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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll enjoy bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening - all while you support NPR's mission. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair And subscribe to our weekly newsletter, Fresh Air Weekly, to get interview hig ...
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On Geopolitics

Centre for Geopolitics

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On Geopolitics enters a new chapter with the introduction of two new hosts: Professors William Hurst and John Nilsson-Wright. John will host “Currents”, engaging guests from diverse sectors including government, academia, media, science, and business, to explore topical global issues and events. Meanwhile Bill will host “Explorations”, which will present a series of in-depth discussions and analyses of big ideas and enduring themes - the first of these being on “War". Our original hosts, Suz ...
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Identity/Crisis

Shalom Hartman Institute

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In a frenzied media cycle, Identity/Crisis creates better conversations about the issues facing contemporary Jewish life. Host Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks with leading thinkers to unpack current events affecting Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and around the world, revealing the core Jewish values underlying the issues that matter most to you. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS
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Pastor Scott Fisher invites listeners to explore meaningful conversations that go beyond the pulpit, delving into contemporary issues through the lens of Scripture. Whether you're a believer seeking spiritual growth or simply curious about the Christian faith, this podcast aims to offer thoughtful insights and inspiration.
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AirAA

Architectural Association School of Architecture

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AirAA podcasts are recorded and produced at the Architectural Association in London, and bring together a variety of voices to discuss influences, inspirations, contemporary practice, architecture and the most pressing issues of our time.
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B&H Photography Podcast

B&H Photo & Video

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The B&H Photography Podcast: Join us every other week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the issues most important to the contemporary photographer.
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The Jewish People's Podcast explores the most pressing issues facing the global Jewish community. Hosted by Yaakov Katz in conversation with leading experts, politicians and thought leaders, the podcast delves into topics such as Israel-Diaspora relations, religious and cultural identity, Israeli politics, and contemporary Jewish life. Each episode aims to inform and engage listeners through insightful discussions and in-depth analysis.
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Ideas Matter

Ideas Matter

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Ideas Matter Podcast is home to talks from leading contemporary thinkers on the most important political and cultural issues and intellectual trends of our times. Many were recorded at or reflect the topics discussed at Ideas Matter events, including Living Freedom summer school, The Academy residential weekend and Debating Matters schools debating competition.
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Catholic History Trek

Scott Schulze & Kevin Schmiesing

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A podcast exploring the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. Hosted by Kevin Schmiesing and Scott Schulze. To help Catholic History Trek, please consider donating via PayPal to [email protected] Thank you for your support!
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Express Conversations: Listen to celebrities and public figures dive into their lives and careers, and discuss contemporary issues as they are interviewed by our editors from the Indian Express. Join us to hear the wisdom of the some of the greatest living legends of our time
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The flagship show of Cumberland Unfiltered Media. The Cumberland Unfiltered Podcast brings long-form human stories and global voices to the table. From producers, musicians, veterans, and athletes to politicians, activists, and policy makers — every guest brings conviction, perspective, and a story worth hearing. Rooted in Cumberland, Rhode Island, but built for the world, this is where values, culture, and character collide. 📅 New episodes drop every other Monday. Cumberland roots. Unfilter ...
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Faith and Law

Faith and Law

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Over the past 30 years, Faith and Law has brought a wide variety of distinguished speakers to address contemporary political and cultural issues for the benefit of congressional staff.
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The Africanist Podcast

Bamba Ndiaye, PhD

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This podcast investigates political, socio-economic, and cultural issues in contemporary Africa and the African Diasporas. It engages Africanist scholars, artists, activists, athletes, opinion leaders, business people, and ordinary citizens in a critical conversation about the challenges facing Africans and people of African descent.
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An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Thomas and Joel summarize contemporary issues by identifying hidden interests, highlighting contradicting narratives, and drawing comparisons between familiar and unfamiliar subjects. ”The cold war of the 21st century isn’t fought with weapons, and it isn’t waged between countries; it’s with information, between p ...
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Touro Talks

Touro University

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Touro Talks are timely conversations engaging college students, thought leaders and experts from around the world on academic and contemporary issues. Hosted by Touro University president, Dr. Alan Kadish. Touro Talks is sponsored by Robert and Arlene Rosenberg. If you would like to sponsor, please email [email protected]
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Women on the Line

Cleis Hart, Kannagi Bhatt, Phuong Tran, Xen Nhà & Scheherazade Bloul.

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A national feminist current affairs program for community radio. A gender analysis of contemporary issues, as well as in-depth analysis by a range of women and gender diverse people around Australia and internationally. Distributed nationally on the Community Radio Network (CRN).
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Kingdom Korner Podcast is a Christian-based podcast dedicated to exploring biblical truths, faith-based living, and the application of God's Word in everyday life. It offers insightful discussions on scripture, Christian growth, and contemporary issues through a biblical lens. With a focus on spiritual encouragement and practical wisdom, the podcast aims to strengthen believers and inspire a deeper walk with Christ.
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EJIL: The Podcast!

European Journal of International Law

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EJIL: The Podcast! aims to provide in-depth, expert and accessible discussion of international law issues in contemporary international and national affairs. It features the Editors of the European Journal of International Law and of its blog, EJIL: Talk! The podcast is produced by the European Journal of Law with support from staff at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.
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Debating theology that makes sense of life and faith. A team of regular people discuss issues of theology, faith and life. Uncovering bible thinking from cutting edge, to conservative, to all things in-between. A lively debate show that gets you thinking, challenging the relevance of God, scripture and faith to today's contemporary outlook.
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Reaganism

Ronald Reagan Institute

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Reaganism is dedicated to exploring where the Reagan Movement lives today, hosted by the Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, Roger Zakheim. The show has two goals: understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of Reagan. The podcast looks at the continuing impact of #40’s principles and beliefs on our leaders as they address the complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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The Tao of Chao Podcast focuses on contemporary issues, regulations and class action cases impacting pension and defined contribution retirement plan fiduciaries. Philip Chao and his guests will discuss relevant issues that a plan fiduciary should pay attention to and how such challenges are relevant in operating their retirement plans while serving in the sole interest of participants and beneficiaries.
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Hosts Daniel Wiser, Jr., and Howe Whitman sit down with the authors of National Affairs essays to discuss pivotal issues — from domestic-policy debates to enduring dilemmas of society and culture — that are often overlooked by American media. Each episode promises a fresh view on contemporary and permanent questions across a wide range of topics, all with one central theme: to help you think a little more clearly.
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Secession Podcast

Vienna Secession

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Secession Podcast is a digital series created by the Secession in 2022. In conversations with artists, curators, and theorists, the podcast series offers interesting insights into the Secession’s exhibition programme of twelve to fifteen contemporary art shows every year. The program also features discussions on current issues, as well as experimental sound formats and – creating an oral history archive – conversations between members of the Association of Visual Artists, who share their per ...
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EHS on Tap

EHS Daily Advisor

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EHS On Tap is an environmental, health, and safety podcast by BLR. On each episode of EHS On Tap, host Jay Kumar will discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and policy issues with industry experts and the impacts to everyday environmental and safety professionals. EHS On Tap runs the gamut of contemporary environmental issues including water, air, and waste as well as covers a wide variety of safety issues.
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This is a biweekly show that explores a diverse array of tragic & uplifting life stories that surround relationships, spirituality, entertainment, & both historical & contemporary issues. With a foundation in faith, the show advocates for a life rich in purpose, abundance, & joy, even amidst adversity. We encourage the listeners to share the inspiration with others, fostering a collective journey of learning and growth. Grateful for your generous contributions that enable us to produce addit ...
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Experience Rabbi Joe Wolfson’s popular THINK class from wherever you are. This podcast brings you recordings of the weekly Monday night sessions in Tel Aviv, where Rabbi Wolfson explores the intersection of Jewish thought, contemporary issues, and timeless wisdom. Through careful textual analysis and lively discussion, Rabbi Wolfson guides participants in examining classical Jewish sources while grappling with modern ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. Whether you’re a seasoned lea ...
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Covenant & Conflict

Gateway Center for Israel

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"Covenant & Conflict" is a thought-provoking podcast produced by the “Gateway Center for Israel” and hosted by Nic Lesmeister and David Blease, where ancient biblical truths meet contemporary issues head-on. Each episode offers a deep dive into complex and often divisive topics with subject matter experts, aiming to explore the intersection of covenantal values and modern debates. Instead of fostering division, this podcast seeks to model respectful engagement and peaceful discourse amidst c ...
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A podcast that explores the art of interpretation and the importance of words, story, and song in our quest to discover both the human and the eternal. Host Katie Marquette takes listeners through book and play studies, as well as interviews and lively debates about contemporary cultural issues. In the words of Shakespeare, “If This be Magic, Let it be an Art."
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Vibrant conversations between ministers, church leaders, and scholars, brought to you by the staff of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry at Abilene Christian University. The Siburt Institute’s mission is to equip church leaders and help churches thrive. Topics include contemporary issues facing churches and church leaders, as well as ways that scholarship can inform church leadership.
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The Bishops Hour

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

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The Bishop's Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today's Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop John P. Dolan
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The Beth El Podcast Network

Beth El Congregation of Baltimore

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The Chai Life at Beth El Congregation is our flagship podcast, blending Judaism with contemporary issues. Engaging and informative, it sparks intriguing conversations to educate and entertain, both in the Jewish community and beyond.
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Farbrengen is Art. Art of the soul. It is a living palette of heart and mind, mixing the modern Chassidic culture and contemporary issues ….which perhaps we rather not talk about. Add honesty and simplicity, and you have a Street Farbrengen.“Our canvas is the Street corner we cherish - common sense, heart, and the spirit of adventure. Its what is ChabadLife.” Co- hosts Reuven Flamer and Zacharia Lipitz talk about what normally lives underground...Gimmel Tammuz.
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Trending Echoes Podcast

Trends Research & Advisory

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Trending Echoes is a podcast series by Trends Research and Advisory that explores contemporary issues, emerging trends, and innovations shaping the world today. The podcast features expert guests from various fields—ranging from academia, policy, technology, and media—who provide in-depth insights on topics like global cooperation, artificial intelligence, and the future of content creation. Episodes often focus on how these trends affect societies, industries, and international relations, m ...
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Dive into the heart of New York City's vibrant Garifuna community, the largest diaspora outside of Central America. This podcast amplifies authentic Garifuna voices, explores their rich history, and navigates contemporary issues, all while showcasing how Garifunas are driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in NYC and the Diaspora. Perfect for cultural enthusiasts, curious locals, and travelers seeking an authentic NYC experience.
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The great filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro has a new adaptation of Frankenstein. He saw the 1931 film when he was 7. “I realized I understood my faith better through Frankenstein than through Sunday Mass,” he tells Terry Gross. “And I decided at age seven that the creature of Frankenstein was gonna be my personal avatar and my personal messiah.” His ot…
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Send us a text Lindsey Davis, Director of Conservation at SITKA Gear, joins us to discuss the company's efforts to combine good business with philanthropic ideology. By looking beyond the bottom line, the company seeks to grow and protect the beauty of nature and connect people to the natural world - all while supplying high-tech high-performance g…
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Mel Brooks’s classic 1974 movie Young Frankenstein parodies the iconic Frankenstein movies of the 1930s. This Halloween, we’re featuring our interviews with director Mel Brooks and stars Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman. And film critic Justin Chang reviews the new film Bugonia. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and…
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Great Story Great Saints: Patrick examines the life of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, painting his courage in vivid strokes, drawing connections from ancient martyrs to today’s challenges. Ancient heroes and modern struggles pulse together, bridging centuries in candid, living conversation. St. Ignatius of Antioch (01:30) Sophia - You always talk about…
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Great Story Great Saints: Patrick brings listeners into the lives and radical choices of saints like Cyprian of Carthage and John Chrysostom, painting vivid contrasts between heroic virtue and everyday faith. He explores what being a saint means, drawing a sharp line between the Church’s ancient teachings and today’s beliefs, while refusing to suga…
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Great Story Great Saints: Patrick explores the lives of saints with vivid storytelling and answers questions about Old Testament figures, canonization mysteries, and whether it’s right to seek the prayers of Blesseds, letting sharp details and unexpected dialogue spark curiosity. St. Irenaeus of Lyons (04:34) Robert - My 2 favorites are Fulton Shee…
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This lecture explores the emergence of the American New Right – a diffuse and provocative intellectual tendency gaining visibility in the wake of the populist revolts of 2016. Focusing on figures like Patrick Deneen and Curtis Yarvin, it examines their critiques of liberalism, meritocracy, and democracy, as well as their visions of authority, order…
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In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence. “I don't think you can take in the full sweep of what this administration has done in less than a year and not come away with thinking that chaos is a …
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Patrick spotlights the surge of antisemitism, weaving together remarks from Pope Leo XIV, clips from Douglas Murray and Mosab Hassan Yousef, and firsthand stories from everyday voices. Conversations twist and turn through political unrest, religious tensions, and the worries of Western societies as Patrick raises questions about faith, identity, an…
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Patrick answers tough questions from callers, weighing in on Harry Potter’s place in Catholic homes, differences between fantasy series, and the concerns around fascination with the occult. He fields thoughts on the origins of “Roman Catholic,” whether calling oneself “Judeo Roman Catholic” makes sense, and sorts through confusion about Jewish and …
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Patrick opens the phones to questions about faith, baptism, and what truly defines the Catholic Church, moving from heartfelt concerns about re-baptism to passionate exchanges with skeptics like Rich, who challenges Jesus’s divinity and the origins of Catholic belief. He fields queries on confession and rituals, all while offering sharp insights, s…
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the B&H Creators Green Room Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with viral street photography creator David Guerroro to discuss what it takes to grow as a modern creator. David shares how he got started in content creation, tips for building an audience, the importance of believing in yourself, photographing strang…
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AI is shaping every aspect of our lives - how we work, how we think, how we relate to one another. And if you're a writer and creative you are going to have to grapple with the fact that AI is now doing many of your jobs. Is there even any work to be had as a creative in 2025? Is it ethical to use AI? What has changed in the past couple decades whe…
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Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey talks about discerning God's call. We'll hear a conversation with Jose Antonio Martinez, the Director of the Office of Marriage and Family Life as well as an engaged couple, Brianna Della Valle and Vincenzo Torsiello. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.…
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When Melissa wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show, her email was simple and direct: she’d been a bridesmaid in two weddings years ago, both involving Catholics who married outside the Church without dispensation. Now that she understands her faith better, she wonders if she sinned by participating. Patrick begins with calm reassurance. “If you didn’t k…
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DaCosta directed the box office hit horror movie Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest, Hedda, is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler. She reimagines the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman, played by Tessa Thompson. DaCosta spoke with Tonya Mosley about navigating white spaces in Hollywood, why she loves horror, an…
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In a culture that prizes outrage over reconciliation, forgiveness is increasingly seen as weakness--an outdated concept that fails to take harm seriously. But what if forgiveness is not about minimizing justice but about restoring hope? In a Friday Forum titled “The Power of Forgiveness in a Culture of Rage”, international author, speaker and theol…
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Patrick answers questions about whether demons hate Latin, the Church's approach to marital intimacy, and what attitude to bring to Mass, sprinkling in humor and commentary on youth slang. He fields practical concerns from callers, reflects on Catholic traditions, and offers advice for handling postpartum challenges and everyday dilemmas. Insights …
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Patrick takes calls about silence in church, the meaning of praying for peace, and tough moral questions about suicide within Catholicism. He responds to stories of cross-dressing teens at parish events, holding hands during Mass, and questions about annulment, tossing in practical solutions, encouragement from scripture, and personal stories. Arac…
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Patrick fields calls about everything from family burial choices and comfort after loss, to confusion with Church practices like lay ministers, marriage preparation, and even tattoos, always infusing clear Catholic insight and vivid storytelling. Technology glitches, tradition debates, and personal struggles tumble together in this hour as Patrick …
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Click here to text us your thoughts and questions! In October 1991, Jerry Sittser and his family were returning from a time away when their minivan was hit head on by a drunk driver. Jerry lost his wife, his mother, and his four-year-old daughter in the collision. Jerry was to spend many years trying to rebuild his life whilst equally looking after…
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On this episode of Reaganism, Roger Zakheim and General Laura Richardson discuss the strategic importance of the US Southern Command, highlighting the region's vast natural resources and geopolitical significance. General Richardson emphasizes the need for consistent US military presence to counteract influences from China and other adversaries, pa…
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Long before Judd Apatow was directing box office hits or launching the careers of comedy superstars, he was a fan. As a kid he wrote letters to his heroes, collected autographs, and obsessively documented everything. He’s now opened up his personal archive: decades of photographs, letters, scripts, and journals for a new book that reveals how his c…
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In this episode (recorded 10/20) Thomas and Joel briefly discuss the history of mass protest in America including the recent No Kings protest. Thanks for listening. - An increasingly complex world is one that is increasingly filled with scams, tricks, and grifts. deGRIFTify is a discussion podcast intended to cut through some of that haze. Hosts Th…
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Patrick explores tough listener questions about Catholics attending weddings outside church, marriage, annulments, and how conscience and faith intersect with family life. Candid advice weaves through topics like Communion regulations, picking a daily missal, and the depths of Catholic creeds, with stories and pop culture moments adding warmth. Som…
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Patrick opens the hour by reading a listener’s email questioning his stance on attending invalid weddings, bringing personal stories and historical context about conflicting priestly advice in the wake of Humanae Vitae. The conversation climbs from memories of seminarians who wrongly counseled married couples on contraception to callers probing Chu…
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Patrick takes on pressing questions about faith and real-world struggles sent in by listeners, moving from confessions about sterilization and options for penance to exploring conditional baptism and spiritual journeys into the Catholic Church. Deeply personal stories surface, parents worry about guiding their children through today’s divided cultu…
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God's choice of Avram is given at the start of the parsha. But the journey to becoming Avraham - the knight of faith - is slow, arduous, challenging, at times mundane, and in so many ways relatable to any one of us on our own journeys of becoming. This shiur focuses on four points in the parsha where Avraham struggles to understand how he is to bec…
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