Best Preferred Enemies Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 335: 10th Edition Drukhari 2:57:58

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9d ago2:57:58

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The time is finally upon us – the final codex (or at least, the last index to become a codex) of 10th Edition is here! In this episode, we delve into the new Drukhari codex, to see what the dark spiky cousins of the Aeldari are bringing in their new book. How is Power from Pain getting reworked? Who made the cut into the codex and who didn’t? Why d…

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Live Show Beg-A-Thon Monday 10/13 - Promo! 2:06

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Please join us Monday, Oct 13 for a Beg-A-Thon live show @ 9:30ET/8:30CT! We will be joined by Justin Feldman to discuss the rise of MAHA, the broader Granola-to-Fascist Pipeline and how corporate-written food policies and our horrible, for-profit medical system fuel hucksterism.

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Ep 229: Sociopathic 'You Got To Hand it To 'Em' Punditry and the Rise of Politics as Sport 1:14:00

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In this episode we detail the rise of detached "who's winning and who's losing" political analyses that reduces high stakes life and death issues to fodder for ESPN-style navel-gazing. With guest Jack Mirkinson.

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Episode 335: 10th Edition Drukhari 2:57:58

9d ago2:57:58

2:57:58

The time is finally upon us – the final codex (or at least, the last index to become a codex) of 10th Edition is here! In this episode, we delve into the new Drukhari codex, to see what the dark spiky cousins of the Aeldari are bringing in their new book. How is Power from Pain getting reworked? Who made the cut into the codex and who didn’t? Why d…

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Ep 228 - Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise 1:24:32

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In Ep 228, "Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise," we break down the media convention of assuming the rich are per se experts on everything from education to "the economy" to poverty in Africa when, in reality, they are Just Some Guys. With guest Rob Larson.…

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Episode 334: Narrative Play 2 with Chris and Rachel 1:43:46

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It’s time to talk narrative events again! This year, we’re joined by two guests – narrative loremasters Chris Stover and Rachel Strouhal. Both have been involved in multiple narrative events over the years, including the NoVA Open Narrative and the Warhammer 40,000 Grand Narrative, where you may have seen them on Warhammer Community. In this episod…

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Episode 334: Narrative Play 2 with Chris and Rachel 1:43:46

18d ago1:43:46

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It’s time to talk narrative events again! This year, we’re joined by two guests – narrative loremasters Chris Stover and Rachel Strouhal. Both have been involved in multiple narrative events over the years, including the NoVA Open Narrative and the Warhammer 40,000 Grand Narrative, where you may have seen them on Warhammer Community. In this episod…

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Episode 333: 10th Edition Imperial Knights 1:58:55

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We’ve covered the spiky evil giant stompy robots of the Chaos Knights a few episodes ago, and so now it’s time for their less-spiky loyalist cousins, the Imperial Knights! We delve into the new codex, examine the changes between it and the index, and talk through the new detachments included. Did they somehow make Code Chivalric even better? Does t…

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Episode 333: 10th Edition Imperial Knights 1:58:55

30d ago1:58:55

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We’ve covered the spiky evil giant stompy robots of the Chaos Knights a few episodes ago, and so now it’s time for their less-spiky loyalist cousins, the Imperial Knights! We delve into the new codex, examine the changes between it and the index, and talk through the new detachments included. Did they somehow make Code Chivalric even better? Does t…

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News Brief - NYT, BBC, Guardian: Starvation in Gaza Doesn't Really Count if Victim Has Preexisting Condition 40:14

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In this News Brief, we detail recent "updates," "clarifications" and "added context" pro-Israel crybullies have pressured Western media outlets to make (some more willingly than others) that give readers the distinct impression emaciated children in Gaza aren't really an urgent humanitarian crisis if they have rickets, cancer, or cerebral palsy. Wi…

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Episode 332: Tenth Edition’s Second-Year Gradecard 2:20:29

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We are two years into 10th Edition, and it’s time for our yearly scoring of how the game is delivering on various promises. With 12 more codexes, 2 more narrative campaign books, a new tournament mission pack, 30 extra detachments, and 4 quarterly balance updates released since last time, there’s a lot of change. Has the game continued on a solid t…

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Episode 332: Tenth Edition’s Second-Year Gradecard 2:20:29

1M ago2:20:29

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We are two years into 10th Edition, and it’s time for our yearly scoring of how the game is delivering on various promises. With 12 more codexes, 2 more narrative campaign books, a new tournament mission pack, 30 extra detachments, and 4 quarterly balance updates released since last time, there’s a lot of change. Has the game continued on a solid t…

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Ep 227: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part II) 1:33:52

2M ago1:33:52

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"Exclusive Look at Life in War-Ravaged Gaza," reads the title for a CNN interview with correspondent Clarissa Ward. "'It's a Killing Field': IDF Soldiers Ordered to Shoot Deliberately at Unarmed Gazans Waiting for Humanitarian Aid," report Yaniv Kubovich and Bar Peleg for Ha'aretz. "I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It," argues Omer Bart…

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Episode 331: 10th Edition Leagues of Votann 3:19:39

2M ago3:19:39

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We may be down two hosts, but that doesn’t mean we’re coming up short this episode – it’s time to delve deep into the new Leagues of Votann codex! In part one, we look at the new Votann models and dig into the updated lore of the Kin. Then, in part two, we look at the completely reworked army rule and all the datasheets to see what’s changed in wha…

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Episode 331: 10th Edition Leagues of Votann 3:19:39

2M ago3:19:39

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We may be down two hosts, but that doesn’t mean we’re coming up short this episode – it’s time to delve deep into the new Leagues of Votann codex! In part one, we look at the new Votann models and dig into the updated lore of the Kin. Then, in part two, we look at the completely reworked army rule and all the datasheets to see what’s changed in wha…

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Ep 226: The Importance of 'Seriousness,' or Why Palestinians Can't Be Witness to Their Own Genocide (Part I) 1:08:20

2M ago1:08:20

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“12 UN Relief Works Agency staff members are accused of involvement in Hamas' attack against Israel,” reports NPR. “Details Emerge on U.N. Workers Accused of Aiding Hamas Raid,” announces The New York Times. “Hamas Military Compound Found Beneath U.N. Agency Headquarters in Gaza,” claims The Wall Street Journal. In January 2024—literally on the sam…

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Episode 330: Triple Feature – Previews, Templars, and Knights 3:29:10

2M ago3:29:10

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Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this ne…

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Episode 330: Triple Feature – Previews, Templars, and Knights 3:29:10

2M ago3:29:10

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Not one, not two, but three things to discuss! First off, we talk about the latest Summer previews, including the surprise Votann drops and the new Space Marine characters and combat patrols. Then, it’s off to the first of two codex reviews with a look at the new Black Templars codex supplement. How do these overly zealous crusaders fare in this ne…

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Ep 225: How US Media Frames Democracy that Actually Helps People as 'Buying Votes' 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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"Student loan forgiveness is a bribe for young voters," shouted Newsweek in 2022. "Harris's call for price controls on groceries is more pandering than policy," declared The Hill in 2024. "Free for all: Democratic socialist’s policy pitches face tough fiscal reality in New York," warned Politico this year. Every time an elected official or politica…

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Episode 224: Corporate Self-Regulation and the Fine Art of 'Preempting" Public Outrage 1:11:52

3M ago1:11:52

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In this episode, we detail the classic PR gambit of corporations anticipating regulation, offering to "self-police," implementing token or superficial reforms, waiting for the outrage to blow over, then going back to business a usual. With guest Timi Iwayemi of Revolving Door Project.

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Episode 329: Catching Up with Crusade: Armageddon 2:18:59

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It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will th…

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Episode 329: Catching Up with Crusade: Armageddon 2:18:59

3M ago2:18:59

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It’s time to finish catching up with all the things we’ve put off due to Midwest Conquest and multiple new codexes, so as promised, it’s time for our look at Crusade: Armageddon – but that’s not all! In part one, we dive into the balance dataslate, points updates, and new detachments released both before _and_ after the Chaos Knights codex. Will th…

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News Brief: ADL, Corporate Media, Dem Elites Manufature "Antisemitism" Scandal to Discipline Mamdani 38:24

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In this News Brief, we break down recent bad faith attacks on Zohran Mamdani, the ADL's DO YOU CONDEMN extortion racket, and the broader "antisemitism scandal" playbook to derail moderate social democratic policies and any meaningful criticism of Israel.

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News Brief: Natural Disaster-izing the Deliberate US-Israeli Starvation Campaign in Gaza 29:01

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In this News Brief, we are joined by Ashley Bohrer and Ben Teller of Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago to discuss media indifference to the US and Israel-imposed starvation of Palestinians, how sectarianism is central to the ADL's strategy, and why six JVP activists have decided to hunger strike to draw more attention to the Israeli and US-made famine…

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News Brief: Pundits Speed-Run 15 Months of Iraq War Propaganda for Iran in Five Days 32:09

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In this News Brief, we break down the insta-talking points to sell war with Iran––from Ticking Time Bomb '24' plots to cherry-picked, dubious anecdotes of Iranians supposedly begging for Israeli bombs.

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Episode 328: 10th Edition Chaos Knights 1:45:27

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The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new c…

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Episode 328: 10th Edition Chaos Knights 1:45:27

4M ago1:45:27

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The Year of Chaos continues, and this installment stomps in with giant robotic feet! In this episode, we take a look at the new Chaos Knights codex. In the past, we’ve been pretty firm that Knights aren’t the most fun army to play against, and Chaos Knights in particular have been pretty one-note with the “Oops, All War-Dogs” build. Does this new c…

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News Brief: US Media, Top Dems Assist Trump and Israel's Unprovoked Attack on Iran 30:21

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In this public News Brief, we detail how the NYT, Washington Post, and CNN reinforce every faulty premise of Israel's attack and how top Democrats in Congress and former Harris aides either ignore Trump and Israel's massive escalation or openly support it, showing once again the scope of debate in our politics and media ranges all the way from A to…

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Ep. 223: The Empire Strikes First, Part II — ‘Abundance’ Pablum as Counter to Left Populism 1:25:52

4M ago1:25:52

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“Can Democrats Learn to Dream Big Again?,” wonders Samuel Moyn in the New York Times. “The Democrats Are Finally Landing on a New Buzzword. It’s Actually Compelling,” argues Slate staff writer Henry Grabar. “Do Democrats Need to Learn How to Build?,” asks Benjamin Wallace-Wells in The New Yorker. For the past few months, news and editorial rooms ha…

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Episode 327: Midwest Conquest 2025 1:30:40

4M ago1:30:40

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Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winner…

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Episode 327: Midwest Conquest 2025 1:30:40

4M ago1:30:40

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Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Like last year, Kevin and Dennis ran the Narrative event, and this time it’s bigger than before. Escalating game sizes, heroic and villainous tracks, assist characters – listen to find out how they ran the event, and what Rob’s experience was like playing in it. Also, we discuss the winner…

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Ep 222 - The Empire Strikes First Part I: Party Elites Who Lost to Trump (Twice) Blame Everyone But Themselves 1:21:29

4M ago1:21:29

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In Ep. 222, "The Empire Strikes First Part I: Party Elites Who Lost to Trump (Twice) Blame Everyone But Themselves," we detail how our media allows the same party flacks who got the Dems into this mess, control over the narrative of how to get them out. With guest UC-Berkeley professor Jake Grumbach.…

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Episode 221: Anti-Science Mugging on the Right and the Ascent of American Anti-Intellectualism 1:08:10

4M ago1:08:10

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In this episode we detail demagogues' favorite faux populist schtick of taking scientific studies out of context and mocking them, often with help from mainstream media. with guest Brenda Ekwurzel, director of climate science for the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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Episode 326: 10th Edition Space Wolves 1:57:54

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The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf termi…

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Episode 326: 10th Edition Space Wolves 1:57:54

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The release schedule is fast and furious now, just like the army we’re looking at today! In this episode, we dive into the new Space Wolves codex supplement. The viking-themed fighters from Fenris return, and we take a look at how well they’ve managed the conversion from index to codex. Did they finally get sagas right? Are the new Space Wolf termi…

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News Brief: NPR Asks Starving Palestinian Living On Rubble to Denounce Hamas, Co-Sign His Own Ethnic Cleansing 23:08

5M ago23:08

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In this News Brief, we we break down an object lesson in racist US-Israeli national security state toadyism, double standards, and runaway condescension.

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Episode 325: 10th Edition Thousand Sons 2:13:18

5M ago2:13:18

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Just as planned, the last of the four god-specific legions has made their appearance! In this episode, we delve into the new 10th edition codex for the Thousand Sons, the […] The post Episode 325: 10th Edition Thousand Sons first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 325: 10th Edition Thousand Sons 2:13:18

5M ago2:13:18

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Just as planned, the last of the four god-specific legions has made their appearance! In this episode, we delve into the new 10th edition codex for the Thousand Sons, the masters of chaotic magic. In an edition where psychic powers aren’t really a thing, how has Games Workshop made a psychic army function? How will the new version of Cabal of Sorce…

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News Brief: Baltimore Uprising 10 Years on: PR Co-option vs Genuine Reform 36:49

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In this News Brief we are joined by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network to discuss their new documentary, "Freddie Gray: A Decade of Struggle" about the lessons, pitfalls and genuine reforms stemming from the 2015 Baltimore Uprisings. You can watch the documentary here: therealnews.com/freddie-gray-the-…ng-10-years-later…

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Episode 220: The Power of Thought-Terminating Bad Guy Labels 1:21:06

5M ago1:21:06

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"American Extremists Aiding Radicals Across Border," trumpeted the Detroit Free Press in 1919. "707 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Checkpoint Crackdown," reported the Los Angeles Times in 1987. "87 Bronx gang members responsible for nine years of murders and drug-dealing charged in largest takedown in NYC history," announced the New York Daily News in …

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Episode 324: 10th Edition Death Guard and World Eaters 3:13:31

5M ago3:13:31

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The Year of Chaos is now in full swing, with not one, but two Chaos codexes dropping simultaneously! In this episode, we dive into the new Death Guard and World Eaters codexes. In part one, it’s Nurgle time, as we pick through plagues with the Death Guard. Has their contagion-based army rule changed? Are they finally tough enough to justify their b…

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Episode 324: 10th Edition Death Guard and World Eaters 3:13:31

5M ago3:13:31

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The Year of Chaos is now in full swing, with not one, but two Chaos codexes dropping simultaneously! In this episode, we dive into the new Death Guard and World […] The post Episode 324: 10th Edition Death Guard and World Eaters first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Ep 219: How Elites Concern Troll 'Waste' to Gut Social Welfare and Divide the Working Class 1:15:34

6M ago1:15:34

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"Poverty plan hit for fraud, waste," reported the Associated Press in 1966. "Study says government waste is unbelievable,” insisted United Press International in 1983. "Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines," announced The New York Times in January of this year. It’s an argument that dates back decades, even cent…

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Ep 218: The Siren Song of Rallying Around a 'Common Enemy' to Promote Progressive Causes 1:13:21

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"Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China," trumpeted The New York Times in 2021. "A New Economic Patriotism Can Help Unite Our Divided Congress," argued Newsweek in 2023. "US cedes ground to China with ‘self-inflicted wound’ of USAid shutdown, analysts say," cautioned The Guardian in 2025. In recent years, we’ve been expose…

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Episode 323: The Adepticon 2025 Previews 1:30:49

6M ago1:30:49

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Adepticon has come and gone, and it brought a new set of Warhammer previews! Games Workshop gave us a little bit of everything, from an army for the Old World never before seen on the tabletop, to a new pair of Kill Teams duking it out, to several 40K army updates, to a brand new Crusade book! We dig into the reveals, and give our thoughts – what’s…

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Episode 323: The Adepticon 2025 Previews 1:30:49

6M ago1:30:49

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Adepticon has come and gone, and it brought a new set of Warhammer previews! Games Workshop gave us a little bit of everything, from an army for the Old World […] The post Episode 323: The Adepticon 2025 Previews first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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News Brief: Dem Leaders, 'Free Speech' Warriors Mostly Shrug as Trump Disappears Political Dissidents 28:09

6M ago28:09

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In this public News Brief, we discuss the media and high-profile Democratic Party leaders and 'Free Speech' crowd's muted—or, in many cases, completely silent—response to the greatest attack on free speech in recent memory: Trump's kidnapping and disappearing of Palestinian solidarity students.

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Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies 2:00:55

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It’s a new quarter, and that means a new set of balance updates – but that’s not all! In this episode, we discuss several changes and new options that GW has delivered. We start off discussing the new Aspects of War series in White Dwarf and the first installment’s stratagem replacements. Next, we dive into the new Balance Dataslate and look at the…

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Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies 2:00:55

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It’s a new quarter, and that means a new set of balance updates – but that’s not all! In this episode, we discuss several changes and new options that GW […] The post Episode 322: The Spring 2025 Balance Update and Other Goodies first appeared on Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast.By Preferred Enemies

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Episode 217: A.I. Mysticism as Responsibility-Evasion PR Tactic 1:03:20

6M ago1:03:20

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“Israel built an ‘AI factory’ for war. It unleashed it in Gaza,” laments the Washington Post. “Hospitals Are Reporting More Insurance Denials. Is AI Driving Them?,” reports Newsweek. “AI Raising the Rent? San Francisco Could Be the First City to Ban the Practice,” announces San Francisco’s KQED. Within the last few years, and particularly the last …