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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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How Did We Get Here?

Jess Bost and Mark Newfield

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Welcome to "How Did We Get Here?" - the podcast where our two Talking Heads, Jess Bost and Mark Newfield, bring on guests to learn more about their past lives before landing where they are today. As you know, life is super simple, straightforward and never makes people ask "Wait, you did what?!" So join us for an honest convo on career exploration, overcoming setbacks, considering when to pivot, and offering encouragement on how to find value in your career and life choices. Let's ask the qu ...
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DNA science. Artificial intelligence. Smartphones and 3D printers. Science and technology have transformed the world we live in. But how did we get here? It wasn’t by accident. Well, sometimes it was. It was also the result of hard work, teamwork, and competition. And incredibly surprising moments. Hosted by bestselling author Steven Johnson (“How We Got To Now”), American Innovations uses immersive scenes to tell the stories of the scientists, engineers, and ordinary people behind the great ...
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Not For Educational Purposes

How Did We Get Here Productions

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Welcome to Not for Educational Purposes, a How Did We Get Here Productions production. Join hosts Nova (they/them) and Kai (she/her) as they take subjects they often know nothing about and attempt to learn more about about them using the internet while they careen off-topic and see how far away from the original subject they can get. There will occasionally be some triggering topics, such as sex, drugs, death, blood, and other unsavoury things, so if any of those things make you squeamish, o ...
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Lackaroni & Chaz

chaz rodgers & Dion Lack

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Comedians Dion Lack aka ”Dirty Dion” & Chaz Rodgers aka ”Big Ready” host the most random comedy podcast that goes from intellectual to raunchy in the blink of an eye. ”How did we get here?” is often the most asked question.
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Welcome to Deconstructing Conventional, a show fascinated by one simple question: How did we get here? How did what we call “conventional” come to earn that title? Is there a better way, and if so, what would it look like? This show is about deconstructing two things: Our individual biases, and the systems that run (or attempt to run) our everyday lives. We do this deconstruction with an eye for where we can reconstruct something better that leads to flourishing societies, and robust physica ...
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Want to understand U.S. history better? This show will help anyone better comprehend the present condition of the United States' government, society, culture, economy and more by going back to the origins of the U.S., before it was even an independent country and exploring the fundamental aspects of U.S. history up to the present moment. The episodes chronologically examine different periods--Colonial, Revolutionary, Antebellum, Civil War/Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, Progressive Era, Roar ...
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Long Shadow

Long Lead & PRX

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Through a series of riveting, complex narratives, LONG SHADOW makes sense of what people know — and what they thought they knew — about the most pivotal moments in U.S. history, including Waco, Columbine, Y2K, 9/11, COVID-19, January 6, and beyond. Hosted by Pulitzer-finalist historian, author, and journalist Garrett Graff, this Peabody-nominated podcast has been called “rigorous, authoritative, and an electrifying listen” by the Financial Times and honored as one of the year's best podcasts ...
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Insight Unpacked

Kellogg School of Management

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Healthcare: it’s a giant industry with a noble cause—supporting human health. But here in America, it’s expensive and unwieldy, and has inspired decades of (mostly) failed reform attempts. How did we get here? And can we do better? Welcome to Insight Unpacked, where we delve into complex business topics and emerge with insights from Kellogg School faculty. For our second season, we untangle the often-competing incentives that motivate the major players in the system, from hospital networks a ...
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State of Gold

Jon Slavet | California Politics

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Restoring the California Dream One Bold Idea at a Time California was once a beacon of prosperity, hope and innovation – symbolized by the Gold Rush, Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Today it’s the least affordable state in the nation and plagued by poverty, homelessness, and sky-high taxes. How did we get here, and how do we turn California around? State of Gold is a media platform and citizens’ movement dedicated to restoring the California dream. Host and longtime real estate and tech execut ...
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We Call It Love.

Andrew Whitbeck

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How did this happen? What did we do? How did we get here? Come share in our journey, our struggles, and our triumphs as we navigate married life and parenthood. Some call it life, we call it love.
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The Variety Show

Studio:Channel84

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🎙️ The Variety Show from Studio:Channel84 🚨 Rude. Fun. Unfiltered. Hosted by Rob & Tom, this chaotic duo dives deep into all things pop culture — from 🎬 movies & 🎧 music to 🎮 gaming, 🍼 parenting, and everything in between. 🕹️ Expect: 🍔 Hilarious taste tests 🧠 Quirky quizzes 🔥 Spirited debates 💥 Nostalgia overload 😵‍💫 Moments that’ll make you ask: “How did we get here?” 📅 New episodes drop every other Monday — perfect for your start-of-the-week scroll. 👀 Formerly known as The Channel 84 Varie ...
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Reconnected Marriage Partners | Communicate Effectively, Sexual Intimacy, Expectations, Quality Time, Resolving Conflicts

Dr. Ebun and David Haastrup | Christian Marriage Coaches & Couple Connection Strategists

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Are you feeling distant from your spouse while living under the same roof? Frustrated about the increasing misunderstandings or tension in your marriage? Do you have a longing desire to feel heard & understood but can’t seem to get through to your spouse? Wish you spent more time connecting with your spouse instead of engaging in arguments that drain your energy? If you can relate, you’re not alone. Building a thriving marriage in these modern times takes hard work. When you add the responsi ...
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Holding space for diversity of experience can illuminate much more than just our differences. We invite two individuals (who may or may not know one another) to record a 15 to 20 minute-long unedited conversation surrounding one topic unique to each episode. These organic conversations carried out by our team and guests will cover a variety of topics: from the intersection of humans and technology to the delicate weavings of today's social and moral fabric. (1) How did we get here? (2) How a ...
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The Globe

The Boston Globe

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An occasional podcast from The Boston Globe newsroom. Stay connected to your community and the world through New England's premier news source. Hosted by Jazmin Aguilera.
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Culpable

Tenderfoot TV, Resonate Recordings & Audacy

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Explore unsettled true crime cases where culpability has yet to be established. Host Dennis Cooper covers new cases in Culpable: Case Review. In season one, Dennis explored the case of Christian Andreacchio, whose death in 2014 was ruled a suicide after a 45-minute investigation, despite substantial evidence that points to murder. Season two explored the 2013 death of a young mother, Brittany Stykes, who was shot and killed while driving on an Ohio Highway with her 1-year-old daughter seated ...
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Church of Philadelphia (located in Charlotte, NC) is a church led by Pastor Lincoln Nelson. We strive to be a ministry that brings souls into the Kingdom of God through teaching and preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We desire to be a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come and encounter a life-changing relationship with Jesus the Living Savior, exalt God through worship, be equipped to participate in ministry, encourage one another through love and fellowship ...
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Parkour-ED

Colin Dailey

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Parkour-Ed is an English Language Podcast that explores the paths taken by members of our community at IFS, the International French School (Singapore), formerly known as Le Lycée Français de Singapour, or LFS. Anyone interested in education, multiculturalism, multilingualism, and expat life will enjoy Parkour - ED We are all so different, and we come from various backgrounds and cultures. The goal of this podcast is to help us get to know each other by hearing the stories of how we all ende ...
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Is there any hope at all of building and maintaining a free society? If so, how? If you are among "the remnant", this might be the show for you. See blog & discussion at: https://bretigne.substack.com/
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The Wise & The Wandering

Dr. Don Schaefer & Justin Olbrantz

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How did you end up here? Maybe we can help get you on the right path. Join Dr. Don Schaefer and Justin Olbrantz on a journey of complete positivity designed to help you Heal, Feel, & REVEAL. Bridging the gap between generations old and new - Find what you have been missing in the puzzle called Life: A podcast full of answers directed to a lost world full of questions.
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Now, What’s Next?

Morgan Stanley

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We’re hearing a lot about supply chains right now. But how did we get here? Journalist Sonari Glinton meets the people who make and transport our stuff to find out how we’re all connected and why that matters. Now, What’s Next? explores the human stories behind the big, sometimes hidden economic forces that shape how we live, what we value and how we make choices.
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Welcome to “The American Farewell” podcast! The focus of this podcast is to chronicle the fragmentation of this country along seemingly intractable partitions, as we move through what might be described as an existential crisis of the American identity. Who are we as a nation, and how did we get here? Is this where we’re supposed to be? If not, where should we be going?
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USA TBD

Dave Bernath

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A podcast exploring critical issues facing America today - social justice causes, systemic racial oppression chief among them; an outdated, visionless and unsustainable foreign policy; a broken food system in which we are literally eating ourselves to death, and a political system so dysfunctional it feels almost beyond reform. All of this unfolding within a world of accelerating exponential technological change and in a country that doesn’t really know itself. Where myths and half-truths st ...
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A podcast created by myself, John Mulligan and his wife. We discuss all things in my head like sports, video games, movies, tv shows and oh so much more. Each episode we see how far we can tumble down the rabbit hole. I can guarantee you that we will start with a direction and wrap up each episode with a how the hell did we get here notion.
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Banned

WWNO

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A leaked draft Supreme Court opinion suggests the US Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe versus Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States. How did we get here? This is Banned, a new narrative podcast that tells the story of how one Mississippi law could end the right to legal abortions in the United States — and overturn Roe v. Wade. Hosted by journalist Rosemary Westwood, Banned is a production of WWNO New Orleans Public Radio, WRKF Baton Rouge Public Rad ...
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Welcome to HOW DID I GET HERE, where we live our best lives on the Internet and come out the other side knowing more but not feeling all that much smarter. So come along this weird yet tantalizing ride with your host, Jae of DAY6. You’re welcome. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube (www.youtube.com/divestudios) 'How Did I Get Here?' is brought to you by DIVE Studios. DIVE members receive special perks! To learn more, visit www.patreon.com/divestud ...
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Charismatic CEO Arthur T. Demoulas clashes with his sisters in a succession battle that some fear could threaten their favorite supermarket. Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto breaks down the saga. Check out more of Globe's coverage on Market Basket here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:…
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Send us a text One ordinary day. One unthinkable moment. And the thin line between being here… and not. In this episode, I share the story of a near-death experience that changed everything — the choices, the realizations, and the reasons I’m still here to talk about it. If you’ve ever wondered how fragile life really is… this one’s for you. 🎙 How …
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When the founder of your podcast studio becomes the guest, you know it’s going to be something special. In this season finale, we sit down with Brodrick Lothringer, who believed in this show when it was just a conversation starter, and who quietly built something extraordinary. From selling toys door-to-door as a kid to navigating the loss of his h…
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In this episode, John discusses how the War of 1812 continued and ultimately came to a conclusion. John talks about the campaigns of 1813 and the British offensives of 1814, how things continued to linger in a position of stalemate and how the U.S. managed to survive despite a serious financial crisis and the capital city of Washington D.C. being b…
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Hi friend! Are you feeling frustrated by the growing misunderstandings in your marriage that seem to be pulling you and your spouse further apart? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 possible reasons why these misunderstandingsq may be happening more often — and what you can do to change the narrative in your relationship. Alrig…
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Who ushered housewives into the workforce and plastic storage containers into America’s kitchens? Today on the show, the rise and fall of Brownie Wise, the woman behind Tupperware's plastic empire — and a revolution in women’s work. Guests: Alison Clarke, author of Tupperware, the Promise of Plastic in 1950s America Bob Kealing, author of Life of t…
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*Content Warning: Institutional child abuse ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), childhood abuse, upsetting topics, suicidal ideation, crime. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *Learn more about Dr. Stephanie Hartselle, MD: Website - hartselleandassociates.com/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hartselle-md-…
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Welcome to Not For Educational Purposes, a How Did We Get Here Productions production, a podcast where two friends look stuff up on the internet and may or may not learn things. Welcome to the party pooper of episodes as we take the fun out of every question we ask, like, "Why are cigarettes considered gross while cigars are classy," "What is in a …
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Responsibility is the “R” in my SER framework — and it’s one of the keys to a better life and higher attraction. In this video, I break down the gigantic miscommunication showing up in almost every couple, tell you the crucial difference between responsibility and accountability, and what makes taking responsibility so hard (especially in relations…
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Guest: Curt Pringle - Former Speaker of the California Assembly and Mayor of Anaheim Guest Bio: Curt Pringle is a seasoned political leader and strategist with deep roots in California governance. He served as Speaker of the California State Assembly and later as Mayor of Anaheim, where he spearheaded major housing developments and infrastructure r…
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Welcome back to The Variety Show! 🎙️ 📱 What Apps Do You Use? Tom & Rob kick things off by sharing the apps they think everyone should have on their phones. From IMDb for film buffs, to Common Sense Media for parents, to Speedtest for techies, the boys compare notes and reveal a few underrated gems that deserve a spot on your home screen. 🥤 Taste Te…
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God Confidence E.I.T. Marcus Williams Psalms 118:8-9, Proverbs 3:5, 2 Samuel 22:23, Proverbs 3:26, Philippians 3:3; 4:13, & Hebrews 11:1 August 17, 2025 Today, we continue our current sermon series, 'Yahweh Perspectives'.Listen to E.I.T. Marcus Williams speak about how we need to rest in God's confidence. #churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #build…
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*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…
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*Content warning: distressing topics, suicidal ideation, disability abuse, religious and cultic abuse, sexual abuse and rape of a child, physical violence of children, institutional child abuse, childhood trauma, attack therapy, therapeutic abuse, grooming. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme…
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It seemed like Duke scientists had developed a “Holy Grail” of cancer treatment. Then the truth came out. In this week's Globe Magazine cover story, reporter Mike Damiano takes readers inside the scandal that ended with broken careers, betrayed patients, and contributed to a lasting legacy of doubt in scientific institutions. Read the story here an…
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Higher quality relationships start with your energy. Simple shifts improve your life and attract the RIGHT people. In this episode, I give you 3 Markers & 3 Pathways to Higher Energy. 08:28 The invisible thing going on all the time 11:57 What do we need to know? 19:45 The minority is interested in Better 17:20 Three markers and three pathways 17:36…
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Hi friend, Have you ever tried to express something important to your spouse—only to feel like your words aren’t landing? That disconnect can be incredibly frustrating, especially when all you want is to feel heard, seen, and understood by the person you love. Over the years, we've realized that sometimes it’s not just what we say—but how we say it…
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The 25th amendment. A few years before JFK was shot, an idealistic young lawyer set out on a mission to convince people something essential was missing from the Constitution: clear instructions for what should happen if a U.S. president was no longer able to serve. On this episode of our ongoing series We the People, the story behind one of the las…
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In today's Retro Ramble, Tom joins James from Super A-Z. What is Retro Rambles? Retro Rambles is a new series where Tom interviews people about their gaming history. Every person will get the same questions: Your first gaming memory First console you were bought / or you bought The game shop you remember most Worst gaming memory / let down moment R…
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Guest: Sonja Trauss – Founder & Exec Director of YIMBY Law Guest Bio: Sonja Trauss is the founder and executive director of YIMBY Law, a groundbreaking organization using litigation and advocacy to enforce housing laws and expand all types of housing across California. A former math teacher turned activist, Sonja helped ignite the Yes In My Backyar…
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Send us a text Have you ever felt helpless? Unheard? Like you were meant for something more… but couldn’t figure out what it was? In this premiere episode of How Did We Get Here?, I open up about the choices and cracks that shaped my journey — from high school ambition, to military service, to life-altering reality checks. It’s honest. It’s human. …
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Think business is boring? What about when your streaming bill goes up, or your favorite restaurant files for bankruptcy? Do you ever wonder what’s going on behind the scenes? Business Wars gives you a front row seat to the biggest moments in business, to explain how they shape our world. In the latest season, they explore the AOL Time Warner merger…
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A Change of Plans E.I.T. Alex Mahon Nahum 1:1-2; Acts 9:1-9; 17-20; Psalm 27:14 August 10, 2025 Today, we continue our current sermon series, 'Yahweh Perspectives'.Listen to E.I.T. Alex Mahon speak about how we need a change of plans #churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurch To support th…
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The majority of people who want relationships say there aren't enough good people to date and marry. I agree. In this episode I talk about what to do about it. 02:00 Scarcity of attractive matches in the dating market 06:55 Biological imperatives ?? 09:08 The truth of the minority 011:07 A dangerous move 13:28 Who is pursuing? 15:22 I would never! …
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Send us a text What if nature already contains the solutions to many of our health challenges? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Scott Johnson—naturopath, author of 28 books, and one of the world's foremost authorities on essential oils—we uncover how plant medicines can work with remarkable potency while avoiding the toxic side effects of …
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Frank Smith is very likely the longest-serving prisoner, ever, in the United States. He spent around 85 years in the justice system. He was in prison for the Battle of Stalingrad, and the liberation of Auschwitz. He was in custody during Elvis’s debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, the opening of the first McDonald’s franchise, the wars in both Korea and…
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It all starts and ends with what you believe. If you believe different, you live different. The hosts discuss the pivotal role of belief when following the teachings of Jesus. They expand into the idea that a strong belief can lead to miracles and transformative changes in a person's life. The conversation emphasizes that Christianity at its core i…
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Hi friend! Submission has picked up a lot of baggage over the years—and not all of it is biblical. In this episode, we’re unpacking some of the most common lies about submission in marriage, including the belief that it means passivity, weakness, or one-sided obedience. It’s time to strip away the distortions, return to Scripture, and rediscover th…
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The Eighth Amendment. What is cruel and unusual punishment? Who gets to define and decide its boundaries? And how did the Constitution's authors imagine it might change? Today on Throughline's We the People: the Eighth Amendment, the death penalty, and what cruel and unusual really means. This episode was originally published in January 2025. To ac…
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*Content warning: distressing topics, bullying, addiction, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), disability abuse, body image abuse, sexual trauma, medical neglect, therapeutic trauma. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the Amazing…
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Vanished. Vilified. Voiceless. This season on Truer Crime, every story has something in common: it’s not what it seems. What starts as a disappearance, a tragedy, or a headline quickly reveals something deeper—about power, about prejudice, about who gets to be heard and who gets written off. We’re digging into six gripping cases. Some you might rec…
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Welcome to Not For Educational Purposes, a How Did We Get Here Productions production, a podcast where two friends look stuff up on the internet and may or may not learn things. (!!!SPECIAL TRIGGER WARNING!!! We talk quite a bit about OCD thought patterns and potential triggers in this episode. This could be triggering for other people with OCD or …
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*Content warning: distressing topics, childhood abuse, substance use disorder, cultic abuse, Institutional child abuse, ‘troubled teen industry’ (TTI), suicidal ideation, medical neglect, disability abuse, PTSD. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources *SWW S23 Theme Song & Artwork: The S24 cover art is by the A…
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Guest: Alexandra Macedo – Member of the California State Assembly Guest Bio: Alexandra Macedo is California’s youngest-ever Republican assemblywoman, a fourth-generation farmer, and a fierce advocate for agriculture, entrepreneurship, and common sense reform. Raised in the Central Valley with deep roots in dairy and farming, she’s built her own env…
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