Best Scott Amp Karen Podcasts (2025)

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Feeling Good at Any Age: How to Nourish Your Body To Live Longer and Better 23:09

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It’s no secret that our lifespans – especially women’s – have drastically increased over the last several decades, but what about healthspans? How can we make those additional years healthier and happier? Speaking live at City Winery in NYC, join Katie and Dr. Krys Araujo-Torres, Head of U.S. Medical Affairs for Nature's Bounty, as they dig into th…

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Blog: Reflection 5:11

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Most of us would rather not revisit the past. It was traumatic, frightening, and understandably triggering. But what if I told you that how you approach your past could make all the difference? What if, by gently reflecting, you could make sense of it and gather some valuable insights about the child you were, and the adult you’ve become as a resul…

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2025 Christmas Parties and Festivals 34:35

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 231 - Christmas is coming to Walt Disney World. Dates and ticket prices have been announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. We have the list of events for Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom’s Holliday offerings, as well as Disney Springs and the return of…

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Survivor Interview: Marvin Hitchman 42:39

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Meet Marvin Hitchman Survivor. Author. A fighter who wants to make more people aware of child sexual abuse. He was also born in prison. When he was adopted out, he never bonded with his adoptive father, and found himself feeling isolated. He took refuge outside the home, and it was there he was preyed upon. His abuser sexually abused from the age o…

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Q&A Session: July 2025 7:23

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This month’s Q&A has a range of questions including: Why use the hand sign when it's for everyone else to use? Do survivors of child sexual abuse more likely to go on and abuse children? For these answers and more, have a watch of this short educational video, and learn something you may not have known. We all know once you know something, you can’…

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Katie’s One-on-One with Fmr Secretary of Defense Robert Gates 1:08:10

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Robert Gates has worked at the highest levels of government, across eight presidential administrations, earning a reputation for pragmatism and integrity that feels increasingly rare in today’s political climate. In this thoughtful conversation with Katie, the former Defense Secretary reflects on the global crises now testing U.S. leadership—from t…

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Tips for Survivors: Guilt 5:03

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The role guilt plays in sexual abuse as a child is varied. Please note, that without exception; if you are a survivor of this trauma, you were undoubtedly groomed, manipulated and often bullied into being complicit. However it manifested, you would have felt guilt. As an adult looking back, although you understand this, sometimes the guilt feels to…

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Geo 82 and July 4th 49:08

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 230 - V.I. Passholder Days bring 40% dining discounts. The Hall of Presidents finishes its refurb, Rivers of America, the Liberty Belle, and Tom Sawyer’s Island close for good, and even more Magic Kingdom attractions will be closed this summer. We spent a rainy afternoon at Geo-82 and the new DVC loung…

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Survivor Interview: Ciara Redmond 40:40

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Meet Ciara Redmond Survivor of serial predator and serial rapist. Raises awareness. Ciara was raised in a family where once her younger brother had cancer the focus needed to be on him. This resulted in her being left alone and vulnerable at times. She was then targeted by a predator and physically and sexually abused from the age of 14. Her story …

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The Caitlin Clark Effect: Christine Brennan on the Athlete Changing Everything 50:53

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Caitlin Clark is electrifying crowds and breaking records—and igniting a complicated national conversation. Christine Brennan joins Katie to dissect the making of a sports icon, the WNBA’s missed opportunities, and the fraught media narratives surrounding Clark, Angel Reese, and race. It’s the subject of Brennan’s new book, On Her Game, and one of …

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Feeling Good At Any Age: From Menstruation to Menopause – A Candid Conversation with Dr. Karen Tang 17:10

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In a world flooded with information about women’s health - from TikTok trends to wellness influencers - separating fact from fiction has never been more challenging. This candid conversation between Katie Couric and gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang tackles the most persistent myths and misinformation surrounding women's health, with special focus on men…

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Survivor Interview: Glenn Miles 44:09

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Meet Glenn Miles Survivor. Researcher. Nurse Although he suffered humiliation and sexualised school bullying at the hands of his peers, Glenn was seriously sexually abused at a Christian camp at age 13 by a 30-year-old male he was sharing a room with. He was told, this is normal and what men do. He felt it was somehow his fault, and then spent the …

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Katie’s One-on-One with Senator Lisa Murkowski 1:32:15

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Katie heads to Capitol Hill for an in-person conversation with Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. In this unflinching interview, Murkowski reflects on her high-stakes political journey, her defiance of party pressure, and her growing alarm over the threats facing American democracy. Drawing from her new memoir Far From Home, she opens up about the p…

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June 2025 News and Discussion 40:00

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 229 - We have more updates on attraction opening and closing dates, including Test Track, The Boneyard, and….a parking lot. Is Jollywood Nights returning for 2025? There are hints. A Disney Dwarf is meeting guests at the Germany Pavilion, and a beloved pianist has changed locations. All of this and mor…

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Katie’s One-on-One with Rep. Jasmine Crockett 1:10:01

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is having a moment. The rising Democratic star sits down with Katie for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about what drives her, what frustrates her, and why she refuses to play by the old political rules. From her viral moments on Capitol Hill to the serious challenges facing democracy, Crockett shares what’s on he…

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The DOJ Under Siege: Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sounds the Alarm 54:22

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Eric Holder, AG under Obama from 2009 - 2015, has spent most of his life inside the Department of Justice. Now, he’s watching it unravel. He joins Katie to explain how the Trump administration is hollowing out institutions, targeting critics, and eroding democratic norms. He shares what it’s like to see the agency he loves weaponized—and why he bel…

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Survivor Interview: Karen Shell 43:11

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Meet Karen Shell Survivor. Nonprofit Founder. Champion for Kids. Entrepreneur Karen was raised in a family where her father was not just sexually abusive, but mentally, physically and psychologically as well. Out of the 4 children, it was she that was the target, and as a result, her childhood was miserable. What she did, and how she managed to tur…

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Resisting, Elevating, and Humanizing with Laverne Cox 1:12:36

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More than a decade ago, Katie asked a question she now regrets—one that sparked a meeting with her guest today, Laverne Cox. In this deeply personal conversation, the two revisit that moment and the friendship that grew from it. Laverne shares why she believes transformation is still possible–even under the Trump administration—if we’re willing to …

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Main Street 16 Challenge Wrap-up 46:35

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 228 - Flavors of Florida returns to Disney Springs, Communicore is undergoing another transformation, and a new character meet is coming to the Germany Pavilion. We have an official date for the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade, and with it a return to some old rules. We have official word…

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Crisis, Kindness, and Change 1:00:06

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In a world that rewards power grabs, Jacinda Ardern chose a different path. The former prime minister of New Zealand, who led her country through the Christchurch massacre and COVID, talks with Katie about leading through heartbreak and crisis, why kindness isn’t weakness, and the courage it takes to step away from power. It’s all detailed in her n…

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Media Spotlight - Interview with NZ Herald (Gloria Masters & Scott Beard) 1:50

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NZ Herald interviews Gloria and her partner Detective Inspector Scott Beard on the Global Hand Sign for Under 16’s to use, showing they are not safe and being sexually abused. Have a watch and listen of this, as this couple sets out to #LetsSaveSomeKids across the globe. Read the full article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/top-police-detective…

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Novelist Karen Dukess on Writing with a Spirit of Play 1:02:07

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Novelist Karen Dukess talks about daring to write with joy and the fun she had with her new book, Welcome to Murder Week. Karen is the author of The Last Book Party and Welcome to Murder Week, (6/10/25). She contributed to the forthcoming anthology Ladies in Waiting: Jane Austen's Unsung Characters. Karen lives outside of New York City and in Truro…

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The Gen Z News Star Taking On Trump 1:02:09

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Aaron Parnas grew up in a Fox News household and once campaigned for Trump. But today, he is a rising progressive voice with millions of followers—and no patience for the media status quo. In this conversation with Katie Couric, he shares how his worldview changed, and why he’s using TikTok and Substack to rewire how we consume the news. See omnyst…

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Survivor Interview: Jeremy R. 41:10

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Meet Jeremy R. Survivor. Content Creator. Writer He was born with Spina Bifida and his parents were told he would never walk let alone live. He is now in his 40’s. He was 5 years old when his female abuser first started grooming, manipulating and then abusing him. This was to go on for over 4 years, until he became hospitalised and eventually home …

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Villains Unfairly Ever After/ The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure/ Light Saber Build 39:32

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 226 - Two new shows are opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we were there for a special preview. How did Disney do creating a new Villain’s show? Which Villain is most misunderstood? Are you still going to get soaked watching The Little Mermaid? And how cool IS the new Reclaimed and Reforged Lig…

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Media Spotlight: Radio Interview with MoreFM Rodney 3:24

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Being interviewed by Nick on MoreFM Rodney was empowering. Being able to discuss the book; Keeping Kids Safe which is now in every school in NZ, honouring. It is time for the world to join the campaign to educate and resource our children on how to Keep Safe. So grateful to have been on air for this one. Thanks to Nick and Anna, the cycle has begun…

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Blog: Rest and Recovery 5:49

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Rest and Recovery are essential for survivors. Though not often discussed it is crucial for survivors to rest deeply when dealing with this. Thinking about or working through your trauma, reignites it and this leads to the exact same trauma responses you experienced as a child. What was unavailable to you then was resting and recovering from it, es…

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Biden's Inner Circle and the Cost of Denial 1:33:49

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Katie traveled to Washington, D.C. to sit down with Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson for a candid conversation about their book Original Sin—an investigation into how President Biden’s decline was hidden from voters, colleagues, and even some members of the press. As questions swirl in the wake of his cancer diagnosis, their reporting offers critical …

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Q&A Session: 16 May 2025 10:55

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Q&A Session Join us on this Q&A Session where Gloria answers a range of questions posed by you, the Survivors. One for this month includes: how do you explain the hand sign to younger children. The questions are pertinent, and Gloria, as always provides calm and measured responses that helps restore grace and acceptance to these difficult experienc…

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Vero Beach Resort / Main Street 16 Challenge 1:27:19

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 226 - We got the chance to stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort on the way home from our trip on the Disney Dream. We’ll review the room, restaurant, and amenities, and discuss our pros and cons for this unique, off-site beach resort. We are joined by our friends Ric and Brandi Forbes to discuss the upco…

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The MeidasTouch Network vs. the Right-Wing Media Machine 1:45:14

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They weren’t political operatives—they were a civil rights lawyer, a digital editor, and a marketing guy. But in the chaos of the Trump era, the Meiselas Brothers felt compelled to act. In their first in-person interview all together, Katie gets the behind-the-scenes story of how a pandemic group chat turned into the ascendent progressive MeidasTou…

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Survivor Interview: Cadence P. 40:59

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Meet Cadence P. Survivor. Poet. Advocate She was abused by her godmother and her godmother’s father. She was heavily manipulated and groomed to the point where, they made her lie and say it was her brother who was abusing her. This eventuated in him being removed from the home and sent to juvenile then foster care. She was 3 when the abuse began. Y…

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Inside the MAGA Mindset with Astead Herndon 57:53

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New York Times reporter Astead Herndon has spent years embedded in the world of Trump voters. He joins Katie to explain what he’s hearing now—why economic fear, media distrust, and cultural resentment still fuel Trumpism, how tariffs and Elon Musk are playing with the base, and why the Democrats’ message just isn’t landing. If you think you know wh…

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Tips for Survivors: Rest and Recovery 2:34

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Having survived this trauma, understand that your body went into the 4 trauma responses, fight, flight, freeze of fawn. Reason: You had a lot of adrenaline cursing through you as you were in survival mode. This affected your central nervous system including mentally, emotionally and physiologically. Now as an adult that is safe, you will became dra…

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The Disney Dream 53:02

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 225 - After our trip on the Disney Magic to Lookout Cay, we boarded the Disney Dream for 5 more nights in the Bahamas with stops in Nassau, Castaway Cay, and Lookout Cay. More great food, shows, and adventures were sure to come, and a bunch of new friends, too. There’s news about GEO-82 at EPCOT and ne…

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The Rise of Colon Cancer in Young Adults 45:48

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"Microbiome" is a buzzword these days--but many people don't know what it means. As we re-assess the lasting impact diet may have on our health, researchers are examining the role of gut health as possible causes for the dramatic uptick in colorectal cancer in young people. Katie Couric, founder of Katie Couric Media and Stand Up To Cancer, hosts a…

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HTSB Global Awareness Day – 16 June 1:33

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Handing the Shame Back is proud to return for the third year in a row with our GLOBAL AWARENESS DAY (16 June). This day is dedicated to raising awareness of child sexual abuse, honouring adult survivors — including those who didn’t make it, and most importantly, shifting the silence. WHEREVER YOU ARE in the world, we invite you to join us for a 30-…

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Trump 2.0: “Beyond What I Even Expected” with Adam Kinzinger 58:46

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Trump’s first 100 days? Worse than former congressman and “proud RINO” Adam Kinzinger ever imagined. He joins Katie for a bracing conversation about authoritarian creep, advice on Democratic Party messaging, why the next few years could be rougher than anyone’s ready for–and why blind optimism is useless, but keeping hope alive can galvanize the Am…

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Survivor Interview: Reg Johnston 43:52

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Reg Johnston Survivor. Trauma Informed AOD Clinician. Survivor Advocate Reg was abused by his sister 13 years older than him, who groomed him at the age of 12 mainly through the use of pornography. His home life consisted of confused boundaries, with secrets and lies always a feature. He wants people to know that drugs and alcohol don’t define you,…

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Living Out Loud with THE Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley 57:13

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In this heartfelt conversation, Katie sits down with the iconic Christie Brinkley or an intimate look at the moments that shaped her–from her bohemian days in Paris to the glitz of Studio 54, from the heights of modeling fame to unexpected heartbreak. With warmth, candor, and even a little singing, Christie opens up about a life lived in full techn…

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Project 2025 Is Real. And It’s Happening Now. 46:15

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Project 2025. Maybe you’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes. But David A. Graham read the whole thing—and he sat down with Katie to break down why this isn’t just rhetoric – it’s a roadmap already in motion. From privatizing weather data to rewinding civil rights gains, this playbook for Trump 2.0 is more extreme—and more poss…

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Blog: Being Triggered 5:08

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The known facts about being triggered are these: We don't know when they're going to occur, or how they will occur. What this means is that we cannot prepare for that which we cannot know. These triggers can appear through anything that involves one or any of the five senses; sight, smell, sound, taste, or touch: triggering a memory or experience o…

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Aboard the Disney Magic 1:02:16

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 224 - It’s Magic on the High Seas this week. Disney Cruise Line Magic. We’re celebrating Easter in the Caribbean aboard the Disney Magic with great food, amazing shows, and a new island paradise at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. Theirs news at V. I. Passholder days returning, the lobby at Grand Flori…

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Voices of Resilience: Women Leaders in the Rare Disease Community 40:32

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Today, approximately 10,000 rare diseases collectively affect as many as 400 million people around the world, and women leaders have long been at the forefront of bringing awareness to these diseases and driving change. Katie Couric moderates a panel that includes Tania Simoncelli of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, whose “Rare as One” campaign gives to…

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Rahm Emanuel’s Plan to Save America (No Pressure) 1:12:00

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Rahm Emanuel has never been short on opinions—or jobs. He’s been a senior advisor to President Clinton, Chief of Staff to President Obama, a three-term Congressman, and Mayor of Chicago. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. Now, he’s back stateside and full of ideas. From how to get the Democratic party back on track to protect…

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Q&A Session: 16 April 2025 15:01

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Q&A Session Join us on this Q&A Session where Gloria answers questions posed by you, the Survivors. Ranging from how to manage a family who still believe the predator, to is it even possible to go on to have a loving and healthy relationship as an adult. The range of questions is moving, and Gloria, as always provides calm and measured responses th…

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Biden Team’s “Delusion and Denial” with Chris Whipple 53:42

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They couldn’t—or wouldn’t—tell Biden it was time to go. Journalist Chris Whipple reveals the human drama behind the political failure, captured in his must-read book Uncharted. Why did no one stop Joe Biden from running again? In this eye-opening interview, Chris and Katie pull back the curtain on the 2024 election, delving into the loyalty, fear, …

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Second Stay at the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort 59:49

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Send us a text The Mickeyphile Podcast Episode 223 - We got a chance to experience some of the great offerings at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness. From fireworks viewing on the beach, to dining and drinks at Trail’s End and Crocket’s Tavern, and an on and off-road Segway tour and sightseeing around the campground. There’s news from around the parks, …

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Survivor Interview: Diane Payne 46:06

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Meet Diane Payne Survivor Diane was sexually abused by her brother-in-law from age 12 to 16. He was 24 when it started. She told no one for 40 years. Fast forward 4 years, & last year he finally got convicted in NZ. He got home detention for 8 months, due to a plea deal & the laws in the 1980's, when the abuse occurred. Don’t miss her story here. Y…

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SEASON 11 OF NEXT QUESTION...COMING APRIL 10th! 1:05

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Season 11 of Next Question with Katie Couric is cutting through the noise. Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Wondering if you actually need to care about every controversy? This season, Katie’s asking the same questions—and talking to the people who have real answers. From political insiders to sharp-eyed journalists, she’s break…