are waking up and turning to RT to hear what mainstream media won’t tell them.By RT

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Privately Forcing Path of Exile Comparisons 1:23:35

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Welp! We're almost finished our 3.26 private league (Path 1) and it's only natural to compare games when you jump from one game to another. So this episode is all about our builds, hardcore deaths, and comparisons between GGG's games. We hope you're enjoying our Path of Exile 1 PL, if you're playing, and the same wishes towards any of your PoE 2 ex…

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What We Learned Live: Reactions following Ohio State's 34-0 win at Wisconsin 1:11:57

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Ohio State was dominant on both sides of the ball during the Buckeyes' 34-0 win at Wisconsin on Saturday. Our postgame podcast, What We Learned Live, has reactions from host Dave Biddle, plus guests Jonah Booker, Heath Schneider, Patrick Murphy and Steve Helwagen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy…

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The fact that RT is so heavily sanctioned shows influence — Seyed Mohammad Marandi 16:01

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Seyed Mohammad Marandi, professor of University of Tehran, notes that Western censorship of the channel only proves its growing influence and the power of alternative perspectives in global media.By RT

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Western media never explain the root causes of Ukraine — Richard Gluck 9:15

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During a discussion marking RT’s 20th anniversary, Richard Gluck, Slovak PM, shared his thoughts on the Western media landscape and the importance of alternative voices. He highlighted how mainstream outlets often repeat the same narratives on Ukraine while ignoring key facts — and praised RT for offering a different perspective.…

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Banning RT is wrong, Europe’s gone insane — Lara Logan 16:39

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RT speaks with Lara Logan, journalist and war reporter. Lara discuss media freedom and double standards — why Russian outlets face bans while Western media spread bias. They call out censorship, 'fake news', and political control over information.By RT

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Vladimir Putin and RT editor-in-chief speak to Russian war veterans 3:51

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RT correspondent Igor Zhdanov reports on Vladimir Putin and RT’s editor-in-chief meeting veterans of the special military operation and their families on RT’s 20th anniversary.By RT

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Unlike other channels, RT doesn’t presume its viewers are brainless — Errol Musk 0:46

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Errol Musk, businessman, congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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RT is balanced, makes you think, and pushes no agenda — Shazia Ilmi 1:08

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The national spokesperson of India's BJP party, Shazia Ilmi congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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RT America had more viewers than CNN — more room, more debate — Cynthia McKinney 1:31

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Cynthia McKinney, American politician congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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RT helps us break the information blockade and reach the world — Tatyana Moskalkova 1:04

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Tatyana Moskalkova, Russian human rights commissioner, congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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Thanks to RT, people in Donbass were finally heard — Denis Pushilin on 20 years of RT 1:39

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Russian Donetsk People’s Republic Head congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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No one can imagine the world today without Russia Today — Maria Zakharova on 20 years of RT 1:53

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FM spokeswoman Maria Zakharova congratulates RT on its 20th anniversary.By RT

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Ohio State-Wisconsin predictions | Buckeyes' offense 'playing possum?' 36:19

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It is Friday and that means Jonah Booker on the Bucknuts Morning 5. JBook and Dave Biddle give predictions for tomorrow's Ohio State at Wisconsin game, discuss whether OSU's offense is "playing possum" and trying not to show too much, take a look around the world of college football and much more. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To lear…

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People tuned in to RT because it was more believable — Cynthia McKinney on 20 years of RT 19:01

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Former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, once a presidential nominee for the Green Party, joins RT in Moscow to discuss media freedom, Western censorship, and RT’s 20-year journey.By RT

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Inland Visions | Russia’s Far East: Walk on the Wild Side 23:25

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Inland Visions ventures into the Primorsky region — a remote frontier where the taiga meets the Pacific — to track the elusive Amur leopard and taste one of nature’s most surprising superfoods. It’s a journey into a vibrant wilderness with even wilder flavors.By RT

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'Sanctions and tariffs US mainly hurt American citizens' — Eike Hamer 6:24

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RT spoke with Eike Hamer, economist, wirtschaft aktuell business newsletter publisher. He explained that US sanctions mainly fail to hurt Spain, as its economy is closely tied to Germany and still recovering from past financial issues, while such measures mostly impact domestic citizens.By RT

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'We want to enhance our energy sector by cooperating with Russia' — Ko Ko Lwin 0:41

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At Russian Energy Week, Ko Ko Lwin, Ministry of Energy of Myanmar, emphasized interest in developing the energy sector through cooperation with Russia, leveraging its expertise and oil and gas resources.By RT

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'We need Russia because of the expertise' — Monica Ndiliawike Nashandi 0:43

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At Russian Energy Week, Monica Ndiliawike Nashandi, Ambassador of Namibia in the Russian Federation, highlighted Russia’s historical support in achieving independence and emphasized the importance of cooperation in energy, education, agriculture, and mining, noting that Russia is needed for its expertise.…

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'Russia is known for its expertise and industry acumen' — Al-Muatasim Ibrahim 1:14

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At Russian Energy Week, Al-Muatasim Ibrahim, Minister of Energy and Oil Industry of Sudan, highlighted Russia’s high level of expertise and its potential to assist in the reconstruction of the country’s infrastructure.By RT

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'There is room at RT for people who think like me' — Cynthia McKinney 9:20

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Celebrating 20 years of RT! Cynthia McKinney, Former US Congresswoman, 2008 Presidential nominee, talks about how RT provides space for voices and perspectives often excluded from mainstream US media, offering alternative insights that resonate with many viewers around the world.By RT

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'US president may not act as a rational actor' — Cynthia McKinney 7:23

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RT spoke with Cynthia McKinney, Former US Congresswoman, 2008 Presidential nominee, discussed how the US president’s decisions are shaped by multiple pressures, including donors, domestic politics, and international expectations.By RT

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Happy Hour: What's gone wrong with Wisconsin? | Dissecting Ohio State's red zone struggles 45:53

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On this week's Bucknuts Happy Hour, Patrick Murphy welcomes Nick Osen of Badgers247 to discuss why things have gone so poorly at Wisconsin and Patrick dives into the Buckeyes' issues in the run game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht…

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Sanchez Effect | Ukraine, the Gaza War, and Trump's Intentions: Glass Half Full or Half Empty? 52:47

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In the latest episode, host Rick takes us deep into a spirited debate between George Papadopoulos, former foreign policy advisor to President Trump, and Judge Andrew Napolitano, host of the "Judging Freedom" podcast and former New Jersey Superior Court Judge. These two have had a front-row seat to the enigmatic character steering the ship from the …

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'India to buy oil wherever it gets best deal' — Anil Wadhwa responds to Trump 5:00

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Former Indian diplomat Anil Wadhwa, who served as Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, addresses recent comments by Donald Trump claiming that India would halt Russian oil importsBy RT

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'Collusion between political weaponization and media' — Simona Mangiante on Western censorship 7:15

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As RT marks its 20th anniversary, journalist and former EU legal advisor Simona Mangiante reflects on the network’s mission to present all sides of the story — and the growing intolerance toward alternative narratives in Western mediaBy RT

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Reparations must go beyond symbolic gestures — Namibian youth leader Esther Shakela 1:43

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Namibian youth leader Esther Shakela, a member of the SWAPO Party Youth League think tank, says reparations must move beyond symbolic gestures and focus on education, innovation, and fair developmentBy RT

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The hidden sources of forever chemicals 24:30

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As one of the birthplaces of the industrial revolution, the River Mersey in northern England is no stranger to pollution flowing into its waters. Now it's got a new problem: monitoring shows the amount of forever chemicals, also known as PFAS, entering the Mersey catchment area is among some of the highest in the world. In this episode we speak to …

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'Trailblazer' Brown | Everyone wants a piece of the Buckeyes 47:56

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The Dean. The Grand Poobah. Together again. What more could you want? Yep, Bill Kurelic and Mark Porter join forces to talk about the following riveting topics: * Future Buckeye Jamier Brown as trailblazer for Ohio high school athletes. * Ohio State offers son of NFL safety on West Coast. * James Franklin's exit effect on recruiting and current Nit…

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Hacker PalachPro leak exposes 30,000 foreign mercenaries in Ukraine 2:11

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Russian hacker group, Palach Pro, has released what it says is a trove of data revealing that over 30,000 foreign mercenaries are fighting on behalf of Kiev — allegedly recruited through NATO-linked and U.S. private military contractors.By RT

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'It’s a dictatorship against you’: Romanian MEP Diana Sosoaca praises RT’s fight for free speech 18:36

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During RT’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Moscow, Diana Șoșoacă, member of the European Parliament and leader of Romania’s SOS Party, delivered a fiery interview condemning censorship and political repression across Europe.By RT

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Zelensky eliminating those who can pose any kind of danger to his regime — MP Dmytruk 14:40

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Ukrainian parliament member Artem Dmytruk joined RT to deliver a scathing critique of Vladimir Zelensky’s rule — accusing him of authoritarianism, political repression, and illegal actions against political rivals condemned the president’s decision to strip Odessa’s mayor of Ukrainian citizenship, calling it a violation of the Constitution and a po…

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'BRICS is constantly getting stronger' — Shweta Dalmia | Russian Energy Week 1:02

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Speaking at the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow, Indian entrepreneur Shweta Dalmia dismissed Donald Trump’s claim that “BRICS is falling apart.”By RT

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Russophobia hurts Europe — Hungary’s FM | Russian Energy Week 2:12

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At the Russian Energy Week Forum in Moscow, Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that Russophobia is one of the main barriers to Europe’s energy stability — and that EU decisions have prolonged the war in Ukraine instead of isolating it.By RT

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How To Lose An Election, Really Badly 45:33

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As well as knowing how to win an election, the team have plenty of experience of losing them too. For this episode, recorded in front of an audience at the Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, we look at some campaigns that went really, really badly. Sally chooses Neil Kinnock's defeat in 1987, Danny chooses John Major's drubbing …

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'NATO and EU resources are misused to provoke fear of Russia' — Anthony Webber 4:21

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RT spoke with Anthony Webber, political strategist and campaigner, broadcaster and writer. He said Western policies are shifting from dialogue and cooperation to hostility toward Russia, creating tension and fear across Europe.By RT

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'BRICS is in fact expanding' — former Indian envoy Anjali Prasad responds to Trump 5:29

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Former Indian envoy to the WTO Anjali Prasad joins RT to dismantle Donald Trump’s latest assertion that “BRICS nations are dropping like flies.”By RT

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'China will never blink first' | Panel clashes over US tariffs and rare earths 16:35

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Washington calls Beijing’s rare-earth export controls a “sign of weakness” and floated 100% tariffs before walking it back Our panel breaks it down: Victor Gao, Chinese lawyer, academic, and professor at Suzhou University Ajay Dua, former Secretary of the Indian Commerce Dmitry Metsaev, Industry Ministry and international entrepreneur…

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Author Bill Connelly from ESPN on future of CFB | Thoughts on Sayin, 2025 Buckeyes 17:21

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We are happy to welcome in ESPN's Bill Connelly, who recently wrote the book "Forward Progress: The Definitive Guide to the Future of College Football." Bill is also a college football expert and is the inventor of the advanced football metric, SP+. Bill joins Dave Biddle to discuss his new book, what the future of college football will look like, …

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Young writer documents Gaza blockade: 'Israel starved us, food now a memory' 3:52

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Sara Awad, a young writer, decided to document her plight of living in Gaza in a journal, amid fears of hunger and regular loss of lifeBy RT

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CrossTalk | Spectacle over substance? 24:59

1d ago24:59

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Trump got what he wanted – a public relations spectacle in Israel and Egypt. World leaders celebrated him. Will this be translated into peace and the creation of a Palestinian state? This remains to be seen. Promises have been made; will they be kept? CrossTalking with Michael Scheuer, Anthony Aguilar, and Ramzy Baroud.…

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'The President is missing’ — Madagascar MP Mamy Rabenirina on the country’s political crisis 11:22

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Madagascar is facing a constitutional vacuum. The Constitutional Court has declared the presidency vacant after the head of state vanished — and even the Senate has no leader. In this in-depth interview, Rabenirina details how the crisis unfolded — from power outages and water shortages sparking protests, to military involvement, and claims of the …

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Sanchez Effect | Alexander Mckay: '‘Boris Johnson should be regarded as a criminal' 50:31

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On this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick focuses on the Gaza peace deal and the recent leaked documents saying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson received more than one million dollars over his warmongering policies for Ukraine which led to a reported one million Ukrainian deaths. He is joined by Alexander Mckay who is Scotland’s Glasgow-…

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Those who opposed our independence still struggle to accept our freedom – Namibian President 29:45

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RT has exclusively spoken to Namibian President Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah about African independence, relations with West, solidarity with Palestine – reaffirmed at the UN General Assembly – and other issues impacting the world stage.By RT

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Brede flips to Buckeyes | Picking up Penn Staters? 47:00

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Flip an Ohioan committed to North Carolina State? Check. Aggressively target recruits freed from Penn State debacle? Check. Break down video from another super-impressive road win? Check. We write the checks. You cash them. That's how it works here. Please join Mark Porter and Garrick Hodge as we offer Landry Brede updates, updated 'crootin targets…

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Russia charges Khodorkovsky with plot to overthrow Putin in coup 7:27

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RT correspondent Igor Zhdanov breaks down the new charges against Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Russia’s FSB accuses him of plotting a violent coup, creating a 'terrorist organization', and funding Ukrainian militants to destabilize the country.By RT

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The timelessness of vector databases | Pinecone’s Ram Sriharsha 48:16

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With massive context windows and new agent frameworks, do vector databases still matter? Ram Sriharsha, CTO at Pinecone, joins the conversation to make the definitive case that they're more critical than ever. He explains that at the core of all AI is search, and externalizing this function is non-negotiable for security, auditability, and control.…