Best Josh Johnston Podcasts (2025)

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Taking Risks and Traveling the World, with Tom Freston! 40:42

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Tom Freston’s resume is real, but reads like fiction: he served cocktails in the Caribbean, created a fashion brand in India, co-founded MTV, became CEO of Viacom… and after he was unceremoniously fired, he helped launch a TV network in Afghanistan and became an advocate for global health initiatives. As if that wasn’t enough, he’s written an extra…

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Trump’s ‘disturbing’ proposal sets Ukraine up for a ‘third Russian invasion’ | John Bolton 25:23

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss the leaked 28 point plan for Ukraine, why the Trump administration seems to be flip flopping on territorial concessions and several Republican lawmakers publicly poke holes in the proposal that has been described as Russia’s “wish list”. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Red Rocks Production Playbook [Jesse O' Brien] 56:59

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If you increase your skills, can you get by with lower quality gear? Jesse O’Brien joins us this week to reveal the Red Rocks playbook for stretching a gear budget and still delivering excellent production quality. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby crawls under the stage to fix church AVL integration issues 7:30 – Jesse O’Brien from Red Rock…

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Guess the Guest: Surprising First Questions Part Two 30:31

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As part of the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares Part Two of her most surprising first questions, the curious openings that sparked honesty, humor, and revelation. These excerpts highlight the unexpected moments that shaped some of the show’s most memorable conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Even More News: Trump Calls For Senators' Deaths, Insults Reporters, And Begrudgingly Signs Epstein Bill 53:55

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Hi. Daniel O'Brien joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about Donald Trump's anger at (women) reporters, his calls for violence against Democratic senators, and his insistence that he's the most transparent president ever. They also dig into the legal case against James Comey and how it appears to be falling apart due to prosecutorial incompetenc…

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How Scientists Are Reviving Lost Smells 32:40

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Want to know what the Chanel No. 5 of Ancient Egypt smelled like? Or how the interior of Queen Elizabeth's royal car smelled? Or maybe you'd like to experience the fragrance of extinct Hawaiian flowers? In this episode, Will and Mango get nosy about how scientists have been working hard to build a scent library of disappearing smells. This episode …

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Trump’s ‘highly likely’ already scrubbing Epstein files | David Cay Johnston 22:29

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Professor David Cay Johnston joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump signing a bill which orders the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files, whether concerns over potential redactions are warranted and if this could lead to investigations into anyone allegedly involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. Hosted on…

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Super Food Science Excellence Trivia Blow Out! with Science Friday 14:39

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What a treat! It’s a fact-packed food science trivia game, created in collaboration with our good pals at Science Friday. Mango and SciFri’s Flora Lichtman put one lucky listener to the test with questions about peppers, panda diets, and more, with special prizes on the line. Check out Science Friday, and subscribe to the show wherever you get your…

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Some More News: All The Ways Trump Is Using The Presidency To Enrich Himself 58:21

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Hi. Have you had trouble keeping track of all the grifts? The crypto scams, the Trump watches, all the bribes? In this episode, we go through every way Trump is using the presidency to make him and his family billions. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Marco Siler-Gonzales Produced by Jonathan…

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Trump to cut off Putin’s lifeline | Sir Bill Browder analyses fatal sanctions set to bankrupt Russia 19:56

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Sir Bill Browder joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump agreeing to sign Lindsey Graham’s sanctions bill that will impose secondary sanctions and tariffs of up to 500% on countries importing Russian energy and exports, how this coupled with sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies will cut the country’s lifeline and how Vlad…

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Trump is in a ‘true fiasco’ as attempts to wriggle out of Epstein saga fails 14:05

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Journalist Will Sommer joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss the House of Representatives potentially voting unanimously in favour of releasing the Epstein files, Trump goes viral for telling a reporter to “quiet piggy” and whether the Democrats face their own risk in unveiling who is named in the Epstein files. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Even More News: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Welcome To The Resistance (Not Really) 36:09

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Hi. In today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the multiple rifts in MAGA land, from Marjorie Traitor Greene to Thomas Massie and their many supporters. They also talk about Trump’s sad response to his rapidly declining popularity. At least, Catturd still likes him. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that …

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Why Does New Zealand Have an Official Wizard? 32:09

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Everything Will and Mango read about New Zealand made them want to visit! From how Hokey Pokey became the country's favorite ice cream flavor, to why the nation is giving away free gym memberships... to birds, to the reason the coffin clubs are taking off, Will and Mango dig deep into the country's history to discover why New Zealand is so much bet…

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Epstein files release is still '50-50 it comes out' says Trump ally 18:20

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Chair of the Foreign Policy Initiative at the America First Policy Institute Carla Sands tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee why she finds the Epstein files story a 'distraction' and wants focus to move back to domestic issues. They also discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene and the BBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Trump ‘cornered’ over Epstein files | Scott Lucas analyses his ‘hoodwink’ backflip 23:27

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Professor Scott Lucas joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump’s backflip in urging House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, why Thomas Massie believes this could be a “big smokescreen” and which of the 20,000 documents released look the most damaging to the US president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Why You Need Production Pals [Justin Firesheets] 53:52

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How important is it to have fellow church tech friends? Justin Firesheets joins us to discuss how production friends can help improve your church's production, your morale and keep you sane! In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 – Intro: Why church techs need church production friends and community 1:00 – How many friends do you actually need in church…

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20th Anniversary celebration with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews 49:46

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with photographers Catherine Opie, Albert Watson, Pete Souza, Lynn Goldsmith, and Mary Ellen Matthews. These excerpts explore how they approach craft, capture truth, and use the camera to tell the stories that define us. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Even More News: Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump, Still The Guiltiest Man Alive 57:25

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Hi. Ella Yurman joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to read through some of Jeffrey Epstein's old emails. They talk about the horrible grammar, whether or not Trump tipped off Palm Beach police to Epstein's actions, and all the many ways Trump is trying to make this go away. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: http…

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Trump ‘can’t kill’ Epstein scandal as dozens of Republicans prepare to abandon him 26:12

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Charlie Sykes, political commentator and author of ‘How the Right Lost Its Mind’, joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss whether these Epstein emails raise any questions about Donald Trump’s ties to the deceased sex offender, whether the financier had it out for the President and Thomas Massie predicts the number of Republicans set break ranks …

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This has been Trump’s ‘lowest hour’ | Josh Hammer on Epstein Files 28:35

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Author and host of 'The Josh Hammer Show' tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee the Trump administration has mismanaged the Epstein files release, but that there is no smoking gun, or this would have been leaked already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9 Saucy, Savory Facts About Pasta 27:04

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Whether you love fusilli or spaghetti (actually, turns out many of you don’t love spaghetti), today’s episode will whet your appetite… for pasta facts. Join Will and Mango as they discover the rarest noodles on earth, a daring macaroni-powered prison break, and the visionary chef who paved the way for red sauce. Plus: Listeners weigh in on the best…

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Epstein offered a reporter ‘Trump with girls in bikinis’ photos in newly uncovered emails 25:03

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White House reporter for Real Clear Politics Philip Wegmann joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss old emails of Jeffrey Epstein being published which seems him offer a reporter “photos of Donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen”, whether the White House is in panic mode and if the emails paint author Michael Wolff in a way that rids him of a…

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Some More News: Trump Declares War On Anyone Who Doesn't Love Him 1:01:03

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Hi. In today's episode, we look at the No Kings protests, Trump's hunt for Antifa or the girlfriend of one of the founders of Antifa, Mike Johnson not knowing anything, JD Vance's insufferable hypocrisy, and AI slop raining down on all of us. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscr…

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Trump named in new Epstein emails | Scott Lucas analyses bombshell revelations 23:08

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Professor Scott Lucas joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss old emails released by House Democrats which show conversations between Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Michael Wolff where Donald Trump’s name is mentioned in three separate emails, with one claiming the president spent “hours” with a victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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Even More News: Democrats Give Up, Again 32:49

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Hi. On today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody and Jonathan talk about the eight democrats who voted with Republicans, likely with Chuck Schumer’s blessing. They also discuss Trump's pardons and his weird attempts to win voters over with some really bad ideas. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: https://…

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What Did Teddy Roosevelt Do to Dr. Seuss?! 46:25

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Today Mango sits down with Erin McCarthy, editor-in-chief of Mental Floss, to talk about our 26th president, Teddy Roosevelt… from whether he really climbed a mountain out of spite, to how a seal inspired his fossil collection, to what made him so darn productive (hint: it helps to drink coffee from a mug the size of a bathtub). Plus, we get into j…

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Trump could ‘break’ Putin as new sanctions begin to hurt Russia ‘profoundly’ 17:48

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Sir Bill Browder joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's meeting with Donald Trump, why the US President said there’s still a “good chance” he will meet Vladimir Putin despite Russia failing to make any concessions and how much of an impact the UK/US’ sanctions have had on Russia’s two biggest oil companies.…

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Trump ‘will sue the hell out of’ the BBC 17:03

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Former communications advisor to Donald Trump Bryan Lanza joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss the backlash associated with the BBC doctoring a speech of the US president, the Senate moves to end the government shutdown and Donald Trump is booed attending a football game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Producing the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service [Mosaic's Brad McCraw] 1:09:08

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How do you produce the largest Gospel presentation in history with less than 10 days? Brad McCraw joins us to discuss how his team produced the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service with no time and the highest of stakes. In this episode: 1:00 — Moments When Time Stood Still in American History 5:45 — How Brad McCraw Became the Production Lead for Charlie …

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20th Anniversary celebration with culinary creatives Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara 52:15

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To mark 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments with Julia Turshen, Christina Tosi, Gabrielle Hamilton, Fanny Singer, and Will Guidara—voices who reimagined how we cook, write, and welcome. From recipe testing as poetry to tinkering with desserts, from building a neighborhood bistro to building a culture of “unreasonabl…

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Even More News: Republican Wipeout on Election Night 56:09

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Hi. On today's episode, comedian Sara Caplan joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Zohran Mamdani's victory in NYC, the widespread Democratic victories across the U.S., and what it means for 2026. They also chat about Sara's decision as a trans person to leave the U.S. in the face of nonstop transphobic, violent rhetoric from the right. As alwa…

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AJA #46: Safety Pins, TPU Wins & Indoor Suffering 55:46

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Josh tackles why we're still pinning race numbers instead of printing them on jerseys, then dives into the tech story behind Silca's translucent TPU tubes. We talk about real-world marginal gains for everyday riders, and Fatty's recommendations for indoor training setups. Last but not least, you do NOT want to miss Josh's unfiltered take on the UCI…

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‘It’s like a dagger’: Trump’s longtime ally turns on him over rising living costs 23:19

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Former White House staffer Garrett Ziegler joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene praising Nancy Pelosi’s career while separately disagreeing with Donald Trump about the cost of living, Thomas Massie continues to urge Speaker Mike Johnson to let Congress return to work and who Americans will blame if the estimated 42 mill…

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9 Mustache Facts to Kick Off Movember! 11:47

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From the super strange reason Burt Reynolds grew a mustache to why you need to invest in a mustache spoon, Will and Mango chat all things facial topiaries with their good pals Yves and Alex. Special thanks to @doodlynoted on Instagram, whose amazing sketchnotes of this episode made us want to listen to it again! This episode originally aired on Nov…

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Trump’s ‘stonewalling’ of Epstein files ‘looks fishy’ | Scott Lucas 27:46

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Professor Scott Lucas joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss whether Zohrah Mamdani’s win in the New York mayor’s race will translate to more success for the Democratic Party in future elections across the country, whether the government shutdown played a part in the Republican Party losing multiple elections this week and House Speaker Mike Jo…

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Some More News: MAHA's War On Science, Vaccines, And People 1:05:56

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Hi. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement pretends to be about reducing chronic illnesses, but in reality, it's anti-science, will contribute to increases in disease and death, and is, at best, eugenics-adjacent. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited acce…

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This move from Trump would lead to ‘Iraq on steroids’ 26:18

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Professor Robert Kelly joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump threatening to send US militants to Nigeria to “wipe out the Islamic terrorists”, whether Russia and China have been conducting nuclear weapons testing and a former White House doctor casts doubts over the president’s successful MRI scans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Even More News: Trump's Interview Disaster, SNAP Benefits Coming Back, & Joe Rogan and Elon's AI Jam Session 38:24

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss Trump's wild “60 Minutes” interview where he admits to not knowing who he pardons. They also discuss how the administration will start funding some SNAP benefits again, Joe Rogan’s AI music fandom, and more. As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. PATREON: https://pa…

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Exploring Alien Science with Daniel Whiteson! 38:54

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What if aliens came to earth… and helped us unlock the mysteries of the universe? That’s the premise of our pal Daniel Whiteson’s new book, Do Aliens Speak Physics?, and today on the show he tells us how thinking through this wacky scenario can tell us a lot about ourselves, our science, and the boundaries of knowledge. Plus: Why sci-fi is just as …

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Saving Your Church Production Budget [Jerod Togger] 51:21

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Are churches allocating their church production budget in the right places? Church Tech Consultant, Jerod Togger, joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s thrifty upbringing shaped his gear buying habits 6:00 Jerrod Togger joins us! 10:10 What’s the first place to start in church production in AVL 2…

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20th Anniversary Celebration with visionary illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann 51:34

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To celebrate 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits standout moments from past conversations with illustrators Brian Rea, Maira Kalman, Barry Blitt, Edel Rodriguez, and Christoph Niemann. These excerpts explore how ideas drive style, how collaboration and constraint shape the work, and how a single image can speak fast and stay with yo…

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PTG Recommends: Origin Stories! 7:41

24d ago7:41

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On today's Rec Center, Mango introduces listeners to his pal Matthew Shaer's brand new podcast Origin Stories. If you're someone who misses the Longform podcast, loves to learn about the craft of writing, or just want to hear more from your favorite author and filmmaker, Origin Stories is probably what you've been looking for. On today's episode, M…

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Even More News: Kat Abughazaleh Indicted & Other ICE Horrors 1:01:57

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Hi. On today's episode, Daniel Gordh joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the Justice Department's attempted intimidation of ICE protesters, the shakeup in deportation leadership, the looming cuts to SNAP benefits, and Israel's massacre in Gaza during the "ceasefire". As always, we recorded right before that big thing that happened. Check o…

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China has Trump ‘by the short and curlies’ in trade war | Justin Wolfers 23:45

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Professor of economics at the University of Michigan Justin Wolfers tells Times Radio's Fergus Macphee what the meeting between Donald Trump and President Xi this week means for trade between the two nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Putin is ‘broke’ and blowing millions on ‘rubbish’ missiles as Trump flexes U.S. nuclear muscle 24:22

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Former British Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon joins Times Radio’s Maddie Hale to discuss Donald Trump instructing his Department of War to start testing US nuclear weapons, how strong Russia’s nuclear cruise missile and nuclear powered torpedo are and inside the decision from the White House to cancel Trump and Putin’s upcoming summit in Bud…