Best The Lantern Group Podcasts (2025)

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System 1 and 2 Thinking 6:52

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Continuing on our decisions series, this week we’re breaking down Daniel Kahneman’s influential model of System 1 and System 2 thinking: the fast, intuitive decisions we make on autopilot versus the slow, deliberate ones that require effort. We talk about how stress, bias, and context shift us between these modes, when each type of thinking serves …

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Episode 49 - Trick or Treat Squad 32:53

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dump out your pillow cases and sort your candy for trading. It's time to join the Trick or Treat Squad. Really it's just three grown men remembering the good ol' days of Halloween and talking about spooky stuff, but what a fun way to spend the evening.By Joshua and Leah

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It's been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and unexploded bombs are still a threat 5:53

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Tens of thousands of civilians have died from unexploded bombs.By WBUR & NPR

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How '16 and Pregnant' contributed to dropping teenage birth rates 9:24

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“16 and Pregnant," on the air from 2009 to 2014, led to more searches and tweets regarding birth control and abortion, and ultimately led to a 5.7% reduction in teen birthsBy WBUR & NPR

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How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance 3:43

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It's a boon to private companies that offer flood insurance coverage.By WBUR & NPR

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The government shutdown is financially crushing. Make these 4 calls to help ease the burden 9:35

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Tuesday is day 27 of the government shutdown, and an estimated 1.4 million civilian federal employees are going without pay, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.By WBUR & NPR

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Craft flour movement takes off in Native communities 5:38

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As U.S. wheat farmers face painful losses in the global market due to President Trump's policies, one domestic flour mill on a reservation in Oregon is expanding its production twelve-fold.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump administration's strikes on boats off Venezuela coast cause concern from lawmakers 5:16

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The Trump administration has carried out airstrikes against alleged drug cartel boats off the coast of Venezuela.By WBUR & NPR

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Bills target vaccines, fluoride in water and pasteurized milk across country 5:33

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State legislatures in 12 states have already adopted 30 new bills that strip away longstanding health protections.By WBUR & NPR

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Harry Sisson on appearing in Trump's AI video and the future of the democratic party 10:46

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Harry Sisson is a left-wing political commentator and influencer who was recently featured in an artificial intelligence video shared by President Trump.By WBUR & NPR

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How U.S. boat strikes are impacting people in Trinidad and Tobago 4:51

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Over the past two months, the U.S. has deployed warships in the Caribbean, and attacked boats officials say were carrying drugs.By WBUR & NPR

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Louisville lights up with annual Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular 3:46

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Every year, thousands of people from all over the country head to Louisville to enjoy a Halloween tradition.By WBUR & NPR

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Voters weigh in on California's Proposition 50 5:56

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More states are taking a different approach to redrawing congressional maps ahead of the midterms. California is now asking voters to decide through Proposition 50.By WBUR & NPR

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Millions to lose SNAP food help and other benefits if shutdown goes into November 6:24

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Mother of three Sara Stone could lose several hundred dollars in food assistance next month if the government shutdown continues into November.By WBUR & NPR

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa's landfall, the worst storm the island's seen in decades 4:17

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Hurricane Melissa is set to hit Jamaica early Tuesday.By WBUR & NPR

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Arrests in the NBA, fallout after federal indictments revealed 5:52

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On Thursday, Hall of Fame Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant and 11-year player Damon Jones were arrested in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games.By WBUR & NPR

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The evolution of the joystick 9:23

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A new series by the podcasts Endless Thread and 99 Percent Invisible looks at the effects video gaming has had on the real world.By WBUR & NPR

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Iceland is buzzing with news of first-ever mosquitoes 3:18

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Mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the first time as the climate warms.By WBUR & NPR

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How to make great coffee at home 10:58

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The cost of coffee is up, especially when you buy it at a coffee shop. Coffee expert James Hoffmann has some tips for how to brew a good cup at home.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump leaves D.C. for foreign trip during shutdown and East Wing demolition 11:45

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Trade talks with Canada are once again on hold. President Trump called them off Thursday night after viewing a TV ad from Canada that criticizes tariffs.By WBUR & NPR

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What to expect from the World Series 5:34

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The World Series begins Friday night in Toronto as the defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Toronto Blue Jays.By WBUR & NPR

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The state of the UN as it turns 80 9:39

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With many member nations flouting rules and weakening their support, is the organization now at one of its most vulnerable moments?By WBUR & NPR

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues over Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee 3:48

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Corporate America has been largely silent about the damage President Trump's policies could do to the economy — or its own businesses. But now, a powerful business lobby is suing the administration over his new $100,000 fees on H-1B visas.By WBUR & NPR

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A handful of Midwest farms shoulder the massive U.S. popcorn industry 4:31

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Of the millions of farms across the U.S., fewer than 1,000 grow popcorn.By WBUR & NPR

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Officials crack down on job scam operations defrauding South Koreans 6:22

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In South Korea, officials are grappling with online scam operations based in Cambodia that have been luring South Koreans with the prospect of well-paying jobs.By WBUR & NPR

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Government shutdown: Federal workers miss first paycheck as inflation ticks up 5:45

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The Senate on Thursday blocked two competing bills aimed at paying nearly a million and a half federal workers.By WBUR & NPR

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System 1 and 2 Thinking 6:52

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Episode 49 - Trick or Treat Squad 32:53

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It's been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and unexploded bombs are still a threat 5:53

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How '16 and Pregnant' contributed to dropping teenage birth rates 9:24

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How the government shutdown is impacting national flood insurance 3:43

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The government shutdown is financially crushing. Make these 4 calls to help ease the burden 9:35

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Craft flour movement takes off in Native communities 5:38

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Trump administration's strikes on boats off Venezuela coast cause concern from lawmakers 5:16

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Bills target vaccines, fluoride in water and pasteurized milk across country 5:33

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Harry Sisson on appearing in Trump's AI video and the future of the democratic party 10:46

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How U.S. boat strikes are impacting people in Trinidad and Tobago 4:51

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Louisville lights up with annual Jack-O'-Lantern Spectacular 3:46

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Voters weigh in on California's Proposition 50 5:56

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Millions to lose SNAP food help and other benefits if shutdown goes into November 6:24

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa's landfall, the worst storm the island's seen in decades 4:17

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Arrests in the NBA, fallout after federal indictments revealed 5:52

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The evolution of the joystick 9:23

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Iceland is buzzing with news of first-ever mosquitoes 3:18

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How to make great coffee at home 10:58

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Trump leaves D.C. for foreign trip during shutdown and East Wing demolition 11:45

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What to expect from the World Series 5:34

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The state of the UN as it turns 80 9:39

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce sues over Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee 3:48

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A handful of Midwest farms shoulder the massive U.S. popcorn industry 4:31

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Officials crack down on job scam operations defrauding South Koreans 6:22

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Government shutdown: Federal workers miss first paycheck as inflation ticks up 5:45