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The Audio Long Read

The Guardian

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Three times a week, The Audio Long Read podcast brings you the Guardian’s exceptional longform journalism in audio form. Covering topics from politics and culture to philosophy and sport, as well as investigations and current affairs.
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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect balance of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.
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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.
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The Watch

The Ringer

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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Overdue

Headgum

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Overdue is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Join Andrew and Craig each week as they tackle a new title from their backlog. Classic literature, obscure plays, goofy childen’s books: they'll read it all, one overdue book at a time.
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Reading Glasses

Brea Grant and Mallory O'Meara

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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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The Read

Loud Speakers Network

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Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.) As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city. The Read is part of the ...
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Horror Stories

Horror Stories

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Step into the shadows with Horror Stories, where spine-chilling tales and eerie mysteries come to life. From ghostly encounters to terrifying legends, each episode immerses you in fear and suspense. Perfect for fans of the supernatural and the unexplained. Subscribe now for weekly thrills that will haunt your nights! Horror podcast, scary stories, paranormal, ghost tales, creepy legends, spooky, suspenseful, supernatural, haunted, thrilling audio. ☕ Support the show, send your own horror sto ...
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Founders

David Senra

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Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For v ...
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The Readings Podcast

Readings Books

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The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.
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Currently Reading

Meredith Monday Schwartz and Kaytee Cobb

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Currently Reading is a podcast dedicated to the love of books and reading. Two bookish friends discuss what's on their nightstands, in their earbuds, and on their Kindles right now, in addition to books they've loved forever, and a variety of other readerly topics. Looking for your next great book? You'll find tons of book recommendations every week.
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The LRB Podcast

The London Review of Books

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The LRB Podcast brings you weekly conversations from Europe’s leading magazine of culture and ideas. Hosted by Thomas Jones and Malin Hay, with guest episodes from the LRB's US editor Adam Shatz, Meehan Crist, Rosemary Hill and more. From the LRB Subscribe to the LRB: ⁠⁠https://lrb.me/subslrbpod Close Readings podcast: ⁠https://lrb.me/crlrbpod⁠ LRB Audiobooks: ⁠https://lrb.me/audiobookslrbpod⁠ Bags, binders and more at the LRB Store: ⁠https://lrb.me/storelrbpod⁠ Get in touch: [email protected]
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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Vox Media Podcast Network

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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life. On Tuesdays, China Decode co-hosts Alice Han and James Kynge discuss the latest economic, political and cultural news shaping China’s role on the global stage. On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and ...
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The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
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The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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Background Briefing tells true stories not everyone will want you to hear. We infuse investigative reporting with captivating drama, following the thread of an individual story only to find that it leads us to something bigger. It's the only podcast in Australia that does this week in, week out. Hosted by Thomas Oriti. We want to hear from you too. If you have a tip-off, please contact us at backgroundbriefing[at]abc.net.au
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Political Gabfest

Slate Podcasts

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Voted “Favorite Political Podcast” by Apple Podcasts listeners. Stephen Colbert says "Everybody should listen to the Slate Political Gabfest." The Gabfest, featuring Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz, is the kind of informal and irreverent discussion Washington journalists have after hours over drinks. Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you’ll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe dire ...
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Preaching The Text examines the weekly Bible Readings from the three-year lectionary. Dr. Steven Paulson and pastor John Hoyum present these Scripture readings with a particular emphasis on how the Gospel is proclaimed and heard in weekly preaching.
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Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media you’ll read, and hear, stories you can’t find anywhere else written by journalists who are lead ...
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Workers' Lit

Workers' Lit

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Home of the Socialist Shelf book review podcast AND the Unfit to Print weekly news roundup and commentary podcast. Read good books, tell bad jokes, and fight for a better future!
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99% Invisible

Roman Mars

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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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Bishop James Golka shares his weekly reflection on the readings for the upcoming Sunday Catholic Mass. Bishop Golka is Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. If you want to watch the video version, please visit the diocesan website: www.diocs.org and click on ”Bishop Golka’s Videos”
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The Bible Recap

Tara-Leigh Cobble

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Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, "What did I just read?" Maybe you've tried to read through the Bible but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal? The Bible Recap is here to help! The Bible Recap (TBR) follows a chronological Bible reading plan and is a short daily recap by creator and host, Tara-Leigh Cobble. She’ll highlight and summarize that day’s Bible reading in a casual, easy to understand way.
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Hysteria

Crooked Media

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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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OBITCHUARY

Morbid Network

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Each week hosts Spencer Henry (Cult Liter Podcast) and Madison Reyes sit back and read outlandish, hilarious, and sometimes scathing obituaries. Every Thursday they come to the table with bizarre history, strange funeral traditions, and so much more! Each episode ends with a 'dumb criminals' segment in which they each talk about hilarious run-ins with the law.
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The internet's resident librarian, Jack Edwards, presents... Inklings! The Inklings Book Club is a community for book lovers, championing storytellers from around the world. Subscribe for weekly author interviews and our spotlight monthly book club chat, where we'll be grilling authors on their writing process, inspiration, and future projects. To be involved with the group-read, search Inklings on the Fable app or join us on Instagram.
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PsycHacks

Orion Taraban

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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides listeners with a brief, thought-provoking episode several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by my clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each episode to inspire listeners to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light.
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This Week in NET is Cloudflare’s weekly roundup exploring the Internet’s past, present, and future. Hosted by João Tomé with expert guests, it shares insights that matter to developers, businesses, and Internet enthusiasts alike. Follow us on X: @CloudflareTV and @Cloudflare Read our blog posts at blog.cloudflare.com Watch our full video library at cloudflare.tv/ThisWeekInNet
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Daily Bible reading transforms lives through six powerful ways outlined in Psalm 19:7-11. God's Word makes us whole when we feel fragmented, provides wisdom for difficult decisions, brings joy during discouragement, offers clarity when life feels confusing, gives warnings to help us avoid dangerous paths, and rewards those who obey its teachings. T…
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Trespasses is a politically charged forbidden love story as well as an astute depiction of a complicated mother-daughter dynamic. We follow Cushla whose name comes from an Irish Gaelic saying meaning “my pulse” – it’s an equivalent to sweetheart or darling, but specifically "the pulse of my heart". And that is who she is for multiple characters. He…
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This week, The Naked Week shoehorns an agenda, gets out of jail free, and in a genuine Radio 4 first - Taylor Swift pays a visit to the studio! From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious. From satirical stunts to studio set pieces via …
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Thorne to talk about her newest release 'This Gilded Abyss.' Tune in to hear Rebecca and I chat about learning to trust someone again after a rocky past, having a setting heighten the claustrophobia the characters feel, and how nothing is black and white.…
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GB2RS News Sunday, the 16th of November 2025 The news headlines: Nominations for the RSGB 2026 Elections are now open The RSGB National Radio Centre to host ‘Build your own radio’ workshops Ofcom has agreed to the RSGB request to extend the 146-147MHz NoV for a further year Could your skills and experience help to shape the RSGB’s activities? The S…
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While you can occasionally trick others, the truth is that you can't cheat yourself. This is why all real growth arises out of discipline and self-love. When people want something more than they want the process of obtaining it, they will be tempted to fraud. However, you can resist this temptation by understanding self love as sacrifice in the ser…
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Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Read or Dead's annual holiday gift guide. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter. We’ve got the chops to match the book lover in your life with their next favorite read. An…
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In this special episode of Office Hours, Scott Galloway brings back Morgan Housel to answer your questions on “enough,” financial independence, and the art of spending. They discuss why our money goals keep moving, how to know when you can slow down, and why saving is really about buying independence, not things. Morgan also explains why holding ex…
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In which we return to the plan for communism put together by the Group of International Communists and discuss several critiques made against its proposals.Reading: Thoughts on the ‘Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution’ (2025) by Angry Workers, Response to Angry Workers (2025) by Hermann Lueer, and On ‘The Fundamental Pri…
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From gifted pilot to feared enforcer, Darth Vader's life was a descent into darkness, and a journey back toward redemption. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we uncover the rise, fall, and final act of the man once known as Anakin Skywalker, whose choices reshaped an entire galaxy. #DarthVader #CompactBiographies #GalacticHistory #StarWarsSa…
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This is a very special instalment of the podcast, as we have not one, not two nor three, but four interviews with four award winners – the 2025 winners of the four categories of The Reading Prize.First presented in 2014, The Readings Prize supports new and outstanding Australian voices across three separate categories of fiction: Children’s, Young …
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FROM TODAY’S RECAP: - Podcast: Reconciling Accounts of the Resurrection - TBR Bookshelf Graphics - Finishers Page Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouT…
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3 Very Disturbing TRUE Christmas Horror Stories 🎄 | When Holiday Cheer Turns to FearThe holidays are meant to bring joy, warmth, and family… but for some, Christmas night turned into something far darker.These are true chilling stories that prove even during the season of lights and laughter, shadows still linger. From strange visitors in the snow …
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Economic insecurity, race riots, incendiary media … Claude McKay was one of the few Black journalists covering a turbulent period that sounds all too familiar to us today By Yvonne Singh. Read by Karl Queensborough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss why Democrats caved to end the government shutdown and what comes next, the affordability crisis with guest and editorial director for New York Times Opinion David Leonhardt, and the importance of this week’s spectacle of competing Epstein document drops. For this week’s Slate Plus b…
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First up on the podcast, Online News Editor David Grimm joins host Sarah Crespi for a rundown of online news stories. They talk about lichen that dine on dino bones, the physics of the lip-out problem in golf, and a brain-computer interface that can decode a tonal language (Chinese) from brain waves. Next on the show, Jeremy Munday, a professor of …
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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Sara Holland to talk about her newest fantasy 'Break Wide the Sea' and internationally bestselling author Cale Dietrich to talk about his newest romance 'My Roommate from Hell.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about how your beliefs can change when you're exposed to the cruelty of the world and how heartb…
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Brea and Mallory discuss their favorite establishments in books! Plus, they review StoryTerra and solve a reader problem about which library to use. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store The Reading Glasses Book! Sponsors - ZocDoc www.zocdoc.com/GLASSES Factor www.factormeals.com/GLASSES50OF…
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TGIT Geoffs! This week Madison is telling us all about the Manchester Mummy! But first, Spencer is taking us on a tour of Ed Gein’s house and the nasty findings inside. We’ve got an obituary for an iconic actor who had everybody screaming, a goose and so much more! Oh, and don’t worry honey we didn’t forget the dumb.ass.criminallllllllls! LET’S GO!…
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Scott Galloway joins actor, director, and comedian Ben Stiller live at 92NY for a conversation on modern masculinity – friendship, fatherhood, purpose, and building a life filled with meaning and connection. They discuss why mentoring young men has become controversial, how masculinity can evolve without reverting to old stereotypes, and the cultur…
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Live from Crooked Con, WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Hysteria to share her wisdom on resistance and offer insight into how Democrats can become a “proposition party,” not just the opposition party. Then comedian Suzanne Lambert takes the stage to share some solicited advice on dating in D.C., dealing with conservative men, and workplace fashion. Th…
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Small in stature but vast in courage, Frodo Baggins carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of the hobbit from the Shire whose journey to destroy the One Ring reshaped Middle-earth and redefined what it means to be a hero. #FrodoBaggins #CompactBiographies #MiddleEarth #FantasyH…
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FROM TODAY’S RECAP: - Image: Golgotha - Article: This Bone is the Only Skeletal Evidence For Crucifixion in the Ancient World - Article: How Jesus Died: Rare Evidence of Roman Crucifixion Found - Article: 10 Reasons the Father Didn't Turn His Face Away At The Cross - Article: Did God Turn His Face Away? And Why It Matters. - Article: Psalms: Lookin…
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3 Unnerving TRUE Dead Of Night Horror Stories 🌙 | Real Life Nightmares in the DarkThe night is supposed to bring peace — but for some, it brings pure terror.These are true disturbing stories that happened in the dead of night, when the world was asleep and silence ruled the streets. From strange knocks at the door to figures standing in the dark, t…
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Episode 177 November 6, 2025 On the Needles 1:24 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A …
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Another crazy news week! We start with the summary, and then go into a discussion (featuring Josh Boerman) at around the 15-minute mark.Today's topics: huge electoral losses for the Republicans, the Zohran Mamdani victory, total Democrat capitulation on the shutdown, unceasing imperialism, too little (and too much!) water due to climate change, and…
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The School District of Philadelphia had long targeted a November release of its facilities planning process findings, but now it's looking like there will be a delay. Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. shares an updated timeline, and also addresses whether the district would ever consider codifying a bathroom break policy. 00:00 Why is the faci…
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John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey as an attempt to halt leadership manoeuvres against Keir Starmer has spectacularly backfired and put Starmer’s potential rival Wes Streeting on the front foot. Plus, the BBC is in crisis again – but this time it involves a $1bn lawsuit filed by Donald Trump. Jane Martinson, the former head of m…
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We start with Matthew Gault’s dive into a battle between a small town and the construction of a massive datacenter for America’s nuclear weapon scientists. After the break, Joseph explains why people are 3D-printing whistles in Chicago. In the subscribers-only section, Jason zooms out and tells us what librarians are seeing with AI and tech, and ho…
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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into Trump’s new “affordability” push — from $2,000 tariff rebate checks to 50-year mortgages — and ask whether any of it actually makes economic sense. Then, California’s Gavin Newsom takes on America’s masculinity crisis, warning Democrats can’t keep ignoring men and boys. Plus, Texas Democrat James Talarico…
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Barefoot, curious, and forever chasing freedom, Huckleberry Finn drifted down the Mississippi River and straight into history. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we follow the boy who saw the world's injustice through a child's eyes — and chose what was right over what was lawful. #HuckleberryFinn #CompactBiographies #AmericanHistory #Classic…
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Will eating mint cancel out the feeling of spice in your mouth? How do you manipulate aroma compounds to mimic the taste of lemon? When it comes to the science of flavor, there is no shortage of questions to ask. On this episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by renowned flavor scientist, author, and co-founder of Noma’s Fermentation Lab, Dr. Arie…
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FROM TODAY’S RECAP: - TBR Deep Dive Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube - Follow Tara-Leigh Cobble: Instagram - Read/listen on the Bible App or Dw…
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5 CREEPY STORIES TOLD BY FUNERAL DIRECTORS ⚰️ | True Disturbing Tales from the Other SideWorking with the dead changes the way you see life — and sometimes, it makes you believe in things you can’t explain.These are true terrifying stories told by real funeral directors who have witnessed strange, unexplainable, and chilling moments inside funeral …
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At the end of the 20th century and across the first decade of the 21st, a swathe of countries across Latin America elected left-wing governments in what became known internationally as the Pink Tide. In more recent years, what many have seen as a second wave of progressive governments have collapsed, giving way to right-wing leaders such as Milei, …
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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: the arrest of a Tibetan New York city cop on spying charges plays into the community’s long-held suspicions that the People’s Republic is watching them By Lauren Hilgers. Read by Emily Woo Z…
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We had a great week, and so we decided we all need nice things, which means it's time to just talk about the stuff we love in romance. We're talking about our favorite microtropes in romance novels--the things that give us pure shots of joy. There's all sorts of stuff in here: contemporaries, historicals, paranormals, mafia, hockey, tattoos, pierci…
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Chris and Andy talk about the upcoming premiere of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ and how it’s significantly evolved over the years (7:21). Then they discuss why the new Netflix historical drama ‘Death by Lightning,’ starring Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen, is worth your time (18:11). Later, they check in with ‘The Morning S…
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Comedy writer Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show, The Flop House, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and co-host of the 99% Invisible Breakdown of The Power Broker) spills the secrets of how he grows jokes from tiny ideas into full-blown laughs. Joke Farming: How to Write Comedy and Other Nonsense is out on Nov 12. Find it in your favorite bookstore. Subscri…
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It was a good weekend in East Lansing, with the ice hockey team beating up on #3 Penn State, and beating the Razorbacks in Breslin. Oh, and no football to spoil the mood. We break it all down, then take your social media questions. Join us next week​⁠ on Twitter and IG @spartan_pod and @spartanpod on Bluesky. And watch again on YouTube at https://y…
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We all know that book gifts are the best gifts, and today Anne is talking with a devoted reader who's come to the show looking for guidance on selecting great bookish gifts for the season to come. Meredith Amadee lives in Tucson, Arizona, where she works as a wedding photographer and hosts a book club that's come to play a big part in her life. Eve…
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Who owns the future of the Democratic Party? That’s the question on everyone’s mind since last Tuesday night—when the richest city in America elected 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its mayor. You can see Mamdani’s win as a one-off—a charismatic contender facing a rival mired in controversy. But the other way to see it is as embl…
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In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how the U.S. and China are building the backbone of the AI era — massive data centers that are reshaping global energy use and government policy. They look at who’s paying for the AI boom, why electricity might decide the winner, and how China’s homegrown models are quietly cat…
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