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Hard Fork

The New York Times

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“Hard Fork” is a show about the future that’s already here. Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Also, for more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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House of Weird

Andrew Carey and Simon Gamack

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Get your weekly fix of the bizarre as Andrew and Simon discuss user submitted paranormal encounters and the week’s weird news. Bigfoots? We’ve got em. Ghosts? You bet! Aliens? Count on it! Subscribe today!
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What a Weird Week

Scotty Horsman

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What a Weird Week is a show featuring the week's weird news stories. Every Friday we do a Weird-News-of-the-Week Top 10 audio podcast, a full shownotes blog, and a video episode. See https://www.shownotes.page or search "What a Weird Week". #Weird #News #Interesting #Stories #Entertainment #Popular #Culture #Fun #TenWeirdThings #weirdnews #weird #news #podcast #comedy #spotify #funny #weirdnewsoftheday #comedypodcast #weirdhistory #journalism #media #whoa #wow #what #saywhat #noway #ohmydays ...
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A comedy podcast hosted by two Fortean Investigators, Ashley Hilt and Tobias Wayland. Weird meets fact on this weekly podcast. Whether you are here for the weekly weird news or here to learn about the stories behind your favorite legends, there is something for everyone. Covering topics rangings from Ufology, Cryptozoology, the Paranormal, the Occult, True Crime, Conspiracies, and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/on-wednesdays-we-talk-weird--598 ...
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The Rachel Maddow Show

Rachel Maddow, MSNBC

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The Rachel Maddow Show airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC, and shortly thereafter in this feed. **SPECIAL TO THIS FEED: The January 6th hearings and corresponding analysis from Rachel Maddow and other MSNBC panelists is also archived here.
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Internet Today

Internet Today

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The Audio Podcast Version of Internet Today, the damn near daily show about what is going on inside the weird world of internet culture. Also, be sure to check our our other shows Weekly Weird News and Idiots Watching Anime
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities - and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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The Gist

Peach Fish Productions

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For thirty minutes each day, Pesca challenges himself and his audience, in a responsibly provocative style, and gets beyond the rigidity and dogma. The Gist is surprising, reasonable, and willing to critique the left, the right, either party, or any idea.
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Lovdev Barpaga is a stand-up comedian based in Birmingham UK he's just produced his first ever podcast where he well indulge in everyday experiences and share his thought's on this covering weird news too what's going on in the comedy circuit give this a listen and do share n don't forget to leave a review x
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Mel & Mr. Smarty Pants

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Two wacky funny guys broadcast a hilarious blend of political commentary, weird news, and stand up comedy. Consistently Madison's top radio personalities in the Isthmus MadFaves reader poll.
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The Two Bobs is a comedy podcast about craft beer and weird news! We appreciate all of our listeners, and would love to hear from you, so be sure to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Untappd! Then leave us a message on our Loyal Listener Line at 530-882-BOBS (2627). Thanks for listening!
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“Kinda Wild” is a podcast for late-night thinkers, DIY dreamers, and messy creatives just trying to keep it together. Known for their unique DIY approach to life, creative couple Emma and James swap hilarious stories from their treehouse... yep, a treehouse - with heart, unhinged humour, and a healthy dose of “WTF?!” Each week, they dive into the wild topics, trends, and tangled ideas shaping the world today. To access the bonus pod, 'Kinda Wild: After Dark' - join us on Patreon at https://w ...
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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always ...
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Pointless Global News

Philzer Productions

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Anchors Tad Flakey and his charming wife Lilibet Flakey, bring you the most pointlessly weird and funny news from around the world, just to put a smile on your face. No fact checking, some is fiction, but most stories are the cold, hard and hilarious (sometimes gross) truth.
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You Didn't Ask For This

Matt Shea and Eric Poch

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Is cereal just soup? When, specifically, is Miller Time? How many times can one "circle back?" Join Matt and Eric every other Thursday as they provide you with deep dives, thorough debates, and unnecessary answers to life's least-pressing questions.Submit yours at [email protected]
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Bittersweet Infamy

Josie Mitchell + Taylor Basso

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Episode 133 coming as soon as it's finished! Storytellers and best friends Josie Mitchell and Taylor Basso share the stories that live on in infamy: the strange and the familiar, the tragic and the comic—the bitter and the sweet. New episodes (usually) every other Sunday on the 604 Podcast Network! Support the show: ko-fi.com/bittersweetinfamy
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True crime meets truly bizarre. Crime news, haunted lore, and Florida Man chaos — unfiltered and slightly unhinged. Shadow Chat Sessions is the off-the-rails companion to Dark Dialogue — where unsolved mysteries collide with crime headlines, haunted places, and cryptid chaos. One part true crime, one part weird news, and all parts irreverent, this show brings you weekly breakdowns of the oddest, darkest, and most hilarious stories that didn’t make the front page. It’s what happens when inves ...
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The Show with Sam & Joe

Sam Antonioli & Joseph Birdsong

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A totes casual podcast in which Sam Antonioli and Joseph Birdsong talk about entertainment, tech, weird news, music, and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Step into The Escape Pod, the ultimate destination for nostalgia-seekers and pop culture enthusiasts! Join Artist/Comedian and Mayor Dave Badeaux, along with his band of misfit friends, as they take you on a wild journey through the 80s, 90s, and 00s. From classic movies and TV shows to iconic music and fashion, we dive deep into the things that people look back at fondly. And if you're looking for some more current laughs, we've got you covered with our "Don't Tell Scotty" weird news roundu ...
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Each week on Bananas, Kurt Braunohler and Scotty Landes discuss the strange, fascinating and just plain bananas news from around the world. The headlines and weird news are lighthearted, unexpected and always fun. Like the time the delivery robot ran through a crime scene or the lady who took in a stray cat only to find out it was a mountain lion. Or the time Kurt and Scotty drove a butt across the country. Check your local listings because this feel-good comedy podcast often goes on the roa ...
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HuffPost Weird News

The Huffington Post/Panoply

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Weird News is a weekly podcast about all things weird, funny and bizarre. Each week, Buck Wolf, HuffPost's Executive Weird News Editor hosts special guests to examine a different theme.
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On the Bar is Open we cover the fun and weird news and stories from around the world you won’t find on mainstream media. New shows are released every Wednesday and Friday Night. The Castro Files Podcast cover’s bizarre, weird, and scary stories from around the world. Typically released one time a week. Audio streams are available soon after live recording.
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Stay Tuned with Preet

Preet Bharara

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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Weird!

Aaron Lindsey and Craig Underhill

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Bringing you the BEST in Weird News Stories from around the Globe! Delivered to your ears twice weekly, with new episodes published every Monday and Friday. Always Family Friendly...Always FUN!
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The podcast where real talk meets real laughs. Hosted by two brothers Twon and Day Day and their co-host Geo, we dive into everything—life, love, culture, sports, weird news, random thoughts, and all the moments in between. No script, just unfiltered conversations, wild opinions, and good vibes. If you're into laid-back banter, fresh perspectives, and a crew that feels like family, you’re in the right place. New episodes every week—tap in and chill with us!
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EVSN: Escape Velocity Space News

Dr. Pamela Gay, Erik Madaus, Ally Pelphrey

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Get your weekly dose of all that's new in space and astronomy with Escape Velocity Space News. The sky is not the limit, as we bring you the latest scientific discoveries and rocket launches. EVSN is brought to you by the team behind CosmoQuest at the Planetary Science Institute and features hosts Dr. Pamela L. Gay and Erik Madaus, with audio engineering by Ally Pelphrey. EVSN is supported through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/CosmoQuestX.
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This program is created by Andrews McMeel Entertainment and is based off the syndicated newspaper column News of the Weird, created in 1988.We are here to continue this weird tradition and share some of the highlights from the column.
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Italian city will tax the tourists for their visiting dogs as they clamp down on canines. Missouri woman sentenced for trying to fraudulently selling Elvis' Graceland property. City of Aspen to make improvements to Glory Hole Park. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Flo…
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Fear not! For the joy that is the That's Not In A Textbook podcast is finally here! Today you shall learn about a Cocaine Cat, an Evil Vampire Intern, the Bay Harbor Butt Sniffer, and 96 Wet Sponge Face Slaps. In this episode we are joined by my friends Kaden and Alex; taste the visceral crunchiness and tangible surround sound of their microphones.…
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What is the platonic version of the sex euphemism “getting some vitamin D”? Matt and Eric break that down this week before diving into a host of personal questions you've submitted...which almost brought this episode into Oops, All Tangents territory. Join our Patreon! $1/month Access to the YDAFT Discord $4/month Access to the YDAFT Discord 20% of…
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How does common knowledge become… common knowledge? Steven Pinker is a cognitive psychologist and professor at Harvard University. He joins Preet to discuss his latest book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life, about how shared awareness shapes norms and shifts collective…
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Episode 355: That Ain’t No Action Figure – Retro Toy Madness! 🎙️ Fire up the flux capacitor, because it’s time for another round of That Ain’t No Baby! In Episode 355 of the iKnowBadeaux Podcast, Jesse from Play N Trade joins the gang for his first-ever action figure edition of the game, and chaos ensues. The challenge? Decide which wacky toy names…
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This week we're replaying some of our favorite pizza-themed episodes. In this episode from January 2020, a bold group of pizza researchers studies how to stretch your pizza budget to get the most pizza, and found that the answer is all about the geometry of circles. Plus: the Cocoa Press is a 3D printer for chocolate, freeing this popular dessert f…
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Welcome to The Bar is Open! If you're reading this you missed out on the Rapture this go around. Some people are pissed! We have a 3I?Atlas update, when will the aliens be here? Did you know people still travel with bones, TSA check in. What is "6 7" your kids keep yammering on about? It's also Spooky Season, so let's check out some Doppelgangers! …
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What do you get when a man tries to run across the Atlantic Ocean in a floating hamster wheel? In this episode, John and Angela kick things off with one of Florida’s finest maritime meltdowns — a man attempting to “jog” to London across the sea in a duct-taped hamster wheel. Then we head straight into Time Cube madness, where one man’s war on scien…
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Laura Spinney joins to discuss her new book Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, tracing the unlikely rise of Indo-European and why most of the world now speaks it. Also, a look at the Dallas ICE field office shooting in the broader context of political violence and how we categorize it. And in the Spiel: Jimmy Kimmel’s comeback monologue, …
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This week we're replaying some of our favorite pizza-themed episodes. In this episode from February 2022, the delicious history of Detroit-style pizza, which got an assist from something else the city is known for. Plus: students in Japan build a system using lasers to scan a birthday cake and then tell the server the exact angle to use to cut slic…
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Jonathan and James ditch the usual lists and build a three-band alignment chart: which Beatles tracks feel most Beatles, Blur, or Talking Heads—and vice versa. Expect spicy picks (from “A Day in the Life” to “Once in a Lifetime”), friendly slander, and a tour of deep cuts like “Strange News from Another Star.” Video version on Patreon for the visua…
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Assistant teacher arrested for using fart spray at the school causing thousands in damages. Pennsylvania bis driver accused of blasting the heat on the school, trying to "cook" the evil children. Doordash driver alerts police to hostage situation based on the suspicious items delivered. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the w…
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President Trump mangles acetaminophen and issues a sweeping “don’t take Tylenol” decree. Are some people truly more attractive to mosquitoes than others? Sadie Dingfelder joins to walk through decades of mosquito studies, from Gambian huts filled with human volunteers to modern lab assays with paraffin membranes, and explains why carbon dioxide, sw…
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Send us a text The podcast where real talk meets real laughs. Hosted by two brothers Twon and Day Day and their co-host Geo, we dive into everything—life, love, culture, sports, weird news, random thoughts, and all the moments in between. No script, just unfiltered conversations, wild opinions, and good vibes. If you're into laid-back banter, fresh…
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Kurt and Scotty talk about a blind woman can see again through her tooth, a Pittsburgh nun chases down credit card thief, Ned the lefty snail needs a mate and a retired Ford worker’s wallet travels 150 miles in engine! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4a61tMk See omnystudio.com/li…
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This week we're replaying some of our favorite pizza-themed episodes. In this episode from February 2023, the story of the first person to order a pizza on the internet, who also happened to be a giant in the tech world. Plus: Anchorage, Alaska hosts the annual Outhouse Races. AppStorey talks with Steve Green about Steve Jobs, The Smithsonian and h…
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Rachel Maddow hosts former Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominiee for president, on the eve of the publication of her new book, "107 Days," to revisit some of the decisions and circumstances that shaped the 2024 election, and to discuss politics and activism in the second Trump term. Rachel shares her impressions of the intervie…
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British scientists discover that tea can be grown on the moon. Fools, I mean people are selling their belongings in anticipation of the upcoming Rapture. Jesus Take the Wheel songwriter dies in a plane crash. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joi…
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Why is President Trump’s recent Truth Social post directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi so dangerous? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the president’s post urging AG Bondi to prosecute political rivals and what it reveals about Trump’s attitude toward his opponents. In the full episode, Preet an…
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The writer-composer behind the viral Slam Frank (an Anne Frank musical staged as if by the most social-justice-forward regional theater) explains why he pushes rules to their reductio ad absurdum and why “art should lift up the people who are beneath me.” Fox walks through a contentious table read, a Change.org backlash, and the joy/rage of craftin…
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The Two Bobs episode 291 for Monday, September 22, 2025: What are The Bobs drinking? Rob enjoyed an Orange Creamsicle from Collective Arts. https://untp.beer/dQ3xK Robert had a Fluffer Nutter from Abita Brewing. https://untp.beer/r9xV3 Follow us on Untapped at @RobFromTTB and @lowercaserobert or we’ll hire a hooker to have sex in your yard. The NFL…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode 188 – Unexpected Caller This one didn’t go to plan... and that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. Lovdev hits record with very low energy – but stick around, because things escalate fast. Also in this episode, Lovdev receives a phone call for the very first time during his recording – and the unexpected caller? A fellow comic. …
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This week we're replaying some of our favorite pizza-themed episodes. In this episode from May 2021, the inside story of Charles Entertainment Cheese (yes, that's his real name), the only mouse anyone ever wanted to see in a pizza place. Plus: the past meets the future in 1905, when a film crew documents the funeral of the last known veteran of the…
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This week Devo is sharing some fruit from the Smogberry tree, mmmm, yummy! Meanwhile, Jeff Whitmire is battling giant bugs, Dino-Mike is exploring alternative career options, and the Marsh Family is dealing with an outbreak.1. "The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati" by Jeff Whitmire2. "Only Fan on OnlyFans" by Dino-Mike3. News of the Stupid!4. "Measles…
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Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by Matthew Billy and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image: Francesco Carta Fotografo/Getty Images. If you hav…
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This week we flap our way into one of America’s creepiest urban legends: the Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Was it a giant bird, a government experiment gone wrong, or a harbinger of doom? Between glowing red eyes, collapsed bridges, and small-town hysteria, this one’s got it all. We cover the original 1966 sightings, the chaos that foll…
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This week we talk about cruise ships, Labubus, balcony fears, big city transit, Project Runway, and mullets. Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoe Favorite things: Project Runway - Season 21 Cheap Irish Homes Hosted on Acast…
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It’s the Saturday show. One from the week, one from the vault. First, a look at JD Vance on the mic with Charlie Kirk and the culture wars of today. Then, we rewind a decade to my interview with Brian Burrow, author of Days of Rage, on the radical underground and the turbulence of the 1970s. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan…
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Welcome to The Bar is Open! It's Friday and we have some fun! Ever had to hold your dogs' ball sack? The bizarre case of D4VD. A zookeeper was eaten by his pets, A 'Mum' bought goo off of Facebook and now questions her decision. Plus, an intentional snake bite, a drunk raccoon, and a bunch more! Beth is dialing in remotely, so let's have a drink an…
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FLORIDA FRIDAY - Floridaman kills his roommate for not bringing drugs to the football party. Florida woman punches an alligator to save her puppy. Floridaman in scuba diving suit robbed a floating restaurant and swam away with the cash. Florida woman bites a pit bull to save her own dog. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the …
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Dartmouth's Brendan Nyhan explains why headline-grabbing polls inflate support for "partisan violence" and how careful survey design finds under 10% backing for felony-level force, far less than in many democracies. He traces how elite cues shape perceived threats and warns against pretextual crackdowns. Also: a look at Jimmy Kimmel's removal and a…
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What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes! See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made new…
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This week, we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, freedom of speech and the terrifying new reality of extremely online violence. Then The Times’s David Yaffe-Bellany brings us inside the blockbuster New York Times investigation into a $2 billion investment in Trump’s crypto company World Liberty Financial and a controversial deal to send the…
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National Cleanup Day is tomorrow, so we'll tell you about a young person in the UK who’s made pretty much every day a cleanup day: Nadia Sparkes, who’s now known as “Trash Girl.” Plus: starting tomorrow in Rapid City, South Dakota, it’s the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival. 'Trash Girl' Nadia Sparkes moves schools over bullying (BBC) The Great Downt…
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; a Toronto senior falsely accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk a Toronto elementary school teacher who played the Charlie Kirk video to her students Grand Theft Ribfest: British Columbia a mayoral…
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Samsung smart refrigerators will play on-screen ads to users during breakfast. Man is charged with tunneling into his upstairs neighbor's apartment after having disagreements. Drug dog visits a middle school in Louisiana, drug dog sniffs a teacher, drug dog finds cocaine. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird new…
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Michael A. Cohen and Jamie Kirchick discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination and the immediate retreat to priors — who’s weaponizing grief, what counts as incitement, and whether “fascistic” vs. “authoritarian” language clarifies or inflames. Plus, the TikTok law end-run and why process crimes don’t move voters the way visible force does. In Goat Gri…
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