Best Samantha Marshall Podcasts (2025)

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Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’ 1:07:33

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Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story and subsequent legacy of Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded his "investors" of the modern equivalent of a quarter of a billio…

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Episode 56: Human Rights and the Rise of Neoliberalism with Jessica Whyte 1:13:32

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What is the relationship between "human rights" and neoliberalism? How deeply are contemporary ideas, ideals, and visions of "human rights" influenced by neoliberalism? What can early theorists and ideologues of neoliberalism tell us about Cold War and post-Cold War uses of human rights discourse in international organizations and governance? And w…

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Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny' 1:18:39

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Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop relationships with an audience and sharing how they each mentally process jokes while they're performing. Nate then details how he became a comedian and the …

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Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial 54:30

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Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a light on the atmosphere both inside and outside the courtroom, and detailing the individual charges being brought against Combs. They then examine the…

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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’ 1:03:18

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Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…

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Episode 55: Soviet History, the Left and the Crisis of Liberalism with Alex Marshall 1:23:06

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In this wide reaching discussion, we sit down with historian Alex Marshall. Using his own works such as "The Caucasus under Soviet Rule" (2010) and the edited volume "Global Impacts of Russia's Great War and Revolution: The Arc of Revolution, 1917-24" (2019) as jumping off points, we discuss everything from how Soviet history is written and persist…

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Episode 54: The 1936 Stalin Constitution and Participatory Politics in the Soviet Union with Samantha Lomb 1:00:18

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On today's episode we explore the ins and outs of the 1936 Soviet Constitution - also known as the "Stalin Constitution" - how it was written, what it guaranteed, what led to its drafting, how it affected life in the USSR as well as the social, political and economic contexts surrounding its drafting. We pay particular attention to how the tensions…

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Joy Reid on 'The Joy Reid Show' 56:26

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Larry is joined by author, television host, and political commentator Joy Reid to discuss her new podcast, The Joy Reid Show. They begin their conversation by talking about why Joy left MSNBC and examining the state of cable news in modern culture. This leads to an analysis of the different ideological splits within the Republican Party and the cur…

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Episode 53: Soviet Housing and its Afterlives in Georgia with Levan Asabashvili 1:16:57

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On today's episode we welcome architect and researcher Levan Asabashvili to discuss the emergence and development of public housing in the Georgian SSR and what happened to Georgia's housing stock after the collapse of the Soviet Union. We also explore how Soviet-wide architectural trends in different periods (early Soviet, Stalinist, post-World Wa…

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Mark Whitaker on ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’ 1:11:05

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Larry is joined by writer and media executive Mark Whitaker to discuss his newest book ‘The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Mark to write the book and detailing Malcolm X’s Shakespearean life journey from harrowing childhood to celebrated civi…

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Episode 52: Global Order, Geopolitics and Neutrality with Georgian Characteristics with Richard Sakwa 1:20:09

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On today's episode we examine how broader shifts in the global order, globalization and geopolitical trends since the end of the Cold War led to the current European security crisis and political context for the Russo-Ukraine War. We also explore how this context shapes Georgia's geopolitical and security environment, and is sowing the seeds for mo…

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TRS Free Episde 80 - Goodbye Horses with Joe 2:04:56

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Topics include horses, donkeys, lambs, rams, sheep and feeling alone. Joe's notes (including the 1200 page pdf mentioned) can be found https://joeclark.org/snoopy/By Trans Regret Snoopy Presents The Bible

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Larry Wilmore on the Trump Administration, Pope Leo XIV, the State of Hollywood, and More 1:04:49

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Larry starts off a special listener mailbag episode by sharing some of his biggest concerns with Donald Trump’s second term so far and his administration’s attack on government agencies and the Constitution. Next, he talks about the brand-new Pope Leo XIV and the role of religion in modern society (22:23). After the break, Larry discusses the futur…

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Leah Litman on ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’ 1:03:23

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Larry is joined by professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny’, Leah Litman, to discuss her forthcoming book ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’, publishing on May 13th. They begin their conversation by talking about how the politi…

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Daniel Lubetzky on the Builders Movement, ‘Shark Tank,’ Kind LLC, and More 1:08:16

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Larry is joined by billionaire entrepreneur and ‘Shark Tank’ costar Daniel Lubetzky, and they begin their conversation by analyzing the importance of independent thought in today’s political climate. They then focus on the objectives of the Builders Movement and Daniel's efforts to curb political extremism and heal divisions within the business com…

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Episode 51: Reflections on Soviet History with Sheila Fitzpatrick 1:09:55

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Since the 1970s, historian Sheila Fitzpatrick has made invaluable contributions to our understanding of the Soviet Union. As a key figure in the "revisionist school" of Soviet history, Fitzpatrick along with other historians opposed entrenched Cold War era narratives about the USSR including (but not limited to) the "totalitarian thesis". Fitzpatri…

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Tara Palmeri on ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’ and ‘The Red Letter’ 1:01:02

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Larry is joined by political journalist Tara Palmeri, writer of ‘The Red Letter’ Substack and host of The Ringer podcast ‘Somebody’s Gotta Win’, to discuss all of the latest buzz shaking up Washington D.C. They begin their conversation by analyzing the possible political repercussions of Trump’s new tariffs. This leads into a talk about the viabili…

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Episode 50: US Labor Unions, Anti-Communism and the Global Cold War with Jeff Schuhrke 1:30:37

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On today's episode we discuss the book Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of US Labor's Global Anticommunist Crusade with author Jeff Schuhrke. Blue-Collar Empire explores how the CIA used American unions to undermine workers at home and subvert democracy abroad through the shocking story of the AFL-CIO’s global anticommunist crusade—and its deva…

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Alex Isenstadt on ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power’ 59:25

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Larry is joined by Axios Senior Political Reporter Alex Isenstadt to talk about his new book ‘Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power’. They begin their conversation by discussing Alex’s approach to writing the book and the environment surrounding Trump when he decided to run for president a second time. They then analyze the personali…

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Krys Marshall on ‘Paradise’ 1:13:54

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Larry is joined by actress Krys Marshall to talk about the Season 2 release of her Hulu show ‘Paradise’. They begin their conversation by examining Marshall’s upbringing and the many factors that inspired her to become an actor. This leads to a conversation about the mental, interpersonal, and familial hurdles Krys overcame to reach her personal go…

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Episode 49: History & Anti-Communism with Stefan Gužvica 1:07:37

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Writing histories of communism and "really existing socialism" have been fraught with political tension for decades. On the one hand, sectarian debates in the global left too often overlooked the nuances of really existing socialism and cutting edge academic research in order to align with specific ideological orientations. On the other hand, and f…

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George & Teddy Kunhardt on ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’ 1:05:31

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Larry is joined by filmmakers George and Teddy Kunhardt to discuss their newest documentary ‘Becoming Katharine Graham’, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired them to start the project and shining a light on the male-dominated world Katharine lived in when she was running the Washing…

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left" 1:07:28

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Larry is joined by writer and cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams to discuss his latest essay for The Atlantic, "How the Woke Right Replaced the Woke Left". They begin by shining a light on the political left’s weak hold on the cultural landscape, and breaking down the definition, history, and downfall of "woke" ideology. Next, they take a l…

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Roy Wood Jr. on ‘Lonely Flowers’ and ‘Have I Got News for You’ 1:06:27

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Larry is joined by actor and comedian Roy Wood Jr. and they begin their conversation by acknowledging Black History Month. Roy then breaks down his new CNN show ‘Have I Got News for You’ and opines on whether or not comedic "bubbles" will last under the new Trump administration (5:41). They then pivot to his recently released stand-up special on Hu…

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Episode 48: Marxism and Academia in Soviet Georgia with Bakar Berekashvili 1:24:37

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After World War 2, during the period of developed socialism, a rich ecosystem of Marxist intellectuals and academics emerged in the Georgian SSR. Universities and scientific institutes in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Telavi, and Batumi were home to sociologists, philosophers, anthropologists, historians and other academics who took part in Soviet wide and int…

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Juanita Tolliver on ‘A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics’ 1:01:09

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Larry is joined by journalist and MSNBC political analyst Juanita Tolliver to discuss her new book, ‘A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics’. They begin their conversation by talking about what inspired Tolliver to write about the legendary political fundraiser and shining a light on the many influent…

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Laura Coates on ‘Laura Coates Live’ 1:06:29

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Larry is joined by CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates, and they begin their conversation by talking about Laura’s stylistic approach to the interviews she conducts on her show ‘Laura Coates Live’. They then break down the defamation case between ABC News and Donald Trump and discuss the reasons why there is currently a general mistrust…

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RaMell Ross on ‘Nickel Boys’ 1:08:53

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Larry weighs in on the L.A. fires. He’s then joined by writer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker RaMell Ross to discuss his newest movie ‘Nickel Boys ’(8:33). They begin their conversation by talking about how the project came together, RaMell's experimental inspirations, and the screenwriting process with co-writer Joslyn Barnes. Next, they dive …

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Alan Zweibel on the Early Days of ‘Saturday Night Live’ 1:05:50

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Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Alan Zweibel to discuss his experiences working on ‘Saturday Night Live’ during its first few years on the air. Alan begins the conversation by sharing his feelings about the 50th anniversary of ‘SNL’ and detailing the anatomy of a good joke. Larry and Alan then talk about Lorne Michaels’s o…

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Emily Chang on ‘Posthuman’ and ‘The Circuit’ 56:17

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Larry is joined by technology journalist Emily Chang to talk about her Bloomberg Originals limited series ‘Posthuman’, and her podcast ‘The Circuit’, which features interviews with influential figures in the tech industry. They begin their conversation by discussing the inspiration for ‘Posthuman’, which delves into humanity’s connection to artific…

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Free Episode 79 - Psalm 51 with Jasmine 1:09:13

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Topics include David missing the point, missing the mark, and uncovering a profound truth despite himself. Closing song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyhieHMc3ncCHECK OUT ALL FREE AND PATRON-ONLY CONTENT AT PATREON.COM/TRANSREGRETSNOOPYBy Trans Regret Snoopy Presents The Bible

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Timothy Shenk on ‘Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics’ 1:11:09

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Larry is joined by writer and historian Timothy Shenk to discuss his newest book, ‘Left Adrift: What Happened to Liberal Politics’. They begin their conversation by talking about why they think the Democrats failed with their messaging in the 2024 election and what the rise of Trumpism means about American culture today. Next, Shenk shares the hist…

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S.E. Cupp on ‘Off the Cupp’ 1:25:02

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Larry weighs in on the results of the presidential election and the future of the Democratic Party. He’s then joined by political commentator and host of the new iHeartRadio podcast ‘Off the Cupp’, S.E. Cupp, and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump winning the presidential election (18:01). They then examine the…

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Episode 47: EU Referendum and Elections in Moldova with Vitalie Sprînceană 1:12:23

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On October 20th 2024, Moldova held a presidential election and a referendum, supposedly on the question of integration into the EU. The referendum passed with a slight majority – 50.35% vs 49.65%. Two rounds of a presidential election were also held in the country, with the EU favored candidate Maia Sandu winning. While many observers have interpre…

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Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles on ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’ 1:02:25

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Larry is joined by comedian Samantha Bee and chief content officer at The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles, to discuss their latest venture ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’. They begin their conversation by shining a light on how they started the podcast and the interesting way Joanna connects creative luminaries in her industry. They then quickly pivot to an ex…

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Craig Unger on ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’ 1:01:38

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Larry is joined by journalist and writer Craig Unger to discuss his newest book ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’, which investigates the secret collusion between the U.S. government and Iran and how it affected the 1980 presidential election. They begin the pod by diving into the histo…

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Episode 46: Anti-Soviet Memory Politics in Georgia with Beka Natsvlishvili 1:25:41

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Since the collapse of the USSR and Georgia's independence in 1991, anti-soviet memory politics have played an intractable role in Georgian politics. On the one hand, they are a rhetorical allegory without limits - nearly anything and everything negative can be associated with the soviet past. Yet on the other hand, they also played a crucial role i…

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Nate Silver on “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything” 1:22:07

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Larry weighs in on his recent tour, the newest season of ‘Reasonable Doubt’, and the upcoming presidential election. He’s then joined by writer, statistician, and founder of the site FiveThirtyEight Nate Silver to discuss his newest book ‘On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything’ (15:27). They begin their conversation by talking about why certain…

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Episode 45: Georgia's Neoliberal Lock-in with Tato Khundadze 1:17:23

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Georgia’s trade dynamics with the EU have not improved, even though it signed a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) in 2014. The Georgian export basket deteriorated qualitatively since that time. Specifically, Georgia’s export basket sophistication has decreased, and the share of low-tech and resource-based products hasincreased. Mo…

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Episode 44: War, Class and Economy in Ukraine with Peter Korotaev 1:32:22

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On today's episode we discuss how Ukraine's market oriented war economy is affecting the population, war time class divisions, post-Soviet Ukraine's economic development and how History and memory politics fit into the picture. Our guest to discuss all this and more is Peter Korotaev. Peter Korotaev is a researcher who has worked on class dynamics …

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Yuval Noah Harari on ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’ 1:29:53

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Larry is joined by historian and author Yuval Noah Harari in front of an audience at Live Talks L.A. to discuss his newest book, ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI.’ They begin their conversation by talking about the nature of information and how it's been manipulated throughout human history, starting with the…

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Free Episode 78 - Deuteronomy 13 With Aaron Higashi 1:03:26

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Author and professor Dr. Aaron Higashi joins the podcast to discuss Deuteronomy 13. Topics include idolatry, punishment, power, scripture, and who we can understand God to be. Aaron's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abhbibleAaron's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abhbibleClosing song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaKrnbBE4s0…

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Episode 43: Life on the Left with Helena Sheehan 1:12:57

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Helena Sheehan has spent decades involved in working class and Left struggles across the globe. She is an accomplished writer and academic who never lost or loses sight of her Marxist convictions. Her life brought her from America, as a devout Catholic entering the convent, to embracing revolutionary Marxism and participating in the Irish Republica…

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Abby Phillip on ‘NewsNight with Abby Phillip’ 59:52

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Larry is joined by journalist and host of CNN’s ‘NewsNight’, Abby Phillip, and they begin their conversation by discussing Donald Trump and his influence on the news media and the Republican Party. They then pivot to Kamala Harris and shine a light on her meteoric rise to the top of the Democratic ticket and break down the effectiveness of her medi…

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Episode 77 - Genesis 32 With Rev. Rebecca Anderson 1:15:02

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Rev. Rebecca Anderson from Gilead Chicago joins the podcast to discuss the Queer Storytelling Bar Church and Genesis 32. Topics include Christian community, inclusion, reaching out to the margins, wrestling with God (?), where God really touched Jacob, and what it might mean to leave a divine dustup with a permanent injury. Gilead Chicago's website…

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Will Packer on ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ 1:18:19

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Larry weighs in on the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. He’s then joined by producer Will Packer to discuss his new Peacock limited series ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’. They begin their conversation by discussing the premise and history behind the project, which leads to a discussion about the art of creating content in tod…

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Episode 42: Soviet Anti-Colonialism & the East with Masha Kirasirova 1:25:17

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On today's episode, we discuss The Eastern International: Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire with the book's author, historian Masha Kirasirova Book description: "In the first few years after the Russian Revolution, an ideological project coalesced to link the development of what Stalin demarcated as the inter…

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Sophia Cai on the DNC 1:12:48

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Larry weighs in on the state of the presidential race and shares some of dates of his upcoming tour. He’s then joined by Sophia Cai from Axios and they begin their conversation by talking about Kamala Harris’s historic rise to Democratic presidential nominee and the change in party dynamics after Joe Biden dropped out of the race. They then examine…

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Langston Kerman on ‘Bad Poetry’ 1:10:52

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Larry is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Langston Kerman to talk about his brand new Netflix stand-up comedy special ‘Bad Poetry’, streaming on Aug. 20th. They begin their conversation by breaking down different types of comedy writing and examining Langston’s process when coming up with themes for a special. This leads to discussions about d…

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Marion Jones on the Olympics and Driven Inc. 1:09:14

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Larry weighs in on his favorite moments from the 2024 Olympics so far, Tim Walz, Trump’s wild press conference, and the state of Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. He’s then joined by former world champion track-and-field athlete Marion Jones and they begin their conversation by discussing her journey from teenage phenom athlete to a star on th…