Best Perilous Pursuits Podcasts (2025)

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Tymora The Next Generation Ep.22 - Punchcards 2:42:49

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Finally leaving the Mines of Nirax, the party heads back to Waterdeep with a new version of Copper and String for a day of family visits and shopping as they plan their next move in finding Lauriel Silverhand.If you like this episode, please like and subscribe to support us. Feel free to comment if you want to know more about our characters or have…

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DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Airstrikes in Somalia | American Prestige 42:26

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Our news roundups are sometimes big, but never beautiful. This week: the PKK to begin its disarmament in Turkey (1:17); Iran suspends its cooperation with the IAEA (4:30), but remains open to negotiations with the US (6:53); the debate continues on how far the war set back Iran’s nuclear program (9:18); in Gaza, a new ceasefire push (12:24) while j…

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Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Good Customer Service 59:08

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Join Mountain Murders for a discussion on this week's crime news....and a wonderful rendition of Lee Greenwood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.By Dead Air

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The Geopolitical Fight Against Huawei | Tech Won't Save Us 54:05

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Paris Marx is joined by Yangyang Cheng to discuss how Huawei became one of the most powerful companies in China and how current geopolitical narratives distract from the issues at the heart of surveillance capitalism in the US and China. Yangyang Cheng is a Research Scholar in Law and Fellow at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center. Advertising …

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S2 Ep2 - A Rough Introduction 36:52

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In our last episode our adventurers found themselves back in the museum. With no apparent means of escape and pursued by otherworldly creatures they somehow fled to the fantasy world within a painting. Our adventurers are transported to a barren desert landscape where they must fight for their lives against a trio of fiery sand snakes. This is Seas…

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How Mamdani Won—Plus, Harvard v. Trump | Start Making Sense 45:07

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The surprise victory of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic mayor primary over a well-funded establishment candidate shows that progressive politics, when pursued with discipline, vision and vigor, can win broad support. Bhaskar Sukara, President of The Nation and author of The Socialist Manifesto, has our analysis. Al…

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The Continued Assault on Gaza and the West Bank | American Prestige 1:03:05

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Derek welcomes back to the show Dalia Hatuqa, a journalist specializing in Israeli/Palestinian affairs and regional Middle East issues, to talk about the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. They recap what has been happening to Palestinians in Gaza while the world was distracted by Israel’s war with Iran, discuss the lost generations of Gazan chil…

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Gina Spann 2:11:28

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When a US Army soldier is found murdered in his Augusta, Georgia home in 1997, investigators are stunned to learn about Kevin Spann's dysfunctional marriage to Gina Spann. A dark undercurrent of infidelity, deception, and manipulation would end Kevin's life in cold blood. Gina didn't pull the trigger, but she orchestrated the murder. Mountain Murde…

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Our Fifty States of Disunion and Who Could Secede | The Nation Podcast 28:56

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The term “the nation”—as it refers to the country—has a relatively recent history in American political rhetoric. Until the Civil War, politicians more commonly used “the Union” or “the Republic.” That changed with Abraham Lincoln, who referenced “the nation” five times in his 1863 Gettysburg Address. Two years later, in July 1865, the first issue …

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The Never Trump Crowd Still Loves Mid-East Wars | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 53:47

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Over the last decade, centrist Democrats have diligent courted Never Trump Republicans, hoping that this cohort could help create a new consensus politics to oppose the MAGA coalition. From the start, this strategy seemed flawed: after all, this faction is very small and also carries a lot of baggage. In particular, neo-conservatives such as Willia…

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Iran Strikes and Ceasefire, Nato Ups Defense Budgets, Supreme Court Okays Government Trafficking Migrants | American Prestige 40:04

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Don’t forget to purchase our “Welcome to the Crusades” series before the price increases next week. Paid AP subscribers get a 25% discount, so subscribe today! Danny and Derek broadcast from an undisclosed resort location. This week: an update on the conflict with Iran, including the ceasefire (2:34), Trump’s disagreement with US intelligence asses…

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S2 Ep1 - The Grey Desert 31:05

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Phantom Nirvana is a short-form Dungeons & Dragons live-play podcast packed with action, dark fantasy, and immersive storytelling. Follow the cast of players as they face eldritch mysteries, high-stakes quests, and perilous battles under the guidance of their Dungeon Master. With shorter episodes and a focus on intense moments, this series delivers…

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Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms | Tech Won't Save Us 53:48

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On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Nitasha Tiku to discuss how AI companies are preying on users to drive engagement and how that’s repeating many of the problems we’re belatedly trying to address with social media companies at an accelerated pace. Nitasha Tiku is a technology reporter at the Washington Post. Advertising…

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The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part Two 1:31:32

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Mountain Murders brings the conclusion- The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part Two! The investigation, arrests, trials, and outcomes. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.…

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How E. Jean Carroll Beat Trump in Court—Plus, What Really Happened in the 2024 Election | Start Making Sense 36:45

11d ago36:45

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Donald Trump, found guilty of sexual assault and defamation, owes E. Jean Carroll $88 million. She explains how she beat him in court, twice, proving that he attacked her in a Bergdorf dressing room and then lied about it. Her new book is Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President. Also, the leading autopsies on the 2024 defeat of Democrats are missing…

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Phandelver & Below Ep.20 - The King's Quarters 2:38:31

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The party encounters a massive old battle-worn bugbear, King Grol of Cragmaw Castle.If you like this episode, please like and subscribe to support us. Feel free to comment if you want to know more about our characters or have any suggestions. You can also visit us at www.perilouspursuits.com for more streaming options and links to all our other adv…

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Tracking Think Tanks w/ Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout | American Prestige 54:33

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Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout from the Quincy Institute join the program to talk about their Think Tank Funding Tracker, a repository that tracks funding from foreign governments, the U.S. government, and Pentagon contractors to the top 50 think tanks in the United States over the past five years. The group discusses think tanks’ role in the…

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The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part One 1:20:10

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Laura Jean Ackerson was a vibrant 27-year-old single mother whose life was unraveling in 2011. Having escaped an abusive marriage with musician Grant Hayes, she won a contentious custody battle for their two children. Then Laura vanished without a trace after going to pick up her boys. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan www.mo…

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Greater America and the Victims of Its Ambition | The Nation Podcast 40:55

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On a recent trip to El Salvador, writer Viet Thanh Nguyen noticed striking parallels between the small Central American nation and his own country of origin, Vietnam. Both endured the atrocities of war, each fueled by anti-communist U.S. intervention. And both conflicts—the Vietnam War and El Salvador’s civil war—triggered refugee and migrant crise…

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The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets & More 1:00:27

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Mountain Murders examines the three-part docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, now streaming on Peacock. The family of Rex Heurrmann speaks out for the first time. There are also updates in the Karen Read trial, the Bryan Kohberger case, and an arrest in the Suzanne Mayhew murder. Hosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.co…

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Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 39:03

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Donald Trump has betrayed his promise to be a pro-peace president. Prodded by Washington hawks and the Israeli government, he has green-lit Israel’s attack on Iran, which the Untied States might soon join directly. A new Middle Eastern war would be a catastrophe. In order to stop it, Democrats will need to recover the anti-war politics that they ad…

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Israel-Iran War, Russia Strikes Kyiv, Trump Expands Travel Ban | American Prestige 47:37

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No ChatGPT here—our em dashes are organic. This week: in the Iran-Israel war, an update on the casualties and targets (1:52), US involvement remains in question (7:45), Ayatollah Khamenei refuses to surrender (14:47), and US and Israeli intelligence agencies disagree over “evidence” of Iran pursuing a nuclear weapon (18:14); Trump quits the G7 summ…

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Brazil's Battle to Rein In Big Tech | Tech Won't Save Us 57:52

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On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Laís Martins to discuss the recent enforcement measures against tech companies like X and Rumble in Brazil, how the country is grappling with the overreach of US tech companies, and the wider discussion about tech policy in Brazil. Laís Martins is a technology reporter at The Intercept …

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Lessons of "No Kings"—Plus, Stopping the Medicaid Cuts | Start Making Sense 37:40

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Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protests, with 5 million people at 2100 events, was the largest single day of protest in American history. Leah Greenberg of Indivisible will talk about how the event was organized, and what comes next. Also: The Medicaid cuts provide a lifetime opportunity for us to reach the 70 million people who did not vote and the 60 per …

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Welcome to the Crusades, Episode 1: Rome, 1095 | American Prestige 1:16:06

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And now for something a little different: American Prestige has released the first two episodes of their standalone miniseries with the crew from ⁠We're Not So Different⁠⁠⁠. Get the rest of the episodes ⁠here⁠. Our journey through the First Crusade starts where the Crusaders themselves did: in western Europe with Pope Urban II and the Council of Cl…

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The Stockdale Family Murders 1:06:25

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In this chilling episode, we travel to the quiet town of Bolivar, Ohio, where the picture-perfect image of the Stockdale family—a devout, musically gifted clan known from Wife Swap—shattered in an instant.What happened inside the walls of a home ruled by faith, strict rules, and isolation from modern society? Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts …

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How Cargo Ships Explain the World | The Nation Podcast 26:38

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A hotel for Thatcher’s fallen soldiers in the Falkland Islands. A hospital for Rikers inmates. A home for workers in the offshore fossil fuel industry. These are just a few of the past lives of “Jascon 27” – a Scandinavian ship that is the subject of writer Ian Kumekawa’s new book, Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge. The Ves…

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Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Drug Culture | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 42:42

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Both The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have reported that Elon Musk, currently trying to mend a feud with his quondam political ally Donald Trump, is a heavy user of mind alternating substances ranging from Ketamine to LSD to mushrooms to cocaine. While this story has been treated as one about the foibles of one increasingly erratic po…

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Varmints and Mules 43:10

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Varmints at the bar, slow speed Excavator chases, falling sharks, and more on this week's recap of crime news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.By Dead Air

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Tymora The Next Generation Ep.21 - Family Bonds 2:49:46

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Nirax tries to come to terms with his relationship with his son Copper as he tries to resurrect him from death.If you like this episode, please like and subscribe to support us. Feel free to comment if you want to know more about our characters or have any suggestions. You can also visit us at www.perilouspursuits.com for more streaming options and…

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Tensions Rise with Iran, Sudan-Libya Border Clashes, Trump Creating Office of Remigration | American Prestige 37:43

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NOTE: This episode was recorded before Israel's attack on Iran. Danny and Derek are everyday people who still believe in you. This week: the AUKUS security partnership is under review at the Pentagon (1:47); the IAEA rebukes Iran, nuclear negotiations are going nowhere, and Trump is evacuating nonessential personnel from the Middle East (5:14); in …

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We All Suffer from OpenAI’s Pursuit of Scale | Tech Won't Save Us 51:18

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Paris Marx is joined by Karen Hao to discuss how Sam Altman’s goal of scale at all costs has spawned a new empire founded on exploitation of people and the environment, resulting in not only the loss of valuable research into more inventive AI systems, but also exacerbated data privacy issues, intellectual property erosion, and the perpetuation of …

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Saturday’s "No Kings" Day of Defiance, plus Report from LA | Start Making Sense 38:17

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With tanks rolling down the street in DC on Saturday and troops being deployed to LA, it’s never been more important to come together in nonviolent action to exercise our First Amendment right to peaceful protest. That’s what the organization Indivisible says about Saturday’s National Day of Defiance – the nationwide “No Kings” protests. Ezra Levin…

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Phandelver & Below Ep.19 - Cragmaw Castle 2:32:04

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The party climbs further into the misty mountains searching for Cragmaw Castle and their friend Gundren Rockseeker.If you like this episode, please like and subscribe to support us. Feel free to comment if you want to know more about our characters or have any suggestions. You can also visit us at www.perilouspursuits.com for more streaming options…

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Jocelyn Earnest 1:36:40

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In December 2007, 38-year-old Jocelyn Earnest was found dead inside her Forest, Virginia home. A suicide note was found on the floor near the body, but something about the scene felt suspect from the start. As investigators dug deeper, they found a tangled web of secrets, a contentious divorce, and an estranged husband with mounting financial troub…

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How the Low Culture of 1999 Predicted Modern America | American Prestige 54:21

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In this week’s episode, Danny speaks with journalist Ross Benes about his book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. They discuss the connection between the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and “trash culture”, what makes the instantiation of reality TV in 1999 unique and how early reality shows foreshadowed …

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Will New Jersey and Virginia Send Trump a Message? | The Nation Podcast 39:30

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Across the country, Democratic leaders and voters are beginning to push back against Trump’s cruelty and chaos. Some are cautiously optimistic that a few key state races could serve as a crucial odd-year referendum—with major implications for voters, donors, and even Republican politicians who may reconsider their allegiances after significant MAGA…

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Icewind Dale Rime of the Frostmaiden Ep.58 - The Frozen Fight 2:15:20

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The battle with the Frostmaiden on the frozen tundra of the Island of Solstice comes to a conclusion as the party pushes themselves beyond their limits.If you like this episode, please like and subscribe to support us. Feel free to comment if you want to know more about our characters or have any suggestions. You can also visit us at www.perilouspu…

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Ukraine Drone Attack, Gaza Aid Center Massacres, IAEA Suggests “Secret Nuclear Activities” in Iran | American Prestige 44:08

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We’re sorry to say that we’re professionals, and Danny and Derek’s falling out will be behind closed doors. In this week’s news: in Russia-Ukraine, Ukraine launches a massive drone strike and bombs several bridges (0:41), peace talks in Istanbul make little progress (5:43), and Donald Trump speaks to Vladimir Putin (7:51); in Israel-Palestine, more…

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Rage Against the Bagpiper 57:53

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Our weekly crime news recap. A Texas lady freaks out over bagpipes and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.By Dead Air

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The New Military-Industrial Complex | Tech Won't Save Us 57:06

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Paris Marx is joined by Sam Biddle to discuss how Silicon Valley is shamelessly courting government military contracts, using tactics to silence employee dissent and normalize the situation to the public, and what it all means for the future of military geopolitics. Sam Biddle is a senior technology reporter at The Intercept. Advertising Inquiries:…

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The 2025 Vote the Dems Must Win—Plus, New York in the 1960s | Start Making Sense 36:39

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Forget the midterms next year, at least for now. The fight against Trump runs through the elections this November—starting with Virginia and New Jersey. The Nation's national affairs correspondent John Nichols explains. Also: J. Hoberman, the long-time film critic for The Village Voice, talks about the happenings, the underground movies, and the ra…

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The History of the US War on Prostitution | American Prestige 53:23

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Danny and Derek welcome to the program author Eva Payne to talk about her book Empire of Purity: The History of Americans’ Global War on Prostitution. They discuss American sexual exceptionalism, the legal definition of “prostitution” vs modern conceptions of sex work, the late 19th century new abolition movement and racial hierarchies therein, how…

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Lydia Sherman 1:25:47

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Long before the headlines of Jack the Ripper or HH Holmes, there was Lydia Sherman- America's first documented serial killer. In this chilling episode, Mountain Murders delves into the twisted life of a 19th-century woman who left a trail of death across New York and Connecticut. Lydia Sherman weaponized domestic life and evaded suspicion until it …

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Trump’s Immigration Facade | The Nation Podcast 32:15

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On this episode of The Nation Podcast, editor D.D. Guttenplan talks to veteran journalist and broadcaster Ray Suarez about the gap between Donald Trump’s maximalist immigration rhetoric and his actual enforcement policy. Ray's article appears in our June issue. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…

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Michael Ledeen and Trumpian Fascism | The Time of Monsters 45:44

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Michael Ledeen, who died on May 17 at age 83, was a prominent figure on the American right since the 1970s. He is most famous, or notorious, as one of the instigators of the Iran/Contra scandal, helping to connect the Reagan administration with an Iranian arms dealer. Beyond that, he was active not just as a writer but also as an activists who ofte…

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Gaza Aid Disaster, Russia Offers New Peace Talks, Trump Freezes Student Visas | American Prestige 53:18

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In this week’s American Prestige news roundup: US-Iran negotiations might be making progress (1:02); in Israel-Palestine, a new aid program implemented gets people killed (6:30), the US proposes framework for a new peace deal* (11:01), and Israel creates 22 new West Bank settlements (15:54); cases of cholera are spiking in Sudan (17:35); Libya’s ea…

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The Case for a Digital Detox w/ Casey Johnston | Tech Won't Save Us 55:18

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On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Casey Johnston to discuss why she pared back on social media, made her smartphone much dumber, and what she learned about how bodies are treated online through her fitness journey. Casey Johnston is the creator of the She’s A Beast newsletter and author of A Physical Education: How I Es…

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Winning Rural Voters, plus J. Edgar Hoover | Start Making Sense 48:36

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Rural America is Trump country. Last November Trump carried 93 percent of rural counties.. How can Democrats change that? Anthony Flaccavento and Erica Etelson, co-founders of the Rural Urban Bridge Initiative, have a strategy to accomplish that. Also: 20 minutes without Trump: We know a lot about the bad things J. Edgar Hoover did, but it turns ou…

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South Sudan’s Failed Peace Deal w/ Joshua Craze | American Prestige 50:24

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On this episode of American Prestige, Writer and researcher ⁠Joshua Craze⁠ returns to the program to talk about the situation in South Sudan. They cover the collapsed 2018 “peace deal,” the elite forces vying for power, the Nuer White Army, figures like Salva Kiir Mayardit and Riek Machar, how South Sudan’s troubles have been impacted by the war in…