Best Dat Nation Live Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS: The truth about genetic engineering, society getting meaner (?) and a 1,000-member rock band 33:12

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This week, we’re tackling three questions. The first question: How much can humans actually be genetically engineered? The second question: Are people kinder or meaner than they were 20 years ago? And the third… do you want to jam with a 1,000-person rock band? You might have a chance to in January. Featuring audio from KCBS' Bay Area All Local, WC…

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Full Show 11/14/2025: If Bigfoot cracks a beer in the woods and nobody hears it, does it make a sound? 1:44:13

21h ago1:44:13

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It's way past time for Scoot to bro it out in the woods; We're asking the hard questions: Is Bigfoot real? Dr Zeb: Are your values in alignment with how you are living your life? At long last, a good excuse for NOLA actors to drink and judge each other; A spin around the big football games this weekend…

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Hour 3: Did you know there's a Grand Canyon in Mississippi? (Well, sort of) 33:10

22h ago33:10

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Rudy calls in with a pro tip for Ian's trip to Foxworth, plus Alan Smason is relaunching the Crescent City Theater Awards

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At long last, a good excuse for NOLA actors to drink and judge each other 7:13

22h ago7:13

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Theater critic Alan Smason is bringing back an annual awards show to recognize excellence in New Orleans' busy performance community. Behold, the first annual Crescent City Theater Awards!

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Hour 2: Dr Zeb wants you to live values in alignment with your life 35:26

22h ago35:26

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This is a really powerful conversation, especially if you are facing doubt or uncertainty in your life. Dr. Zeb Tally III will bring his Self-Awareness Tour to the Ambiance Event Hall for a live event tomorrow titled “The Power of Honesty.”

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Hour 1: The woods are lovely, dark and deep and I have empty cans to shoot 35:33

23h ago35:33

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Ian is headed out to a cabin in the woods with the boys to cut up. Maybe they'll encounter Bigfoot out there too?

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We're asking the hard questions: Is Bigfoot real? 9:24

23h ago9:24

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"Louisiana Great Outdoors" host Don Dubuc is the only person to ask about these "credible" Bigfoot sightings in Centre County, Pennsylvania

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It's way past time for Scoot to bro it out in the woods 9:36

23h ago9:36

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Ian's headed to Foxworth, MS with the boys to shoot some guns and crush some Millers Lite - Scoot has no idea what any of that is like and it shows

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BONUS: New report on Trump's crypto wealth raises questions as pennies go bye-bye and retailers scramble 24:09

24h ago24:09

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Today On Deadline is talking about in with the new and out with the old as crypto comes into focus, specifically Trump's $3 billion holding that he started after winning the presidency. As for the old, pennies ended this week, which has many retailers wondering how to handle spending -- do we round up now or round down? Also, we forecast travel for…

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Full Show 11-13-2025: Between rock and a hard place 1:39:07

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Epstein emails don't indict Trump - but they strongly suggest he is lying; The Rockin 1,000 is coming to New Orleans and you NEED to be there! The Pelicans are in trouble unless the fans step up support; Cannabis industry vows to fight tooth and nail for their survival; Kevin Todd's got your sleeper pick - South Florida @ Navy…

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Hour 3: The political earthquake from Epstein emails is not nearly over 30:38

2d ago30:38

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The latest batch does not directly implicate Trump - but this wasn't the last batch. There are many more batches still to see and many questions that need answers.

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Kevin Todd's got your sleeper pick - South Florida @ Navy 9:23

2d ago9:23

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SportsBrokers.com CEO Kevin Todd is back with more tips to treat betting like a business. He's been crushing it lately and you can too

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Hour 2: This dude's got a recipe for rock and roll 34:18

2d ago34:18

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Fabio Zaffagnini has caught lightning in a bottle with his concept for a rock performance with 1,000 musicians

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The Rockin 1,000 is coming and it looks INSANELY fun 27:09

2d ago27:09

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What must it be like in the audience for a 1,000 piece rock band playing hits from Foo Fighters, Metallica, Queen and more? We'll get a chance to find out in January!

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Hour 1: Epstein emails don't indict Trump - but they strongly suggest he is lying to us 34:08

2d ago34:08

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The fallout from the new tranche of emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate don't explicitly nail Trump to his billionaire child rapist friend's crimes - but it's clear he's been really dishonest with the American people about it

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Cannabis industry vows to fight tooth and nail for their survival 10:39

2d ago10:39

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Because we live in hell, Republicans in the US Senate snuck a provision into the "reopen the government" bill that bans consumable THC products, killing a $30 billion dollar market and deleting as many as 300,000 jobs

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The Epstein Saga Continues: The Truth Is More Important Than Anything (Full Show: 11/12/2025) 1:40:11

3d ago1:40:11

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On today's show, Scoot talks about former head coach Brian Kelly suing LSU, the discontinuation of the penny, the pushback against same-sex marriage, the release of new emails that sheds more light on the Epstein files, and more.

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Your religious beliefs should never infringe on other Americans' equal rights 30:00

3d ago30:00

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This hour, Scoot continues the conversation about the pushback against same-sex-marriage, explains why he's against changing "Veterans Day" to "Victory Day", why Pelicans coach Willie Green should be fired, and more.

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Newly released emails sheds more light on the Epstein sex trafficking scandal 35:06

3d ago35:06

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This hour, Scoot talks about the release of new emails that sheds more light on the Epstein files and more on the pushback against same-sex marriage.

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Why isn't more being done to expose and punish those who create the sex trafficking market? 15:52

3d ago15:52

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Scoot talks about the release of new emails that sheds more light on the Epstein files.

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Former head coach Brian Kelly is suing LSU 35:52

3d ago35:52

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This hour, Scoot talks about former head coach Brian Kelly suing LSU, the discontinuation of the penny, and the pushback against same-sex marriage.

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BONUS: 'Trump knew about the girls:' Newly released Epstein emails draw scandal as government gets set to reopen 22:22

3d ago22:22

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The headlines today were supposed to be about Democrats and Republicans reaching an agreement about reopening the government ... And then a trove of new emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released. Among them, he wrote of President Donald Trump, “I know how dirty donald is,” and another in 2019 where he wrote "Trump knew about the girls.…

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To all our treasured veterans - we thank you and we love you: Full Show 11-11-2025 1:42:06

4d ago1:42:06

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All veterans make a sacrifice, but Vietnam vets got a particularly bad deal; An awful lot of modern Presidents never served; LSU probably just needs to pay Brian Kelly and then zip it; This Lafourche AI nude photo story is so gross; Ian's fiancé is both a Neil Diamond fan and possibly 70 years old

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This Lafourche AI nude photo story is so gross 31:56

4d ago31:56

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The end is not yet written - but so far, has justice been served for the middle school girl whose classmates were sharing AI-generated nude photos of her?

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Our long national shutdown is over 5:17

4d ago5:17

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Well, sort of. A couple more procedural hurdles but emotionally - it's over

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An awful lot of modern Presidents never served 34:27

4d ago34:27

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A suspiciously large percentage of late 20th century US Presidents managed to avoid active service in combat zones. How is that?

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Roger is chipping in to help Kermit Ruffins feed those who need the help right now 7:06

4d ago7:06

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Friend of the show Roger is helping support Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge with their project to feed SNAP beneficiaries who aren't getting their payments right now

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All veterans make a sacrifice, but Vietnam vets got a particularly bad deal 35:40

4d ago35:40

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This Veterans Day we are honoring and holding space for all those who served our country in uniform - and especially those who did not get the warm welcome they deserved

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We're moving away from hateful political debates but a few idiots just can't quit us 6:52

4d ago6:52

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The same squad of haters that did their best to make Scoot's Facebook page unbearable have followed him to Substack, because they are losers

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2-8 never felt so good! Saints are marching! Full Show 11-10-2025 1:40:58

5d ago1:40:58

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Let's relive this Saints victory while it's still fresh; Trump's tariff rebates are just part of the grift; Looks like the shutdown is shutting down - not everyone is happy; Are we really still wringing our hands about same sex marriage?

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Trump is not done harassing air traffic controllers 32:16

5d ago32:16

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President Trump has a pointed message for FAA staff who are not working for free during the government shutdown

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God loves us and wants us to be happy; SCOTUS agrees 4:02

5d ago4:02

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The Supreme Court rejected an effort by Kim Davis to overturn 2015's ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the land. Here's one caller's story that affirms what we already know - a loving God wants us to be happy the way He made us.

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Are we really still wringing our hands about same sex marriage? 32:36

5d ago32:36

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The conservative Supreme Court declined to even hear a case from Kim Davis - same-sex marriage remains the law of the land. Even so, plenty of WWL listeners were holding out hope

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Looks like the shutdown is shutting down - not everyone is happy 3:05

5d ago3:05

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8 Senate Democrats broke ranks to reach a deal to re-open the government - lots and lots of other Democrats are none too happy about it

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Who Dat Nation rejoices as Saints advance to 2-8 35:57

5d ago35:57

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It's a WHO DAT kinda Monday as the Saints soundly defeat the Carolina Panthers on their own turf

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Let's relive this Saints victory while it's still fresh 8:09

5d ago8:09

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The Saints are 2-8 baby! WE ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL

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BONUS: Comets, moon water, rats and robots 27:04

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We’re starting off today’s show up in space, then making our way back down to Earth with moon water, where we’ll have to deal with rat infested cities and robots. A full schedule! Special thanks to WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and A New Morning out of WBEN …

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It's all about personal responsibility, except when it's not: Full Show 11-7-2025 1:36:48

8d ago1:36:48

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Both sides suck, exhibit one million; Medicinal marijuana is a God-send for some people; Who is responsible when gambling goes wrong? Racist, xenophobic Halloween costumes are protected speech

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Hate them as we might, racist, xenophobic Halloween costumes are protected speech 29:53

8d ago29:53

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Bobo and her boyfriend got into hot water for an ICE agent / Mexican immigrant costume on Halloween. Tasteless, of course - but what can you really do about it?

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Who is responsible when gambling goes wrong? 34:14

8d ago34:14

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A game-fixing scandal rolls the UNO men's basketball program and leaves us wondering - exactly who is to blame when people make bad decisions about sports betting and gambling?

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Medicinal marijuana is a God-send for some people 7:13

8d ago7:13

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Amid a conversation about addiction and substance abuse, let it not be forgotten that the easy availability of some cannabis products means some Americans can be their best selves

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Both sides suck, exhibit one million 32:40

8d ago32:40

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Are any of our politicians in Congress really looking out for us? We all like to think so, but here we are limping into November with the government still shut down, flights being cancelled, and Americans missing meals

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BONUS: Will standoff in Washington become chaos in the skies? Flights cut as Trump debates whether to pull the 'nuclear option' amid GOP election losses 31:47

8d ago31:47

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There's a lot going on in government today as the FAA reduces flights amid the government shutdown and President Donald Trump urges the Senate to use 'the nuclear option' to destroy the filibuster. At the same time, the GOP has a reckoning as voters deliver victory to the Dems across the country and blame the GOP for the shutdown.…

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Nancy Pelosi announces her long-awaited retirement: Full Show 11-6-2025 1:08:19

9d ago1:08:19

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Does smoking the Devil's Lettuce make you less successful in life? You gotta be honest with your kids about your vices; A message for that one jerk on Substack

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How to lose credibility with your kids, class is now in session 33:47

9d ago33:47

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If you ever smoked pot or drank to excess, your kids expect you to be honest with them about that - so they can be honest with you

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You gotta be honest with your kids about your vices 6:26

9d ago6:26

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Scoot talks to a listener in Covington about navigating life as a single dad to a teen boy who's hooked on weed

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Does smoking the Devil's Lettuce make you less successful in life? 33:37

9d ago33:37

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek re-election last year. Democrats are losing a solid leader and Republicans are losing a great foil, but still - there seems to be a sigh of relief

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Feel more relaxed about your maybe-tumor with this one weird trick 2:44

9d ago2:44

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Ian shares a bit of absolutely unofficial medical advice that you should only follow if you want a laugh

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OUCH! Off-year "Blue wave" crashes into GOP midterm hopes: Full Show 11-5-2025 1:37:30

10d ago1:37:30

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Good luck to GOP trying to make Mamdani the face of the Democrats; Are we being too hard on Trevor Penning? Scott in Metairie flunked PoliSci but wants you to "Do your homework;" Trump seems to be taking blue wave loss in stride... sort of; Alcohol sales fading in markets with legal weed, obviously

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Trump seems to be taking blue wave loss in stride... sort of 31:14

10d ago31:14

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Trump says the fact that he was not on the ballot last night is why Republicans lost - which actually says a lot about Republican voters