Best Michael Levin Epstein Podcasts (2025)

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Deregulation, AI & More with Dr. Ritu Nalubola 45:36

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Wayne chats with Dr. Ritu Nalubola, Director of Life Sciences and Healthtech at Marwood Group and former FDA leader, spanning several roles over more than two decades. Together, they discuss how deregulation has been playing out at FDA; industry incentive programs, such as the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program and PreCheck program; h…

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Between the Lines: Apprenticeship's Role in a Changing Education Landscape 43:24

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In this first-ever Between the Lines edition of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe, Kiko, and Reach University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Anastasia Wickham discuss several recent news articles on apprenticeship and higher education. Joe, Kiko, and Anastasia discuss the potential impacts of these reports amid an evolving education environment in th…

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Diddy Screwed His Own Lawyer On Video 37:16

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Netflix’s new 50 Cent–produced Diddy documentary features secretly recorded footage of Diddy arguing with his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo — footage Agnifilo didn’t know existed. Now Diddy has sent Netflix a demand letter claiming he owns the video, raising a big question: Will his team sue? Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the legal fallout, the …

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Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 4: Dispute Resolution for Drugs and Biological Products 32:15

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In this fourth and final part of our series in collaboration with Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM), Wayne chats with Michelle Butler, Director at HPM; Charles Raver, Associate at HPM; and Josephine Torrente, Director at HPM. Together, they discuss potential avenues to resolve a disagreement informally; how the formal dispute resolution (FDR) process …

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#486 – Michael Levin: Hidden Reality of Alien Intelligence & Biological Life

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Michael Levin is a biologist at Tufts University working on novel ways to understand and control complex pattern formation in biological systems. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep486-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https…

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AI Literacy and Innovation in Education and Job-Embedded Learning 37:27

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko chats with Christopher Carter, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Approyo. Together, they discuss Bloomberg Intelligence's projections for a rapidly growing AI market, the importance of AI literacy in apprenticeship and internships, how AI can help employers foster more effective apprenticeship opportunities, …

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AI's Evolving Role in Treating Mental Health with Parker Phillips 18:10

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Michael chats with Parker Phillips, Chief Technology Officer at InStride Health. Together, they discuss InStride's care model and how the company's tech platform is built to support it; how the company's tech and model have evolved in concert; how the technology enhances care team collaboration and coordination; AI's role in InStride's platform and…

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Key Issues Shaping Cosmetics and Personal Care Oversight 40:31

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Wayne chats with Rachel Raphael, Partner at Morgan Lewis, and Ronie Schmelz, Partner at K&L Gates. You'll hear their thoughts on what's happening at FDA in cosmetics and personal care products; how companies should navigate ingredient concerns amid federal inaction, aggressive state laws, and stricter foreign regimes; the state of regulation surrou…

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Second Suspect Identified In D4vd Case 35:32

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Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin dig into shocking new developments in the death of Celeste Rivas. LAPD detectives have identified a second suspect — someone possibly connected “before, during, and after” the crime. Geragos reveals exclusive details from sources close to the investigation, including how cellphone data, Tesla tracking, and social media…

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Changing the State of Women's Health Technology and Product Development with Tara Murphy 17:18

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Michael chats with Tara Murphy, Vice President of Marketing at Channel Medsystems, Inc. Together, they discuss Tara's background and how she came into her role at the company; the commercialization of the company's flagship product, Cerene, an endometrial cryotherapy device; how market development, brand strategies, and patient engagement have fall…

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#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy 2:45:22

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David Kirtley is a nuclear fusion engineer and CEO of Helion Energy, a company working on building the world’s first commercial fusion power plant by 2028. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep485-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcr…

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How Industry Is Adapting to FDA's Food Shifts 49:26

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Wayne chats with Sarah Sorscher, Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and Sarah Gallo, Senior Vice President of Product Policy and Federal Affairs at the Consumer Brands Association. You'll hear their thoughts on the current state of foods at FDA, concerns related to the agency's budget, impacts of the go…

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Donald Trump Is Losing His Mind Over Epstein 39:55

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Trump’s spiraling, his base is splintering, and his legacy’s burning. Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos debate on what's next for the President. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos This episode is sponsored by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANGRY at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/angry Le…

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Advancing Early Breast Cancer Decision-Making with Dr. William Audeh 23:22

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Michael chats with Dr. William Audeh, Chief Medical Officer at Agendia. Together, they discuss recent advancements in genomic testing for early-stage breast cancer, how Agendia's MammaPrint® and BluePrint® genomic assays go beyond answering the question of "chemo or no chemo," how decisions based on genomic insights offer improved precision in guid…

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Reframing the Conversation Around Apprenticeship Degrees and Higher Ed 49:10

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Kelly Field, freelance journalist and author of The Slow Rise of the Apprentice Degree; Ryan Craig, Managing Director at Achieve Partners; and Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College in Massachusetts. Together, they discuss the impetus behind Kelly's article, the Nat…

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Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: A Close Look at Generic Drugs 46:01

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In this third part of our series in collaboration with Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM), Wayne chats with Sara Koblitz, Director at HPM; Kurt Karst, Director at HPM; and Karin Hessler, General Counsel at the Association for Accessible Medicines. Together, they discuss the biggest hurdles that the generic industry needs to overcome in today's regulato…

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What’s Really Going On With Lively VS Baldoni 40:49

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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos are back — and this time, they’re joined by powerhouse attorney Bryan Freedman, who’s representing Justin Baldoni in his headline-making war with Blake Lively. With Lively demanding $161 million in damages over alleged harassment and a smear campaign, the trio digs into the explosive legal and PR battle rocking Hollywo…

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Reinventing Access to Safe Surgery with Dr. Mike Teodorescu 20:47

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Michael chats with Dr. Mike Teodorescu, CEO and Co-Founder of SurgiBox. Together, they discuss SurgiBox's mission and origin story; how its flagship SurgiField solution is portable, battery-powered, and guarantees a safe and clean surgical environment, and allows for the ability to perform surgery anywhere; the various scenarios and settings in whi…

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Redefining Infectious Disease Testing with Martin Price 34:12

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Michael chats with Martin Price, Executive Chairman and CEO of HealthTrackRx. Together, they discuss how HealthTrackRx has transformed infectious disease testing with next-morning results, how the company has ensured its technology delivers on speed and accuracy for patients and providers, how its testing has influenced prescribing behavior and imp…

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Automating Healthcare Referral Management with Elevsis Delgadillo 22:55

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Michael chats with Elevsis Delgadillo, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at KeenStack. Together, they discuss KeenStack's AI-Powered Healthcare Referral Management Solution Powered by the ServiceNow AI Platform. Their discussion focuses on how the AI-powered solution has helped to overcome challenges with referral breakdowns, how KeenStack …

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Building Inclusive Career Pathways Through Apprenticeship 37:07

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Kiko and guest host Dr. Eric Dunker, Reach University's Chief Advancement Officer and Senior Advisor to the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree, chat with Nicholas Wyman, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation (IWSI) America. Together, they discuss how Nick's chef backgr…

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Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 2: Navigating the New Enforcement Environment 48:35

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In this second part of our series in collaboration with Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM), Wayne chats with John Claud, Counsel at HPM; Peter Dickos, Counsel at HPM; and Andrew Hull, Director at HPM. Together, they discuss the current enforcement environment at FDA; foreign inspections of pharmaceuticals and how companies should respond to 483s; False…

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Americans Revolt Against Congress! 33:02

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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos dive into Harvey’s fiery “OWTA” movement — short for “Out With Their Asses” — aimed at holding Congress accountable for the ongoing government shutdown. Harvey says both parties are to blame for the chaos, calling it “an abomination” that hardworking Americans like air traffic controllers are going unpaid. The guys deb…

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#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming 2:54:01

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Dan Houser is co-founder of Rockstar Games and is a legendary creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Red Dead Redemption series of video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep484-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript…

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Nurturing Apprenticeship's Rise in the Sunflower State 41:54

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko chat with Shonda Anderson, Director of Internships and Apprenticeships at the Kansas Department of Commerce; Alise Martiny, Vice President of the Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association; and Dr. Jennifer Seymour, Vice President of General Education and Applied Technologies…

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Examining CDRH, Device Innovation & Agency Communication 47:51

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Wayne chats with Sandra Cohen Kalter, member of the Strategic Advisory Group for iTolerance and a retired legal regulatory attorney from industry, and Steve Silverman, President of the consultancy The Silverman Group. You'll hear their thoughts on how CDRH has been affected over the past year, whether the center has the resources and cross-agency c…

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The D4vd Case: Celeste Rivas’ Death May Never Be Solved 33:03

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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos dig into the haunting mystery surrounding Celeste Rivas and her connection to rising artist d4vd. With more questions than answers, they explore why Celeste Rivas’ death may never be solved. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Future of Fertility and Non-Surgical Birth Control with Kathy Lee-Sepsick 30:06

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Michael chats with Kathy Lee-Sepsick, CEO and Founder of Femasys. Together, they discuss the founding of Femasys and the products it offers, how Kathy has gone about raising capital for a women's health company despite a challenging lack of sector investment, the importance of gathering thorough safety data for regulatory approvals and commercializ…

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A Look at FDA's Drug Review Reset 45:47

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Wayne chats with Cartier Esham, CEO of Esham Strategies and Executive Director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA, and Elizabeth Jungman, Partner at Hogan Lovells in the firm's Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology practice. You'll hear their thoughts on FDA's maintenance of its drug review process amid staffing cuts; the agency's new PreCheck program …

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Fortifying Healthcare Cyber Resilience with Russell Teague 25:38

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Michael chats with Russell Teague, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Fortified Health Security. Together, they discuss how the role of CISO is evolving amid today's cyber threat landscape and regulatory environment, areas in which healthcare needs to improve cyber resilience, why experience is so important in the clinical environment whe…

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Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 1: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape of Rare Diseases 49:16

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In this first part of our series in collaboration with Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (HPM), Wayne chats with James Valentine, Director at HPM; Frank Sasinowski, Director at HPM; Louise Himmelstrup, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Zevra Therapeutics; and Kate McCurdy, Co-Founder and Board Chair of the Barth Syndrome Foundation. Together, th…

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#483 – Julia Shaw: Criminal Psychology of Murder, Serial Killers, Memory & Sex 2:48:50

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Julia Shaw is a criminal psychologist and author who in her books explores human nature, including psychopathy, violent crime, the psychology of evil, police interrogation, false memory manipulation, deception detection, and human sexuality. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep483-sc See below for tim…

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Reimagining Virtual Assistance in Healthcare with Tim Boyle 16:33

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Michael chats with Tim Boyle, Director of Sales and Business Development at REVA Global Medical. Together, they discuss the biggest inefficiencies in medical practices that virtual assistants are uniquely positioned to solve, necessary steps providers should take to identify tasks to delegate to virtual assistants, REVA Global Medical's key safegua…

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Reflections From ICAD 2025 – Part Two 43:22

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko are joined by Dr. Eric Dunker, Co-founder of the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree and Chief Advancement Officer at Reach University, and Dr. Anastasia Wickham, Provost and Chief Acadmic Officer at Reach. Together, they listen and react to four clips from a panel from the International…

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Did Michael Jackson's Estate Silence Molestation Victims? 39:28

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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos get into a heated back-and-forth over explosive allegations that Michael Jackson’s close friend Frank Cascio tried to extort $213 million from the late singer’s estate. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Broker-First Tech and Reinventing Benefit Administration with Brandy Thompson 29:59

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Michael chats with Brandy Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of benefitbay®. Together, they discuss "broker-first" tech and the launch of benefitbay, direct carrier integrations for open enrollment, benefitbay's unique talent strategy and its measurable impact on the employee experience, how benefitbay has integrated ICHRA compliance and subsidy transpar…

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Reflections From ICAD 2025 – Part One 34:50

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In this episode of Apprenticeship 2.0, Joe and Kiko listen and react to three clips from a panel from the International Convening for the Apprenticeship Degree (ICAD) 2025 at the University of Oxford. The ICAD 2025 panel, titled Global Perspectives: The Impact of Political Leadership to Scale Apprenticeship Degrees, was moderated by Luke Rhine, Vic…

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Diddy's Worst Fears Behind Prison Bars 30:51

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On this episode of 2 Angry Men, hosts Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month federal prison sentence. Harvey and Mark also examine what prison life will look like for Diddy, and some of the biggest fears he’s expected to face behind bars. Hosts: Harvey Levin & Mark Geragos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca…

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Healthcare Career Matchmaking in the Sunshine State with Anthony Romano 20:34

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Michael chats with Anthony Romano, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of ProfiHitch, about how his company is reshaping healthcare recruitment in Florida. They discuss how ProfiHitch enables job seekers to confidentially explore skills-based opportunities, how its unique Career Love Language feature creates more personalized and lasting matches, a…

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#482 – Pavel Durov: Telegram, Freedom, Censorship, Money, Power & Human Nature 4:42:37

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Pavel Durov is the founder and CEO of Telegram. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep482-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/pavel-durov-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lex…

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The D4vd Case: Guilty or Being Framed? 34:11

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Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos break down the shocking case surrounding singer D4vd, after a 14-year-old girl’s body was found in the trunk of his Tesla. Was this murder, a drug overdose, or a setup to frame him? The two dig into the party house connection, Tesla camera evidence, and the LAPD’s unusual silence as the mystery deepens. Hosts: Harvey L…

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A Deep Dive into Peripheral Artery Disease with Jennifer Jones-McMeans 24:12

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Michael chats with Jennifer Jones-McMeans, Divisional Vice President of Global Clinical Affairs at Abbott's cardiovascular business. Together, they discuss what peripheral artery disease (PAD) is, warning signs of PAD, how PAD affects patient life, how to prevent the disease, treatment options, and much more. Learn more about PAD, symptoms, risks, …

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America Is Dying: Kimmel Silenced, Free Speech Under Attack 38:03

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Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC has sparked nationwide backlash and fierce debate over free speech, censorship, and the state of American democracy. In this episode, we break down why Kimmel was pulled off the air, the legal and cultural fallout, and whether this marks a turning point for late-night TV and the First Amendment. From pu…

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#481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA 4:31:21

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Norman Ohler is a historian and author of “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,” a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II. It is a book that two legendary historians Ian Kershaw and Antony Beevor give very high praise for its depth of research. No…