Best Joseph Wade Podcasts (2025)

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“When upon Life’s Billows”: Take a Friend | Beth Vaughan Cole | April 2008 21:31

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Friendship is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Friends provide comfort and counsel and help us feel loved. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By BYU Speeches

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Engel v. Vitale: Banning Prayer in School | Joel Alicea 6:14

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Does a simple classroom prayer violate the Constitution? That was the question before the Supreme Court in the 1962 case Engel v. Vitale. Joel Alicea, Associate Professor of Law at Catholic University, explains why this ruling dramatically reshaped the role of religion in public life—and why its impact is still felt today. Get all our content ad-fr…

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Brandenburg v. Ohio: Hate Speech Is Free Speech | Joseph Fornieri 6:29

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Is all speech protected under the First Amendment or is there a line that can’t be crossed? In 1969, the Supreme Court answered this question in the case of Brandenburg v. Ohio. Joseph Fornieri, Professor of Political Science at Rochester Institute of Technology, explains why free speech is the liberty from which all other liberties flow. Get all o…

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Wade Davies, "Native Hoops: The Rise of American Indian Basketball, 1895-1970" (UP of Kansas, 2020) 55:41

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The game of basketball is perceived by most today as an “urban” game with a locale such as Rucker Park in Harlem as the game’s epicenter (as well as a pipeline to the NBA). While that is certainly a true statement, basketball is not limited to places such as New York City. In recent years scholars have written about the meaning of the game (and tri…

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The Life Of Chuck/Charles/Charlie (ft. guests Eva Victor; Olivia Colman & Jay Roach; Sir Ben Kingsley) 1:58:18

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The…

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Episode #36 - Through the Eye of the Storm: Hurricane Katrina 20 Years Later 57:25

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In this episode of Investigation: Homicide, Nicole and Amanda sit down with Robert Latham, retired Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina; a storm that forever changed the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Robert shares his perspective on the monumental challenges faced by first…

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Tackling the Everyday: Race and Nation in Big-Time College Football 58:04

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Big-time college football promises prestige, drama, media attention, and money. Yet most athletes in this unpaid, amateur system encounter a different reality, facing dangerous injuries, few pro-career opportunities, a free but devalued college education, and future financial instability. In one of the first ethnographies about Black college footba…

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Free Markets Can Free Africa | Magatte Wade 6:16

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Why is Africa poor? Is it because of its colonial past or is it because of present-day policies? Senegalese-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Magatte Wade answers these questions, and offers a new path for a brighter, more prosperous future for the continent. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.p…

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Episode 98: Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1:35:04

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School's back in session, and we're back to discuss one of the most iconic high school comedies of the 80s: Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Fast Times is a year in the life of your typical gang of high school kids: You got the kids just try to make a buck, the ones obsessed with sex, the ones obsessed with finding love... And then, of course, you've …

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The Life Of Custard (ft. guests Joaquin Phoenix; Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor; Samara Weaving & Karl Glusman) 1:58:53

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In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co…

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Doug Levy, "Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar" (Clever Cleever, 2025) 56:33

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Heroes aren’t just the ones who bring home medals. Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar (Clever Cleever, 2025) delves into the lesser-known stories of Olympic athletes—and a couple of special Olympic venues—that challenge the conventional narrative of glory and gold. In riveting personal profiles exploring herculean feats of…

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“On Earth” | Wade J. Hollingshaus | July 2016 25:39

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Wade J. Hollingshaus invites us to join him in engaging in the conditions of uncertainty that are a divinely designed part of what it means to be on earth. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can You Trust Wikipedia? | Ashley Rindsberg 6:32

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Is Wikipedia still an impartial, crowd-sourced encyclopedia, or has it become a propaganda tool for a particular point of view? Investigative journalist Ashley Rindsberg charts the evolution of one of the world’s most popular websites, and comes to some surprising and disturbing conclusions. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download th…

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Matthew Goodman, "The City Game: Triumph, Scandal, and a Legendary Basketball Team" (Ballantine Books, 2019) 50:28

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The 1949-50 CCNY Beavers basketball team were one of the unlikeliest of champions in sports history. CCNY was a tuition-free in Harlem, New York, intended to give working class students the best education possible. The school was comprised of minorities, many of whom were the immigrants or children of immigrants. In 1949-50, the CCNY squad, led by …

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Kruegersplaining (ft. guests Celine Song, Dave Franco & Alison Brie) 1:42:37

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast will haunt your nightmares, but in a good way, as Chris Hewitt returns to the host chair, just in time to tackle, with Beth Webb and Amon Warmann, a Mount Rushmore question about the best Final Girls in horror movies. Their final choices may shock you, but that's nothing compared to the bit where Chris expl…

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Episode 35: The Disappearance of Gregory Varnado 49:04

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A missing man. A burned-out car. And a quiet Mississippi county holding its breath. Gregory Varnado vanished in August 2024. Weeks later—his remains were found in the ashes of his burned-out vehicle. Now, Lawrence County Sheriff Ryan Everett takes us inside the investigation… and the unanswered question: What happened to Greg Varnado? #Investigatio…

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The Shameless Plug #6: Two Days With James Cameron 42:04

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Or 42 minutes with Chris Hewitt and Nick de Semlyen. Which would you prefer? Don't answer that. Anyway, that's what you've got with the latest episode of The Shameless Plug, as Chris and Nick sit down to talk about Nick's extraordinary adventures in New Zealand, shadowing James Cameron for two days as he put the finishing touches to this month's co…

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Alien Earth: An Empire Podcast Special ft. Noah Hawley, Timothy Olyphant & Sydney Chandler 42:21

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In space, no-one can hear you pod. Thankfully, we're not on space, we're on Earth, so you will be able to hear this wonderful Empire Podcast special dedicated to Noah Hawley's excellent Alien prequel, Alien Earth, which dropped its first two episodes today on Disney+. Here, you will hear Chris Hewitt sit down with Hawley, the show's creator and sho…

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¿Por Qué Los Latinos Votaron Por Trump? 7:06

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Millones de votantes Latinos se inclinaron a la derecha en 2024. ¿Fue un verdadero realineamiento político o un fenómeno puntual? La respuesta a esta pregunta podría determinar el futuro de la política estadounidense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy PragerU

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Why Latinos Voted for Trump | Franklin Camargo 6:36

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Millions of Latino voters shifted right in 2024. Is this a true political realignment, or a one-time phenomenon? The answer to this question may determine the future of American politics. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter …

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The Not-So-Difficult Second Movie (ft. guests Guy Pearce and Benedict Wong) 1:45:04

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Helen O'Hara slip into the host's chair in Chris Hewitt's absence, and use her endless reservoir of patience to corral James Dyer, Alex Godfrey and Ben Travis in a discussion of the best second movies by notable directors (and yes, we know that we didn't mention [INSERT BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS CHOICE HERE])…

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Episode #34 – Hate, a bathtub, and a stubborn coroner 1:03:59

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On May 24, 1992, 39-year-old nurse and mother of two, Gail Mosby, was found dead in her bathtub in Jackson, Mississippi. Initially believed to be a suicide, the scene raised red flags—shallow water, blood in the tub, and a small bruise on her body. Investigators soon uncovered a chilling truth: Gail's death wasn’t self-inflicted but the result of a…

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“In This Life I Shall Have Joy” (Moses 5:10) | Carrie Moore | April 2004 32:09

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The Savior can transform any trial, hurt, or burden into greater testimony and deeper joy. We choose how we will respond our circumstances. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rome Fell. Will America? | Niall Ferguson 6:28

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The Roman Empire began as a model of Republican Government, but eventually descended into an autocracy. Is America headed for the same fate? Niall Ferguson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, examines this question. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social m…

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César Brioso, "Last Seasons in Havana: The Castro Revolution and the End of Professional Baseball In Cuba" (U Nebraska Press, 2019) 42:49

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Today we are joined by César Brioso, author of the book Last Seasons in Havana: The Castro Revolution and the End of Professional Baseball In Cuba (University of Nebraska Press, 2019). Blending the love for baseball fans in Cuba had during the 1950s with the political upheaval that led to Fidel Castro’s rise to power in 1959, Brioso weaves a fascin…

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Hey, It's Enrico Pazuzu! (ft. guests Akiva Schaffer and James Gunn) 1:45:49

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast adds insults to injury, as the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and Ben Travis — share their favourite movie insults. And, yes, misquote at least one of them horribly. Also, nothing on this earth will prepare you for Alex Godfrey's Pazuzu impression. We can only apologise in advance. Elsewhe…

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Episode 33 - Building Bridges: Crime Prevention & Community Outreach with Captain Christian Vance 50:24

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In this episode of Investigation: Homicide, Nicole and Amanda sit down with Captain Christian Vance of the Jackson Police Department, a dedicated law enforcement leader passionate about reducing crime and strengthening ties between officers and the community they serve. Captain Vance shares his insight on the challenges facing Jackson, Mississippi,…

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Stocking Stuffer #36: Donkey Kong Country - "The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights" 1:14:45

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It's been a long, hot summer, but we're back just in time for Christmas in July! We've been playing the heck out of Nintendo's new Donkey Kong Bananza game, so we thought we'd take a look at the Christmas episode of the Donkey Kong Country TV series! "The Kongo Bongo Festival of Lights" has everything you could want out of a holiday-themed cartoon …

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Bill Clinton: The Fall from Grace | Bill Whittle 6:35

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Bill Clinton may have been the most fortunate president in US History. He took office at a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity, when America stood alone as the world’s superpower. What did Clinton do with this unprecedented opportunity? Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle tells the story of a President who accomplished much, but …

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Bill Clinton: The Comeback Kid | Bill Whittle 6:17

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At the start of 1992 nobody imagined Bill Clinton, an obscure Southern Governor, would become President of the United States. But by the end of the year, it seemed inevitable. How did this most skillful of politicians pull it off? Historian and political commentator Bill Whittle describes Clinton’s improbable triumph. Get all our content ad-free on…

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Movie News Mews (ft. guests, Matt Shakman and Sam Rockwell) 1:40:40

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is all kinds of fantastic. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down (in person, and on Zoom) with Matt Shakman, director of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, to discuss the FF's debut in the MCU [24:33 - 40:07 approx]; and Sam Rockwell, the cool cat who's Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys 2. [1:07:02 - 1:19:28 approx] Then…

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Episode #32 - Fleeing the Scene: The Hunt for Yerby Hughes 49:00

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This week, join the ladies of Investigation: Homicide as they sit down with Walthall County Detective Justin Dyar to dig into the chilling case of Yerby Hughes, the man who murdered Chad Bryant and then vanished into the woods of rural Mississippi. How did Hughes slip through law enforcement’s fingers after leaving the scene in his victim’s truck? …

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Lehi’s Dream and You | Boyd K. Packer | January 2007 26:18

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Just like in Lehi's dream, there will always be those who mock you for choosing different standards and goals. Don't let them ruin your commitment. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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There's No Reward Without Risk | Carol Roth 6:14

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Success comes with risk. Those who take it often reap the biggest rewards. But what happens when government removes risk—freely spending taxpayer money and facing no consequences for failure? Carol Roth, author of You Will Own Nothing, reveals how this "risk-free" approach has left America drowning in debt without much to show for it. Get all our c…

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Bobby Omelettes And The Dolby Rumbler (ft. guests Alex Cox and Ralph Ineson) 1:43:52

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Do not adjust your speakers, or your headphones. Yes, Ralph Ineson's voice really is that deep and sonorous. And in this week's Empire Podcast, Chris Hewitt sits down with the actor who plays the planet-eating entity, Galactus, in next week's The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and talks about how his voice is his passport. [1:04:38 - 1:20:16 approx] …

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Episode 31 -- "Beneath the Surface: The Case of Wayne 'Kysten' Fiddis" 45:06

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Oxford is a college town full of all kinds of people from all over the state. Sometimes that can make certain crimes harder to investigate in the cross-section of Mississippi humanity. Tonight, Therese Apel and Nicole Kral look into the investigation led by Oxford Police Department’s Lt. Mark Hodges, who found himself unraveling a case of attacks, …

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The Shameless Plug #5: Tron Ares, Light-Up Covers, And More 43:45

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This month's episode of The Shameless Plug sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Empire editor, Nick de Semlyen, for a deep dive into the latest issue of Empire magazine, which just happens to have a limited edition light-up cover to commemorate our latest cover movie, Tron Ares. Together, our dynamic duo discuss the art of the cover line, their favourit…

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Brendan O'Meara, "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine" (HarperCollins, 2025) 54:28

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In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a source of inspiration and fascination—a talent who presaged the American running boom of the late 19…

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West Virginia v. Barnette: Forcing the Pledge of Allegiance? | Kurt Lash 5:57

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Can the government demand that you publicly declare your loyalty to the country? That was the question confronted by the Supreme Court in 1943 in the landmark case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, discusses why the answer to this question was so significant then and re…

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Brown v. Board of Education: Separate Is Not Equal | Sherif Girgis 6:27

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The 1954 Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Board of Education launched the modern Civil Rights movement. Sherif Girgis, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, explains how and why the case has had such a lasting impact on American life. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu…

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Where's The Cueball Going? (ft. guests, David Corenswet and Joseph Kosinski) 1:32:25

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast is dominated by bald baddies. Namely, a group discussion of the hairless horrors who have been tormenting do-gooders in all kinds of movies throughout the years. But also, our very own James Dyer, whose unexplained absence from the podbooth has Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and Alex Godfrey speculating wildly…

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Episode 30 - Can One Leader Save a City? Chief Joseph Wade and the Fight to Restore JPD 26:53

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Jackson, Mississippi — a city long marked by both triumph and turbulence — has seen its share of highs and lows. At the heart of its evolving story stands the Jackson Police Department, an institution as tested as the city itself. After years of strain under a troubled administration that many within law enforcement say pushed the department to the…

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The Gift of Uncertainty | Amy Taner | July 2019 26:08

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Can we come to see uncertainty as a positive thing? Amy Tanner explains how the gift of uncertainty can increase our hope in God’s miracles. Click here to see the speech page. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Joseph Darda, "Gift and Grit: Race, Sports, and the Construction of Social Debt" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 1:10:15

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In 1998, Bill Clinton hosted a town hall on race and sports. 'If you've got a special gift,' the president said of athletes, 'you owe more back.' Gift and Grit shows how the sports industry has incubated racial ideas about advantage and social debt since the civil rights era by sorting athletes into two broad categories. The gifted athlete received…

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Julia Brock, "Closed Seasons: The Transformation of Hunting in the Modern South" (UNC Press, 2025) 51:23

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In a unique and personal exploration of the game and fish laws in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi from the Progressive Era to the 1930s, Julia Brock offers an innovative history of hunting in the New South. The implementation of conservation laws made significant strides in protecting endangered wildlife species, but it also disrupted traditional…

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Are We The Baddies? (ft. guests Mahershala Ali & Rupert Friend, David Cronenberg, Gerard Johnstone) 1:58:21

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This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down for a pre-lunch chat about dinosaurs and sandwiches with Jurassic World Rebirth stars, Mahershala Ali and Rupert Friend, [25:28 - 36:36 approx] while Mike Muncer goes deep with the legendary David Cronenberg, as the Canadian director marks the release of one of his most personal films yet, The S…

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Episode 29 — Justice Delayed Still Comes: Serial Rapist Daniel Ray Skaggs 49:55

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In this true story from Rankin County, Mississippi, Chief Medical Examiner David Ruth tells us how a decades-old mystery was finally solved through groundbreaking forensic genetic genealogy. Follow the harrowing 1990 case of a young waitress known as “Jane,” whose courage helped crack open a serial rapist’s identity after years of silence. Discover…

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Roe v. Wade: The Battle over Abortion | Stephanie Barclay 6:32

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Few U.S. Supreme Court decisions have sparked more controversy and cultural upheaval than Roe v. Wade. This landmark 1973 ruling on abortion rights transformed America’s legal, political, and moral landscape. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, Georgetown Law Professor Stephanie Barclay examines the far-reaching impact of Roe v. Wade, exploring its con…

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The Empire Podcast: The Movie (with guests Damson Idris, and Ivanna Sakhno) 1:48:08

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This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt break out the bleep machine for a particularly sweary chat with M3GAN 2.0 star, the delightful Ivanna Sakhno, [1:10:44 - 1:23:01 approx] and quietly judge the football team of Damson Idris, star of F1. [24:51 - 37:46 approx] Or F1: The Movie, to give it its full marketing moniker, which in…