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Get obsessed with us. Four days a week, Pop Culture Happy Hour serves you recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, videogames and more. Join arts journalists Linda Holmes, Glen Weldon, Stephen Thompson, and Aisha Harris - plus a rotating cast of guest pop culture aficionados. The Happy Hour team leaves room at the table for exploring a range of reactions and opinions on every bit of the pop universe. From lowbrow to highbrow to the stuff in between, they take ...
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Red Scare

Red Scare

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Red Scare is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by bohemian layabouts Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova. Support the ladies on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedScare Follow @annakhachiyan Follow @nobody_stop_me
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Commentary is America's premier monthly magazine of opinion: General, yet Jewish. Highly variegated, with a unifying perspective.Listen to The Commentary Magazine Podcast, along with more than 40 other original podcasts, at Ricochet.com. No paid subscription required.
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Duck Call Room

Si Robertson & Justin Martin

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The guys who kept America laughing for 11 seasons while cranking out duck calls are back in the heart of Duck Commander to share hilarious stories, tall tales, hunting adventures, pop culture commentary, and all the antics and escapades you know and love. Join Si Robertson, Justin Martin, John-David Owen, John Godwin, Jay Stone, Phillip McMillan, and Jacob Mayo where it all began — in the Duck Call Room.
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The Nietzsche Podcast

Untimely Reflections

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A podcast about Nietzsche's ideas, his influences, and those he influenced. Philosophy and cultural commentary through a Nietzschean lens. Support the show at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/untimelyreflections A few collected essays and thoughts: https://untimely-reflections.blogspot.com/
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Feminine Chaos

Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Kat Rosenfield

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Problematic faves, dissident feminism, and poodle interruptions: this is Feminine Chaos, featuring cultural commentary from Phoebe Maltz Bovy and Kat Rosenfield. femchaospod.substack.com
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End of Western Civilization got you down? All is tickety-boo on The Andrew Klavan Show as Andrew laughs his way through Armageddon with political satire, cultural commentary, interviews and relentless mockery of racial pieties, sexual perversities, and feminist absurdities. Fridays at 2pm ET | 11am PT.
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Unladylike

Unladylike Media

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Where feminism meets fringe. Host Cristen Conger dissects the myths, messes and media shaping modern womanhood—and un-womanhood. From bisexual imposter syndrome to tall girl therapy, gun culture to birth control backlash, she mentions it all—backed by deep research, sharp interviews, and just enough unseriousness to demystify the uncanny valley of 21st-century patriarchy without doomspiraling. Gender. Power. Culture. Context. Unladylike.
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The LRB Podcast

The London Review of Books

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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. From the LRB Subscribe to the LRB: ⁠⁠https://lrb.me/subslrbpod Close Readings podcast: ⁠https://lrb.me/crlrbpod⁠ LRB Audiobooks: ⁠https://lrb.me/audiobookslrbpod⁠ Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: ⁠https://lrb.me/storelrbpod⁠ Get in touch: [email protected]
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Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis

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Radio Retropolis stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by blending vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair with EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes commentary from JR! The original broadcasts are remastered with improved sound quality, making them more immersive for today’s listeners while preserving their nostalgic charm. Plus, ORIGINAL PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES with exclusive interviews with pop icons. Retro Cool, Refreshingly New. The show’s tagline says it all: it’s not just about n ...
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Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.
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“Countdown With Keith Olbermann,” the landmark news and commentary program that reordered the world of cable news, returns as a daily podcast. Olbermann’s daily news-driven mix will include his trademark “Special Comment” political analysis, the tongue-in-cheek “Worst Persons In The World” segment, and his timeless readings from the works of the immortal James Thurber. The man who turned SportsCenter into a cultural phenomenon will broaden the content to include a daily sports segment, a dai ...
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Slate Daily Feed

Slate Podcasts

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The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
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The Emily Show

Baker Media, LLC.

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Get ready for some legal drama and a whole lot of sass on The Emily Show, hosted by none other than the internet's favorite legal analyst, Emily D Baker. With over 17 years of experience as a lawyer and former LA Deputy District Attorney, Emily gives you the lowdown on the hottest legal stories everyone is talking about. Her unique blend of smarts, sarcasm, and colorful language will have you laughing and learning at the same time. But that's not all, y'all! Emily shares her wild and hilario ...
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Duane's World

Duane Patterson

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Center-right political news, social commentary, and opinion from Duane ‘Generalissimo’ Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday morning.
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All Ears English Podcast

Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan

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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you speci ...
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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
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On Tim Pool Daily News, Tim Pool breaks down the day’s biggest news stories with quick, straightforward updates. Expect sharp takes on politics, culture, and breaking news, all from an independent angle. It’s the perfect way to stay informed every weekday, without the fluff. Join live on Youtube Mondays thru Thursday from 10am - 12pm ET at: https://www.youtube.com/@TimcastNews
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City Journal Audio

Manhattan Institute

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City Journal is America's premier source of insightful policy analysis, sophisticated cultural commentary, and bold investigations that legacy journalists are too timid to touch. From incisive interviews to lively panel discussions, our podcasts extend CJ's trademark rigor and wit beyond the written page to the dynamic world of streaming audio. Listen today.
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After Work Drinks

Isabelle Truman & Grace O'Neill

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After Work Drinks is a cultural commentary podcast hosted by freelance journalists and former magazine editors Isabelle Truman and Grace O'Neill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!
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Many of us wonder: are heaven and hell real? Is anyone truly at risk of eternal damnation? Here to confront those questions head-on is Steve Kang, pastor and evangelist. But Steve didn’t always follow Jesus. In his youth, he was fully immersed in the party lifestyle until a near-death experience changed everything. In that moment, he bargained with…
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TRON: Ares is the third film in the franchise, and this time flips the script: Instead of humans entering the digital world, this movie sees human-shaped artificial intelligence programs entering our world. Starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Evan Peters, is TRON: Ares an upgrade from the previous movies? Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd …
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Though ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services denied their Freedom of Information Act requests, these journalists aren’t giving up without a fight—not until they get their hands on a document that outlines how much information Medicaid is sharing with ICE. Guest: Joseph Cox, cofounder of 404 Med…
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Air Date 10/10/2025 The strategy that Trump and the masterminds behind Project 2025 are following is to move as fast as possible to implement their agenda because they know perfectly well how unpopular it is and will be as time goes on. It's hard to argue that anything good will come of this but I'm going to try during my comments anyway. Be part o…
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 16:41) The Spreading Problem of Sports Betting: Sports Betting is a Massive Moral Problem, And Young Men Are Especially Vulnerable Is Sports Betting Illegal in Your State? Not if You Call It a ‘Prediction Market.’ by The New York Times (Ben Blatt a…
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Nigeria’s democracy faces a crucial test as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Professor Joash Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman, succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu. His appointment comes amid declining voter trust, allegations of manipulation, and mounting pressure for genuine electoral reform ahead of 2027. Today on Nigeria Daily, we look at “…
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Adam is joined by Robert Malley to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the long history of the peace process, in which Malley has been involved on behalf of several US administrations. They also talk about his recent book about the conflict, Tomorrow Is Yesterday, co-authored with Hussein Agha, why attempts to broker a lasting peace…
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A middle-aged sandwich clerk borrows money from the store cash register to bet on a long-shot horse race guaranteed to win. When the horse loses, the psychological trauma of being “honest” haunts him and adds a psychological twist to the story. JR comments on what desperation leads to. Plus, Charles Laughton.…
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Uncle Si’s wife, Miss Christine, relives the night she knew Si needed serious help and rushed him to the ER. True to form, Si was cracking jokes before the nurses even hooked him up to an IV. Si calls her a cougar since she’s older than him and “has claws,” but Christine sets the record straight on that story. Together they dish out the marriage an…
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Can you imagine how much better The Lord Of The Rings trilogy or the Harry Potter series would be if I, Lord Klavan, were the protagonist? I'll show you how much better they would be in this video. - - - Today's Sponsor: ExpressVPN - Go to https://expressvpn.com/andrewklavanshow and find out how you can get 4 months of ExpressVPN free! - - - Privac…
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the extremely consequential new Supreme Court term beginning this week, the facts on the ground and the legal questions at play behind Trump’s escalating deployments of troops to US cities, and the likely legal defeat of state bans on conversion therapy. For this week’s Slate Plus bo…
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What does it mean for American media when someone like Bari Weiss is tapped to lead one of the country’s legacy news outlets? Rafael Mangual, Jesse Arm, Carolyn Gorman, and Kerry Soropoulos analyze Paramount’s acquisition of The Free Press and the appointment of Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The panel explores Weiss’s track record of challe…
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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ⁨@TheEmilyDBaker⁩ YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xJUJNoRx2DU Join us as we dive into the dramatic second part of the Cardi B trial, where unexpected twists and courtroom confrontations take center stage. The other two eye witnesses took the stand. Tierra Malcolm, the front desk receptionist at the do…
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We must not hope for the best while expecting the worst today; today is a day to celebrate while cautiously looking forward. Jonathan Schanzer joins us to talk about the terms of the deal that will bring the Israeli hostages home while ensuring Israel retains military options and territory in Gaza—a better deal for Israel than most of us ever expec…
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ICE needs more agents to meet Trump’s promised deportation numbers. But is loosening standards and shortening training time to get more agents on the street a good idea, when ICE’s work is becoming more controversial, confrontational, and dangerous? Guest: Robert Klemko, Washington Post reporter covering policing and criminal justice reform. Want m…
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On this episode: Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth joins Zak Rosen and Elizabeth Newcamp to debate wedding ceremony etiquette. A listener’s kid is the flower girl at a friend’s wedding. But now it turns out the flower girl is NOT invited to the wedding reception. Is this fair? They dig into whether kids make a wedding better, logistics, and more. B…
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the White House announcement of an agreement between Israel and Hamas on first stage of peace treaty, the big questions raised by the government shutdown, the naming of Bari Weiss as editor in chief at CBS, …
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Professional English Level 2 is now open for enrollment and this week only, you save $100 off the normal price. Get ready for your next high-stakes moment in your career by developing executive-level English. Offer ends Sunday 10/11 at midnight. Go here to enroll now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The appointment of a new Chairman for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again stirred public debate. While the law empowers the President to nominate and the Senate to confirm, concerns linger about political influence, transparency, and the independence of the electoral body. As questions mount about whether the p…
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SEASON 4 EPISODE 23: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Here we go again. Trump is talking about his own mortality or career mortality or heaven or all of the above… AGAIN at the same time he’s talking about declaring insurrections and jailing more political opponents, like Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker and any one…
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On today’s show, Josh Hammer responds directly to Candace Owens’ defamatory attack on him—including her outrageous allegation that he somehow had foreknowledge of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Josh exposes the sheer insanity of her claims, points out the malicious timing of her smear while he was offline for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, and lays b…
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Bjorn Lomborg, author of "False Alarm" and "Best Things First," joins me for a fact-based discussion about the actual–and manageable–long-term effects of climate change. His insights are a breath of fresh air compared to the hysteria coming from the left. - - - Today's Sponsor: PolicyGenius - Head to https://policygenius.com/KLAVAN to compare free …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit femchaospod.substack.com Kat and Phoebe discuss the fallout from the acquisition of the Free Press, including an epidemic of Bari Weiss derangement syndrome and Kat’s betrothal to the reanimated corpse of Dan Rather Walter Cronkite. (Sorry, Dan!) Then: a great new novel, the plight of th…
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Eliana Johnson joins the podcast today to talk about the unprecedented attack-dog performance on Tuesday in a Senate hearing by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who decided to treat her oversight committee as though they were enemies whom she had every right to attack in personal terms. Is this a new model going forward? And what's this with the idea th…
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This week on Nymphet Alumni, Biz is joined by journalist and author Marisa Meltzer to talk about her new book It Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane Birkin — the first comprehensive biography of the actress, singer and myth-muse. The two get into the making of Birkin’s image and the unseen real life behind it, plus how aging, style and selfhood inter…
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It's nearly eighteen years since Amanda Knox was arrested on suspicion of murdering her housemate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, and more than ten since she was finally exonerated of the crime. She has just written her second book, Free, which, as Jessica Olin wrote recently in the LRB, ‘chronicles her attempt to adjust to life after prison’. On this…
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It’s clear President Trump wants to send troops to Portland, Oregon. But it’s not clear why—especially to people who live there. Guests: Isaac Stanley-Becker, staff writer for The Atlantic. Elizabeth Lopatto, senior reporter at The Verge. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and acro…
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Kate Lindsay and Candice Lim wade through the negative reactions to Taylor Swift’s album The Life of a Showgirl. From outdated meme references to clunky shots at other female artists, Swift’s album indicates an oddly distant relationship with the internet. However, is she a devious online mastermind or a blundering millennial? Plus, why it’s import…
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Earlier this year, a tweet went out from the official account of the Democratic Party, tagging the Trump advisor Stephen Miller. It was an image of what appeared to be a simple hotel room chair. But for those in the know, it was much more than that: It was a “cuck chair,” an online meme straight out of a popular genre of hardcore pornography in whi…
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Kano State has deployed the first batch of 380 marshals to tackle the growing menace of phone theft across the state. The move follows months of public complaints about rising cases of phone snatching, especially in crowded areas such as markets, bus stops, and junctions. But as the new marshals hit the streets, many are asking will this strategy r…
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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS oral arguments hearing on so-called ‘conversion therapy’ case from Colorado, an egregious ruling lessening a federal sentence for Justice Kavanaugh’s would-be killer because the man claims a transgend…
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