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American Socrates

Charles M. Rupert

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Think Deeper. Live Better. Tired of shallow takes and surface-level answers? American Socrates helps you cut through the noise and see the world more clearly. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to think for themselves, challenge assumptions, and live a more intentional, meaningful life. Host Charles M. Rupert brings the power of critical thinking and timeless philosophical insight into everyday questions—like how to find purpose, make good decisions, grow as a person, and navigate a worl ...
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No Stupid Questions

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Rad ...
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Flirting With A Fish

Extra-ordinary common people

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My audio interview series, featuring some ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Flirting with a Fish dissects the lives of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, teachers, innovators, etc., whose focus in life is learning and not just achieving.“In the routine hustle of life, we keep meeting people focused on trapping the fish. So, when you meet someone who likes to flirt with the idea of catching a fish, you can’t help but turn around and notice.”Match My [Talent]’s latest initiative is a st ...
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The Inspiration Place

Artist Miriam Schulman

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Whether you're looking for inspiration for your art or understand how to profit from it, you've come to the right place. You'll learn the practical strategies you need to learn to sell your art plus develop a confident mindset in order to succeed. Not only is profiting from your passion possible but it's also common. We dive into topics such as social media marketing, selling art online as well as shifting your mindset to banish your inner critic and overcome impostor syndrome and beat starv ...
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The Short Shots Podcast

Audible Local Ledger

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This reading is designed exclusively for people who are blind or print-disabled. Short Shots are multiple Public Domain short stories with a theme or common author curated by National Film Critic Ed Symkus. Whether shocking or amusing, they are guaranteed to entertain! Published twice a month. The Audible Local Ledger, a non-profit organization, reads local news and information to several hundred blind and print disabled listeners on the Cape, Islands and South Coast of Massachusetts. Along ...
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Acid Horizon

Acid Horizon

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Emerging from affinities with post-structuralism, abolitionism, biopolitics, communism, critical metaphysics, critical mysticism, and ontological anarchy, Acid Horizon is a philosophy and theory podcast committed to thought in motion and political struggle. While these are our grounding currents, each episode opens out onto a wider constellation: ethics, politics, phenomenology, decolonial thought, queer theory, post-psychoanalysis, disability/crip theory, anarchism, Marxism, feminism, and a ...
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The Quillette Podcast is a platform for rigorous, academic discussions rooted in common sense and free inquiry. Non-dogmatic and grounded in liberal values, the podcast serves as a beacon for thoughtful conversation on science, politics, philosophy, and culture. Quillette prides itself on intellectual honesty, avoiding ideological extremism in favor of evidence-based reasoning and progress. Hosted by leading voices in academia and journalism, past guests include evolutionary biologist Richar ...
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Talking Transformations

IIIEE | Lund University

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Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. In this new podcast collection, we are 'Talking Transformations' with thought leaders from government, industry, and academia. Our mission is to discuss current trends in science, technology, governance, and behaviours to transform our society and economy towards sustainability. 'Talking Transformations' is produced by the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University. We ...
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Adventures in DevOps

Will Button, Warren Parad

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Join us in listening to the experienced experts discuss cutting edge challenges in the world of DevOps. From applying the mindset at your company, to career growth and leadership challenges within engineering teams, and avoiding the common antipatterns. Every episode you'll meet a new industry veteran guest with their own unique story.
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Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

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“Health has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it” In this podcast, we hear stories from leading health experts and exciting personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to revolutionise how you eat, sleep, move and relax. Hosted by Dr Chatterjee - one of the most influential GPs in the country with nearly 20 years experience, star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, and author of 6 internationally best-selling books, in ...
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The Bret Baier Podcast

FOX News Podcasts

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Join Bret Baier - Host of Special Report on The FOX News Channel - twice weekly for The Bret Baier Podcast. Every Tuesday, listen to the All-Star Panel where Bret focuses on the most important topics on the minds of Americans. Bret is joined each week by a rotating all-star panel of experts to discuss the policies, practices, and solutions to the biggest issues of the day. Every Thursday on Common Ground, Bret sits down with lawmakers, business leaders, and public figures from different pers ...
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Across social media, there are countless faithful Catholic Christians and people of goodwill performing remarkable works. This podcast seeks to uplift the human experience by sharing edifying interviews, promoting justice & the common good, and empowering listeners to live a faith-filled life. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Planetary Choices

Center for New Critical Politics and Governance

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The podcast 'Planetary Choices' is created and produced by the Research Center for New Critical Politics and Governance, located at Aarhus University, Denmark. The concept of 'The Planetary' has gained increasing traction in almost all scientific disciplines. From physics, to litterature, to history, law and economics - planetary thinking and policy making is taking more sophisticated shapes, amounting to an emerging new paradigm. In season 1, called "Mapping the Planetary", we map and asses ...
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The Regrettable Century

Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben

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The old forms of the Left are moribund and the new forms are stupid. We're making a podcast that discusses the need to organize a Dialectical Pessimism and develop a salvage project capable of sparking a new workers' movement for socialism. A clean, honest, and unsentimental melancholy is required; we are cultivating one and would like to share it with you. “The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned. I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, bu ...
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80,000 Hours Podcast

Rob, Luisa, and the 80000 Hours team

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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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5 Second Rule

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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Join us while we talk to infection preventionists to learn the facts about infection prevention, the truth about some common myths, and tips to keeping yourself and the people around you safe. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
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Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number). Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or tel ...
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Preconceived

Snack Labs

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Preconceived, hosted by Zale Mednick, dives deep into the intricacies of human experience, challenging the assumptions that shape our understanding of the world. In each episode, Zale engages with leading experts, thought leaders, and individuals with unique perspectives to uncover the layers beneath societal norms and expectations. From exploring cultural phenomena to dissecting scientific breakthroughs, Preconceived invites its listeners to question their preconceptions about love, life, t ...
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The 2024 Summer Series at Dalraida church of Christ (Montgomery, AL) was designed to challenge us to deal with some of the common objections to Christianity heard in the world around us. Each week guest speakers address some of these common objections and provide a reasoned, biblical response from God's Word. Looking for more great bible lessons to listen to? Subscribe to Dalraida's Master Feed podcast and listen to classes and sermons each week from Dalraida church of Christ (Montgomery, Al ...
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Stay up to date on the latest advancements in the management of one of the most common types of skin diseases with our exclusive podcast series, On the Frontlines of Psoriasis. Tune in to hear from leading dermatology experts as they explore key diagnosis and treatment strategies in addition to the ongoing research that’s reshaping our understanding of this common and chronic disease.
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Beauty in the Break

Cesar Cardona & Foster Wilson

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Beauty in the Break is a new podcast that explores the powerful moments when life shatters—and the unexpected beauty that follows. Hosted by public speaker Cesar Cardona & filmmaker and poet Foster Wilson, each episode dives into conversations of healing, transformation and resilience through self-awareness, storytelling and mindfulness. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking inspiration, this series uncovers the common threads that connect us all, to help you achieve personal or profes ...
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Bibliography Agarwal-Rangnath, R. (2013). Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom. New York: Teacher's College Press. Ancestry.com. (n.d.). Retrieved August 2, 2019, from https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/usnaturalizationindexes/ Bolger, E. (2013). Background history of the United States naturalization process. Retrieved from http://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/federal/naturalization-process-in-u-s-early-history/ danishmuseum.org. (n.d.). Retrieve ...
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From Grit to Growth

Dundee Growth Partners

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Welcome to From Grit to Growth! With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast, they'll talk about the key factors of successful founders, what holds them back from growth, how to find the why behind what they do, and much more.
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Arizona Civics Podcast

The Center for American Civics

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Welcome to the Arizona Civics Podcast. This podcast aims to share our journey of sustaining Arizona’s interests in reforms to civic education by working with civic educators in our state. This work is being done by the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University. I am your host, Liz Evans, Civic Education and Outreach Program Director at ASU, and I will interview Arizona teachers, content experts, and leaders in civic education. We hope you enjoy our journey to make Arizona a nati ...
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Inquiring Minds

Indre Viskontas

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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
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HuttCast isn’t boxed in. From business and leadership to cars, politics, and the chaos of current events — nothing is off limits. I bring the perspective of a guy who’s run companies, turned wrenches, and sat at the decision table. The goal? Cut through the noise with straight talk and pragmatic insight. Around here, common sense is the rule — even when the world keeps proving it’s not so common.
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If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving ...
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Welcome to ABA Ultimate Showdown! - a podcast promoting constructive, respectful, and professional discourse to advance the field of behavior analysis. We use a structured debate format to achieve several goals: ~ Encourage respectful conversations among professionals in all settings ~ Advance a deeper knowledge about critical topics in our field through research presented from multiple perspectives ~ Promote civility and an understanding of perspectives that differ from your own ~Model a us ...
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Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engagin ...
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Guilty Pleasures

The Front Row Network

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Let's be honest, we all have movies that we love despite what our common sense tells us. It's not so much a question of why that we're interested in, but how embarrassed are you to defend your love of one of these terrible films! Join host Lou Hare and his merry band of cinematic masochists as they review the movies we love to hate!
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Joe Murphy and the team bring everything you need to know about retirement and income planning in a fast paced format. Each week, the hosts and guests on the show reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings. We are focused on helping investors preserve and grow their assets, increase their income, and reduce taxes ...
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Kimmerer, R. W. (2015). Braiding sweetgrass: indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants. Minneapolis: Milkweed Editions. Agarwal-Rangnath, R. (2013). Social studies, literacy, and social justice in the common core classroom: a teachers guide. New York, NY: Teachers College Press. Cowhey, M. (2006). Black ants and buddhists: thinking critically and teaching differently in the primary grades. Portland: Stenhouse. DiAngelo, R. J. (2019). White fragility: why its so hard ...
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Jumpstart Nature

Jumpstart Nature

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Prepare to challenge assumptions and uncover the hidden wonders of nature and climate. Through expert insights, compelling stories, and engaging commentary, Jumpstart Nature takes you on a journey with your host, Griff Griffith, to explore the surprising truths behind the headlines and rethink what you thought you knew about our planet. With immersive storytelling and thought-provoking discussions, this podcast will leave you inspired to see the world differently—and motivated to make a diff ...
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Mitch Sherman joins the Common Fans to discuss TJ Lateef, the remainder of Nebraska’s season, the outlook for recruiting and the transfer portal, possible bowl destinations, and much more! Assessing Coach Rhule’s comments about having the resources to compete for the best players in the nation: There will be more resources, both in the form of doll…
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Repairing the damage—in our democracy, in our relationships, and in ourselves. ✨ Episode Summary Let’s talk about redemption—what it really means to repair what’s been broken, whether in our democracy or in our personal lives, and how we can tell the difference between a true apology and just going through the motions. Inspired by a powerful Substa…
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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…
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Are you constantly trying to create better habits and quit those that don’t serve you? We can all make short-term changes, but so many of us struggle to make our new desired behaviours last. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from s…
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Establishing term limits on congressional seats isn’t a newidea, but that hasn’t stopped another bipartisan effort to do just that fromgaining traction. Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and Former Democratic Maryland Representative David Trone discuss their plan to establish congressional term limits, responding to concerns about their prop…
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If you work in AI, you probably think it’s going to boost productivity, create wealth, advance science, and improve your life. If you’re a member of the American public, you probably strongly disagree. In three major reports released over the last year, the Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 US adults and 1,000 AI experts. They found that the …
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When Julie Cole left the courtroom to start making waterproof name labels in her basement with three other moms, she didn’t know she was building a category-defining brand. Twenty years later, Mabel’s Labels has become a household name, helping millions of families stay organized and inspiring countless entrepreneurs along the way. In this conversa…
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Share Episode ⸺ Episode Sponsor: Incident.io - https://dev0ps.fyi/incidentio Warren is joined by Olga Kundzich, Co-founder and CTO of Moderne, to discuss the reality of technical debt in modern software engineering. Olga reveals a shocking statistic: without maintenance, cloud-native applications often cease to function within just six months. And …
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It's once again time for 'Disaster Nationalism' by Richard Seymour. The gang dives into chapters one and two, which means there is still time to become part of the group. If you would like to join in, go to the Discord! Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop…
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In this episode, we detail recent attempts by former Biden officials to rewrite history and absolve themselves of responsibility for the horrors of Gaza, and lay out the emerging Dem-aligned media industry of vibing past Democrats' lockstep support for genocide.
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Send us a text In this episode of American Socrates, I take on the question of who really owns our labor and what it means to be free in a system that rents out our lives by the hour. Drawing from Locke, Marx, and the reality of working-class struggle, we unpack alienation, wage slavery, and the dream of reclaiming ownership of ourselves. I don’t w…
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We all want to be happy. Yet the harder we chase it, the more elusive happiness it can seem. This week’s returning guest podcast believes the answer does not lie in changing our circumstances, but in changing how we see them. Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and the author of multiple bestselling books, including Solve f…
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As President Trump met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the House overwhelmingly approved the Epstein File Transparency Act, sending it to the Senate for consideration. FOX News Contributor and Outkick Columnist Mary Katherine Ham, FOX News Senior Political Analyst Juan Williams, and FOX News Correspondent …
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Members of the ADHD Club are wildly creative, passionate people who think differently. Join Penn and Kim Holderness to learn how to help kids recognize the awesomeness in ADHD, identify their strengths, and approach ADHD-related challenges with resilience. Resources: Building Confidence in Kids Free Download: 19 Questions That Build ADHD Metacognit…
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Vulnerable is beautiful. In this conversation about mental health, depression, and healing, Cesar shares his life-long struggle with clinical depression. He describes how it manifested in childhood, relationships, substance use, and moments of crisis. Together on Beauty in the Break, Foster and Cesar break down what depression actually feels like i…
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What do you get when a data scientist with a knack for sports betting and political forecasting returns to the pod? A masterclass in what polling can and can't do, how bad assumptions skew our democracy, and why Carl Allen thinks we need to stop blaming the camera for the race result. In this fascinating, far-ranging convo, Corey and Carl Allen (au…
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🌕 Feeling the weight of the world lately? You're not alone—and it might actually be the best thing that's ever happened to your creative evolution. In this powerful conversation, Miriam sits down with intuitive coach and spiritual teacher Patty Lennon to unpack what she calls the "trust recession"—a global shift affecting how we buy, create, and co…
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Charlie Kirk's assassination revealed a disturbing new cultural and political reality for those who share any of Kirk's views: it is possible, in our day and age, to be shot for speaking your mind. How can we recover from this dark event, whose effects have reverberated across the globe? How can we reclaim the possibility of disagreement with each …
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In Episode 4 of Mapping the Planetary, Ryan Bishop, Professor of Global Art and Politics at the University of Southampton, joins us to explain how the technological sphere increasingly shapes the geosphere of the Planet. Bishop unpacks the concepts of poly-scalar remote sensing and the concealed dimensions of tele-technology, reflecting on how medi…
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For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com A letter by Anarchist teacher Francisco Ferrer linking and condemning cruelty and exploitation of animals and humans. The letter can be read here https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/francisco-ferrer-against-bull-fighting-and-human-exploitation…
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Joe Murphy discusses the essential aspects of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of proactive strategies to ensure financial security. Topics include the realities of healthcare costs, the implications of required minimum distributions, and the significance of social security timing. Joe also addresses the challenges of market volatili…
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"And now for something completely different..." In a world flooded with outrage and anxiety, taking stock of the good isn’t naive—it’s necessary. Corey shifts the lens from polarization and pessimism to the power of thankfulness. Amid a flood of bad news and anxiety about the state of democracy, Corey invites listeners to pause and consider what’s …
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This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving and looking at the way this American holiday and its food tell our stories. First, we talk with Padma Lakshmi about her new cookbook, Padma’s All American, a celebration of the immigrant dishes and regional traditions that make up our country’s culinary landscape. Padma talks about what she’s learned from y…
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What if the key to happiness and fulfilment was not changing our external circumstances but learning to appreciate and understand our inner world? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is fro…
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Former leader of al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist group ‘al-Nusra Front’ and current President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met with President Trump earlier this week, marking him the first Syrian head of state to do so. FOX News Senior Foreign Policy Correspondent Gillian Turnerspoke to President al-Sharaa just after that meeting, asking him about thee…
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Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with biblical scholar Paula Fredriksen, whose new book describes the theological diversity that existed among Christian communities before Nicene Christianity was adopted as Rome’s state religion in the fourth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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As the House prepares to vote on a Senate-passed bill that could end the longest U.S. government shutdown, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released several emails between Jeffrey Epstein andGhislaine Maxwell referencing President Trump. Meanwhile, PresidentTrump's proposal to distribute $2000 tariff rebate for American citizenshas r…
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Send us a text Dive into the depths of India's biggest tax reform! On this episode of "Flirting with a Fish," we swim straight into the often-murky waters of GST (Goods and Services Tax) with renowned Tax Expert, PP Singh. Whether you're a small business owner, a student, or just someone trying to understand where your tax money goes, this is your …
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Send us a text Most of us grow up hearing warnings about Karl Marx — socialism steals, communism destroys freedom, and Marxism equals totalitarianism. But how much of that is true, and how much is fear shaped by caricature? In this episode of American Socrates, we explore the real Marx: his critique of capitalism, his insights on class struggle, an…
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We explore how Mark Twain’s writing, not his public persona, teaches a demanding civic balance: democratic equality joined to a living culture of excellence. Through Huck Finn and Connecticut Yankee, we trace how humor, empathy, and imagination form judgment without sliding into cynicism. • distinguishing Twain the persona from the unified teaching…
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Have you ever thought about meeting your own heroes and what you would actually say to them if you did? When I was growing up, I used to idolise Jon Bon Jovi. I had a huge flag of him up on my bedroom wall and would listen to every bit of music he released with his band, watch every interview that he gave and read every book I could find about him.…
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Last December, the OpenAI business put forward a plan to completely sideline its nonprofit board. But two state attorneys general have now blocked that effort and kept that board very much alive and kicking. The for-profit’s trouble was that the entire operation was founded on the premise of — and legally pledged to — the purpose of ensuring that “…
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Todd Love, Psy.D., JD, explores the science linking ADHD and behavioral addictions — from gambling and pornography to gaming and social media. He explains the toll these behaviors take on daily life and highlights strategies that promote recovery. Behavioral Addictions and ADHD: Resources Free Download: Your ADHD Dopamine Menu Template Read: ADHD a…
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🤖 What happens when an ex-campus minister turned agnostic writes a novel about AI Jesus? You get this wide-ranging and deeply moving conversation between Corey and Lisa Rose Ferrara—writer of the Substack The Dangling Door and author of the novel CHRISTBOT. Lisa doesn’t just reflect on the absurdities of our sociopolitical moment—she rewrites the r…
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In this episode of Preconceived, Zale explores the profound impact of music on our emotions and well-being with guest Stefan Kölsch, a renowned psychologist and neuroscientist. They discuss the science behind music's ability to evoke emotions, enhance mood, and even offer therapeutic benefits. Stefan shares insights from his book "Good Vibrations,"…
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