Best Erik And Aidan Podcasts (2025)

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Jacqui Heinrich 39:46

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Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall sits down with Jacqui Heinrich, Fox News’ Senior White House Correspondent and co-host of The Sunday Briefing. They get into Heinrich’s philosophy of asking fair, fact-driven questions across administrations, her effort to avoid “gotcha” theatrics, and how she maintains independence within Fox’s mix of news and o…

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Ep. 131 - Top 8 Prepare for CHAOS in Turin / ATP Finals Preview 42:21

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This week Erik and Aidan preview the ATP finals which will be taking place this week in Turin. Breaking down each player, from the top 2 of Alcaraz and Sinner, who split the season’s slams and separated themselves from the pack, to Lorenzo Musetti, who barely snuck in as an alternate. Each player had a unique season that gives than an interesting p…

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RFH 146: Live from the No Kings 2 Protest (Interviews with Protesters) 1:10:21

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RFH 146: Live from the No Kings 2 Protest (Interviews with Protesters) by MHIBy MHI

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Ep. 130 - Sinner BACK ON TOP / Race to Turin HEATS UP 34:51

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Paris Masters 1000 tournament that wrapped up this week. The final Masters event of the year proved to be an eventful one, with the world number one player Carlos Alcaraz falling early in the tournament to British tennis player Cam Norrie. This opened up a lot of the draw, but still, Jannik Sinner seemed unbeata…

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Jonathan Karl 40:19

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Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall sits down with Jonathan Karl, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent. They discuss Karl’s new book, Retribution, the final installment in his bestselling quadrilogy chronicling Donald Trump’s political saga. Karl reflects on Trump’s unprecedented comeback, the politics of revenge driving his campaign, and what i…

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Ep. 129 - Sinner UNTOUCHABLE in Vienna / Fonseca making his mark in Basel 34:38

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two ATP 500 tournaments that took place this past week in Vienna and Basel. The Swiss Indoors in Basel featured a wild draw, with the top seeds exiting early and opening the door for an underdog champion. The player that rose to the occasion was Joao Fonseca, the rising Brazilian star who seems poised to take hi…

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RFH 145 Artificial Intelligence and Marx’s View of Automation (interview with Gavin Mueller 1:03:06

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Co-hosts Andrew Kliman and Gabriel Donnelly speak with guest Gavin Mueller, an assistant professor of NewMedia and Digital Culture at the University of Amsterdam. Mueller researches the politics of digital culture andmuch of our discussion centers on the realities of artificial intelligence in our time. They consider the hugeamount of money being s…

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Ep. 128 - Alcaraz and Sinner BATTLE for the Crown / A Busy Week of Tennis 43:45

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss a busy week of Tennis following the Asian Swing. With three ATP 250s, talent was spread out, giving some struggling players chances to succeed. Meanwhile, Top ATP players convened for the second Six Kings Slam. However, as an exhibition, the tournament garnered less interest from hard core tennis fans. Meanwhile, th…

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Jake Tapper 36:46

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Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall sits down with Jake Tapper, anchor of CNN’s The Lead and author of the bestselling political exposé Original Sin. They discuss Tapper’s explosive reporting on President Biden’s decision to run in 2024, the media’s reaction to revelations about his health, and the fierce backlash from both the left and right. They…

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Ep. 127 - Lowest Ranked Masters 1000 Winner EVER / World #204 Shocks the World 37:21

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the wildest tournaments in the history of tennis. With the absence of Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner dropping early with a cramping issue, the tournament seemed wide open. Djokovic eventually fell apart late in the tournament, which opened the door for one of the craziest Masters tournament finals in histo…

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RFH Episode 144: The Roots of Bolshevik Debates (interview with Erik Van Ree) 1:09:15

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Radio Free Humanity: “Episode 144: The Roots of Bolshevik Debates (interview with Erik Van Ree)” The co-hosts welcome their special guest to discuss the history of contested ideas in the socialist movement. Current events segment: updates on the resistance to Trumpism.By MHI

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Ep. 126 - Alcaraz and Sinner BOTH OUT in Shanghai / Djokovic’s Last Ride? 34:00

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Ep. 125 - Alcaraz and Sinner FLAWLESS in Asia / Who is heading to the ATP Finals? 36:10

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two ATP 500s in the asian swing which happen in the buildup to the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai. These two events, one in Tokyo and one in Beijing, split up the top two players, meaning we would not be seeing a Sinner-Alcaraz matchup this week. However, this also meant in order to win one of these tournaments,…

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Ep. 124 - Tristan Schoolkate (ATP #95) on playing Sinner and Winning 5 set THRILLERS 45:28

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Laver Cup this week, perhaps the strangest tournament in Tennis. It sits in an odd place, as essentially an exhibition, but with matches counting toward players head to head record. The selection process also feels quite strange and biased. This year, the tournament was held in San Francisco, and swung back and …

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RFH Ep. 143: The Gerry Healy Scandal and “Democratic Centralism” (interview with Aidan Beatty) 1:06:59

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RFH Ep. 143: The Gerry Healy Scandal and “Democratic Centralism” (interview with Aidan Beatty) by MHIBy MHI

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Ep. 123 - Alcaraz tries to SAVE Team Europe / The STRANGEST Tournament in Tennis 23:46

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the Laver Cup this week, perhaps the strangest tournament in Tennis. It sits in an odd place, as essentially an exhibition, but with matches counting toward players head to head record. The selection process also feels quite strange and biased. This year, the tournament was held in San Francisco, and swung back and …

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Ep. 122 - Alcaraz and Sinner's NEW Rival / Predicting Future Slam Winners 31:35

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the repercussions of the 2025 Slam season. Two players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have completely separated themselves from the rest of the pack. However, the feeling is that like the previous era, another player may rise to compete with these top two guys. When examining the other top players, 5 stand out du…

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Elie Honig 41:49

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Elie Honig, former federal prosecutor and CNN senior legal analyst. They discuss Honig’s new book, When You Come at the King, his sharp criticism of FBI Director Kash Patel’s handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination, and his warnings about how Trump’s second term has eroded legal guardrails.…

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RFH 142 Ukraine’s Resistance to Putin’s Invasion in 2025 1:03:00

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RFH 142 Ukraine’s Resistance to Putin’s Invasion in 2025 by MHIBy MHI

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Ep. 121 - Sinner and Alcaraz BATTLE for No.1 Ranking / Recapping a CRAZY US Open 38:29

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the closing rounds and final of the 2025 US Open. The final Major event of 2025, this tournament wraps up what has been a very exciting Slam season. For the third straight time, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner found themselves matched up in the final, with the winner taking the number 1 ranking. It was a high level…

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Scott Jennings 41:36

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator and GOP strategist, for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his clashes on CNN, his relentless support of President Donald Trump despite his past criticism of January 6, and more, as well as his unwavering support for Israel throughout the brutal war in Gaz…

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Ep. 120 - Alcaraz and Sinner DOMINATE early rounds / US Open Update (2025) 32:14

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the opening rounds of the 2025 US Open Championships. While the first round did not see to many shocking victories for the underdogs, the top seeds started falling by round 2, and as the tournament has continued on, players ranked within the top 10 have disappeared from the tournament, leaving only a few top players…

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The EASIEST Path to the Final / Breaking down the US Open Draw 18:34

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With the release of the US Open Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have an…

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Ep. 119 - The Final We Wanted... (Alcaraz vs Sinner) / Cincinnati Masters Recap 30:38

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the conclusion of the Cincinnati Masters, which promised a bang and ended with a fizzle. The tournament had overall delivered through the majority of the tournament. Most of the top players had performed and we even had a shocking underdog run. Unfortunately, as the days dragged on, more and more players began to st…

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RFH 141: Rallo’s “Negative Marginal Utility" 1:17:24

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Radio Free Humanity: “Episode 141: Rallo’s “Negative Marginal Utility.”” The co-hosts discuss Andrew’sarticle “The Negative Marginal Utility of Rallo’s ‘Reply to Andrew Kliman.’” Current-events segment: Grimmacroeconomic trends as a fallout of Trump’s economic chaos.By MHI

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Ep. 118 - Alcaraz and Sinner RETURN in Cincy / Shelton Shines in Canada 34:58

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This week Erik and Aidan recap the result of the Canadian Open, where American Ben Shelton emerged victorious! The young American was definitely a top contender, but this was still an unexpected result, achieving a finals victory over Russian Karen Khachanov. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Masters was already underway, with the first couple of rounds al…

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Ep. 117 - A Rivalry Brewing in Toronto / Canadian Masters Week One Recap 38:00

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first few rounds of the ATP Canada Masters that is currently taking place in Toronto. With top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic absent from the tournament, it is a great opportunity for another top player or underrated newcomer to step up and take the tournament as an underdog. Favori…

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Ep. 116 - Sinner and Alcaraz OUT in Toronto / Headlines from DC, Umag, and Kitzbuhel 35:32

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss some headlines from the last couple of weeks in tennis. Up first, a dramatic final in Washington DC led to what many consider a heartwarming moment from Alex De Minaur and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. A classy move from the Australian player. Meanwhile, in a pair of clay tournaments in europe, two players split the …

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Ep. 115 - Alcaraz and Sinner in the GOAT Debate? / Discussing the future of tennis 53:09

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the two top players on the ATP tour today, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. These two players have completely separated themselves from the pack and are already putting themselves in the history books with other top players like the Big three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The pair discuss thes…

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Ep. 114 - Alcaraz and Sinner in HISTORIC Wimbledon Final / 2025 Wimbledon Recap 37:36

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the last few rounds of Wimbledon, with a major focus on the final which featured the two most hyped players in tennis, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Both had an interesting run to make the final, with Sinner having an opponent retire while trailing massively, and Alcaraz dropping sets throughout the tournament. …

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RFH Episode 140: Reading Dunayevskaya’s “Form and Plan” in 2025 (Part II) 1:06:53

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Radio Free Humanity : “Episode 140: Reading Dunayevskaya’s “Form and Plan” in 2025 (Part II).” The co-hosts continue to discuss Dunayevskaya’s 1949-50 text, “Form and Plan.” Current-events segment: onMamdani’s unexpected victory in the New York mayoral Democratic primary.By MHI

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Adam Friedland 50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Adam Friedland, comedian and host of The Adam Friedland Show, for a tell-all interview. They discuss the new season of his show -- his interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Steiny, and Anthony Weiner, how he learned the art of the interview, and what he makes of America's love for comedians who talk p…

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Ep. 113 - WILD First Week at Wimbledon / Top Seeds Barely Survive / Wimbledon 2025 Mid-Tournament Update 46:18

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This week Erik and Aidan jump into the first week of Wimbledon, discussing the crazy first few rounds which featured the fall of many high seeded players. This included some of the tournament favorites, like Zverev, Medvedev, Musetti, and Draper. Meanwhile, the top two seeds of Alcaraz and Sinner were able to survive and move on, despite a five set…

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Hamish McKenzie 30:06

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin sits down with Substack co-founder and chief writing officer Hamish McKenzie for a wide-ranging chat about the platform’s explosive growth, why he believes the traditional media model is broken, and the future of the industry. They also discuss Trump-era attacks on the press, Elon Musk's efforts to buy Substack -- a…

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Wimbledon 2025 Draw Reaction 23:22

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With the release of the Wimbledon Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will have …

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Ep. 112 - Sinner FLOPS and Alcaraz Triumphs / Analyzing 2025 So Far 41:09

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This week Erik and Aidan kick off the episode by discussing the pair of ATP 500 tournaments that happened this past week in Halle and London at Queen's Club. In Halle, the story of the week was Sinner getting upset by Alexander Bublik in the second round. Immediately, this loss has driven speculation about both Sinner's level on grass and his menta…

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Ep. 111 - What's NEXT after Roland Garros / Kicking off the Grass Season 27:57

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the clay season and what's next for some of the top guys after an exciting Roland Garros. Be sure to check back next week for another episode!

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Alan Friedman 33:15

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with veteran foreign correspondent and author Alan Friedman about his new book, The End of America? A Guide to a New World Disorder, why he believes America’s global leadership is crumbling, how Trump is accelerating the fall, and what a looming ‘new world disorder’ means for democracy, the economy, and our d…

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Ep. 110 - An UNBELIEVABLE Comeback / Alcaraz and Sinner deliver an Instant Classic / Roland Garros 2025 Recap 36:03

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss one of the greatest matches of all time that capped off a great tournament at Roland Garros 2025. In a match that is definitely a contender for the best comeback in the history of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner produced spectacular shots, dramatic moments, and overall an instant classic match with everythi…

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Steve Oney 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with the founder of Mediaite, Sirius XM host, and ABC's Chief Legal Analyst, Dan Abrams, about Elon Musk's bombshell claim that Trump hasn't released the Epstein Files because he's implicated in them, why he's been saying for months that Trump's ties with Epstein should be getting more attention, and where Tr…

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RFH Episode 139: The Israel-Hamas War and National Self-Determination 1:17:55

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RFH Episode 139: The Israel-Hamas War and National Self-Determination by MHIBy MHI

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Ep. 109 - Alcaraz-Sinner Collision Course / Former Finalists Crash Out / RG Week 1 Recap 36:21

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This week Erik and Aidan discus the first week of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament. First up, the tournament included some surprising upsets in the early rounds, with top players and two former finalists at the French Open being eliminated before round 3. This shows that the tour is truly changing and despite their young age these players may neve…

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Erik Wemple 50:02

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Washington Post's media critic Erik Wemple about what's going on behind the scenes at the paper, what's behind its latest pivot, and what the future looks like for The Post. They also cover President Trump's relationship with Fox News and the recent appointment of Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s interim U.S.…

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Ep. 108 - Djokovic Wins 100th Title / Farewell to Gasquet / The Italian Triple Threat 29:13

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This week Erik and Aidan have a bunch of topics to cover as Roland Garros kicks off. In a historic achievement last week, Novak Djokovic became only the third man to win 100 or more titles in his career, collecting his first championship of the season at the Geneva Open. Meanwhile, Richard Gasquet brings his illustrious career to a close this week …

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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson 50:01

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson about their new book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again. They discuss media coverage of the former president's diminishing capabilities, the lengths to which his staff went to preserve Biden's public im…

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RFH 138 Confronting the Paranormal Fringe (with Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling) 1:00:20

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Radio Free Humanity Ep. 138: “Episode 138: Confronting the Paranormal Fringe (with Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling).” The co-hosts welcome author Hongoltz-Hetling to discuss his latest book. Current-events segment: Xi outmaneuvers Trump. Radio Free Humanity is a podcast covering news, politics and philosophy from a Marxist-Humanist perspective. It is co-h…

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French Open 2025 Draw Reaction 18:47

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With the release of the Roland Garros Draw, Erik and Aidan hop on the pod for a quick discussion covering what they are seeing from the matchups and what excites them looking forward into the tournament. Some players seem to have an easier draw than others, and certain top seeds may be ousted early. The guys discuss whether Sinner or Alcaraz will h…

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Ep. 107 - Alcaraz RUINS Sinner's return / Zverev Calls Out Musetti 49:33

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This week Erik and Aidan recap the second week in Rome at this Italian Masters. The first week of the tournament set up some exciting matchups down the stretch, as most of the top seeds made it to the later rounds. Some standout performances included Sinner's who returned from his 3 month hiatus as though he had never left, storming to the final wi…

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Gregg Carlstrom 50:00

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Mediaite editor Aidan McLaughlin speaks with The Economist's Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom about the war in Gaza and why Trump should push Israel to end it. They also cover Trump's recent Gulf tour, his lifting of sanctions in Syria, and his $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. In the second half of the episode, Aidan talks with Me…

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Ep. 106 - Italian Open Update (2025) 42:08

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This week Erik and Aidan discuss the first week of the Italian Open taking place in Rome. Coming into this tournament, the major headline was the return of Jannik Sinner, and he has not disappointed thus far. In terms of upsets, the biggest disappointment has likely been the Americans, with every seeded player outside of Tommy Paul finding an early…