Best Smoke Signals Podcasts (2025)

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The Old Normal with Daleep Singh 54:32

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Daleep Singh, Vice Chairman and Global Chief Economist of investment manager PGIM, joins the Inside Economics team to discuss the seismic shifts occurring in the global economy and financial system. The unipolar global economy, which the U.S. dominated for decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, has given way to the old normal, a world much…

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No Con Job Friday 1:02:57

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The Inside Economics team laments the lack of a November jobs report but dives into the wealth of data released this week about the labor market, income, and consumer spending. The discussion then turns to affordability and whether it’s a con job or whether households are feeling a real financial pinch. A listener question turns the conversation to…

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CinemAddicts 323: Endless Cookie, Man Finds Tape, Frontier Crucible, Train Dreams 1:00:30

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CinemAddicts Episode 323 features three movies that are coming out the week of December 5 (Endless Cookie, Man Finds Tape, Crucible). Co-host Bruce Purkey also reviews the Netflix feature Train Dreams and Cloud (streaming on Criterion Channel). Gofundme Page for Brandon Holmes. Timestamps 03:17 - Frontier Crucible (Images: Well Go USA). Theaters an…

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Gun Violence and the American Myth with Phil and Rodgers 15:58

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What is the true story behind America’s gun culture beyond Hollywood’s dramatised scenes? In this Smoke Signal, we unpack the myths, realities, and politics behind gun violence in the United States through lived experience, global perception, and the unchecked power of the gun industry. Growing up outside the U.S., many of us see America through mo…

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278 - Raw & Real: HIV, Condoms, and the Sex Recession with Dr. Shemeka Thorpe 43:23

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shemeka Thorpe—award-winning sex researcher, Black feminist scholar, and sexual health expert—to break down the most urgent issues impacting Black women's sexual health in 2025. From HIV prevention to the "sex recession," we tackle the topics many communities aren't talking about but absolutely should be. We get…

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CinemAddicts 322: The Best You Can, You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine, Death by Lightning, Dobermann 1:26:01

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Episode 322 spotlights movies coming out the week of Friday, November 28, 2025. The featured films are The Best You Can and You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine. Bruce reviews the Netflix shows Death by Lighting and Missing: Dead or Alive? (season 2). Our assigned pick is the movie Dobermann. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 8:28 - You Got Gold: A Cel…

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A Downer Podcast 58:31

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Scott Hoyt joins the podcast to provide a look into the holiday retail season and to discuss the state of the U.S. consumer more broadly. The team reviews the downbeat data on consumer confidence, the labor market, inflation and housing, and contemplates the implications for consumer spending this Christmas. The team remembers to take a listener qu…

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Ep41: Don’t fall in love with your tactics with Njoki Gachanja 37:03

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What happens when a movement falls in love with one tactic? In this episode, we visit Githurai Social Justice Centre to explore how Kenyan organisers can move beyond protest fatigue and rethink the power of people-centred strategies. Njoki Gachanja is a community organizer, political and social justice activist, and community lawyer. She coordinate…

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CinemAddicts 321: Rebuilding, Reverence, Rental Family, Zodiac Killer Project, The Things You Kill 1:49:42

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CinemAddicts Episode 320 features reviews of movies that came out the week of Friday, November 21, 2025. The films are Rebuilding, Reverence, Rental Family, Zodiac Killer Project, A Man onthe Inside, and The Things You Kill. Timestamps 11:18 - Rebuilding (Images: Bleecker Street) 30:28 - Reverence (Images: Saban Films) 42:07 - Rental Family (Images…

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Alan Blinder’s Wile E. Coyote Moment 1:02:37

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The Inside Economics crew welcomes Alan Blinder back to the podcast. The Princeton University economics professor and former Vice Chair of the Fed offers his perspective on the outlook for artificial intelligence, the risk of a bubble in equity markets, and the potential implications of current threats to Fed independence. The team also breaks down…

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Rutherford Falls S1 Ep 7&8 48:47

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Can you even say you're Native if you don't know what beadwork and Native art to wear for every occasion? Find out how we know Terry means business in this episode of the Red Gaze.By Moriah Croweagle, Marlee Finley, Cheryl Kary

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Gareth Icke | What Happens If You Don't Say Something 7:37

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Doc Malik | Computer Says No 3:25

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Andrew Bridgen | Digital ID Is A Trap 3:34

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Going Bananas over Affordability 1:06:16

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The Inside Economics team records a rare Saturday podcast. They consider the fallout from the just-ended government shutdown on the broader economy and the economic data. It’s not good, but it ended just before it did serious damage. The team also takes up the Trump administration’s pivot to addressing affordability, including scaling back tariffs,…

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CinemAddicts 320: Kaantha, In Your Dreams, Muzzle: City of Wolves, The Carpenter's Son, King Ivory 2:30:45

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Episode 320 of CinemAddicts features movies coming out the week of Friday, November 14, 2025. New films include Kaantha, In Your Dreams, Muzzle: City of Wolves, Murder at the Embassy, The Carpenter's Son, Serious People and King Ivory. Bruce Purkey also reviews the Apple TV series Pluribus and Netflix's Frankenstein. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction…

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The Clash of the Generations with Phil and Rodgers 38:56

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How do millennials and Gen Z work together in social movements when their values, experiences, and approaches often clash? In this episode of Troublemakers (TM) Smoke Signals, we explore intergenerational dynamics in activism, examining the tensions and opportunities that arise when younger and older generations collaborate or collide. Key Ideas an…

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David Icke: It's the Elite Against Us 10:05

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Dan Astin-Gregory spoke with David Icke at the London Digital ID protest, in a raw, unfiltered conversation about the global systems of control taking shape around us.David Icke warns that the real conflict isn’t Left vs Right, but rather the population versus an elite class who are driving us toward a digital dystopia of IDs, currencies, and AI su…

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277 - Shedding, Shifting, and Skipping Christmas 27:29

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In this solo episode, I'm sounding off on politics, burnout, and why I might be in my season of shedding. Boonie Live: New Orleans—new guests, new energy, and ticket price drops - get tickets here: thebooniebreakdown.com/live. Then we get into The Boonie Five Spot: 🌿 A Season of Shedding 🎄 Cancel Christmas? 💄 Celebrity Product Push Fatigue 📚 Though…

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No Jobs Friday: The Sequel 1:08:50

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Mark, Cris and Marisa discuss the trajectory of the alternative labor market data on what is yet another “jobs” Friday with no official labor market data release. They discuss various outcomes around the federal government shutdown, how and when it may end, and what that means for the backlog of economic data releases. The trio concludes by answeri…

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CinemAddicts 319: Sentimental Value, The Beldham, Exit Protocol, Long Shadows 1:49:07

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CinemAddicts Episode 319 features reviews of movies coming out the week of Friday, November 12, 2025. They are Sentimental Value, The Beldham, Long Shadows and Exit Protocol. Other films reviewed include City of Industry, Sorry Baby, and Save the Green Planet. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:52 - Tales from The Woods (Images: Wayward Entertainment) 9:48 …

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Rutherford Falls S1 Ep 5&6 45:36

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Get caught up on the next two episodes of the great series, "Rutherford Falls", and find out why the Red Gaze's next episode will be "Dances with Wolves" and how Rutherford Falls speaks for all of us on the topic.By Cheryl Kary, Marlee Finley, Moriah Crow Eagle

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Ep40: Storytelling with Mette Olwig 51:38

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Why Are We Obsessed with Being the Hero?In this episode, Dr Mette Fog Olwig, a geographer, author, and storyteller, examines how “hero narratives” shape global climate, sustainability and development responses. Her new book, A Bit Too Simple: Narratives of Development, Sustainability and Climate Change (Cambridge University Press, 2025, open access…

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276 - Swipe Right on Maturity: Inside the Fox Hunters Club with Brownie Marie 48:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Brownie Marie, the visionary founder of Fox Hunters Club, a groundbreaking dating app created for millennial women seeking serious, intentional relationships with Gen X and Baby Boomer men. Tired of the superficial swiping and the transactional vibes found on most dating platforms, Brownie set out to build a space t…

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CinemAddicts Episode 318 - Anniversary, Everyone Asked About You, Junkie, Smoke Signals 1:11:43

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CinemAddicts Episode 318 features a review of the new film Anniversary which stars Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler and Phoebe Dynevor. Eric Holmes reviews the indie films Everyone Asked About You and Junkie. Bruce Purkey and I do separate reviews of the Patreon assigned pick Smoke Signals. 0:00 - Intro 8:37 - Everyone Asked About You (Images: BayView Ent…

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Zandi's Angst 1:07:10

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Fellow Moody's colleague Chris Lafakis joins Mark, Marisa, and Cris as they discuss current economic trends and Chris's recent study on the macroeconomic consequences of hurricanes. Mark starts the conversation by sharing his questions about the latest data on layoffs and how AI is influencing the economy. The team members share their different per…

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275 - Trick-or-Treat and Tryna Survive with Shika 1:08:39

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In this episode, I catch up with my homie Shika for a free-spirited, unfiltered conversation — classic Boonie Breakdown energy. We dive into everything from the government shutdown to pop culture moments that have us in our feelings (and our opinions). We also discuss: 💼 The real impact of the government shutdown and job uncertainty 🎃 Our hilarious…

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Claudia Sahm on the Muddling Economy 1:11:31

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Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, joins Inside Economics to discuss a bevy of topics, including today’s belated Consumer Price Index release, the lack of other government data, AI and the labor market, stock market valuations, and the risks to the economy that are top of mind for her. Mark teases a new esoteric vocabulary word …

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CinemAddicts 317: In Our Blood, Shelby Oaks, Last Days, The Perfect Neighbor 1:12:56

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CinemAddicts Episode 317 features reviews of movies coming out the week of Friday, October 24, 2025. They are Last Days, Shelby Oaks, and In Our Blood. Bruce Purkey also reviews The Perfect Neighbor and The Alabama Solution. Timestamps 10:00 - Shelby Oaks opens in theaters 10/24. Images: Neon. Here's my Chris Stuckmann interview. 17:06 - Last Days …

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Rutherford Falls S1 EP 3&4 53:32

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Terry's origin story in "Rutherford Falls" sparked much discussion in this episode of The Red Gaze, everything from breakfast cereal to rummage sales. Listen in and hear what the Red Gaze crew thought about Season 1, Episodes 3 and 4, of this great series.By Marlee Finley, Collins Rising Sun, Cheryl Kary

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274 - The Complexity of Attraction with Brian 1:09:50

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Consumer Prices, Consumer Credit, Client Concerns 1:11:52

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Colleague Matt Colyar joins Cris and Mark on the podcast to discuss the prospects for inflation and the threat posed by subprime consumer credit problems to the banking system and broader economy. They discuss all of this through the prism of concerns raised by clients in their travels this past week: Mark was out West, Matt in Texas, and Cris in B…

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CinemAddicts 316: The Man Who Saves The World?, The Weedhacker Massacre, River of Grass, Out of Order, The Diplomat 1:29:09

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CinemAddicts Episode 316 covers three movies and a series that are coming out the week of Friday, October 17, 2025 (The Man Who Saves The World?, The Weedhacker Massacre, River of Grass, The Diplomat). Eric Holmes also reviews the Brandon Routh comedy Out of Order which premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival and the projects Suspicious Minds and De…

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Ep 39: Pedagogy of the Oppressed with Patience Nitumwesiga 42:37

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How do we unlearn the colonial logic of “good development”? In this episode, Ugandan filmmaker and theatremaker Patience Nitumwesiga reflects on Paulo Freire’s and Augusto Boal’s ideas, exploring how art, story, and imagination can awaken critical consciousness and challenge imposed notions of progress. Key Ideas Unlearning the “banking model” — Kn…

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TM Smoke Signals: The African Jail- A Reading by Sungu Oyoo 3:05

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What does it mean to seek justice in a system that thrives on injustice? In this powerful reading, Sungu Oyoo, a Kenyan writer, activist, and pan-Africanist affiliated with Kongamano La Mapinduzi and Mwamko, revisits the words of Sam Mugumya, author of We Refuse to Be Victims. Key Ideas and Highlights Injustice as Everyday Life Sungu’s reading remi…

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Missing Government, Missing Data 1:08:53

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Justin Begley and Brendan LaCerda join Inside Economics to discuss the federal government shutdown and its macroeconomic consequences. First, the crew discusses how the shutdown is preventing the release of federal economic statistics, and Justin runs through a bunch of private data sources that can be used to gauge the health of the labor market i…

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CinemAddicts 315: The Alabama Solution, Deathstalker, Beast of War, King of Them All: The Story of King Records 1:32:21

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CinemAddicts Episode 315 features reviews of movies that came out the week of Friday, October 15, 2025. The films are The Alabama Solution, Deathstalker, Beast of War, King of Them All: The Story of King Records, and Orwell: 2+2 = 5. Timestamps 0:00: Intro 5:50: Orwell 2+2 = 5. Nationwide 10/10 11:09: The Alabama Solution. Debuts on HBO Max 10/10. …