Best Jeremy Weiss Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 417: Decline-al Countdown ft. Haus of Decline 1:18:19

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Haus of Decline is here for a wide ranging chat that touches on Canadian US politics, the importance of art and community, our insane future and more, but the primary focus is the Toronto Blue Jays and George Springer’s iconic Game 7 home run in the ALCS. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t…

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Ep. 416: Canada Update ft. Jeremy Appel 6:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Jordan is away so it’s a Canada episode (with a brief bit on Graham Platner’s unfortunate tattoo). The NDP are choosing a new leader, with big political implications for the Canadian left. Also, are Mark Carney’s elbows still up? All this and much more in this talk …

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Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani honors Bach on latest recording 23:40

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani brings the first book of J.S. Bach’s ‘The Well Tempered Clavier’ to life on his latest recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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The View from Behind Xi Jinping's Desk, with Jonathan Czin 1:19:43

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I speak with Jonathan Czin, the Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s John L. Thornton China Center. His new essay in Foreign Affairs, “China Against China: Xi Jinping Confronts the Downsides of Success,” challenges the dominant Western narrative of Xi Jinpin…

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Ep. 415: An Actual Conspiracy ft. David Sirota 47:32

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David Sirota, founder of The Lever and co-author of the new book Master Plan joins Jordan to talk about what he found in his reporting, the No Kings protests and the hot new anti-grassroots think tank, the Searchlight Institute.You can buy the book here: https://www.levernews.com/master-plan-the-hidden-plot-to-legalize-corruption-in-america/ This i…

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Ep. 414: Donald the Dove ft. Prem Thakker 58:43

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Is it still a peace deal when Palestinians are still being killed? How much credit does Donald Trump deserve for all this? Will Democrats recognize that the ground is shifting under their feet or are they ideologically committed to not doing so? Is anything good happening in Canada? All this and more in this conversation with the incomparable Prem …

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Paavo Jarvi and the Estonian Festival Orchestra celebrate Arvo Part 30:36

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor Paavo Järvi leads the Estonian Festival Orchestra in music by Arvo Pärt in honor of the Estonian composer’s 90th birthday. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 413: Ceasefire / The Israel Influencer Campaign ft. Nick Cleveland-Stout 37:07

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com A tentative ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas and while it’s easy to feel cynical about what the future holds, it’s hard not to be moved seeing images of celebrating Palestinians who have been living under such nightmarish conditions over the last …

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Angela Hewitt concludes her complete Mozart Piano Sonatas project 38:10

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Angela Hewitt releases the third volume of her complete recording of Mozart’s piano sonatas. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 412: The Weiss Stuff ft. Eoin Higgins 47:27

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By Rob Rousseau, Jordan Uhl, and Eoin Higgins

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Ep. 411: Breaking the Siege 49:09

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Spooky movies. US government shuts down. The fate of the Sumud flotilla. Peace and deradicalization. Trump and Hegseth’s disturbing but also funny lecture to the generals. The war from within. American democracy eroding faster than usual. It’s been another big week, let’s get into it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth…

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Cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief 30:09

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Tamar Sagiv explores the different facets of grief on her debut solo recording. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 410: It's All Performance Art 1:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com We’re just kidding!!!!!!!! Don’t lock us up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We also talk about the shooting in Michigan and the right’s attempt to spin the shooter’s identity and beliefs, and the purported “peace deal” for Gaza.…

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The Symbolism of the Flying Tigers: Peking University's Wang Dong on the American Volunteer Group and its Historical and Diplomatic Usages 38:57

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Peking University's Professor Wang Dong (王栋), an international relations scholar at the School of International Studies at Peking University, where he also serves as Deputy Director and Executive Director of the Office for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding. Pro…

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Ep. 409: Message on a Casing 47:29

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Favorite airports. Baseball chat. Weapons. The Anti-ICE shooting. Palm Beach in the 90s. The free speech wars. The UN escalator conspiracy. Pete Hegseth summons the generals. The Kamala book tour. And much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.co…

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Composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith join forces on new album 31:01

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith present their first collaborative recording, ‘Sweetgrass.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 408: Cue The Pyro 3:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com We talk about Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, some of the speeches given by people like Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson and Stephen Miller, the “breakthrough” announced by the Trump administration on autism, and much more.…

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Jasmine Sun on Silicon Valley through a Chinese Mirror 1:11:18

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This week on Sinica, co-host Tianyu Fang makes his debut on the show to join me in interviewing his Stanford classmate and talented writer Jasmine Sun, who studies the anthropology of disruption. This summer, she took a trip to China with a group of friends with different levels of China experience, from people raised in the country to total novice…

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GVN Interview: Yonas Kibreab & Remy Edgerly – Voices of Pixar’s Elio 11:52

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In this edition of the GVN Interview, we sit down with the talented young performers Yonas Kibreab and Remy Edgerly. These rising stars bring to life two of the main characters in Pixar Studios’ highly anticipated film Elio, coming to Disney+ on September 17th! Join us as we dive into their experience working with Pixar, how they approached their r…

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Ep. 407: Mixed Messages ft. Ken Klippenstein 53:26

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First time guest and up and coming blogger Cam Klapperstein joins the program to talk about his reporting on Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, and how the efforts from numerous different parties to ascribe specific political views to Tyler Robinson has created an inaccurate picture of the story. We also talk about Jimmy Kimmel being the latest victi…

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Yascha Mounk on China and Western Liberalism 1:22:03

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I chat with well-known author and public intellectual Yascha Mounk about his recent fascination with China, his approach to learning about the country and learning Chinese, and his thoughts on how China fits into the current crisis of Western liberal democracy. 7:15 – Yascha’s experience of living in China and learn…

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Sharon Isbin performs music by LeFrak on new album 26:59

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin fulfills her dream of performing a Latin American-inspired guitar concert on her latest album, ‘Romántico,’ featuring music by Karen LeFrak. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 406: Calls for Vengeance 5:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com So long, anti-cancel culture movement. Hello cancel culture. The right wants people fired for sharing Charlie Kirk quotes, and complains about “context” when the quotes shared conflict with the narrative around his legacy they’re trying to discuss. And because it’s …

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Ep. 405: Turning Point 43:54

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In this episode we dig into some of the reactions to Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination from across the political spectrum, attempt to have an honest discussion about “political violence” and question how difficult it is becoming to find the truth about anything in a world increasingly flooded with disinformation. This is a public episode. If yo…

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What Did the September 3 Parade Mean? 1:43:11

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This week on Sinica, I speak first with retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, a frequent commentator on Chinese military and security affairs and a prolific writer now at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and with Rana Mitter of the Harvard Kennedy School and author of Forgotten Ally, a book about World War II in …

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Ep. 404: Flotilla Attacked 3:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com In this episode we talk about the Wall Street Journal publishing Trump’s love letter to Jeffrey Epstein, the attacks by Israel on the aid flotilla and ceasefire negotiators and much more.By Jordan Uhl, Rob Rousseau, and The Insurgents

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Sarah Bassingthwaighte connects to nature through music 34:02

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian-American flutist and composer Sarah Bassingthwaighte premieres her latest project, an album with the London Symphony Orchestra centered around music connected to nature. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 403: Double Feature ft. Jack Cocchiarella & Manny Fidel 59:46

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Jordan talks to progressive YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella about the RFK Jr. Senate hearing, the rollback of vaccine mandates in Florida, and Trump renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War. Then, Manny Fidel returns to the show for a closer look at the Zohran Mamdani campaign and why NFL RedZone now having commercials reflects deeper…

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Ep. 402: Trump Dead (REAL) (NOT CLICKBAIT) ft. John Iadarola 2:33

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com In this episode, John Iadarola joins Jordan to talk about a court ruling declaring Trump’s occupation of Los Angeles illegal, but how his administration is doubling-down anyway. We also talk about whether JD Vance would be worse and the press conference at the Capit…

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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism' 30:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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What Does China Want? The Authors of a New Paper Challenge the DC Consensus 1:29:32

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This week on Sinica, I chat with Dave Kang (USC), Zenobia Chan (Georgetown), and Jackie Wong (American University in Sharjah, UAE) about their new paper in International Security titled "What Does China Want?" The paper, which has generated quite a bit of controversy, takes a data-driven approach to examine the claim that China seeks global hegemon…

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UNLOCKED Ep. 401: Under the Influence ft. Daniel Maté 1:06:23

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Kpop Demon Hunters. Japanese jazz fusion. Trump is dead. Cracker Barrel. Canada’s biggest media dipshit. Paid influencers. Richie Torres does an interview. Jewish feelings. Daniel Maté of Bad Hasbara joins the show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspo…

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Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens 27:43

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Trump's India Tariff Tirade: A Gift to Beijing? With Evan Feigenbaum 1:03:36

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This week on the Sinica Podcast, I welcome back Evan Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Evan served for many years as a State Department official, was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia and Central Asia among his numerous positions in government, and was instrumental in buil…

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Ep. 400: Humble Bragg ft. Seth Harp 1:18:09

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In The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces, author Seth Harp takes readers on a grim and shocking journey from the December 2020 double murder of Master Sergeant William “Billy” Lavigne and Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas, whose bodies were discovered in a secluded corner of the sprawling base, into the dark und…

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The Engineering State and the Lawyerly Society: Dan Wang on his new book "Breakneck" 1:32:43

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to be joined by Dan Wang, formerly of Gavekal Dragonomics and the Paul Tsai Law Center at Yale University, now with the Hoover Institute's History Lab. Dan's new book is Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, and it's already one of the year's most talked-about books. In this conversation, we go beyond w…

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Ep. 399: Canadians Can't Jump 2:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com They’re calling Rob the white Pascal Siakam. Everyone in Montreal is saying this.By Jordan Uhl, Rob Rousseau, and The Insurgents

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John Jeter and the Malmo Symphony Orchestra perform Price and Grant Still 31:56

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ John Jeter leads the Malmo Symphony Orchestra, alongside soloists Han Chen and Fanny Clamagirand, in music by Florence Price and William Grant Still. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 398: Newsom Fires Back 50:18

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his response to the plan from Texas Republicans to redraw the Lone Star state’s congressional maps that will add several republican seats in Congress. We talk about the federal law enforcement presence outside his speech, and the takeover of DC. We also talk about Tom Cruise and whether it’s permissible to loo…

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Chinese and U.S. AI Applications in Public Administration: Lessons and Implications for Ukraine 1:18:46

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Artificial intelligence has been a frequent topic on Sinica in recent years — but usually through the lens of the two countries that have produced the leading models and companies: the United States and China. We’ve covered generative AI, national strategies, governance frameworks, and the geopolitical implications of AI leadership. This webinar, b…

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Ep. 397: America's Mayor ft. Bryce Greene 7:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Pete Buttigieg recently appeared on Pod Save America and, among other things, spoke about how the Democratic Party should respond to Israel’s humanitarian disaster in Gaza. For some, these comments fell very short of the mark. To talk about this, and more (including…

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony' 37:05

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Nuclear Weapons, Ukraine, and Great-Power Competition 1:12:49

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Join me for a conversation with four fantastic panelists about nuclear safety and security issues brought on by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and more broadly on the state of nuclear security globally during this era of dramatic change. This program was made possible by the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and the Center for Sla…

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Ep. 396: The Trump Doctrine ft. Alex Aviña 1:09:32

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Today Alex Aviña joins the show to talk about the way that the Trump Administration is continuing or expanding longstanding US government policies regarding Latin America, both domestically and internationally: the internal, dehumanizing deportation machine targeting Latin American migrants, the longstanding economic warfare and political destabili…

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The World AI Conference in Shanghai: Two tech veterans share their impressions 1:26:01

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This week on Sinica, Paul Triolo of DGA Albright Stonebridge and tech investor Ryan Cunningham join to talk about their observations and insights from the World AI Conference (WAIC), held in July in Shanghai, and what it tells them about China's ambitions in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence. Don't miss this one! 04:21 - Ryan on his …

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New York Polyphony brings a hopeful view of the future on its 10th recording 34:22

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media

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Ep. 395: Diddler on the Roof 3:49

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.com Trump’s on the White House roof. Discourse over the worst song of all time. Texas redistricting. Mamdani endorsements or lack thereof. All that and more in this glorious episode.By Jordan Uhl, The Insurgents, and Rob Rousseau

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Ep. 394: Vibe Shift 49:22

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A certain co-host celebrates a birthday. Stephen Colbert gives another hard-hitting interview. Bernie Sanders tries to block offensive weapons sales to Israel. All sorts of political and media figures start to rediscover their humanity after almost two years. Much to discuss this week. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot…

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Chinese Cooking Demystified: Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li visit Shaxi! 1:17:54

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This week on Sinica: On my final two days in Shaxi in Yunnan, Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li, the hosts of the marvelous YouTube channel Chinese Cooking Demystified, joined me for some cooking and lots of chatting about food! We recorded this show together and focus our conversation on their heroic attempt at a taxonomy of different Chinese cuisines…

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Pianist Dan Wilson serenades Los Angeles with lullabies recorded in Los Feliz, near Hollywood 26:42

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Dan Wilson releases his latest record featuring a collection of lullabies recorded on a 1918 upright piano found on the streets of Hollywood. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!By American Public Media