Best Strange Transmissions Podcasts (2025)

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Bronwyn Millar: Elemental Goddess Oracle 1:06:31

3h ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Bronwyn Millar is an artist, writer, and kinesiologist who discovered the healing wisdom of inter-dimensional goddesses during meditation sessions. She is the author of two novels and her new non-fiction book is called Elemental Goddess Oracle: 45 Cards and Guidebook. She lives in South Africa.Bronwyn Mi…

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Are You Flourishing? This Global Study Has Surprising Takeaways 18:16

1d ago18:16

18:16

Are you flourishing? It’s a more understated metric than happiness, but it can provide a multidimensional assessment of our quality of life. Victor Counted, an associate professor of psychology at Regent University and a member of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, joins host Rachel Feltman to review the first wave of results from…

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The Open Door Policy 12:24

3d ago12:24

12:24

Elliot Norrin’s front door used to be his boundary. Now it’s the government’s. When hospitality becomes policy, how long before something walks in that you can’t ask to leave? A quiet horror. A loud directive. The Open Door Policy explores what happens when privacy dies with a smile. Support Enigmatorium & Help Feed the Vault If you'd like to suppo…

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Diagnosing Male Infertility with a Mechanical Engineering Twist 10:39

3d ago10:39

10:39

Male infertility is undercovered and underdiscussed. If a couple is struggling to conceive, there’s a 50–50 chance that sperm health is a contributing factor. Diagnosing male infertility is getting easier with at-home tests—and a new study suggests a method for testing at home that would be more accurate. Study co-author Sushanta Mitra, a professor…

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Supplemental Frequency 06: "The Green Tunnel" 41:47

4d ago41:47

41:47

The Green Tunnel. I am each step, and then the next. The map is wrong. The white-noise squall of falling metal. The Sixth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Rae Witte Wendy Hector Phil van Hest Written by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Su…

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WeeklyTrek #277: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Premieres on July 17 1:00:15

4d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jamie McGregor to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: At Last, STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Returns on July 17 (12:47) TrekCore: STAR TREK: PRODIGY Creators Confir…

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Trish MacGregor: Star Power for June 2025 29:16

7d ago29:16

29:16

Join Trish for the June 2025 astrological forecast!By Trish & Rob MacGregor

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WeeklyTrek #276: Interview Special: Ben Robinson on FanHome, Star Trek Collectibles & Tariffs 58:42

8d ago58:42

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Ben Robinson from Fanhome for a supplemental interview special. This week, Star Trek collectibles in the era of tariffs. Ben has been involved in producing Star Trek collectibles - books, ship models etc. - for decades, and has front row insights into how th…

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The Open Door Policy - A Teaser 0:51

8d ago0:51

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Elliot Norrin’s front door used to be his boundary. Now it’s the government’s. When hospitality becomes policy, how long before something walks in that you can’t ask to leave? A quiet horror. A loud directive. The Open Door Policy explores what happens when privacy dies with a smile. The Open Door Policy, dropping soon... Support Enigmatorium & Hel…

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Could We Speak to Dolphins? A Promising LLM Makes That a Possibility 19:07

8d ago19:07

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Dolphins have a broad vocabulary. They vocalize with whistles, clicks and “burst pulses.”This varied communication makes it challenging for scientists to decode dolphin speech. Artificial intelligence can help researchers process audio and find the slight patterns that human ears may not be able to identify. Reporter Melissa Hobson took a look at D…

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Do Mitochondria Talk to Each Other? A New Look at the Cell’s Powerhouse 27:04

10d ago27:04

27:04

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell—but new research suggests they might be far more complex. Columbia University’s Martin Picard joins Scientific American’s Rachel Feltman to explore how these tiny organelles could be communicating and what that might mean for everything from metabolism to mental health. Check out Martin Picard’s …

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Bonus Transmission - Shonny Said So 2:33

11d ago2:33

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What you're about to hear is an affiliate ad. But somewhere along the line, it became… something else. Shonny Shoshigens had a podcast. He also had... theories. About lint. And birds. And other things best left unverified. This is the story of how he launched a website, and what was found after he disappeared. A bonus transmission from the vault. P…

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How to Make Gold, Flamingo Food Tornado, and Kosmos-482 Lands 8:09

12d ago8:09

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Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos-482 lands, though no one is certain where. Physicists turn lead into gold. Overdose deaths are down, in part thanks to the availability of naloxone. Flamingos make underwater food tornadoes. Chimps use leaves as a multi-tool. Recommended reading: A New, Deadly Era of Space Junk Is Dawning, and No One Is Ready https://ww…

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Mark Anthony: The Psychic Lawyer 1:11:00

13d ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Mark Anthony is known as The Psychic Lawyer. He’s a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the United States Supreme Court. Mark was named a notable graduate by the Arthur Findlay C…

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Introducing Potato Detective 1:35

15d ago1:35

1:35

Meet Russett O’Grady. Hard-boiled. Half-baked. And the only spud in town with a badge. Potato Detective is a brand-new full-cast audio drama from the creator of Enigmatorium. Noir mystery meets absurd comedy in a city where food fights back, and even the mashed potatoes have a motive. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast app or visit potatodetect…

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Could Freezing Arctic Sea Ice Combat Climate Change? 25:29

15d ago25:29

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The year-round sea ice in the Arctic is melting and has shrunk by nearly 40 percent over the past four decades. Geoengineering companies such as Real Ice are betting big on refreezing it. That may sound ridiculous, impractical or risky—but proponents say we have to try. The U.K. government seems to agree, investing millions into experimental approa…

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How a West Texas Outbreak Threatens Measles Elimination Status 10:00

17d ago10:00

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Measles was technically “eliminated” in the U.S. in 2000 thanks to high measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination rates. While prior outbreaks have made headlines, a slew of cases in West Texas is more than just newsworthy—it could cause the U.S. to lose elimination status. Associate health and medicine editor Lauren Young explains what eliminat…

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Sinking Cities, Waving Cuttlefish and Falling Spacecraft 8:17

19d ago8:17

8:17

A 1970s Soviet spacecraft is hurtling down from space—and no one knows where it will land. All 28 of the most populous cities in the U.S. are slowly sinking. Investments and overconsumption make the wealthiest 10 percent of the global population responsible for two thirds of climate-change-related warming. Recommended reading: Cuttlefish May Commun…

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The Silent Hour 6:51

20d ago6:51

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A woman returns to her childhood home, now hers alone, and finds that silence has a sound. Some spirits don’t seek revenge. They don’t haunt. They remember. A quiet story about grief, memory, and the echoes we leave behind. Support Enigmatorium & Help Feed the Vault If you'd like to support the show and help keep the static from spreading: Buy me a…

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This Podcast Was Recorded Inside a Particle Collider 18:11

22d ago18:11

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We’re taking a field trip to the U.S.’s only particle collider, the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC), housed at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Staff scientist Alex Jentsch takes listeners through some basic terminology and interconnected technologies that help Brookhaven researchers probe questions about our unseen universe. The RHIC is wind…

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Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston 17:56

24d ago17:56

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Casey Johnston is not your typical health and fitness influencer. She joins host Rachel Feltman to discuss how finding joy in strength training changed her relationship to fitness, food and body image. Johnston’s new book, A Physical Education, reflects on engaging with exercise in a balanced way. Recommended reading: You can get Johnston’s book A …

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The Silent Hour - A Teaser 0:39

26d ago0:39

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The Silent Hour, this Sunday...Mother's Day, on Enigmatorium. Support Enigmatorium & Help Feed the Vault If you'd like to support the show and help keep the static from spreading: Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/enigmatorium Join the Vault on Patreon: patreon.com/enigmatorium Create eerie voices with ElevenLabs: Use our affiliate link to start generatin…

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Jupiter’s Cyclones, Amazon’s Satellites and T. rex Collagen 9:01

26d ago9:01

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The congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment grinds to a halt. Amazon launches its first round of Internet satellites. The European Space Agency launches a satellite to measure the biomass of Earth’s trees. New data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft offer insights into Jupiter and Io. Claims of Tyrannosaurus rex leather are, predictably, misl…

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P.D. Newman: Tripping the Trail of Ghosts 1:00:15

27d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...P. D. Newman has been immersed in the study and practice of shamanism, alchemy, hermetism, and theurgy for more than two decades. The author of Theurgy: Theory and Practice, Angels in Vermilion, and Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry. His latest book that we’re going to ask him ab…

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The Fungi Facing Extinction and the Conservationists Working Hard to Protect Them 12:07

29d ago12:07

12:07

Conservationists are ringing the alarm about the fungi facing extinction. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List features vulnerable pandas and endangered tortoises, but it also highlights more than 400 fungi species that are under threat. Gregory Mueller, chief scientist emeritus at the Chicago Botanic Garden and coordi…

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A Voice Beyond the Door 2:44

1M ago2:44

2:44

A voice that doesn’t breathe, yet lives. A tool that doesn’t speak, yet creates. Step beyond the door—where sound becomes something more. Create your own voices with ElevenLabs → https://try.elevenlabs.io/enigmatorium Enigmatorium remains ad-free on podcast platforms by choice. To help keep it that way, consider supporting the show at Ko-fi. https:…

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The Forgotten Tune - Bonus Episode 4:14

1M ago4:14

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Some broadcasts aren’t scheduled. They’re remembered. A bonus transmission slips through the cracks of time, bringing with it a forgotten melody… and the performers who refuse to leave the stage. Mavis and Gelavis Davis once sang for the living. Now, they sing for the ones who still listen. Just don’t hum along. And whatever you do… don’t forget th…

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Griefbots Offer AI Connections with Deceased Loved Ones 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Griefbots, artificial intelligence chatbots that mimic deceased loved ones, are increasingly in popularity. Researcher Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska reflects on what death, grief and immortality look like in the digital age. She shares insights from a project that she is leading as a AI2050 Early Career Fellow: Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age o…

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Trish MacGregor: Star Power for May 2025 29:06

1M ago29:06

29:06

Join Trish for the May 2025 astrological forecast!By Trish & Rob MacGregor

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EP 3: Did a Disembodied Voice Lead to These Disappearances? 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

On this episode of The WeHo-SHE Transmissions, we follow the first faint signal that may have sparked the tragedy of the Lost Ones. Kooky Hackett, joined by mystic investigator Soren Bygaard and clinical psychologist Penni Boles, unpacks the eerie story of Mori Morhart's encounter with a voice he called "Geri"—a voice that may not have been a produ…

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Supplemental Frequency 05: "Shiva:" 32:37

1M ago32:37

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Shiva. Ripples in the water from the first stone. The intimacy of shared tragedy. The warmth of it remains. The Fifth Supplemental Frequency from Observable Radio, a found footage podcast from Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurina, and Wendy Hector The Ensemble Phil van Hest Written by Cameron Suey Produced by Cameron Suey, Phil van Hest, Purpurin…

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Scientific American in 1925: Solar Eclipses, Seances and Some Strange Inventions 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

We’re taking a break from our usual weekly news roundup to do a little time travel. In 1925 Scientific American covered a total solar eclipse that featured some surprising solar shadow play and a prediction about today’s eclipses. Plus, we review some long-gone sections of the magazine that tried to verify mediums and show off zany inventions! Reco…

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WeeklyTrek #275: Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Gets Its World Premiere at Tribeca 48:54

1M ago48:54

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Thad Hait to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekMovie: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival in June (07:25) TrekCore: Special Pr…

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How to Become an Urban Naturalist 25:05

1M ago25:05

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Wild NYC author Ryan Mandelbaum takes host Rachel Feltman through New York City’s Prospect Park to find urban wildlife. They explore the city’s many birds, surprising salamanders and unexpected urban oases. Plus, they discuss what the rules of engagement with wildlife are and how you can find wildlife in your own urban or suburban environment. Reco…

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Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes 16:15

1M ago16:15

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When writer Stephen S. Hall was a child, he would capture snakes—much to his mother’s chagrin. Now the science journalist is returning to his early fascination In his latest book, Slither: How Nature’s Most Maligned Creatures Illuminate Our World. The book explores our long, complicated relationship with snakes. Plus, Hall chats about humans’ and o…

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Childhood Illnesses Surge, Magnetic Poles Wandered, and a Colossal Squid Is Found 8:15

1M ago8:15

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Measles cases are going up—and a federal scientist has warned that case counts have probably been underreported. Another vaccine-preventable illness, whooping cough, sees a troubling increase in cases. Ancient humans found sun-protection solutions when Earth’s magnetic poles wandered. A colossal squid has been captured on video in its natural habit…

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The Whiff of Woe 10:13

1M ago10:13

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Picture in your mind a quiet woman. Polite. Reserved. The kind who uses coasters and speaks in whispers. Her name is Marlene. And Marlene once wished her husband would leave her alone. A simple wish, muttered in frustration. But the void? It listens. And sometimes... it answers in kind. Silent but deadly, they say. Not all warnings come with a soun…

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From the Internet’s Beginnings to Our Understanding of Consciousness, This Editor Has Seen It All 20:15

1M ago20:15

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Senior mind and brain editor Gary Stix has covered the breadth of science and technology over the past 35 years at Scientific American. He joins host Rachel Feltman to take us through the rise of the Internet and the acceleration of advancement in neuroscience that he’s covered throughout his time here. Stix retired earlier this month, and we’d lik…

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The Voices Were Never Human 2:47

1M ago2:47

2:47

In this Enigmatorium detour, we delve into the uncanny world of synthetic speech, the kind conjured not from lungs and vocal cords, but from code and current. Voices that don’t come from people… but from places like this. This is not an ad. This is an invitation. Enimgatorium features a chorus of digital personalities, powered by ElevenLabs. Want t…

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A Disinfectant That’s More Powerful Than Bleach—And Safe for Your Skin 14:25

2M ago14:25

14:25

Hypochlorous acid is a promising disinfectant that is difficult to commercialize because it is not very shelf-stable. Senior features editor Jen Schwartz takes us through what the science of this nontoxic disinfectant is and explains why its popularity in the beauty aisle is only the beginning. Recommended reading: The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills G…

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A Long Day on Uranus, a Better Method of Making Coffee and Dinos Fossils in Decline 8:51

2M ago8:51

8:51

Caffeine-motivated researchers find that pour height may be the key to a perfect cup of coffee. A new study of plastics finds that less than 10 percent of such products are made with recycled materials. And once the plastics are used, only 28 percent of them make it to the sorting stage—and only half of that plastic is actually recycled. Data from …

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Miguel Conner: The Mystical and Magical Life of Elvis 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Miguel Conner, writer, voiceover artist, and host of the popularpodcast Aeon Byte. I have written several books and dozens of articles, including The Occult Elvis and Voices of Gnosticism.He has lectured or appeared at events such as The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, Open Minds on GaiaTV, New Thinking All…

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EP 2: The Disappearance of Lili Merciades 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

#truecrime #thelostones #mysterypodcast Before she vanished, Lili Merciades recorded one final episode of her podcast—Numinoso. What if that recording contains the key to understanding her disappearance—and possibly many others? In this episode of The WEHO-SHE Transmissions, Kooky Hackett shares Lili’s final broadcast publicly for the first time. H…

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How Are Prenatal Blood Tests Detecting Cancer? 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Noninvasive prenatal blood testing, or NIPT, is a routine screening that is offered during pregnancy and looks for placental DNA to diagnose chromosomal disorders in a fetus. But in some cases, these tests can also find cancer in the pregnant person. How do the tests work, and why are they uncovering cancer? Genetic counselor and writer Laura Hersc…

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Treating Bacterial Vaginosis as an STI Could Improve Outcomes 19:29

2M ago19:29

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV), an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina, affects nearly one in three people with a vagina. While you can get BV without ever having sex, a new study has found that, in some cases, it could be functioning more like a sexually transmitted infection. That’s in part because of the increased risk of BV after sex with…

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How the Science of Safety Helps Tackle Global Risks [Sponsored] 16:23

2M ago16:23

16:23

We're surrounded by risks of all sizes, every day. Some people might be risk-takers, while others do whatever they can to avoid them. But how can we tackle the risks that impact society on a global scale, like those linked to sustainable energy, societal health and digital technology? Science journalist Izzie Clarke explores this question in the la…

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Yodeling Monkeys, Increasing Measles Cases and Stressed Out Americans 8:44

2M ago8:44

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The Trump administration continues to make cuts to U.S. science and health agencies. Now some states are fighting back, suing the Department of Health and Human Services for slashing $11 billion in public health funds. A study finds that Americans live shorter lives than Europeans with the same income—stress and other systemic issues could be to bl…

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WeeklyTrek #274: Paramount+ Drops Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 Trailer 58:40

2M ago58:40

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On this week’s episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore’s news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by Jenn Tifft to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: TrekCore: Watch the New Teaser Trailer for STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3! (11:08) TrekCore: PREVIEW — Universal Fan…

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Baptist de Pape: Manifestation Perfected 1:09:59

2M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Join Trish and Rob for a conversation with...Baptist de Pape is a llawyer, author, and filmmaker. Called to investigate the incredible power of the heart, he went on a quest around the world, interviewing many of the foremost thinkers of our time, culminating in the renowned film and book The Power of the Heart. His new book, Manifestation Perfecte…

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Cutting USAID Threatens Public Health around the World 11:59

2M ago11:59

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The U.S. Department of State recently announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. While some of USAID’s functions will continue under the Department of State, there is real concern that the cuts will jeopardize public health efforts across the world, including immunization programs and other efforts that ha…

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