Best Alexander Howard Podcasts (2025)

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Scott Alexander Howard on border-crossings across time 35:42

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Host Michael Tamblyn spoke with novelist Scott Alexander Howard, winner of the 2025 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize and author of The Other Valley. It’s the story of Odile Ozanne, a young girl who lives in a small village in a valley. In the next valley over, in the west, there is an identical village where events from 20 years ago are taking place, and…

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EP:14 From Maritime Worker to Anti-War Journalist: Dave DeCamp's Journey 58:37

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Dave DeCamp, News Editor at Antiwar.com and host of the Antiwar News podcast, takes us behind the carefully constructed narratives that drive American foreign policy and perpetuate endless wars across the globe. What begins as Dave's personal journey from maritime worker to anti-war journalist unveils the profound disconnect between mainstream medi…

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Battlefield despatches: Dego, Q2-1796 1:36:52

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April 1796 - time for another critical chapter in the young Napoleon Bonaparte's legendary Italian campaign, brought to you once again by our Battlefield Despatches dream team. Clemens Bemmann presents; Rick Schneid is our battlefield correspondent; John Gill is with the Austrian command; and Graeme Callister is on Bonaparte's staff to provide the …

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Interviews with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, SenatorJohn Fetterman, Senator Markwayne Mullin, Representative Jasmine Crockett 44:15

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On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Chuck Schumer on whether Democrats will shut down the government. John Fetterman responds to Schumer and discusses whether Democrats can win back the Senate in 2026. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to Trump increasing pressure on the DOJ to investigate his political enemies. Congresswoman Jasmine Cro…

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Antonio Michael Downing's literary journey into the South 49:06

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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with Antonio Michael Downing, author of the 2021 memoir Saga Boy: My Life of Blackness and Becoming, as well as the illustrated children’s book Stars in My Crown. For just about a year now he’s also been the host of CBC’s The Next Chapter, where every week he talks to authors and once in a while an opinionated bookseller, …

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Interviews with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox; Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley 41:19

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash on the latest in the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as well as his appeal to Americans to turn away from political violence. Then, Republican Senator and pastor James Lankford joins Dana to discuss the rise in political violence and what responsibility lawmakers ha…

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From Toulon to the Nile: Rival fleets and the struggle for Mediterranean supremacy 57:25

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Bernie Campbell is joined by Rachel Blackman-Rogers of King's College London and Olivier Aranda of the University of Western Brittany to discuss naval strategy in the Mediterranean theatre in the 1790s, with a particular emphasis on the Battle of the Nile. The episode explores the strategic importance of the Mediterranean for both France and Britai…

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EP:12 [GUEST] Glenn Diesen : Why Peace Advocates Face Censorship 1:01:30

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What happens when a society refuses to entertain alternative perspectives on war? Glenn Diesen, a Norwegian professor of international relations, has experienced this firsthand as he faces relentless attacks for advocating diplomatic solutions to the Ukraine conflict. The war in Ukraine has exposed deep fractures in how Western democracies handle d…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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Interviews with Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo; Doctor Paul Offit; White House Border Czar Tom Homan 44:43

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojos…

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1804-5: What to discuss? 1:45:31

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Yes, it's the planning meeting once again - this is the third go in our festival of bureaucracy, the critical discussion which sees us sort out what each of our main episodes should include as topics for their three segments. The years 1804 and 1805 are exciting times for the podcast, as we actually hit the Napoleonic Wars proper. All roads lead to…

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EP:13 - From Fox News to Judging Freedom: Judge Napolitano's Media Revolution 51:25

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What happens when one of America's most respected judicial minds breaks free from mainstream media constraints? Judge Andrew Napolitano's journey from Fox News analyst to independent media powerhouse reveals the startling limitations of corporate news and the hunger for authentic discourse in America today. With remarkable candor, Judge Napolitano …

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Interviews with White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka; Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar; Ambassador Cindy McCain 43:56

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Brianna Keilar and White House Senior Director for Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka spar over right-wing claims about the prevalence of mass shootings by transgender people. Next, Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins to respond and discuss how her community is dealing with the aftermath of the Minneapolis school sho…

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EP:11 [GUEST] - Scott Horton : The Anti-War Voice 1:07:05

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Anti-war activist Scott Horton pulls back the curtain on how America got locked into its cycle of endless wars—and the political shifts that made it possible. He shares his own political awakening during the first Gulf War, then connects the dots through decades of U.S. militarism that still define our foreign policy today. With sharp insight, Hort…

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Interviews with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel 41:36

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On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts t…

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Episode 48: Q4-1803 - Haiti, free at last 2:21:57

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1803. October… November… December… Three months in which French forces wave the white flag on Saint-Domingue... In Washington the Louisiana Purchase gets a green light from Congress - without working out the detail... And in India a series of defeats for the Marathas force Scindia to the negotiating table. This is episode 48 of the Napoleonic Quart…

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EP:10 [GUEST] Max Blumenthal : Genocide in Slow Motion 59:04

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What happens when one of America’s boldest investigative journalists pulls back the curtain on what he calls “one of the most propagandized societies in human history”? On this episode of the Unfettered Speech podcast, Max Blumenthal joins us to talk about what he witnessed firsthand while living in Israel to research his groundbreaking book Goliat…

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Rob Franklin's upwardly-mobile, downwardly-spiraling Great Black Hope 42:20

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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist Rob Franklin. His debut novel Great Black Hope is about a young man, named Smith, who gets arrested for cocaine possession on his way home from a party at the end of an oppressively hot New York summer. Smith is Black, and he’s queer; he’s also a Stanford graduate and his family back in Atlanta is, as they sa…

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Interviews with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff; Former Vice President Mike Pence 41:26

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On CNN’s State of the Union, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake to discuss what he says was “substantial progress” in the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Then, Trump’s former vice president Mike Pence joins Jake to react to Trump rolling out the red carpet for Putin. Next, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis An…

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EP:9 - [GUEST] James Howard Kunstler - The Fabric of America Is Coming Apart 1:01:33

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EP:9 - [GUEST] James Howard Kunstler - The Fabric of America Is Coming Apart American society is unraveling — and we can’t even agree on what’s happening, let alone why. In this thought-provoking interview, Patrick Sullivan and Luis Diaz-Perez sit down with acclaimed author and social critic James Howard Kunstler to dissect the collapse of our shar…

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Battlefield despatches: Assaye, Sep 23rd 1803 2:11:17

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This episode offers a deep dive into the pivotal Battle of Assaye fought on September 23, 1803, a clash that shaped British dominance in India and forged the reputation of Arthur Wellesley—better known to history as the Duke of Wellington. Host Clemens Bemmann welcomes a special panel to explore the campaign, armies, personalities, and chaos that d…

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From 'Bee: Wild' to the 'Kiss the Ground' Regenerative Agriculture Documentary Trilogy - Highlights 15:03

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"For the last two decades, I've made over 20 films about the environment, starting with oil and carbon emissions. Those films, Kiss the Ground and now Common Ground, talk about how we can stabilize the climate, reverse climate change, grow nutrient-dense food, and help farmers make a profit through biodiversity and regenerative practices and princi…

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CNN Goes on the Road with Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker 42:28

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash travels to Wheeling, West Virginia for an exclusive interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders. They discuss his push to bring his progressive message to red states, the Democratic Party’s struggles with working-class voters, the escalating showdown over redistricting in red and blue states, the situations in Ukraine …

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EP:8 - [GUEST] Ben Cohen : From Ice Cream to Activism - 'Up in Arms' 55:42

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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, is more than just a pioneer of chunky, funky flavors — he’s also a bold activist and outspoken advocate for peace, justice, and democracy. Since launching Ben & Jerry’s in 1978 with his childhood friend Jerry Greenfield, Ben has combined business with purpose, challenging corporate norms and championing progr…

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Timothy Caulfield and The Certainty Illusion - Live at KoboCon 2025! 42:20

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This past spring Kobo held an event for employees called KoboCon. It was an opportunity for the staff of Kobo to share interesting things they're working on and some big ideas they're grappling with. One of those big ideas was how the information ecosystem affects readers, writers, and individuals coming together at work, so we brought in expert ex…

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All About Bees, Soil & Regeneration with Documentary Filmmaker REBECCA TICKELL 1:00:46

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“I didn't really appreciate bees until I became a farmer, and then I started to understand how essential bees are for our food. They pollinate 70% of our food, and that feeds 90% of the world. There's a whole world of insects that creates the color in our food; it's what creates the flavor in our food. It's part of our biodiversity, and it's essent…

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin; Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Former BLS Commissioner William Beach 41:27

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On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s abili…

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Nelson's patent bridge: The Battle of Cape St Vincent, 14 February 1797 1:12:45

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Rachel Blackman-Rogers and Catherine Scheybeler, both of King's College London, join Alex Stevenson for an in-depth look at one of Horatio Nelson's most famous formative battles. The Royal Navy in the 1790s was always going to do well against the Spanish Navy, but it was Nelson's decisive use of initiative - and then the double-boarding to capture …

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EP:7 - [GUEST] Nick Cruse : From Car Salesman to Revolutionary Voice 58:23

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EP:7 - [GUEST] Nick Cruse : From Car Salesman to Revolutionary Voice What happens when a car salesman with a sharp eye for exploitation becomes one of America’s most uncompromising independent journalists? Nick Cruse, founder of the Revolutionary Blackout Network, takes us on his extraordinary journey from Kansas City car lots to becoming a fierce …

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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights 11:20

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“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…

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EP:6 - [GUEST] - Ray McGovern - Inside the CIA: A Truth-Telling Journey 1:00:02

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EP:6 - [GUEST] - Ray McGovern - Inside the CIA: A Truth-Telling Journey Ray McGovern takes us behind the closed doors of America's most secretive agency in a conversation that unravels decades of intelligence service from an insider's perspective. As a former CIA analyst who prepared daily briefings for five U.S. presidents, McGovern illuminates th…

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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Writer CADY McCLAIN 1:06:02

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“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …

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Rep. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, WH Budget Director Russel Vought and Dem. Sen. Mark Kelly 44:05

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Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. Democratic Sen…

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Napoleonic Qs #6: The Royal Navy's PR machine, elite units, Suvorov in 1799 53:31

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Josh Provan is joined by Charles Esdaile and Alex Mikaberidze, with Alex Stevenson and Clemens Bemmann along for the ride, to discuss some military topics in this Q&A episode. Including: [2:00] - The Royal Navy PR machine [10:11] - Elite units of the Napoleonic Wars [22:30] - Suvorov in 1799 [34:00] - Feedback on our battle episodes…

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EP:5 - [GUEST] - Jenin Younes - Tinfoil Tweets and Courtroom Feats: The Fight Against Censorship 47:17

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When Jenin Younes saw government censorship machinery ramping up during the pandemic, she knew she had to act. Once an appellate public defender with "leftish" leanings, Younes witnessed firsthand how questioning lockdown policies transformed her from a respected legal professional into someone whose views were suddenly considered dangerous. Her jo…

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Wally Lamb waded into autobiography for The River is Waiting 43:25

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Host Nathan Maharaj spoke with novelist Wally Lamb, the author of novels including She’s Come Undone, I Know This Much Is True, and The Hour I First Believed. His new novel, his first in nearly a decade, is The River is Waiting. It’s about Corbin Ledbetter, Corby to his friends, husband to Emily and father to twins Maisie and Niko. Corby’s at the p…

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EP:4 - [GUEST] Alexander Mercouris - Free Speech Under Siege : How Europe Lost Its Voice. 1:03:32

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Free speech stands as the indispensable cornerstone of democracy, yet across Europe, this fundamental right faces unprecedented challenges. British political analyst Alexander Mercouris joins us to unravel the alarming patterns of censorship and democratic backsliding sweeping the continent. Drawing from his extensive experience as co-host of The D…

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EP:3 - [GUEST] Ralph Nader : Democracy's Last Stand - A Blueprint for Civic Renewal 49:44

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Ralph Nader delivers a powerful wake-up call about the state of American democracy while offering a surprisingly hopeful path forward. The renowned consumer advocate and political activist doesn't mince words about our current predicament: corporate interests have captured Congress, disconnecting our representatives from the will of the people. Yet…

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, US hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke 42:44

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Senator Amy Klobuchar on why Democrats didn't release the Epstein files during the Biden Administration, Congressman Tim Burchett says Trump's call to release grand jury material in the Epstein case is a "good start." US hostage envoy Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration’s prisoner exchang…

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EP:2 - [GUEST] Aaron Maté : Truth Tellers in a Sea of Propaganda 1:26:19

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What makes a journalist brave enough to challenge the narratives that power uses to justify war? Aaron Maté, our very first guest, exemplifies this rare courage as he breaks down how propaganda manufactures consent for military action around the world. Aaron takes us through the current situation in Gaza, where Netanyahu's government continues its …

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EP:1 - Unfettered Speech : Our Mission - Breaking Free from Corporate Media Control 14:37

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Freedom of speech is under unprecedented attack. From algorithmic suppression to outright censorship, authentic voices face mounting barriers to reaching audiences with information that challenges powerful interests. That's why Integrity Media has launched the Unfettered Speech Podcast. Meet the hosts of Unfettered Speech, Patrick Sullivan & Leonar…

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White House Border Czar Tom Homan, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales 42:46

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over Trump’s immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Next, California Sen. Alex Padilla sits down with Dana to respond. Then, Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales joins Dana amid growing calls for accountability after the deadly floods in his state. Finally, CN…

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Episode 47: Q3-1803 - Enter Wellesley 1:30:46

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1803. July… August… September… Three months in which the Maratha forces are defeated by Arthur Wellesley at Assaye… Hanover becomes the latest victim to Napoleon Bonaparte’s forces… And there’s another attempted uprising in Ireland. This is episode 47 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the British and their sepoys take ano…