Best Eric Benson Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Kinzinger on Ukraine/Russia, SignalGate, Trump 2.0, the Assault on Democracy, the Castrated GOP Congress, and More! 53:24

7h ago53:24

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Congressman Adam Kinzinger served six terms in the US House of Representatives representing Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. He served on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, and on the non-partisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol. Prior to Congress, he served in the Air Force in both O…

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CO Rep. Jason Crow on Trump 2.0, Hegseth/SignalGate, the Economy, Tariffs and Trade Wars, the Path Forward for Democrats, and Whether the MAGA Fever is Starting to Break 30:26

2d ago30:26

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He represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District and serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, on which he is the Ranking Democrat of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee. He’s a former Army Ranger and Bronze Star recipient who enlisted in the National Guard and worked …

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Andy Chambers and Gav Thorpe return to talk Zeo Genesis! 51:46

2d ago51:46

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Returning to the podcast this month are miniatures war gaming royalty, Andy Chambers and Gav Thorpe, here to talk about the imminent release of their game Zeo Genesis! Zeo Genesis s a scalable skirmish miniatures battle game of big armor suits locked in kinetic action. You may remember their last appearance on this podcast in 2023 but the game has …

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Illinois Rep. Sean Casten On the Democrats' Fight To Win Back The Working Class! 29:58

24h ago29:58

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As a scientist, clean energy entrepreneur and CEO, and now a member of Congress representing Illinois’ 6th Congressional district. Rep. Sean Casten has dedicated his life to fighting climate change. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Enviro…

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Bonus | Sea of Lies from Uncover 49:06

4d ago49:06

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A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins. Uncover: Sea of LIes is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper bag stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he…

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A body fished from the ocean and the con man behind the crime. 35:57

5d ago35:57

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Sam Mullins' latest podcast, Sea of Lies, begins with a gruesome catch pulled from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean and leads to a wild manhunt for one of the world’s most wanted criminals. Fisherman John Copik and his son Craig were hoping their day on the water would mean smooth sailing and finish with a good haul of cod. Instead, the duo from De…

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Mary Trump on Uncle Donnie's Chaos and Attack on Democracy 35:33

3d ago35:33

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Mary Trump is an American psychologist and author. Her first book, Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man (2020), sold nearly one million copies on its first day of publication. She is the author of two other New York Times bestsellers, The Reckoning, and a memoir, Who Could Ever Love You. Mary holds a PhD i…

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CT Congressman John Larson On the Attack On Social Security by Trump, Musk and DOGE 57:59

6d ago57:59

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Congressman John Larson represents Connecticut's First District. Now in his thirteenth term, he sits on the influential House Ways and Means Committee—including the Subcommittee on Trade and the Social Security Subcommittee, where he serves as the Ranking Member. Join us for this important conversation about the attack on Social Security by Trump, …

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060: Muslim Comics And Warscape Witnessing by Esra Mirze Santesso 58:03

9d ago58:03

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Esra Mirze Santesso discusses and reads from Muslim Comics And Warscape Witnessing (The Ohio University Press, 2023), which looks at the growing body of Muslim graphic narratives, and how these comics have become an increasingly potent means of visualizing a variety of Muslim perspectives and experiences. Plus music by The Discipline. https://thedi…

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Jill Schlesinger on the Economic, Tariff and Stock Market Turmoil, and, Advice for Investors! 55:20

11d ago55:20

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Jill Schlesinger is the Emmy and Gracie Award winning Business Analyst for CBS News. She appears on CBS radio and television stations nationwide covering the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign. She is a weekly guest on NPR’s “Here and Now” and writes the nationally syndicated column “Jill on Money”. She is the author o…

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The Dark Side of Gambling with Luke Loughlin & Áine Byrne 56:08

10d ago56:08

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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with Westmeath GAA star Luke Loughlin and Áine Byrne from Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre - Luke opens up about his journey through gambling, drug & alcohol addiction and the long road to recovery. From the first bet where he won big to the moment everythin…

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Bonus | Aftermath: Hunt for the Anthrax Killer 38:07

12d ago38:07

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In the wake of 9/11, anthrax-laced letters unleashed a new wave of terror across the nation. But who was behind the attacks — and why has America nearly forgotten this story? As government buildings shut down and law enforcement scrambled to track the perpetrator, the FBI launched one of the largest and most complex investigations in its history. U…

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Andrew Feinberg on Tariffs, Trade Wars, Turmoil, Musk and More! 47:27

11d ago47:27

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Andrew Feinberg has been a journalist in the nation's capital for nearly two decades and is currently the White House correspondent for The Independent, covering the executive branch, Congress, campaigns and political investigations across the United States. He was the first journalist to report on the exact timing of the unprecedented first federa…

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How the 2001 anthrax attacks changed America 36:38

13d ago36:38

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If you were alive in the fall of 2001, you probably have vivid memories of September 11th. But, what you might not remember, is that just weeks after 9/11 there was another attack on American soil. As the country mourned, envelopes containing anthrax spores were sent to national media outlets like NBC and to the offices of U.S. senators. When it wa…

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Elie Honig on Trump 2.0's Legal Cases, Due Process, the Rule of Law and the Courts 47:42

15d ago47:42

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Elie Honig is an attorney and CNN senior legal analyst and the bestselling author of Hatchet Man and last year's Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It. He’s a former assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of New York. He also hosts podcasts, writes for CAFE, Vox Media and writes a weekly column for New York Magazine.…

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059: The Mad, Mad Murders Of Marigold Way by Raymond Benson 42:36

16d ago42:36

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Raymond Benson discusses and reads from The Mad, Mad Murders Of Marigold Way (Beaufort Books, 2022), a comic mystery in the vein of the Coen Brothers thrillers, set in the strange setting of the American suburbs, in the even stranger period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus music by Raymond Benson. https://raymondbenson.com/ [email protected]…

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Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald on his New Documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN AND YOKO 37:32

16d ago37:32

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Kevin Macdonald is a Scottish born filmmaker who’s worked across feature films, documentary and television over the last 25 years. His best known films include: ONE DAY IN SEPTEMBER, (Oscar win for Best Documentary, 2000) TOUCHING THE VOID, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND, LIFE IN A DAY, MARLEY, WHITNEY, THE MAURITANIAN, and his new film, ONE TO ONE: JOH…

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David Enrich on Trump 2.0 and His New book "Murdcer the Truth" About the Attacks on the Media 39:10

18d ago39:10

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David Enrich is the Business Investigations Editor at the New York Times and the bestselling author of “Dark Towers and Servants of the Damned”. The winner of numerous journalism awards, he previously was an editor and reporter at the Wall Street Journal. His first book, “The Spider Network: How a Math Genius and Gang of Scheming Bankers Pulled Off…

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Andrew Tate got rich selling misogyny. Now he's fighting human trafficking charges. 47:09

20d ago47:09

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Although there are plenty of disturbing personalities on social media, few are as vicious, and as influential, as Andrew Tate. Tate, who began his career as a professional kickboxer, rose to prominence in the late 2010s as a social media influencer and self-described misogynist. On TikTok, his videos have been viewed billions of times, mostly by yo…

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Victoria Nourse on Trump 2.0, Congress and the Assault on the Rule of Law and Democracy 30:38

18d ago30:38

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Victoria Nourse is the Whitworth Professor of Law at Georgetown. She teaches and writes about Congress and the separation of powers. She has worked in the White House for former Vice-President Biden as his chief counsel, and in the Congress, DOJ, and in private practice. Join us for this compelling chat about Trump 2.0, the role of Congress, and th…

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Andrew Weissmann on the Status of Trump 2.0's Legal Cases 48:06

22d ago48:06

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Andrew Weissmann is the co-host of the popular podcast Prosecuting Donald Trump and is a frequent legal analyst for NBC/MSNBC. He serves on the board of Just Security and writes frequently for it, as well as The New York Times, The Atlantic, & The Washington Post. From 2017-2019 Andrew served as a lead prosecutor in Robert S. Mueller’s Special Coun…

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Liza Treyger On Her Netflix Comedy Special, Doing Stand-Up in the Age of 'Woke', And More! 55:46

23d ago55:46

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Liza Treyger is an actress, comedian, and podcaster. She’s been named one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch,” Rolling Stone’s “Ten Comics to Watch,” and Comedy Central’s “Comics to Watch”, and her first ever hour-long comedy special entitled “Night Owl” just dropped on Netflix. She recently wrapped production on season two of Netflix’s critical…

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058: Reno’s Big Gamble: Image And Reputation In The Biggest Little City by Alicia Barber 57:28

23d ago57:28

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Alicia Barber discusses and reads from Reno’s Big Gamble: Image And Reputation In The Biggest Little City (University Press Of Kansas, 2008), which explores the history of this Northern Nevada city, and the unique push-and-pull between urban identity, civic pride, nonconformist reputation, and economic growth. https://aliciambarber.com/ abookandits…

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Michael Ian Black On Comedy, Acting, Trump 2.0, CNN's "Have I Got News For You" & More! 40:14

26d ago40:14

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Michael Ian Black is an actor, writer, and comedian who began his career with the legendary sketch comedy troupe, The State. He then went on to co-create several television shows, including Viva Variety, Stella, and Michael & Michael Have Issues. His other tv credits include Ed, Another Period, The Jim Gaffigan Show, and the Wet Hot American Summer…

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The Menendez brothers murdered their parents. Could they walk free? 35:55

27d ago35:55

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In 1989, on a quiet night in Beverly Hills California, Jose and Kitty Menendez were gunned down in their living room. At first, police thought Jose – a hotshot entertainment executive – had been involved in some shady business dealings. But it wasn’t long before we learned what really happened: Jose and Kitty had been murdered by their own sons. Th…

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Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 6:06

27d ago6:06

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Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to brin…

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Lindsey Boylan On Former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sexual Harrassment and Abuse of Power 58:06

29d ago58:06

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Lindsey Boylan has spent her career in urban planning and public service. She is the former Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Housing for New York and served as Special Advisor to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. She was the first woman to come forward with accusations about Cuomo’s abuse of women and his related abuses of power. An unapol…

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057: Bull Rider by Suzanne Morgan Williams 38:25

1M ago38:25

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Suzanne Morgan Williams discusses and reads from her YA/middle grade novel, Bull Rider (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2009), in which fourteen-year-old Cam O’Mara must face the fears of riding bulls and having to reforge a relationship with his war-wounded older brother. https://suzannemorganwilliams.com/ [email protected] Bluesky:@abookan…

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Sabrina Singh on 'SignalGate', the Worst National Security Fiasco In Decades 22:49

1M ago22:49

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Sabrina Singh is a veteran strategist with 15 years of experience advising national leaders on crisis communications, strategic messaging, and policy issues. In addition to frequently appearing on international and national broadcast TV and digital platforms, she’s advised senior leaders at all levels of government, including Members of the U.S. Ho…

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Amanda Litman Wants You to Stay Positive, Stay Engaged, and Run For Office! 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Amanda Litman is the co-founder and President of Run for Something, a national organization that recruits and supports young, diverse progressives running for local office. She's also the author of the book, “Run for Something: A Real Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself,” and previously hosted two podcasts, “Run for Something: The Podcast” and…

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S5Ep3: From Ballymun to the Big Stage with Willa White & Eric Lalor 59:27

1M ago59:27

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In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O’Callaghan sits down with two legends of Irish comedy—Eric Lalor and Willa White—for a chat filled with laughter, resilience, and a few unexpected turns. From growing up in Ballymun to making audiences roar with laughter, Eric and Willa share their journeys from very different earl…

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Jocelyn Benson on Standing Up to Trump; Defending the Constitution; Running for Governor; and Her New Book! 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State and is running to be the next governor of the state in its 2026 election. She has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Her work overseeing Michigan’s 2020 and 2022 general elections earned her national recognition, including the John F…

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A bomb kills four at a Paris synagogue. Did police arrest the wrong guy? 40:08

1M ago40:08

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On Oct. 3, 1980, a bomb exploded outside the Rue Copernic synagogue in Paris, killing four people and injuring 46. The attack sparked outrage and protests against anti-semitic violence. But as weeks turned to years, the investigation went nowhere. Finally, French investigators named Hassan Diab, a Lebanese-Canadian professor, as its main suspect. 2…

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Jim Acosta on Trump 2.0, Musk and DOGE, and the fate of the Media 1:07:33

1M ago1:07:33

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Jim Acosta is an award-winning broadcast journalist, with 25 years of experience in network television news, at CNN and CBS News. Perhaps best-known for his time as the Chief White House Correspondent for CNN, he has covered six straight presidential elections at the network level. He’s also as an anchor and reporter covering some of the biggest ne…

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056: Naked City by Eric Drooker 1:05:44

1M ago1:05:44

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Eric Drooker discusses his graphic novel Naked City (Dark Horse Books, 2024), which follows a painted, a musician, and a dancer, as they ponder – and experience! – what it means to be an artist in the big city, and in the 21st century. https://www.drooker.com/ [email protected] Bluesky:@abookanditsauthor.bsky.social Twitter: @it_author In…

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Pop Star Daniel Seavey chats with The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric 30:32

1M ago30:32

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Hear the adventures of an international sensation, Daniel Seavey as he shares his life with The Roula & Ryan Show with Eric Website 🌐: https://www.krbe.com/ Instagram: 104.1 KRBE (@krbe) https://www.instagram.com/krbe/?hl=en Facebook: 104.1 KRBE https://www.facebook.com/1041KRBE/ TikTok: @KRBE https://www.tiktok.com/@104krbe Twitter: 104.1 KRBE (@k…

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Kara Swisher on Trump, Musk, the Tech Broligarchs, Schumer and more! 28:18

1M ago28:18

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Kara Swisher is the host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher, and the co host of the Pivot podcast with Scott Galloway. Both are distributed by New York Magazine. Kara co-founded and was the editor-at-large of Recode, host of the Recode Decode podcast, and co-executive producer of the Code Conference. She was a former contributing opinion writer fo…

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An Interview with Kelsey Canaga of Found Family Adventurecrafts 48:32

1M ago48:32

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This month I was pleased to welcome my new friend and fellow Union Member, Kelsey Canaga as our podcast guest! Kelsey and I met earlier this year at OrcaCon where she was representing her company, Found Family Adventurecrafts. I was really taken with the unique and joyful sculpts she produces and her enthusiasm for the quirkier corners of tabletop …

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Leaving Neverland: The case against Michael Jackson 38:54

1M ago38:54

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Michael Jackson might be the most famous pop star of all time. With more than 500 million records sold, it’s hard to overstate his impact on popular culture, and on the generation of fans who grew up with his music. His strange personal life became part of his mystique. He occasionally slept in an oxygen chamber, and he collected exotic animals, in…

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Brooke Harrington on the Trump Broligarchy 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

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Brooke Harrington is Professor of Economic Sociology at Dartmouth College. Her most recent book, Offshore: Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism, which the Financial Times named one of the Best Books of 2024, and the New Yorker highlighted it among the “Political Books That Help Us Make Sense of 2024.” Harrington’s previous book on offshore financ…

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Gay Valimont on Her Special Election Campaign For FL-1 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Gay Valimont is the Democrat candidate in the April 1st special election in Florida’s 1st Congressional District. She’s a gun violence prevention activist with a prior career in sports medicine. In 2012 she joined Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America, rising from full-time grassroots activist to Florida State Lead. Gay has suffered unfathomab…

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Chris Matthews on Trump 2.0; Musk/DOGE, Republican Buyers' Remorse; the Midterms & More! 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Chris Matthews is a journalist and political commentator, columnist, author, television host and professor. His 15 years in politics and government includes speechwriter for president Jimmy Carter. Administrative assistant to House Speaker Tip O’Neil. Columnist for the San Francisco chronicle. Syndicated columnist and Washington bureau chief for SF…

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Housing Crisis: When Your “Landlord” is a Murderer 31:49

2M ago31:49

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In the summer of 2021, Tabatha Pope and her boyfriend were living out of a cheap motel, struggling to make ends meet. Then, she found an affordable apartment just outside downtown Houston, and it seemed like her luck was finally turning around. But when she moved in, something wasn’t right. There were buckets on the floor filled with a thick, red s…

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Skye Perryman on Democracy Forward's Trump Litigation 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman is in THE BACK ROOM discussing her organization’s litigation against the overreach of the Trump administration in various critical cases relating to DOGE’s unlawful spending cuts, DEI, USAID, immigration and ICE raids, and the successes being achieved in the courts. Don’t miss this very important an…

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Josh Weil on His Special Election Campaign For FL-6 23:53

2M ago23:53

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Joshua Weil is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Florida’s 6th Congressional District. On April 1st he'll be facing Trump-endorsed State Senator Randy Fine in a special election to fill the seat vacated by Mike Waltz, who was selected by Trump to serve as National Security Advisor. Josh is a public educator and a single dad of two boys. He’s w…

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S5Ep2: From Underdogs to World Contenders: Alan Quinlan & Junior B Things on Irish Rugby’s Rise to Glory 52:15

2M ago52:15

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Irish rugby has gone from empty stands to packed stadiums in just a few decades. But how did it happen? In this episode of Under Construction, former Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan and sports presenter Junior B join Donncha O’Callaghan to break down the key moments that changed everything. From the amateur days of Jaffa Cakes and Coke befo…

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Adrienne Elrod on Trump, Musk/DOGE, Republican Voter Backlash and the attacks on Zelenskyy 27:34

2M ago27:34

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Adrienne Elrod is a political strategist, government affairs expert and communicator with over 25 years of experience working on Capitol Hill, the executive branch and advising corporate, political and non-profit organizations. She most recently served as Sr. Advisor and Sr Spokesperson to Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. She h…

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30 bank robberies in a year: Tony Hathaway’s legendary crime spree. 46:47

2M ago46:47

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In real life, bank robberies are not nearly as sexy and dramatic as the movies make them out to be. They're usually poorly planned acts of desperation. Tony Hathaway was desperate, but he was smart. By the time he was caught - he'd pulled off thirty robberies in just over a year. This week on Crime Story, Josh Dean from the podcast, Hooked, explore…

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