Best Patriot Conceptions Podcasts (2025)

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“There’s a horse loose in a hospital”: What John Mulaney gets right about (non-)political comedy 54:08

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Could a stand-up routine ever rise to the level of “art” — the kind of performance that rewards multiple viewings, whose humour grows and deepens, which contains subtleties waiting to be discovered? A sketch certainly can. Just think of Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First?” from 1944, or the trial of Ravelli in the Marx Brothers’ Duck Soup from 1…

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What is “content” doing to our sense of value? 53:22

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In a digital age, it’s all about “content”. The post or tweet or reel or video or pod is nothing without something in it that permits it to be shared, to circulate, to attract attention, to promote engagement. What matters is the fact of circulation, not the usefulness or accuracy or beauty of what is circulating. In other words, “content” is gener…

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Can the cinematic genius of “Jaws” overcome its problematic legacy? 53:34

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As soon as it was published in February 1974, Peter Benchley’s novel “Jaws” was a sensation and remained on the New York Times best-seller list for over ten months. It continued to loom large in the public consciousness when, just 16 months after its publication, a 27-year-old Steven Spielberg adapted it for the big screen. While “Jaws” was the thi…

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Synergy Leadership Podcast | EP 38: The Business of Impact 47:26

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In this inspiring episode of the Synergy Leadership Podcast host Karen R. Jenkins- President & CEO of KRJ Consulting talks with Shelby M. Scales former Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) for the U.S. Department of Transportation, currently Vice President, Strategic Alliances at HMSHost about what it truly…

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Uncharted Waters, Unprecedented Times: Will Your Hard-won Civil Liberties be Lost? The Trump DOJ Green-lights Police Brutality. The Push to Pardon George Floyd's Killer. Will America's Experiment in ... 1:11:05

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Welcome to this educational and explosive, brand-new edition of Light ‘Em Up! Share us with a friend! We are now being actively downloaded in 131 countries! We continue our intense focus on how the Rule of law and democracy are being endangered. Democracy hangs in the balance and is under constant daily attack — threatened on every front. What bett…

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Israel/Iran: What are the ethical and legal limits of self-defence? 53:35

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On 12 June, Israel initiated a devastating series of strikes on Iran — the goal of which was evidently to diminish the nation’s increasingly problematic nuclear program and to “decapitate” the nation’s top military leaders and nuclear scientists. There is no doubt these attacks were meticulously planned and represent the culmination of a long-term …

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Where to now for conservative politics in Australia? 54:10

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Between 1996 and 2022, for all but a brief and tumultuous six-year hiatus, the Coalition has governed Australia. Over this period, not only did the Liberal and National parties dominate federal politics, they defined the terrain upon which the political contest itself would be fought. On any number of policy fronts — from border security and immigr…

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The moral problem of monstrous artists, with Anna Funder: Live from the Sydney Writers’ Festival 53:44

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It is a problem many people increasingly feel they can neither avoid nor ignore: we could characterise it as the problem of loving the art, but being unsettled by the behaviour or the beliefs of the artist who created it. This is a perfectly serviceable way of grasping the outline of the matter, but, on further reflection, it fails to get to its he…

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"An Ignorant People Can Never Remain a Free People" The Attack on the "Great Writ" Habeas Corpus, Due Process, the Rule of Law & Democracy by the Trump Administration. Are we on a Collision Course with ... 1:04:16

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Welcome to this explosive edition of Light ‘Em Up! In these critical and delicate times that we find ourselves in — democracy is in clear and present danger. As nothing feels certain or safe and everything appears to be in “transition” we interrogate and examine the Trump Administration and its efforts to suspend the “great writ” of Habeas corpus. …

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“Progressive patriotism” — is it an idea whose time has come? 54:14

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Fresh from a commanding victory at the federal election, Anthony Albanese began to bundle his campaign policy offerings together in a new package — not just to give these political commitments a kind of internal coherence, but also to stake out what could be distinctive about his premiership as a whole. The term he reached for to sum it all up is “…

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Purpose, Patriotism, & Paving The Way 26:57

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Major General Patricia Wallace shares her extraordinary 38-year military journey and insights on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and maintaining perspective during challenging times. • The importance of separating your title from your identity – "Major general is what I do, not who I am" • How transformational leadership means keeping…

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Why is our response to humanitarian crises so complicated — and inconsistent? 52:49

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Over the last two years, many in Australia and around the world have watched in horror as Sudan, Gaza and other zones of mass violence descend into humanitarian crises of devastating proportions. And while the cause of each crisis is unique, the consequences tend to share common characteristics — for especially civilians: millions of people are dis…

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Is it only “joy” when it’s shared? 54:03

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“Joy” is a strange kind of word. It describes a feeling that we all know, but do not know exactly how to value. It’s not happiness — which can, after all, be interior, quiet and express itself as a kind of contentment — nor is it merely pleasure (even though, in many languages, “pleasure” and “joy” are etymologically related). Joy is not only more …

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"Whatsoever You Do to the Least of My Brethren, That You Do Unto Me”. Criminalizing Undocumented Immigrants. The Hatred of MAGA Towards the Foreign-born. Immigration Facts & How the GOP Strategically ... 58:47

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Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up we will explore in-depth the issues of: — The treatment of migrants & refugees — Criminal Immigration — How the radical right-wing politicized and took advantage of the death of Laken Riley when in reality they really didn’t give a single, solitary care about her — takin…

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Australian voters have spoken — do we know what they said? 54:29

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After any election, a narrative of sorts must be woven out of the disparate threads of the votes of so many individuals in so many seats. Which is to say, there has to be an act of discernment to hear what “the people” are trying to communicate — to make their will legible, as it were. Despite a relatively modest increase in Labor’s primary vote, t…

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Is disillusionment a feature of democratic politics, not a bug? 53:40

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Democracy is often lauded as a peculiarly just and effective form of government — one that enjoys the benefits that flow from twin virtues of popular engagement and political accountability. And yet the effectiveness and resilience of democratic politics depends on the trust voters have in political institutions. When those institutions are felt no…

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From Setback to Comeback 51:09

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Dr. Willie Jolley shares his transformative journey from a fired nightclub singer to becoming a Hall of Fame speaker and bestselling author, revealing how every setback can become a powerful setup for an incredible comeback. • Building resilience by avoiding panic during crisis situations • Refusing to willingly participate or commiserate in negati…

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What are we doing when we vote? 53:52

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first federal election to be held in Australia after the passage of Senator Herbert Payne’s private member’s bill, which made voting compulsory. In 1922, only 57.95 per cent of registered voters turned out. Payne’s home state of Tasmania had the poorest showing (45.93 per cent), whereas Queensland — wher…

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Tren de Aragua: The Alien Enemies Act of 1798, the "Theater" of the Trump Administration, Trumped-Up Charges, Providing Cover to Detain and Deport Without Due Process. 1:01:15

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Tonight, on this explosive, educational, investigative episode of Light ‘Em Up. We debut in 121 countries around the globe! Is that sick, or what? Tonight, we challenge you to listen and think critically as we examine in-depth the Venezuelan transnational criminal organization called: Tren de Aragua. Its origins can be traced to its foundation in 2…

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Can Australia’s federal election escape the shadow of Donald Trump? 53:56

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If there is ever a time when politicians should be able to expect a fair share of the public’s attention, it’s during an election campaign. After all, this triennial event is when they can demonstrate to the Australian public that they’ve been attentive to their aspirations and concerns for the future, and have developed a series of policies able t…

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The Exhibit Ep. 8: Actor & Jets fan Pablo Schreiber 49:04

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The illustrious actor Pablo Schreiber from The Wire, Law and Order, Orange is the New Black, The Manchurian Candidate, Skyscraper, 13 Hours in Benghazi, Den of Thieves, Halo and so much more flew in from Los Angeles to be on The Exhibit in-studio. Josina Anderson and Schreiber discuss how he became a Jets fan, to his thoughts on the team moving on …

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AI in education — is it a technology to be feared, or a tool to be taught? 58:00

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This is the second of two episodes recorded in front of a live audience as part of a special “Week with Students”, a collaboration between Radio National and ABC Education. Over a short period of time, AI has become pervasive. Immensely powerful platforms have placed artificial intelligence at our fingertips, and more than two-thirds of Australian …

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Are we on the brink of a world without books? On Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” 1:00:43

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This is the first of two episodes recorded in front of a live audience as part of a special “Week with Students”, a collaboration between Radio National and ABC Education. Of the three great dystopian novels published on either side of the Second World War — Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” (1931), George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (1949) and…

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Leadership in Challenging Times 42:30

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Charlene Keyes Bowen shares her dynamic leadership journey from military service through corporate America to entrepreneurship, revealing how personal growth and empowering others have been her guiding principles throughout her career. • Transforming perspectives by focusing on "what is this teaching me?" instead of "why is this happening to me?" •…

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The Death of Haley Cheney, a Beloved “All-American Girl”. Concerns of a Rush to Judgement from an “Investigation” that was “Phoned in" (at Best), Riddled with Indifference, Pre-Judgement and a Misogynistic ... 1:08:56

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Welcome to this explosive and investigatory episode of Light ‘Em Up. Our global audience has reached 119 countries. Spread the word! This is the story of the tragic death of an “All-American Girl” and the sloppy investigation that ensued. Out of Aubrey, Texas, we shine the antiseptic light of the truth to investigate the death of Haley Cheney, a 24…

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Ramadan: Is hope a flimsy emotion, or can it grow from devastation? 54:22

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We arrive, at last, at the end of our Ramadan series — and the second of our pair of positive responses to radical disappointment with the world. For some, hope is untrustworthy, amounting to little more than dreaming or wish-fulfilment. For others, hope can turn into kind of bad faith demand, leading to dishonest politics (in the name of being up-…

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Ramadan: Is optimism a virtue, or a form of moral evasion? 53:37

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For the last two episodes, we’ve been discussing what might be called negative or aversive responses to radical disappointment with the world — even though, as we’ve seen, both despair and fear have characteristics which commend them. In the next two episodes, we’re turning to rather more positive responses. There is little doubt that pessimism enj…

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Ramadan: Should we try to live without fear, or learn to face it together? 53:55

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Throughout the month of Ramadan, we are examining the range of emotions that arise in response to radical disappointment with the state of the world. Last week, we looked at the centripetal emotion of despair — a response that can cause us to withdraw into ourselves. This week, we turn to the centrifugal emotion of fear — which can take the form of…

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The Twisted, Perverted Concept of Qualified Immunity. A Proverbial "Get Out of Jail Free Card" for Law Enforcement. Examining its Historical Background & Original Intent. Protecting & Shielding the Bad ... 58:13

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Welcome to this probing, brand-new, fact filled episode of Light ‘Em Up. We are currently being actively downloaded in 119 countries, globally. Please spread the word with a friend regarding our podcast! Remember, we are here for you and because of you! We tackle the topics that touch your lives! We hear so much talk about the topic of Qualified Im…

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Ramadan: Is despair always detrimental, or can it give rise to hope? 54:27

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The political climate over the last six months in much of the world has been undeniably dark. It’s little wonder that so many people seem to have given in to despair. The causes of this prevailing condition are numerous — they include the ongoing death and destruction in Ukraine and Gaza, the devastating return of dead Israeli hostages, the rising …

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Are “firewalls” the best way to counteract the appeal of the far-right? 53:19

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As the results of the recent German election came in, a familiar pattern took shape. A broadly unpopular centre-left political party was voted out — due, in no small part, to its immigration policies and perceived economic failures — in favour of a centre-right party who pledged to adopt a “stronger” approach to borders and migrants, and to restore…

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How hate speech in healthcare tears at something sacred in our common life 53:03

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At a time when the Australian community seems to be so deeply divided along multiple faultlines, there was something somewhat heartening about being able to share a common outrage. That’s only word that captures the depth of public response that greeted a now infamous video in which two nurses at Bankstown Hospital seemed to express extreme anti-Is…

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Is this America? The Railroading of 14-year-old Dillon Reedy. How Your 1st Amendment Free Speech & Due Process Constitutional Rights can be Stripped from You in a Blink of an Eye. An In-depth Discussion ... 51:56

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Welcome to this super-charged, explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up. We're currently being downloaded in 119 countries. We tackle the topics that touch your lives! On this episode we examine how our First Amendment (freedom of speech) and due process rights can be stripped from us and violated in a rapid series of cascading events that ultimately put …

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The School of Sport: Bob Murphy and the centrality of connection 57:34

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In 2016, the Western Bulldogs made an improbable run to the AFL Grand Final. The seventh-place team would beat the minor premiers, the Sydney Swans, and end a six-decade drought. But their longest serving player, the erstwhile captain and heart-and-soul of the team, Bob Murphy, would not take the field. In the third round, a ruptured anterior cruci…

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Leading Through Uncertainty and Fear 27:47

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This episode examines how leaders can navigate uncertainty and fear, sharing strategies for personal and organizational growth during crises. We discuss embracing fear, prioritizing resilience, and fostering community engagement for effective leadership in challenging times. • Embracing fear as a strategic opportunity • Acknowledging the chaos in o…

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The School of Sport: Craig Fitzgibbon and the burden of responsibility 53:01

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There are few jobs in professional sports that are more important, and more unforgiving, than that of coach. Their most significant work is invisible to the fans. When things go wrong, the coach is usually the first to be blamed. When the team is enjoying success, it is the players that typically reap the accolades. Coaches can make or break a club…

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Engage, Enlighten & Empower Your Way to Synergy in 2025 54:03

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Discover the transformative power of energy in business leadership with Karen R. Jenkins, as she shares her journey through obstacles and successes. The episode explores key strategies for engaging teams, embracing innovation, and empowering individuals for a brighter entrepreneurial future. • Importance of mindset in overcoming challenges • Karen’…

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The Exhibit Ep.7: Michigan Secretary of State & new Governor candidate Jocelyn Benson 43:41

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We talked about why she chose to run, thoughts on President Trump’s executive orders, her career-long work fighting racial supremacy and voting rights from Alabama to DC, how she handles any resistance within her own race, to dealing with previous protests outside her home, to if Trump’s DEI initiatives will eventually target the NFL: “I think that…

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The School of Sport: Lydia Williams and the virtue of vulnerability 52:22

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Athletes would seem to be the embodiments of strength, discipline, autonomy, self-reliance. Of all people, we would expect them to be invulnerable to the moments of self-doubt and weakness that afflict the rest of us. And yet, particularly after serious injuries or during long periods of convalescence and rehabilitation, many athletes experience in…

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The Police & De-escalation of Aggression: What is it? Leading with Empathy, Establishing a Collaborative Relationship, with a Distressed Person in Crisis, Reserving Judgement, Actively Listening, NOT Shoot ... 1:11:03

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Happy New Year, we welcome you back to Light ‘Em Up! This is our 2nd installation of our brand-new 6th season! A double dip this month. Who’s listening to us in Mozambique? We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally! On this no holds barred, explosive, investigative, educational episode — we once again, shine the antiseptic light of…

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The School of Sport: Madison de Rozario and the importance of pride 54:05

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Within certain religious traditions, pride is a “special sin” because it involves an overestimation of one’s self — making oneself a little “god” in one’s own eyes. But Aristotle did not regard pride as such to be a vice, only its unwarranted or unmerited expressions. The important thing for Aristotle was not to seek recognition or adulation from j…

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The School of Sport: Why does sport bring out the worst in some athletes? 53:47

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Over the next five weeks, we are going to be exploring a series of profound moral dilemmas with some of Australia’s most accomplished athletes. How has their life in elite competition prepared them to wrestle with challenges so many of us have faced ourselves? Has sporting excellence succeeded in bringing out the best in them? If so, what can that …

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Exhibit Mini-Ep5: Morris Chestnut & Harold Perrineau's Bourbon Sable Launch. 9:58

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The Exhibit is 'On the Scene' at Morris Chestnut's latest venture for a mini-show for Episode 5. The actor, producer and businessman is teaming up with members of his former 'Best Man' cast--including actors Harold Perrineau and Taye Diggs--on a smooth bourbon brand called 'Sable'. So we decided to surprise him and show up at his bottle-signing to …

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The Exhibit Insider Report Ep.4: NFL GM & Coach Carousel 9:05

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Emmy and NABJ-award winning journalist and Sr. NFL Insider Josina Anderson gives her latest scoops on the coaches the Raiders are looking into, what the Cowboys are telling Mike McCarthy, when is Robert Saleh interviewing, who else the Jags are potentially adding to the staff, her thoughts on the NFL losing two first-year black head coaches and mor…

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Is Australia breaking? 53:52

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One of Australia's greatest strengths has been the remarkable diversity of its multicultural society. But is this also a potential source of weakness? In this live recording at the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, Waleed Aly and Scott Stephens, along with guest Stan Grant, explore the internal and external forces that risk undermining our sense of soci…

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The Fiery Cross: The Foundations of the KKK and the Ties That Bind with the MAGA Movement. Exposed Roots of: Anti-Immigrant-Nativism, White Supremacy, a Dark Side of Hate Crimes, Wrapped Firmly in the ... 1:17:01

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Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Welcome to Season 6 episode 1 of Light ‘Em Up! We launch 2025 with exciting news! We’re actively being downloaded in 117 countries, globally! Without fear or favor — we follow the facts wherever they lead us. We present the facts not the fiction that drive and support our theories forward! We’ll shine th…

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What's behind the mass appeal of live music events? 53:47

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It is worth reflecting, not just on what is singular about Taylor Swift at this particular cultural moment — why she attracts both the loyalty and the animus that she does — but on what it is about live music events that now draw millions of people to them.This episode was first broadcast on 18 February 2024.…

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The ethics of "Groundhog Day" 53:47

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During the pandemic, there was a sudden renewal of interest in Harold Ramis's 1993 film "Groundhog Day" — especially its bleaker aspects. But this missed its sophistication and humanity, to say nothing of its acute depiction of moral growth.This episode was first broadcast on 05 May 2024.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Exhibit Ep.3: Method Man in the Building. 1:04:30

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The multi-hyphenate rapper, actor, producer, businessman, and Jets fan Method Man joins The Exhibit, hosted by Emmy and NABJ award-winning journalist Josina Anderson to discuss his snake-bitten Jets and his perspective on headlines surrounding Jay-Z and Diddy. We also take a deeper-dive into the root of his bouts with depression, while sharing my o…

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Are we losing a sense of "the common"? 52:58

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Because our lives are increasingly tailor-made, we are constantly seeking ways of distinguishing ourselves from others. What is being lost through it all is our sense of a humanity whose inherent vulnerability to misfortune, malfeasance and violence makes us dependent on one another.This episode was first broadcast on 07 July 2024.…