Best Fascination And Frustration Podcasts (2025)

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1213: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part Two 1:16:51

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Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 2/2 — be sure to catch Pt 1/2 here!] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1213 What We Discuss with Orion Taraban: Dating apps heavily favor the top one to five percent of…

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Privacy breach against PM; Super Typhoon Ragasa; Huntington's breakthrough 26:31

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A former RBC worker is accused of improperly accessing the bank of account of Prime Minister Mark Carney and others. Touria Izri reports on the criminal charges and the stunning privacy breach. Jackson Proskow reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning about what Russia could do unless it is stopped; and the confusion over U.S. Pr…

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Trump's lecture at UN; NYC threat thwarted; BC ostrich farm arrests 26:39

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U.S. President Donald Trump took on the world at the United Nations today. Mackenzie Gray reports from New York on the commander-in-chief's wide-ranging lecture and his sharp criticism of allies. Mackenzie also looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his attention on the Ukrainian children Russia has abducted, and on Canada-China relations.…

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1212: Orion Taraban | Understanding Relationship Economics Part One 1:18:10

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Relationships are more transactional than we admit. Psychologist Orion Taraban explains what men and women actually want versus what they say! [Pt 1/2] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1212 What We Discuss with Orion Taraban: People often can't accurately describe what they actually want in relationships. Women m…

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Commentary S03E06 49:13

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Join us as we talk all over Episode 06: A Window Into An Empty Room. Come and hang out with us while we watch Shadowhunters and talk all over the episode. Join us, as we #EnjoyShadowhunters Website - Tumblr - Twitter

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France recognizes Palestine; Trump's advice to pregnant women 27:00

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France joins Canada and other countries in recognizing Palestinian statehood. Mackenzie Gray reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York, and looks at how Israel and the U.S. are responding. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Ottawa's Gaza visa program is still failing Palestinians in Canada and their families. Jackson Proskow reports on…

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Recognizing Palestinian statehood; Charlie Kirk remembered 25:59

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Mackenzie Gray reports on Canada formally recognizing Palestine as a state, and the condemnation from the federal Conservatives, Canadian Jewish groups, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Candice Cole reports on the memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Felicia Parrillo introduces you to an autism advocate in Quebec…

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1211: Conspiracy Theories | Skeptical Sunday 1:03:12

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Former conspiracy believer turned skeptic Michael Regilio decodes why people fall for QAnon and flat Earth here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This tim…

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All eyes on Disney; Russia's aerial attack; 'Rambo of Quebec' honoured 25:25

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Disney's decision to yank the ABC late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air has spawned accusations of government pressure on freespeech. As Candice Cole reports, even some notable Republicans are criticizing the threat to revoke the broadcast licences of television networks. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses anger toward …

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Free speech fears; Kneecap kneecapped; Lottery winners' shared fortunes 26:06

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There is significant blowback after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested TV networks that air unfavourable coverage of him should lose their broadcast licences. The comments come after ABC pulled its flagship late-night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air. As Jackson Proskow reports, the comedian's supporters argue it’s an attack on free speech …

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1210: Can Justice Be Done When Broke and on the Run? | Feedback Friday 1:23:55

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In Uganda, your daughters' Sunday school principal was their abuser and police did nothing. Can you find justice as Canadian refugees? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every w…

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Conversations with Dead People: Willow: Enneagram 35:49

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Website - Tumblr - Twitter We use the tried and tested method of online personality quizzes to get to the bottom of some of our beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters. This one's all about Willow Rosenberg. Quiz from LonerWolf

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Censorship concerns after ABC suspends Kimmel; Carney in Mexico 25:58

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ABC has hit the pause button on its popular late night show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" causing a uproar. You'll hear the comedian's comments that struck a nerve; Jackson Proskow reports on the latest indication of how the Trump administration is wielding its power and silencing voices it doesn't agree with; and Dawna Friesen looks at Trump's track record…

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Interest rate cuts; Montreal cold case solved; Ice cream split 26:43

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The central banks in both Canada and the U.S. have slashed their benchmark interest rates. Mackenzie Gray and Anne Gaviola report on what these moves signal about the economies in both countries; and whether Canada's cost of borrowing could keep dropping. Montreal police have cracked a 17-year-old cold case. Mike Armstrong explains how investigator…

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Genocide declaration; Freeland quits cabinet; Remembering Robert Redford 26:37

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Israel has and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians, according to the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Redmond Shannon looks at the evidence being cited, what world leaders are being urged to do, and how Israel is angrily rejecting the findings. Chrystia Freeland …

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1209: Michael Israetel | The Future Belongs to the Medically Enhanced 1:24:44

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AI accelerates drug discovery while steroids turn teens into aggressive strangers. Dr. Michael Israetel explores our pharmaceutical crossroads here! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1209 What We Discuss with Michael Israetel: GLP-1 drugs like Tirzepatide offer massive health benefits beyond weight loss — reducing…

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Commentary S03E05 48:22

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Join us as we talk all over Episode 05: Stronger Than Heaven. Come and hang out with us while we watch Shadowhunters and talk all over the episode. Join us, as we #EnjoyShadowhunters Website - Tumblr - Twitter

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Parliament resumes; Housing affordability; Seth Rogen's success 25:44

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre have a fresh faceoff as Parliament resumes, and Poilievre returns to the House of Commons. Mackenzie Gray reports on the first day; what the Liberals need to pass their budget; and David Akin looks at the questions about this latest minority government's stability. The ups and downs …

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Carney's new housing agency; Ontario daycare crash victim mourned; Terry Fox's legacy runs on 26:26

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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new plan to tackle Canada's housing crisis through a new federal agency. Plus, the memorial service for a child killed by a car crash into an Ontario daycare, and the demands for tougher safety rules. And thousands lace up for the annual Terry Fox Run to combat cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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1208: Antisemitism | Skeptical Sunday 1:30:05

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Modern antisemitism comes dressed in academic robes, not white hoods. Writer Nick Pell breaks down the growing threat here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconception…

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Charlie Kirk's widow speaks; Toronto march against gun violence; Carney's approval rating 26:37

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Charlie Kirk's widow speaks out for the first time, as U.S. investigators try to determine the motive of his alleged assassin. Plus, hundreds gather in Toronto to remember an eight-year-old boy shot while sleeping in bed, and call for action against gun violence. And a new poll shows just how well Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is faring s…

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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer arrested; Nova Scotia family starts over after wildfire 26:04

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The alleged assassin of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is now under arrest. How U.S. authorities caught the 22-year-old suspect, and what evidence suggests about a potential motive. Plus, one family's journey from losing their home to Nova Scotia's wildfires, to welcoming a new baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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1207: Hoping Her 1%er 'Old Man' Is a Flash in the Pan | Feedback Friday 1:15:03

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Your sister's new deadbeat boyfriend belongs to a 1%er "outlaw" motorcycle club, which you find 100% concerning. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want…

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Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer; Canada fast-tracks infrastructure; Cowboys in Quebec 26:29

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The manhunt is on for the suspect who killed right-wing American activist Charlie Kirk, as the U.S. political divide deepens. Plus, from supply lines to pipelines, the major infrastructure projects in Canada being fast-tracked by the federal government. And why thousands are saddling up in small-town Quebec, to celebrate the Wild West. Learn more a…

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Charlie Kirk shot dead; Russia's drone incursion in Poland; Life on Mars 26:17

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Prominent Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot in the neck while hosting a political event at Utah Valley University. Jackson Proskow explains how it's being called a "political assassination," and how Kirk had a huge influence on young conservatives and the MAGA movement. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland's airspac…

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Israel strikes Qatar; Barrie's homeless emergency; Lynx's road to recovery 26:26

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For the first time, Israel has launched a strike in Doha, Qatar, targeting the political headquarters of Hamas. Redmond Shannon reports on the attack, and how it's put Israel at odds with the U.S., its key ally. The Ontario city of Barrie has declared a state of emergency over homeless encampments. Seán O'Shea explains what this unprecedented step …

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1206: Taylor Lorenz | How Child Influencers Become Predator Magnets 1:19:30

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The influencer economy is turning childhood into content for creeps. Extremely Online author Taylor Lorenz unveils the predatory nature of this industry. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1206 What We Discuss with Taylor Lorenz: Child influencer accounts often have 75-90% male followings, with men using timestamps…

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Commentary S03E04 46:57

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Join us as we talk all over Episode 04: Thy Soul Instructed. Come and hang out with us while we watch Shadowhunters and talk about random stuff as it pops into our heads. Join us, as we #EnjoyShadowhunters Website - Tumblr - Twitter

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Tariff relief in Canada; Deadly Jerusalem shooting; N.Z. manhunt ends 26:16

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The federal government unveils its plan to support the East Coast and the struggling aluminum industry battered by tariffs. Heidi Petracek and Touria Izri report on the promises. Palestinian gunmen have opened fire at a busy bus stop in Jerusalem, killing six Israelis. Redmond Shannon reports on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response.…

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Russia's largest airstrike on Ukraine; Church canonizes 1st millennial saint 26:08

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Russia unleashes its largest aerial assault on Ukraine, while striking the main government building in Kyiv. What it means for a ceasefire and for sanctions against the Kremlin. Plus, the 15-year-old boy who has been canonized as the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Remembering hockey giant Ken Dryden; Flight attendants reject deal with Air Canada 26:20

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Canadians are remembering hockey giant Ken Dryden, after his passing at 78. The torrent of tributes to the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famer, and his indelible legacy on and off the ice. Plus, Air Canada braces for turbulence again, after flight attendants resoundingly reject a tentative deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Soaring unemployment; Carney's economic plan; Alleged thief sues store 26:16

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Canada shed 66,000 jobs in August. Anne Gaviola explains what's driving the unemployment rate to new heights, who's hardest hit, and the likely impact on interest rates. Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his multi-billion dollar plan to pump up the economy. David Akin reports on the new funds for workers and businesses hit by U.S. tariffs. Ca…

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We Are Lady Parts 1:05:20

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We are having Thinky Thoughts about We Are Lady Parts. Spoilers for both seasons of We Are Lady Parts. Come talk to us on Twitter and Tumblr, or email us and please review us on iTunes.

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1205: Minor Accusation Major Threat to Reputation | Feedback Friday 1:06:02

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You engaged in online roleplay with someone who turned out to be underage. Now they're telling everyone you're a groomer. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If…

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Streetcar crash probe; 'Queen of Canada' arrested; From Emporio to empire 26:21

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Two Canadians are believed to be among the victims killed in Wednesday's streetcar crash in Lisbon, Portugal. Redmond Shannon reports on the investigation and the accounts from survivors. In Manitoba, a mass stabbing in Hollow Water First Nation has left an 18-year-old woman dead and several others injured. Vasilios Bellos explains what happened, h…

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Tightening federal purse strings; China's message; Lisbon funicular crash 26:27

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to tighten the purse strings by reining in spending. David Akin looks ahead to Carney's first federal budget this fall, and what the prime minister is still looking to invest in. Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the temporary foreign worker program needs to be axed. Touria Izri explains why b…

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Alberta's new school year; Fears for Afghan women and girls; Honouring Graham Greene 26:40

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As a new school year begins in Alberta, there are plenty of changes students and parents need to be aware of. Heather Yourex-West reports on the new policies on pronouns and playing sports, as well as a book ban that's been pulled back, and a potential teachers' strike. There are fears for the well-being of Afghanistan's women and girls after a pow…

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1204: Chris Dalby | The Criminal Infrastructure Beneath Modern Sports 1:07:07

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Young athletes are trafficked into European soccer prison camps while crime syndicates launder billions. Chris Dalby reveals the dark underbelly of sports. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1204 What We Discuss with Chris Dalby: Human trafficking is rampant in modern sports: Thousands of young athletes, particular…

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Commentary S03E03 45:21

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Join us as we talk all over Episode 03: What Lies Beneath. Join us, as we #EnjoyShadowhunters Website - Tumblr - Twitter

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Deadly Afghanistan earthquake; Gaza genocide declaration; High cost of fun 27:15

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Disaster has struck Afghanistan, where a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 800 people and injured more than 2,500 others. Vincent McAviney looks at Afghanistan's devastation, the challenges facing those who need help, and why aid from other countries may not arrive quickly. A group of the world's top scholars says Israel of comm…

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Wildfires in Canada's north; Asian summit challenges the West; COVID kids prepare for school 26:17

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Another community is forced to evacuate in the Northwest Territories, as wildfires continue to spread across the region. Plus, leaders from China, India, Russia and beyond look to reshape global security at a regional summit. And so-called 'COVID babies' are going to school for the first time, after being kept in during most of the pandemic. Learn …

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1203: Veganism | Skeptical Sunday 1:16:12

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Is veganism a healthy lifestyle or social cult with nutritional gaps? Decades-long vegan Jessica Wynn weighs in on this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. Thi…