Best Pete Wagner Podcasts (2025)

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Navy football ties for first place in the American Conference 1:03:33

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Navy football posted an impressive victory over Memphis on Thanksgiving night to earn a share of first place in the American Conference. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the 28-17 defeat of Memphis and discuss other topics within the American Conference. We also talk …

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Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal? 1:49:10

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Tommy and Ben discuss a blockbuster Washington Post report alleging that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth personally ordered a “double tap” airstrike that was a textbook example of a war crime, the latest on Trump’s slow-moving regime change policy in Venezuela, Trump’s shocking pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former President of Honduras who wa…

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Pie Hard 1:07:54

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Erin and Alyssa are joined by their producer, Caroline Reston, for a Hysteria Thanksgiving special. They answer juicy questions from the conversation tin, dish out solicited advice on holiday woes, and do an extra petty edition of Sanity Corner. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please ema…

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Breaking down the Thanksgiving night matchup with Memphis 52:03

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Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, previews the Thursday night primetime matchup with Memphis. We also outline the scenarios for determining the American Conference championship game participants. Head coach Cary Kolat and standout 174-pounder Danny Wask join go preview the Navy wrestl…

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Unpacking Trump’s Ukraine “Peace Deal” 1:15:30

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Tommy and Ben unpack Trump’s rapidly changing “peace deal” to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. They explain how the plan has changed since the first draft leaked last week, the confusion over where the plan came from and why many people believe the Russians authored it, what it tells us about which Trump officials are actually driving the po…

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This F*cking Guy: Alex Jones 56:44

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Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of moronic conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. From the conspiracy theory bible that inspired Infowars, to spreading 9/11 false flag propaganda that grew his following, to having vein-popping tantrums that would terrify most cardiologists, to owing the Sandy Hook families 1.4 billion dollars, this may be our most hys…

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Deadwood: The Town that Made the Wild West 51:12

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com This week on Angry Planet we’re taking a break from the horrors of the present to explore horrors of a past distant enough now that they’re entertaining. But then, America found those horrors pretty entertaining at the time, too. Even when it was still a thriving community and a g…

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About The Girls w. Abby Phillip 1:50:12

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Erin and Alyssa give a big update on Epstein news, from Congress’s measure to compel the DOJ to release the files, Megyn Kelly’s disgusting (and confusing) pedophilia apologia, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Makeover-Apology Tour. Then CNN’s Abby Phillip joins to discuss her new book A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political P…

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An inside look at the Navy football uniform reveal 57:53

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Greg Morgenthaler, senior associate athletic director for equipment operations, provides the inside scoop on the specialty uniforms that Navy football will wear for the 126th Army-Navy Game. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, reviews the huge upset of South Florida. And how about Navy …

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Trump & Saudi Arabia: A Tale of Corruption 1:38:05

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Tommy and Ben discuss Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington, his request for F-35 fighter jets and a NATO-like security guarantee, the real estate deals the Trump family might get in return, and how corruption is driving US foreign policy, including in the case of a gold-bar bribe from the Swiss. Then they talk about new repo…

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How do we grow a progressive media ecosystem? (Crooked Con) 1:09:34

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Progressives are way behind in building a media architecture that supports our movement. The good news is that we have an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and deliver products that cut through the noise and actually make a difference. Erin Ryan hosts Meredith Lynch, creator of The Moment, Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of COURIER Newsroom,…

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Learning to Love the Stagnant Order 59:27

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Is your Empire feeling less than fresh? Does it feel like the modern world’s best days are behind it? Do conquest and global power politics not hit as good as they used to? Welcome to the Age of Stagnation, a time when the fruits of the Industrial Revolution can be enjoyed but not replicated. It’s making us all a little crazy, especially world lead…

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Live from D.C. w. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Suzanne Lambert 59:16

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Live from Crooked Con, WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Hysteria to share her wisdom on resistance and offer insight into how Democrats can become a “proposition party,” not just the opposition party. Then comedian Suzanne Lambert takes the stage to share some solicited advice on dating in D.C., dealing with conservative men, and workplace fashion. Th…

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Athletic director Michael Kelly talks Navy-South Florida football 1:03:56

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Saturday's important American Conference matchup between Navy and South Florida could be called the "Michael Kelly Bowl." That's because the Navy first-year athletic director spent the previous seven years in the same position at USF. Kelly provides insight on how he helped build the South Florida football program and talks about the matchup. We al…

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From Al Qaeda to the White House 1:48:25

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Tommy and Ben discuss Syrian transitional President Ahmed Al-Shaara’s historic and improbable visit to the White House, Trump’s sanctions waiver and special favors for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of his election, why the US is boycotting the G20 in South Africa, and how a sham election in Tanzania that’s led to mass protests and pot…

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How can Democrats win everywhere? (Crooked Con) 1:12:28

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The 2024 election closed the book on the old way of thinking about political geography. Famously blue areas moved right. So did famously red ones. We need a new strategy that works as well in supposedly safe states like New Jersey as it does in tossups like North Carolina and Wisconsin. Alyssa Mastromonaco hosts Rep. Sarah McBride (D–DE), Rep. Jane…

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What Should Progressive Foreign Policy Look Like? (Crooked Con) 1:05:14

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Live from Crooked Con, Tommy and Ben look back at the last year since Trump was re-elected and unpack the worst and most surprising moments of Trump 2.0 foreign policy, including the president’s bogus claims that he’s a “peacemaker,” the continuing horrors of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the administration’s incoherence on China, and the catastrophic g…

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This F*cking Guy: Pam Bondi 44:21

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In our 28th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. From stealing orphaned children’s dog, to becoming Trump’s lapdog, to her shady involvement with the Epstein files, to role-playing as Trump’s personal lawyer, this may be our most theatrical sycophant yet! View a complete list of so…

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‘Goliath’s Curse’ and the Surprising Benefits of Societal Collapse 1:04:29

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We’re obsessed with apocalypses, big and small. We fantasize about what the future might look like after the fall of society and fear the coming tribulation. Rome fretted about decline until its end. Stories of the Sea Peoples terrified the monarchs of the Late Bronze Age. During the 30 Years’ War, Europeans imagined Armageddon had finally begun. B…

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Trigger Warning: Hope 1:23:48

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Democrats won big in off-year elections across the country on Tuesday, and Erin and Alyssa give the rundown on all the victories that are giving us hope. They also round up the latest MAGA bullsh*t from Trump’s social security changes to Nancy Mace’s airport freakout. Then they provide some Solicited Advice on dealing with workplace bitterness and …

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Trump Flirts With Nuclear Annihilation 1:42:54

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Ben and Tommy discuss President Trump’s threat to invade Nigeria to stop a (nonexistent) genocide against Christians and the international community’s total failure to stop an actual genocide happening in Sudan. Also covered: why Trump’s pitch to restart testing of nuclear weapons might be his worst (and scariest) foreign policy idea to date, why F…

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Navy women's basketball season preview 1:01:25

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Navy women's basketball is the preseason favorite to capture the Patriot League championship. We talk to head coach Tim Taylor about how far the program has come under his direction. We also interview standout guard Zanai Barnett-Gay, the preseason Player of the Year in the Patriot League. Also, Mike James of the Navy Football Radio Network joins t…

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Yes, US Strikes On Alleged Drug Traffickers Are Illegal. That Won’t Stop Them 59:54

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Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.com This week on Angry Planet we have returning guest and former judge advocate Dan Maurer. The last time he was on the show, Maurer walked us through the consequences of a Supreme Court ruling that asked the question: is it illegal for the President to order SEAL Team Six to kill peo…

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New York Rising w. NY Gov. Kathy Hochul & Chani Nicholas 1:42:42

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins to discuss the end of SNAP Benefits, ICE raids, and how NYC’s progressive swing affects the rest of the purple state. Astrologer Chani Nicholas also stops by to share insights on the stars, Scorpio season, and what to expect in the sky in 2026 (watch out for August!). Then Erin and Alyssa react to Cheryl Hines’ …

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Journey Back to Oz (feat. Will Ashton of Cinemaholics) 57:13

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Just like Dorothy, we’re returning to the yellow brick road! In this episode of Close Watch with Robert Yaniz Jr., Will Ashton of Cinemaholics joins us to explore the often-overlooked animated sequel Journey Back to Oz (1972). With Judy Garland’s own daughter, Liza Minnelli, stepping into Dorothy’s ruby slippers, this curious continuation of the Oz…

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Previewing Navy men's basketball season 1:04:05

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We preview the 2025-26 Navy men's basketball season by talking to head coach Jon Perry and senior point guard Austin Benigni. Navy opens the season Monday at Presbyterian then hosts Yale in the Veterans Classic on Friday night. Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, joins to review the Flo…

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Trump Dances Across Asia 1:36:52

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Tommy and Ben discuss President Trump’s visit to Asia: the weird dancing, his meetings with the new prime minister of Japan and Chinese President Xi Jinping, and his annoying victory laps when Trump “solves” problems he himself created. They also unpack two recent examples of blatant government corruption, including Trump’s pardon of a crypto billi…

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Episode #63 - The Trouble with Unchecked Power and Forward Facing Sonar (Feat. Pete Maina) 1:19:08

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Send us a text One of my absolute all-time favorite podcast guests is the legendary muskie fisherman, Pete Maina. I could talk fishing with Pete for hours, but what really gets us going are topics that have nothing to do with wetting a line. In today's episode, we cover all the important issues involving fishing for muskies in the fall, but we also…

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This F*cking Guy: Jerry Falwell 47:52

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Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of the father of white Christian Nationalism, Jerry Falwell. From founding Liberty University, to taking advantage of pregnant teens, to spreading his bigoted and homophobic beliefs like wildfire, this is may be our most shameless guy yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcrip…

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Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner 1:09:41

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Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On Crooked Media’s new podcast Runaway Country, veteran jou…

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Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner 1:09:57

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Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On Crooked Media’s new podcast Runaway Country, veteran jou…

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Not Your Safety Net w. Reshma Saujani 1:25:18

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Erin Ryan and guest host Reshma Saujani (Moms First) poke holes in Trump’s flimsy IVF plan, discuss RFK Jr.’s creepy obsession with teenage boys’ sperm counts, and the realities of women leaving the workforce. They also get into the insanity of Trump’s ballroom construction and dissect the differences between the moms with boys and Boy Moms. For a …

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Previewing the Navy football Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic 1:16:20

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Mike James, publisher of The Mid Report and color commentator for the Navy Football Radio Network, breaks down Saturday's Homecoming matchup with Florida Atlantic. We get an update on the Navy Letterwinner's Association by interviewing associate athletic director Rob Friedrich, who oversees the program. Nancy Murray of the Naval Academy Alumni Asso…

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Trump Rug Pulls Ukraine 1:40:03

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Tommy and Ben discuss reports that Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was a disaster, and that his summit in Hungary with Russian President Vladimir Putin may be canceled. They also cover the administration's threats to punish Colombia and Venezuela, including authorization of the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela, …