Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei. Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective- ...
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We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***
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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ o ...
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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytelling of crimes, and stories of lesser known criminals from around the world this is the place for you. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Rotten Mango ad-free. Start a fr ...
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When We Die Talks begins with a single question asked to an anonymous caller: What do you think happens when we die? From there, the conversation unfolds in unexpected directions. Touching on belief, doubt, loss, and the search for meaning. These aren’t experts or public figures. They are everyday people opening up about the things most of us keep quiet. The result is raw, unpredictable, and deeply human. New anonymous calls every Wednesday. Want to share your story? Apply to be a caller at ...
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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives. Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is it like to face death and make it out alive? Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, I Survived documents harrowing stories of human endurance. In their own words, survivors recall how they overcame unbelievable circumstances that changed their lives forever.
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Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.
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That which doesn’t kill us… Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Dan Bush, Alive Again is a weekly series featuring extraordinary stories from people who faced death—and came back changed. From near-death experiences to near-fatal accidents and moments of profound crisis, each episode dives into the transformation that happens on the other side of survival. Told in their own words, these first-hand accounts explore not just what happened in the moment, but how everything changed after: perspect ...
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Coffin Talk explores how our views on death affect the way we live our life. Join Mike Oppenheim as he interviews people from all ages and cultures to explore The Meaning of Death. mikeyopp.substack.com
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris Gethard Show, Broad City, This American Life, and one of Time Outs 10 best comedians of 2015). Every week, Chris opens the phone line to one anonymous caller, and he cant hang up first, no matter what. From shocking confessions and family secrets to philosophical discussions and shameless self-promotion, anything can and will happen! T ...
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Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you ever wonder if we survive death? Join me as I delve into compelling evidence that shows our consciousness continues when our body dies. Explore near-death experiences, reincarnation, mediumship, and other fascinating phenomena through insightful discussions with researchers and individuals who have had remarkable experiences. Prepare to reevaluate how you perceive life and death as we journey through these intriguing topics.Support the podcast on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ourpara ...
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Hear the magic that happens when all members of the IGN UK team run head first at each other to chat about video games, movies, TV shows and weird things they've put in their mouths. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information.
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We all have questions: Who am I? Does my life have value? What determines my identity and my purpose? Is there a God? Does he care? What will happen when I die? Is it even possible to know the truth? Vince and Jo invite you to Ask Away.
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Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You Love. This is the podcast for high performers who feel stuck in jobs they’ve outgrown. If you’re asking, “How do I actually replace $10K–$20K/month so I can quit and never look back?” — welcome home. At Action Academy, we teach you how to buy small businesses and commercial real estate to create cash flow that actually replaces your job. Monday through Friday, you’ll learn from 7–9 figure entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, and acquisition pros who’ve ...
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Hosted by Johnny Burke, Closer To Venus features interviews with experiencers and researchers on metaphysical/spiritual topics such as reincarnation, the spirit world, near-death experiences, channeling, astral projection, ascension, karma, past life memories, and consciousness science.The show was created for people who feel that traditional religious and scientific beliefs do not offer satisfactory answers to existential questions such as why are we here, what is our purpose, and what real ...
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Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and world-renowned expert on the relationship between high performance and the mind. Dr. Gervais’s client roster includes Super Bowl winning NFL teams, Fortune 50 CEOs, Olympic medalists, internationally acclaimed artists, and more. On Finding Mastery, Dr. Gervais sits down with the best at what they do, like David Goggins, Brene Brown, Toto Wolff, socce ...
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Soul Boom is a series of intimate conversations hosted by Rainn Wilson exploring meaningful and inspiring topics that tickle the mind, heart and soul. Never too precious, yet unafraid to touch on the profound, we digs into the core of the human experience: creativity, spirituality and psychology. Bringing to the conversation some of the most brilliant and heart-felt artists, thinkers and doers, Soul Boom guides the listener toward transformation on both a personal and societal level. Also, l ...
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I deconstructed my Mormon faith down to the bone—and when my dad died, the deconstruction shit really hit the fan. Now, Girlscamp isn’t just about what’s fallen apart, but about exploring what might come next. Around the campfire, we’ll swap stories from life after faith shifts, laugh at the quirks of high-demand religion, and dig into the ways Mormonism shows up in our culture—from pop culture and art to media and everyday life. I’ll also sit down with voices ranging from therapists to phil ...
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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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From Atheism to Enlightenment (F.A.T.E.) is my journey into investigating and discovering the true nature of reality, who we are as spiritual beings, and what lies beyond the veil of existence. After having a spiritual awakening when faced with a traumatic health crisis, I went from being a devout atheist, who only believed in science, to diving deep into discovering myself, our true purpose and the many complexities that exist within this reality. There will be guests from many different sp ...
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Best Of Reddit Stories 2025 Cheating, True Crime, AITA and NSFW Stories
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Best Of Reddit Stories 2025 Dive into the latest and greatest Reddit stories of 2025! From jaw-dropping "Am I the A**hole?" moments to heartwarming tales from r/HumansBeingBros, this collection brings together the most entertaining, shocking, and thought-provoking posts Reddit has to offer. We’re covering everything from dramatic revenge stories and awkward family confessions to inspiring life lessons and hilarious fails. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the drama, or the unexpected twist ...
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Holly Groves is just a photographer. Patrick Sharpe is only a DJ. Weddings are their business. This one might well be their funeral… A darkly romantic comedy of 8 parts - CLICK CLICK BOOM BOOM is an audio drama filled with action, intrigue and…white chocolate sauce? Attempting to answer the age-old genre mashing question what would happen if you crossed ‘When Harry met Sally’ with ‘Die Hard’, CLICK CLICK BOOM BOOM serves up BIG romance with even BIGGER explosions! Should romance be this expl ...
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This We Believe explains the essentials of the Christian faith and its impact on our lives. Each season will use key texts as springboards for exploring the core tenets of Christianity, beginning with the Apostles' Creed and continuing with texts such as the 10 Commandments and the Our Father. While each season will progress through these documents, each episode will be centered around a specific topic, such as the Cross, or the Holy Spirit, or a specific question, such as What happens when ...
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When life gives you a toxic mother, what do you do? You listen, learn, and change your direction! I’m Phylis Mantelli, author of the book “UnMothered: Life With A Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me.” This podcast is a place for mentoring and encouragement as we navigate the complexities of toxic parent relationships. Join me as I share my journey and invite God-filled guests to discuss emotional healing, overcoming childhood trauma, and personal growth. Together, we'll explore new thoughts and pattern ...
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes the conversation around death. Each new guest shares their experience with death in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about it” taboo. It’s the one thing we all share in common, so let’s talk about.
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Discussions from Ancient Warfare Magazine. Why did early civilisations fight? Who were their Generals? What was life like for the earliest soldiers? Ancient Warfare Magazine will try and answer these questions. Warfare minus two thousand years.
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Over My Dead Poddy is the podcast that lifts the lid on death, dying, and funerals – busting the common funeral myths with honesty, humour, and heart. Hosted by three passionate professionals who work across the funeral industry, it’s a human-focussed, fear-facing, no-nonsense look at what really happens when it’s time to say goodbye to those we love – and why it matters. We’re here to answer the questions you’ve always wondered about but never quite dared to ask. From the practical to the p ...
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Ever wonder where the internet stops and IRL begins? Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor. From internet trends to AI slop to the politics of memes, Close All Tabs covers it all. How will AI change our jobs and lives? Is the government watching what I post? Is there life beyond TikTok? Host Morgan Sung pulls from experts, the audience, and history to add context to the trends and depth to the memes. And she’ll wrestl ...
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The Third Act Podcast is what happens when three friends get together and launch into movie-related discussion and reviews! New releases, old films, and nostalgically-themed episodes such as "Don't Judge a Movie By It's Cover" and "But Does It Hold Up?" are all part of the cinema obsessed mix. There's literally something for everyone here, from the mainstream mouth breather to the arthouse goon. So, do yourself a favor. Grab an ice cold can of Mt. Dew Baja Blast and enjoy Christian, Jericho, ...
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Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech. On Tuesdays, WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond sits down with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and beyond for a discussion captured through the WIRED lens. On Thursdays, Lauren Goode and Michael Calore to break down a recent st ...
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Here at NorthRock Church we exist to see lives [re]defined by being filled with life in Christ. We're so excited to have you join us for our online experiences!
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"This is the true story of a Gen X-er picked to do a podcast and give his personal views on Pop Culture, Politics, Sports, News and more, So find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real. - ‘Get Of My Lawn’ As we grow into an ever changing world and new Generations are born, only one stays the same with their distain for all others - ‘Gen X’. We survived riding bikes without helmets, No cell phones, understanding you go home when the street lights go on. We lived ...
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A podcast about waking up — not to new beliefs, but beyond them. What happens when we stop standing on any fixed idea of who we are or what life means? Standing Nowhere explores spirituality, mindfulness, and the mystery of being human through honest conversation and reflection. Host Jacob Buehler blends story, humor, and real-life experience as a working father and seeker, drawing from mysticism and contemplative traditions to point toward what can’t be captured in words — presence itself. ...
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The HFM Advisor Team shares our experiences working everyday with clients going through life’s transitions. We provide some insights into the personal finance topics of the day and even share the mic with guests from our network of outside professionals. We love what we do and who we do it for, so we hope you enjoy getting to know us and learning some things along the way!
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For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features lon ...
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We are excited to start a new church in Bargara and look forward to seeing what God does among us. Our desire is to share the great news of Jesus with the Bundaberg region, and be a blessing to our community. We are an ordinary group of people who believe Jesus makes the difference in life.
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The Ultimate Guide to Crypto Finance. DeFi, NFTs, and cryptocurrencies. Level up. Go bankless.
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Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media.
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe jon atack, along with his son sam, present a series of educational podcasts on how to spot, avoid, and overcome unethical manipulation of all kinds - from destructive cults and abusive relationships, to advertising, groupthink, bullying and more. join us in our hope to create a world where people are taught from ...
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The best newspaper in Canada is a podcast. Original reporting, sharp political analysis, and media criticism you won’t get anywhere else. Keeping you informed about what’s happening now in your country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Recovering the joy of theology. On the Theology Q&A podcast Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer take up your theology questions, providing Biblical and pastoral answers deeply rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Submit your questions at http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.
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An award winning podcast hosted by three of the worst brains Australia has to offer. Two guys named Joel and their friend answer pop culture’s most important questions in the wrongest way possible. Not a Star Wars podcast. Subscribe to the Bad Brain Boys on Apple Podcasts for even more content to ruin your day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Happens When We Die? (w/ Hospice Nurse Julie)
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Hospice Nurse Julie sits down with Rainn to completely re-frame how we think about death, dying and what might come next. From the biology of how the body peacefully shuts down to mystical deathbed visions, guardian angel stories and “miracle pancakes,” she shares raw, hopeful and surprisingly funny lessons from years at the bedside. They dive into…
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Q&A: forgiveness, confession with attendance, how important is the absolution? Fellowship at church, church security, Lutherans and the Apocrypha, and what happens when we die.
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: forgiveness confession with attendance how important is the absolution? Fellowship at church church security Lutherans and the Apocrypha what happens when we die. Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.c…
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When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
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I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth Written and read by Pamela Gordon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Book Club Meets: “Women are survivors and scapegoats!” Rage and revenge, with Elizabeth Day
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Elizabeth Day had an urgent need to say something about the way we’re living – about the power, politics, class, sexism, and discrimination that plague the world around us. She explores all of that, plus perimenopause and female rage, through the entertaining lens of her latest novel One Of Us. In this live Book Club chat with Fearne, Elizabeth tal…
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In this episode of Ancient Warfare Answers, Murray Dahm returns to the topic of dice in the ancient world. After a question about Greek and Roman dice and the game of Hazard, Murray explores other games played with dice and uncovers intriguing details about the Roman game of Alea — perhaps the one Julius Caesar referenced with his famous phrase "Al…
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Encore: Helen Garner's love letter to her grandson, and football
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When Helen Garner began following her grandson Amby's under-16s football team, it was a chance to spend more time with her youngest grandchild before he became an adult and she was fascinated by the spectacle. She went along to all the games, and to every training session, shivering on the sidelines at dusk, it also gave Helen a new writing project…
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Changes are afoot at the Federal Reserve: President Donald Trump will name a new Fed chair in the coming year, and the central bank’s job could get complicated as the economy absorbs the full impact of new tariffs. In this episode, why Fed independence is crucial and where the federal funds rate is headed in 2026. Plus: Families weigh the cost of c…
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Q&A: Apart from God, Hebrews 11 and Infant Faith, Life in the New Heaven, Against the Devil, Near Death Experiences, Confession Absolution and Revivalism, and the Power of Positive Thinking
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: What can we do Apart from God Hebrews 11 and Infant Faith Life in the New Heaven Against the Devil Near Death Experiences Confession, Absolution, and Revivalism The Power of Positive Thinking Submit your questions h…
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The average age of Congress' members has gotten older compared to the Americans it represents. This 119th Congress is the third oldest since 1789. On today’s show, Princeton economist Owen Zidar joins Kimberly to explain how decades of public policy have fueled a generational wealth gap and what our so-called gerontocracy has to do with it. Plus, w…
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These days, Americans are drinking less alcohol. While that may be a positive from a health perspective, it’s not great news for California grape growers. Industry groups predict that 2025 will be the smallest harvest since the mid-’90s. These changing consumption habits are changing the landscape of California vineyards. Also, the Trump administra…
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What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
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This year, AI agents have been at the forefront of tech companies' ambitions. OpenAI’s Sam Altman has often talked about a possible billion-dollar company being spun up with just one human and an army of AI agents. And so last summer, journalist Evan Ratliff decided to try to become that unicorn himself — by creating HarumoAI, a small startup that’…
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Money talks: the deep ties between Twitter and Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia’s investment in Twitter increased its influence in Silicon Valley while being used at home to shut down critics of the regime By Jacob Silverman.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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The Transportation Security Administration announced earlier this week that passengers without a REAL ID or other acceptable documents (like a passport or tribal ID) will have to pay a $45 fee for the extra screening required to get through security. We'll hear more. Plus, as part of our continued lunar economy series, we'll learn about what develo…
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Meta faces an investigation over AI in WhatsApp
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From the BBC World Service: European antitrust regulators have just launched an investigation into Meta over its rollout of artificial intelligence features on WhatsApp for European users. This move marks the latest action by European regulators against large technology firms, as the trade bloc seeks to balance support for the sector with efforts t…
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S2 Episode 4: How To Leave A Dead Good Legacy
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This week we’re talking legacies — the real kind, not the dry legal sort. We’re joined by Katie from Dead Good Legacies, who’s flipping the script on death education and showing why your impact doesn’t end when the funeral does. We dig into how personal a goodbye can be, what losing someone taught her about living, and why getting comfy with your o…
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The Ornament I Forgot: On Gratitude, Regret, and Waking Up to What Matters
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This week, I couldn't lock in a guest—and honestly, I've been struggling to lock in much of anything lately. Backsliding on habits, drowning in self-blame, stuck in the gap between where I am and where I want to be. Then, while decorating the Christmas tree, I realized I'd completely forgotten one of my son's ornaments. The one he made at five year…
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Every year for the past 11 or so years, Canadaland has run a crowdfunding campaign in the fall. We finished up this year’s campaign in late November, and so we wanted to hear from you, about what we should do with all of your hard earned money. After all, Jesse Brown has said that “We work for you.” You filled up the lines for two hours and let Sam…
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This episode showcases four of the most important talks from our Bankless Summit event in Buenos Aires for Devconnect, each capturing how Ethereum is evolving as it enters the real world. Tomasz K. Stańczak reveals the EF’s new priorities around developer acceleration, founder support, institutional engagement, and unifying the L2 ecosystem. Ansgar…
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Every day, consumers are confronted with the fragility of our personal data privacy — another data breach, another government agency accessing databases they didn't previously have access to, another consent form popping up to get permission to gather more data. It's almost too much for any one person to keep a handle on, according to Rohan Grover,…
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Every day, consumers are confronted with the fragility of our personal data privacy — another data breach, another government agency accessing databases they didn't previously have access to, another consent form popping up to get permission to gather more data. It's almost too much for any one person to keep a handle on, according to Rohan Grover,…
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When we read the Bible, God draws us into Sacred Time, where we can experience the past and future events of scripture as if they are present to us. In this episode, find out how the early Christians understood sacred time, and how this impacted what how they read the Bible. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeBelieve/ Four Mountains teaches C…
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William F. Buckley JR.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era
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William F. Buckley Jr., the charismatic intellectual who defined modern American conservatism, was famously skilled at forging friendships across the ideological divide, a talent that helped him both shape the political landscape and navigate public opinion. His capacity for personal charm allowed him to be a public extremist and a private moderate…
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What's better than holiday hot chocolate? If just thinking about it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy, well – that’s by design. Chocolate's big history sweeps across the globe, and today we’re going on that journey: from the pre–Columbus Americas, to an early 20th century reporter’s hunch about what cocoa production really takes, to a 21st century …
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Parents, have your kids ever seen or experienced anything ghostly that kinda scared you?
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Parents, have your kids ever seen or experienced anything ghostly that kinda scared you?
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The forgotten men who fought and died in the wild jungles of Borneo
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At the very end of World War Two, Australian soldiers were sent to Borneo to dislodge the occupying Japanese Forces. The story of their brutal fighting was largely forgotten by their own compatriots, who never understood why they went in there in the first place. It was one of the largest amphibious landings of the whole war, and what followed was …
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Small business owners’ economic moods remain mixed. But, as is so often the case, how folks feel is different from how they act. And hard data tells us small business owners are pulling back on hiring — one ADP report shows businesses with fewer than 50 employees cut a net 120,000 jobs in November. Should we be worried? Plus: Retailers benefit from…
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The Trump administration has been clear about its desire for deep federal funding cuts to university research. So, some institutions of higher learning are looking to other sources of revenue, including backing startups spun off from research. Today, we'll examine the potential money-making idea. Plus, we’ll learn about a hiring pullback by smaller…
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President Donald Trump plans to announce weaker fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks at a White House event today. The move will likely reverse a Biden-era rule requiring automakers to reach an average of 50 miles per gallon for new vehicles by 2031. Plus, as part of our lunar economy series, we hear how one company is recycling space debr…
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From the BBC World Service: European politicians have reached a provisional agreement to phase out imports of Russian gas by 2027. Exports of oil and gas have been crucial for Russia to fund its military campaign in Ukraine. Russia says Europe will be less competitive and that consumers will have to pay higher prices. Then, we'll check in on Japan'…
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Canada's in a Cold War with America, but America Hasn't Noticed
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It’s been one year since Trump started threatening Canada’s economy and our sovereignty. But with all this story’s twists and turns, have Canadians grown complacent about what’s at stake? Producer James Nicholson steps into the host’s chair to make a bold case that Canada isn’t just in a tariff war. We’re in a cold war. And we need to start acting …
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Michael Nadeau called the top before the 10/10 crash. In this episode, he sits down with Ryan to explain why. They break down the onchain data that flipped him risk off, Bitcoin’s decisive break below the 50-week moving average, and why global liquidity and rate cuts may not rescue this cycle. Michael shares the price zones where Bitcoin becomes co…
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What happens when all your coworkers are AI?
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once speculated that we'll soon see the first billion-dollar company run by one person and an army of AI agents. Journalist Evan Ratliff decided to put the idea to the test in the newest season of his podcast, “Shell Game,” where Ratliff and his team of synthetic co-founders, executives and workers launched their startup, Huru…
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What happens when all your coworkers are AI?
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once speculated that we'll soon see the first billion-dollar company run by one person and an army of AI agents. Journalist Evan Ratliff decided to put the idea to the test in the newest season of his podcast, “Shell Game,” where Ratliff and his team of synthetic co-founders, executives and workers launched their startup, Huru…
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What Happened to Purple Moon Games for Girls?
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Editor’s note: We updated one line to add context about a character in one of the Purple Moon games, which may affect how the character is understood. Thirty years ago, video games were predominantly marketed to boys. Nintendo and Sega ran TV ads featuring boys proclaiming how “awesome” and “powerful” the latest system was. And the biggest computer…
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The First Openly Gay NBA Player On the Power of Courage, Leadership, and Empathy | John Amaechi
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What does it really mean to live with courage and conviction? On today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. John Amaechi — organizational psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and the first openly gay NBA player. Along his journey, John always set out to be himself in a world that repeatedly told him he was too big, too soft-spoken, too smart…
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#38 - The Other G-Word No One Wants to Talk About
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Mortality feels different when you’re sitting beside a parent and waiting for the breath that doesn’t return. In this call, we stay close to that moment—not with big theories or tidy comfort, but with the real stuff: complicated love, sudden anger, the guilt that shows up long after it’s “too late,” and the small rituals we use to get ourselves thr…
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From the archive: A day in the life of (almost) every vending machine in the world
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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 2022: what’s behind the indestructible appeal of the robotic snack? By Tom Lamont. Read by Andrew McGregor. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…
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Only a few weeks off social media and this bitch has stories to tell. Today I’m talking about my scrolling addiction and the moment I realized enough was enough. Then we’ll catch up while I read through your submissions and questions ❤️ Episode with Amy McPhie Allebest Podcast Episode with Amy McPhie Allebest YouTube Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Do…
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Deciding to live—recovery from a decade long battle with anorexia
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While fighting anorexia Lexi Crouch was admitted to hospital 25 times and placed in an induced coma twice. When doctors told her she would die, she began the slow climb up and out to health (CW: discussion of eating disorders) Lexi was 16 when she was first admitted to hospital and diagnosed with anorexia and spent the next decade in and out specia…
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The Federal Reserve’s quantitative approach to monetary policy decisions means its governors tend to reach consensus. But in the past few meetings, some FOMC members have disagreed on whether to prioritize jobs or inflation. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and former FOMC member Daniel Tarullo discuss why the Fed is divided right no…
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The human story behind a digital time capsule
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If you could send a message to yourself, 20 years into the future, what would you say? On today’s show, Scientific American’s editor-in-chief David Ewalt joins Kimberly to share how he built an e-mail time capsule two decades ago and how human relationships kept the project alive despite the challenges of a rapidly changing technology and media lan…
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A sign investors think the economy will remain strong
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Corporate bond spreads, extra compensation that corporate bonds pay out compared to government bonds, have been narrowing this year, which means investors aren’t demanding much additional money to account for additional credit risk. That could indicate that investors think economic growth could pick up in the near term. Also on the program: a trade…
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If Trump's tariffs are illegal, Costco wants a refund. The lawsuits that brought President Trump’s tariffs before the Supreme Court last month were led by small businesses and Democratic state attorneys general, but now it’s bigger companies — including Costco — that are suing to make sure they’re in line for a refund if tariffs are struck down. Pl…
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The U.K. agrees to pay more for American meds
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From the BBC World Service: The U.K. government has hailed a deal with the United States to keep tariffs on U.K. pharmaceutical shipments into the U.S. at zero, but the agreement comes with a cost. Then, Hong Kong's leader said serious problems in the city's construction industry, as well as oversight, were exposed in last week’s deadly high-rise f…
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If crypto wins without privacy, did we actually win? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Aztec co-founders Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews to unpack their eight-year quest to build a private world computer for Ethereum, covering the Aztec ignition chain, zero-knowledge-powered “private intents,” and how you can route trades across L1 and L2s withou…
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been pressuring Prime Minister Mark Carney for months on a new pipeline to the BC coast, and after a new MOU, she’s closer than ever. Host Noor Azrieh unpacks this deal with The Hub’s Falice Chin. Plus, a mini cabinet shuffle. And reporter Sam Konnert takes us behind the velvet rope of the Hill’s E-list “exclusive…
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How far away are we from humanoid robots doing our chores?
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Robots are commonplace in factories, and increasingly in warehouses like those run by Amazon. But what about robots to help with household chores — so-called humanoids to load the dishwasher or fold the laundry? To find out, we checked in with Ken Goldberg, professor of engineering at UC Berkeley and co-founder of the AI and robotics company Ambi R…
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