Best Sam Christensen Podcasts (2025)

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Selling the South: How 'Southern' brands become part of someone's identity 50:32

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From a buttery Bojangles biscuit to a classic cold bottle of Cheerwine — these brands do not just sell a product, they sell the “South.” Through commercials, slogans and stories, we’re diving into the world of Southern brands and how they shape identity, nostalgia, and market the region to itself and all around the world.…

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Sam Smith on ‘Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players’ 50:36

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Sportswriter Sam Smith and former NBA coach Phil Jackson are longtime friends and now co-authors. Their new book, "Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players," dissects the careers of some of the all-time greats, including Jordan, Shaq and Steph Curry. We sit down with Smith to talk about the book and take a lo…

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2025 in Review: Looking back at Charlotte's economy, from trends in mergers to the impact of tariffs 50:39

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We look back on some of the biggest economic news of the year for the region. We also take a moment to consider what’s in store for the region in 2026.

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Local News Roundup: New Charlotte city council sworn in; Iryna's Law goes into effect; NC auditor investigates settlement with new CMPD Chief's husband 50:37

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The new Charlotte City Council is sworn in, Iryna’s law goes into effect with stricter bail rules for violent offenses, the state auditor plans to investigate the settlement paid by the city of Charlotte to the husband of the new police chief, and Mecklenburg County officials create a new transit authority.…

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The impact of Border Patrol operations in Charlotte 50:35

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It has been weeks since U.S. Customs and Border Protection descended on Charlotte. Homeland Security says agents detained about 400 people, but there has been very little transparency surrounding those taken into custody. We look at the impact of this operation on the Hispanic community and what the future may hold.…

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Author Dava Sobel on her new book ‘The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science’ 50:37

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Marie Curie is the most famous woman in the history of science. She coined the term “radioactivity” and traveled the world to share its secrets. Her story is told in a new book by acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist Dava Sobel, but, along the way, she tells the stories of other women who trained in Curie’s lab who would pursue their own scientific ca…

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Genesis 46-47 - Sojourning in Egypt 43:32

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Calvary North Thurston Genesis 46-47 - Sojourning in Egypt Pastor Sam Christensen Sunday Service - November 30, 2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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Genesis 44-45 - Blessed Surprises 40:37

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Calvary North Thurston Genesis 44-45 - Blessed Surprises Pastor Sam Christensen Sunday Service - November 23, 2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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Samuel 17 - The Hero from Bethlehem 46:25

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Calvary North Thurston Samuel 17 - The Hero from Bethlehem Pastor Sam Christensen Thursday Service - November 20, 2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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Genesis 43 - Good Vital Signs 41:42

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Calvary North Thurston Genesis 43 - Good Vital Signs Pastor Sam Christensen Sunday Service - November 16,2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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1 Samuel 15-16 - Changing of the Guard 48:23

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Calvary North Thurston 1 Samuel 15-16 - Changing of the Guard Pastor Sam Christensen Thursday Service - November 13, 2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson and his new book 'The Fate of the Day' 50:36

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History buffs — the wait is over. The second volume of the American Revolution trilogy by author Rick Atkinson is here. In "The Fate of the Day," Atkinson covers the middle years of the Revolution. His account of the bloody conflict between the Americans and the British offers well-researched and spectacularly dramatic history, and explores the dem…

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Fortune Feimster returns to Charlotte; tips for talking politics over the holidays 50:38

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As her current “Takin’ Care of Biscuits” tour stops in Charlotte, Fortune Feimster joins us to reflect on her Southern roots, her journey through comedy and the deep connections that have shaped her life and career. We also revisit a conversation on navigating politics around friends and family.By Chris Jones, Sarah Delia

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Author Rob Christensen on 'Southern News, Southern Politics,' the history and complicated legacy of The News & Observer 50:36

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Few people understand the struggles and power of newspapers better than Rob Christensen, who spent decades at North Carolina’s capital newspaper as chief political reporter. In his latest book, he recounts how The News & Observer shaped modern North Carolina in ways both profound and eyebrow-raising.…

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Local News Roundup: Details after "Operation Charlotte's Web" hits the Queen City 50:37

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrests hundreds of people in Charlotte, pulling them from cars, chasing them down streets. Homeland Security and Republican lawmakers say it’s making us safer by removing criminals from our streets, yet we haven’t been informed of any of the charges against those they’ve detained. These arrests have spread elsewh…

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Genesis 42 - A Quest for Food 36:05

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Calvary North Thurston Genesis 42 - A Quest for Food Pastor Sam Christensen Sunday Service - November 9, 2025By Pastor Sam Christensen

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The New Testament Church in England 41:39

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Calvary North Thurston The New Testament Church in England Tom Davis Thursday Service - November 6, 2025By Tom Davis

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SNAP is back: the program's history and the consequences of halting it during government shutdown 50:38

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When the longest government shutdown in history ended, food assistance for 42 million Americans was restored. But the temporary and unnecessary suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may have long-lasting impacts — and there are new restrictions to those benefits. We look at SNAP, how it started, why it’s needed, who it serves …

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Executive Director John Searby bids farewell to Catawba Riverkeeper; update on solar energy tax credits and how to save money 50:36

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The Catawba Riverkeeper organization is one of the 10 largest of its kind in the country, but the person responsible for that growth — Executive Director John Searby — is stepping down. As he prepares to leave, we look at his contributions to the organization, its work in keeping the Catawba healthy, and the future challenges to that health. Also, …

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Sonny Vaccaro on Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and taking on the NCAA 50:32

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A conversation with the man who took Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s careers to legendary heights. From the biggest deals in the history of sports marketing to a campaign against the NCAA, we sit down with Sonny Vaccaro and his co-author, Armen Keteyian, to discuss his new book "Legends and Soles."By Jesse Steinmetz

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A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte 50:38

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection made arrests in largely immigrant neighborhoods of Charlotte. Residents protested their presence and tactics — such as throwing suspects to the ground, breaking car windows and pulling people out of vehicles. The Department of Homeland Security claims this is about ridding Charlotte of crime.…

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Genesis 40-41 - God's Merciful Rememberance 38:59

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Calvary North Thurston Genesis 40-41 - God's Merciful Rememberance Pastor Sam Christensen Sunday Service - November 2

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Weatherboard and Iron with Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan

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Selling the South: How 'Southern' brands become part of someone's identity 50:32

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Sam Smith on ‘Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players’ 50:36

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2025 in Review: Looking back at Charlotte's economy, from trends in mergers to the impact of tariffs 50:39

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Local News Roundup: New Charlotte city council sworn in; Iryna's Law goes into effect; NC auditor investigates settlement with new CMPD Chief's husband 50:37

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The impact of Border Patrol operations in Charlotte 50:35

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Author Dava Sobel on her new book ‘The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science’ 50:37

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Genesis 46-47 - Sojourning in Egypt 43:32

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Genesis 44-45 - Blessed Surprises 40:37

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Samuel 17 - The Hero from Bethlehem 46:25

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Genesis 43 - Good Vital Signs 41:42

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1 Samuel 15-16 - Changing of the Guard 48:23

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson and his new book 'The Fate of the Day' 50:36

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Fortune Feimster returns to Charlotte; tips for talking politics over the holidays 50:38

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Author Rob Christensen on 'Southern News, Southern Politics,' the history and complicated legacy of The News & Observer 50:36

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Local News Roundup: Details after "Operation Charlotte's Web" hits the Queen City 50:37

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Genesis 42 - A Quest for Food 36:05

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The New Testament Church in England 41:39

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SNAP is back: the program's history and the consequences of halting it during government shutdown 50:38

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Executive Director John Searby bids farewell to Catawba Riverkeeper; update on solar energy tax credits and how to save money 50:36

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Sonny Vaccaro on Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and taking on the NCAA 50:32

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A look back at a weekend of border patrol arrests in Charlotte 50:38

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Genesis 40-41 - God's Merciful Rememberance 38:59