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This American Life

This American Life

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Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
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Selected Shorts

Symphony Space

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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.
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RISK!

RISK!

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If you like The Moth, This American Life or Snap Judgment, take a walk on the wilder side with RISK! Your colorful host Kevin Allison (of the legendary comedy group The State) helms this surprisingly uncensored show where people tell jaw-dropping true stories they never thought they'd dare to share in public. RISK! is hilarious, heart-wrenching and remarkably real. Think you've heard it all? Fasten your seatbelt.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.
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Home to the unofficial podcast about FX’s American Horror Story. Hosted by Chris and Rob. Episode recaps, news, analysis and predications are all discussed on this weekly show. Please rate us and subscribe to help more fans find our show. Learn more, contact us, and check out our other podcasts at www.southgatemediagroup.com.
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This American Horror Story Podcast

This American Horror Story

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This American Horror Story is an unofficial weekly podcast about the FX shows "American Horror Story" and "American Horror Stories." Each week, TV addicts/faux critics Tyler Moss and Kris Husted break down episodes and offer their ratings.
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The PoliticsGirl Podcast

Meidas Media Network, Leigh McGowan

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American Democracy is not promised to us and, with all the forces working against it, saving it will take a level of work most people aren’t ready for. The Politics Girl Podcast is here to give people a reason to care and a reason to fight. Our goal is to inspire. To instill in people a true understanding of what this country COULD be, if the right people were fighting for it, and what it WILL be if they don’t. It’s a political podcast yes, but more than that, it’s a podcast about America’s ...
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Darker Pastures

Lars Mollevand

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Darker Pastures is a monthly horror fiction anthology, set in the very heartland of the North American continent: the vast and rugged landscapes of the Great Plains. The austere beauty of this open country is home to all manner of dreadful monstrosities, of both the everyday and the otherworldly variety, lurking in each shadow and sometimes even waiting in the full daylight. If you dare to join me, let us wander these darker pastures together. All stories written, narrated, edited, and score ...
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The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
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Welcome to Freedom and Glory: Tales of American Spirit—a podcast celebrating the heart of American craftsmanship, resilience, self-reliance, and the power of disruption. Through inspiring stories and authentic storytelling, we shine a spotlight on individuals and communities who embody these values, proving that small, determined efforts can spark meaningful change. Join us as we share personal tales of triumph, innovation, and hope—moments that define the American spirit and shape our natio ...
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Criminal

Vox Media Podcast Network

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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heretics.

Andrew Gold

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What makes you a heretic? Journalist Andrew Gold believes that, in an age of group-think and tribes, we need heretics - those who use unconventional wisdom to speak out against their own groups, from cancelled comedians and radical feminists to cult defectors and vigilantes hunting deviants. Learn from my guests how to rebel, think differently and resist social contagion. From Triggernometry's Francis Foster and the world's most cancelled man Graham Linehan to Robbie Williams and gender crit ...
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The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explor ...
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History is, indeed, a story. With his unique voice and engaging delivery, historian and veteran storyteller Fred Kiger will help the compelling stories of the American Civil War come alive in each and every episode. Filled with momentous issues and repercussions that still resonate with us today, this series will feature events and people from that period and will strive to make you feel as if you were there.
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CNBC's longest-running primetime original series, "American Greed" takes you inside the amazing real-life stories of how some people will do anything for money. The award-winning series is narrated by legendary actor Stacy Keach.
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The disappearance of two of Lori Vallow’s children in Rexburg, Idaho in September 2019 would expose a bizarre trail of death, devotion and Doomsday beliefs that captivated the nation… A haunting podcast from Keith Morrison and Dateline NBC. Listen to all episodes of Mommy Doomsday now completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium to listen ad-free: DatelinePremium.com
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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Robert Barber presents a deep dive into paranormal stories and haunted history—one state at a time. State of the Unknown is a creepy podcast exploring folklore, unsolved legends, and haunted places across America. Each documentary-style episode uncovers eerie mysteries rooted in real history—fusing immersive narration with atmospheric sound. If you love ghost stories, local lore, or tales that never rest… this haunted places podcast is for you. Follow on your favorite app—and join the conver ...
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Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

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First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
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American Horror Storytime

Aaron Woitas and Wesley Rodgers

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Aaron Woitas and Wesley Rodgers team up to tackle the madness that is American Horror Story. This podcast serves as not only a recap, but prediction-making talk show all devoted to Ryan Murphy's greatest creation.
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"American Experience Presents" brings a fresh take on the iconic stories told on TV's most-watched history series. This 10-episode anthology launches with three powerful narratives: Joseph McCarthy, whose anti-communist crusade terrorized 1950s America; media titan William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul whose empire shaped public opinion for decades; and Sgt. Isaac Woodard, the decorated World War II veteran whose brutal assault by police sparked a civil rights awakening. This new GBH ...
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Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.
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American Comedy Horror Story

Julia Morizawa & Shaina Vorspan

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American Comedy Horror Story is a self-contained audio (comedy) drama. This season, grab some hot cocoa and a creepy doll as we follow mediums, Claire and Olivia, on their journey through "Orphanage." Will they survive? What happens during Sunshine Time? Exactly how many consumption jokes can two people make? All of the questions you're *dying* to ask shall be answered. Warning: There are multiple deaths throughout the season...some may or may not involve children and/or religious figures.
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Afropop Worldwide

Afropop Worldwide

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Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti.
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The American Story

Christopher Flannery

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Every generation of Americans has been faced with the same question: how should we live? Our endlessly interesting answers have created The American Story. The weekly episodes published here stretch from battlefields and patriot graves to back roads, school yards, bar stools, city halls, blues joints, summer afternoons, old neighborhoods, ball parks, and deserted beaches—everywhere you find Americans being and becoming American. They are true stories about what it is that makes America beaut ...
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With Good Reason

Virginia Humanities

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Each week on With Good Reason we explore a world of ideas with leading scholars in literature, history, science, philosophy, and the arts. With Good Reason is created by Virginia Humanities and the Virginia Higher Education Broadcasting Consortium.
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The American Idea

Ashbrook Center

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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.
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More Than Corn

Kim and Jack Laing

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"More Than Corn" is a love letter to the American Midwest, a region woven from quiet resilience, warmhearted hospitality, and a deep connection to the land. We'll wander through small towns where stories whisper on the wind, bustling cities that hum with creativity, and vast landscapes that speak of a timeless past. Each week, hosts Kim and Jack Laing, go into the cornfields and beyond the cornfields, showcasing the Midwest's diverse landscapes, cultural events, historical landmarks, and eve ...
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On this episode of Our American Stories, P.J. Hill, rancher and co-author of The Not So Wild, Wild West: Property Rights on the Frontier, explains the misconceptions about the American West. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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LGBTQ Americans live in a paradox. On one hand we have a growing population of LGBTQ Americans, a group whose rights are codified nationally with a supermajority of Americans supportive of life outside the heteronormative box, and yet we’re seeing a rising level of hate and extremism against that same community and anyone - be they individuals or c…
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About this episode: Revolution and civil war require explosive issues and impassioned men more than willing to make change and, if necessary, to do so violently. This is the story of two such Southern men. This is the story of fire eaters Louis T. Wigfall and Edmund Ruffin. ----more---- Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode: Nathaniel Macon Rog…
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Send us a text Explore one of America’s most haunted places—The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This episode of State of the Unknown dives into chilling paranormal stories, a dark past of medical fraud, and the enduring haunted history of this infamous Victorian hospital. From ghostly nurses to buried jars of human remains, this creepy …
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Ann Coulter. Five Stories You May Have Missed This Week and Is Sex a Duty in Marriage? Unsafe with Ann Coulter Genocide for Laughs May 23, 2025 Hosted by Ann Coulter Your Five Stories of the Week: Late night “comedians” find white genocide hilarious Trump baby accounts? Please, no… More fun with Girl Cops (Disabled Division) Illegal Alien “crisis” …
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In war and in peace, the veteran experience is part of the American Experience. Welcome to American Veteran: Unforgettable Stories, an 8-part series built around the direct testimony of a single veteran - from a Coast Guard gunner’s mate who manned a landing craft at Omaha Beach on D-Day, to an Army cook in Iraq who became the first Black American …
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An ambitious genre-crossing exploration of Black speculative imagination, The Dark Delight of Being Strange: Black Stories of Freedom (Columbia University Press 2024) combines fiction, historical accounts, and philosophical prose to unveil the extraordinary and the surreal in everyday Black life. In a series of stories and essays, James B. Haile, I…
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In the middle of the night on November 10, 2012, an explosion wreaks havoc in a quiet neighborhood in the Indianapolis suburb Richmond Hill. The blast is so powerful that it moves the needle of an earthquake sensor 26 miles away. The massive explosion destroys homes and takes lives. But this is no accident. As they pick apart this insurance fraud g…
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(00:00) Patriots OC Josh McDaniels “Not concerned” about Stefon Diggs amid return to OTA (14:00) Deion Sanders says pre-draft attacks on Shedeur and Shilo “hurt” (27:00) Joe Burrow blames self for Bengals missing playoffs last season (32:00) Raheem Morris “extremely cautious” with TE Kyle PittsBy ProFootballTalk
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Stories about people stepping in when it really counts, with guest-host Taj Easton. • See RISK! live in Washington, DC on June 7th, in Philadelphia on June 19th, or in New York City on June 26th. Get tickets at Risk-show.com/live⁠ • Pitch us your story!⁠ risk-show.com/submissions⁠ • Support RISK! through Patreon at⁠ patreon.com/risk⁠ or make a one-…
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A new master’s degree, a recent family death, and...13 secret second cousins? This week’s caller is processing a wild year of grief, discovery, and chaotic family history, including one grandma-sized scandal and a mom who always kept things interesting. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including…
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John Zmirak- “It’s Going to Have to Come Down to a Constitutional Crisis and I Can’t Wait for Trump to Cross the Rubicon Like Julius Caesar” The Eric Metaxas Show John Zmirak May 29 2025 Other Episodes More at: stream.org John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Im…
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In the past few weeks, Qatar has been all over the news with flashy headlines of a $400 million luxury jet that the country gifted to President Donald Trump. It symbolized their opulence and eagerness to please the U.S. But 40 years ago, Qatar was a country with a gross domestic product (GDP) of a few billion dollars. Since the 19th century, it has…
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Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen real life-or-death scenarios. Each story explores the physiological responses of the human body under unbearable condi…
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The Human Toll: Taxation and Slavery in Colonial America (NYU Press, 2025) by Anthony C. Infanti documents how the American colonies used tax law to dehumanize enslaved persons, taxing them alongside valuable commodities upon their forced arrival and then as wealth-generating assets in the hands of slaveholders. Dr. Infanti examines how taxation al…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Major Buang-Ly was a pilot working with the United States military during the Vietnam War. When the U.S. began evacuating, he knew he had to get his family out. Historian Hill Goodspeed from the National Naval Aviation Museum brings us this incredible story of a father doing whatever it took to save his fami…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, listener Richard Hood takes us back to the Battle of Fredericksburg to share a story of compassion amid America’s deadliest war. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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We're celebrating Pride with LGBTQ+ stories from around the country and across time— from a soldier whose coming out made history, to a phone operator at a helpline for inquiring lesbians. Leave us a voicemail at 702-706-TALK, or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy P…
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In which the Sawyer continues his attempts to contain the nanny goats, who continue their attempt to find the bottom of a barrel of cherry brandy, And, FM deepens her acquaintance with her new vegan karaoke friends And, Grazzo pulls Layla back into the rainy night for yet another spooky supernatural mission.... into the Westerly barn. Come see our …
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Former undercover detective Peter Bleksley exposes the dark underbelly of modern British policing in this gripping episode of Heretics. From secret DEI schemes inside the Met to blasphemy laws re-emerging by stealth, Bleksley reveals the shocking transformation of the UK police force. SPONSORS: Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/HE…
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Rachel B. Glaser has been recognized as one of Granta Magazine's Best Young American Novelists, and her work has been showcased in prestigious publications such as The Paris Review and McSweeney's. "Ira & the Whale" was honored with an O. Henry Prize in 2023. Jeff Hiller is an actor who has been a charming anchor of the HBO series Somebody Somewher…
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(04:28) Russell Wilson: "The opportunity here is so great. I don't mind the lights." (14:08) Odell Beckham Jr. says he "never, ever wanted to leave the Giants." (27:12) Vikings, GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah agree to contract extension (35:05) Report: 49ers, Eagles close to finalizing trade for DE Bryce Huff (44:45) Best of May (47:25) Report: Steelers hav…
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Ann Coulter- “Trump Has Really Got to Ignore These Courts No Matter What, whether they are Overruled or not” Your Five Stories of the Week, Newt Gingrich on Judges, Black Crime Statistics. Newt Gingrich Sndortseop1c01lc98c0m35h91u4m81A8i2398m3g4hc151u8p8t ui4r1ch · The Founding Fathers deeply distrusted judges. They thought the lawyer class was dan…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, American progress, with all its tragedies and enduring hope, can perhaps be seen as clearly through the Irish-American experience as any other. Karen Kaufmann shares the story of one man, Matthew Kerry, who never tired of calling Americans, again and again, to the high aspirations of the Declaration of Indep…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, invented in 1897, Jell-O quickly worked its way into the hearts—and stomachs—of Americans. In war and peace, in sickness and in health, from Greek houses to inflatable pools, Jell-O was there. Here to tell the story is Simon Whistler, host of the Today I Found Out YouTube channel and its sister podcast, The …
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Bennett was a master salesman and visionary businessman who, alongside legendary gun designer John Moses Browning, helped build Winchester into one of the most iconic firearms brands in American history. Here's the story of this forgotten, but all-important, man Support the show (https://www.ourameric…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, it may be one of the most eloquent defenses of religion in American life—and of free nations—in U.S. history. “Where freedom of religion has been attacked, the attack has come from sources opposed to democracy,” FDR explained. “Where democracy has been overthrown, the spirit of free worship has disappeared.”…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, for 50 years, John Clauson believed his father was just a simple salesman—until, near his deathbed, his father revealed a shocking secret: he had lived a double life tied to America’s top-secret nuclear missile program. John shares the incredible true story, based on his book Missileman. Support the show (ht…
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Conversations across a divide: Palestinians who are outside Gaza check in with family, friends, and strangers inside. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: The Hammash family’s group chat unfolds over texts, starting before the war. (8 minutes) Act One: When Yousef Hammash left Gaza a year ago, h…
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David A. Bednar. The Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ. David A. Bednar | April 2025 General Conference Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/NiqP07UXq2E?si=0m3I6Df7V2VFnctB General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ 620K subscribers 13,118 views Apr 7, 2025 Elder David A. Bednar speaks at the 195th annual general conference of The Ch…
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Comedian Leonarda Jonie- Women Are Retarded. Today I cover all the ways modern women are retarded. https://youtu.be/JeLtoihGHYI?si=flVWbGOtYdUz9yju Women Are Retarded Leonarda Jonie 222K subscribers 213,165 views Premiered May 22, 2025 From ugly women giving women advice, to fat women teaching you how to lose weight, today I cover all the ways mode…
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(00:00) Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill speaks with media after Wednesday OTA session (04:30) WR Tyreek Hill on being a Dolphins captain again: “I don’t feel like I deserve it” (20:24) Cam Ward, Will Levis, Brandon Allen, Tim Boyle competing for Titans starting QB role (23:36) Will Levis: "I think anyone who's ever been in my situation can agree that it su…
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(28:34) Commanders wrap up first week of OTAs (35:18) Jayden Daniels on adjusting to new weapons: “Obviously you go back and look at tape and get an idea of what they’re good at…but the live reps are very valuable.” (46:23) Dan Quinn: “There is no flinch in Jayden Daniels….as focused and relentless as you could about getting better.”…
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There was a time when cattle ranchers and sheep herders clashed, sometimes violently, in the western U.S. This town saw it’s share of unfriendly encounters as well, but today the sheep and specifically the dogs that help shepherd them are the focus of a huge annual event that can bring competitors from around the world……
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U.S. General Warns: China Prepping for 'Pearl Harbor-Style' Surprise Attack? A top U.S. military general has issued a stark warning: China may be preparing for a surprise military strike reminiscent of Pearl Harbor. In this video, we break down the general’s briefing, the context of China’s military expansion, and historical parallels that have def…
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Two years ago, we started making Criminal Plus episodes — behind-the-scenes conversations featuring Phoebe and Criminal co-creator Lauren Spohrer. Today, we’re sharing some of those conversations with you — about everything from Phoebe’s jangly bracelets to the reason a judge ordered a man to watch Bambi.And we’re also sharing a promo code if you’d…
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In 1849, the Mary Ann Shadd Cary had not yet become one of the first Black woman newspaper editors in North America. She was decades away from being admitted to Howard University’s Law School and becoming the first Black woman to so enroll in the United States. She had not yet begun to lobby for women’s right to vote, and she had not yet emigrated …
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