Best Nicholas Rice Podcasts (2025)

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Treating Cancer, with Selwyn Vickers 52:57

3h ago52:57

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Cancer is among the most common and feared diseases in the modern world. Dr. Selwyn Vickers—President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center—joins host Mark Labberton to discuss how precision oncology, data, and faith are transforming cancer treatment. A distinguished cancer surgeon and pancreatic cancer researcher, Dr. Vickers explains …

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Why Japan has so many unique fashion styles 52:39

1h ago52:39

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Today we talk with Capsule Bunny, a content creator and fashion designer who makes content about Japanese fashion and it's subcultures in Japan. In this episode we take a dive into the world of J fashion and talk about Tenshi Kaiwai, designing clothes, and other unique aspects of Japan's fashion culture.Follow Capsule Bunny:https://www.instagram.co…

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Will You Accept This Rosary? w. Parker Molloy 1:21:08

5d ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Erin and Alyssa are together IN PERSON to discuss the latest news from the Texas bill that would mandate wastewater testing for mifepristone, to how Janet Mills’ resistance to funding cuts paid off, to a preview of the papal conclave. Then Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age newsletter, joins for a conversation about the problems with the main…

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Leaders Who Don’t Listen, with Mark Labberton 7:44

2d ago7:44

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“Leadership is defined by listening.” In this Conversing Short, Mark Labberton explains the essential role listening plays in leadership and successful communication. Leaders are often known for what they’ve said publicly or privately, but in actual fact, the experience of leadership and the effectiveness of leadership is determined by the mutuali…

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Moving to Japan as a skilled tradesman 56:55

5d ago56:55

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Today we are joined by Sergio, an American welder living and working in Japan. He shares his inspiring journey from U.S. shipyards to becoming the first foreign employee at a Japanese manufacturing company. We talk about his path to learning Japanese, getting the Specified Skilled Worker visa, adapting to life in Japan, and his thoughts on Japanese…

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A Very Domestic B*tch w. Katherine LaNasa 1:26:03

12d ago1:26:03

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Erin and Alyssa unpack how the suspension of the de minimis exemption will affect our shopping habits, Trump’s exploitation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and conservative women’s media desire to “make America hot again.” Then the Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa, aka Nurse Dana, joins to talk about the making of America’s favorite TV s…

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How Transformative Leaders Are Made, with Nathan Hatch 1:04:32

13d ago1:04:32

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Strong leadership is born not from control, but from authentic community and the cultivation of people and teams. Nathan Hatch, former president of Wake Forest University and esteemed historian, joins Mark Labberton to reflect on the nature of transformative leadership. Drawing from his decades of experience at Notre Dame and Wake Forest—and from h…

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Cultural differences between India and Japan ft. Nikhil_kun 1:03:32

12d ago1:03:32

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Meet Nikhil, a content creator from India, who sits down to talk to us about his journey to Japan, becoming fluent in Japanese, and the anime that started it all.Follow Nikhil and his channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Nikhil_kunhttps://www.instagram.com/nikhil__kunJoin Nikhil Kun's WhatsApp Japanese Learning Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/LggWDlqIV…

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Trump’s War on Moms w. Reshma Saujani 1:25:08

19d ago1:25:08

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Donald Trump has waged a war on children, and activist and founder of Moms First, Reshma Saujani, joins to discuss how the administration's policies harm mothers. Erin and Alyssa also cover Pete Hegseth’s leaky group chats, RFK Jr.’s plans to create a registry of autistic Americans, and the future of the Take It Down Act. They wrap it up in the san…

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Emile Heskey: 5-1 in Munich, Michael Owen’s Final & FA Cup Semi-Finals 47:05

20d ago47:05

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Premier League legend and former England striker Emile Heskey joins Joe and Ash in the studio to talk all things FA Cup, Liverpool, England — and more. He talks about Aston Villa’s FA Cup hopes, the impact of Unai Emery, and reflects on his own Cup memories — from Leicester’s late-90s success under Martin O’Neill to battles with some legendary cent…

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Journalism for Empathy, with Nicholas Kristof 48:41

19d ago48:41

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Nicholas Kristof (opinion columnist, the New York Times) reflects on his career of reporting from the front lines of injustice and human suffering, discussing hope, human resilience, and the urgency of responding to global injustice. An advocate for empathy-driven journalism that holds power accountable an…

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Life lessons from Japanese car culture ft. Dino DC 1:01:39

19d ago1:01:39

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Meet Dino, a car enthusiast, journalist and vlogger based in Japan, who sits down to talk to us about his journey into the Japanese car scene, why it's so diverse, and how foreigners can participate in Japan's unique car culture. Follow Dino:https://www.youtube.com/@dino_dchttps://dinodc.co/https://www.instagram.com/dino_dalle_carbonarehttps://www.…

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Fashion Police in the Trade War 1:26:35

26d ago1:26:35

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RFK Jr. is gutting the CDC, Elon Musk has a breeding fetish, Speaker Mike Johnson does not want new mothers to vote in Congress, and Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to break it down. They also dive into how Trump’s tariffs are impacting the luxury goods economy and whether anyone wants to buy a Louis Vuitton bag made in Texas. They wrap …

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Evangelicalism in Crisis, with Russell Moore 1:00:40

28d ago1:00:40

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In this episode, Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, joins Mark Labberton to discuss the seismic political, moral, cultural, and spiritual crises facing American evangelicalism and how to respond. Reflecting on his own journey from the Southern Baptist Convention to his current role, Moore offers a candid and theologically rich di…

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Why Japan is so behind on cybersecurity 56:37

27d ago56:37

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Meet Chinyere, cyber security expert and personal finance consultant. She talks about Japan being extremely behind in cyber security knowledge and other topics. Follow Chinyere: https://thesistafund.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7UdPuAihqNSIv8-Eupfjyw https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinyere-okoli-816b2b64 https://www.facebook.com/thesistafund…

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The New Tariff in Town w. Samantha Bee & Jasmine Crockett 1:28:13

1M ago1:28:13

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Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss the latest on Trump’s tariffs, I.C.E. 's partnership with the I.R.S., and Laura Loomer in the Oval Office. They also have an honest conversation about their journey through menopause, which is a struggle for everybody, even Oprah. Then Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins for some real talk about D.…

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The Ethics of Cutting HIV/AIDS Relief, with Mindy Belz 41:28

1M ago41:28

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“If a person is entrusted to care for a building and decides to tear it down, there's a moral imperative to disclose whether there are people inside. There are 20.6 million people and 566,000 children living inside PEPFAR.” PEPFAR is the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. And as of March 25, 2025, its congressional reauthorization has expi…

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Cultural differences between Japan and the Philippines 47:59

1M ago47:59

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Meet Mickael, a half Japanese, half Filipino vlogger, who makes content about life in Japan in Tagalog. He sits down with us to share his story of growing up hafu in Japan, before rediscovering his roots in the Philippines. Follow Mickael on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikasan__ https://www.youtube.com/@mikasan_ https://www.instagram.com/…

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Reproductive Health & Unserious Cabinet Members w. Samantha Bee & Kiran Deol 1:22:18

1M ago1:22:18

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Samantha Bee joins Hysteria to talk reproductive health funding, special elections, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. They don’t feel bad for criticizing Kristi Noem’s outfits, and they do feel a little bad that Elise Stefanik lost her cabinet position. Sam also gets in touch with her Canadian roots and gives the inside perspective on how…

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A Life Full of Music, with Charlie Peacock 1:04:17

1M ago1:04:17

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"Listening is everything. Without listening, there’s no music, no art, no understanding—just noise.” (Charlie Peacock, from the episode) Acclaimed musician, producer, podcaster, and author Charlie Peacock joins Mark Labberton to reflect on music, art, attention, listening, faith, and spirituality. From his groundbreaking work in pop music productio…

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How studying obscure Japanese arts can help you build a life in Japan 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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Meet Justin, a singer who has been studying the ancient art of shigin for more than 10 years, after accidentally discovering it one day while living in the Japanese countryside. He sits down with us to share his story of moving from Tennessee to Japan and falling in love with this beautiful, yet incredibly difficult, traditional art form. 00:00 Int…

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Monica Lewinsky & Mallory McMorrow on Reclaiming, Education, and Group Chats 1:16:11

2M ago1:16:11

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Monica Lewinsky and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow join for a very special episode of Hysteria. Mallory and Alyssa discuss Trump’s systematic dismantling of the Department of Education, Lisa Murkowski’s scathing read of the Republican Party, and their media diets. Then Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from her new podcast and what r…

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Shaun Wright-Phillips: Stopping Ronaldo, Mystic Mourinho and a brawl with Gattuso. 55:36

1M ago55:36

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Joe and Ash are back in the studio with a former teammate who lit up the Premier League with his explosive, direct style. Former Chelsea, Manchester City, and QPR winger Shaun Wright-Phillips joins the lads for the latest episode of Football’s Greatest: Could It Be Magic? Shaun reveals how Mourinho’s tactical genius played out in real time with his…

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Immigration Crisis, with Alexia Salvatierra 55:02

2M ago55:02

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“They’re fighting their way through this crazy immigration system that is ineffective, illogical, and inhumane. … There’s a wideness in God’s mercy. Since when has anybody said mercy for some and not for all? … Fixing immigration is really different than blowing it up. … This is not an impossible crisis to solve. … We need to not be divided by our…

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"Light in Japan is different. It just is." Photographer Joe Allam on moving to Japan 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

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Meet Joe Allam, a British filmmaker and a photographer who was so fascinated by Japan that he decided to move to Osaka and restart his entire life in Japan. He sits down to talk with us about what makes Japan so special, how he avoids the Japan content trap, and his own inspirations as a filmmaker. Follow Joe Allam: https://joeallam.co.uk/about/ ht…

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March Madness w. Errin Haines & Megan Gailey 1:14:47

2M ago1:14:47

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Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Errin Haines (The 19* News) dive into federal budget cuts, criminal abortion charges in Texas, and egg trafficking at the border. Then, Megan Gailey joins for a March Madness panel to discuss Juju Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and their predictions for the NCAA Basketball tournament. They also chat about The White Lotu…

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Empathic Listening, with Mark Labberton 7:25

2M ago7:25

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“If I'm actually seeing you and then I'm hearing you, then it doubles the thickness of that communication moment.” In this Conversing Short, Mark Labberton reflects on the full-bodied, empathetic nature of listening and the communication process. He reflects on good listening, the empathy it requires, and what it means to truly recognize and succes…

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Ananya's secret to Japanese fluency 55:36

2M ago55:36

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Meet Ananya, who sits down with us to share her journey to Japan and unique perspective on living here as a content creator. Ananya makes both educational content to help teach Japanese, as well as comedic skits that reflect her personal experiences in Japan. Follow Ananya: https://www.instagram.com/hiananyaa_ https://www.youtube.com/@hiananyaa htt…

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America in Retrograde w. Errin Haines & Dr. Karen Tang 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

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America is in retrograde, and Errin Haines of The 19th* News and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to talk about it. They discuss the latest on the dismantling of the Department of Education, Kamala Harris’s next political move, and the consequences of resistance under Trump. Then, internationally recognized leader in reproductive health and board-certi…

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American Foreign Policy and Human Dignity, with Condoleezza Rice 16:05

2M ago16:05

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“‘To whom much is given, much is expected.’ … That is the core of our Christian belief.” “I hope that people who are both patriotic and Christian are not being painted with a broad brush.” (Condoleezza Rice, from this episode) In this episode, Condoleezza Rice joins Mark Labberton to discuss the state of US foreign and domestic policy in light of …

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