Best Joshua Graham Podcasts (2025)

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November 19, 2025 - Jacob Heilbrunn | David Halperin | Christopher Miller 1:05:06

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A Weakened Trump As a Split in MAGA Emerges With Tucker Carlson and J.D. Vance Jockeying to Succeed America's Most Corrupt and Disastrous President | Trump's Plan to Gut the Department of Education That Only Congress Has the Legal Right to Do | Trump is Pressuring a Weakened Zelensky to Accept a Sellout Peace Plan That is Putin's Wish Listbackgroun…

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377. Former Senator Jon Tester. Can The Dems Win on Epstein? Schumer’s No Shaq. Saudi F-35s - China’s Backdoor. I Remember Kent State. Poor Taste: Trump Dines with the Ultra Rich. Is Montana’s Future Independent ... 52:29

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Former Montana senator and podcast host Jon Tester joins Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a candid, no-bullshit conversation about the state of American democracy, national security, and the urgent need for integrity in politics. From revelations about the Epstein files to concerns about U.S. military sales and deep division in D.C., Jon shares …

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:29:41

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Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines. In this encore, we explore a beast that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best w…

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November 18, 2025 - Ken Klippenstein | Sarah Leah Whitson | Brendan Benedict 1:00:53

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The Loophole in the Epstein Files Bill Passed by the House Today 427 to 1 That Allows Trump to Classify What He Does Not Want the Public to See | The Former Pariah's Lavish White House Welcome With Trump Dismissing MBS's Murder and Dismemberment of a Critic as "Things Happen" | Meta Wins the Antitrust Case Against the Tech Giant on the Basis Facebo…

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376. Tom Bowman. NPR Pentagon Reporter. Is Trump Winning His War On Media? Reporting vs Stenography. Venezuela: The Table Is Set. Gen. Hal Moore’s Lessons. Impact of Huge Cuts at NPR & PBS. Are Seattle ... 45:05

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Legendary NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman returns to Independent Americans for a timely, unflinching conversation about war, truth, journalism, and the future of our democracy. Hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), this episode pulls back the curtain on major national security stories the mainstream press can’t or won’t cover—from the Wh…

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On Democracy and Bullshit with Hélène Landemore 1:06:15

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Today I’m speaking with Hélène Landemore, Professor of Political Science at Yale University, about Democracy and Bullshit, with a special focus on her 2020 book, Open Democracy: Reinventing Popular Rule for the Twenty-First Century (Princeton University Press, 2020). Bullshit is a feature of both democracies and dictatorships alike, but it takes di…

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375. Kevin Baron. Countdown to Conflict in Venezuela. Pieces In Place for a Showdown. US Marines in Shootout in Haiti. Manosphere Monday: Fearless Fathering. Teaching Kids Chaos is the New Normal. Ivy ... 58:21

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On this explosive daily drop, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes national security reporting innovator, dad of three boys, and former head of Defense One, Kevin Baron for an unfiltered conversation on the looming military showdown in Venezuela, unpredictable moves by the Trump administration, Pentagon power grabs, a…

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November 17, 2025 - Jonathan Larsen | Mietek Boduszynski | Ben Freeman 1:00:26

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The Cast of Characters Feeding the Bogus and Delusional Intel Trump is Using to Justify a War With Venezuela | Apparent Russian Sabotage of Poland's Rail Link to Ukraine | As They Throw Money at the Pentagon, When Will Our Politicians Address the Guns Versus Butter Issue?backgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianma…

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Cory Doctorow on Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It 1:36:34

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In this special livestream edition of Peoples & Things, host Lee Vinsel and very special guest host, danah boyd, formerly of Microsoft Research, presently Geri Gay Professor of Communication at Cornell University, chat with writer and activist, Cory Doctorow, about his new book, Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do Abo…

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November 16, 2025 - Daniel Boguslaw | Faiza Patel | Aaron Regunberg 1:00:36

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Epstein's Ties to Foreign Leaders and How Much the CIA Has an Epstein Problem | In Targeting an Organization That Does Not Exist, Trump Can Now Target Anyone |Will AI be an Issue in the Next Election?backgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.socialfacebook.com/ianmastersmedia…

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374. Venezuela Boat Strikes are Trump’s WMD. Vets Week Wrap Up: Democrats Falling for Trump’s Headfakes. 70% of Americans Don’t Want War with Venezuela. End of an Era - MSNBC Becomes MSNow. Football Friday ... 21:10

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Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) wraps a tense, emotional Veterans Week with a no-holds-barred, guest-free episode—breaking down urgent national security issues, political accountability, and the looming prospect of military conflict in Venezuela. Drawing from his week traveling, deep connections to the veteran community, …

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November 13, 2025 - Matthew Petti | Louise Shelley | Christopher Prebble 1:01:35

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One of the First Journalists to Reveal the Email Trove Linking Epstein With Israeli Intelligence | The Damaging Scandal of Zelensky's Former Media Partner on the Lam With $100 Million in Energy Repairs Stolen | Does the U.S. Need Trump's Security Pact With Saudi Arabia?backgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmast…

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373. On Venezuela: Show Me the Dope with Henry Rollins. The Cost of War and the Power of Art. The Fight for the Soul of America. Don’t Mess with Banksy. The Wisdom of Bob. Lessons from Walter Reed and ... 55:34

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We’re back with part two of Paul Rieckhoff’s (@PaulRieckhoff) epic conversation with punk rock icon, activist, and truth-teller Henry Rollins in this raw, urgent, and fiercely independent discussion of the true cost of war, creative protest, and the power of showing up. From the lessons of helping injured veterans to finding hope through art and co…

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Caroline Jack, "Business as Usual: How Sponsored Media Sold American Capitalism in the Twentieth Century" (U Chicago Press, 2024) 1:10:38

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Business as Usual: How Sponsored Media Sold American Capitalism in the Twentieth Century, (U Chicago Press, 2024) reveals how American capitalism has been promoted in the most ephemeral of materials: public service announcements, pamphlets, educational films, and games—what Caroline Jack calls “sponsored economic education media.” These items, whic…

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 2 with R. J. Gutiérrez 1:11:12

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We’re back with Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez to answer listeners’ questions on owls. How much wisdom lies behind those big, immovable eyes? Are owls good or bad omens? What’s their proclivity for snatching hats? Is The Staircase owl theory plausible? Is it ok to hoot back at them? What do you mean one of their toes is reversible? This episode’s got t…

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372. It’s Time To Bring Back Punk Rock with Henry Rollins. A Constant State of Protest. I Hate the Division. Like a Vial of Nitro. Following Joan Jett into a Hot Zone. Minor Threat, Fugazi and How Punk ... 48:28

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We’ve got a special Veterans Week treat for this episode as Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes back legendary artist, activist, and punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a fiercely honest conversation about division in America, the state of democracy, and the enduring need for vigilance. From stories of Rollins's global travels to his reflections …

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November 12, 2025 - Nina Burleigh | Fred Turner | Jonathan Guyer 59:50

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More Damaging Epstein Emails Emerge While the Real "Smoking Gun" Remains Epstein's Ties to Israeli Intelligence | Silicon Valley's Migration to Texas with Musk's Monarcho-Capitalism Embracing the Christian Nationalist of Petrobaptists | A New Poll That Finds GOP Voters See Trump as Tough, Intelligent or a Peacemaker While Democrats and Independents…

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371. Kristen Rouse. This Veterans Day Feels Different. Beyond the Parades. IHOP, Bloomin’ Onions & Free Stuff. A Rare Day of Unity in America. Are Vets Now in the Rear View? Teaching our Kids About All ... 45:24

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On this special Veterans Day episode, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with renowned veterans advocate Kristen Rouse for a candid, timely, and moving conversation. With honesty and heart, Paul and Kristen break down how Veterans Day 2025 feels different—exploring the evolving challenges, divisions, threats, and o…

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November 11, 2025 - John Sweeney | Michael Mann | Olga Lautman 1:00:20

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backgroundbriefing.org/donatex.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.socialfacebook.com/ianmastersmediaBy Ian Masters

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November 10, 2025 - Jeet Heer | Joshua Landis | Jennifer Kavanagh 59:50

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Senate Democrats Defect to Open the Government on Republican Terms With Empty Promises |Can Trump Overcome Supporters of Israel in Congress to End US Sanctions and Stabilize Syria? | Hegseth Wants Defense Contractors on a "Wartime Footing" as He Plans to Attack Venezuelabackgroundbriefing.org/donatex.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersme…

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370. General Mark Hertling. Dissecting The Democrat Shutdown Strategy. Veterans Week Special: Why Hegseth and Trump Are Firing So Many Generals. Why We Need 1M Drones. Army Women’s Hoops, Referee Role ... 57:04

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Retired U.S. Army General Mark Hertling returns for a must-hear conversation with host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), just in time for Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday. As America faces political gridlock, rising division, a historic government shutdown, and critical questions about military readiness, Gen. Hertling offers hard-hitting …

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Joseph Stiglitz, "The Origins of Inequality" (Oxford UP, 2025) 39:47

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Joseph E. Stiglitz has had a remarkable career. He is a brilliant academic, capped by sharing the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics and the Nobel Peace Prize, and honorary degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford and more than fifty other universities, and elected not only to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Lett…

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November 9, 2025 - Jeff Wise | David Graham | J.W. Mason 1:03:07

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An Assessment of Air Safety as Air Travel Melts Down | Following Orban's Example, Trump's Announces His Plan to Rig Election So That "We will never lose the midterms, and we will never lose a general election" | A Followup on Mamdani's Victory on How He Will Deal With the Affordability Crisisbackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediab…

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369. Joy Taylor. Things are F**king Hard Right Now. Sports & Politics Collide Again. Mental Health, Suicide & Sadness. How Trump Uses Sports Culture. Football Friday: Is Anyone in the NFL Great? Shutdown ... 1:05:22

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Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes back the dynamic, outspoken sports and culture powerhouse Joy Taylor (@joytaylortalks) for a raw, timely, and uplifting Football Friday. In an America buffeted by division, a government shutdown, and mounting mental health struggles, Joy and Paul unpack the meaning behind vulnerabi…

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November 6, 2025 - Rick Wilson | Michael McDonald | John Lawrence 1:03:32

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Mounting Evidence the MAGA Spell Has Been Broken | As a Blue Wave Looms, What Will Trump Do to Rig the Next Election? | Nancy Pelosi's Former Chief of Staff on Her Decision to Retirebackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.socialfacebook.com/ianmastersmedia…

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368. Jim VandeHei. Venezuela War Powers Act Vote. Can Congress Finally Stop Trump on Something? The Shutdown Slams Vets & National Security. Axios Leadership Lessons Learned. Being a Good Leader. Diaper ... 44:52

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Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes dynamic, influential and highly-successful (yet humble) Axios CEO Jim VandeHei (@JimVandeHei) for an unfiltered look at the election aftermath, democracy’s crossroads, and how Americans can reclaim control from broken institutions and divisive algorithms. And they also dig into the potential expans…

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House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs Jr. 55:13

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At the height of the civil rights movement, Charles C. Diggs Jr. (1922–1998) was the consummate power broker. In a political career spanning 1951 to 1980, Diggs, Michigan’s first Black member of Congress, was the only federal official to attend the trial of Emmett Till’s killers, worked behind the scenes with Martin Luther King Jr., and founded the…

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The Gentle Power of Sisu w/Dr. Elisabet Lahti 48:45

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This week, Scott welcomes Dr. Elisabet Lahti—educator, applied psychology researcher, and founder of the Sisu Lab. Dr. Lahti is the world’s leading expert on sisu, a Finnish concept that embodies extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of adversity. Together, they explore the meaning of sisu and how it can help us persevere…

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November 5, 2025 - Moira Donegan | Alexander Keyssar | Michael Edison Hayden 1:01:49

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Having Shunned Mamdani, Will the Democratic Establishment Now Embrace Him? | California Governor Newsom's Warning That Trump Will Do Anything and Everything to Rig the Next Election | The Republicans Are the Real Radicals and They Have a Nazi Problembackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.social…

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367. Sami Sage. Mamdani Wins. And So Does Trump. Divided America Divides Even Deeper. The Far Left’s Moment Overshadows Big Wins by Women Vets Sherrill and Spanberger. Zohran’s NYPD Problem. Prop 50 Passes ... 1:00:19

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Whew. It’s the day after Election Day. And we all probably feel a little hung over. It was an emotional day/month/year. But it’s finally over. And on this day after, as the dust settles and the partisan spin begins, we’ve got a pod to help you cut through the corporate and partisan media and propaganda and better understand what the hell just happe…

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Carol Mason, "From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary" (U California Press, 2025) 57:21

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Antiabortion stories, images, and policies have primed Americans to embrace attitudes and politics once deemed extreme. Abroad, US antiabortion tactics, personnel, and funds have contributed to a global rise of the Right. From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary (University of California Press, 2025) is a schola…