Best Proud Resister Podcasts (2025)

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The U.S. Deports A Chinese Scientist (1950) 19:21

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It's June 5th. This day in 1943, the United States is in the process of deporting Qian Xuesen, a Chinese aerospace engineer who had lived in the US for decades and contributed significantly to WWII-era scientific research. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how Qian came to the U.S. in the first place, rose the scientific and political ranks -- but the…

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Jack Johnson't Big Fight (1913) 21:38

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It's June 3rd. This day in 1913, boxer Jack Johnson is sentenced under the Mann Act, a vice law that sought to curb prostitution -- though many saw the sentencing as targeing Johnson for being a prominent and outspoken Black athlete. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss Johnson's boxing career, the many "great White hope" boxers he defeated, and how his …

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Inside Airline Cockpits (Some Sunday Context) w/ Ganesh Sitaraman 29:10

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Today, another in our "Some Sunday Context" series, where we bring you new conversations and episodes from the archives that try to help us make sense of life here in 2025. Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" -- unexpectedly -- has many of us thinking about airline safety and aviation policy. His show is concerned with the interpersonal dynamics insid…

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Who's footing the big, beautiful, budget bill? 30:37

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The biggest story out of Washington is the Republican spending bill or, as the President has branded it: the One Big Beautiful Bill.This bill would solidify much of the President’s agenda, but its future in the Senate is unclear some Senate Republicans are balking at the estimated 3.3 trillion dollars it would probably add the national debt. To tal…

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The Forgotten Resistance To Indian Removal (1830) 18:06

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It's May 28th. This day in 1830, President Andrew Jackson has signed the Indian Removal Act into law, leading to the forcible removal of Native Americans in Georgia and elsewhere, culminating in the Trail of Tears a couple years later. But despite Jackson getting his way, there was widespread resistance at the political, legal, cultural and moral s…

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Torah Study on Shavuot 34:15

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Back by popular demand, Rabbi Shira and Hanna cap off this season with a Shavuot celebration and Torah study Back by popular demand, Rabbi Shira and Hanna cap off this season with a Shavuot celebration and Torah study. They help a young listeners preparing for his Bar Mitzvah and lead us us through Sh’lach L’cha, which Rabbi Shira loves because it’…

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Hippies vs. Hard Hats (1970) 27:32

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It's May 26th. This day in 1970, Richard Nixon is hosting a group of labor leaders at the White House, where they present him with a hard hat. A few weeks earlier, in New York City, construction workers had attacked tens of thousands of anti-war protesters in lower Manhattan, cheered on by Wall Street workers. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how the…

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Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29

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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Al…

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Disneyland at 70: When Nostalgia Takes the Lead 24:17

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In this episode, we reflect on Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration and share our thoughts on the blend of nostalgia and missed opportunities. While we genuinely enjoy the return of beloved shows like Wondrous Journeys and Paint the Night, their reuse without any new offerings created specifically for this milestone raises questions about Disn…

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FriGay << REWIND >>: WEATHER IS TERRIFYING! 2:01:37

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We're back with another REWIND! This time, we're taking it back to chatting about WEATHER in all its terrifying forms... so get that umbrella ready, it's gonna be a WET ONE!By FriGay the 13th

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Ferguson's pen commandments 23:17

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Ferguson's pens have been on the minds of a lot of people for weeks: Democrats, who worried he'd bring out the red veto pen on the budget, and fiscal conservatives, who worried he'd use his blue pen and pass it.The pens have also been on our hosts' minds -- because they represent a big stylistic change from previous governors, and maybe an extensio…

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The 100-Year Butter Battle (1904) 25:07

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It's May 21st. This day in 1904, a fight over taxing margarine reaches the Supreme Court. It's a key moment in the long fight between traditional butter and its margarine subsitute. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss why the fight has been so contentious, and some of the more absurd ways in which Big Butter has tried to stop the spread of margarine. Si…

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Eww Self-Care 38:02

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Beyond face masks and candles is there such a thing as “Jewish Self-Care”? Rabbi Shira and Hanna admit they are allergic to the lavender-scented concept and respond to a listener who wants to know more about Judaism’s notion of taking care of oneself. Read the story about surviving in the desert. Read the story about bathing while mourning Support …

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The MeckDec - North Carolina's Favorite Myth (1775) w/ Jeremy Markovich 25:58

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It's May 20th. This day in 1775, the town of Mecklenburg, North Carolina went ahead and declared independence from Britain, before anywhere else in the country had formally done so. Or, at least, that's the story that North Carolina likes to tell about itself. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Jeremy Markovich to discuss the Mecklenburg Declarat…

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Malcolm X Turns 100 (Some Sunday Context) 20:05

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Monday, May 19th would have been Malcolm X's 100th birthday. Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, we bring you an episode we did last year about his assasination. There are a number of new books and lots of coverage about X's 100th birthday -- the story and context around his death tells us a lot about his life and legacy. We'll be b…

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Democratic dominoes and an odd election 30:41

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It's an odd year election coming up, and something odd is happening: NINE state legislative districts will hold elections, more than any odd year for the past decade. Why is that happening? In a word: dominoes. Today on Sound Politics we'll talk about the Democratic domino effect, and how these races are exposing intra-party fault lines over the De…

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Miami Explodes Into Violence (1980) 22:44

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It's May 14th. This day in 1980, Miami is seeing the biggest racial uprising of the 70s or 80s, as riots and violence erupt with the acquittal of police officers accused of killing a man by the name of Arthur McDuffie. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why the violence broke out, how it echoes so many of the uprisings of the 1960s and 1990s -- but why…

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Holy $#@%! 38:22

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A listener tells us she loves the show – it’s funny, it’s wise (aww shucks), but oy such language! She says feh to the vulgar cursing and prompts Rabbi Shira and Hanna to wonder what Judaism says about “working blue.” Read about Nivul Peh Read about Derech Eretz Support Chutzpod! Submit a question Contact Chutzpod! Subscribe to Chutzstack Follow Ha…

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An Early Climate Change Warning Ignored (1957) w/ Amy Westervelt 29:12

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It's May 13th. This day in 1957, oceanographer Roger Revelle offered testimony to Congress about the perilous effects of carbon in the Earth's atmosphere. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by climate journalist Amy Westervelt to discuss how the warnings about climate change were being presented much earlier than we may realize, and how voices like …

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Ashlyn So: Combating AAPI/Asian- Hate Through Peaceful Protest & Fashion 26:54

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Ashlyn So is a remarkable rising star in the design world, already showcasing collections at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks by age 16. She powerfully combines her striking fashion with dedicated activism, driven by the belief that fashion provides both identity and a voice. This conviction fuels her work speaking out against bullying and AAPI/Asi…

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SINNERS And The Deep History Of The Mississippi Delta (Some Sunday Context) 24:32

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SINNERS is the hit movie of the year so far, and Ryan Coogler's epic has a lot of people looking into the history of the Mississippi Delta in the first decades of the 20th century. There aren't real vampires, but from the music to the cultural mix, the region's history deserves a deeper look. Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, we'r…

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FRIGAY << REWIND >>: PATRIOTISM IS TERRIFYING 1:57:38

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Dear listeners, it's time for a FRIGAY <>! For this Rewind, we're bringing back Episode 102— an episode all about patriotism. In the age of Trump 2.0, there's never been a more important time to question patriotism. What does it mean to be a patriot? Can you be a patriot and still do good? Can patriots be bad? Can patriotism indeed be... te…

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Rep. Emily Randall on UW, resisting Trump, tariffs and "constitutional crisis" 23:08

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It's been a busy first term so far for U.S. Representative Emily Randall of Bremerton, one of two freshman members of Congress, in the other Washington. She's a Democrat representing Washington's 6th congressional district. This week, she joins Sound Politics to talk about her initial months in Congress, her visit to an ICE detention facility in Ta…

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The Woman Who Invented -- And Disowned -- Mother's Day (1914) 17:07

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Happy Mother's Day! The holiday was invented and popularized in the first decade of the 20th century, often credited to a woman named Anna Jarvis, who had a very interesting relationship with her own mother. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss where the idea came from, why Jarvis was so focused on it being about honoring her mother, specifically -- and …

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My Jewish Friend is a Murderer. Can We Stay In Touch? 40:37

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A listener’s friend committed a heinous crime and is now in prison. She wonders if remaining friends and visiting him dishonors his victim’s memory. Tune in to hear Rabbi Shira and Hanna’s advice. Breaking down teshuvah Jewish Views on Forgiveness: Are There Things That Can’t Be Forgiven? A Prayer for Those Not Ready to Forgive, by Rabbi Jill Zimme…

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100 Days into Trump 2.0 and the Decline of America 30:10

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Just over 100 days into Trump’s second term, the political and economic landscape is shifting rapidly, with aggressive tariff policies causing a projected 35% drop in imports at Southern California ports, raising fears of supply chain disruptions and shortages. In this episode, we unpack the immediate domestic effects, declining global perceptions,…

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Reagan's German Cemetery Visit Controversy (1985) 18:17

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It's May 5th. This day in 1985, President Reagan visits a German military cemetery in Bitburg, where a number of SS Soldiers were buried. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why the visit to the cemetery had been a controversial decision for months, why Reagan still went ahead with the visit -- and how the attempt to clean up the mess afterwards didn't …

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The Women's Health Vacuum (Some Sunday Context) 16:43

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The Trump administration is targeting health and scientific research -- often based on whether it includes keywods like "women." This presents the risk that a science vacuum will emerge, which could take years or decades to unwind. Today, as part of our "Some Sunday Context" series, we go back to a moment when there was a huge dearth of research an…

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The Grand Old Panel 55:56

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It’s been dubbed “muzzle velocity.” Or a “blizzard.” Fast and expansive changes to the federal government during President Trump's first one hundred days in office. Immigration policy, tariffs, even the size of the federal workforce has been drastically altered. We've talked to Democrats about this change and heard words like "disaster" or "catastr…

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Lincoln Needs Troops (1861) 20:06

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It's May 1st. This day in 1861, the Civil War is breaking out and President Lincoln issues a desperate call for more military volunteers. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss how Lincoln's appeal galvanized the sides of the conflict, with Northern volunteers feeling called to duy and Southerners framing the battle as "northern agression." Find out more a…

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Rabbi Shira in Conversation with David Brooks 54:12

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Rabbi Shira shares her live conversation with New York Times' Opinion columnist David Brooks.* And on Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) she talks about the importance of voting in the World Zionist Congress. *This event was hosted by Sixth & I, a center for arts, entertainment, ideas, and Jewish life in Washington DC. Vote in the World Zion…

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The Artists Who Worked For The CIA (1960) w/ Benjamen Walker 25:41

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[[This is an episode from the This Day archives -- we'll be back with a new conversation real soon!]] It's May 5th. This day in 1960, a British theater critic named Kenneth Tynan is hauled before a Senate sub-committee to answer questions about what is seen as his anti-American work. It's a moment that captures the cultural and political swirl of t…

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Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20

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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per yea…

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The First 100 Days (Some Sunday Context) 42:38

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We're reaching the 100 day mark of Donald Trump's second term in office. 100 days has traditionally been a benchmark for assessing how productive and impactful a presidency is. Today, Jody Niki and Kellie get together for a "Some Sunday Context" conversation to look back at where the idea of "first 100 days" came from, and run through some of the m…

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EPISODE 142: DOLLS ARE TERRIFYING 1:57:31

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EPISODE 142: DOLLS ARE TERRIFYING Every single doll is possessed and scary, and that’s our opinion here… just kidding, but damn, dolls can be terrifying! HORROR IN THE MOVIES CHILD’S PLAY and ANNABELLE will have you rethinking buying your kid any doll… WHATCHA BEEN WATCHIN’, BITCH?! Listen in to hear what we’ve been watchin’... bitch! – A proud, in…

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What bills are graduating this legislative session, and what's flunking out? 27:13

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The Washington Legislature’s final week in session has brought bills (and debates) to the floor on topics ranging from rent caps to recycling to gun permits. This week Axios Seattle reporter Melissa Santos and Washington Observer publisher Paul Queary join Sound Politics to discuss what the legislature managed to pass this year, and what was left o…

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John Paul Jones' Half-Baked Raid On British Soil (1778) 21:27

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It's April 23rd. This day in 1778, John Paul Jones leads the only American raid on British soil in the Revolutionary War. Jody, Niki and Kellie discuss Jones's spotty past, and what brought him to the port of Whitehaven, where he launched a scheme to raid the town. It did not go well, but the day wasn't a total failure, as he later stumbled into on…

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I Never Taught My Kids About the Holocaust 40:52

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On the eve of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Rabbi Shira asks a surprising question: Do we actually have to teach our kids about the Holocaust? (Spoiler Alert: She didn’t.) She looks back at her own choices about Holocaust education and finds a way forward. More resources for talking to your kids about the Holocaust and Antisemitism: Guid…

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Betty Ford Enters Rehab (1978) 21:15

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It's April 22nd. This Day in 1978, former First Lady Betty Ford is in the Long Beach Naval Hospital, being treated for addiction to pain killers and alcohol. Outside, a spokesperson shares the news with the country. Jody, Niki, and Kellie look at the life of Betty Ford, from dancer to First Lady -- and why it was so significant that she shared her …

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Trump’s Playbook: Policy by Whiplash 34:00

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After celebrating John’s birthday, we’re back to address recent feedback from our March 22nd episode, particularly claims of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” As public servants, our concerns stem from direct experience with the impact of erratic policies. Sudden tariff shifts, for example, disrupt planning and create instability, not out of partisansh…

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Prisons, Photos, CECOT, Abu Ghraib, and What Shocks Us (Some Sunday Context) 25:53

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The eyes of the world are on the images coming from a prison in El Salvador. The photos are being used as propoganda for U.S. deportation efforts; and are shocking those who care about abuse and the judicial process. For some, they are reminiscint of the photos that emerged during the Iraq War from the Abu Ghraib prison. Niki shares her thoughts as…