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The podcast about Controversial Reddit Posts hosted by Charlie (@styledape), Gus (@doulbedoink), and Griffin (@GiantToilet) Cover art is done by Ty https://twitter.com/bobo_circus
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Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you're a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in ...
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History, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, psychology, anthropology. The podcast that attempts to resurrect sense and meaning from the dust of a billion factoids. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of-being-human--5806452/support.
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Subject to Change

Russell Hogg

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I talk to the world's best historians and let them tell the stories. And the stories are wonderful! (And occasionally I change the subject and talk about films, philosophy or whatever!).
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Ridiculous History

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History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.
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Forbes Newsroom

Forbes Media LLC

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Get the latest on politics, policy, and economic matters from Forbes writers and editors, industry leaders, politicians, and more. Join Forbes Newsroom for in-depth, informative conversations.
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This Aged Great!

Ben Moore & Jordan Elias

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Stand-up comedian Ben Moore defends a movie from the past that hasn't aged well, while explaining the plot to his much younger friend Jordan Elias (who hasn't seen it). Hilarity ensues. NEW PODCAST EPISODES AVAILABLE WEEKLY AT: Patreon.com/tagpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thisagedgreat Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NQVHUDY7dQODUiP7fVQTk?si=ezs6_JaqQFaQC0CsPlbjJg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-aged-great/id1742491292 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Gamings Darker Side

The Welsh Hunter

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Welcome to Gamings Darker Side. A Podcast where we dive deep into the underbelly of all things mysterious & worse that have happened in, with or around gaming. Murders, Studio controversy, Streamer controversy & more, everything you can think of has happened and i will relive these stories for you! Please be aware, in some stories, due to potential violence and more, listener discretion is advised. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram & Tiktok - @gamingsdarkerside & on X - GamingsDside For Busin ...
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Pivot

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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Talking Trophies

Talking Trophies

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Talking Trophies the home of the Deevs and Daveys, where real talk meets unfiltered discussions. Hosted by Rayvo and Damian, this podcast dives deep into culture, tackles controversial topics, and features raw, no-holds-barred interviews. Based in Melbourne, Talking Trophies brings fresh perspectives and unapologetic conversations, breaking down stereotypes and challenging the status quo. If you’re looking for a podcast that brings authenticity and depth become a Deev or Davey, hit that foll ...
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History Rage

Paul Bavill

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Think history is boring? That’s because you’ve only ever heard the fake version. On History Rage, professional historians come in swinging — smashing the myths, clichés, and half-truths that keep getting recycled in classrooms, documentaries, and TikToks. Vikings with horned helmets? Nope. Britain standing alone in 1940? Wrong. Medieval people never bathed? Rubbish. Why listen? Because the truth is way more exciting. You’ll leave every episode with jaw-dropping stories, killer facts to shut ...
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This News is So Gay

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Think 'Meet the Press', but gayer. This News is So Gay is a weekly LGBTQ+ reporters roundtable, featuring a rotating panel of LGBTQ+ journalists from across the country covering national hot-button queer news and views. Substantive yet entertaining, our weekly episodes will keep you in the know on all the latest news from those actually covering what's going down.
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The Daily

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.
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Historical Blindness

Nathaniel Lloyd

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Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture.
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Intelligent Design the Future

Discovery Institute

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The ID The Future (IDTF) podcast carries on Discovery Institute's mission of exploring the issues central to evolution and intelligent design. IDTF is a short podcast providing you with the most current news and views on evolution and ID. IDTF delivers brief interviews with key scientists and scholars developing the theory of ID, as well as insightful commentary from Discovery Institute senior fellows and staff on the scientific, educational and legal aspects of the debate. Episode notes and ...
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The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
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Global News Podcast

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The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcas ...
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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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TRIP US uncovers secrets from inside the White House inner circles as well as taking a wider look at the intricacies of United States society and how they shape the world's most important economy. The podcast is hosted by Anthony Scaramucci (The Mooch), former White House Director of Communications and Wall Street financier, and Katty Kay, US special correspondent for BBC who has been covering US politics for almost 30 years. Stay informed with in-depth discussions on key political events, p ...
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In our podcast, we talk about popular controversies, and our opinions of them, including interviews from different standpoints. Because what better opinion can you get than one from a couple of judgemental teenagers?
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A workforce we rarely hear about, lives in limbo, and stories from the coalface. From economic gains and cultural exchanges to exploitation and absconding, what are the successes and problems of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme? Who picks and processes those yummy strawberries you're about to put in your shopping trolley, or the …
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Are CACs Unilateral Modification Clauses?We have always understood the collective action clause (CAC) in a sovereign bond to allow the bond issuer to propose a modification to the bond, which will bind everyone if approved by the requisite proportion of holders. Typically the sovereign is proposing to restructure its debt. This is more or less what…
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Shelley day spent her career building worlds where mistakes were gentle, consequences were soft, and trust was part of the design. But in the real world, far from purple cars and friendly fish, trust is written in ink, stamped with seals & audited line by line. This is the story of how a visionary game creator, navigating ambition, belief and a col…
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Voting has begun in the opening phase of Myanmar's heavily restricted general election, the first since the military seized power nearly five years ago in a coup, an act that sparked civil war. The first round of voting takes place in around a quarter of the country; two more rounds are due to take place next month. Also: we look at how deportation…
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On this edition of “Happy Hour,” Emily Jashinsky takes on a series of thoughtful and challenging questions about our culture right now. She addresses how we should deal with people like Nick Fuentes vs. maintaining a discourse with those on the left who also have extreme views. Emily also discusses the importance of forgiveness, cancel culture, tho…
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The United States has not changed its ambition of taking over Greenland after hosting high level talks at the White House. Denmark's foreign minister described the discussions as constructive, but warned there was still a fundamental disagreement over the Arctic island's future. Also: President Trump says the killing of protesters in Iran has stopp…
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Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on dreams and nightmares to Dr Michelle Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in Montreal’s Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine, and author of the new book Into the Dream Lab. They look at why we dream, what we can learn by examining our dreams, and what we can do when dreams turn to nigh…
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With the world bracing for possible U.S. action against Iran, a change in tone from the president, who now says the regime has stopped killing protesters, even as bodies overflow the morgues, and the regime says it's back in full control. Plus, the Cold War, of sorts, over Greenland. The "fundamental disagreement" our NATO ally Denmark says there i…
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January 14, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, the new turn in Trump's latest conquest. And exclusive reporting from Greenland where resistance is strong. Then, as the Trump siege in Minnesota continues, the new push to reign in ICE. Plus, forceful pushback from a growing list of Democrats targeted by Jeanine Pirro. And a day after facing that "pedophile protecto…
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She wasn’t a pawn — Lady Jane Dudley was shaped by power, politics and purpose For centuries she has been remembered as Lady Jane Grey: the tragic, passive “Nine Days’ Queen.” - But what if that story is wrong? In this episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill is joined by historian and author Dr Joanne Paul to rage against one of Tudor history’s m…
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On today's ID the Future, host Casey Luskin continues a deep dive into the mounting hurdles facing origin of life (OOL) research with prebiotic synthesis expert Dr. Edward Peltzer. Peltzer, a seasoned ocean chemist and researcher, breaks down the critical flaws in the RNA world hypothesis, revealing that many successful lab experiments actually rel…
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Erfan Soltani, arrested during Iran's crackdown on protesters, faces imminent execution, his family says. The human rights group, Hrana, reports that more than 2,500 people have been killed in the protests. Also: As Russian strikes damage Ukraine's power grid, many in Kyiv have started sleeping on specially outfitted trains to keep warm. At least 3…
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Iran is experiencing expansive protests after economic grievances snowballed over the past two weeks into a broader challenge to the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers. In recent days, a full picture of the government’s crackdown on demonstrators has emerged, garnering global condemnation and threats of action from President Trump. Farnaz Fass…
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Extra Extra is an opportunity to go behind the headlines and learn more about the field and those who shape possibilities for LGBTQ+ journalists and LGBTQ+ news coverage. This week, we’re talking about the organizations that are supporting reporters – which helps the news get to you all! And, as always, we set off a Glitterbomb and find out where o…
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The United States is urging its citizens in Iran to leave immediately, warning that protests continue to escalate. A notice released by the US virtual embassy in Tehran advises American nationals to travel by land to Turkey or Armenia, if they can make the journey safely. It says those unable to leave should take refuge at home or in another safe b…
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With new clashes on the streets of Minneapolis, and the president promising a "day of reckoning and retribution," the Justice Department says there's no evidence and no basis to investigate the ICE officer who killed Renee Good. But several federal prosecutors in Minnesota who are under pressure to investigate Good and her wife, have now quit. Ande…
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January 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Rep. Ilhan Omar on the siege on her district. And Senator Amy Klobuchar on the DOJ exodus over what's happening in Minnesota. Then, Donald Trump's threat to the Fed and the global economy. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podca…
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What if you could hop from France to New York in less than four hours? Traveling twice the speed of sound, with caviar, lobster, champagne and cigars? This was the pitch of the Concorde jet -- a revolutionary, utterly ridiculous and brilliant craft that promised to fundamentally change air travel. Spoiler: it's not around anymore. In today's episod…
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An Iranian official has told the Reuters news agency that about 2,000 people have been killed in the protests, including security personnel. Some in Iran have now been able to make phone calls abroad to relatives, and have described bloodshed. One protestor, Erfan Soltani, will reportedly be "executed tomorrow". Also: the French far-right politicia…
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Emily Jashinsky is joined by Blake Neff, Producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show.” They react to the media coverage surrounding the deadly ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis. Then the conversation turns to the Golden Globes and celebrities like Mark Ruffalo making political statements, why Billy Bob Thornton doesn’t think they should, and Whitney Cummi…
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Scott is back! He and Kara discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to the DOJ's criminal investigation. Plus, Trump pressures oil executives to invest in Venezuela, and California’s proposed wealth tax has billionaires fleeing. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. F…
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In the days since deposing Nicolás Maduro, President Trump has given several justifications for his dramatic actions in Venezuela. But perhaps most central to his ambitions is opening Venezuela’s oil fields to American companies. Anatoly Kurmanaev, who covers Venezuela, explains the history behind Mr. Trump’s claims of ownership and what it would r…
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At face value, collaboration sounds like a good thing: collaboration in the classroom, with colleagues, or between nations. But throughout history, collaboration was not always considered a virtuous act, and those who were identified as collaborators were shunned, humiliated or worse. This talk explores how people justify their involvement in wrong…
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In this year's season premiere, I return to my series on the myths and legends of the Indiana Jones franchise, this time examining the ideas underpinning the recent video game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, leading me to all kinds of claims about ancient landmarks aligning and their origin in the concept of ley lines. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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President Trump says countries trading with Iran will face an immediate 25% percent tariff on business with the United States, in response to Tehran's deadly suppression of protests. China alone is estimated to buy around 90% of the oil that Iran exports to the global market. As Washington considers additional action, we hear from Iranians who have…
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Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions on sleep to Dr Allie Hare, consultant physician in respiratory and sleep medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals and president of the British Sleep Society. They cover why women experience sleep disturbance during the menopause, why sleep paralysis affects some people more than others, and what scientists kno…
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Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chairman is under criminal investigation by the Trump DOJ and openly at odds with the president who chose him for the job, but now wants him gone. Plus, more than 500 people have been killed in Iran, according to a US-based rights group, as the regime cracks down on demonstrators, and the protests in the streets c…
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By now, you may have heard about some of the problems facing the field of origin-of-life research. Maybe you’ve come across Dr. James Tour making the argument that origin-of-life researchers are nowhere near their goal of creating life in a lab or proving a chemical evolutionary scenario for the origin of life. On today's ID The Future, we hear fro…
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In this special edition of the Global News Podcast, BBC correspondents answer your questions about the anti-government protests that spread across Iran. Can the Iranian regime survive? Will Donald Trump intervene? How would regime change affect the world? Matthew Amroliwala speaks to two of the BBC's diplomatic correspondents - Caroline Hawley in L…
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What is in the ‘Donroe Doctrine’? Will Trump launch an attack on Iran? How is Stephen Miller reshaping ICE? This week, Anthony Scaramucci is joined by political consultant, and former GOP insider, Rick Wilson. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every week with ad-free listening, members-only miniseries, early access to live show t…
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As protests in Iran continue into their third week, the country's foreign minister claims the situation is "under total control". President Donald Trump has warned that the US could intervene and has "very strong options". In response, Iran says it's "prepared" for war, but "does not seek" it. Also: Myanmar is accused of genocide over attacks on th…
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In late 17th-century England, it was almost impossible for anyone outside of the upper class to successfully get a divorce -- the process was expensive and required approval from both the church and the government. As a result, some couples agreed to end their unhappy marriages through a bizarre practice known as 'wife selling'. And, unfortunately,…
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Warning: This episode contains strong language. Just hours before a federal immigration officer killed Renee Good in her car, Brian O’Hara, the Minneapolis police chief, warned that a tragedy involving ICE seemed inevitable. In an interview, Chief O’Hara discusses his experience with ICE in Minneapolis and why, in his mind, President Trump’s campai…
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Your personal safety is big business, so much so that it’s given rise to “security capitalism”, a phenomenon where attempts to buy personal safety shape the world around us. As security becomes just another status symbol, do these gadgets make us safer or do they create a whole new list of anxieties – a self-fulfilling prophecy of perceived threat …
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Videos verified by the BBC and eyewitness accounts appear to show security forces in Iran ramping up their response to protests that have spread across the country. Activists say dozens of bodies seen piled up in black bags outside a morgue near Tehran are dead protesters. US President Donald Trump says Iran's leadership is seeking to negotiate fol…
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August 12th, 1967. Selmer, Tennessee. Pauline Pusser was fatally shot while riding with her husband, Sheriff Buford Pusser, who was responding to a disturbance call in the early morning hours. Police believed she died in an ambush meant for her husband, but Pauline’s case remained unsolved for almost 60 years. For bonus episodes and outtakes visit:…
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Why the Jack the Ripper legend is completely useless. Get ready to hear the truth behind the headlines with social historian Hallie Rubenhold. Her groundbreaking book, The Five, challenges everything you thought you knew about the case by focusing on the victims, not the killer. Hallie explains why the endless speculation about Jack the Ripper's id…
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When the US government captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday, most of the world was shocked. But US officials had for years been gaming out different scenarios, including predicting what would happen if Maduro was ousted. According to one man who took part, each ended in disaster. On today’s episode, we speak to the former Was…
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Send us a text Please be advised that the podcast starts after about six minutes when I share with you an accusation made by another podcaster who has called me a disgusting plagiarist. The story when it starts, is a forgotton story about an affray at the Duke of York public house when some South African black nationalist exiles start an affray whi…
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On January 7, 2025, the Palisades and Eaton Fires erupted, eventually burning down more than 16,000 structures and killing at least 31 people, becoming among the most destructive and deadly wildfires in California’s history. Two Wirecutter writers, Gregory Han and Mike Cohen, lived through the Eaton fire. Both lived in Altadena, just outside Los An…
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A medic at one Tehran hospital reported "direct shots to the heads of the young people, to their hearts as well", while a doctor said an eye hospital in the capital had gone into crisis mode. Despite this, large crowds have returned to the streets of Iran's capital, including entire families with children, defying increasingly severe warnings from …
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Send us a text In this show, the boys tackle a couple of subjects... Firstly, they discuss whether a disease of the brain causes addiction or whether it all actually begins with a poor decision. Secondly, they discuss who owns ideas? Does the intellectual property and trademarking system actually cause more problems than it actually hopes to fix? B…
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The Australian 'kindness influencer' who raised nearly two million dollars to help an elderly US veteran. Samuel Weidenhofer flew thousands of miles to find Ed Bambas after being told he needed help. Ed, who's 88, was still working in a shop because he couldn't afford to retire, having lost his pension and healthcare.Also: one of the few people eve…
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The celebrated author on the challenges of being kind, the benefits of meditation and the reality check of death. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotif…
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Tonight: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on the newly released video and the state investigation that the President does not want. Then, what the growing protests say about the backlash to ICE in Minnesota and beyond. And as the oil companies meet the President at the White House, Sen. Tim Kaine on his attempt to check our imperial preside…
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