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Who Did What Now

Katie Charlwood

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Whoever said history was boring obviously wasn’t paying attention. Each week, join Katie Charlwood, history harlot and reader of books, as she delves into the people, places and events that make history a bit more interesting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.
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Damn Interesting

DamnInteresting.com

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The audio side of DamnInteresting.com: Legitimately intriguing true stories from history, science, and psychology. Audiobook-like narration with sound effects and music.
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With millions of downloads, hundreds of hours of soundtracked content, and an overall emphasis on the cultural history behind famous works of literature, Literature and History is one of the most popular independent podcasts on its subject. Starting with Sumerian cuneiform in 3,100 BCE, Literature and History moves forward in chronological order through Assyriology, Egyptology, the Old Testament, Ancient Greece and Rome, the birth of Christianity, and the early Middle Ages. The show's curren ...
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Book Shambles

The Cosmic Shambles Network

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Using books as a jumping off point, hosts Josie Long and Robin Ince and a different special guest each week, dive into interesting, passionate and shambolic discussions. Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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Frontmatter

Leanpub

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In Leanpub's Frontmatter podcast, we interview authors and special guests about their lives & careers, their areas of expertise and the issues of the moment, and their experiences as writers. Every episode is deeply researched and covers areas that are equally of human interest, general interest, and professional interest.
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The Book Marketing Action Podcast is a resource where you can get actionable advice to build your author platform, plan a book launch, launch your book successfully, and sustain interest in your book after launch. This podcast is focused on ACTION. At the end of every episode, we’ll share one or more actions you can implement to reach more people with your book and message. If you implement these actions consistently over time, you’ll see results. Some of these actions will seem easy, others ...
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Spy Story

Jim Stovall

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This podcast presents true stories from the history of espionage. Interesting characters, tradecraft techniques, fascinating stories -- all are dealt with in this semi-weekly podcast. Espionage fiction and their authors are also topics of this podcast. The website for this podcast and related material is https://www.Spy-Story.com, and the author's website is https://www.JPROF.com.
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The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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Say Something Interesting

EastLake Tri-Cities

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A weekly follow-up to what is talked about during the weekend message with a little extra “fun” thrown in at no charge. It’s about twenty minutes of content that we think is worth your time - though, to be honest, we’re pretty biased.
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A podcast series for Post and Nuanced Mormons from The Good Book Club including discussions on the monthly book and discussions from The Lazy Learner series where guests address specific topics of interest to post and nuanced mormons.
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Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.
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Android's Amazing Podcast

Android's Amazing Comics

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Welcome to Android's Amazing Podcast a comic book podcast sponsored by Android's Amazing Comics in Sayville, NY! James Santana and Hunter van Lierop bring you comic book news, reviews, and interesting dives into the wonderful world of comic books!
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Starting Strength is the bestselling book on the most fundamental and effective approach to strength training ever written. Mark Rippetoe hosts Starting Strength Radio where he discusses topics of interest, primarily to him, but perhaps also to you.
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Bookish Flights is the place to talk books and reading. This podcast focuses on connection, storytelling and the transformative power of books. Each episode invites guests to share the three books that have influenced them, unlocking their wisdom and how it changed their lives. Books are a bridge that connects us, a remedy for loneliness, and the best conversational currency to be the most interesting person in the room! Rooted in the belief that stories shape who we are, this podcast brings ...
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Technology is changing fast. And it's changing our world even faster. Host Alix Dunn interviews visionaries, researchers, and technologists working in the public interest to help you keep up. Step outside the hype and explore the possibilities, problems, and politics of technology. We publish weekly.
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Jason Horton & Rebecca Leib discuss and explore some of the most mysterious and interesting events in history. Take a trip to haunted hotels, abandoned malls, deserted amusement parks, paranormal experiences, infamous true crimes, and weird historical and cultural events. This is Ghost Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Overnights

ABC listen

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Overnights is heard from 2am to 6am nationally on the ABC. There is great music and interesting guests from Australia and all parts of the globe. You'll hear conversations about food, travel, science, music, books, personal finance, sport, film, astronomy, fashion, gardening, relationships, collectables and much more.
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Writers on Film

Film Stories

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Writers on Film is the only podcast to focus on film books and to talk to the best authors working in the area of cinema. From Making Of tomes to biographies, studies to novelisations, author and film critic John Bleasdale is fascinated by where the written word intersects with the world of the big screen. Get bonus content on Patreon A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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Fantasy, Sci Fi and speculative fiction, observed through the comedic lens of The Bugle. Become a Bugle subscriber to enjoy this show ad free and help us thrive. Expect reviews and supernova level hot takes on literature, gaming, films, TV, board games, and anywhere else you can experience space ships, clones and beautiful elves with massive weapons. A podcast from The Bugle. Hosted by Alice Fraser and friends. Also available as a video podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor ...
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Mindful Reading

James de Klerk & Peter Banda

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An unashamedly self-help podcast where we go through interesting self-help books, and discuss the nuggets of wisdom in them. Once a month, we'll discuss our latest read, exploring its teachings and learning how we can apply its principles to our lives. mindfulreading.substack.com
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Empowering Our Community One Story At A Time This podcast is dedicated to interviewing people who impact the community in Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and beyond! YRRS is a private, non-profit station broadcasting readings of local newspapers, magazines and best-selling books, along with presenting talk shows and special interest programs to people experiencing visual impairment.
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Physicianary

Hansa Bhargava, MD

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A Healio podcast hosted by Hansa Bhargava, MD, discussing innovation, inspiration and interesting advancements in medicine, as well as providing actionable tips to help physicians better care for themselves.
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Burned By Books

New Books Network

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A podcast for writers and readers who are obsessive about their books. Interviews with established and up-and-coming writers, and recommendations for the best in contemporary fiction, poetry, and drama. Chris Holmes. Chris is Chair of Literatures in English and Associate Professor at Ithaca College. He writes criticism on contemporary global literatures. He is the co-director of The New Voices Festival, a celebration of work in poetry, prose, and playwriting by up-and-coming young writers.
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Undercurrent Stories

Undercurrent Stories

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Discovering the hidden depths of the people and world around us. Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of people and subjects including: history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more. IG:https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories/ TW:https://mobile.twitter.com/undercurrentst1
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Are we in the glorious final days of the physical cookbook just as interest in the ancient art of sourdough baking is at an all time high? Hopefully not, but if we are let celebrate what make cookbooks, especially bread cookbooks the lynchpin of the kitchen...counterculture if you will. For bread bakers and all lovers of cookbooks, the Bake this Book podcast discusses the bread cookbooks that will be your reference for years to come. Join Erik Fabian, cookbook lover and homebaker, as we disc ...
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The show is a great excuse for Torg to invite interesting people to come on the podcast and share their story. Episodes often involve the Torg brother-sister combo of Anne and Bill. Listeners can count on learning something and at least a couple of laughs. Conversation abounds!
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Join Michelle and Lindsay as they chat weekly on all manner of things that pertain to and may interest the Modern Lady. From books to food to current lifestyle trends and issues, they will explore what it means to be a true lady in today's world!
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Olivia Wolfgang-Smith is the author of the novels Mutual Interest (2025) and Glassworks, which was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Apple, and Good Housekeeping. She is a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Fiction and lives in Brooklyn with her partner. Recommended Books: Hugh Ryan, Whe…
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Megyn Kelly is joined by MK True Crime contributors Mark Geragos, Matt Murphy, Arthur Aidala, Mark Eiglarsh, Dave Aronberg, and Phil Holloway to discuss the breaking developments in the Diddy sentencing, the judge’s decision to factor in “acquitted conduct,” why the judge's statements sound bad for the Diddy defense team, how Diddy’s celebrity stat…
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What if being a bit weird is actually entirely normal? What if sharing our internal struggles wasn't a sign of weakness, but strength? Let some experts help you wade through the 'neurotrash' to talk about the science of neurodiversity. Gina Rippon is a Professor of Cognitive NeuroImaging and author of The Gendered Brain and The Lost Girls of Autism…
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President Trump signals he may use the government shutdown to permanently cut federal agencies, with OMB Director Russ Vought drafting plans for sweeping layoffs and canceled projects. Two Delta jets collide on a LaGuardia taxiway, injuring at least one person and prompting an NTSB investigation as controllers work unpaid through the shutdown. A te…
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Send us a text This episode brings you the latest gathering of our BFF Book Club—a monthly celebration of reading, meaningful author conversations, and book-loving community. If you enjoy diving deep into unforgettable stories and connecting with the minds behind them, you’re in the right place! This month, we’re discussing What the Silent Say with…
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Grab your carry on, your snacks, and a blanket, because we’re hopping in the time machine again to go back to the May 2016 issue of Romantic Times to look at the new releases and reviews! This issue caused some big questions. Coke or Pepsi? Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Did you worry about spontaneous combustion? Should I read the Midnight, Texas trilo…
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Thought we were at peak scam? Well, ScamGPT just entered the chat. More like this: Gotcha! The Crypto Grift w/ Mark Hays This is part three of Gotcha! — our series on scams, how they work, and how technology is supercharging them. This week Lana Swartz and Alice Marwick join Alix to discuss their primer on how generative AI is automating fraud. We …
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COME SEE ME LIVE IN LONDON THS NOVEMBER! Welcome to the final installment in the Josephine Baker Saga: Death of a Showgirl. She lived a full life, fro rags to riches, resistance to Rainbow tribe, she was a civil rights activist, mother of 12 and a diva til the end. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Listen to Kiss Like You’re Sorry Donate to Burlesque Hall …
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, and Andrew Walworth, RealClearPolitics Hosts, to discuss the unfunny Democrats not being able to take a joke, the left losing the PR battle as the government shutdown continues, the left and media’s reaction to Trump’s ongoing sombrero memes, how the shutdown may ultimately end, what's really happeni…
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This just in with data centers: Energy grids are strained, water is scarce, utility costs are through the roof — ah well, let them eat compute, I guess! More like this: AI Thirst in a Water-Scarce World w/ Julie McCarthy It was just climate week in NYC and we did a live show on data centers with four amazing guests from around the US… Thank you to …
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Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and White House advisor Stephen Miller launch a federal crime crackdown in Memphis, where 53 arrests have already been made. National Guard troops begin training ahead of a federally ordered deployment to Portland to protect ICE facilities, over the objections of Oregon officials. A joint s…
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Episode Notes: Mata Hari Episode Episode Overview "Mata Hari: The Dancer Who Became History's Most Famous Spy" examines the life and death of Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, who transformed herself from a middle-class Dutch housewife into the exotic dancer "Mata Hari" before becoming history's most famous accused spy. The episode explores how wartime …
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In this episode of the Leanpub Podcast, Len Epp interviews Edward Abramowich, author of Rethinking Capital Project Delivery: Agentic AI–Driven Strategies for the New Era. They discuss why large projects often fail to deliver on time and budget, and how agentic AI - autonomous AI agents that plan, act, and learn - can transform the way complex proje…
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update," to discuss the Democratic “theater kids" performing their talking points on the government shutdown, how Trump is at the center of the shutdown arguments, Trump trolling Dems with even more AI videos of sombreros and Hakeem Jeffries, the ongoing freakout on the left over jo…
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Today we have a really special guest with us. An international athlete, he competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics in the discus and won bronze and silver medals in successive Commonwealth games from 1970 to 1974. He was the British National discus champion on 7 occasions and held the British record for 25 years. Since then he has been a lead…
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Send us a text Host Michael Bosela sits down with Josh Prest from Prest Public Strategies, LLC — a government relations and lobbying firm headquartered in Cleveland, with offices in the Tremont neighborhood and right here in Youngstown — and Kristen Olmi from KO Consulting. Josh and Kristen share how their work strengthens connections between commu…
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President Trump strikes a sweeping deal with Pfizer and unveils a new TrumpRX website, promising lower drug prices but reviving controversy over the company’s COVID vaccine record. Republicans and Democrats clash in a Senate hearing over crime policy. YouTube becomes the third tech giant to pay up, agreeing to a $24.5 million settlement with Presid…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m chatting with SK Horton, a physician by day and book lover by night. She lives in sunny Arizona with her husband and two daughters, where she can often be found planning the next great family vacation, experimenting with a new recipe, or indulging in her love of fancy coffee and tea. Key Highlights: Her younge…
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December 2025 Solicitations Weekly Comic Reviews: DC Bat-Man: The Second Knight 1 by Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins, Mike Spicer Marvel Marvel/DC Deadpool/Batman 1 by Zeb Wells, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, Alex Sinclair Chip Zdarsky, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Kelly Thompson, Gurihiru Kevin Smith, Adam Kubert, Frank Martin Al Ewing, Dike Ruan, Moreno D…
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Tom Neenan joins Alice Fraser this week for another sci-fi and fantasy packed episode of Realms Unknown! 📚 Buy recommended books here! https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/RealmsUnknown NEWS TV Doctor Who PLAY Amadeus GAME Fortnite TV The Boys TV Peacemaker FILM A Nightmare On Elm Street FILM Longlegs WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WATCHING? Alien:Earth MINES OF UURGH…
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OpenAI just secured a bizarre financial deal with Nvidia — but the math is not mathing. Is the AI sector an actual market, or a series of high-profile announcements of circular relationships between a tiny number of companies? More like this: Making Myths to Make Money w/ AI Now Alix sat down with Sarah Myers-West to go through the particulars of t…
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Stu Burguiere, host of Stu Does America, to talk about Sec. Pete Hegseth calling out "fat" generals and troops in major address, promising to end DEI and radical progressive ideology in the military, Trump's hilarious AI video of Schumer and Jeffries, the meltdown about it being "racist," Kamala Harris rambling incoherently…
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Erik Fabian talks with Amy Coyne about her new book: The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough: Best-Kept Secrets for Successful Bread Every Time. Amy Coyne is a recipe developer who has been baking sourdough for over a decade and is the creator of Amy Bakes Bread, where she shares sourdough tips and recipes. Known for her beginner-friendly sourdough maste…
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Erik Fabian talks with Sarah Owens about the 10th anniversary of her James Beard Award winning cookbook: Sourdough: Recipes for Rustic Fermented Breads, Sweets, Savories, and More Sarah is a horticulturist, sourdough instructor, and cookbook author who specializes in fermentation and sourdough. The new edition expands on her acclaimed work with rus…
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This special edition episode features the latest installment of Healio Community’s book club. Physician author Eric Topol, MD, discusses his book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, a guide to the science of living a long life free of debilitating diseases with Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology…
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You may have heard of hormesis — the idea that intentionally embracing small stressors activates the body’s repair and defense systems, building resilience, improving how the body and even the microbiome function, and ultimately protecting against the harms of chronic stress. We typically think of these hormetic stressors in terms of things like ex…
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Officials say the alleged gunman behind Sunday’s Michigan church attack was a Marine veteran with a history of animosity toward Mormons. President Trump unveils a sweeping 20-point Gaza peace plan with international oversight, prisoner exchanges, and the prospect of eventual Palestinian statehood if Hamas agrees. Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler…
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I talk with Tom Shone about Terrence Malick's first film Badlands (1973), a true crime drama that introduces a new talent and vision to seventies cinema and the world. You can buy the biography of Terrence Malick here The music is Camille Saint Saens - The Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium and is performed by pianos: Neil and Nancy O'Doan and orche…
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It’s never been easier to access content than it is in our modern day - with a click of a button or a swipe of our finger, we can engage in any topic, however we’d like, whenever we’d like. But should we? In a world saturated with short form content like Tik Toks and Reels, there's still an undeniable appeal of long form content that calls to us. B…
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In early-seventeenth-century Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, dangers are plentiful—especially for those of Jewish heritage. Non-Catholics have been expelled from Spain, and the Inquisition has come to Portugal to impose its prohibitions. In Isabela's Way: A Novel (She Writes Press, 2025), fourteen-year-old Isabela, an obedient “New Christian”…
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This week on TORG Stories: We break down the biggest NFL headlines, from the Chiefs getting back on track to the Ravens' recent struggles and the Bears' dominant defensive play. Plus, a deep dive into the WNBA playoffs with the Fever forcing a Game 5 and Boston's historic night.By Torg
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Michael Shellenberger, founder of the “Public News” Substack, to discuss President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to Portland, the increasingly violent left-wing protests aimed at ICE facilities, some city officials’ refusal to admit anything is wrong, the presence of the growing normalization and support of violen…
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Let’s relax with a listener request for more from the marvelous mind of Bertrand Russell. This time, thoughts about the nature of thought, induction versus deduction, and whether we can know anything. Spoiler alert, yes. But also, no. That’s philosophy for you. Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/borin…
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New reporting sheds light on what former FBI Director James Comey is accused of. A gunman rammed a vehicle into a Mormon church in Michigan before opening fire and setting the building on fire, killing at least four people and injuring several others. President Trump orders National Guard troops into Portland to protect ICE facilities after weeks o…
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Olivia Wolfgang-Smith is the author of the novels Mutual Interest (2025) and Glassworks, which was longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Apple, and Good Housekeeping. She is a 2024 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Fiction and lives in Brooklyn with her partner. Recommended Books: Hugh Ryan, Whe…
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Episode Notes: Intelligence and Victory Episode Episode Overview "Intelligence and Victory: How Espionage Won Independence" serves as the capstone episode of the Revolutionary War intelligence series, examining how individual acts of courage and ingenuity combined to create comprehensive intelligence capabilities that proved decisive in securing Am…
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