Best Mark Osborne Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Nichols: All The Circuit Breakers Are Gone 1:01:08

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President Trump’s loyalty purges continue. Prosecutors are fired from the U.S. attorney’s office in Eastern Virginia, including people who had nothing to do with the Comey case. And Kash Patel pushes out an FBI agent in training for displaying a rainbow flag in his workspace. Meanwhile, reports surface that Marco Rubio is leading a push among Trump…

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Redeemed on Purpose: From Road Rash to Revival with Robert Bass 44:03

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Send us a text What happens when success crumbles and pain becomes the catalyst for purpose? In this powerful conversation, Robert Bass—former athlete, mechanic, and personal trainer turned pastor and author—shares how surrender, spiritual discipline, and the fruit of the Holy Spirit reshaped his life. From motorcycle wrecks to ministry, Robert unp…

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Symone Sanders-Townsend: The White House’s Goal Is Enacting Pain 54:12

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The Trump administration is turning up the heat now that the government has shut down, cancelling billions for green projects, targeting funding for infrastructure in New York and threatening mass firings of federal workers. Democrats, meanwhile, are trying to hold the line in the Senate with their demands about health care. Elsewhere, the White Ho…

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Ken Burns: You Have To Be A Bulwark 59:41

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A government shutdown begins, as a standoff over spending enters what could be a painful phase. And President Trump kicks off the week warning his military leaders about facing an invasion from within. Ken Burns joins Tim Miller to talk about his new documentary, “The American Revolution,” what lessons from history he tries to apply our current pol…

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Faith, Fitness, and the Fight for Godly Masculinity — with Mark Oxer 1:01:17

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Send us a text Can faith and fitness truly shape a man’s identity? In this powerful episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, host Mark Osborne sits down with Mark Oxer—author, national team coach, and seminary student—to explore how spiritual discipline and physical resilience intersect. From coaching elite athletes to navigating fatherhood and cultur…

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Ep. 53 - Belfast Half ft. Dearbhla Cox - Seaton Classic ft. Craig McMeechan 1:18:23

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Episode 53 of the Back Straight Podcast revolves around two interviews with some local champions over the half and 10k distance on the roads of Belfast and Bangor. In the first half of the episode we recap the results from the Belfast Half Marathon where over 7,500 people took part. Top of the podium in the women's race was Dearbhla Cox from Annand…

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Van Lathan and David Jolly: How To Beat Middle Finger MAGAism 1:26:52

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Pete Hegseth convenes the military’s top leaders to complain about fat troops and generals and plug his book. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk’s assassination continues to drive debate about how to confront MAGA as a cultural and political movement. David Jolly, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Florida, joins Tim to talk about his campaign, why he sw…

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Episode 63: Mark Green on Politics in Review (and What’s Ahead) 52:06

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In this candid conversation, recorded as part of an exit interview, former U.S. Congressman Mark Green (TN-7) reflects on his years in public service and his decision to step away from Congress. No topic or question was off-limits, as Green shared his professional experiences, personal challenges, and hopes for Tennessee’s future. Send us a text…

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My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 4: Avengers vs. X-Men! 1:16:37

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Charlotte, Dave, and Zack get into a friendship ending argument in the first 30 seconds of the podcast and spend the next 90 minutes duking it out around the world! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Avengers vs. X-Men#1 to #12Read the tie-ins IF YOU DAREUncanny X-Men#12-14Added by Patreon backer Jus…

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Bill Kristol: Trump Wants Troops in Portland 53:15

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President Trump orders the National Guard to be deployed to Portland, Ore., after declaring it a war-ravaged city. And reports surface that the administration is considering strikes in Venezuela. Meanwhile, the military’s top generals are on their way to Quantico for a mysterious meeting called by Pete Hegseth that the president now wants to crash.…

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Silent Deal Killers - Episode 2 12:36

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Two more categories of silent deal killers. Every business is about the people and we discuss how they can affect a deal. The good news is, there are ways to make the deal soar because of your people. Owner dependency doesn't just slow a business down - it can slash value when it's time to sell. The wrong negotiating tactics, like nibbling for a mo…

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A Channeled Message from Mark Twain Laughter, Truth, and the Gold in Your Story 18:53

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Laura channels the timeless wit and wisdom of Mark Twain—not only as the legendary author and humorist, but as a soul continuing his purpose on the other side. His message reminds us to lighten up, discover the gold within our own stories, and allow our voices to shine with creativity and truth. Mark Twain (born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835–1910)…

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AI answers - Episode 219 24:29

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Send us a text Join us as we ask AI some Masonic and philosophical questionsBy [email protected], Dr Christopher Earnshaw and Matthew Evans

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Adam Kinzinger: We Can’t Be Intimidated 51:28

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President Trump’s quest for revenge escalates, as a grand jury indicts former FBI Director James Comey days after Trump forced out a prosecutor who refused to bring charges against his political enemies. Trump, meanwhile, is cheerleading the indictment and publicly encouraging prosecutors to go after more Democrats and left-leaning organizations. A…

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Sharpen the Man: Richard Walsh on Coaching, Calling, and the Forge of Leadership 58:21

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Send us a text In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Mark sits down with Richard Walsh, founder of Sharpen the Spear coaching, to unpack what it means to be forged into a man of purpose. From spiritual obedience to masculine identity, Richard shares hard-won insights from coaching men through the fires of transformation. This conversation d…

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Ezra Klein: Protecting People Means Winning Power 1:13:21

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The White House readies plans for mass firings in the federal government as Democrats weigh the stakes of forcing a government shutdown. The Justice Department prepares to seek an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey as President Trump hunts for revenge against his political enemies. Ezra Klein of The New York Times joins Tim to discuss w…

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Angie Craig and Glenn Thrush: Don’t Be Called Weak Sauce 1:00:04

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A government shutdown creeps closer as President Trump cancels a meeting with Democratic leaders. Former Vice President Kamala Harris embarks on a press tour to promote a score settling book about her campaign. Plus, Trump taps one of his former personal lawyers to replace a U.S. attorney he dismissed for not targeting his political enemies after p…

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Lake Almanor winning ways with Brennan Osborn 59:59

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63 of the West best Pro and Co-anglers converged on Lake Almanor in Chester California to see who would be the Pro-Am Champion. When the dust settled it was a 21 year old from Simpson College, Sponsored by Bridgford that was able to take home the Basscat boat, the giant BAM trophy and the title of Champion. The Anglers name BRENNAN OSBORN! In this …

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Can’t Is Not in My Vocabulary: Dorsey’s Journey of Faith and Defiance 33:38

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Send us a text Dorsey Ross was born with a rare birth defect and told he wouldn’t survive—but God had other plans. In this episode of The Valiant Forge Podcast, Dorsey shares his journey through 68 surgeries, speech therapy, and a lifetime of defying expectations. His story is one of faith, grit, and purpose. We dive into what it means to lead as a…

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Emotional Eating, Sugar, and Claiming Body Freedom with Amber Romaniuk 51:46

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Amber Romaniuk Emotional Eating, Digestive, and Hormone Expert, dive into the patterns behind emotional eating, the hidden role sugar often plays, and the mindset shifts needed to claim lasting food and body freedom. Learn more at https://amberapproved.ca Bio: Amber Romaniuk is an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert, with 12 years experi…

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Bakari Sellers: The Danger of RFK Jr. 55:15

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The injecting-bleach president is getting some super-strong pseudoscientific information to scare mothers and blame them for autism while conveniently ignoring the role geriatric sperm may play in neurodivergence. Meanwhile, Kimmel may be coming back, but confusion remains about why his show was pulled to begin with—given the jokes Trump, his son, …

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My Marvelous Year 2012 Variant B: We solve comics publishing, and talk Silksong! 1:19:21

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Dave forces Zack to weigh in on “Video Game Difficulty Discourse” irt Silksong, and Charlotte pitches “The French Method” of comic publishing. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 4 Avengers vs. X-Men#1 to #12Read the tie-ins IF YOU DAREUncanny X-Men#12-14Added by Patreon backer Justin W. AvX tie-insWolverine & the X-Men#17Added by Patreon backer …

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Episode 62: Dr. Cynthia Osborne on Impacting Literacy Through Policy 53:25

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In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Osborne, founder and executive director of the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Peabody College, discusses the importance of early childhood development and the impact of state policies on families and children. Dr. Osborne explains why the prenatal-to-3 period is crucial for brain development, highlights effective…

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Silent Deal Killers - Episode 1 10:11

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There are all kinds of deal killers and they're the ones owners never see coming. Most deals don't fail because of price - they fail because of surprises. The best way to protect your deal is to uncover issues before the buyer does. Listen to uncover two categories with real life examples for each. John Martinka Jessica Martinka Contact us via eith…

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Bill Kristol: Where Is the $50,000? 42:55

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We thought Tom Homan was just an extreme border hawk and ideologue. Now we know this powerful law enforcement official, who's depriving immigrants of their freedom, may also be a corrupt law-breaker—after he was reportedly recorded taking a $50,000 cash bribe during an FBI sting operation. And MAGA die-hards, like Megyn Kelly, have made clear they …

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Thomas Chatterton Williams: How MAGA Learned to Love Cancel Culture 1:00:39

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Cancel culture lives on, but it's taken new turns, especially among some of the loudest opponents of woke culture who simply can not abide one word of criticism about Charlie Kirk or Israel. Meanwhile, the vice president of the United States is actively encouraging his kind of Americans to rat out their neighbors. Plus, how authoritarianism and cor…

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Own It: Radical Accountability and Faith with Robert Hunt 42:33

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with author and coach Robert Hunt to unpack what real accountability looks like—from broken church groups to personal transformation. They dive deep into the tension between self-improvement and dying to self, how identity in Christ reshapes our roles, and why vulnerability is the key to lasting c…

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Brian Stelter and Jonathan V. Last: Worst Case Scenario 1:07:06

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The administration wants people to believe that Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air because he supposedly crossed a red line when it came to Charlie Kirk—yet at the same time, somehow totally ignore that this is naked government coercion of critics who embrace the time-honored tradition of skewering presidents. And because this is the Trump adminis…

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Susan Rice: A Cancer in the Body Politic 47:54

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This country has been dealing with an increase in political violence for nearly a decade, and leaders from across the spectrum need to do everything they can to get us off this terrible path. Declaring 'free speech for me and not for thee,' or getting random people fired for not saying nice things about Charlie Kirk isn't helping to tamp things dow…

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Ep. 52 - Davey Seaton - World Champs - Local Races 1:06:56

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Michael and Danny are delighted to welcome Davey Seaton onto the Back Straight to chat about his impactful career in Northern Irish Athletics as both as a brilliant runner and top-class administrator. The Seaton Classic is looming on the calendar and Davey helps us understand the main players in this years iteration of the race named after him. In …

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Joe Manchin: The Man in the Middle 58:48

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The former senator and former Dem has some not-very-nice things to say about Schumer and Obama—as well as progressives—who he blames for hounding Biden to move left and diminishing his will to fight. And while he's proud he helped protect the filibuster while he was in the Senate, Republicans just invoked the nuclear option to get Trump's nominees …

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Episode 61: Dr. LaTonya Mouzon on Improving Literacy Before 3rd Grade | Signature Required 32:24

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Dr. LaTonya Mouzon, Executive Director of Arise2Read, a Memphis-based literacy nonprofit, joins the conversation to discuss the critical importance of literacy in early education. Tune in today! Send us a textBy Spencer Patton

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Bill Kristol: What Does 'They' Mean? 1:04:47

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The administration is threatening to take away money and power—and maybe even freedom—from some vague Trump opponents because of the Kirk assassination. It doesn't seem to matter that elected Democrats have roundly condemned his murder. And it doesn't matter that Trump himself largely ignored the recent political assassination of Minnesota Democrat…

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Is Winning the Lottery Just Luck? Mark Haughton Says No 50:18

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Is winning the lottery really just random luck? In this episode of Lottery, Dreams, and Fortune, host Timothy Schultz sits down with manifestation coach and Law of Attraction teacher Mark Haughton, who insists there’s much more at play than chance. Mark shares how mindset, energy, and the subconscious mind can influence outcomes — even in something…

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My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 3: Finale of Remender’s X-Force! 55:27

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Dave and Zack give a send off to one of the best Marvel comics of the millennia so far. On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Uncanny X-Force#24 – #35Final Execution. End of the Run. Up Next: My Marvelous Year — 2012 pt. 3 Carnage U.S.A.#1 to #5Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain. Cool covers?Scarlet Spider#1 t…

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Raymond E Foster - The Temple Within - Episode 218 50:12

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Send us a text Join us as we discuss Raymond's new book, the temple within. It is a book that covers an enormous range of topics, befitting of the authors background in Masonic education. You can purchase the book on the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Within-Raymond-Foster-ebook/dp/B0FML5HPG1…

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David Frum: Leveraging Violence as a Tool of Power 1:01:53

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Trump and the people around him want to use the Kirk assassination to suppress their political opposition. And Trump is clearly laying the groundwork for cracking down on people he doesn't like—peaceful protesters, Dem fundraisers—while also offering rhetorical comfort to potential vigilantes on the right. Meanwhile, we are witnessing the danger of…

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Faith, Creativity, and the Gig Economy: Alan C. Paul on Living the Called Life 51:23

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Send us a text Alan C. Paul joins Mark Osborne for a powerful conversation on faith, creativity, and the realities of working in secular spaces as a Christian artist. Alan shares his journey from church ministry to launching God and Gigs, a platform that equips creatives to thrive without compromising their faith. They dive into topics like: • Why …

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Erin Ryan: The Murder of Charlie Kirk 1:06:32

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This country has too many guns and too many crazy people. And the social media oligarchs are fanning the flames of violence by constantly trying to piss people off. The Kirk assassination highlights just how dangerous a moment we are living in. America is not free if people are too afraid to speak their minds. Plus, parenting and the surprising gap…

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Stephanie Ruhle and Tom Saenz: Why Aren't People Freaking Out? 58:14

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If Zohran Mamdani, as NYC mayor-elect, held a dinner with finance bros and threatened them with a huge wealth tax if they didn't sweet-talk him and say how much they agreed with his political vision, the Wall Street community would freak out. Yet, this version of a shakedown is *really* happening at the White House all the time and in response, the…

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Winning ways on the Columbia River with Ron Mace 1:00:08

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What You’ll Learn How Ron dialed in a tournament-winning pattern on the Columbia The key presentations and baits he relied on Reading current, wind, and river features to stay on quality fish Adjustments from Day 1 to Championship Day Mental game: decision making, confidence, and time management Newly crowned Columbia River champion Ron Mace walks …

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ACT Capital CEO Bob Hild and John Discuss the M&A Market 29:39

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Bob Hild is the owner of ACT Capital, a Seattle area investment bank. In this episode we discuss: Market conditions - sellers only sell when comfortable and the last 18 months haven't been comfortable The effect searchers have on the small business buy-sell market Taking care of customers Getting the company ready years in advance Great conversatio…

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James Bennet: Trump Is Still Hacking the Media 1:09:06

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More than 10 years in, journalists still have not figured out how to cover Trump. He understands the media environment better than a lot of reporters, and knows his outrageous acts and statements command attention—and that people will not be able to finish processing one outrage before the next one comes down the pike. But now he's laying down the …

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Episode 60: Elizabeth Sherrard and Elizabeth Atack on the Nashville Public Library | Signature Required 44:28

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Join us this week as we dive into the Begin Bright initiative with Elizabeth Atack and Elizabeth Sherrard from the Nashville Public Library. Discover how this program is providing books, literacy resources, and crucial early education support to children and families across Davidson County. Perfect for parents, educators, and anyone invested in the…

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Heart Health and Preventative Cardiology with John Osborne from Clear Cardio 44:00

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Dr. John Osborne of Clear Cardio, a Preventative Cardiologist, talks about how you can take charge of your heart health before problems arise. Dr. Osborne shares why prevention is the best medicine, practical steps you can take to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, and the latest insights on lifestyle and early detection. Learn more at http…

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Bill Kristol: Escalating the Authoritarian Project 53:36

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In seven months, Trump has accumulated an astonishing amount of unchecked power. No one inside his administration is challenging his will, and Trump is assuming war powers with barely any explanation—while blacklisting Tom Hanks from West Point. At the same time, in the business world, only one MAGA-friendly hedge fund billionaire has raised mild c…

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My Marvelous Year 2012 Pt. 2: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe & Carnage USA 43:26

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Charlotte and Zack read the peak of mid-2000s edgy Marvel! On this episode we cover the following issues (all available via Marvel Unlimited): Carnage U.S.A.#1 to #5Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain. Cool covers?Scarlet Spider#1 to #3I remember this being surprisingly good. Stopping in the middle of the first volume in case not!Deadpool Kills the Marvel …

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The influence of Freemasonry on Wicca - Episode 217 12:56

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Send us a text Join us as we discuss the influence of Freemasonry on Wicca

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David French: Maybe the Tariffs Are the Problem 1:06:13

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Last month, Trump fired the "woke" job numbers person after she released weak employment data. Now, we have even worse jobs numbers—and burgeoning signs of a tariffs-triggered manufacturing recession. Meanwhile, the administration may be working on a de facto military policy that would fulfill one of Trump's biggest longtime wishes: summarily execu…

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Master Your Time, Talents & Treasures: Scott Maderer on Living Your Calling 57:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Mark Osborne sits down with Christian Stewardship coach Scott Maderer to unpack the puzzle of purpose. From mastering your time, talents, and treasures to living out your calling with clarity and courage, Scott shares practical wisdom rooted in faith. Whether you’re navigating a season of transition or seeking deeper…