Best Let S Fix This Podcasts (2025)

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Ukraine Sending PREGNANT WOMEN To The Front Lines! 1:01:25

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Despite the extreme dangers, limited medical care, and a lack of proper maternity support, pregnant Ukrainian soldiers are actively serving on the front lines, with many framing their service as fighting for both their country and their children’s future. The New York Times presented these stories as examples of resilience and feminist empowerment,…

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Corporate America ditched DEI. What happened to the employees? 7:59

9h ago7:59

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“Chief diversity officer” was once Corporate America’s hottest job. Now corporate America has retreated from DEI and slashed thousands of jobs. So where does that leave the people who’ve built careers around that work? Hear the story of one veteran executive who’s been job-hunting for more than a year. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, si…

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Ep 112 - 5 Workflow Optimization Fixes That Will Save You Hours Every Week 20:56

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Workflow optimization isn’t just for massive corporations. As a small business owner, your time is your most precious resource. If you’re constantly putting out fires, chasing deadlines, or redoing tasks that should’ve been smooth, you don’t need more time. You need better workflows. When your systems are messy, outdated, or non-existent, everythin…

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Cumberbatch and Colman team up to play a couple at war 8:47

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So many movies are made about the beginning of a relationship. That first spark of attraction. That first kiss. The new dark comedy “The Roses” is about the other end – when it's all falling apart. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star as Theo and Ivy, a couple who was once very much in love. Two children and a transatlantic move later, they’…

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Dem Influencers EXPOSED As Paid Shills For The Party! 1:01:30

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A number of prominent Democratic influencers were secretly offered contracts funded by the dark money group 1630 Fund through its project Chorus, paying them thousands per month to push party messaging while prohibiting disclosure of the arrangement. Guest host Misty Winston and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger criticize the hypocrisy of calling th…

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The lasting impact of the administration’s changes to health science 9:07

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The Trump Administration has made significant changes to the departments in charge of public health. So what does that mean for the health of average Americans and to the future of public health research? NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency medicine physician who also teaches public health policy at Brown University. For …

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Covering Katrina: navigating New Orleans in the days after the storm 9:05

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Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans twenty years ago this week, leaving a trail of destruction across the city and the Gulf Coast. NPR journalists were on the ground covering the developing story of what became the costliest storm in U.S. history. NPR’s Greg Allen reflects on covering the catastrophe and digs into the archives to remember the feel of…

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President Trump, entertainer-in-chief 8:58

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Before he entered politics, most Americans knew Donald Trump as an entertainer. As the host of the hit show “The Apprentice” he was catapulted to a new level of fame. That persona has carried over to Trump’s political life as he embraces his role as entertainer-in-chief. In this term, unlike the first, Trump has taken aim at cultural institutions. …

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Nick Fuentes SLAMS Charlie Kirk Over Support For Israel! 1:02:06

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In the latest instance of right-wing infighting over Israel, commentator Nick Fuentes launched a fiery attack on Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA, accusing them of hypocrisy for supporting U.S. alignment with Israel while claiming to be Christian and “America First.” Fuentes condemned Kirk for defending what he described as genocide abroad, calli…

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Gazans are starving. How did it get this bad? 11:16

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The war in Gaza is approaching the 2 year mark. As it does, Israel continues to launch new attacks on a territory that is already in ruins. And the humanitarian situation for Gaza’s Palestinian residents continues to worsen. A team of NPR reporters has been focusing on one question: how did we get here? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, s…

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Should the government be in the business of business? 8:52

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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company? That’s one of MANY questions about federal policy right now, as the Trump Administration aggressively pushes for stakes — and oversight — of major private companies. This week, the White House announced it was taking a ten percent stake in the struggling technology giant Intel. Commer…

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What They’re NOT TELLING YOU About The Raid On John Bolton’s House! 58:17

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The FBI recently raided John Bolton’s home over alleged mishandling of classified information, which is a bit ironic since Bolton is an unrepentant war-hawk who once criticized Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents himself. According to reports, CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided the intelligence foundation that led FBI Director Kash …

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Can Trump call the National Guard into Chicago too? 10:43

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For over two weeks, members of the National Guard have been walking the streets of Washington, D.C. -- alongside federal law enforcement and local police. President Trump has said there is a “crime emergency” in the nation’s capital -- and has openly hinted at taking similar actions in other Democratic-led cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimor…

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Ep 111 - How to Retain Employees in a Small Business 18:40

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Losing a team member is frustrating, exhausting, and expensive. For small business owners, keeping your best people is essential if you want to grow sustainably without burning out. To avoid losing trust and momentum when a team member leaves, you don't have to offer expensive perks - instead, build a culture that makes people want to stay working …

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What a day in immigration court is like now 11:58

8d ago11:58

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The Trump administration is deploying a new strategy to speed up deportations. Government lawyers are asking immigration judges to dismiss on-going cases. Then, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents arrest people as soon as they step out of the courtroom. The process is often chaotic. And for immigrants without legal status, it's also very ri…

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Kash Patel Pledges To Imprison All Child Predators EXCEPT ISRAELIS! 59:48

8d ago59:48

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced “Operation Restore Justice,” which he claims led to over 200 arrests of child predators, the rescue of 15 children, and a vow that offenders would find “no sanctuary.” Yet to Jimmy the announcement rings more than a little hollow, seeing as how Patel and other U.S. authorities protect certain offenders, especially …

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Would You Choose Pain Over Stillness? 3:12

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In a famous study, people were asked to sit quietly in a room for 15 minutes. They’d previously tested a mild electric shock and said they’d pay to avoid it. Yet when left alone, they were given access to a shock button. Despite there being no reward, 67% of men and 25% of women chose to zap themselves during the experiment (Wilson et al, 2014). Co…

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Bubbling questions about the limits of the AI revolution 10:46

10d ago10:46

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OpenAI founder Sam Altman floated the idea of an AI bubble, an MIT report found that 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing and tech stocks took a dip. With the AI sector is expected to become a trillion dollar industry within the next decade, what impact might slowing progress have on the economy? NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Cal N…

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High stakes diplomacy and canceled Halibut Olympia, insights from the Alaska Summit 12:31

11d ago12:31

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Normally, foreign policy summits between world leaders involve painstaking planning and organization days and weeks in advance. The hectic and last minute nature of the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska provided a window into how so much of what’s happening to try and end a brutal war in Ukraine, is bein…

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Famine is declared in Gaza. Will anything change? 7:45

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The people of Northern Gaza are starving. That’s according to an official declaration by a United Nations-backed group of experts, who comprise the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification or IPC. They say that famine has officially reached Gaza city and could soon reach other areas of the territory. Still, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta…

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Zionist US Attorney LIED About Letting Israeli Child Predator FLEE To Israel! 58:16

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Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, an Israeli cybersecurity official tied to Netanyahu, was recently caught in a Las Vegas child-predator sting, then allowed to leave after posting bond, with blame for the release falling on acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada Sigal Chattah. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Chattah’s past ads and tweets and ar…

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It's not your imagination. Hurricanes are getting more severe. 6:55

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In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1300 people dead and becoming the most expensive hurricane in history with overall economic losses estimated at $125 billion. It was also a harbinger of what would happen to hurricanes in the years to follow, as climate change would make them an increasingly powerful …

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What's Trump doing in DC? 9:39

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President Trump says the administration’s takeover of DC is making life safer. But many of the city’s residents and business owners are questioning the administration’s moves? So what exactly is the goal of the federal takeover in DC? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email…

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Here’s The BIGGEST Surprise From Zelensky’s White House Meeting! 59:02

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently visited Washington, where he surprised many by wearing a suit instead of his usual military-style clothing while meeting with Donald Trump and Trump reportedly praised the wardrobe change. In this video Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger mock Zelensky as desperate for support amid Ukraine’s di…

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How hundreds of babies and children ended up in a mass grave in Ireland 12:42

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Anna Corrigan grew up in Dublin, Ireland. She thought she was an only child, until she was in her 50s and discovered a family secret. Corrigan found documents showing her mother had spent time in one of Ireland’s so-called mother and baby homes — places where single women went to give birth. And that she had given birth to two sons there. Two broth…

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Ep 110 - Smart Business Investments for Small Business Growth 14:50

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Every small business owner faces tough choices when it comes to investing money back into their business. Maybe you’ve found yourself staring at a tempting coaching program, a shiny new software tool, or that “limited time” offer that promises growth, but you’re unsure if it’s really worth it. Today, we’ll break down the best way to make these inve…

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238: Back-to-School Reset for ADHD Moms 14:17

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Joy, a professional organizer and former teacher, shares three essential home systems to set up for a smoother school year: a launch/landing pad for quick exits and returns, a centralized spot for cleaning supplies and laundry tools, and a simplified kitchen with easy meal options. These quick, practical steps help families recover from summer diso…

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Trump and Zelenskyy meet again 12:37

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In the last few days, President Trump has met separately with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, in an attempt to break the deadlock and end the war. Today’s meeting at the White House between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemed to go much better than last time, when Zelenskyy left early after a heated argument in the Oval O…

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FBI BRAGS About Arresting Man Who Assaulted DC Cops With Subway Sandwich! 1:00:10

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A Department of Justice employee, Shawn Charles Dunn, was arrested in Washington, D.C. after drunkenly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer. The incident, caught on video, sparked exaggerated reactions from officials like the Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, who framed it as a serious attack and even tied it to the…

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What we know about President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics 9:31

16d ago9:31

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President Trump turned to the Heritage Foundation help pick his appointee to lead a traditionally non-partisan agency. NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with political science professor E.J. Fagan, author of “The Thinkers: The Rise of Partisan Think Tanks and the Polarization of American Politics” to understand why Trump’s close relationship with the conse…

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Covering climate change in the city of love 9:41

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Paris has increasingly found itself on the frontline of the climate crisis and covering the city and the rest of France now means regularly reporting on deadly climate events. NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Eleanor Beardsley about how climate has become core to the Paris beat. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ v…

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What Bad Bunny means to Puerto Ricans 9:28

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This summer, the island of Puerto Rico has been under the thrall of Bad Bunny. His 30-concert residency at a stadium in San Juan is a homecoming for the global superstar. It's also a homecoming for many thousands of people who left home – but are flocking back for the shows. NPR’s Adrian Florido reports on how the concerts are resonating with Puert…

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DC Police Have Been LYING About Drop In Violent Crime! 1:00:03

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Washington DC’s highly touted 25–28% drop in violent crime is highly dubious, seeing as how murder stats are up while officials claim overall violence is down. Citing an NBC4 Washington report and a headline about a suspended DC police commander, Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss police-union allegations that police supervisors rec…

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Can Trump get Putin to make a deal? 9:52

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American Presidents have been trying to manage Russian President Vladimir Putin since the beginning of this century. There was George W. Bush, who met with Putin 28 times. Barack Obama and Putin sat down together 9 times. Joe Biden met with Putin only once. Past presidents had hoped to strike deals and push Russia toward a more democratic society. …

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Loneliness and Finding the Right Kind of Therapy for You | Nigel Polak 1:17:42

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40% of Australians feel lonely at any given time and loneliness is linked to higher risks of depression, cognitive decline, a weakened immune system, and even premature death. If you’ve ever felt lonely, this episode will help you make sense of it. We break down what loneliness really is and practical ways to address it. My guest, Nigel Polak, Pres…

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President Trump is upending global trade as we know it. What comes next? 7:17

20d ago7:17

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”The global trading system as we have known it is dead.” Those are the words of former US Trade Representative Michael Froman. He’s now President of the Council on Foreign Relations. If the era of global free trade is over, the question is…what comes next? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or …

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Bill Gates' Creepy New Lab-Made Fake Butter Hits Market! 1:00:21

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A company called Saver in Batavia, Illinois has developed a new lab-made “butter” product that synthesizes fat molecules from carbon dioxide and hydrogen instead of using plants or animals. Backed by Bill Gates, the product is pitched as sustainable with a much smaller land and carbon footprint, and according to preliminary reports, “looks, smells,…

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Trump and Putin are set to meet. Do they want the same thing? 9:49

21d ago9:49

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Two minutes — that’s how long President Trump says it will take him to figure out whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about finding a way to end his war with Ukraine. Details are still scarce — but Putin and Trump are set to meet Friday in Alaska. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t invited. What does Trump hope to achiev…

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Ep 109 - Why Time Blocking Doesn’t Work (And What To Do Instead) 17:08

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Your calendar is beautifully organized—color-coded time blocks, daily themes, maybe even a “CEO day” carved out just for strategic work. But somehow, you always manage to fall off your schedule, so every week still feels chaotic. If you’ve tried time blocking and it’s not working for you, you’re not alone. You’re planning your time, but ignoring yo…

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Trump takes over D.C. police. Will other cities be next? 11:16

22d ago11:16

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President Trump said he’s taking over Washington and announced he’s deploying the National Guard to the city. And he made another big promise: that his administration would take control of the D.C. police. The president also mentioned other cities across the country with what he says are high levels of crime. As President Trump pledges to use his e…

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Colbert & Robert Reich Spew PURE BULLSH*T About “Choosing Democracy”! 59:12

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There’s little question anymore that political elites—Democrats and Republicans alike—are part of a so-called "Uniparty" controlled by billionaire interests, and both parties cater to the same oligarchs rather than the public. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss former Clinton era labor secretary Robert Reich’s appearance on The Late…

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Deep-sea mining is unregulated. Some want to forge ahead anyway 10:42

24d ago10:42

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The Trump administration announced this past week that it has entered talks with the Cook Islands to research and develop seabed mineral resources. The Polynesian archipelago is one of only a handful of countries worldwide that has begun permitting this type of exploration, called deep-sea mining. Deep-sea mining is not regulated. There's no bluepr…

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Investigating the Russia investigations. What's left to learn? 9:35

25d ago9:35

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The question of whether Russian interference in the 2016 election was a decisive reason Donald Trump won the presidency is one that has dogged Trump for the better part of a decade. It's also been the subject of numerous investigations. But even though that question has been asked and answered, the current Trump administration is launching another …

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How some online networks target and radicalize kids 13:21

27d ago13:21

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The FBI is investigating at least 250 people who may be tied to online networks that target children. These networks encourage kids to hurt themselves, other minors or even animals. In some countries, they have been tied to mass casualty and terrorism plots. NPR's domestic extremism correspondent Odette Yousef has spoken with a family that experien…

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Here’s What Congress WON’T Ask The Clintons About Epstein! 1:01:26

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Congressional investigations into Jeffrey Epstein are now focusing on Bill and Hillary Clinton with subpoenas going out to the former President and First Lady, as well as other key players in the Epstein affair — but not Donald Trump, Kash Patel or Pam Bondi. As Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss, the investigators have to date poin…

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What Stopped Me Becoming Another Statistic | Connor Tarrant 1:06:15

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Connor was 16 when his life was turned upside down. After his first relationship ended, he felt off, but didn’t know why. It came as a shock when a GP visit revealed he was living with severe depression. It got worse before it got better, culminating in a suicide attempt that almost robbed him of an awesome future. Like flicking a switch, waking up…

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Hurricane Katrina helped change New Orleans' public defender system 11:25

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In 2006, Ari Shapiro reported on how Hurricane Katrina made an already broken public defender system in New Orleans worse. The court system collapsed in the aftermath of the storm. Katrina caused horrific destruction in New Orleans. It threw incarcerated people into a sort of purgatory - some were lost in prisons for more than a year. But the storm…

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“We Were ORDERED To Stand Down On October 7th!” -Says IDF Soldier 59:32

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A former Israeli soldier testified that on October 7th 2023, the day of the Hamas attacks, troops were unexpectedly ordered to cancel all border patrols and stand down between 5:20 and 9:00 a.m., despite Gaza being one of the most heavily surveilled areas in the world. this strange directive raised serious doubts, especially since the attack began …

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How gerrymandering became a blood sport 8:41

28d ago8:41

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Fights over Congressional maps never used to be this intense. On Tuesday, Texas Republicans voted to issue civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state. The GOP is trying to redraw house districts, and the proposed new map could give Republicans as many as five more House seats. That change could easily decide control of Congress. This fi…

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Ep 108 - How to Reset Your Week When Plans Change Without Starting Over 13:35

28d ago13:35

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Imagine it’s midweek, and you glance at your to-do list only to realize most things are still undone. Maybe a client canceled last minute, unexpected fires popped up, or your energy just vanished. Suddenly, that carefully crafted plan you set on Monday feels like a distant memory. When your week goes off track, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and fru…