Best Intel Battles Podcasts (2025)

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QB Battle Latest: Alabama, Ohio St | Spring Practice Intel: Oklahoma, Clemson | Arch READY At Texas | James Franklin Interview 1:08:01

21d ago1:08:01

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Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show...) J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Alabama, and Clemson, highlighting key position battles, standout performers, and how each team is gearing up for a championship run. He also dives into the Ohio State quarterback battle, one of the most high-profile comp…

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100 Days Of Trump 2.0 34:16

2h ago34:16

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President Trump's second term will reach its 100th day tomorrow. How should peace and prosperity lovers view the successes and failures thus far? What can he do better?By Ron Paul Liberty Report

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Michigan vs Ohio State Golden Age | Auburn Potential | Miami Skill Stress | Transfer Portal BIG Wins 54:11

9h ago54:11

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Today on The Hard Count ... J.D. PicKell dives into the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry and how "The Game" has become the defining matchup of this college football era. He also breaks down the top transfer portal additions that could reshape the 2024 season, and addresses your biggest concerns surround Miami, LSU, and Auburn this upcoming season. P…

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Grading Trump's First 100 Days, Presidential Retaliation, Detained Student Speaks 26:53

15h ago26:53

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In a new poll, voters graded President Trump's first 100 days in office. An NPR analysis finds more than 100 people and groups the President targeted for retribution in his second term, and NPR traveled to Vermont to speak with a Columbia University student detained by the Trump administration. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important…

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No Income Tax 29:56

1d ago29:56

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Over the weekend President Trump suggested that with the "bonanza" created by his "Liberation Day" tariff plan, taxes on Amerians making $200K or less may be sharply reduced...or even eliminated. Can it be done? Also today: Saudis to buy $100 billion in US weapons. What could go wrong?By Ron Paul Liberty Report

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Continued Crackdown on Illegal Immigration, Canada Votes, Measles Outbreak 13:19

1d ago13:19

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The Trump administration continues to crack down on US immigrants without legal status. The Canadian election has been dominated by President Trump's trade war and threatening rhetoric, and a measles outbreak is especially bad in Texas, where two of every three Americans with the virus live. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important ne…

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Ep. 175: The One Where We Play EV Trivia at the Auto Intel Summit with Experian 9:18

1d ago9:18

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We're on-location at the Auto Intel Summit with my podcast bestie and EV data guru, Kirsten Von Busch, Director of Product Marketing at Experian. Based on the findings from Experian's 2024 Year In Review which tracked electric vehicle trends, we quizzed unsuspecting conference attendees to see how much they *really know* about EVs. HUGE thanks to o…

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Sunday Sprint: Cam Ward Effect | Michigan, Texas Draft Takeaways | CFB 26 News | Atkinson to OSU, FSU Outlook 45:24

2d ago45:24

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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. breaks down his biggest takeaways following the first round of the NFL Draft, which includes the impact of No. 1 overa…

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A Whistleblower Takes on DOGE 31:52

2d ago31:52

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NPR's cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McLaughlin recently broke a story about a whistleblower inside the federal government who says DOGE representatives appear to have taken sensitive data, then covered their tracks. Daniel Berulis works for the National Labor Relations Board and he has shared evidence that DOGE engineers disabled security proto…

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Pope Francis's Funeral Ceremony; Gaza Goes Hungry Under Israeli Blockade 13:31

3d ago13:31

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We report live from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where Pope Francis's funeral is taking place. Plus, the U.N.'s food agency says it is running out of food to distribute to people in Gaza two months into an Israeli blockade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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The Hard Count Huddle: First Round NFL Draft Reaction | SEC Bias | Fixing Non Conference Schedule/CFP 1:04:13

4d ago1:04:13

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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breakin…

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Trump vs. Powell: Fixing Rates Is A Fool's Errand 27:43

4d ago27:43

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The feud between President Trump and Fed Chair Powell is really a fool's errand. Neither can possibly know what interest rates should be, simply because interest rates are derived in the marketplace. Price fixing, by either the Fed or the President, always ends us creating economic malaise. The Fed should not exist because there's no way to properl…

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Ukraine-Russia Peace, Noncitizens And Due Process, Khartoum Destroyed 14:28

5d ago14:28

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Ukraine says a ceasefire must be in place first before it will accept a peace deal with Russia, President Trump claims it's not possible for all of the people he wants to deport to get a trial, and after two years of brutal fighting, Sudan's once-vibrant capitol city of Khartoum is in ruins. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important ne…

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Here's Why Trump Will Never Solve The War In Ukraine 26:35

5d ago26:35

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The Trump Administration has expended enormous time and energy attempting to end the war in Ukraine, yet with each step forward the Administration seems to be forced to take two steps back. It is becoming more and more clear that the negotiations are going nowhere - even the Administration is admitting this. In fact they are doomed to fail. And her…

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Transfer Portal Predictions | Can Tennessee Make It Work w/ Aguilar? | Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins 55:20

5d ago55:20

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama’s current…

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Trump Changes Tone On Tariffs, Russia And Ukraine, Education Executive Orders 12:27

5d ago12:27

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President Trump is now saying tariffs on China will come down substantially, striking a very different tone from the tough talk of a few weeks ago. The President lashed out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy after he rejected U.S. terms to end the war with Russia, and in a series of executive actions President Trump targeted foreign funding and DEI i…

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Ep. 174: Scout Motors vs. Dealers: The Battle Over California Franchise Laws 27:01

6d ago27:01

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*Published this one so fast, I didn't even edit it!* The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is slamming the brakes on Volkswagen and its EV sidekick, Scout Motors, with a lawsuit spicier than a jalapeño-fueled road trip. The charge? Violating California's franchise laws by attempting to sell vehicles directly to consumers. Ellena Sweet,…

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The FIRST EVER Hard Count Mock Draft | For CFB Fans, By CFB Fans 47:20

6d ago47:20

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J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his…

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The War On Speech, With Guest Nico Perrino 34:05

6d ago34:05

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Today's Liberty Report is joined by executive vice president of The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), Nico Perrino, to discuss the threats to the First Amendment on US college campuses and elsewhere.By Ron Paul Liberty Report

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Ep. 173: (Live in Vegas) The Unsung Essential: What Pando Electric Knows That Others Miss 30:15

6d ago30:15

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Jason Goldfarb, EV Infrastructure Attorney at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP and Aaron Li, CEO at PandoElectric joined the show live from the neon-lit hustle of Las Vegas during the EV Charging Summit & Expo last month. This discussion centered around multi-family housing with EV chargers - with 40-45% of EV charging installations happening in apar…

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Global Economic Forecast Dims, Ukraine Peace Talks, Pope Francis Lies In State 12:29

7d ago12:29

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Economists warned about an economic slowdown on the horizon for most countries around the world in the wake of century-high US tariffs. European, Ukrainian and U.S. officials meet in London for peace talks on Russia's war on Ukraine, and crowds began lining up at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their last respects to Pope Francis. Want…

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Pentagon Purge: Neocons Desperate For Iran War 35:44

7d ago35:44

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Recently fired top Pentagon advisor Dan Caldwell took his case to the massive Tucker Carlson show yesterday, explaining that despite whispered accusations against him and his two colleagues, there was not even an investigation as to whether they were responsible for leaks. It's clear that the neocons are getting desperate for their war on Iran and …

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Tennessee, UCLA Transfer Portal QB Trade | Dan Lanning Joins | Bryce Underwood Michigan Overreaction 1:02:35

7d ago1:02:35

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The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We’ve also got fresh intel from across the portal on who’s rising and who’s on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and buildi…

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Defense Department Leak, Mourning Francis, SCOTUS Considers Opting Out 14:23

8d ago14:23

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to find himself mired in controversy. Also — tributes have poured in from around the world remembering Pope Francis as a leader who advocated for the poor and the dispossessed, and the Supreme Court considers a case brought by parents who want to pull their kids out of public school classes because of object…

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Weekly Update --- REAL ID - Phony Security, Real Authoritarianism 5:21

8d ago5:21

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Weekly Update --- REAL ID - Phony Security, Real Authoritarianism by Ron Paul Liberty ReportBy Ron Paul Liberty Report

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Neocon Knives Out For SecDef Hegseth 31:32

8d ago31:32

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Just days after media reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discouraged President Trump from attacking Iran, multiple media stories have dropped claiming incompetence and worse on his part. Meanwhile three top aides known for a more realist approach to foreign policy have been sacked on dubious grounds. Is Hegseth about to learn what happens…

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Pope's Life And Legacy, What Happens Now In Rome, Reaction From South America 12:35

9d ago12:35

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Pope Francis has died at age 88. He was one of the most popular popes in decades and lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalized and vulnerable. A look at funeral plans, the selection process for the next Pope, what happens next in Rome, and the reaction from South America. Want more compr…

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The Girls Who Were Sent Away 20:10

10d ago20:10

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Before Roe v. Wade, when a young, unmarried girl got pregnant, she was often sent away – to a place called a maternity home. There, she would give birth in secret, surrender her baby, and return to her life as if nothing had happened. That shadowed history is the setting of Grady Hendrix's latest horror novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. Today on…

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Supreme Court Blocks Deportations; Imprisonment in El Salvador; US-Iran Nuclear Talks 18:44

10d ago18:44

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The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans. Also, President Trump this week raised the possibility of sending US citizens convicted of crimes to prison in El Salvador. And we'll hear the latest on the second round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran. Learn more about sponsor message…

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