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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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Plain English

Plain English

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The best podcast for learning English if you like current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening, learn new words, and build your confidence with the #1 English-learning podcast focused on current events and trending topics. Improve your English listening: Plain English episodes go a little slower than native speed so you can understand every word and improve your English listening little by little. Your host is Jeff. He's a native English speaker from the United States a ...
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Plain English Finance

Tré Bynoe CFP®, CIM®

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The Plain English Finance podcast is hosted by Tré Bynoe CFP® CIM®, a financial planner with TCU Wealth Management and Aviso Wealth. While Tré specializes in working with families with more complicated finances, typically involving corporations and trusts, this podcast is for anyone wanting to learn how to make high-quality decisions based on evidence, to give themselves the highest likelihood of financial success. You should always consult with your financial, legal, and tax advisors before ...
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Learning English? Master these Essential English Expressions and you’ll be on your way to speaking English like a native speaker. In each episode, you’ll learn one English expression. Each episode will help you express a new idea in English, so you can use what you learn right away. The narrator is Jeff, a native English speaker from the United States. And in each episode, he shows you step-by-step how to use one English expression, with tips and tricks on how to sound like a pro. The best p ...
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Bitcoin 30 Seconds is your no-nonsense guide to understanding Bitcoin—one concept at a time, in under a minute. Whether you're just getting started or trying to explain it to someone else, this short-format podcast breaks down the basics in plain English. No hype. No jargon. Just quick, clear answers to your Bitcoin questions. New episodes released regularly—perfect for your coffee break. Learn more at Bitcoin30Seconds.com — resources, affiliate tools, and ways to support the show.
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Joe Cannon, MS exercise science, BS chemistry & biology has been helping people sort health facts from fiction since the 1990s. He's a no-nonsense authority on exercise, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, rhabdomyolysis (rhabdo) and personal fitness training. No hype. No spin. Just the facts in plain English.
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Silent Mode Cafe

Silent Mode Cafe

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Welcome to Silent Mode Cafe, the podcast where we translate the digital realm into plain English. From data privacy and basic internet security to smart home gadgets and the latest AI developments, we serve up tech insights with a side of caffeine.
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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I’m Mike — I run this channel. I started Brain Snacks to explore big questions and complex topics, and explain them in plain English. As an analyst and naturally curious person, I’m used to digging into complicated information, spotting patterns, and breaking things down so they actually make sense. This podcast doesn’t go super deep — it stays high-level and accessible. No jargon, no fluff. Just clear explanations, with a bit of history, some technical insight, and a look at the economic, s ...
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FIRST EVER PODCAST LAUNCHED TO LEARN THE REBBE'S SEFER HASICHOS IN PLAIN ENGLISH Project Likkutei Torah (PLT) and Rabbi Mendel Lipskier present a detailed overview of the weekly talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, as edited and printed in the latter volumes of public addresses in the years 5751-5752 (1991-1992), which he painstakingly annotated and prepared for publication. Visit ProjectLT.org to learn more about PLT's other programs. It is highly recommended to use ...
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Web3 in Plain English. So much of the tech content explains Web3 with buzz words and overlong articles that make no sense. This podcast will explain practical Web3 use cases that are easy to understand.
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Photography explained in plain English in less than 27(ish) minutes without the irrelevant detail—yes photography stuff explained by me, a photographer, for photographers. If you want me to answer your question, head to my Photography Explained Podcast website. In my podcast, I explain one photographic thing per episode, giving you just enough information to help you understand it so it helps you with your photography without going into endless amounts of irrelevant detail. All in less than ...
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Listen to hear Jonny break down the tips, tricks, and strategies he uses to help clients retire early. This is the "easy button" when it comes to early retirement because everything you want and need to know is right here. Jonny will lay it all out in plain English so you can get the details on the actions you can do to put yourself on the best path to early retirement. He'll also interview top real estate, tax, and estate planning and other professionals to provide a comprehensive approach ...
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Monthly Microsoft 365, Teams and Copilot updates for end users, trainers and anyone who needs to keep up with changes affecting end users. These hand-picked highlights are mainly from the admin centre, Microsoft 365 Roadmap (I call these ‘ones to watch’) and Microsoft blogs…thank you to the Microsoft product teams for the information, updates and images they share. I aim to deliver my versions in plain English, in a simplified format and with end-users in mind.
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A short summary of the latest cyber security news and trends, from the perspective of business leaders and owners. Hosts Trish and Tom provide plain English explanations along with practical advice to keep your business safe and secure from cyber crime and disruption. For cyber security help and advice, speak to Cool Waters Cyber: www.cool-waters.co.uk
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This is the audio feed from Lois Law Firm’s popular webinar training series. Every month the Firm’s attorneys present different topics in workers’ compensation. Meant as a 101 level training course, the attorneys present a fresh take on common issues in workers’ compensation defense. Special Reports and Presentations: When emerging legal issues arise that impact employers, Lois Law Firm publishes special presentations. These special events, hosted by attorneys and presented in plain English, ...
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The Disruptors

The Disruptors

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The Disruptors™ is the podcast where we rethink how business works in the digital age. Created for leaders in manufacturing, wholesale, and industrial sectors, we unpack how to boost profits, scale smarter, and build long-term business value through PSV Thinking™ — a practical approach to digital transformation. Each weekly episode (30–45 minutes) features insights from the team at Intuji and real-world examples from digital projects that have reshaped how businesses operate. We take complex ...
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Channels with Peter Kafka

Vox Media Podcast Network

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Media and tech aren’t just intersecting — they’re fully intertwined. And to understand how those worlds work, and what they mean for you, veteran journalist Peter Kafka talks to industry leaders, upstarts and observers - and gets them to spell it out in plain, BS-free English. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Stay Wealthy Retirement Podcast

Taylor Schulte, CFP®

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An award-winning retirement podcast dedicated to helping you lower taxes, invest smarter, and make work optional. Do you want to avoid overpaying the IRS in retirement? Or learn how to prepare for the next stock market crash? How about when to take Social Security and how to turn your investments into reliable retirement income? Hey there! I'm CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Taylor Schulte, and I was recently named the #2 Independent Financial Advisor in the U.S. by Investopedia. Each week on t ...
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Shir Hashirim (Song of Songs) is an allegory of the relationship between Hashem and the Jewish People written by King Solomon. The first Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, delivered chassidic discources on verses throughout Shir Hashirim, which were later recorded and published in his famed work, "Likkutei Torah" in 1848 by his grandson, the Tzemach Tzedek. Here for the first time, we present these discourses explained in plain English, easy-to-digest, 30-40 minute classes, covering ...
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We're increasingly dependent on technology. Our business and personal lives rely on it, but as you've probably noticed, it's unreliable.They promise it'll get better, but it usually gets worse. Our computers are slow, so we end up squinting at smartphones. We live in constant fear that something's going to happen to our personal data. So we're scared into paying for fake protection that proves useless when disaster strikes. The jokers we pay to fix our stuff have no clue what they're doing, ...
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Watts Up in Solar is your go-to weekly podcast for everything solar—from rooftop installs to remote troubleshooting and everything in between. Hosted by Emmitt Muckles—solar trainer, consultant, and all-around energy expert—this show breaks down the tech, talks real-world solar issues, and helps you stay plugged into what matters most in solar energy. Whether you’re a homeowner thinking about going solar or a solar pro looking to sharpen your skills, each episode delivers something for you: ...
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UX has a usability problem. Chris and Carla are on hand to help you navigate through the jargon, user flows and mind maps so you can concentrate on designing great things for users. **Disclaimer** The views on this podcast are ours and don’t represent the views of any former or current employers or clients.
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A fresh season for each new election from former government minister and ACT Party Deputy Leader Hon Heather Roy and TorquePoint business partner and former ACT Party candidate and ministerial staffer Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie. TorquePoint runs the popular LobbyTorque experiential learning programme on effective political lobbying in New Zealand. With much media coverage reduced to soundbites, many are frustrated with the lack of real commentary from people who have worked in Parliament. Season ...
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Practical tips to rank higher on Google, increase visibility, and stay ahead of the AI curve — without the jargon. If you’re a small business owner who wants to show up where it matters — in search results, Google Maps, AI Overviews and beyond — this podcast is for you. Join Ashley Bryan, SEO consultant and digital strategist, as he breaks down the latest in search engine optimisation, AI-driven search trends, and content strategies designed specifically for local and small business websites ...
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In-depth interviews with songwriters about their songwriting process. Nothing else. No talk of band drama, band names, or tour stories. Treating songwriters as writers, plain and simple. By Ben Opipari, English Lit Ph.D.
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Today's story: For decades, white text on a full blue background has meant one thing to Windows users: the computer has crashed and needs to be restarted. The screen was splashed across display boards in public places during a massive outage in July 2024. But now, Microsoft is redesigning the screen, frowny-face and all. Transcript & Exercises: htt…
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Send us a text If you’re torn between paying off your mortgage or investing, you’re not alone, and there’s a lot of bad advice out there. This episode breaks it down with facts, not feelings. Tré uses real planning software to run side-by-side comparisons and shows why—mathematically—investing often comes out ahead. But psychology, discipline, and …
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Last week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis published the latest GDP report. It contained a startling detail. Spending on artificial intelligence added more to the U.S. economy than consumer spending last quarter. This is very quickly becoming an AI economy. I’m interested in how AI will change our jobs. But I’m just as curious about how it will cha…
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1102. This week, Anne Greene joins us to talk about the importance of writing in plain English, especially in scientific fields. We look at why short words are easier for our eyes to read and how a well-structured story with characters and action verbs can improve understanding. We also discuss how the historical origins of English words influence …
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With seven decades in film and television, Clint Eastwood is undeniably a Hollywood institution. Emerging first as a star in Westerns, then as the embattled cop in the Dirty Harry films, the ninety-five-year-old filmmaker has directed forty features and appeared in more than sixty. The film critic Richard Brody just reviewed a new biography of East…
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1107. This week, we look at double possessives, such as "a friend of Mignon's" and whether they are grammatically correct. Then, we look at words that do double duty, from the nautical origins of "scuttlebutt" to "beetle" — which can be both an insect and a tool. The double possessives segment was written by Susan Herman, a retired multidisciplined…
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In the dynamic landscape of New Jersey workers’ compensation law, understanding the intricacies of orders, settlements, and court presentations is essential for effective representation. This episode provides attorneys with practical insights and strategies for handling critical aspects of workers’ compensation cases. In this episode, Greg Lois wil…
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You think you're busy? You're not busy. Sophie Payten (known professionally as Gordi) is busy. She's a songwriter AND a physician. On this episode, we discuss how she finds time to do anything. We also explore how she so beautifully weaves themes from the world of patient care into her songwriting. Gordi's latest album, Like Plasticine, is out now.…
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Roundup of the Week's Top Stories in Economics and Freedom Mainstream Media is Collapsing Job Numbers Crash Congress Ends Gas Mileage Rules Soviet Grocers in New York Will 1% Rates Cause Inflation Read the full article “Will 1% Rates Cause Inflation” at https://www.profstonge.com/ Visit our Sponsor: Monetary Metals Earn 5% to 12% interest on your p…
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Tonight on CEP! It's another Torment a Scammer episode! I start breaking character and telling scammers to do something better with their lives. One guy told me he has hopes and dreams, so I turned him on to my Become an Exorcist site. Plot twist ensues. A diabetic "PARMAcy" scammer calls me up - I throw her a curveball about my glasses, and she do…
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America’s population is getting older — fast. Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65, reshaping our workforce, economy, and healthcare system. In this episode of Brain Snacks, we break down why the U.S. population is aging, the economic ripple effects, and what can be done to prepare. Learn how declining birth rates, longer life expectancy, and the re…
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From poop-fertilized seeds to AI-powered tractors, agriculture has shaped every chapter of human history. In this episode, we trace how farming began, how it transformed civilizations, and how it freed up humanity to invent, industrialize, and innovate. You’ll learn how fewer farmers led to more breakthroughs — and where the future of food is heade…
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From the attempt to end birthright citizenship to the gutting of congressionally authorized agencies, the Trump Administration has created an enormous number of legal controversies. The Radio Hour asked for listeners’ questions about President Trump and the courts. To answer them, David Remnick speaks with two regular contributors: Ruth Marcus, who…
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Private credit has quietly become a multi-trillion-dollar force in modern finance—replacing banks in everything from middle market loans to billion-dollar buyouts. In this episode, we break down what private credit is, how it works, why it’s booming, who’s behind it, and what risks regulators are watching. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, …
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"I see no point in being bored. I just don't understand the concept. So I'm always looking for things to occupy my time and get me excited," Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi told me. Berkman actually told me this in 2011, when he was one of my first interviews for this site. And let me tell you: he hasn't changed one bit. Talking to Berkman and Ary Wa…
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Quantum computers aren’t just faster — they’re a whole new kind of machine. In this episode of Brain Snacks, we break down what quantum computing is, how it works, why it matters, and what it could mean for your future. You’ll learn: • What makes a quantum computer different from a regular computer • Why companies like Google and IBM are racing to …
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Today's story: The western province of Alberta is moving toward a vote of independence from Canada. Polls show that only about 30 percent of residents truly want to break away. However, the growing independence movement reflects the frustration and isolation that many Albertans feel over the energy and environmental policies made at the national le…
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1106. We talk with Fiona McPherson, a senior editor at the Oxford English Dictionary, about the playful words that get added to the OED. We look at the dictionary's ongoing work to expand its coverage of World Englishes, and Fiona shares some of her favorite recent additions, including "waka jumper" from New Zealand politics and "Rolex," a term for…
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Is retiring in your 50s actually realistic for everyday Americans? According to a recent NerdWallet survey, the average target retirement age for households earning $100,000+ isn't 65—it's 58. And these aren't tech moguls or lottery winners. They're teachers, small business owners, and dual-income couples who’ve steadily built their nest eggs and n…
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Welcome to our seventh roundup of 2025. We look back at what was announced, released and delayed across Microsoft 365 and Copilot in July. Copilot OneDrive Outlook SharePoint Teams Around Microsoft 365 🔗 Read the full blog: What’s new in Microsoft 365 and Copilot? July 2025 - Super Simple 365. ✅ Join to get updates delivered to your inbox and buy t…
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How to raise NAD naturally? Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a very important molecule that helps us make energy, repair damaged DNA, and is involved with sirtuins, protein-based enzymes that play a role in aging. We appear to make less NAD as we grow older. Replenishing NAD via supplements like NMN and nicotinamide riboside is a popular…
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Send us a Text to Watts Up Solar Podcast! In this episode of the Watts Up Solar Podcast, Emmitt Muckles sits down with solar veteran and quality engineering manager David Compaan of IGS Solar. David has inspected over 3,000 PV systems and holds NABCEP PVIP and PV System Inspector certifications. Together, they dive deep into the importance of code …
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The last time I talked to Jesse David Fox about the comedy boom it was… March 5, 2020. Since then, some things have changed. But in other ways it’s just the same: comedy - or at least, some kinds of comedy - seems almost custom-built for our current technological and cultural moment, and it’s easier than ever to get this stuff on your devices whene…
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Google's AI Mode has officially launched in the UK, fundamentally transforming how high-value prospects discover and evaluate businesses, creating unprecedented opportunities for marketing leaders who act fast. While currently representing just 1.25% of total Google searches, AI Mode's user base consists of your most valuable prospects: decision-ma…
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