Best thedanicook Podcasts (2025)

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To Mourn or Not to Mourn 46:46

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9d ago46:46

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Charlie Kirk's assassination has sparked a lot of conversation about how people should feel or not feel. The differences between apathy, empathy, and sympathy are coming with all types of critiques and criticisms. Let's have a transparent and maybe even tough conversation about it, especially when weighing the portrayal of Charlie Kirk as this incr…

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The West is Wild 42:45

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Dani unapologetically takes a look the West, specifically the British and the United States, and our roles in the devastating, indefensible actions taken against the Palestinian people. Looking at government documents, one only recently declassified, we discover that we have always known what Israel was going to do to Palestine, and we determined i…

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Miss Me With the Bullsh*t 35:35

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There's a lot happening in the geopolitical space these days and I believe it's by design. It may be challenging to know where to look and what to focus on. Connecting the dots between the issues can help and that includes Israel, the United States, Palestine, and of course, the Heritage Foundation.By thedanicook

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Reuveni Has Receipts 1:31:15

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Whistleblower, Erez Reuveni, walks us through the backend happenings of the DOJ when leadership tells its attorneys to say "fuck you" to the federal courts in order to carry out illegal deportations. DHS and DOS are compliant and the DOD is used to facilitate one of the illegal acts without knowledge of the injunction. Best part? Reuveni has Receip…

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Unbelievable. 51:25

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The parallel timelines of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Erez Reuveni in 2025 are incredible and before we can even get there, we have to know what our government did the first time we encountered Kilmar Abrego Garcia. It's Unbelievable.By thedanicook

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When a Trump Supporter's Daughter Comes Out 1:11:32

3M ago1:11:32

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This conversation with Felix, a Trump supporter, started off pretty heated discussing Medicaid and SNAP cuts, then it turned to a conversation about trans students/athletes, and finally about his daughter who had come out to him. This conversation is what makes the work worthwhile and keeps me coming back to it every day.…

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Will Michigan Love Marni? 50:05

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Dani interviews Michigan gubernatorial candidate, Marni Sawicki, and talks all things Michigan including PFAS, infrastructure, housing, healthcare, veterans, and government transparency.By thedanicook

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What the Democratic Party is Missing 41:50

3M ago41:50

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Dani takes on a MAGA 1:1 discussing trans rights and the 2nd Amendment while Live on TikTok. Take a listen and hear what she believes the Democratic Party is missing in the way it does messaging.By thedanicook

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Kakistocracy: The U.S. Under Trump 34:24

3M ago34:24

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Dani takes a look at a few members of the Trump Administration, their qualifications (or lack thereof), and exactly what it could mean for the people and the country.By thedanicook

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First Karens, Now Kaylas 47:15

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Dani tackles the use of Christianity to support the Trump administration and its attack on unauthorized immigrants in this country and to condemn the people who support humanity. Bring your Bible.By thedanicook

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Ben's B.S. 51:38

4M ago51:38

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Ben Shapiro, one of the most prominent conservative voices and head of The Daily Wire, had some interesting thoughts about King Charles' land acknowledgment in Canada.By thedanicook

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The Upside Down World 48:00

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A look at Medicaid statistics, real ones, the impact of proposed cuts, and the world we live in where people are mad about government-funded healthcare coverage but perfectly okay with their tax dollars funding corporations who don't provide health insurance or pay a livable wage.By thedanicook

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Not Just What - It's How 46:50

4M ago46:50

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Dani shares her thoughts around democratic messaging, political conversations, and just what is needed in order for us to be successful in not just saving democracy, but also saving each other.By thedanicook

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Bingo Card Surprises 44:45

4M ago44:45

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What world are we in when I find myself agreeing with Mitch McConnell and Ben Shapiro? This definitely wasn't on my bingo card for this year.By thedanicook

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Hegseth "Signals" He's Not Qualified 50:30

5M ago50:30

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Dani takes a look at Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth's, use of the social messaging app, Signal, to discuss classified military plans with both his Pentagon and personal phones. The first, included the journalist/editor of The Atlantic. The second, included his wife, brother, and lawyer.By thedanicook

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Abrego Garcia and Immigration 48:03

5M ago48:03

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Dani looks at the misinformation of the Trump Campaign and GOP legislators leading up to the 2024 election, the deportation of Abrego Garcia, Due Process, and the court cases surrounding it.By thedanicook

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Hopeful, Yet Mindful 50:58

6M ago50:58

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Dani discusses the Hands Off Protests, Cory Bookers record-breaking filibuster along with some points that we may want to be mindful of as we move forward in the fight to save democracy.By thedanicook

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My People w/ Joe Sudbay 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

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Dani speaks with Joe Sudbay, host of State of the State on SiriusXM Progress, Channel 127, to discuss the latest impacts of the new administration, changes on the state legislature level, and what we can do together to protect each other and democracy.By thedanicook

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The Schumer Delusion 46:12

6M ago46:12

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Dani discusses the recent comments from Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the current state of democracy, and the various roads available to us in order to bring people, and our politics, together.By thedanicook

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Trigger Warning 55:44

7M ago55:44

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Dani discusses the recent viewing of the documentary, 13th, with her subscribers and the impact of the information on our society. There is a much needed conversation around slavery, race, mass incarceration, immigration, and the current presidential administration that we must have and we must find a way to have it with those who are most resistan…

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Us and Them 45:44

7M ago45:44

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Dani discusses the USAID, DEI, and more with a MAGA/Trump Supporter.By thedanicook

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White America's Bird Box: It's History 55:00

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Dani looks at the words of James Baldwin, Lee Atwater, and reactions to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance for an interesting discussion around race, history, and the lies of white America. It's history is it's Bird Box; if they see it, it will kill them.By thedanicook

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The Man Behind the Monopoly 25:33

8M ago25:33

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Dani takes a brief and detailed look at the work history of Ballad Health's CEO, Alan Levine. While it doesn't say what is happening at Ballad Health today, the work history of the person leading a state-sanctioned medical monopoly that services a region geographically the size of New Jersey and approximately 1.2million people might be of interest.…

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Good, Necessary Trouble 1:00:56

8M ago1:00:56

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Dani shares an excerpt from her TikTok Live on the first day of Black History Month. The conversation is with a white listener who appears to believe in the replacement theory or at least believes that Black Americans want to "eliminate" white Americans. Be sure and listen through until the end.By thedanicook

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Crowe-nyism 50:08

8M ago50:08

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Ballad Health has a service region that is geographically the size of New Jersey. They own almost every hospital and over 90% of inpatient care. How was this medical monopoly legally created? The scary part is that a majority of states in the country have the existing legislation to make it happen. CORRECTION: Bella’s weight was 1 pound 4.5 ounces …

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James, Jesus, and Congress 42:08

8M ago42:08

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Dani takes a look at proposed resolutions in Congress and the words of James Madison, one of our founding fathers to give us some perspective on what's happening today and what we might need to do about it.By thedanicook

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This is how WE Win 50:32

8M ago50:32

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(Notice: This episode contains adult language.)Dani shares a portion of a Facebook Live where she speaks with a Trump supporter about the first 5 days under Trump, his executive orders, and the impact on people.By thedanicook

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Monopoly isn't just a Game 1:06:40

8M ago1:06:40

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Dani speaks with Dr. Alex Maki, general surgeon and daughter, who recently experienced the care delivered to her father, a doctor specializing in infectious disease, at Ballad Health's Holston Valley Medical Center. Ballad Health is a state-sanctioned medical monopoly operating in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia.…

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Free Speech - Kinda 23:42

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With the ban of TikTok and other social media apps due to "national security concerns", many are waking up with the realization that maybe we aren't as free as we thought.By thedanicook

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Jesus and Jenny 1:04:16

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Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense was an eye-opener. We learned a lot about him, his lack of qualifications, and just how far some are willing to go for their political agenda. Don't fret though, Pete has Jesus and Jenny so everything will be just fine. (Kidding)By thedanicook

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The Dani Cook Show - Introduction 13:43

9M ago13:43

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Discover what The Dani Cook Show is about and what you can expect to hear in this space. Dani shares who she is, how this podcast came to be, and what she hopes we all achieve together. From advocacy to politics, Dani discusses the challenges we currently face and what we can do about it.By thedanicook

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