Best Brendan Carr Podcasts (2025)

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Ensh*ttification, Live! Micah and Cory Doctorow in Conversation 38:16

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This past weekend, OTM co-host Micah Loewinger went to Seattle to sit down with an all-time favourite guest of the show: tech activist and writer Cory Doctorow. We recorded the following conversation in front of a live audience at the Cascade PBS Ideas festival. The topic was “Enshittification” – Cory’s theory of how everything on the internet got …

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Helen Carr Talks English Kings, Their Favorites, and the Upheaval of the 14th Century 38:52

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Send us a text Let's pick a favorite! Helen Carr joins me to talk her book Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth Century. Buy Sceptred Isle Check out Helen's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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An FCC Commissioner Sounds the Alarm. Plus, the Finale of The Divided Dial 51:12

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On Tuesday, NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sued the Trump administration for violating the First Amendment. On this week’s On the Media, the soon-to-be lone Democratic commissioner at the FCC speaks out against what she calls the weaponization of her agency. Plus, the final episode of The Divided Dial introduces the unlikely group try…

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A Teacher’s Choice: Fired for Refusing the COVID-19 Vaccine, feat. Michael Kane 52:53

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Michael Kane is a former New York City public school special education teacher with over 13 years of experience. He is the founder of Teachers for Choice, a group of educators that opposes forced medical mandates—such as vaccine requirements—for employment, school attendance, or access to public life. He has worked as a New York City public school …

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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 4: Wall St. Wants Your Airwaves 40:06

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EPISODE 4 In recent years, creative, often music-focused pirate broadcasting has been thriving on shortwave. But these surreptitious broadcasters are up against a surprising ideological foe: Not the FCC, but a deep-pocketed group of finance bros that is trying to wrestle the airwaves away from the public, and use them for a money-making scheme comp…

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Alexander Rose Returns to Talk the Battle of the Atlantic and the Heist of a German U-Boat 43:01

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Send us a text Let's go sub hunting! Alexander Rose returns to talk his book Phantom Fleet: The Hunt for Nazi Submarine U-505 and World War II's Most Daring Heist! Buy Phantom Fleet Check out Alex's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Conspiracy Theories Come Back to Bite MAGA. Plus, Ep. 3 of The Divided Dial. 51:01

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Before they were appointed, the leaders of the F.B.I. boosted misinformation about a ‘deep state.’ Now they’re in power, they’ve become the focus of conspiracy theories. On this week’s On the Media, how MAGA infighting about Jeffrey Epstein reveals a greater problem for the Republican Party. Plus, the story of one of the world's farthest-reaching r…

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In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 1:06:30

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The chilling true story of a brutal family murder in a small Kansas town—and the two drifters who committed it. With haunting detail and literary precision, Truman Capote delves into the minds of the killers, the grief of the community, and the fragile boundary between good and evil. The Book: In Cold Blood Let's Get LIT! Links & Resources: Grab yo…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:47

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him.00:00 How to spot a lie02:41 Catching a pathological liar04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger10:4…

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113. FBI Deception Expert: Stop Falling for Narcissists! Catch the LIES. Jim Clemente 1:05:48

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FBI Profiler Jim Clemente explains the most important methods for detecting lies and manipulation by narcissists and psychopaths. He also shares his incredible story of catching the criminal who assaulted him. 00:00 How to spot a lie 02:41 Catching a pathological liar 04:01 Catching a psychopath or narcissist 06:01 Subconscious assessment of danger…

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From Soil to Soul: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Only Way Forward, feat. Joel Salatin 1:12:01

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Joel Salatin is a farmer, author, and outspoken advocate for regenerative agriculture. His first exposure to farming came on his father’s 1,000-acre chicken and dairy farm in Venezuela. In 1959, following the election of President Rómulo Betancourt—who implemented a land redistribution program—the Salatin family relocated to Virginia. There, they p…

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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 3: World's Last Chance Radio 41:58

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EPISODE 3 Today, in the internet era, much of the shortwaves have been left to the most extreme voices — including a conspiratorial flat earth ministry, and an ultra-conservative cult complete with everything from sexual abuse to dead infants and illegal burials. In the 737-person northern Maine town of Monticello, one of the world's farthest-reach…

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Geoengineered Earth: The Plan to Control Nature, feat. Dane Wigington 1:01:30

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Dane Wigington is the lead researcher and founder of GeoengineeringWatch, dedicated to exposing and halting covert climate engineering operations. With a professional background in solar energy, including work with Bechtel Power Corporation and licensure as a contractor in California and Arizona, Wigington's interest in geoengineering intensified a…

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Martin Dugard Returns to Talk the History of Midway Island and the World War II Battle That Changed the Pacific Theater 32:55

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Send us a text Let's turn the tide! Martin Dugard returns to talk his new book Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II. Buy Taking Midway Check out Martin's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:38

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future.00:00 Gaslighting controls people02:08 Learning to gaslight people04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control05:48 Gaslighting is a dance09:17 Gaslighting get…

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112. Mind Control: How Gaslighting Really Works | Dr. Robin Stern 55:39

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Dr. Robin Stern of Yale University shares the abusive Gaslighting tactics used to destabilize and control people. Dr. Stern offers tools to spot Gaslighting and prevent it in the future. 00:00 Gaslighting controls people 02:08 Learning to gaslight people 04:17 Narcissists use gaslighting to gain control 05:48 Gaslighting is a dance 09:17 Gaslightin…

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Why Trump is Welcoming White South Africans as Refugees. Plus, Ep 2 of The Divided Dial. 50:29

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On Monday, dozens of Afrikaners arrived in the US as refugees. On this week’s On the Media, how a fringe group of white South Africans have been lobbying for Donald Trump’s attention for almost a decade — but refugee status was never on their wish list. Plus, the second episode of The Divided Dial, all about how rightwing extremists took over short…

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PREVIEW - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Part 2) 20:38

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Two sisters in Nazi-occupied France choose different paths—one struggles to protect her daughter while living under enemy rule, the other risks everything to join the Resistance. This is a heartbreaking and inspiring tale of survival and sacrifice that celebrates the extraordinary strength of women in the face of unimaginable odds. The book: The Ni…

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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 2: You Must Form Your Militia Units 33:43

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EPISODE 2 Many governments eased off the shortwaves after the Cold War, and homegrown US-based rightwing extremists edged out shortwave peaceniks to fill the void. In the 1990s, US shortwave radio stations became a key organizing and recruiting ground for white supremacists and the burgeoning anti-government militia movement. On this instantaneous,…

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Michelle Young Tells the Story of World War II Art Spy Rose Valland 30:33

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Send us a text Let's track some art! Michelle Young joins the podcast to talk her book The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. Come listen! Buy The Art Spy Check out Michelle's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Ep. 44 - Safe Spaces and Honest Stories: Real Talk on Massage Therapy with Louisiana AMTA President Candy Welch 39:44

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Send us a text Ready to unlock the secrets behind building a thriving massage therapy business, mastering unique bodywork modalities, and finding your dream career niche? In this inspiring episode, Louisiana AMTA Chapter President and seasoned massage therapist Candy Welch joins host Julie Alexander to share her journey from business professional t…

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Update from Washington: Harmeet Dhillon 13:16

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Harmeet K. Dhillon is a nationally recognized civil rights and constitutional law attorney, founder of the Dhillon Law Group, and founder of the Center for American Liberty. Born in Chandigarh, India in 1969, she moved to the U.S. as a child and has become a prominent Republican Party official and legal commentator. From 2016 until April 2025, she …

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Trump Is Losing A Lot In Court. Plus, the First Episode of The Divided Dial (S2). 50:26

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President Trump’s many executive orders, detentions, and deportations have triggered a host of lawsuits. On this week’s On the Media, how to understand the dozens of legal actions facing Trump. Plus, it’s the first episode of The Divided Dial, all about the battle for shortwave radio. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger talks with Chris Geidner, who has c…

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (Part 1) 1:05:52

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Set in Nazi-occupied France, The Nightingale follows two sisters—one cautious and reserved, the other bold and rebellious—as they each fight to survive and resist in their own way. As war tests their courage and loyalty, both women are drawn into dangerous choices that will define their legacy. The book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Let's get …

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Tennessee's Economic Success Under Pres Trump: TNECD Commissioner McWhorter on Unmuted 10:23

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Senator Blackburn spoke with TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter on the recent economic investment in the state, the $45 million investment in the Rural Development Fund, and Property Evaluation Program in Sequatchie, Tipton, and Cocke counties.By Senator Marsha Blackburn

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Exposing Transhumanism: The Battle for Our Souls, feat. Joe Allen 1:09:13

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Joe Allen has written for Chronicles, The Federalist, Human Events, The National Pulse, Parabola, Salvo, and Protocol: The Journal of the Entertainment Technology Industry. He holds a master’s degree from Boston University, where he studied cognitive science and human evolution as they pertain to religion. As an arena rigger, he’s toured the world …

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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 1: Fishing In The Night 34:05

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EPISODE 1: You know AM and FM radio. But did you know that there is a whole other world of radio surrounding us at all times? It’s called shortwave — and, thanks to a quirk of science that lets broadcasters bounce radio waves off of the ionosphere, it can reach thousands of miles, penetrating rough terrain and geopolitical boundaries. How did this …

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Kate Summerscale Talks WWII Era Serial Killer Reg Christie and (Maybe?) the Execution of an Innocent Man 33:00

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Send us a text Let's right a wrong! Kate Summerscale joins me to talk her book The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place. Murder, yellow journalism, and justice denied. Come listen! Buy The Peepshow Check out Kate's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:08

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction00:58 How to see the predator coming02:40 Is he tender or twisted?03:38 It's not only Narcissism05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions07:05 Na…

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111. How Narcissists Use Trauma to Trap You | Dr. Nadine Macaluso 58:09

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Dr. Nadine Macaluso exposes the trauma bonding and con artistry of human predators who will deceive, exploit, betray, and harm anyone for power, pleasure, money, or status. 00:00 Introduction 00:58 How to see the predator coming 02:40 Is he tender or twisted? 03:38 It's not only Narcissism 05:17 Predatory personalities and malevolent intentions 07:…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:58

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status.00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psychopat…

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110. How Narcissists Use Cult Mind Control | Rick Ross 1:33:59

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Cult Deprogrammer, Rick Ross shares how narcissistic abusers and cult leaders use the same tactics to deceive, exploit, betray, and harm others for power, sex, money, or status. 00:00 Narcissists and cults are everywhere 01:16 Cults and Narcissists are similar 02:04 Isolation impairs your frame of reference 03:46 Cult leaders are Narcissistic Psych…

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Trump’s Executive Order on Public Media Is Here. Plus, the Murdoch’s Real Succession Drama 50:26

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To mark his first hundred days in office, President Trump signed three executive orders related to immigration. On this week’s On the Media, the powerful database that can help I.C.E. track down and deport people. Plus, the dramatic fight for power over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone talks with Jason Koebler, co-founde…

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Recitatif by Toni Morrison 48:10

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Two girls from different racial backgrounds meet in a shelter and form a complicated, lifelong bond. As they reunite at various points in their lives, shifting memories and buried prejudices force them—and the reader—to confront how race, class, and personal history shape perception. The result is a reading experience as powerful as it is provocati…

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Science, Spirit, and Courage in the Midst of Covid, feat. Dr. Joe Ladapo 52:26

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Dr. Joseph Ladapo is a Nigerian-American physician and health policy researcher currently serving as the Surgeon General of Florida since 2021. Born in Nigeria, he immigrated to the United States at the age of 5 with his family when his father, a microbiologist, came to continue his studies. Dr. Ladapo completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Fo…

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Shari Redstone's Road to Power at Paramount Global 14:49

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The Redstone family is a controlling shareholder of Paramount Global — one of the biggest entertainment companies out there. (Think CBS Entertainment, MTV, Nickelodeon.) The family is also one of the inspirations for HBO's Succession, which makes sense the more you get to know them. Shari Redstone currently has the controlling stake in Paramount Gl…

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Todd Doughty Talks the Publishing Worldand How to Be More Grateful About the Little Things 36:29

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Send us a text Let's be happy! Author and bigwig at Doubleday Books, Todd Doughty, joins me to talk the publishing world and his own book, Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World. Buy Little Pieces of Hope Follow his Instagram Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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Brendan Carr’s F.C.C. Has Been Busy. Plus, Rewriting the History of Watergate. 50:27

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The Federal Communications Commission is currently investigating CBS for “intentional news distortion” for its editing of an interview with Kamala Harris. On this week’s On the Media, what the new chairman of the FCC has been up to, and what led a top CBS producer to quit. Plus, what a growing effort to rewrite the history of Watergate tells us abo…

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré 20:00

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In the shadowy depths of the Cold War, retired British intelligence officer George Smiley is called back to uncover a Soviet mole buried deep within the highest ranks of MI6. Smiley must outwit an enemy hiding in plain sight as he navigates a treacherous world of half-truths, betrayal, and old loyalties. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a subtle, cereb…

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Defending Farmers and Fighting for Food Freedom, feat. Pete Kennedy 56:35

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Pete Kennedy is an attorney based in Sarasota, Florida, with decades of experience defending food freedom and small-scale farming. From 2008 to 2016, he served as President of the Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund, where he championed the rights of farmers and consumers against overreach by state and federal regulators. Pete has represented or su…

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Left Wing Youtuber David Pakman EXTENDED VERSION 23:24

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**EXTENDED VERSION** Micah spoke to left-wing YouTuber, David Pakman for last week's show. This is the long version of that conversation. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with u…

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Julie Satow Talks When Women Took Over the American Fashion Industry in 1900s New York City 36:37

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Send us a text Let's go shopping! Julie Satow joins me to discuss her book When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. Buy When Women Ran Fifth Aveune Check out Julie's website Support the showBy Brendan Dowd

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:55

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors. 00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you 02:42 Language for control 03:49 Abusers use mockery 04:23 Covert Authority 05:51 Coercive Control Defined 07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control 08:55 Threats of Suicide 10:17 Unspoken Threats 10:58 …

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109. How Narcissists Plan to Abuse You | Dr. Christine Cocchiola 54:54

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Dr. Christine Cocchiola discusses the methods of narcissistic abusers and her experience helping survivors.00:00 Narcissists plan to abuse you02:42 Language for control03:49 Abusers use mockery04:23 Covert Authority05:51 Coercive Control Defined07:25 Dr. C's experience of coercive control08:55 Threats of Suicide10:17 Unspoken Threats10:58 What moti…

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:12:59

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath.00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom00:23 Get Out. Stay Out.02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims03:41 You are an appliance05:03 The SMEARING is to control you06:33 The Narcissist values lies10:…

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108. How to Beat a Narcissist's Smear Campaign | H.G. Tudor 1:13:00

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H.G. Tudor discusses smear campaigns, manipulation, emotional thinking, and the mind of a narcissistic psychopath. 00:00 The Golden Rule of Freedom 00:23 Get Out. Stay Out. 02:22 The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts before the breakup 03:02 The Narcissist's Prime Aims 03:41 You are an appliance 05:03 The SMEARING is to control you 06:33 The Narcissist values …

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:53

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists.00:00 Narcissists will harm you00:44 Sex for the Narcissist01:23 Sex as a tool for control03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early05:48 Future Faking and promises06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN08:44 Narcissists will trap you10:19 Trauma bonding11:21 Trauma in …

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107. How Narcissists Use Love to Break You | Ask Anoushka 40:54

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Anoushka Marcin discusses the inevitable harm of relationships with narcissists. 00:00 Narcissists will harm you 00:44 Sex for the Narcissist 01:23 Sex as a tool for control 03:53 Spotting the Narcissist early 05:48 Future Faking and promises 06:29 Isolation, Cult Behavior, SMEAR CAMPAIGN 08:44 Narcissists will trap you 10:19 Trauma bonding 11:21 T…

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Brooke and Micah Enter the MAGA-verse. Plus, Liberal YouTubers Fight Back. 51:44

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Conservative influencers have captured a massive audience on the internet, boasting nearly five times more followers than their progressive competitors. On this week’s On the Media, the hosts spend twelve hours immersed in right wing media and report back on what they saw. Plus, why Democrats are struggling to compete for audiences online. [00:00] …

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Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns 1:12:47

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After Maddy Montgomery is left at the altar by her Fiance, M.D., she learns she's inherited her aunt's bakery and decides to start anew in Small Town, Michigan. But not even a week after her move, Maddy finds herself the prime suspect in a real-life murder. Will our designer-label-loving heroine solve the case before her Gucci goose is cooked? Let'…