Best Why I Cried Today Podcasts (2025)

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Black schools, red states 28:02

11h ago28:02

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A supporter of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis was just appointed to lead the historically Black college Florida A&M University. Students and alumni are not happy. WFSU's Lynn Hatter and Tuskegee University's President Mark Brown explain how Black colleges are currently navigating red states. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,…

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Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" 28:28

1d ago28:28

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President Trump wants to build a "Golden Dome" to protect the US from the threat of nuclear weapons. It’s a sign we’re in a new nuclear era. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jollie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Further …

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The white gold rush 27:56

3d ago27:56

27:56

The US has enormous deposits of critical minerals like lithium right here at home. So why are we looking at mining the ocean floor and asteroids? This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick…

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I Burned My Coaching Offers Down—Here’s Why The UNKAGEDTM Revolution Begins Here. 29:17

3d ago29:17

29:17

High-achieving Black women aren’t stuck because we’re doing it wrong—we’re stuck because we’ve been conditioned to survive, not to thrive. In this episode, I get real about why I burned down all my coaching offers. I share the moment that changed everything, what I discovered underneath all the mindset work, and why I’m no longer coaching around th…

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Ep #320: How to Bring God Into Your Family’s Daily Habits - Part 1 with Justin Whitmel Earley 30:29

3d ago30:29

30:29

Most of us are just trying to make it through the day—getting the lunches packed, keeping the peace, doing the next thing. In this episode, Christy sits down with Justin Whitmel Earley—lawyer, author of Habits of the Household, and dad of four—to talk about what it looks like to invite God into the small, everyday rhythms of family life. Remember t…

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How Gen Z found religion 32:38

4d ago32:38

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For the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church? Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religious lines by Christian Paz. Pew report: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Be…

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What Bill Belichick’s relationship tells us 27:56

6d ago27:56

27:56

The legendary coach is getting more attention for his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson than football these days. It’s a reminder that we should probably retire the term “gold digger.” This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean R…

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Why We Keep Forgetting What We Believe as Catholics (Foundations of Faith Preview) 7:38

5d ago7:38

7:38

Why do we recite the Creed every Sunday? Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dr. Edward Sri break down the purpose of the Creed in the Mass and uncover the fact that it isn't just about what we believe in, but who we believe in. This video is a brief excerpt from Foundations of Faith: A Journey Through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the ultimate way for yo…

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All eyes back on Gaza 27:46

7d ago27:46

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From podcaster Theo Von to children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel to the new pope to President Trump, a strange coalition of people is criticizing Israel’s latest actions in Gaza. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by Jollie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Ra…

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A comedian tries to fix aviation 27:52

8d ago27:52

27:52

Newark’s crisis is coming soon to an airport near you. Thankfully, comedian Nathan Fielder is dead serious about aviation safety. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free…

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The minerals that rule our world 27:54

9d ago27:54

27:54

The race to control critical mineral deposits has become a major driver of US foreign policy -- and is redrawing global alliances. This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and host…

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Redefining Recovery: The Radical Self-Care Black Women Deserve 27:50

10d ago27:50

27:50

We’ve been taught to push through. To hold it all. To never drop the ball. But what if the reason we feel like we’re breaking… is because no one ever taught us to recover? In this episode, I’m finally unpacking the radical concept that changed my life: 💥 Recovery is not rest. It’s reclamation. Reclaiming your time. Your energy. Your breath. Your ba…

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Ep #319: How to Take Back Your Summer (Before It’s Gone) 20:22

8d ago20:22

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We plan our Januarys with resolutions and goals—but when it comes to summer, we tend to just wing it. In this episode, Christy shares how to do something different so that this summer feels like the one that doesn’t just fly by. Remember to tune in for a new episode every Monday and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, so you never miss an ep…

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Methamphetamine: The most misunderstood drug? 41:45

11d ago41:45

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Methamphetamine is best known as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But it's also an FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat ADHD in children. In this special feed drop of the Spotify podcast Science Vs, scientists and meth users weigh in on what meth does to your brain. This episode was produced and hosted by Wendy Zukerm…

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All the sad young literary men 27:27

13d ago27:27

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Writer Ross Barkan says young men's voices have vanished from literary fiction. Economist Joel Waldfogel offers a reality check from the world of publishing. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Listen to Today…

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Fr. Mike's Thoughts on Babies Crying 6:13

12d ago6:13

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Why do babies cry? Have you ever considered that their cries might have something to teach us? Fr. Mike explains that a baby's cry is an act of faith—they cry because they trust someone will hear, someone will care, and someone will come. In the same way, when we cry out to God in our moments of pain or loneliness, that too is an act of faith. And …

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Should women be in combat? 27:58

14d ago27:58

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Combat roles have been open to women for a decade, but President Donald Trump's Pentagon still questions whether women can be lethal. Army veteran Emelie Vanasse says the debate over women's battlefield fitness is long settled. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by …

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Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” 24:55

15d ago24:55

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“You are tearing me apart, Congress.” This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz with help from Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Seam Rameswaram. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Transcript at vox.c…

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White genocide Grok 27:42

16d ago27:42

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When the Twitter/X chatbot, Grok, started glitching with responses about white genocide to unrelated questions, it pulled back the curtain on the people behind the AI machine. This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It was produced by Miles Bryan and Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullar…

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My colleague, the scammer 27:38

17d ago27:38

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North Korea has been sending young, tech-savvy operatives to pose as ordinary American job seekers. Tech reporter Bobbie Johnson investigates the scam. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Further reading: North Korea stole your jo…

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Which KAGE Are You Living In? (The 4 Stress Archetypes + Quiz Reveal) 13:48

17d ago13:48

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A lot of many high-achieving women are stuck in cycles that feel personal—but are actually patterns of survival. Overgiving, overworking, staying quiet, or doing it all alone… these aren’t just habits. They’re adaptations. In this episode, I finally introduce something I’ve been working on for a while: the Uncaged Stress Impact Assessment—a powerfu…

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Ep #318: How to Raise Kids Who Want to Work with Paula Faris 51:09

15d ago51:09

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Tired of summer break turning into screen-time marathons and constant complaints of boredom from your kids? In this episode, Christy is joined by Paula Faris, Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Founder and Author, to teach us how to help our kids take responsibility, land summer jobs, and even start small businesses—so that they build confidence, devel…

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Why are my allergies getting worse? 30:45

18d ago30:45

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It feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Bernd Weißbrod/picture allian…

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How to "fix" your face 27:31

20d ago27:31

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All that time staring at ourselves on Zoom has led to a rise in procedures like “baby botox.” The Atlantic’s Yasmin Tayag explains the lure and Dr. Michelle Hure injects some caution. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted…

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How the Holy Spirit Guides the Election of the Pope 6:42

19d ago6:42

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How does the Holy Spirit guide the Church when a new pope is chosen? Fr. Mike explains the unique relationship between divine guidance and human decision-making in the papal election. Though the process can be slow, complicated, and even filled with disagreement, the Holy Spirit is still powerfully at work—just as He is in our everyday lives. To le…

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All the president’s side hustles 27:53

21d ago27:53

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Ethical concerns abound on the president's first big trip to the Middle East since reentering office. But if you really want conflicts of interest, take a look at his crypto projects. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and host…

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Blessings and Cursings-what are they? and Israel Update 40:12

21d ago40:12

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This is episode 81. Thank you for listening! in this episode we take on the idea that there are both blessings and curses in the bible and understanding each is important. Then Neil and I take look at the "other countries that we should all be watching as to how they impact Israel.By Jeff Pelletier

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Trump’s emergency powers grab 27:52

22d ago27:52

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President Donald Trump has declared an unprecedented number of national emergencies. He's used them to wage a trade war, deport people, and speed up oil drilling. And more could be coming. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Pat…

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We’ve Got a New Pope! What’s Next? 8:11

21d ago8:11

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Habemus Papam! We have a Pope — Pope Leo XIV! On this joyous occasion, Fr. Mike encourages us to welcome Pope Leo XIV with open hearts. He reminds us that before forming opinions or drawing comparisons to past popes, we should first offer him the respect, trust, and prayers he deserves as our Holy Father. To learn more about Pope Leo XIV, pre-order…

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Oops!... I voted for Trump 28:06

23d ago28:06

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In the run-up to the election, Donald Trump successfully convinced a historic number of younger, Black, and Latino voters that he was the best option. Some are now second-guessing their decision. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and …

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Is John Fetterman ok? 27:51

24d ago27:51

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New York magazine’s Ben Terris talks through his reporting on Sen. John Fetterman’s health and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz with help from Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Matthew Billy, and hosted by Sean Ram…

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