Best David Whitaker Podcasts (2025)

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Interviews with Speaker Mike Johnson; Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen; Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe 43:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, House Speaker Mike Johnson joins Jake to discuss the looming government shutdown and what will be on the table when Trump hosts Democratic leaders at the White House. Jake also presses Johnson over the Comey indictment and Trump publicly pressuring the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. Then, former…

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20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26. 1:57:45

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In our first Hour, Author Robert J. Sawyer revisits his visionary WWW trilogy and shares his thoughts on AI today and tomorrow. Hour 2: Tech roundtable on the latestiPhones, AirPods, and iOS 26 features—what’s new, exciting, and worth knowing before you upgrade.Sponsored by BITS

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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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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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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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E:68 The Green Mile (1999): Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse: Sci fi, Sci fi podcast, fantasy 37:57

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The Green Mile (1999): Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper, Jeffrey DeMunn. Heroes of Science Fiction and Fantasy is now a radio show. Freedom 1300 in Texas. The show is on Saturday nights at 7:00pm pst. it starts at 7:06 after nightly n…

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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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20250827 - Main Menu Live - The Ally Solos Glasses, and the New Outlook. 1:58:22

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This month we kick things off with Karthik Kannan From Envision. He comes on to talk to all of us about the new Ally Solos glasses. In the second hour we run an event that took place for BITS members all about the new version of Outlook from Marci Duty. Kayla Bentas from BITS will be on hand to answer your questions.Sponsored by BITS…

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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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Super Habits with Andrew Abela 52:11

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A conversation with Andrew Abela and Robert Luddy on the nature of virtue ethics, human flourishing, and the small, incremental but invaluable steps we should take each day for personal improvement and growth. Andrew Abela is the founding dean of the Busch School of Business and Ordinary Professor of Marketing at The Catholic University of America,…

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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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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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The Joys of Teaching with Tiffany Whitaker 53:29

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In this episode, Winston Brady speaks with Tiffany Whitaker about her experience teaching elementary school at the Thales Academy Wake Forest campus. Tiffany Whitaker is a Franklinton, North Carolina resident, East Carolina University alumnus, and seventh-year teacher at Thales Academy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education…

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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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The Virtue of Justice by Kellie Scripter 20:47

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In this lecture, Kellie Scripter addresses the virtue of justice in the context of a content-rich classical education. A classical education provides students with opportunities to understand virtues like justice by encouraging them to develop intellectual discipline, exercise their moral imagination, and thus establish the patterns by which they c…

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The Virtue of Temperance by Winston Brady 13:33

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Winston Brady, director of Thales Press, addresses the virtue of temperance and why students should cultivate this important virtue. Temperance is the virtue of self-control and moderation, a habit people can achieve by bringing their appetites into harmony with their reason. Winston Brady delivered this presentation at the Conference of Miletus on…

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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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The Virtue of Prudence with Anthony Esolen 14:38

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Anthony Esolen, distinguished professor of the humanities at Thales College, addresses the virtue of prudence. Dr. Anthony Esolen received his A.B. in English Literature from Princeton University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Renaissance English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Esolen has been a professor of literatu…

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The Black Dagger Brotherhood NYC Premiere Q&A 21:04

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Recorded live at The Black Dagger Brotherhood Premiere in New York City on May 29, 2025. In this exclusive PassionPod episode, we're bringing you an exclusive look at the highly anticipated premiere of The Black Dagger Brotherhood in New York City. Recorded directly after the screening, this episode captures the raw excitement, heartfelt reflection…

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The Virtue of Courage from Robert Luddy 19:16

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Robert Luddy, founder of Thales Academy, addresses the virtue of courage and how important it is for students to face their fears, overcome adversity, and take small, practical steps to cultivate this cardinal virtue. Robert "Bob" Luddy is the Founder and Chairman of Thales Academy, Thales College, Franklin Academy, and St. Thomas More Academy, and…

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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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Episode 39 - The Heart of the Brotherhood: Gene David Paulsson as Fritz 32:21

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In this episode of PassionPod, Lauren (Director of Development) and Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) interview Gene David Paulsson, who plays the beloved character Fritz in The Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Gene shares his surreal experience of playing a fan-favorite role & his background as an actor from his early years in Manitoba to his…

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E:67 The Tomorrow War (2021): Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski: A Science Fiction Movie: Sci fi, sci fi podcast, science fiction podcast, sci-fi, sci-fi podcast 41:46

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The Tomorrow War (2021): Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpen, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge. Heroes of Science Fiction and Fantasy is now a radio show. Freedom 1300 in Texas. The show is on Saturday nights at 7:00pm pst. it starts at 7:06 after nightly news. You can stream it anywhere in the world at Freedom1300.com Music: Febr…

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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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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 6 (with J.R. Ward) 30:41

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⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into the season finale (Episode 6) of The Black Dagger Brotherhood (Season 1) with Tosca Musk and very special guest, J.R. Ward. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes i…

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What do Parents Want in a Classical School? 50:50

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Eric Wearne is a Visiting Associate Professor with the Education Economics Center at Kennesaw State University. In line with his work on the intersection of statistics, school choice, and classical education, Professor Wearne conducted a survey of parents with children in a wide variety of classical schools. In this survey, Professor Wearne examine…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear 41:49

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash speaks with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro about the deadly floods ravaging his state. Then, Dana sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy legislation. They also discuss what will happen when Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs ends later this week. Next, Ken…

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Happy 4th of July! 4:08

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A special episode on the history behind the celebrations of the Fourth of July, plus some of the most significant people in American history who have been born on, or departed from this Earth on, the 4th of July.By Developing Classical Thinkers

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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 5 40:11

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In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Five of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juicy details, laughs …

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Episode 38 - Robert Maaser & Olivia Applegate 44:28

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In this episode of PassionPod, Tosca Musk (Founder of Passionflix & Director of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood') & Ali Whitaker (Head of Marketing & Publicity) are joined by cast members Robert Maaser (Wrath) and Olivia Applegate (Beth) to discuss their experiences working on season one. The conversation explores Robert & Olivia's initial reactions …

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Rep. Sen. Katie Britt and Dem. Sen. Mark Warner 41:31

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On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper speaks to Republican Senator Katie Britt about the President's domestic policy agenda as it nears its final vote in the Senate. Democratic Senator Mark Warner slams Republicans for supporting this bill while also what he knows about the state of Iran's nuclear program. Finally Republican Rep. Riley Moore, De…

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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 4 32:51

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⚠️ Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Four of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juic…

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Remembering Julie with David and Dee O'Keeffe 14:35

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The family of Irish backpacker Julie O'Keeffe remember her in this emotional episode on the 25th anniversary of the fire Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Reflections of Memorial Mastermind Sam di Mauro 9:16

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Sam di Mauro was responsible for developing the Memorial to the victims of the Palace fire. On the 25th anniversary he reflects on the work he created Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob Jansen Returns to Childers 25 Years On 15:43

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Dutch backpacker Rob Jansen escaped the Palace Hostel fire. He has returned to pay his respects and say thank you to the local community on the 25th anniversary Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chat With Good Friend of Sebastian Westerveld and Adam Rowland - Daiman McIntyre 17:24

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Daiman McIntyre met Seb and Adam as young backpackers in early 2000. In this episode he returns to Childers for the first time in 24 years and reflects on his time spent with his travel buddies Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Childers Fire Fighters Bob Winkelmann & Hayden Whitaker 15:56

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Bob Winkelmann & Hayden Whitaker were the first-responder fire fighters when the Palace Backpacker Hostel was set alight. 25 years on they sat down to reflect on that night, the work required to put out the blaze and the efforts to get people out of the building. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Dem. Sen. Adam Schiff and Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton 42:30

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On CNN's State of the Union, Kasie Hunt speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the aftermath of the U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Democratic Senator Adam Schiff speaks about the congressional response to President Trump’s order to strike Iran arguing the action was "not constitutional." And Trump's former National Security Adv…

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Creator of "The Palace" Stage Production Rod Ainsworth 13:10

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The Childers community has long been applauded and celebrated for how it responded in the wake of the fire at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in June 2000. Those efforts are now the inspiration behind a musical stage production which will be performed during the 25th anniversary commemorations. Its creative director Rod Ainsworth explains the backgro…

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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 3 31:09

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⚠️ Spoiler Alert! In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Three of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t seen the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We’re diving into major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Come back after you’ve watched for all the juicy…

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Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor Helen Blackburn 23:16

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These days Helen Blackburn is the Mayor of Bundaberg Regional Council which will host a 25th anniversary service in a few days time. But she also has her own attachment to the Childers tragedy through a key counselling role in the immediate aftermath of the fire. In this episode Helen discusses her recollections of 25 years ago and how the 25th ann…

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Childers Is Returning With New Episodes 5:28

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It's been five years since Childers: The Full Story was released. Now, as the 25th anniversary of the tragic fire in the small Queensland town is about to be marked, we are re-visiting the story. New episodes are coming soon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/childers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Vice President Mike Pence, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass 45:57

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Dana Bash to react to the shocking assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, as well as the manhunt for the suspect behind the attack. Then, former Vice President Mike Pence joins Dana to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Dana also presses…

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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 2 29:37

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⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into Episode Two of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Go watch first, then come back for all…

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Limits & the Human Condition by Winston Brady | Ciceronian Society 2025 17:24

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On March 13-15, several Thales faculty members participated in the 2025 annual meeting of the Ciceronian Society in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This lecture comes from Winston Brady, director of Thales Press. In this address, Winston examined the relationship between limits and liberty, for the purpose of understanding what it means to be human, with i…

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Rep. Nanette Barragán, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Ron Johnson 43:56

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On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out …

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Brotherhood Breakdown: Episode 1 (with J.R. Ward) 33:31

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⚠️ Spoiler Alert! This PassionPod episode dives deep into Episode One of The Black Dagger Brotherhood with Tosca Musk and very special guest, J.R. Ward. If you haven’t watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We’ll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the …

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Work and the Meaning of Life with David Bahnsen 40:15

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Author David Bahnsen joins Developing Classical Thinkers to talk about the importance of work for our health and happiness, with insights drawn from his book, "Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life." In "Full Time," Bahnsen argues that the time has come to stop tip-toeing around the issues that matter and to encourage students to look at a theolo…

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White House Budget Director Russ Vought, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chris Murphy 45:03

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash sits down for an exclusive interview with the man seen as the architect behind President Trump’s scorched-earth effort to upend the federal government, White House Budget Director Russ Vought. Then, House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins Dana to detail his party’s plan to counter Trump’s agenda, as…

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Episode 33 - Kellen Boyle as Havers in The Black Dagger Brotherhood 58:15

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In this engaging episode of PassionPod, Lauren (Director of Development) and Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) interview Kellen Boyle, who plays Havers in the upcoming 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, releasing on June 5th exclusively on Passionflix. The trio discuss the funny mispronunciation of Havers' name, Kellen's unique experience with…