Best Dean Abbott Podcasts (2025)

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Introducing: The Bulwark’s SECRET WEAPON (w/ Jared Poland) 59:39

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky sit down with Jared Poland, one of the unsung heroes behind The Bulwark’s rapid response team. Jared spends his days consuming endless hours of Trump rallies, right-wing interviews, and congressional hearings, so you don’t have to. He opens up about his personal journey, from growing up in a conservative Tennessee famil…

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"Alpha Male" Videos Are Secretly HILARIOUS! "Rapture TikTok" Has Lost It! 28:43

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Tim Miller and Cam Kasky take on the weird world of Rapture TikTok, Charlie Kirk conspiracies, and the hilarious nonsense of “alpha” and “sigma” male culture. Head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/FYPOD and use code FYPOD at checkout for 30% off your first order.By The Bulwark

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Michael Beach Nichols: Perfect Wife 1:03:52

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Most of us have heard about Sherri Papini. She’s the woman who faked her own kidnapping in 2016, which terrified her husband and soon sparked outrage in her Northern California community. Michael Beach Nichols is the director and producer of the Hulu series, “Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini.” He tells US about his experi…

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AOC’s Big Moves, Gen Z Love Rules & Florida Corruption Bombshell (w/ Elijah Manley) 1:08:04

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Tim Miller and Cam Kasky riff on AOC’s 2028 buzz, Biden’s pettiness, Gen Z dating rules, and the politics of tipping. In the second half, they’re joined by congressional candidate Elijah Manley, who talks about his race in Florida, taking on corruption, and why Gen Z is ready to fight back. Get up to four extra months of ExpressVPN free at https://…

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EP76: The Closest Finish We've Ever Seen! | Tokyo World Championships Report 43:15

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As we catch our breath after a phenomenal weekend of marathon running at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Deena has all the news from the National Stadium. Then, ahead of this weekend's BMW Berlin Marathon, Martin catches up with a Berlin-based running influencer, coach, and community builder who has become a familiar face in the city’s …

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Tiktok SAVED and God Is Non-Binary?! 26:16

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky look at the bizarre Trump–Xi “framework deal” on TikTok. Is the U.S. really letting a private app be decided by backroom talks between two world leaders? They also examine Gen Z’s relationship with religion. Why are young men turning back to faith while many women look to community elsewhere? [BEFORE SEPTEMBER 22nd!] Ge…

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Bryan Burrough: The Gunfighters 50:22

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We’ve heard from my buddy Bryan Burrough before for one of his Audible books based on a true crime story. His new book is very different. It’s called The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. Enough said. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4gF2K18 See more information on my boo…

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67,000 People Are Suddenly Running for Office?! (w/ Amanda Litman) 1:00:04

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Tim and Cam are joined by Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, the groundbreaking organization helping young, diverse, first-time candidates run for local office. She explains what’s driving the surge of interest in running for office, why so many of these potential candidates are “furious at Democratic party leadership,” a…

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The Charlie Kirk Shooting & the Rise of Political Violence 24:21

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky share their immediate reactions to the assassination attempt on Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Utah. As a shooting survivor, Cameron explains why this event was particularly triggering, and why it must be recognized for what it is: a school shooting. They also examine the political fallout. Will the right tur…

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Supreme Court ALLOWS Racial Profiling! Is Cam Running For CONGRESS? 32:41

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller discuss various pressing issues, including the recent Supreme Court ruling on racial profiling, the implications of ethnic cleansing narratives, and the internal conflicts within the left. They also explore generational perspectives on success, particularly focusing on the differing priorities of Gen Z men and women. Ca…

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James Polchin: Shadow Men 59:21

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Our story this week is set in the 1920s in Westchester County, New York…it’s a Jazz Age mystery. A young ex-sailor is found dead on a desolate road. A suspect from a wealthy family admits to the murder, but he claims that he was trying to protect a dangerous secret. Author James Polchin’s book, Shadow Men unravels a mystery more than a century old.…

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Democrats NEED To Focus On “Making Life Better” (w/ Malcom Kenyatta) 58:54

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State Rep. and DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta joins Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky for a powerful conversation on the Democratic Party’s future. Malcolm opens up about his 108-mile walk to protest Pennsylvania’s transit crisis, his personal “glow up” after a health scare, and why Democrats must focus on affordability, safety, and real reform. They a…

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EP75: Sydney Shines On Its Majors Debut 41:52

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The TCS Sydney Marathon took place this past weekend, and we have all the news from a momentous day in marathon running as Sydney arrived as an Abbott World Marathon Major! Joining Martin on this week's show, we have Abbott World Marathon Majors Chief Operating Officer Danny Coyle, who was on the ground, in the shadow of the Opera House, to give us…

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Republicans Want to BAN Guns for Trans People 13:46

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller take a look at the latest right-wing push to ban gun ownership for trans people. It’s a move that exposes both the hypocrisy, and cruelty, at the core of the GOP playbook. They break down why Republicans frame trans identity as a “mental disorder,” how this scapegoating distracts from the real causes of gun violence, an…

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Dan Slater: The Incorruptibles 59:01

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New York in the early 1900s was filled with people trying to make their lives better. But for many, the rise of organized crime kept them in constant fear. On the Lower East Side, Jewish criminals from Eastern Europe formed crime syndicates. There were gangs of horse poisoners, casino owners, thieves and thugs. But then a group of Jewish uptowners …

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Lizard People STOLE His Mayoral Election?! (w/ JREG) 1:00:22

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller sit down with Canadian satirist JREG (Greg Guevera), the master of “post-irony” and anti-centrism whose surreal comedy has captivated Gen Z. From his clown mayoral campaign (stolen by “lizard people”) to his bizarrely brilliant “political balls,” Jreg explains how satire blurs into sincerity in today’s politics. Go chec…

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Trump Puts Out Dictatorship Feelers and Dean Cain EMBARRASSES Himself! 31:58

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky break down Trump’s latest “dictator” trial balloon, his schoolyard-bully tactics, and even rumors of war with Mexican cartels. They roast Dean Cain’s cringe ICE training, unpack Trump’s “retribution tour,” and Cameron shares a raw story about being swatted after Parkland. Plus: Gen Z dating chaos, from first-date etique…

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Tanya Talaga: The Knowing 56:48

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If you’ve ever dug deep into your family history, you know that there are sometimes surprises. Author Tanya Talaga discovered that the life of her great-great grandmother Annie Carpenter was mostly unknown because she was Indigenous. It’s a struggle that many Indigenous people in Canada have: how do you learn about your family’s past without crucia…

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Did Everyone Just FORGET About Gun Violence Prevention? (w/ Robert Schentrup) 58:58

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky sit down with Rob Schenntrup, a Parkland survivor and Brady organizer, whose sister Carmen was one of the 17 killed. Rob shares his journey from tragedy to advocacy, including his fight for Florida’s landmark school safety act and “red flag” laws. Together, they expose the gun lobby’s relentless grip on politics, the fa…

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EP74: TCS Sydney Marathon Special Preview 46:06

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Our first episode back after our summer break, and we have a TCS Sydney Marathon Special! On this show, we’ll have a preview of the elite field for the race and hear from Deena as she prepares for her first run in Australia in 20 years. We have a quick check-in with race director Wayne Larden, as Sydney prepares to welcome the Majors, and we’re joi…

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1: Trump's Ukraine Sellout, AI Boyfriends, and The Sydney Sweeney Flop 33:02

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky break down the bizarre Trump-Zelensky meeting and the disturbing implications of Trump's apparent willingness to appease Putin, including a look at rumored "Golan Heights style" occupation plans for Ukraine. They also take a look at the alarming rise of AI romantic relationships, "AI psychosis," and Meta's fight against…

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Alex Eliseev: Cold Case Confession 56:51

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This week on Wicked Words on Exactly Right: in 1999, a woman named Betty Ketani went missing in Johannesburg, South Africa. She just vanished from the restaurant where she was working. Then a letter found 13 years later changed everything. Author Alex Eliseev tells me about his book Cold Case Confession—a real Agatha Christie story. Support this po…

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Gen Z's Political SHIFT: Why Young Voters Are Turning on Democrats (Feat. Lakshya Jain) 1:00:19

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller are joined by "nerdy, abundance-pilled centrist zoomer" Laksha Jain, co-founder of Split Ticket, to unpack the complex dynamics of Gen Z voters and election analysis. Laksha explains the "golden age of map nerds," looking at the intricacies of redistricting battles like California's push for more seats and the critical …

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Big Balls Mugging Triggers DC Crackdown! 28:41

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller dissect the week's top news, from the mugging of "Big Balls" (Edward Coristine) in D.C. sparking debate over federalized policing to critically examining Trump's claims about rising crime and his administration's efforts to enable ICE's racial profiling through the Supreme Court. They also explore alarming data from the…

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Megan Abbott: El Dorado Drive 58:40

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New York Times’ best-selling author Megan Abbott often uses true crime stories as a jumping off point for her wildly popular novels. Now she has a new book out called El Dorado Drive. It’s about three sisters who become entangled in a pyramid scheme that turns very dark. The real story behind the novel is so strange, it’s hard to know what really h…

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Chris Cuomo Embarrassed by A.I.! South Park HUMILIATES Trump! 27:57

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky take a look at South Park's savage satire of Trump, JD Vance, and Kristi Noem. They also break down the fallout from Chris Cuomo getting duped by obvious AI, the shady streaming wars, Dean Cain joining ICE, and how the military is using influencers and Call of Duty to recruit Gen Z.…

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Caroline Fraser: Murderland 53:12

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This week’s author grew up in the Pacific Northwest with the memories of notorious serial killers like Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer, who also lived there. But the region wasn’t just home to those two murderers: there were many more. Was there a connection between the Pacific Northwest’s most infamous killers…and its incredible amounts of po…

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Far-Right Conservative From Mehdi’s Jubilee Debate SPEAKS OUT (w/ Edwin Sicairos) 56:16

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Edwin Sicairos, a DACA recipient who grew up undocumented in Arizona, shares his journey of being bullied in school to finding his voice in conservative circles. Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky find out what really happened behind the scenes on the viral Jubilee debate, how his immigration journey shaped his politics, and why he considers himself a Ch…

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Trump’s WEIRD Epstein Problem! Is Sydney Sweeney Ad RACIST? 33:04

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky try to understand Donald Trump’s baffling take on Jeffrey Epstein. We also dive into MAGA fallout over Epstein revelations, and get heated over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad. Is it just marketing, or something more troubling?By The Bulwark

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Matthew McGough + Rick Jackson: Black Tunnel White Magic 1:03:43

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In 1990, a UCLA student was found murdered in a tunnel in LA. Detective Rick Jackson and his partner were assigned to the complicated case. Who had a motive to stab Ronald Baker? Was the pentagram pendant around his neck a clue? Author Matthew McGough and Detective Rick Jackson tell the story in their book, Black Tunnel White Magic: A Murder, a Det…

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JFK’s Grandson CLAPS BACK at “Fake” Kennedy Politics (w/ Jack Schlossberg) 56:59

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Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson and a rising political voice, joins Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller for a bold, funny, and fiery conversation. He explains why he went viral for calling out his cousin RFK Jr., defends President Biden, and lays out what it means to be a liberal in 2024. The trio talks family drama, internet clout, growing up Kennedy, a…

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Trump LYING About Epstein & Iran, Netanyahu’s MAGA Podcast 33:18

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky dive into why MAGA world shrugs off Trump’s Epstein ties, the bizarre world of right-wing influencers, and why Bibi Netanyahu is showing up on Nelk Boys. Get a three-month unlimited wireless plan for $15/month from Mint Mobile at https://MintMobile.com/FYPOD. #sponsoredBy The Bulwark

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Elon Green: The Man Nobody Killed 48:29

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We’ve had journalist Elon Green on before to talk about his fantastic book Last Call. His new book is about an inspiring young Black artist in 1980s New York. Michael Stewart ended up dead after encountering a Transit Authority police officer at a 14th Street subway station late one night. Witnesses say that police beat him to death, and it made na…

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Is Gerrymandering About to Blow Up in Gov. Abbott’s Face? 29:36

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Texas State Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons joins Cameron Kasky to discuss the aftermath of catastrophic flooding, the GOP’s refusal to address disaster relief, and the looming redistricting battle that could reshape Congress. Why is Governor Abbott prioritizing culture wars over crisis response? And can Democrats stop Trump’s power grab in Texas?…

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From Gamer to Mayor? Tampa’s Wildest Candidate Yet (w/ Alan Henderson) 51:23

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller sit down with Alan Henderson, a 24-year-old eSports entrepreneur, former Grand Theft Auto roleplay cop, and now a candidate for mayor of Tampa. They cover everything from gaming culture to climate change resilience, ICE raids, and how Tampa can get over its reputation issues.…

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Is MAGA Finally Sick of Trump’s Lies? 37:47

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller tackle a wild range of topics, from Grok going MechaHitler, to Melania trying to talk some sense into Trump, to why Democrats need to start speaking more bluntly about the housing crisis (even if it means stealing a page from Tucker Carlson’s playbook).By The Bulwark

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Jonquilyn Hill: Through the Cracks 52:19

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When an 8-year-old disappeared from a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C. in 2014, nobody noticed for 18 days, even her family. Seven years later, Relisha Rudd has never been found. The Through the Cracks podcast investigates gaps in our society and the people who fall through them. Host Jonquilyn Hill asks what could have been done to find Relish…

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Elon’s New Party: A THREAT to the GOP? (w/ Bill Kristol) 30:57

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This week on FYPod, Cameron Kasky is joined by political legend Bill Kristol to talk about Elon Musk’s bizarre attempt to shake up the Republican Party, how Gen Z became the most disillusioned generation, and why movements like BLM, #MeToo, and March for Our Lives didn’t deliver the change we hoped for.…

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Mary Kay McBrayer: Madame Queen 47:02

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This week on Wicked Words we’re traveling back to 1923 Harlem and its seedy world of gambling and racketeering. Author Mary Kay McBrayer tells me about Stephanie St. Clair. She was one of the only female crime bosses in the city. Madame Queen was also a Black, self-made businesswoman. And a legend. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponso…

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Latino Voters Are Feeling BETRAYED By Trump (w/ Carlos Eduardo Espina) 56:33

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Carlos Eduardo Espina joins Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky to break down how social media, religion, and misinformation have reshaped Latino politics. With nearly 20 million followers across platforms, Carlos talks about how he became the voice of immigrant communities, what Trump-era deportations feel like on the ground, and why Latino support for M…

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E73: Deena Kastor vs Martin Yelling: Marathon Talk’s Inaugural End of the Season Quiz 46:41

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Who’s the host with the most, the quiz whiz, the mastermind with the mic? There’s only one way to find out… This week’s very special Marathon Talk pits Martin and Deena against each other, with a trivial roundup of the running season’s greatest times! We also cover all the latest from Sydney’s elite field announcements, the packed ballot for the Lo…

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GOP Lawmakers HATE The Bill They're Voting For 26:58

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Cameron Kasky and Tim Miller break down the chaos surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill": the massive GOP legislation packed with tax cuts for the rich, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, ICE detention centers, and yes… a sculpture garden. They also dive into how Gen Z voters showed up for Zoran Mamdani in NYC, despite being ignored in most mainstream discourse…

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Hooters and Hot Mayors (w/ Peter Rothpletz) 57:57

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Cameron Kasky, Tim Miller, and Peter Rothpletz (aka "Peter Twinklage") bring the chaos on this episode of FYPod. We talk about Don Lemon's "white boy," who actually won the Democratic primary in New York, and whether Gen Z is governed more by vibes or policy. Peter also shares his story that he wrote about the gay community's connection to Hooter's…

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Trump Taps 22-Year-Old Rando for Counterterror Role?! 24:54

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In this episode, Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky dive into the wild news that the Trump administration just put a 22-year-old with zero national security experience in charge of a major DHS counterterrorism program. Who is Thomas Fugate? Why is he suddenly running an $18 million terrorism prevention effort?…

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Duncan McCue: Kuper Island 1:02:41

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Kuper Island is a remarkable podcast, an investigation into one of Canada’s most notorious so called Indian residential schools. Journalist Duncan McCue explores the unsolved death of a student, a tragedy that sheds light on rampant abuse and exposes the trauma of three survivors. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promot…

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38: Trump Might LOSE Gen Z By Going To War With Iran! (w/ Snacks Da Hip Hopper) 47:31

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky are joined by Snacks Da Hip Hopper for a wide-ranging convo on Gen Z’s strange political vibes, Trump’s influence among young Black and Latino men, and what life is really like in LA amid ICE raids and military presence.By The Bulwark

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E72: The Life of Steve Prefontaine with Biographer, Brendan O’Meara 1:02:07

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Nobody squeezed more life out of 24 years than Steve Prefontaine, one of running’s greatest icons. Fresh from penning a biography of Prefontaine, Brendan O’Meara joins us to share the impact of his legacy, and what we all stand to learn from Steve’s unparalleled mindset. Tune into Marathon Talk this week as we also get the inside track on Boston’s …

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37: Millennial Socialist Mayor? The Former Rapper Gaining Momentum in NYC (w/ Zohran Mamdani) 49:33

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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins Tim and Cam for a special edition of the daily pod to discuss making the city more affordable, building more housing, and ending food deserts—as well as antisemitism and Islamophobia.By The Bulwark

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Thomas Maier: The Invisible Spy 1:00:08

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I love a good spy story. We’ve talked about spies embedded with the American government. We’ve discussed librarians and academics researching in the basement of the Library of Congress during World War II. And now we’re talking with Thomas Maier about a very unlikely spy, a former football player turned spy for Churchill. It’s all in his book, The …

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36: Matt Gaetz Accidentally Made Me Famous! (w/ Olivia Julianna) 50:14

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Tim Miller and Cameron Kasky talk this week with the unapologetic, unfiltered, and very online Olivia Julianna. From viral showdowns with Matt Gaetz to raising millions for abortion funds, Olivia shares her journey from a conservative Texas upbringing to becoming a nationally recognized liberal activist and DNC speaker.…